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Through a Jewish Lens
April 5 - April 22
Artists’ Reception: Sunday, April 8, 2 – 4 pm
Eight Tucson Hebrew High students spent a semester
exploring the concept of Jewish peoplehood and the
basics of photography. The show consists of the students’
photographs in response to the prompt, “My Connection
to the Jewish People.”
Watercolors by Ann Lapidus and
Jeanne Hartmann
April 23 - May 17
Artist’s Reception: Sunday, April 29, 2-4pm
Ann Marcus Lapidus creates abstract
paintings with a vivid palette. Ann has a B.A.
in art from Pomona College and a semestrial
degree from the Sorbonne in Paris, France.
Jeanne Hartmann attended the University of
Wisconsin - Milwaukee studying art, music, and theater.
She studied art history in Paris, came back to the States
and joined the circus. She was the magic genie and show
painter for the Royal London Magic Circus.
NEW! Spring Artist Showcase
Sunday, May 6, 11 am – 2 pm
The Tucson J will host a Spring artist showcase celebrating
the works of local artists in time to celebrate the season.
Fine Art Gallery
Arts For All
May 18 – June 28
Artists’ Reception: Sunday, May 27, 2 – 4 pm
Arts for All, Inc. has been in existence since 1985 providing
arts experiences, education and training to our Tucson
community. The artwork displayed is created using various
adaptable techniques developed by the artists and their
teachers that enable the artists with physical disabilities to
wield a brush through the hands of a trained tracker.
Artists from Arts for All have exhibited at MOCA Tucson
and other local galleries.
Free and open to the public
Fine Art Gallery
SAVE THE DATE!
Opening of the 2018 Sculpture Garden
Exhibition & Brunch
Sunday, April 8, 10 am
The annual Sculpture Garden Exhibition returns Sunday,
April 8th with dynamic work by local and national and
international sculptors. This juried exhibit will be touted
with a brunch and artists’ talk.
Sculpture Garden & Jewish Heritage Center
Advanced Registration Required
Sculpture Garden:
Would you like a tour of the Tucson J’s Sculpture Garden?
Please contact Barbara Fenig, Director of Arts & Culture, at
[email protected] or 520.299.3000 x236.
FREE
COMEDY
NEW! Improv with Genie Joseph
Mondays, January 15 - February 5, 1 – 3 pm
Find your creative muse, explore and find more freedom
of expression, have a giggle and a good time! Introductory
improvisation class is for everyone who wants more
playfulness and fullness in their life. Learn how the basic
skills of improvisation can help you think fast on your feet
and make you more confident, creative and resilient in
every area of your life!
Instructor: Genie Joseph, PhD
$65/ $60 members – or $20 per class
Senior Library
Comedy Workshop
Wednesday, February 21, 7 – 8 pm
In the spirit of joy and happiness, learn the skills of
Improv Theater and laugh a lot with an expert from
Tucson’s local improve group, Unscrewed Theater.
Limited to 12 participants
$15/$10 members
Multi Purpose Room
CARDS & GAMES
NEW! Beginner Bridge Class
Wednesdays, January 17 - February 21, 9 - 11 am
Join the 25 million Americans hooked on the game. You will
be playing bridge before the end of the first lesson. Lessons
will be fun and informative. No prior bridge experience
necessary. Six, two-hour lessons taught weekly by a bridge
Life Master.
Instructor: Howard Siegerman
$75/$70 members
Senior Library
Social Bridge Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15 pm
A congenial group always looking for knowledgeable players
to join. No advance registration required, just drop in.
$2/$1 member per session
Senior Library
Canasta Group
Thursdays, 12:30 pm
Congenial group, beginners through experienced players
welcome. Basic instruction available.
Free
South Bridge
Introduction to Mah Jong
Wednesdays, April 4 - May 2, 9 – 11 am
Learn to play American Mah Jong from an experienced
teacher in a fun, interactive atmosphere. Class is limited to 4
students.
Instructor: Deanna Mendelow
$60/ $50 members
Senior Library
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