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Free exhibit of 35 paintings and sculptures. All realized with oxidized metal effects paint forming evocative patina yielding natural yet dramatic effects. The work suggests the passage of time with somber themes of decay and loss that create serene melancholy and spiritual longing. Show will run April 4 - June 4 Opening reception April 4th 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The series opens on Sunday, September 17, with the violin and piano duo of Regina Carter and Xavier Davis, who last performed on the Athenaeum series in 2005. Hailed as the foremost jazz violinist of her generation, Regina Carter’s quest for beauty combined with her passion for excellence did not escape the attention of the MacArthur Foundation, which awarded her a prestigious “genius grant” fellowship. She is also a recipient of a Doris Duke Artist Award, has been named an NEA Jazz Master, and is a three-time Pulitzer Prize jurist. She tours worldwide with her own group and has appeared with such performers as Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Barron, Ray Brown, Mary J. Blige, Chucho Valdés, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, and Omara Portuondo. Part of the Athenaeum's Jazz at Scripps Research series. Related links: Athenaeum Music and Arts Library: website | Instagram | Facebook

Reserve your seat for this month’s Artisan Table Signature Wine Series dinner for a taste of Napa Valley on the beautiful outdoor terrace at A.R. Valentien. Sip on standout wines from Crocker & Starr perfectly paired with the multi-course communal meal of seasonal bounty by Executive Chef Kelli Crosson. Pam Starr, owner of Crocker & Starr, is joining this intimate dinner for an insightful discussion about the selected wine varietals. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

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Premieres Tuesday, Aug.13, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Examine a racially complicated American city as it confronts both its past and future. Boston’s acting mayor, a black woman once bussed as a child to hostile neighborhoods, breaks 200 years of white male mayors and ushers in the historic 2021 mayoral race.

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