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Spring Concert: What if NORMAL, isn’t?

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE THREATRE. What if NORMAL isn’t?  is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of the wonderful, yet often irritating world of living with the personal idiosyncrasies of everyone who isn’t you. Through movement, text, and a diverse range of music, this work looks at what influences human beings to view the world from a wide range of perspectives and what the implications might be for us as individuals, communities, and a species. 7p—8p. $15—20

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Spring Eggstravaganza

EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. Celebrate the Spring Equinox, discover eggs & animals that hatch from eggs, including birds, reptiles, and monotremes. Family photo opportunities, crafts, demonstrations and the chance to meet live reptiles up close. 10a—2p. $5

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Spring Eggstravaganza

EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. Celebrate the Spring Equinox, discover eggs & animals that hatch from eggs, including birds, reptiles, and monotremes. Family photo opportunities, crafts, demonstrations and the chance to meet live reptiles up close. 10a—2p. $5

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The Bear Facts

EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. In celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, discover facts about the 8 bears of the world! This special exhibition will have replica skulls, claws, teeth, and more representing all 8 bear species, photo opportunities for the entire family, & special bear themed crafts. 10a—2p. $5

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The Bear Facts

EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. In celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, discover facts about the 8 bears of the world! This special exhibition will have replica skulls, claws, teeth, and more representing all 8 bear species, photo opportunities for the entire family, & special bear themed crafts. 10a—2p. $5

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Art in Action: Putah Creek Flora “Print or Paint”

PENCE GALLERY. Learn about Putah Creek’s native plants and trees and why they are important to our local ecosystem! Use your observational skills to create watercolor illustrations of flowers, branches and pinecones and discover unique patterns of leaves and roots by making rubbings and prints. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required. 1p—3p. $4 members/$8 non-members.

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Art in Action: Putah Creek Fauna “Sketch or Sculpt”

PENCE GALLERY. Discover the animals of Putah Creek! Explore and examine a variety of taxidermy specimens, pelts, and replica skulls including beavers, raccoons, owls, and more. Create detailed illustrations and clay sculptures highlighting the unique appearance, form, and structure of each creature.  Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required. 1p—3p. $4 memebers/$8 non-members

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Painting with Fabric and Thread

THE ARTERY. March is fiber month with a vibrant display of creativity. This show displays an amazing artistic range—abstract, realism, florals, landscapes, quilting, embroidery, silk painting. Free

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Second Friday HeART About

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Lovers of dance and art of all ages are welcome to stop by for some short performances including dances by the PTDT dancers, art by local artists Hala Alsaid, Sarah Clanton, Taylor Herrera, and Kelly Petkov, take a free class to learn a dance to Nat King Cole’s L-O-V-E, make a valentine, and enjoy light snacks! 5p—7p. Free

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