In “The Funk & Wag from A to Z” \, originally curated by Ann Harithas for the Nave Museum in Victoria\, TX \, artist Mel Chin extracted images from all 25 volumes of the 1953 Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia and re-edited them a collages\, unleashing the p otentiality of images trapped by historical context. Chin s inspiring piece is showcased alongside new configurations of more recen t works by the artist in this exhibition.
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121128T110000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120727T100000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120604T191800Z SUMMARY:Mel Chin: The Funk & Wag from A to Z & More URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ccec59859756148123ebb405e4b2e970http://greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130524T151158Z CONTACT:Downtown Winston-Salem\, Arts District \, \nSixth and Trade Streets \nWinston-Salem\,NC DESCRIPTION:BOOKMARKS Festival of Books Saturday\, September 8\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Downtown Arts District\, Sixth and Trade Streets BOOKMARKS b rings writers and readers of all ages together as renowned authors\, illu strators\, storytellers and chefs share their work and insights through r eadings\, presentations\, panel discussions\, workshops and booksignings. This free festival partners with community organizations\, reading relat ed exhibitors\, and a variety of food vendors. The eighth annual festival will feature more than 40 authors along with creative and interactive ac tivities for children. FREE / No admission charge Please visit www.book marksnc.org for more information. Email - info@bookmarksbookfestival.org Website - www.bookmarksnc.org Phone - 336-460-4722
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Join us for the 8th annual Festival for Hope & Housing! Ride the beautiful 50 and 100K routes that cruise through the local countrysid e. Supported with SAG and rest stops. T-shirt and food tickets provided fo r all pre-registered cyclists. Routes end at Davidson’s Town Green where fresh food\, live music\, and kid-friendly entertainment will be provided . You won't want to miss this fun event! Event details and registration av ailable- www.davidsonhousing.org.
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WOMEN'S EVENT - Military Wives and Female Military Members:
Cross Point Center Featuring Guest Speaker\, Marshele Carter Waddell\, aut
hor of When War Comes Home and Hope for the Home Front Includes: Lunch\, D
oor Prizes\, Music\, Games and more! Military Children ages birth-6th grad
e will enjoy fun activities\, lunch and more for FREE while mom attends th
e event!!!
MEN'S EVENT - Military Men and Male Military Spouses
: Family Life Center\, 'Bagels and Basketball'\, 10am - 11:30am\, admissio
n is free and includes: guest speaker\, breakfast\, door prizes\, basketba
ll and more!
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