The Doo Wop Project
A.L. Redden – Left Under the Surface
New in the Trusler Gallery: A.L. Redden – Left Under the Surface
February 1st – 24th · Artist Reception: February 2nd 4-6pm
Amy Redden is a high school English Teacher in the Kansas City Metro Area. While she has never had formal lessons or training, art has always been her solace and a way to express herself. From illustrating her poetry collection Hindsight to creating cards and stickers, Amy has enjoyed creating things. To her, creation is as essential as breathing.
For her debut show, Left Under the Surface, Amy chose to create a singular feeling, rather than a concrete object. This show focuses on what we cannot say or what has gone unsaid. Whether it is a look, a silence, or an absence, we have all left things unsaid. Combining watercolor, gold leaf, and poetry, this collection explores all the times we have remained silent.
Amy hopes that you enjoy the pieces as much as she has, and that this would be an encouragement to be bold enough to be honest.
The Doo Wop Project
Emporia Arts Council Presents: The Doo Wop Project, February 29th at the Emporia Granada Theatre · 7:00pm
The Doo Wop Project starts at the beginning, tracing the inception of group singing developed by inner city African Americans performing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today!
The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate – and in some cases entirely reimagine – some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history!
Tickets available at the Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial St. or online at emporiaksarts.org
Thank you to our Major Presenting Sponsor Mitchell-Markowitz Construction and Event Underwriter ESB Financial
This Friday, February 2nd
FRIDAY!
imPerfect Dancers Company brings the story of Anne Frank to life in their production of Anne Frank: Words from the Shadows. Held at the Emporia Granada Theatre, show starts at 7:00pm.
Tickets are available online at https://store95060337.company.site/ or at 815 Commercial St.
Project Share the Love
It’s that time of year again where we have Project Share the Love!
Every year we ask for any and all to drop off handmade Valentine’s to brighten the day of some of our most deserving. This year we are asking for 300 Valentine’s to give to the residents of Sunflower Care Homes of Emporia, Homestead of Emporia Assisted Living, Emporia Presbyterian Manor, and Flint Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to dig into their Valentine artistry that was honed in grade school and make a little statement of love for those that need it!
Drop off at Emporia Arts Center, 815 Commercial inside the building in the Big Valentine Mailbox. Last day for Valentines, Saturday, February 10th before we close at 3:00pm.
Enrollment for Winter Art Classes is OPEN!
Is one of your New Years Resolution to create more art? If so, we got you covered! It’s a new year which means new classes, Intro to Printmaking and Kids Crochet to name a few.
Please review the policies along with the the winter clay club notice before enrolling in classes. FRIDAY 1/5/24 – We will have classes online for enrollment.
Register by 620-343-6473 or Stop by 815 Commercial St. | emporiaksarts.org/art-education/winterclasses/ | TUES-FRI 10-6pm & SAT 10-3pm
ATTENTION Veterans!
Are you a veteran or know a veteran that would like to be a part of our Veterans Glass Blowing Workshop that is happening this Friday? You will get a chance to work with glass blowing artist, April Lemon, and learn how to blow/form glass.
This is an amazing experience that we want you to be a part of! We only have 7 slots left! If you are interested contact Sarah Bulinski at sbulinski@emporiaksarts.org by Thursday.
TODAY! MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE!
Missoula Children’s Theatre and the Emporia Arts Council are so excited for this year’s production of “The Little Mermaid”! JUNE 19th – 23rd
Schedule for June 19th: ESU’s Albert Taylor Hall
Registration from 4:00 – 4:30pm @ front entrance
Auditions for The Little Mermaid from 4:30 – 6:30pm
Dinner Break (bring a sack lunch!!) from 6:30 – 7pm
First Rehearsal from 7:00 – 9:00pm
All students, 1st through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition! No advance preparation is necessary. Those auditioning should arrive 30 minutes early and plan to stay for the full two hours.
If you have any questions please email Amy Gonzales at, agonzales@emporiaksarts.org