Latest Events in Lancaster(February Updated)

Date: December 12, 2024 Time: 5PM - 6PM Location: Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) Join us for a Visual Language Tour of our latest exhibition, Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees, presented at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History as part of the Getty PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. This tour will be led by a MOAH guide, accompanied by a certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, ensuring an engaging and accessible experience for all participants. The Desert Forest exhibition explores the endangered Joshua tree and the Mojave Desert ecosystem that sustains it. Integrating natural history, indigenous knowledge, scientific research, and artistic expressions, the exhibit delves into the urgent conservation efforts to protect this iconic tree. Learn about the complex relationships between the Joshua trees, soil fungi, and moth pollinators, while reflecting on climate change, wildfires, and other threats to this fragile environment. Please register in advance, as space is limited to 20 participants. This tour is held in tandem with Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees exhibition, part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide. Desert Forest: Life with Joshua Trees is among more then 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of PST ART. PST ART: Art & Science Collide, the latest edition of this landmark regional event explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art. Information Source: Lancaster Museum of Art and History | eventbrite

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues by Sacha Jenkins (USA, 2022, 104 minutes)Sacha Jenkins’ Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues looks to reveal a different side of the showman using audio diaries recorded by Armstrong himself. The audio from those tapes and an array of archival footage are the driving forces in composing this complex portrait of the jazz musician. With Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, Jenkins takes the viewer behind the famous grin of the musician to explore Armstrong's multifaceted experience as a Black American musician. Director Sacha Jenkins will be joining us via Zoom. Sacha Jenkins is a New York-based filmmaker who typically makes music-based documentaries that meet at the intersection between the sounds and the climate that created the sounds. He loves his family, animals and long barefoot walks on the beach. Information Source: Scribe Video Center | eventbrite

MOAH:CEDAR presents Creative Pollination Art Mixers, a space where ideas bloom and cross-pollinate. This event brings artists of all levels together in order to foster community, discuss various topics of interest, share art, and expand skills. Each month will feature a special guest and themed discussion for tips on developing a career in the arts as well as feature a selection of video art screenings. Gatherings are held every third Thursday of the month from 5pm-8pm. They are FREE to the public. No reservation required, but you are encouraged to RSVP on Eventbrite. They take place in Cedar Hall. Entrance is through the main entrance off Cedar Ave. or through our Artist's Garden and the patio gate entrance on the north side of the Cedar Center for the Arts (just off Lancaster Blvd.) - look for the butterfly sculptures and hummingbird mural. ​ Information Source: MOAH:CEDAR | eventbrite

Join Us for Inversion's End-of-Year Showcase! Celebrate with us at the Gregson Community & Arts Centre for our final big event of 2024! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of pole and aerial performances, showcasing the incredible talents of both our students and instructors. Event Details: Doors open: 7:30 PM Show starts: 8:00 PM Venue: The Gregson Community & Arts Centre Age limit: 18+ only The Gregson Centre will have a licenced bar open during the showcase, so you won't go thirsty throughout the evening. Information Source: Inversion Pole and Aerial Fitness | eventbrite

PV Football Alumni Christmas Party Come join us for a jolly good time at the PV Football Alumni Christmas Party! We're bringing together past players, coaches, and fans for a festive celebration. The event will be held in person at 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Get ready for some good food, drinks, and reminiscing about the good old days on the field. Don't miss out on catching up with old friends and making new memories. Mark your calendars and spread the word - it's going to be a blast! Information Source: eventbrite

Please make sure you are buying for the correct show. Not all students dance in all shows. Confirm time with student's parents. No refunds. Exchanges only upon availability. Please contact info@starrstudiossalem.com for all ticket inquiries facebook.com/starrstudiossalem instagram.com/starr_studios_salem The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution committed to an environment free of discrimination and harassment. Questions regarding sexual harassment, discrimination and misconduct policies and filing a complaint contact the Title IX coordinator at 503.584.7323. For questions about equal employment opportunity and/or affirmative action, contact 503.399.2537. To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For disability related accommodation, please contact Student Accessibility Services at least two weeks prior to the event at 503.399.5192 (TTY/voice) or studentaccess@chemeketa.edu. Information Source: Chemeketa Event Services | eventbrite

Wheel-throwing class for the beginner or for the potter that needs a quick refresher of basic concepts and techniquesCentering, pulling walls, shaping, and trimming wet clay on the wheel will all be coveredEach student will attempt to make 2 pieces1.5 hour classIncludes glazes and firings, studio tour and overview of the firing processAges 13 and upPieces will be ready for pickup 3-5 weeks after completion of classRefund/Cancellation Policy: With at least 48 hours notice before your class starts you may: Reschedule/credit your session for another time (pending availability of spots) or cancel for a refund.After the 48 hour period we are unable to offer either of these two options, for any reason, including COVID, illness, injury or unexpected travel.Eventbrite fee is non-refundable. No credit for no call/no shows.There is no public restroom on site (porta potty only). Short fingernails are recommended :) Some of our farm animals may make guest appearances (miniature horses, turkeys, chickens, goats, dogs, cats). Please let us know of any animal allergies. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time. In very rare cases, sometimes accidents happen in the kiln. If your pot does not survive, we offer a coupon on a future class to allow you to try again. No refunds or credits for loss/cracks/firing-related damage of your pottery. Information Source: Common Clay at White Oak Barn | eventbrite

MOAH: CEDAR's Live Figure Drawing Sessions (Advanced - Clothed) take place in the Cedar Center's historical Memorial Hall. Walk-ins are welcome. We will provide drawing materials as needed, though we encourage guests to bring their own. Advanced Sessions (Clothed Model, All Ages) are offered twice a month, every second Sunday of the month from 3:30-5:30 PM and every fourth Sunday of the month from 1:00-3:00 PM For more information visit: https://www.moahcedar.org/life-drawing Information Source: MOAH:CEDAR | eventbrite

MOAH’s sensory-friendly programming boasts an array of resources and services for neurodivergent guests before and during the museum experience. Beginning with the social narrative, which is available on MOAH’s website, guests can read a first-person description of a trip to MOAH, with important details regarding parking, entrance/exit points, restrooms, and how to access on-site sensory-friendly resources. Guests can attend special open hours, which occur before the museum opens to the public. During these special open hours, the lighting in the museum is dimmed and the audio components of artworks are lowered. Upon arrival at the museum, guests are offered a sensory-friendly programming map, which pin-points changes in light and noise, along with the exact locations of hands-on sensory-friendly programming activities. Guests with hyper/hypo-sensitivities also have access to a take-a-break space on the bottom level of the museum. This room is sectioned off from main walkways and contains calming tools and water within a quiet, dimly lit space. Speech cards, in both Spanish and English, are available at the guest services desk to assist non-verbal visitors. Optional sensory-friendly programming activities include the multi-sensory tour and a hands-on art activity. The multi-sensory tour is a self-guided tour with stations throughout the museum. Each station focuses on a single work of art and includes an object or objects that can be used to enhance the viewer’s sensory experience of the artwork. Tour “stations” allow guests to engage with staff members and multi-sensory items on a volunteer basis. The voluntary, hands-on art activity, offered in the MOAH classroom, is designed to adapt to hyper- and hypo-sensitivities, as well as multiple age groups and abilities. In many cases, the finished art project doubles as a fidget or calming tool that can be used while exploring the museum. Information Source: Lancaster Museum of Art and History | eventbrite

Experience the impactful MLK EVENT in Philadelphia on January 20, 2025, at 4553 Lancaster Ave. This event, honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., offers a powerful program filled with inspirational speakers, educational workshops, and community engagement activities. Admission is free, providing an opportunity for all to come together and reflect on the teachings of Dr. King. Don't miss this enriching event that celebrates unity, equality, and social justice.

Wheel-throwing class for the beginner or for the potter that needs a quick refresher of basic concepts and techniquesCentering, pulling walls, shaping, and trimming wet clay on the wheel will all be coveredEach student will attempt to make 2 pieces1.5 hour classIncludes glazes and firings, studio tour and overview of the firing processAges 13 and upPieces will be ready for pickup 3-5 weeks after completion of classRefund/Cancellation Policy: With at least 48 hours notice before your class starts you may: Reschedule/credit your session for another time (pending availability of spots) or cancel for a refund.After the 48 hour period we are unable to offer either of these two options, for any reason, including COVID, illness, injury or unexpected travel.Eventbrite fee is non-refundable. No credit for no call/no shows.There is no public restroom on site (porta potty only). Short fingernails are recommended :) Some of our farm animals may make guest appearances (miniature horses, turkeys, chickens, goats, dogs, cats). Please let us know of any animal allergies. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time. In very rare cases, sometimes accidents happen in the kiln. If your pot does not survive, we offer a coupon on a future class to allow you to try again. No refunds or credits for loss/cracks/firing-related damage of your pottery. Information Source: Common Clay at White Oak Barn | eventbrite

Wheel-throwing class for the beginner or for the potter that needs a quick refresher of basic concepts and techniquesCentering, pulling walls, shaping, and trimming wet clay on the wheel will all be coveredEach student will attempt to make 2 pieces1.5 hour classIncludes glazes and firings, studio tour and overview of the firing processAges 13 and upPieces will be ready for pickup 3-5 weeks after completion of classRefund/Cancellation Policy: With at least 48 hours notice before your class starts you may: Reschedule/credit your session for another time (pending availability of spots) or cancel for a refund.After the 48 hour period we are unable to offer either of these two options, for any reason, including COVID, illness, injury or unexpected travel.Eventbrite fee is non-refundable. No credit for no call/no shows.There is no public restroom on site (porta potty only). Short fingernails are recommended :) Some of our farm animals may make guest appearances (miniature horses, turkeys, chickens, goats, dogs, cats). Please let us know of any animal allergies. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time. In very rare cases, sometimes accidents happen in the kiln. If your pot does not survive, we offer a coupon on a future class to allow you to try again. No refunds or credits for loss/cracks/firing-related damage of your pottery. Information Source: Common Clay at White Oak Barn | eventbrite

MOAH: CEDAR's Live Figure Drawing Sessions (Advanced - Clothed) take place in the Cedar Center's historical Memorial Hall. Walk-ins are welcome. We will provide drawing materials as needed, though we encourage guests to bring their own. Advanced Sessions (Clothed Model, All Ages) are offered twice a month, every second Sunday of the month from 3:30-5:30 PM and every fourth Sunday of the month from 1:00-3:00 PM For more information visit: https://www.moahcedar.org/life-drawing Information Source: MOAH:CEDAR | eventbrite

MOAH’s sensory-friendly programming boasts an array of resources and services for neurodivergent guests before and during the museum experience. Beginning with the social narrative, which is available on MOAH’s website, guests can read a first-person description of a trip to MOAH, with important details regarding parking, entrance/exit points, restrooms, and how to access on-site sensory-friendly resources. Guests can attend special open hours, which occur before the museum opens to the public. During these special open hours, the lighting in the museum is dimmed and the audio components of artworks are lowered. Upon arrival at the museum, guests are offered a sensory-friendly programming map, which pin-points changes in light and noise, along with the exact locations of hands-on sensory-friendly programming activities. Guests with hyper/hypo-sensitivities also have access to a take-a-break space on the bottom level of the museum. This room is sectioned off from main walkways and contains calming tools and water within a quiet, dimly lit space. Speech cards, in both Spanish and English, are available at the guest services desk to assist non-verbal visitors. Optional sensory-friendly programming activities include the multi-sensory tour and a hands-on art activity. The multi-sensory tour is a self-guided tour with stations throughout the museum. Each station focuses on a single work of art and includes an object or objects that can be used to enhance the viewer’s sensory experience of the artwork. Tour “stations” allow guests to engage with staff members and multi-sensory items on a volunteer basis. The voluntary, hands-on art activity, offered in the MOAH classroom, is designed to adapt to hyper- and hypo-sensitivities, as well as multiple age groups and abilities. In many cases, the finished art project doubles as a fidget or calming tool that can be used while exploring the museum. Information Source: Lancaster Museum of Art and History | eventbrite

RFB EVENTS is back and welcomes you to the Queen Of Hearts Drag Brunch! Join us at The Exchange for an unforgettable event featuring captivating drag performances, delectable food, and fantastic company. Prepare to be dazzled by some of NYC's most talented drag queens! Don’t miss your chance for a fun-filled day with friends and family—secure your tickets today for this exclusive indoor experience! Please note that the 25$ is an entry fee, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Due to limited space, different groups may be seated together, with only 50 tickets available for this exclusive expirence! Doors Open at 12:00pm. First come first serve. Change will be avalible at the venue to tip your entertainment. Please note that all ticket sales are final and we do not offer refunds. 21+ Information Source: RFB Events | eventbrite

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MOAH: CEDAR's Live Figure Drawing Sessions (Beginner- Clothed) take place in the Cedar Center's historical Memorial Hall. Walk-ins are welcome. We will provide drawing materials as needed, though we encourage guests to bring their own. This is a new beginner-oriented session that we are offering every second Sunday of the month right before our Advanced - Clothed Session at 3:30PM. These sessions focus on providing the foundation and basic skills needed for figure drawing , with a constructive critique offered at the end of each session. For more information, please visit: https://www.moahcedar.org/life-drawing Information Source: MOAH:CEDAR | eventbrite

MOAH: CEDAR's Live Figure Drawing Sessions (Advanced - Clothed) take place in the Cedar Center's historical Memorial Hall. Walk-ins are welcome. We will provide drawing materials as needed, though we encourage guests to bring their own. Advanced Sessions (Clothed Model, All Ages) are offered twice a month, every second Sunday of the month from 3:30-5:30 PM and every fourth Sunday of the month from 1:00-3:00 PM For more information visit: https://www.moahcedar.org/life-drawing Information Source: MOAH:CEDAR | eventbrite

Community Walking Club Welcome to Community Walking Club, to get some regular exercise as we walk around the community each week! This is a wonderful opportunity to exercise outdoors and meet new friends! All walking is done on flat ground around the perimeter of the Antelope Valley Wellness Community. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. ✨ Date: Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 & 22 11AM - 12PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 & 26 11AM - 12PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 & 26 11AM - 12PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 & 23 11AM - 12PM 2025 DATES ✨ Location: 335-B East Avenue K6, Lancaster, CA 93535 Wellness Community. Directions: Enter the building, immediately turn left, walk all the way down, and turn right into the Wellness Community. ✨ Gift Card Promotion: Join us for three classes at our Wellness Community to get a free Visa gift card! ✨ Event Highlights: ✨ Recommended for: Everyone, all ages welcome! ✨ Contact Us: AntelopeValleyWC@ph.lacounty.gov Information Source: Antelope Valley Wellness Community | eventbrite

MOAH:CEDAR presents Creative Pollination Art Mixers, a space where ideas bloom and cross-pollinate. This event brings artists of all levels together in order to foster community, discuss various topics of interest, share art, and expand skills. Each month will feature a special guest and themed discussion for tips on developing a career in the arts as well as feature a selection of video art screenings. Gatherings are held every third Thursday of the month from 5pm-8pm. They are FREE to the public. No reservation required, but you are encouraged to RSVP on Eventbrite. They take place in Cedar Hall. Entrance is through the main entrance off Cedar Ave. or through our Artist's Garden and the patio gate entrance on the north side of the Cedar Center for the Arts (just off Lancaster Blvd.) - look for the butterfly sculptures and hummingbird mural. ​ Information Source: MOAH:CEDAR | eventbrite

Self-Love in Motion: HOT HIIT Class with R&B Galentine's Vibes 💖🔥 Celebrate YOU this Valentine’s season with an empowering HOT HIIT class designed to get your heart pumping and your confidence soaring. Whether you're coming with your besties or flying solo, this is your time to sweat, vibe, and embrace the ultimate act of self-love: taking care of yourself! Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, February 15th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Blaze Yoga 💵 Cost: $30 per person What to Expect: A 45-minute HOT HIIT workout set to smooth R&B beats for the perfect Galentine's vibe.Light refreshments to refuel and connect with your fellow attendees.A space to sweat, celebrate, and show yourself some love.Spots are limited, so reserve your place now! Let’s make this Valentine’s season all about strength, self-love, and sweet vibes. Information Source: At Her Core Fitness, LLC. | eventbrite

Our traditional try it one time wheel throwing class with a Valentines twist! Join us for a dirty date night and try your hand at the wheel with your significant otherTicket price is PER COUPLE. One ticket covers the admission for two people. Wheel-throwing class for the beginner or for the potter that needs a quick refresher of basic concepts and techniquesCentering, pulling walls, shaping, and trimming wet clay on the wheel will all be coveredEach student will attempt to make 2 pieces (4 pieces total per couple!)1.5 hour classIncludes glazes and firings, studio tour and overview of the firing processAges 21 and upPieces will be ready for pickup 3-5 weeks after completion of classRefund/Cancellation Policy: With at least 48 hours notice before your class starts you may: Reschedule/credit your session for another time (pending availability of spots) or cancel for a refund.After the 48 hour period we are unable to offer either of these two options, for any reason, including COVID, illness, injury or unexpected travel.Eventbrite fee is non-refundable. No credit for no call/no shows.There is no public restroom on site (porta potty only). Short fingernails are strongly recommended :) Some of our farm animals may make guest appearances (miniature horses, turkeys, chickens, goats, dogs, cats). Please let us know of any animal allergies. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time. In very rare cases, sometimes accidents happen in the kiln. If your pot does not survive, we offer a coupon for a future class to allow you to try again. No refunds or credits for loss/cracks/firing-related damage of your pottery. Information Source: Common Clay at White Oak Barn | eventbrite

Lancaster's Couch to 5K Run/Walk is a popular event taking place at the Senior Life Center in Lancaster, TX. The event is scheduled for February 15, 2025. Participants can join this exciting run/walk for free and enjoy a healthy and invigorating activity in the heart of Lancaster. The Senior Life Center, located at 240 Veterans Memorial Parkway, offers a scenic and convenient venue for participants to challenge themselves and improve their fitness levels. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a fun-filled and rewarding experience at Lancaster's Couch to 5K Run/Walk.

Since the mid-1980s, multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker, Thomas Allen Harris Jr (Tahj), has used a wide range of media including video, photography, installations, film, and performance to examine the nuances of Black and queer identity and subjectivity, particularly within the construction of the diaspora and the family model. Harris has been developing a co-creative and socially engaged practice that re-interprets identity, autobiography, and representation in the digital archive. For over three decades, by interweaving personal biographical material, Harris illuminates the notion of family through the Black queer gaze and pushes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking by creating internal and external dialogues that champion self-actualization and transcend artificial boundaries. In this week-long celebration of Tahj’s body of work, a series of videotapes derived from the artist’s archive from the 1990s, his first feature documentary film Vintage: Families of Value, as well as the PBS broadcast documentary series Family Pictures USA will all be screened at Scribe Video Center. Through a pop-up archival exhibition, A Return: Reflections, Place & Diaspora, curated by Darah Gaines Martin, we visit Brazil as well as various US cities during the 1990s, diving into various themes of family, spirituality, and self. We find ourselves in conversation with critically acclaimed poet and activist Essex Hemphill and transported back to moments of pre-adolescence, grappling with the concepts of intersectional identities. In these six pieces, Harris uniquely examines diasporic culture, as well as the human condition and Black and queer identity, through the preservation of the present moment, including candid discussion and performance art. In Vintage: Families of Value, Thomas captures three Black families through the eyes of gay and lesbian siblings including Harris and his brother Lyle Ashton Harris. The film examines the family model around themes of sexuality and identity. In addition to Vintage, Cass Arrington, a former student of Tahj and Philadelphia native, will screen their short film, The World Before Me, about multi-generational experiences of growing up queer across two generations of family history. Through this showcase, we pay homage to the dynamic benevolence that is Black and queer identity. Each piece selected for viewing encompasses the multiple dimensions of Tahj’s artistic practice through the exploration of togetherness and individuality. A Queer Black Body” honors influences across the diaspora as well as cultural spaces, leaders and artists that have, in some way shape or form, led us to come together presently at The Scribe Video Center in Philadelphia. Tahj’s video archive will be open to the public starting Monday, February 17th until February 24th. All attendees will be given the option to engage with the material through written and/or visual response modules for the course of the exhibition. The two night screening will happen on Thursday, February 20th and Friday, February 21st at 7pm. The Films Thursday, February 20th at 7:00pm The World Before Me (2022, 6 min) This essay film follows Cass Arrington’s journey to explore the experiences of growing up queer across multiple generations of shared family history, through reconnecting with a distant aunt from North Philadelphia. Vintage: Families of Value (1995, 71 min) Director Thomas Allen Harris’ Vintage: Families of Value is a thoughtful examination of three Black families through the eyes of gay and lesbian siblings including Harris and his brother Lyle Ashton Harris. This lyrical and impressionistic film blends dramatic re-creations, verité footage, performance, audiovisual collage, and archival photos and films to sketch a provocative tableau of three modern Black families negotiating sexuality and identity. Thomas Allen Harris is a critically acclaimed, interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and scholar whose work explores family, identity, and spirituality. Darah Gaines Martin (she/they) is an NYC-based filmmaker and producer. Graduating from Delaware State University with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising, Darah’s work across film and video centers joy, exploration, and self actualization. Currently, Darah works as an associate producer on Thomas Allen Harris’ upcoming feature documentary film My Mom, The Scientist. Cassidy Arrington is a 23 year old nonbinary multi-media artist based in and from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a BA in Ethnicity, Race, & Migration Studies from Yale College. In 2024, Arrington became a resident artist at the TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image and the Painted Bride Art Center. Director Thomas Allen Harris, is expected to be joined by Cass Arrington, Darah Gaines Martin, Donald Perry for post-screening discussions on Thursday and Friday. Conversations will be moderated by special guest programmer Denise A. Greene. Information Source: Scribe Video Center | eventbrite

For over 30 years Thomas Allen Harris has been creating deeply personal films that re-interpret the idea of documentary, autobiography, and personal archive. This Body of Work will showcase two documentaries – Vintage: Families of Value and Family Pictures USA – featuring rarely-seen footage. As a Black queer artist, Thomas Allen Harris’ digital archive from the 1980s and 90’s captures themes of identity, community, and self-actualization. Through the personal documentation of himself, his family, and his community, Thomas examines the full range of the human condition while preserving the present moment. February 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM Vintage: Families of Value by Thomas Allen Harris (USA, 1995, 72 minutes) Vintage is a meditative and reflexive look at black families through the eyes of black lesbian and gay siblings. Contrasting traditional documentaries, Vintage places the camera in the hands of family members to construct a collective autobiographical presentation of the family. Interweaving conversations among family members, verite documentary footage, dramatic portrayals, experimental recreations, visual abstractions, music television strategies, and archival photographs, Vintage is a mosaic of extended black families. Thomas Allen Harris is a critically acclaimed, interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and scholar whose work explores family, identity, and spirituality. Drawing from the rich canon of African American and African Diaspora literature and arts, he utilizes a wide range of media including video, photography, installations, film, and performance, as well as curation and written texts, to draw audiences into internal and external dialogues that transcend the artificial barriers – personal and social – which separate people from each other and themselves. Harris re-interprets concepts around identity, autobiography, and representation using a model of co-creative socially engaged practice that he has been developing for over three decades. Darah Gaines Martin (she/they) is an NYC-based filmmaker and producer. She is the director of multiple short films and has created and collaborated on various creative projects working as a producer, creative director, videographer, and editor. She is a practitioner of joy and exploration, on a mission to activate deep levels of self-love and acceptance. She graduated from Delaware State University with a B.A. in Public Reltions and Advertising. Currently, Darah works as an associate producer at Little Light Productions under Independent Filmmaker, Luchina Fisher and as an associate producer on Thomas Allen Harris’ upcoming feature documentary film My Mom, The Scientist. Information Source: Scribe Video Center | eventbrite

Wheel-throwing class for the beginner or for the potter that needs a quick refresher of basic concepts and techniquesCentering, pulling walls, shaping, and trimming wet clay on the wheel will all be coveredEach student will attempt to make 2 pieces1.5 hour classIncludes glazes and firings, studio tour and overview of the firing processAges 13 and upPieces will be ready for pickup 3-5 weeks after completion of classRefund/Cancellation Policy: With at least 48 hours notice before your class starts you may: Reschedule/credit your session for another time (pending availability of spots) or cancel for a refund.After the 48 hour period we are unable to offer either of these two options, for any reason, including COVID, illness, injury or unexpected travel.Eventbrite fee is non-refundable. No credit for no call/no shows.There is no public restroom on site (porta potty only). Short fingernails are strongly recommended :) Some of our farm animals may make guest appearances (miniature horses, turkeys, chickens, goats, dogs, cats). Please let us know of any animal allergies. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class start time. In very rare cases, sometimes accidents happen in the kiln. If your pot does not survive, we offer a coupon for a future class to allow you to try again. No refunds or credits for loss/cracks/firing-related damage of your pottery. Information Source: Common Clay at White Oak Barn | eventbrite

Since the mid-1980s, multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker, Thomas Allen Harris Jr (Tahj), has used a wide range of media including video, photography, installations, film, and performance to examine the nuances of Black and queer identity and subjectivity, particularly within the construction of the diaspora and the family model. Harris has been developing a co-creative and socially engaged practice that re-interprets identity, autobiography, and representation in the digital archive. For over three decades, by interweaving personal biographical material, Harris illuminates the notion of family through the Black queer gaze and pushes the boundaries of documentary filmmaking by creating internal and external dialogues that champion self-actualization and transcend artificial boundaries. In this week-long celebration of Tahj’s body of work, a series of videotapes derived from the artist’s archive from the 1990s, his first feature documentary film Vintage: Families of Value, as well as the PBS broadcast documentary series Family Pictures USA will all be screened at Scribe Video Center. Through a pop-up archival exhibition, A Return: Reflections, Place & Diaspora, curated by Darah Gaines Martin, we visit Brazil as well as various US cities during the 1990s, diving into various themes of family, spirituality, and self. We find ourselves in conversation with critically acclaimed poet and activist Essex Hemphill and transported back to moments of pre-adolescence, grappling with the concepts of intersectional identities. In these six pieces, Harris uniquely examines diasporic culture, as well as the human condition and Black and queer identity, through the preservation of the present moment, including candid discussion and performance art. In Vintage: Families of Value, Thomas captures three Black families through the eyes of gay and lesbian siblings including Harris and his brother Lyle Ashton Harris. The film examines the family model around themes of sexuality and identity. In addition to Vintage, Cass Arrington, a former student of Tahj and Philadelphia native, will screen their short film, The World Before Me, about multi-generational experiences of growing up queer across two generations of family history. Family Pictures USA journeys through a rapidly changing landscape where the hallmarks of a familiar and idealized “America” are being transformed. In America’s comeback city, “Detroit”, the series reveals the city’s rise and fall and rise again through personal photos and stories of the city’s proud inhabitants. Through Family Pictures USA, the family photo album becomes actualized as a tool for collective social and cultural healing. Through this showcase, we pay homage to the dynamic benevolence that is Black and queer identity. Each piece selected for viewing encompasses the multiple dimensions of Tahj’s artistic practice through the exploration of togetherness and individuality. A Queer Black Body” honors influences across the diaspora as well as cultural spaces, leaders and artists that have, in some way shape or form, led us to come together presently at The Scribe Video Center in Philadelphia. Tahj’s video archive will be open to the public starting Monday, February 17th until February 24th. All attendees will be given the option to engage with the material through written and/or visual response modules for the course of the exhibition. The two night screening will happen on Thursday, February 20th and Friday, February 21st at 7pm. The Film Friday February 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM Family Pictures USA (Detroit: 2019, 60 min) In America’s comeback city, “Detroit”, the series introduces descendants of both Native Americans and slaves whose ancestors helped build the city. Thomas visits the oldest hat store in the U.S. and learns about a border wall paid for by the U.S. government that was constructed to separate Black and white neighborhoods. One of America’s most prosperous cities in 1960, Detroit’s rise and fall and rise again is revealed through personal photos and stories of the city’s proud inhabitants. The enormous influence of the auto industry, the rise of labor unions, cultural touchstones like the Motown sound, the devastating impacts of the 1967 riots and the city’s renaissance today are all explored via family narratives and memories, expanding our understanding of Detroit and its multilayered story. Thomas Allen Harris is a critically acclaimed, interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and scholar whose work explores family, identity, and spirituality. Drawing from the rich canon of African American and African Diaspora literature and arts, he utilizes a wide range of media including video, photography, installations, film, and performance, as well as curation and written texts, to draw audiences into internal and external dialogues that transcend the artificial barriers – personal and social – which separate people from each other and themselves. Darah Gaines Martin is an NYC-based filmmaker and producer. Graduating from Delaware State University with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising, Darah’s work across film and video centers joy, exploration, and self actualization. Currently, Darah works as an associate producer on Thomas Allen Harris’ upcoming feature documentary film My Mom, The Scientist. Cassidy Arrington is a 23 year old nonbinary multi-media artist based in and from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a BA in Ethnicity, Race, & Migration Studies from Yale College. In 2024, Arrington became a resident artist at the TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image and the Painted Bride Art Center. Director Thomas Allen Harris, is expected to be joined by Cass Arrington, Darah Gaines Martin, Donald Perry for post-screening discussions on Thursday and Friday. Conversations will be moderated by special guest programmer Denise A. Greene. Information Source: Scribe Video Center | eventbrite

For over 30 years Thomas Allen Harris has been creating deeply personal films that re-interpret the idea of documentary, autobiography, and personal archive. This Body of Work will showcase two documentaries – Vintage: Families of Value and Family Pictures USA – featuring rarely-seen footage. As a Black queer artist, Thomas Allen Harris’ digital archive from the 1980s and 90’s captures themes of identity, community, and self-actualization. Through the personal documentation of himself, his family, and his community, Thomas examines the full range of the human condition while preserving the present moment. February 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM Family Pictures USA by Thomas Allen Harris (USA, 2019, 3 episodes) Out of this methodology, in 2019, Harris created the PBS series Family Pictures USA, a new format of television that takes a radical look at neighborhoods and cities of the United States through the lens of family photographs, collaborative performances, and personal testimony sourced from their communities. In 2021, Harris launched the Family Pictures Institute for Inclusive Storytelling to expand upon this work through robust research, evaluation, scholarly discussion, and artistic interpretation. Director Thomas Allen Harris and filmmaker/producer Darah Gaines are expected to join us. Thomas Allen Harris is a critically acclaimed, interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and scholar whose work explores family, identity, and spirituality. Drawing from the rich canon of African American and African Diaspora literature and arts, he utilizes a wide range of media including video, performances, and written texts to draw audiences into internal and external dialogues that transcend the artificial barriers – personal and social – which separate people from each other and themselves. Darah Gaines Martin (she/they) is an NYC-based filmmaker and producer. She has worked on creative projects was a director, producer, creative director, videographer, and editor. She is a practitioner of joy and exploration, on a mission to activate deep levels of self-love and acceptance. She graduated from Delaware State University with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising. Currently, Darah works as an associate producer at Little Light Productions and as an associate producer on Thomas Allen Harris’ upcoming feature documentary film My Mom, The Scientist. Cassidy Arrington is a 23 year old nonbinary multi-media artist based in and from Philadelphia with a BA in Ethnicity, Race, & Migration Studies from Yale College. Arrington’s artwork is primarily lens-based and centers intimacy, wilderness, and transience in queer and Black coming of age. Information Source: Scribe Video Center | eventbrite