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From left, Rena Priest, Rhiana Yazzie, and Deborah Taffa, Indigenous women writers who will appear as part of "Voices from the Urban Indigenous Campfire."

Performances

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    From left, Rena Priest, Rhiana Yazzie, and Deborah Taffa, Indigenous women writers who will appear as part of "Voices from the Urban Indigenous Campfire."
    "Voices from the Urban Indigenous Campfire" , article

    MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 7:30 PM: Poetry, creative writing, and rich stories interlace in this specially-curated celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, featuring three Indigenous creatives.

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    A graphic for the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen." A male teenager's torso is visible from the neck down, wearing a blue striped polo shirt and with an arm in a cast. On the cast, text reads "#YouWillBeFound" and overlaid text on the blue background reads "Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical"
    "Dear Evan Hansen" , article

    MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 8 PM: "Dear Evan Hansen" takes a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives. 

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    The dancers of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan wear all black and perform on stage, a projection of four towering columns of Chinese characters behind them. Photo by LIU Chen-hsiang
    Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan  , article

    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 7:30 PM: With training in meditation, internal martial arts, modern dance, and ballet manifesting in its choreography, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan transforms ancient aesthetics into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion.

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Exhibitions

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    Erika Ranee; "Grandma," 2021 (detail); acrylic, shellac, spray paint, and paper collage on canvas; 84 × 72 inches
    Mural: Erika Ranee , article

    AUGUST 2024-AUGUST 2025 Mixed-media artist Erika Ranee reimagines a selection of works into a bold, abstract mural comprised of sinewy lines, puddles, and smears of translucent bright colors.

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    A black and white landscape image of a rock face in sweeping rocky hills.
    "Never Spoken Again: Rogue Stories of Science and Collections" , article

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14: Curated by David Ayala-Alfonso for Independent Curators International, this traveling exhibition reflects on the birth of modern collections, the art institutions that sustain them, and more.

Experiences

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    Moss Arts Center Curator Brian Holcombe leads a gallery tour and speaks into a microphone in front of a group of gallery visitors.
    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Elevate your art experience during free monthly noontime tours with Curator Brian Holcombe, who provides insight and context, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the gallery processes, and answers your questions.

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    Fado singer Mariza, a Portuguese woman with short bleached blonde hair, wears a white sleeveless shirt against a dark background and gazes towards the camera from behind the fingers of her left hand.
    Accessible Dance Workshop with Candoco , article

    TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 11 AM: Explore movement in a supportive space with this inclusive workshop, open to all abilities and experience levels. The workshop will focus on finding joy, play, and improvisation.

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    A member of Cirque Kalabanté, a Black man with feathered accessories around his neck and wrists, holds two thick drumsticks aloft while drumming, theatrical fog rolling up from the large drums.
    Workshop: African Dance and Drumming with Cirque Kalabanté , article

    TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 12 PM: Explore African dance and drumming techniques with the members of Cirque Kalabanté in this free workshop.

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