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Coming this December!

The Multicultural Arts Center Presents

For Nina
Saturday, December 16, at 7:30pm

We exhale to remember, we perform to call in. Performing art uniquely positions a person to look for and embody freedom. Nina Simone is one of the most beautiful Freedom Seekers. Her work paved the way for Black artists and underrepresented voices to claim liberation. This piece is titled “For Nina” as a thank you letter for the work she has done and as a reflection on the lineage - old and young - of artists like Nina Simone. “For Nina” will celebrate the songs of Nina Simone through dance by Victoria Lynn Awkward, vocals by Desiré Graham, piano by Hua Ye (Jane), lighting design by Elmer Martinez, sets by Mikayla Williams and will include guest youth dancers.

The Multicultural Arts Center Presents
qUaRtEr LiFe cRiSiS
Friday, December 15, at 8:00pm

In "qUaRtEr LiFe cRiSiS," a captivating dance show by Miranda Lawson, audiences are taken on a rollercoaster journey through the ups and downs of young adult-hood. Through a perfect blend of dance and stand-up comedy, Miranda fearlessly explores life's great questions and shares glimpses of her own experiences. With each move, she effortlessly expresses the joys, frustrations, and uncertainties that come with navigating the tumultuous waters of the "quarter life crisis." Prepare to be moved, entertained, and inspired as Miranda invites you to join her in a captivating and relatable exploration of this transformative stage of life.

United Dance Company Presents
The Extraordinary Nutcracker
December 8 - 10, 2023

United Dance Company is returning with its classic production of The Extraordinary Nutcracker. The production boasts a cast of accomplished dancers who put a unique spin on this beloved family classic. Choreographed by United Dance Company Artistic Director Gianni Di Marco, with music by P.I. Tchaikovsky and Fraser Campbell, this unique and narrated production takes you on a journey to The Nutcracker's origin. Follow the heroine as she embarks on a magical adventure to save the love of her life.

In the Gallery

In this compelling series of paintings, Donald Langosy celebrates and explores the time-honored connection between visual artists and poets. This is the second exhibit of Donald Langosy’s paintings to appear in the Art Center’s gallery, following a retrospective, Excerpts From My Studio, in 2021.

Art/Poetica not only celebrates the link between poet and painter, but also pays homage to everyone who rises up in the face of adversity. In the early 90s, Langosy began to show signs of a rare form of multiple sclerosis that ended his ability to actively promote his work. In addition to causing debilitating fatigue, MS stole his mobility and many of his everyday capabilities. Although no longer able to visit museums and galleries, mount shows, or travel to meet with art dealers and curators, Langosy never gave up on his art. Now a wheelchair user with limited mobility in all but his left hand, he still spends each day painting in his home studio.

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