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Event: Heritage Classic Car Show

Event: Heritage Classic Car Show


Our annual Heritage Classic Car Show will be Saturday, July 9 from 11 am – 4 pm at Mennonite Heritage Village.
Pre-register or register day of from 8 am – 11 am. Free registration. Pre-register before June 27 to be included in the pre-show breakfast.
Big Daddy Tazz will emcee the event.
There will be activities, muffler rapping, face painting/airbrush tattoos and of course awards to follow.
Look forward to seeing you there. Visit https://www.heritageclassiccarshow.com/ for more information and/or to register.

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Meetings and Events Show Significant Growth of 334 Percent Over June 2021

Meetings and Events Show Significant Growth of 334 Percent Over June 2021

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, today released its monthly meetings and events data for June reporting a significant increase of 334 percent over June 2021. June 2022 rebounded from May 2022 with a 16.6 percent increase month over month.

  • Average attendees per event continue to outpace 2019 – The average number of attendees per event for June 2022 was 117, compared to 59 in June 2021 and 89 in June 2019.
  • Average space used per person lower than 2019 – The average space used in June 2022 was 3,073 sq. ft. Meetings in June 2021 averaged 2,509 sq. ft. and 3,710 sq. ft. in June 2019. Proportionally from a per person (p/p) perspective, 2022 meeting space used averaged 26 sq. ft. p/p as opposed to 42 sq. ft p/p in 2021 and 42 sq. ft. p/p in 2019.
  • Top five market growth compared to May 2022 – The top five growth markets compared to May (in order) in June were Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and Salt Lake City.
  • Corporate meetings continue as the dominant segment – The corporate segment represents 62.2 percent of meeting and event business with Technology, Healthcare, and Financial/Banking taking the lead as the largest industry groups. From a recovery standpoint compared to June 2019 levels, Online Retailer, Urban Infrastructure, Sports Entertainment/Media, Packing/Shipping, and Tobacco are the segments at the highest level of recovery capture in June of 2022.
Corporate meetings continue as the dominant segment representing 62.2% of meeting and event business— Photo by Knowland
Corporate meetings continue as the dominant segment representing 62.2% of meeting and event business— Photo by Knowland

Kristi White, chief product officer, Knowland, said: “June continued the growth we have seen in the past few months. Typically, there is a minor decline in event volume from May to June. So a 16.6 percent growth month-over-month illustrates the continuing strength of recovery for the U.S. Additionally, the biggest growth appeared in the Top 25 Markets and smaller markets outside the tier-one cities which indicates growth is being seen all across the country and not just in the biggest metro areas.”

About the Data: Insights presented are a result of the analysis of meetings and events data acquired through Knowland data collection and aggregation methods, including field reporting and automated methods of customer and non-customer data collection in primary, secondary, and tertiary markets, as well as its large historical database. View the Knowland hospitality industry meeting activity forecast, the U.S. Meetings Recovery Forecast, on its website.

About Knowland

Knowland is the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality. With the industry’s largest historical database of actualized events, thousands of customers trust Knowland to sell group smarter and maximize their revenue. Knowland operates globally and is headquartered just outside Washington, DC. To learn more about our solutions, visit www.knowland.com or follow us on Twitter @knowlandgroup.

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Family-friendly drag show in Victoria cancelled after violent threats | CBC News

Family-friendly drag show in Victoria cancelled after violent threats | CBC News

Organizers of a family-friendly drag show at a Victoria café have cancelled the event after the café owner says staff were inundated with homophobic and transphobic phone calls.

The monthly Sashay Café drag show was scheduled to go ahead this Saturday at Caffe Fantastico. 

Café owner Ryan Taylor said staff received many hateful calls, but one call on Tuesday turned especially aggressive when the caller threatened to “shoot up the place and everyone in it.”

After that call, Sashay Café organizers decided to cancel the event and the incident was reported to Victoria police. 

Taylor said staff had been logging calls, which he said expressed homophobic sentiments and mischaracterized the event as “trying to groom children to be gay.” 

“Our team was doing its best to try and sort of counter that ignorance and explain that this is a simple dress-up show,” said Taylor. “It’s not by any means lewd or anything but positive.”

He says the threats to his café came from far-right extremists and are reflected by similar scares to pride events in the United States. A 17-year-old Canadian was arrested and charged for threats to commit a mass shooting at a pride event in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Taylor said two of the phone calls logged by staff came from local numbers. 

Victoria police said in a statement they are investigating two separate reports. 

“It is very disappointing to learn of these deeply concerning calls and the impact that they have had on staff, event organizers and those who were looking forward to this event,” said Staff Sgt. Jennifer Ames.

Police say they are keeping café staff and organizers updated and supported.

Taylor says the Sashay Café event, which features performers doing musical numbers in drag, encourages participants to express themselves.

“It’s for people who are looking for an avenue for expression and a safe place,” he said.

Taylor said rising homophobic and transphobic sentiments are a particularly tough blow as people are emerging from a pandemic. 

“To be trying to finally feel like you’re coming out the other side and trying to have some sense of normalcy, an attack like this is really kicking you when you’re down,” he said. 

“It just brings me to tears.” 

While Taylor understands why the event’s organizers would not want to be in the limelight at this time, he hopes for more pride events to lift people’s spirits. 

“To show these perpetrators of hate that it’s not acceptable. They’re not going to win,” he said. 

“They need to be condemned at every single step along the way, and they need to know their attitudes are not tolerable and that they cannot be part of our society.”

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Celebrate Pride Month with these 4 events around Washtenaw County

Celebrate Pride Month with these 4 events around Washtenaw County

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Occurring every June, Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors LGBTQ+ civil rights.

Across Washtenaw County, community organizations, committees and businesses are planning events in honor of Pride Month.

From picnics and performances to a queer art exhibit, here are four of them.

1. The Gallery at Stone & Spoon

The West Michigan Avenue gallery will debut “QUEER: Celebrating Work by LGBTQIA Artists” on Friday during a reception from 5-8 p.m. with three live performances.

During the reception, 10 percent of all artwork sales will be donated to Ypsi Pride, according to the gallery website.

The exhibition includes pieces from area artists and will run until July 24.

Find more details here.

2. Hamburger Mary’s

Ypsi Pride has been postponed until next year but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate. On Saturday, June 4, Ypsi residents can kick off Pride Month with hours of fun starting at Hamburger Mary’s.

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The Cross Street eatery will host drag shows, karaoke, belly dancers, DJ Edward Alan and kid’s activities until 10 p.m. Shows after 10 p.m. are recommended for those 18 years old and above.

Mary’s has more here.

3. Milan Comes OUT for a Picnic

Gather at Wilson Park, 147 Wabash St., for an inclusive and family-friendly event with treats, activities, music and community outreach on Thursday, June 9.

The event will run from 4-7 p.m. and is organized by ARC Milan.

Learn more here.

4. Pride Picnic

On Sunday, June 26, stop by Tefft Par, at 1866 Woodland Dr. E, for Pride Picnic.

Hosted by the City of Saline DEI Committee, the event will run from noon to 2 p.m. Water will be provided but participants will need to bring their own lunches.

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The committee is also hosting a Pride flag ceremony this Sunday and a presentation discussing ongoing issues within the LGBTQ+ community on June 23.

Check out the event page here.

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Key Global Leaders to Discuss Industry Innovations and Energy Transition at the Annual Global Energy Show in Calgary

Key Global Leaders to Discuss Industry Innovations and Energy Transition at the Annual Global Energy Show in Calgary

The Global Energy Show is the largest B2B exhibition and conference in North America showcasing the next generation of leaders from the global energy sector discussing global challenges and developing real-world solutions. At the centre of the event is the Global Energy Conference featuring more than 100 senior, national and international ministerial, and CEO speakers discussing key topics including energy security, challenges of meeting global energy demand, net zero by 2050 targets, and many other important insights into the future of the industry. A panel with female energy leaders from Cenovus Energy, Suncor, Canadian Natural Resources, and Imperial will be held on June 8 and will focus on the Oil Sands Pathway to Net Zero Alliance.

“The Global Energy Show is the only fully-integrated energy event in North America, and we are thrilled to welcome back energy leaders to Calgary,” said Nick Samain, Vice President, dmg events. “Now more than ever, it’s important to showcase Canada’s capabilities in supplying energy to the world including sustainably-produced oil and gas; low-cost hydrogen; renewables including wind, solar, and geothermal; and exciting new technology like Small Modular Reactors (SMR). The Global Energy Show is proud to be facilitating these global discussions and further position Canada as the global supplier of choice for responsibly-produced energy.”

This year’s event is hosted by award winning journalist and media personality Larysa Harapyn from the National Post/Financial Post, and has an unprecedented line-up of exciting speakers including the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; Governor Rick Perry, former Energy Secretary of the US Department of Energy and former Governor of Texas; Greg Grant, President, Natural Gas Pipelines of TC Energy; Nancy Southern, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of ATCO Ltd. and Canadian Utilities Limited; Susannah Pierce, President and Country Chair General Manager, Renewables and Energy Solutions of Shell; Martha Hall Findlay, Chief Climate Officer of Suncor; and many more. A full list of speakers can be found on the Global Energy Show website.

Cenovus, the Canadian-based integrated oil and natural gas producer, is co-hosting the Global Energy Show. Through its membership in the Pathways Alliance, and its own ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets, Cenvous is committed to a sustainable future for Canadian oil and gas. That includes the company’s ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2050.

“Collaboration and partnership are critical for the oil and gas industry to help meet the world’s growing demand for secure, affordable, and sustainably-produced energy,” says Alex Pourbaix, Cenovus President & Chief Executive Officer. “Industry events like the Global Energy Show provide a great forum to share knowledge and showcase technologies and innovations to address the climate challenges and help reduce our impacts on air, land, and water resources.” Mr. Pourbaix is a featured speaker at the Strategic Conference portion of this year’s event.

The three-day Global Energy Technical Conference will see energy professionals present and discuss the latest technologies and showcase innovations leading the way towards low or zero emission energy systems. This year’s technical conference will feature three new presentations on Hydrogen, Methane Emission Reduction, and Renewables. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet representatives from key international companies from global markets including the Middle East, North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In addition to the conference, the BMO Centre will host over 460,000 square feet of exhibition space for the Global Energy Show, showcasing the greatest solutions to today’s complex issues in the energy value chain.

Hosted on June 8, the Global Energy Show Awards will recognize leaders and innovators who are disrupting and leading the energy sector with their contributions.

For information on participating or to register, visit www.globalenergyshow.com.

About dmg events:

dmg events is a leading organizer of face-to-face events and a publisher of trade magazines. They aim to keep businesses informed and connect them with relevant communities to create vibrant marketplaces and to accelerate their business through face-to-face events.

dmg events organizes more than 80 events across 25 countries, attracting over 425,000 attendees and delegates every year. The company’s portfolio of products includes many industry-leading events in the energy, construction, hospitality and design, coatings and transportation sectors. ADIPEC, Global Energy Show, Gastech, EGYPS, The Hotel Show and INDEX are the company’s flagship events. For more information visit www.dmgevents.com.

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Thatcher Farms almost ready to show off new event venue

Thatcher Farms almost ready to show off new event venue

Dana Thatcher said this was a natural extension to an increasing market for agri-tourism experiences

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It has taken a lot of paperwork, labour, money and a few headaches for the owners of Thatcher Farm but years of hard work will soon pay off as their on-farm venue is set to host its first events. 

A part of Thatcher Farms, on Fifth Line in Guelph/Eramosa township, now hosts a new structure and event area called Barn Swallow Fields which Dana Thatcher said in an interview was named after a bird commonly seen at the property. 

Thatcher and her husband Adam are first-generation farmers who have slowly been adding to the property since they first bought it. 

She noticed over the years people have increasingly been coming to farms like hers for more than just to buy products. 

“We found that people would show up and start wandering around,” Thatcher said. This led to adding experience-based things such as strawberry and pumpkin picking, sunflower fields and events. 

She said people, especially those who live in a city, are longing to come out to enjoy nature and fall in love with farming are fuelling the rise in agri-tourism. 

“The countryside, it just draws people, it’s a quiet space and there’s good food and there’s just kind of beauty all around,” Thatcher said. 

This new event venue is an extension of this. Thatcher said they had a large tent used for events but wasn’t suitable in case of rain. 

“We thought a permanent structure would be helpful and if it rained or it was bad weather, it wouldn’t matter,” Thatcher said. 

Building wasn’t an easy task and required a lot of work with the township including zoning and site plan approvals. Overall, Thatcher figured the process took more than three years to see through to completion. 

Guelph/Eramosa council approved the zoning change in June 2021 and at the meeting it was noted this may be precedence-setting as the venture may be the first of its kind in the township. 

Nearly a year later, Thatcher said the venue is almost ready to host seasonal events like concerts, farm dinners and weddings, among other things. 

The Thatchers have built the barn to fit in with the existing feel of the farm. Thatcher said she considers it to be rustic, clean and elegant. 

“I think we’re pretty unique in our county as well, like there’s not a lot of this available so to be able to invite the community out to enjoy the farm or have a wedding it’s pretty unique,” Thatcher said. 

She was unsure what the first event will be, there is a tentative plan to host something for father’s day but that is still to be determined. However, a Canada Day live music event is set to go and weddings are booked for August and September. 

Next year is still open but Thatcher is confident that will fill relatively quickly after they have examples of what can be held. 

“I think once we get a few events under our belt, I think that we’ll see a big snowball effect,” Thatcher said.

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Editors’ Picks: 14 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week, From New Paintings by Marc Quinn to a Show About Rockaway Beach

Editors’ Picks: 14 Events for Your Art Calendar This Week, From New Paintings by Marc Quinn to a Show About Rockaway Beach

Each week, we search for the most exciting and thought-provoking shows, screenings, and events, both digitally and in-person in the New York area. See our picks from around the world below. (Times are all ET unless otherwise noted.)

Tuesday, May 17

Photo by Susannah Ray.

Photo by Susannah Ray.

1. “Susannah Ray in Conversation With Sean Corcoran” at the Rockaway Hotel and Spa, Queens

The Rockaway Hotel is organizing a new conversation series featuring artists and authors with ties to the Rockaway community. This week, Sean Corcoran, curator of prints and photographs at the Museum of the City of New York, will talk with Rockaway photographer Susannah Ray about how her work explores the way the water shapes the lives of New Yorkers.

Location: The Rockaway Hotel and Spa, 108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive, Queens
Price: Free with RSVP
Time: 7 p.m.–8 p.m.

—Sarah Cascone

Tuesday, May 17–Sunday, May 22

Installation view of "Oscar Zabala: Above/Below" at the Museum of Special Experiences, Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Installation view of “Oscar Zabala: Above/Below” at the Museum of Special Experiences, Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of the artist.

2. “Oscar Zabala: Above/Below” at the Museum of Special Experiences, Brooklyn

To create the audio-visual installation for his first solo show, Oscar Zabala combined A.I.-generated images trained on his photos of underground raves with his images of skies in New York City, New Mexico, and Arizona, shot on 35 mm film. The resulting footage will be screened on a rotating seven-foot LED display cube in New York’s only Ambisonic 3D spatial-sound theater, at the Museum of Special Experiences in Williamsburg. Still images from both the “Above” and “Below” series have also been made into large-format mixed-medium prints on view in the venue’s traditional gallery space, while related work is available for purchase in Zabala’s new “The ORBS Series” NFT drop.

Location: Museum of Special Experiences, 148 Grand Street, Brooklyn
Price: $25
Time: Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m.–11 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m.–12 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12 p.m.–12 a.m.

—Tanner West

Tuesday, May 17–Tuesday, May 24

Pedro Reyes, <em>Amnesia Atómica</em> in Mexico City in 2020. Photo courtesy of the artist and Times Square Arts.

Pedro Reyes, Amnesia Atómica in Mexico City in 2020. Photo courtesy of the artist and Times Square Arts.

3. “Amnesia Atómica NYC: Zero Nukes” at Times Square, New York

An inflatable mushroom cloud sculpture—ZERO NUKES by Mexican artist Pedro Reyes—will spend the week in the heart of Times Square as part of an effort to raise awareness of the anti-nuclear movement. The project, presented by Times Square Arts and the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which run the Doomsday Clock, includes two-day Mobilization Expo on May 19 and 20 with talks from experts in the field, a VR experience, and other activities. Reyes will also stage a new participatory work, Stockpile, handing out 12,075 rocket shaped balloons to members of the public who share the ZERO NUKES hashtag on social media or follow participating organization.

Location: Times Square, Duffy Square, Broadway at West 46th Street, New York
Price: Free
Time: Mobilization Expo, Thursday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m. and Friday, 12 p.m.–8 p.m.; ZERO NUKES performance series, Tuesday–Friday and Monday, 2 p.m.–4 p.m.; Stockpile handout, daily, 4 p.m.

—Sarah Cascone

Tuesday, May 17–Sunday, November 27

Kiyan Williams, <em>Ruins of Empire</em>, installation view in "Black Atlantic" at Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York City. Photo by Nicholas Knight, courtesy of Public Art Fund, New York.

Kiyan Williams, Ruins of Empire, installation view in “Black Atlantic” at Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York City. Photo by Nicholas Knight, courtesy of Public Art Fund, New York.

4. “Black Atlantic” at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Artist Hugh Hayden worked with Public Art Fund curator Daniel S. Palmer to curate this group show inspired by the African diaspora in both the Americas and Europe, staged at a historic port in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Sculptures by Hayden, Leilah Babirye, Dozie Kanu, Tau Lewis, and Kiyan Williams draw on both personal and global histories to speak to how transatlantic cultural exchange has led those of African descent of their generation to develop complex hybrid identities.

Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Piers 1, 2, and 3, Brooklyn
Price: Free
Time: On view daily at all times

—Sarah Cascone

Through Wednesday, May 18

Khatia Esartia, See Something Say Something, 2022, oil on canvas, 32 x 28 inches.

Khatia Esartia, See Something Say Something (2022). Courtesy of Marisa Newman Projects, New York.

5. “Khatia Esartia: My Sweet Potato” at Marisa Newman Projects, New York

The lead character in Khatia Esartia’s new series of paintings is Fluffy, who is trying to retrieve a sweet potato that has gone missing from the dinner table. But this absurdist quest has darker undertones, inspired by the artist’s own search for normalcy after fleeing to the U.S. as a refugee from Georgia. “When I came to this country, I was fleeing the war, but I didn’t see actual war, I didn’t see dead bodies in the streets, I got out easy,” the artist said in a statement. “Or easier than most.”

Location: Marisa Newman Projects, 38 West 32nd Street, New York
Price: Free
Time: 1 p.m.–6 p.m.; closing reception 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

—Sarah Cascone

Wednesday, May 18

The Brooklyn Museum, which has been closed for visitors, on March 20, 2020. Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images.

The Brooklyn Museum on March 20, 2020. Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images.

6. “Plates for Change Annual Chef Showcase” hosted by Neighbors Together at the Brooklyn Museum

Celebrate 30 local chefs, wineries, breweries, and caterers and contribute to the tireless housing advocacy group and community cafe Neighbors Together at the organization’s annual fundraising gala, returning after a two-year hiatus. Menus will include food from Brooklyn favorites Colonia Verde, Buttermilk Channel, Mayfield, and Marlow Events, among others. Neighbors Together is dedicated to providing meals and social services to 10,000 New Yorkers in the predominantly Black and low-income Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bed-Stuy, Brownsville, and Ocean Hill.

Location: Brooklyn Museum, Beaux-Arts Court, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Price: General admission, $200
Time: 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

—Rachel Corbett

Thursday, May 19

Spike Lee. Photo by Marc Baptiste.

Spike Lee. Photo by Marc Baptiste.

7. “The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction” at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York

This year’s Gordon Parks Foundation gala has an especially impressive list of honorees: artist Mark Bradford, philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, filmmaker Spike Lee, and the Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker. Plus, LaToya Ruby Frazier will present a special tribute to Cora Taylor, one of Parks’s subjects in his groundbreaking 1956 Life magazine essay about segregation in the Jim Crow South.

Location: Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, New York
Price: Tickets from $1,500
Time: 6:30 p.m.

—Sarah Cascone

Thursday, May 19–Friday, June 24

Courtesy of Monya Rowe Gallery

8. “Emily Marie Miller: Ring of Fire” at Monya Rowe Gallery, New York

Monya Rowe Gallery presents Emily Marie Miller’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. In this new body of work, Miller reimagines a condensed timeline for a female-centric world after the European witch trials in the 17th century. The paintings follow seasonal and moon cycles in which women have forged new lives and cultivated their own culture. In a departure from her previously monochromatic paintings, these works burst with color and celebrate solidarity and collaboration.

Location: Monya Rowe Gallery, 224 West 30th Street, No. 1005, New York, New York
Price: Free
Time: Opening Reception, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

—Neha Jambhekar

Thursday, May 19–Saturday, June 25

Chloe Chiasson, The Renegades, (2022). Image courtesy the artist and Albertz Benda.

Chloe Chiasson, The Renegades, (2022). Image courtesy the artist and Albertz Benda.

9. “Chloe Chiasson: Fast Hearts and Slow Towns” at Albertz Benda, New York

This is the first New York solo show for Brooklyn-based Chloe Chiasson, whose mixed-media paintings highlight queer life and visibility by focusing on a range of domestic and social settings. Her process is notable for its combination of painting and carpentry, as well as mixing imagery from different time periods. Chiasson received her BS from the University of Texas at Austin before moving to New York and earning an MFA at the New York Academy of Art. She has been part of international exhibitions in the UK, Germany, and Hong Kong.

Location: Albertz Benda, 515 West 26th Street, New York
Price: Free
Time: Opening reception 6-8 p.m.; Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

—Eileen Kinsella

Thursday, May 19–Saturday, June 18

Installation view of "Carlito Carvalhosa: Matter As Image" Photo by Charles Roussel. Image courtesy Galeria Nara Roesler.

Installation view of “Carlito Carvalhosa: Matter As Image” Photo by Charles Roussel. Image courtesy Galeria Nara Roesler.

10. “Carlito Carvalhosa: Matter As Image” at Galeria Nara Roesler, New York

This marks the first solo exhibition since the artist’s passing last year. Carvalhosa was a member of the São Paulo-based collective Grupo Casa 7 in the 1980s, along with Rodrigo Andrade, Fábio Miguez, Nuno Ramos, and Paulo Monteiro. Like his colleagues, he produced large paintings with an emphasis on pictorial gesture. In the late 1980s, after the group disintegrated, he began to experiment with encaustics, making pictures with wax and mixed pigments. In the mid-1990s, he turned to sculpture, making organic and malleable pieces with materials such as the so-called “lost waxes” and also experimented with ceramics. This comprehensive look includes works he produced between 1987 to 2021.

Location: Galeria Nara Roesler, 511 West 21st Street, New York.
Price: Free
Time: Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

—Eileen Kinsella

Friday, May 20–Sunday, June 26

Gary Petersen, Orange Slice, 2022 Courtesy of the artist and McKenzie Fine Art

11. “Gary Petersen” at McKenzie Fine Art, New York

Make sure to see the third solo exhibition of New York-based artist, Gary Petersen, at McKenzie Fine Arts. Working in geometric abstraction, Petersen starts each painting by first sketching out forms and lines on the surface and then adding a thin layer of white paint on top. Then he uses bright, exuberant colors to map out geometric shapes and cutouts. The layer of painting underneath creates an “active spatial play” between the two surfaces. Some of the drawings from Petersen’s recent fellowship at the Bogliasco Foundation in Italy will also be on view in this show.

Location: McKenzie Fine Art, 55 Orchard Street, New York
Price: Free
Time: Opening Reception, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

—Neha Jambhekar

Friday, May 20–Sunday, October 16, 2022

Marc Quinn, <i>Self 1991</i> (1991). © Marc Quinn studio

Marc Quinn, Self 1991 (1991). © Marc Quinn studio

13. “Marc Quinn: History Painting +” at the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven

British artist Marc Quinn offers his take on history painting in this exhibition of six works, mostly from the past decade, paired with Yale Center for British Art collection highlights, including examples by Thomas Gainsborough, Joshua Reynolds, and J. M. W. Turner. Quinn, best known for his extraordinary sculptural self-portraits made of pints of his own blood, says the recent history paintings are “about overturning art historical tropes.”

Location: 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Price: Free
Time: Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

—Pac Pobric

Through Monday, May 23

Emma Webster, <em>Chorus</em> (2022). Courtesy of the artist.

Emma Webster, Chorus (2022). Courtesy of the artist.

13. “Life in an Ivory Tower” at 75 Kenmare Street, New York

Collector and art advisor Jack Siebert presents his first curatorial project in New York City, a group show that celebrates artists whose work conjures worlds that are in some way exotic or out of touch, or disconnected from the mundane realities of everyday life. Featured artists include Amanda Baldwin, Louise Bonnet, Ariana Papademetropoulos, and Emma Webster.

Location: 75 Kenmare Street, New York
Price: Free
Time: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

—Sarah Cascone

Through Tuesday, May 24

Nicole Wittenberg, <em>Big Sur</em> (2022). Courtesy of the artist and SFA Advisory.

Nicole Wittenberg, Big Sur (2022). Courtesy of the artist and SFA Advisory.

14. “Nicole Wittenberg: Pastels” at SFA Advisory, New York

Art advisor Lisa Schiff presents the first exhibition dedicated to Nicole Wittenberg’s work in pastels, landscape drawings made en plein air during vacations with friends. Made quickly to capture a fleeting moment—both the view but also the fleeting conditions of the light and weather—the vibrant works on paper serve both as the source for later paintings once Wittenberg is back in the studio, and finished works in their own right.

Location: SFA Advisory, 45 White Street, New York
Price: Free
Time: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

—Sarah Cascone

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Events this week: Mental Health story times and documentaries, Cultural Voices, Teen/Tween Stress, SOLF meeting, Go the Distance, Community Read, NECC 5K, and Gardeners Show & Sale

Events this week: Mental Health story times and documentaries, Cultural Voices, Teen/Tween Stress, SOLF meeting, Go the Distance, Community Read, NECC 5K, and Gardeners Show & Sale

Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week. Several of the events are tied into the Town’s Mental Health Awareness series.

Monday, May 16, 2022

  • Preschool Story Time – Mental Health Awareness Series (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. This session will be part of Mental Health Awareness Month, with appropriately selected stories.
  • Bereavement Group (1:00 – 2: 00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: The Bereavement Group is a monthly support group is for ages 50 and older. To sign up to join the group, please call Leslie Chamberlin, R.N. at 508-229-4453.
  • Youth Writing Club (3:30 -4:30 pm) @ zoom: The Southborough Library is hosting this virtual creative writing club for ages 10-18. The zoom sessions are a fun and supportive space to get creative and build skills with peers. For details, see dedicated post.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

  • Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
  • Advanced Tai Chi for seniors (9:45 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
  • Preschool Story Time – Mental Health Awareness Series (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: Join Miss Kim for stories and craft based on a weekly theme. No registration required. This session will be part of Mental Health Awareness Month, with appropriately selected stories.
  • Senior Songsters (11:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Weekly rehearsal for the singing group open to all area seniors regardless of singing ability. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
  • Knitting Club (1:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Knitters, welcoming new members. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
  • Tuesday Tech Time (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
  • Cultural Voices: Sebastian Ebarb (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ zoom: Southborough Library program featuring a speaker about modern Native American cultural identity. Sponsored by The Friends of the Southborough Library. For details, see dedicated post.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  • Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center, see newsletter. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
  • Young Scientists STEM Beginnings (10:30 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: A free in-person series for children, ages 3-6 to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time and simple experiments. The program through the Southborough Library is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership.
  • For Parents – Managing Teen and Tween Stress (12:00 – 1:00 pm) @ zoom: Parents are invited by Southborough Youth & Family Services to this “discussion on reframing your child’s emotions and behavior and how to respond and support them while maintaining healthy boundaries.” For details, see related posts.
  • SOLF Annual Meeting with Naturalist Presentation (6:00 pm) @ Community House, 28 Main Street: The public is invited to attend Southborough Open Land Foundation’s annual meeting. It includes a presentation by wildlife author Peter Alden. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Southborough Rotary Club – Mental Health Awareness Series (7:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: This meeting of the Rotary Club (open to the public) will feature Southborough Youth & Family Services’ Director Sarah Cassell to speak about the department’s mission and services. This event is part of the Town’s series for Mental Health Awareness month. For details, see related posts.

Thursday, May 19, 2022

  • Strength Training Class for seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
  • Advanced Tai Chi for seniors (9:45 am) @ zoom: Pre-registration required. For details on semi-weekly class, see newsletter.
  • Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
  • Baby/Toddler Storytime – Mental Health Awareness Series (11:00 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library Children’s Room: This story time is for children age 0-2 years and their parents or caregivers. Each session will include puppets, stories, and music. No registration required. This session will be part of Mental Health Awareness Month, with appropriately selected stories.
  • Chair Yoga for seniors (12:30 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: Pre-registration required. For details on weekly class, see newsletter.
  • NSPAC’s “Go the Distance” Awards Night (6:00 – 7:30 pm) @ Algonquin Regional High School: The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its 12th annual “Go the Distance” Appreciation Awards evening. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Community Read Discussion (7:00 pm) @ zoom: A virtual community discussion of Brené Brown’s book “Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone”.This event is part of the Town’s series for Mental Health Awareness month. For details, see related posts.
  • Genealogy Club (7:00 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: This is an informal group meeting where you can learn and share tips about resources for researching family history. Group meetings are free and open to the public. Bring your laptop, log into Ancestry.com at the library, and join in.

Friday, May 20, 2022

  • Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
  • Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ zoom: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Outdoor Pre-K Yoga (10:30 – 11:15 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Yoga program for 3-6 year olds (and siblings and caregivers). Registration is required. For details, see dedicated post.
  • Decompression Session (3:30 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: 12 – 18 year olds are invited to destress. Stop by the teen room for a chill atmosphere with a therapy dog and other activities. For details, see dedicated post.

Saturday, May 21, 2022

  • Southborough Gardeners Flower Show & Plant Sale (8:00 am – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Gardeners Flower Show & Plant Sale: The Gardeners celebrate 50 years, with a special exhibit – “A feast for the eyes with over 30 arrangements” made by members of the club. The special arrangements will be raffled off to attendees at the end of the event. Admission is free. At the event, the group will also be selling “locally grown perennials and annuals. For details, see dedicated post.
  • NECC 5K for Autism (8:30 am – 2:30 pm) @ Neary School campus, 53 Parkerville Road: New England Center for Children’s 16th Annual Walk/Run for Autism. Registration is free this year. For details on the fundraiser for autism research and education, see dedicated post.
  • Community Watch: Resilience (12:00 – 1:00 pm) @ Southborough Library upper level: Screening of documentary “Resilience: the Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope”. This event is part of the Town’s series for Mental Health Awareness month. A short discussion of the film will follow the screening. For details, see related posts.
  • Community Watch: Paper Tigers (1:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library upper level: Screening of documentary “Paper Tigers: One High School’s Unlikely Success Story”. This event is part of the Town’s series for Mental Health Awareness month. A short discussion of the film will follow the screening. For details, see related posts.