Arts + Ideas
STRONG ROOTS FOR BLOSSOMING FRUITS
Sara D . November Gallery January 12 – February 24 , 2023
Artists ’ Reception on Tuesday , February 7 at 6:30 PM . Open to the public
In celebration of Tu B ’ Shvat , the Jewish festival which lends itself to creativity and is also referred to as the “ New Year of the Trees ,” the Weinstein JCC presents , “ Strong Roots for Blossoming Fruits ” by the artists and students of The Faison Center .
Sponsored by Hirschler
The Thread Collectors
Book Talk with Alyson Richmond and Shaunna Edwards
VIRTUAL via Zoom Wednesday , February 8 , 7:00 PM
Inspired by the authors ’ own family histories , The Thread Collectors is a rich historical novel set during the Civil War about two women – one Black and yearning for freedom in New Orleans , the other a Jewish abolitionist in New York – whose resourceful sewing to support their communities leads them on unexpected , dangerous journeys as they fight to bring their beloveds home from the front . The authors were inspired to write this book during the summer of 2020 , as the world wrestled with growing awareness of racialized violence and inequality . “ We really tried to draw from our ancestors . We wanted to put their souls into it and make something that sends a powerful message of unity .” Join us for this VIRTUAL event to learn more about the book and its powerful themes through conversation with the authors .
Free
Inherited Quirks : The Art of Being a Goodman
Sara D . November Gallery March 9 – April 23 , 2023
Artists ’ Reception on Thursday , March 9 at 7:00 PM Open to the public
It ’ s a family art affair ( experiment ?) featuring the absurdly superb paintings of Michael , Daniel and Laura Goodman , America ’ s foremost bi-coastal father-son-daughter artist impersonators . Bursting with color and off-color humor — and featuring elegantly-dressed animals , smooth shapes by the stack and fiery females in foliage — there ’ s something for everyone ( especially if you ’ re a Goodman ) in this eclectic mix of imaginative wit and downright family fun !
Sponsored by Hirschler
Contact Leslie McGuigan , Director of Cultural Arts , at 545-8644 or lmcguigan @ weinsteinjcc . org for more information . 30 Weinstein JCC | 2023 Winter / Spring Activity Guide