Graciously Sponsored by Michael and Marilee Wood
Join the masterful musicians of the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents as they bring the soul of New Orleans and the sizzling spirit of Mardi Gras to beautiful BIG ARTS Christensen Performance Hall.
Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, March 17 & 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Intermediate & Advanced painters this information-packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife paintings. Participants can expect to produce at least one painting.
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Two-day workshop. Wednesday & Thursday, March 19 & 20, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Helen will begin this watercolor workshop with an exploration of shape using a collection of variously shaped objects of assorted sizes then applying paint to the paper surface in a somewhat arbitrary manner, paying attention to the use of harmonious and contrasting colors, while getting a feeling for the mood the colors and shapes suggest.
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Professor Arsenault’s biography about the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis (1940-2020), the 17-term congressman from Atlanta, Georgia, who first rose to fame as a courageous civil rights activist during the early 1960s, is as relevant today as it was during the Congressman’s lifetime.
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Graciously Sponsored by Gustav and Vibeke Christensen
For almost 40 years, The Peking Acrobats have amazed audiences worldwide, fusing astonishing athletics with modern special effects to create a kaleidoscopic marvel for all ages.
A place for inspiration! Artists generate ideas, but they need space and time to develop these ideas, and for visual artists, it all comes together in the studio. Join in during Open Studio once a month and use this time to work on your individual art projects while interacting with other artists.
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Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, March 24 & 25 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. In this fun class, we will be working with natural and dyed pine needles to create colorful baskets. Students will learn how to weave clusters of colors into your design, creating three-dimensional effects, which can impact the shape of your basket.
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One-day class. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Monoprint is the art of painting a surface and then printing a mirror image of the painting onto paper. Students will explore the art of monoprint using a transparent plate and small press.
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Annabelle Tometich went from medical school reject to line cook to journalist to author. She spent 18 years as a food writer, editor, and restaurant critic for The News-Press in her hometown of Fort Myers, Florida.
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Two-day class. Thursday & Friday, March 27 & 28, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Come learn basics techniques of acrylic painting through a variety of exercises using both brushes and knives. This introductory class to abstract art is sure to inspire beginners or refresh experienced painters.
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Spend an evening savoring the iconic music of Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, performed by Grammy-winning former members of these legendary bands.
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One-day workshop. Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Join us for this 2-hour mixer and create your very own “Sweet Island Home” under Sissi’s instruction. Journey into a mix of realism, a hint of childlike joy, and a harmonious play of bright colors with a sneaky dash of warmth and heartfelt simplicity.
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