Friday, December 10th, we begin at one of our favorite galleries, the Belger Crane Yard. Journeys features 9 ceramic artists who were either born in China or are of Chinese descent. These artists examine the intersection between Eastern and Western cultures. The work deals with cultural, religious and economic symbolism and touches on themes of dislocation, globalization and identity.

We'll assemble at 5:30pm and while looking at the exhibit, we'll pass out box suppers prepared for us by Thelma's Catering, a not for profit, volunteer based restaurant located at the Resurrection Church at 31st and Troost. While dining, the staff of the Belger will discuss the exhibit and answer questions about the 9 artists and their works.

Before we leave, we will also visit the artists in residence studios and check out items that these local artists have made especially for the holiday season. All work in Journeys and the studios will be for sale. In addition, in the same building is housed the Lawrence Lithography Workshop and Michael Sims, the owner and master printer has agreed to remain open to view his presses and available prints by local, regional and nationally recognized artists.

We'll leave the Belger in time to drive to the Unicorn Theatre to enjoy Dance Nation, the Clare Barron 2019 Pulitzer Prize Finalist. The themes of joy and abandon of dancing, while addressing the changes of body and mind of its preteen characters as they peer over the precipice toward adulthood should stimulate our audience.

Seats are limited and the entire evening is $45. Get a group together and join us for this special evening. You must be vaccinated to attend this event. Please bring your vaccination card, you will need to show it at the Unicorn Theater. The Unicorn is also requiring masks. There is ample free parking at the Belger Crane Yard. There are two parking areas next to the Unicorn but the street in front may still be torn up as the city prepares for the streetcar line south to the UMKC campus.

Belger---2011 Tracy

Unicorn---38th and Main

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