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World Kitchen: Quick & Easy Vietnamese
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6 - 8:30pm
You've been asking for this! Our friend Nancie MacDermott, author of Quick and Easy Vietnamese, visits to lead you through the flavor profiles, cooking styles and cultural information that makes this cuisine so interesting, delicious and popular.
Miscellaneous Info: WORLD KITCHEN, Learn basic cooking techniques or specialized professional secrets in culinary arts classes offered by instructors and guest chefs in a state-of-the-art professional training kitchen located in the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts. All World Kitchen classes are hands-on unless indicated otherwise.
Price: $30, registration is required
Her Crown & Glory
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6 - 9pm
Couture. Couture. Couture., A Holiday Couture Evening Wear Fashion Extravaganza with Couture Wigs by Celebrity Stylist Nicole Mangrum and Style Team., The evening will feature a Holiday Couture Fashion Extravaganza showcasing holiday evening wear (with fashions by both New York and Chicago designers), prosthetic wigs and accessories important to many women with Cancer; informational remarks presented by Cancer Center Director and Professor of Medicine, Dr. Steve Rosen of the Robert Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and live entertainment from local musicians. Connie Payton (Mrs. Walter Payton) will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Our goals are to 1) Create a heightened awareness of cancer in African American women, 2) Provide an understanding of the challenges these women face with alopecia, and 3) Help lessen the mental and emotional challenges of women with cancer by providing a financial avenue for securing prosthetic custom wigs and other hair pieces. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Robert Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, with donations allocated to enable African American women with alopecia to secure prosthetic custom wigs.
Dress Code: Cocktail
Price: $75-125
Wayne Linsey (f/k/a "Ziggy") Listening Party
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7 - 10pm
The consummate musician, producer, arranger, songwriter and artist in his own right, Wayne Linsey's list of credits reads like a who's who in contemporary music. Legendary names like Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder are among the plethora of artists with whom the L.A.-based maestro has worked on stage and in the recording studio. Super producers like Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds and hitmakers like Whitney Houston and Earth, Wind & Fire always call Wayne to work on their projects; as a touring musician, Wayne spent many years with the ever-popular band Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, lending his distinctive and soulful touch as the primary keyboardist to the group's energetic live show. Beyond his stellar work with others, Wayne is excited about the next chapter in a career filled with accomplishment and achievement: "For me, music is not merely about entertaining but comes out of the sense of a calling in life and that calling is what is leading me to do my own record." [more]
Price: Free!
Soleil's Pick: eXposed
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7 - 11pm
The first students to step foot in Peach house Secondary took a shot at their photography skills and captured the beginning of their new journey . . . Two years later we are honored to present "eXposed" - a collaborative project between . . .
donors who purchased 120 cameras for the students
volunteers who hauled them, offered their knowledge and posed a lot
students who clicked and clicked and clicked some more
artists who created visual translations of their photographic views
Interpretative works of art will be on exhibit and silent auctioned the evening of 11.12. Come prepared to bring one home! Funds raised will help provide boarding, care, education, opportunity and empowerment for the students of Peace House Secondary so they can persevere in life and be an integral part of developing a better future in their homeland.
Celebrity host Matthew Santos and live performances by Koku Gonza and DJ Mwelwa and percussion and dance.
Mingle. Support. Connect. Laugh. Sip. Nibble. Shop. Get your charity on . . .
Price: $25
Fedra: Queen of Haiti (Closing Week)
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:30 - 10pm
Sat & Sun, 3pm Matinee
Written by J Nicole Brooks
Directed by Laura Eason
The king is dead. The son is lost.
The queen is mad.
Desire threatens the kingdom, and survival hangs in the balance.
Our 22nd season opens with an explosive retelling of Phaedra that would make Euripides, Seneca and Jean Racine blush. This story of power and lust is set in a re-imagined Haiti that stands as the world's greatest superpower. Only the fiercely mischievous pen of Ensemble Member J. Nicole Brooks (Black Diamond) could so ignite the hidden power of this enduring myth. Award-winning Ensemble Member Laura Eason (Around the World in 80 Days) directs Lookingglass' 51st World Premiere.
Price: $28-62
Discounts: Target Saturday Matinees offer a limited number of buy one, get one free tickets which are available to all 3pm Saturday matinees.
Other Times To-Do It: September 30 - November 15, 2009
Hopera: A Fallen Hero
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - Sunday, November 15, 2009
Adrian Dunn and Hoperaworld present "Hopera: A Fallen Hero," a not-to-be-missed hip hop opera. Composer Adrian Dunn strives to make opera more relevant for contemporary, broader audiences with this full-length hip hop opera production. "A Fallen Hero" integrates the eclectic arrangement of classical operatic vocalists, hip hop (spoken word and rap), orchestral instruments, dancers, a DJ and live music featuring both orchestral and band instrumentation., A twist on the Shakespearean tragedy Othello, the universal story follows the life of fictional Obadiah King, a young African American, and his internal quest to find himself as he is confronted with family struggles, loss, senseless acts of violence and racial issues. As Obadiah ventures to survive the difficult terrain surrounding the south side of Chicago, he faces many hurdles in reaching his goal of becoming a successful journalist for The New York Times. The narrative shows Obadiah's ability to triumph over loss, rejection and death. [more]
Price: $25; Groups, Seniors & Students, $20
New Era In Jazz: Jocelyn Winston & Eclectic Soul
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8 - 10:30pm
For as long as she can remember, Jocelyn Winston has enjoyed singing. And, because of her intense love of music, she has made it her business to study a wide variety of musical styles. This is why the repertoire that Jocelyn Winston & Eclectic Soul have developed since coming together approximately two years ago is so diverse and, ultimately, so impressive. It includes such genres as Soul/R&B, Jazz, Reggae, Classic Rock and even Gospel.
Price: Free!
Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays
Resurrection (Closing Week)
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8 - 9:30pm
Written by Daniel Beaty, Directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Five African American men's lives are transformed through the wisdom of an exceptional ten-year-old boy. This is a play that explores the inner landscapes of Black men as they work through their issues, relationships and other human connections as they strive to become resurrected and whole again.
Miscellaneous Info: Daniel Beaty on Tavis Smiley Daniel Beaty on HBO Def Poetry Daniel Beaty on NPR's All Things Considered
Price: $30
Discounts: "2 for 1" nights Thursdays at 8 and Sundays at 7
Other Times To-Do It: September 24 - November 15, 2009
Cocktails & Clay
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8pm - 12am
Looking for something different [To-Do] on a Friday night? Get your hands dirty in the Ceramics Studio, enjoy drink specials from the cash bar, explore the exhibitions and dance all night in the Main Gallery.
Soleil's Take: What a cute idea!!! And how cool that they're keeping the gallery open 'til midnight - you gotta check this one out!
Miscellaneous Info: All art supplies are included and proceeds benefit HPAC programming. Bring your friends!
Price: Free! (Donations Suggested)
Other Times To-Do It: Second Fridays
Images of Italy
Friday, November 13, 2009, 6 - 9pm
Join Chef Cordell as we explore one of the world's finest cuisines, Italy! With such a rich culinary history, you're guaranteed to enjoy some of this region's robust flavors!
"Relax, this is my PASSION!!" - Chef Cordell McGary, Passion's Cuisine
Price: $20
2nd Friday Gallery Walk Around
Friday, November 13, 2009, 6 - 10pm
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Soleil's Take: This To-Do is definitely worth checking out - I thoroughly enjoyed it! In addition to a wide range of art and medium, you'll find different vibes goin' on at the many, varied galleries - but there's some sort of party at every stop. You may find a special deal on the application of eyelash extensions, accessories, provocative clothing, a DJ rockin' old school beats so hard that the art clings to the walls for dear life, or perhaps a quiet, ambient vibe. There's something for everyone, so expect to see a great diversity of age and race!
Miscellaneous Info: The Chicago Arts District hosts "2nd Fridays", the monthly opening receptions at the galleries and artists' studios centered around South Halsted and 18th Streets. Maps of the event will be available in the information booth at 1821 South Halsted and in each of the participating galleries.
Price: Free!
Other Times To-Do It: 2nd Fridays
More info: www.chicagoartsdistrict.org
Keb' Mo'
Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:30 - 11pm
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo's music is a living link to the seminal Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America--informing all of its musical roots - before evolving into a universally celebrated art form. Born Kevin Moore in South Los Angeles to parents originally from the deep South, he adopted his better known stage name when he was a young player who became inspired by the force of this essential African-American legacy. In the storied tradition of bluesmen before him including Muddy Waters - formerly McKinley Morganfield - and Taj Mahal, who began his days as Henry St. Clair Fredericks, Moore became known as Keb' Mo'. His acclaimed self-titled 1994 debut album introduced that now famous appellation to the world, and his latest album, 2006's Suitcase, brings it to new heights. [more]
Price: $31
Soleil's Pick: Touch
Friday, November 13, 2009 and Saturday, November 14, 2009
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) invites you to "touch community, touch power, touch intimacy, touch joy" in a concert program featuring three premieres and two works from the company's repertory. Deeply Rooted Dance Theater performs choreography based in the African-American traditions of storytelling along with universal themes in contemporary modern dance.
Price: $25, $35, $45
Inspirational Lounge: Breaking Superstitions
Friday, November 13, 2009, 8pm - 1am
Richer-son's Faith Based Lounge is an elegant and mature atmosphere that serves as a networking facility, social gathering place, and an entertainment venue. Void: There is a void in the community for mature adults who seek festivities and socialization that does not exclude their Christian values. Richer-son's Faith Based Lounge was created to provide a relaxed atmosphere for mature adults to fellowship and have a good time after business meetings, a hard day at work, bible study, or church-services.
Price: $10; $5 dollars before 9:30pm
"The Message Is In The Music" (God Is A Black Man Named Ricky) (Closing Week)
"The Message Is In The Music" (God Is A Black Man Named Ricky) is a new look at an old story, the fight of good against evil and the struggle between love and hate, where the battlefield is the universe and beyond. This is an old story with a new twist, and although we already know the ending, the road to victory is paved with rollicking laughter, devilish dance and a whole lot of heavenly sounds!
Price: $40-45
Other Times To-Do It: November 15, 2009
Close-Up 2: Jazmin Sky
Friday, November 13, 2009 and Saturday, November 15, 2009
Jazmín's destiny as a typical middle-class hick-town white girl thus appeared inevitable (as further evidenced by her inexplicable fondness for Farrah Fawcett hair). That is, until she heard her first taste of Prince on a friend's stereo (When Doves Cry, Erotic City). Something immediately stirred within Jazmin's malnourished musical soul, and the experience sparked what would become a life-long love affair with funk and R&B music. Jazmín's Olivia Newton John albums and her soundtrack to Cats quickly found themselves relegated to the dust bin, to be replaced by the likes of James Brown, The Time, Run DMC, Angela Winbush, and of course, Prince., Following her escape from Johnstown, Jazmín Sky has graced some of the world's most exciting cities with her soulful 3-octave voice. She's lived in Montreal, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and NYC and speaks fluent French, Spanish, Italian and even some Portuguese in addition to her native English. (Suffice it to say, she can fairly be characterized as "language geek" in addition to "soul diva".) [more]
Price: $5
George Wein and the Newport All-Stars
Friday, November 13, 2009, 8 - 10:30pm
George Wein, piano, Lew Tabackin, tenor saxophone, Randy Sandke, trumpet, Howard Alden, guitar, Jay Leonhart, bass, Winard Harper, drums, Dick Hyman, piano, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar, Anat Cohen, clarinet and tenor saxophone, The Newport Jazz Festival has thrived on the "all-star" band concept since its inception in 1954. Founder George Wein has organized multiple generations of phenomenal groups featuring the most important names in jazz. For this swinging Symphony Center jam session, Wein has assembled a dynamic ensemble of new and old friends to celebrate the golden age in straight-ahead jazz.
Price: $18 - 70
The Sexy Soul Tour, f/ Eric Benet, Mint Condition & Ledisi
Friday, November 13, 2009, 8pm - 12am
Eric Benet is on top of the world these days. The r&b soul singer/songwriter/producer is sounding strong, romantic and full of joy on his aptly titled third solo effort, Love & Life., They say home is where the heart is, and Eric returned to his Milwaukee, Wisconsin roots to record his Friday/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records CD Love & Life. Collaborating with his longtime production partner Demonte Posey and writer/producer/cousin George Nash, Jr., Eric completely opened his heart and soul with this decidedly organic production, exercising complete creative control over for the first time in his career. Co-writing and producing eleven of the twelve tracks with his partners, "musically and creatively, it's just as I envisioned it. I wanted to make a record that was a good feeling R&B record, and some of the best R&B for me growing up had a dash of gospel, a couple dashes of jazz. You could feel the social consciousness and you could feel where the artist was in their life. Whatever challenges, victories, blessings that I'm presently experiencing and the fruit of all that, are the songs that I write." Having fun through the entire process, Eric's sustained motivation from experiencing love and living life can be heard skillfully weaved throughout every album track.
Price: $45.75 - 69.75
Chicago Neighborhood Tour: South Shore Neighborhoods
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10am - 2:30pm
Following the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, South Shore boomed into a prosperous middle-class neighborhood. It's alive with cultural, historical and architectural landmarks including the intriguing South Shore Cultural Center. Hear about Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church, and glimpse the restored New Regal Theater. Expect more pleasurable viewing at the award-winning Gary Comer Youth Center, whose John Ronan Architect design supports local children's activities., Tour Highlights: * Tour the South Shore Cultural Center, * Stop at Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church**, * Visit Gary Comer Youth Center, * Light Refreshments Included, **subject to availability
Price: $30
World Kitchen: Prep Now, Party Later
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11am - 2pm
As we begin to look toward the holidays, we start to think of parties and gatherings along with all of the shopping and decorating. We have all of the clues you need for advance planning and prepping. Start early with our great suggestions and when the party season really begins, you'll be more than ready to say, "Come to my house."
Price: $30, registration is required
Black Humor: Reflections on an American Tradition
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 4:30 - 6pm
Cultural critic Henry Louis Gates Jr., a distinguished national leader in African American Studies and director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University, joins forces with Glenda Carpio, author of Laughing Fit to Kill: Black Humor in the Fictions of Slavery, for a discussion examining the rich and radical tradition of black humor, satire, and wit. Together they will explore how comedy has been used to confront the injustices of slavery and racism in America. Carpio will illustrate the discussion with video clips of Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle, and Wanda Sykes.
Price: $10
100 Black Women Celebrates African-American Female Entrepreneurs
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 6 - 9pm
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Chicago Chapter Cordially Invites You to A Celebration of African-American Female Entrepreneurs. 6-8PM (Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine) 8-9PM (Cash Bar)
Price: $30
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Saturday, November 14, 2009 and Sunday, November 15, 2009
Founded in 2003 by Nancy Laurie and under the artistic direction of Benoit-Swan Pouffer, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet boasts an exceptionally talented ensemble of sixteen dancers and focuses on acquiring and commissioning new works by the world's most sought-after emerging choreographers. Through their daring, athletic movement and integration of ballet into contemporary and popular forms, the dancers of Cedar Lake take audiences on a choreographic journey which explores the infinite possibilities of movement and multimedia. Auditorium audiences will see Crystal Pite's Ten Duets on a Theme of Rescue, Didy Veldman's frame of view and Jo Strřmgren's Sunday, Again.
Price: $30-65
Discounts: $10 off, use code: PITE
Don Byron: The Music of Mickey Katz
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9:30 - 10:45pm
Mickey Katz was a multifaceted mid 20th-century man: clarinetist, klezmer bandleader, and musical director for Spike Jones. The preeminent song parodist of the 1950s, Katz combined Yiddish lyrics and popular American standards in giddy cultural mash-ups. In 1993, jazz musician Don Byron rediscovered the music of this American pioneer and ignited klezmer's revival with the Nonesuch album Don Byron Plays the Music of Mickey Katz. This concert tribute features nine musicians, led by multi-instrumentalist Byron, in a reunion of that album's virtuosic ensemble.
Price: $20
Margo Jefferson: Blackface, Whiteface
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 10:30 - 11:30am
Here's what these great performers, born a year apart, shared: a background in vaudeville and blues, great comic timing, and a gift for playing against and along with cultural expectations. Each used blackface and whiteface traditions to her own end. West was given room to shape her sumptuously insolent image. McDaniel received a handful of race directives-be bossy, be loud, talk dialect, fuss but always obey your superiors-and turned these ingredients into a memorable character. Margo Jefferson, cultural critic, Pulitzer Prize winner, author of On Michael Jackson, and professor at Columbia University and Eugene Lang College, The New School, uncovers the similarities and differences between West and McDaniel in their respective quests for laughs and larger-than-life personas.
Price: $5
E. Patrick Johnson: Black Gay Men of the South Tell Their Stories
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12 - 1pm
In this lecture-performance, writer E. Patrick Johnson provides a glimpse into the lives of several subjects from his book Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South. In the book, Johnson subverts countless preconceptions of black gay subcultures thriving in just about every imaginable rural and religious milieu in the South. In addition to the performance, Johnson will describe the journey of researching his book and his interpretation of the true stories it contains.
Price: $5
Sweet Honey In The Rock
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 3 - 5pm
Sweet Honey In The Rock® is a Grammy® Award-winning female a cappella ensemble with deep musical roots in the sacred music of the black church-spirituals, hymns, gospel-as well as jazz and blues. Six women join their powerful voices in a program that points the finger at injustice, encourages activism and sings the praises of love.
Price: $20-70
All Jokes Aside: Film and Discussion
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 3:30 - 5pm
All Jokes Aside was a comedy club in Chicago's South Loop that primarily featured the work of black stand-up comedians. For most of the 1990s, All Jokes Aside was one of the preeminent comedy clubs in the country, giving early exposure and paychecks to important young comedians like Steve Harvey, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Cedric the Entertainer, D. L. Hughley, Carlos Mencia, and Bernie Mac. Veteran TV producer John Davies and former club owner Raymond C. Lambert share stories from the club's glory days and show pre-release excerpts from their film A Funny Business: The Rise and Fall of All Jokes Aside, which uses archival film footage and interviews with many of the headliners to chronicle the club's major contribution to Chicago's comedic legacy. Chicagoan Reid Brody is the film's executive producer.
Veteran screenwriter and all-around comedy maven Tim Kazurinsky will moderate the discussion.
Price: $5
Sunday Jazz featuring Bethany Pickens
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 8 - 11:30pm
Bethany began her keyboard training under the watchful tutelage of her Father, world class Jazz Pianist Willie Pickens, followed by more classical training at the American Conservatory of Music. Bethany recalls being a member of the Chicago Children's Choir for nine years, as the single-most musically impactful experience of her formative years. While in college, Bethany received Outstanding Pianist and Composer awards at the Elmhurst Jazz Festival, Notre Dame Jazz Festival and Music Fest USA (Philadelphia). Since graduating from the American Conservatory of Music she has performed at various Jazz and Music Festivals such as, The Chicago Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Jazz Festival and Ibiza Jazz Festival in Spain. Bethany has performed duo concerts with her Father at Symphony Center, Ravinia, The International Association of Jazz Educators, and the Steinway Society. Living in Chicago has given Bethany the opportunity to compose music for Theater, Commercials and Film as well as conduct clinics, "sit in", perform and record with such artists as Ray Brown,Branford Marsalis,Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Courtney Pine ,Von Freeman, ClarkTerry, Terrance Blanchard,Oscar Brown Jr., Roy Hargrove, Darryl Jones, Jon Faddis, Louis Bellson and DeeDee Bridgewater.
Price: $10; Students, $5
Soleil's Pick: Daniel Beaty's Emergency
Monday, November 16, 2009, 7 - 9pm
Emergency - Daniel Beaty's acclaimed one-man performance on race, nation, and identity.
2006. A slave ship rises out of the Hudson River in front of the Statue of Liberty sending the nation into a whirlwind ofemotion and exploration. Obie Award winning actor and playwright Daniel Beaty portrays a cast of 40 characters, including a homeless man, a scientist, a republican business executive, a street vendor, and an 11-year old boy from the projects who all respond to the phenomenon - A stirring commentary on modern black life.
The production of Resurrection, currently showing at eta thru November 15, represents the Chicago and Midwest premier of Beaty's work. Resurrection explores the complexities of a Black man's world as they work through their issues, relationships and other human connections to become whole again. Daniel Beaty on Tavis Smiley Daniel Beaty on HBO Def Poetry Daniel Beaty on NPR's All Things Considered
Price: $30
Julia Huff & The Company Band
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7 - 10pm
Julia has masterfully honed her vocal skills to extreme heights and has been compared to musical starlets like Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae, and even Tina Turner and Gladys Knight. Her engaging interaction with the audience will make you feel like you are part of the performance, not just listening to it. Julia, along with her sizzling trio will leave wanting more long after the show is over.
Price: Free!
Other Times To-Do It: Live Music Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Art Media & Unique Gifts Show (Opening Week)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10am - 5pm
The Murphy/Hill gallery is a beautiful hidden jewel on Chicago's west side featuring 20,000 Sq.Ft of gallery space. This show will feature over 25 of Chicago's top artists and photographers. Artists featured are Doyle Wicks, Sidney Murphy, David Jenkins, Keith Conner, Diogenes Lamarche, Bill Hill, Ralph Murphy, Arron Bennoah, and many others. If you like fine art and want to add to the beauty of your home, office, or just want to purchase fantastic art gifts for your family or friends, this is the place to be.
Price: Free!
Other Times To-Do It: November 18 - December 23, 2009
Chris Greene Quartet
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7 - 10pm
You and some friends stumble into a jazz club somewhere in Chicago. You are not quite familiar with the genre, but you have heard enough to know what to expect. You assume that the four guys who are preparing to play will do something that is mellow and cool, because that is what jazz musicians do. They will avoid anything that even resembles pop music, because that type of music has always been taboo in the more sophisticated jazz circles. But then the quartet begins to play, and you hear and see something that suddenly ruins all preconceived notions of what jazz music is supposed to be. The songs are spirited and melodic. The band's energy is contagious - enough so that the crowd is now standing and making an improvised dance floor out of the little bit of space in front of the band. More surprisingly, the crowd is composed of people who are young and old, black and white. Something different is going on here, something which causes you to want more. The young leader of the band, the one who has been wowing the crowd with his saxophone skills, then introduces himself as Chris Greene. [more]
Price: Free!
Other Times To-Do It: Live Music Tuesdays & Wednesdays
World Music Wednesdays: Khmer Cultural Dance Troupe
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 8:30 - 11pm
Share in the Khmer Spirit, The Old Town School of Folk Music, in partnership with the Cambodian Association of Illinois, presents an evening of traditional Cambodian music and dance. The troupe features master Cambodian musicians Bun San and Song San leading a traditional pinpeat (pluck and strike) musical ensemble complemented by folk and classical dance under the direction of Sareth and Sarun Kong. Join Cambodian artists who have made tremendous sacrifices to preserve these treasured traditions in the face of enormous odds. The artists will offer a workshop in our Thursday Workshop Series.
Price: $5, Suggested Donation
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