Latest Events in East End(December Updated)

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Discover the joys of cycling with Adult Only Cycle Training at East End Park in Leeds. This event is designed for complete beginners and individuals looking to boost their confidence on two wheels. The session offers traffic-free riding and is open to those aged 16 and above. Whether you have never learned to cycle or are looking to get back on a bike after years, this training is perfect for you. Bikes and helmets are available for borrowing, or you can bring your own. Qualified instructors will assist you in improving your balance, confidence, and cycling skills. Once you have honed your abilities during the initial session, you can progress to our advanced courses. An email will be sent before the event, detailing the meeting point and other important information. Explore our FAQs on the Adult Training webpage for further details. Join us on May 18, 2024, at East End Park Crown Green Bowling Club for this free event and fill out our survey to help secure future funding.

Adrienne Brodeur will be discussing her novel "Little Monsters" in Cov. with Cynthia Newberry Martin at East End Books Ptown in Provincetown on August 1, 2024, at 6 pm. The story follows Ken and Abby Gardner, who grapple with the long-lasting effects of their mother's absence and their complex relationship with their father, Adam, an oceanographer with bipolar disorder. As Adam's seventieth birthday approaches, family dynamics come to the forefront as secrets unravel and a new individual, Steph, enters the picture. Set against the backdrop of Cape Cod, "Little Monsters" offers a gripping tale of family intricacies and emotional depth. Adrienne Brodeur, known for her memoir "Wild Game," and Cynthia Newberry Martin, author of several acclaimed novels, promise an engaging discussion at this literary event. Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this captivating narrative. Tickets for the event range from $0 to $25, and it will take place at East End Books Ptown, located at 389 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657.

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here for updates on this and other exhibition-related events. Susan L. Beningson is an independent curator based in New York City. Her most recent exhibition We The People: Xu Bing and Sun Xun Respond to the Declaration of Independence was part of the Asia Society Museum Triennial (2020-2021). From 2013 through 2019 she served as a curator of Asian Art at the Brooklyn Museum. Her curatorial projects during this tenure included the exhibition One: Xu Bing and the reinstallation of the Arts of China galleries. Previously, Dr. Beningson taught Asian and Islamic art history at the City University of New York, Rutgers University, and Columbia University and worked at the Princeton University Art Museum. She has lectured and published widely on both contemporary and historical Asian art. She is a member of the Collections and Museum Advisory Committees of the Asia Society and previously served on the board of the Freer and Sackler Galleries, Smithsonian Institution. Prior to her museum and academic careers, she worked in the corporate sector. Dr. Beningson received her doctoral degree in Chinese art and archaeology and master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from New York University. Vishakha Desai - A noted scholar of Asian art and the life partner of Robert Oxnam, Vishakha N. Desai has been a senior advisor for Global Affairs to the President and Chair of Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University for more than a decade. Prior to joining Columbia, Dr. Desai was at the Asia Society for twenty two years, initially as the director of its museum and as Vice President for Arts and Culture programs, and then as President of the global organization from 2004 through 2012. She is known for introducing American audiences to the contemporary arts of Asia through such landmark exhibitions as Traditions/Tensions: Contemporary Arts from Asia, Inside Out: Contemporary Chinese Art, and Edge of Desire: Recent Art from India. As President of the Asia Society, Dr. Desai was the first woman and person of Asian origin to lead the legendary organization encompassing arts, culture, policy, and education. She expanded the Society’s scope by establishing Asia21, a program for emerging leaders from Asia and the U.S. and a center on U.S.-China relations, opening offices in India and Korea, and inaugurating new buildings in Hong Kong and Houston in addition to New York. Prior to joining Asia Society, Desai was a curator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in charge of Indian, Southeast Asian and Islamic arts as well as head of academic and public programs. She began her museum career as a twenty-one year-old educator at the Cleveland Museum of Art and served as a head fo family programs at the Brooklyn Museum before going to graduate school. In recognition of her distinguished museum career, President Barak Obama appointed her to the board of Institute of Libraries and Museums. Recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, Dr.Desai received her doctorate in Asian Art from University of Michigan and holds five honorary degrees. Her books include, Life at Court: Art for India’s Rulers (1985), Gods, Guardians, and Lovers: Temple Structures from North India, 700-1200 AD (1994), Asian Art in the 21st Century (ed. 2006), and an award winning memoir, World as Family: A Journey of Multi-rooted Belongings (2021). Her new edited volume, Politics of Visual Arts in a Changing World will be published in late 2025 by Columbia University Press. About the Exhibition: Finding Qi (pronounced chee) showcases Oxnam’s sculpture, paintings, and photography, inspired by Chinese scholar stones and cultural concepts. “In Chinese tradition, the term Qi has many meanings, but for me, it means an invisible but palpable source of creative energy, both artistically and psychologically,” Oxnam once explained. As an artist, in the later decades of his life, Oxnam took inspiration from the thousand-year tradition of transforming ancient, weathered stones into Chinese Scholar’s rocks, creating a contemporary take on the roots and tree trunks found on North Fork beaches. He emphasized the infinite variety of these sea-tossed shapes with sandpaper and milk paint, reshuffling place and time. He aimed to release what he called their “inner dynamism,” an approach he took from the Chinese concept of Qi. His photographs are close-up macro lens meditations on the glacial rocks at Rocky Point, and his paintings are modernized versions of Chinese splash ink paintings, but with added acrylic paints on Chinese rice paper. The exhibition is complemented with programming, including two panel discussions regarding Chinese art and dissociative brain disorders, respectively, as they relate to Oxnam’s work. “No matter the medium, no matter how various the results, what Robert Oxnam did with his art was to merge cultures and experiences into the creation of something that is both rooted and new,” notes Amei Wallach. Oxnam died at his Greenport home in April, 2024. Finding Qi honors his legacy. Join Amei, Vishakha, and members of our creative community for the Opening Reception held at the The Andy Tarshis Fine Art Gallery and the 11 West Gallery to celebrate Robert's work and influence. Light refreshments are served. Please note, photos and/or video may be taken during this event and used for marketing purposes. Please reach out to eeagallery@eastendarts.org if you require any accommodations. Exhibition is on view Thursdays-Sundays, April 5th - May 10th and will include other special gallery events. More information Information Source: East End Arts | eventbrite

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP here for updates on this and other exhibition-related events. Dr. Milissa Kaufman -Dr. Kaufman is a psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. At McLean Hospital, she is the Director of the Initiative for Trauma Research, Training and Care. She also is the Medical Director at the Hill Center for Women and the Adult Outpatient Trauma Clinic. Dr. Kaufman completed her doctoral training with Dr. Terry Keane at the National Center for PTSD. Then, after graduating from Boston University’s combined MD/PhD Program, she trained with Dr. James Chu within the MGH/McLean Hospital psychiatry residency program. She has 25 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of trauma-spectrum and dissociative disorders. She has published widely in these areas. Currently, she serves as a principal investigator or a co-investigator on various studies designed to further our understanding of the neurobiology of PTSD and dissociative identity disorder. Her research utilizes a multimodal approach involving sophisticated psychometric assessment paired with neuroimaging, psychophysiology, genetic, and neurocognitive techniques. She and her colleagues at McLean Hospital have received both philanthropic funding and federal funding from the National Institute of Mental Health to study biomarkers of dissociation in traumatized individuals. Dr. Kaufman has been honored to receive numerous national and local awards for her work as a clinician, as a researcher, and as an educator. She is the former Associate Training Director for the MGH/McLean Adult Psychiatry Residency Program and currently serves as their Director of Trauma Psychiatry Didactics curriculum. Vishakha Desai - A noted scholar of Asian art and the life partner of Robert Oxnam, Vishakha N. Desai has been a senior advisor for Global Affairs to the President and Chair of Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University for more than a decade. Prior to joining Columbia, Dr. Desai was at the Asia Society for twenty two years, initially as the director of its museum and as Vice President for Arts and Culture programs, and then as President of the global organization from 2004 through 2012. She is known for introducing American audiences to the contemporary arts of Asia through such landmark exhibitions as Traditions/Tensions: Contemporary Arts from Asia, Inside Out: Contemporary Chinese Art, and Edge of Desire: Recent Art from India. As President of the Asia Society, Dr. Desai was the first woman and person of Asian origin to lead the legendary organization encompassing arts, culture, policy, and education. She expanded the Society’s scope by establishing Asia21, a program for emerging leaders from Asia and the U.S. and a center on U.S.-China relations, opening offices in India and Korea, and inaugurating new buildings in Hong Kong and Houston in addition to New York. Prior to joining Asia Society, Desai was a curator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in charge of Indian, Southeast Asian and Islamic arts as well as head of academic and public programs. She began her museum career as a twenty-one year-old educator at the Cleveland Museum of Art and served as a head fo family programs at the Brooklyn Museum before going to graduate school. In recognition of her distinguished museum career, President Barak Obama appointed her to the board of Institute of Libraries and Museums. Recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, Dr.Desai received her doctorate in Asian Art from University of Michigan and holds five honorary degrees. Her books include, Life at Court: Art for India’s Rulers (1985), Gods, Guardians, and Lovers: Temple Structures from North India, 700-1200 AD (1994), Asian Art in the 21st Century (ed. 2006), and an award winning memoir, World as Family: A Journey of Multi-rooted Belongings (2021). Her new edited volume, Politics of Visual Arts in a Changing World will be published in late 2025 by Columbia University Press. Amei Wallach - Amei Wallach’s latest documentary, Taking Venice, debuted in New York and Los Angeles in May, 2024, and at the North Fork Arts Center and, as a collaboration between The Church and Sag Harbor Cinema last summer. The film uncovers the story behind rumors that the U.S. Government and a team of high-placed insiders rigged the 1964 Venice Biennale, so their chosen artist Robert Rauschenberg could win the Grand Prize. She was Chief Art Critic for Newsday from 1984-1995 and an on-air arts essayist for what is now known as PBS NewsHour during much of that time. As an art critic, Wallach's articles have appeared in publications such as The New York Times, New York Times Magazine, The Nation, Smithsonian, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Art in America, ARTnews, Aperture, Parkett, and The Brooklyn Rail. Wallach has interviewed and profiled artists Salvador Dalí, Jeff Koons, Willem de Kooning. As a filmmaker, Wallach co-directed and co-produced the documentary portrait Louise Bourgeois: The Spider, the Mistress, and the Tangerine with Marion Cajori in 2008 and directed Ilya and Emilia Kabakov: Enter Here, exploring the history of the artists, born in Ukraine under Joseph Stalin, who made the North Fork home for the last 30 years. About the Exhibition: Finding Qi (pronounced chee) showcases Oxnam’s sculpture, paintings, and photography, inspired by Chinese scholar stones and cultural concepts. “In Chinese tradition, the term Qi has many meanings, but for me, it means an invisible but palpable source of creative energy, both artistically and psychologically,” Oxnam once explained. As an artist, in the later decades of his life, Oxnam took inspiration from the thousand-year tradition of transforming ancient, weathered stones into Chinese Scholar’s rocks, creating a contemporary take on the roots and tree trunks found on North Fork beaches. He emphasized the infinite variety of these sea-tossed shapes with sandpaper and milk paint, reshuffling place and time. He aimed to release what he called their “inner dynamism,” an approach he took from the Chinese concept of Qi. His photographs are close-up macro lens meditations on the glacial rocks at Rocky Point, and his paintings are modernized versions of Chinese splash ink paintings, but with added acrylic paints on Chinese rice paper. The exhibition is complemented with programming, including two panel discussions regarding Chinese art and dissociative brain disorders, respectively, as they relate to Oxnam’s work. “No matter the medium, no matter how various the results, what Robert Oxnam did with his art was to merge cultures and experiences into the creation of something that is both rooted and new,” notes Amei Wallach. Oxnam died at his Greenport home in April, 2024. Finding Qi honors his legacy. Join Amei, Vishakha, and members of our creative community for the Opening Reception held at the The Andy Tarshis Fine Art Gallery and the 11 West Gallery to celebrate Robert's work and influence. Light refreshments are served. Please note, photos and/or video may be taken during this event and used for marketing purposes. Please reach out to eeagallery@eastendarts.org if you require any accommodations. Exhibition is on view Thursdays-Sundays, April 5th - May 10th and will include other special gallery events. More information Information Source: East End Arts | eventbrite

Clos de la Tech 2019 Vintage Release Party We're excited to invite you to a special afternoon celebrating the release of our 2019 Clos de la Tech Pinot Noirs. Join us for an intimate tasting experience at The Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Company featuring perfectly paired artisan cheese and a first tate of this exceptional vintage. Information Source: Clos de la Tech | eventbrite

This is a reunion show not to be missed as Coastal Raynge, once again, is gonna rock the Old Princeton Landing. This 5 player rock band will take you back through the course of time playing some of the best rock and southern rock tunes ever made. The energy will be high and generations of Coastside folk will flock to the OPL to see this beloved band. Rumor also has it we will be celebrating an important birthday in the evening for Mr. John Steadman. This will be a very special show not to be missed. Information Source: Old Princeton Landing | eventbrite

Looking for a whale of a good time in Half Moon Bay, California? Well, look no further! Our Half Moon Bay, California scavenger hunt is the perfect way to dive into all the fun this charming coastal town has to offer. Join us as we explore the Downtown neighborhood and uncover hidden gems and local legends. From Mac Dutra Park to Half Moon Bay City Hall, we'll have you laughing, learning, and racing against the clock as you solve clues and complete challenges. So grab your team, put on your thinking caps, and get ready for an adventure like no other! Don't miss out on the thrill of the Half Moon Bay, California scavenger hunt! Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Half Moon Bay, California? Look no further than our thrilling scavenger hunt in the vibrant Downtown neighborhood. Get ready to unravel mysteries and discover unique landmarks without breaking a sweat. From the lively atmosphere of Mac Dutra Park to the historic charm of Half Moon Some of what you'll see: Main Street Goldworks Clock, First Bridge Erected in San Mateo Co, Joseph Debenedetti Building Explore The City: Discover the best sights in your city with your group and answer questions that can only be found in person, hidden on plaques, statues, art, and more. Photo Challenges and Activities: Each person will have an interactive role and will receive texted photo challenges and fun activities to enjoy with the rest of the group. Earn points for the best photos! How it works: 1. You can start at any time you wish – this is a self-guided scavenger hunt. 2. The duration of each hunt is 1.5 to 2 hours. 3. Visit our website to purchase tickets. 4. Download our Let's Roam app from the Play Store or App Store. Register and redeem the tickets there to get started. 5. The app will guide you throughout the tour and the challenges you need to accomplish! 6. For any help or concerns, contact our customer service, and we'll be more than happy to assist you! This scavenger hunt is app-led, allowing you to start at any time without the need for a tour guide or reservation. Are you ready for a fun-filled and epic adventure? Compete with your friends and family, purchase some tickets, download our app to get started, and... ROAM ON!! Find more scavenger hunts near you! Visit https://www.letsroam.com Information Source: Let's Roam Scavenger Hunt Adventures | eventbrite

   San Mateo County Farm Bureau is a non-profit organization that services the farming community of San Mateo County. Its membership consists of 98% of all county farmers whose dues are the organization’s primary funding source.    The policy making body of the Farm Bureau is the 9 member Board of Directors. Elected by their peers, the Board represents a cross-section of the county agricultural community.    The Farm Bureau works to enhance the agricultural industry in San Mateo County. Many activities focus on education of consumers, employees and farmers. In addition, we offer local scholarships, safety programs, school agriculture support and bilingual training materials for farm operators.    We are the leading agricultural organization in San Mateo County and are part of the California Farm Bureau Federation, the foremost agricultural organization in the state.    For more information, please call (650) 726-4485, contact Executive Director Jess Brown at (831) 818-1193 or email us at smcfbhmb@aol.com   Information Source: San Mateo County Farm Bureau | eventbrite

East End Books Ptown presents: Tess Callahan Dawnland in Conv. w/ David Hicks The Gospel According to Danny 6/26 at 6pm. Ptown bookstore. *****Watch the Livestream at East End Books Ptown Page Here: Note: The event may start a few minutes late as the in-person crowd gets seated... On a fated summer getaway in Cape Cod, two families on the verge of fracture contend with the secrets of the past in a powerful and moving novel by the author of April & Oliver. April, her brother-in-law Oliver, and their families reunite in Cape Cod on an exquisite stretch of beach called Dawnland. After eleven summers of building traditions―kayaking, whale watching, bonfires, and ocean swims―this year comes with new threats both on and off the coastline. Before their marriages, April and Oliver had an intense but disastrous fling that they kept hidden. Although they moved on with their lives, their more recent fiery encounter is getting harder to keep secret―especially as the week unravels, revealing fault lines not only between husbands and wives but between brothers, fathers and sons, and children growing up amid discord and lies. Ground zero for conflict is April’s volatile teenage son, Lochlann. The family structure begins to teeter. Secrets are surfacing. As everyone faces the consequences of their choices, the truth could finally forge them together or tear them apart forever. The Gospel According to Danny by David Hicks A motormouth Philip Roth. Matt Bell, author of Appleseed At the dawn of the new millennium, Danny Gausepohl seems to have it all: a marriage to his college sweetheart, Lia Adams-a middle-class Jewish academic-, a steady job as head waiter at The American Bistro near the Bronx, and his first home in Brewster. But the stability he's built is fragile. Missteps, betrayals, and a devastating school shooting upend his world, unraveling everything he holds dear. Meanwhile, the nation itself is in turmoil. The Columbine massacre, the contested Bush/Gore election, and the tragedy of 9/11 mark the beginning of a new, fractured America. Over the next fifteen years, Danny is forced to navigate personal and national upheaval, struggling to hold onto his identity as a hardworking husband and father. But when that identity is ripped away, he faces his greatest challenge yet: reinventing himself in a country that no longer feels like home. The Gospel According to Danny is a deeply human story about love, fatherhood, and the cost of a divided nation, perfect for fans of Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates, and We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver. As Danny grapples with the loss of his values, beliefs, and sense of self, he must ask: Is there anything-or anyone-left to come home to? Tess Callahanis the author of April & Oliver. Her essays and stories have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Writer’s Digest, National Public Radio, AGNI, Narrative Magazine, AWP: The Writer’s Notebook, Newsday, The Common, the Best American Poetry blog, and elsewhere. Her TEDx talk on creativity is titled “The Love Affair Between Creativity and Constraint.” Tess is a graduate of Boston College and Bennington College Writing Seminars and teaches creative writing and meditation. A dual citizen of the United States and Ireland, she lives with her family and number one life coach: her dog. For more information, visit www.tesscallahan.com. David Hicks David Hicks is the author of the novel-in-stories White Plains, a finalist for the Colorado Book Award and Westword's #1 book by Colorado authors; and The Magic Ticket, an autobiographical children's book. An award-winning professor and recipient of two Fulbright scholarships (Czech Republic 2020 and 2022), David is also the founding director of the Regis University MFA in Creative Writing and current director of the nationally ranked Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University. He and his wife Cynthia are the founders of Electric City Writers in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where they live with their demonically charming dog Louie. Visit david-hicks.com. Information Source: East End Books Ptown | eventbrite