San Anselmo: Wednesday Afternoon Live at the Library, Dog Reminders, Recreation Reminders, Art Talk Tuesday

Wednesday Afternoon Live at the Library

Every Wednesday (6/18 to 8/6) at 1 p.m. in the Council Chambers (unless otherwise noted). Kids, parents and grandparents – don’t miss these weekly summer cultural events! 

June 25:  Dan Chan the Magic Man

Why master one kind of magic when you can conquer them all?  Few magicians today can compare with Chan’s incredible range of performance.  From sleight of hand tricks to circus stunts, the the art of Bian Lian, Chan does it all!

July 2:  Louis Pearl the Amazing Bubble Man

Meet author, inventor, and expert bubbler Louis Pearl.  Discover the incredibly fun science of Bubble-Ology! 

July 9:  Shadow Puppet Workshop “Shadow Paws”

Explore the magical work of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash.  The audience will be encouraged to participate throughout the program and everyone will receive shadow puppet templates to continue the fun at home! 

July 16:  Jelly Jam Time Story Dancing

Based on the principle that everything moves, and within everything there is movement, educator Risa Lenore skillfully guides children through an exploration of storytelling and dance.

July 23:  Coventry and Kaluza

Award winning circus artists present juggling, hula hooping, acrobatics, music, comedy and more!  Get ready, because the circus is coming to town.

July 30:  Storyteller Kirk Waller

In the age of iPads and video games, award-winning storyteller Kirk Waller is known for his ability to enrapture audiences with the spoken word – no gadgets necessary!  Tales from the African American tradition conveyed with musicality, mime, and emotion will captivate you.

August 6:  Kenn Adams Adventure Theater

This is a fast-paced, interactive, outrageously funny, theatrical experience for heroes of all ages!  Stick around for a party afterward to celebrate our reading achievements!

August 6, 2 p.m.  – Pizza Party and Face Painting!

Dog Reminders 

With the wonderful summer weather upon us, it’s a great time to take the dog out walking.  Please remember that when outside their yards, dogs should be under the control of the owner at all times.  Most dogs are walking with their owners on a leash, but even dogs on leash can “take exception” to another dog and pounce unexpectedly.  The best remedy is to know your dog and avoid situations where that can happen.

Also, please remember to carry a bag and clean up after your dog when walking.  This keeps San Anselmo clean and safe for everybody!

Recreation Reminders:

Creekside Q – Wednesday, June 25, 2014, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Creek Park.  Contact the Recreation Department at 258-4640 or recreation@townofsananselmo.org for additional information.  Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.sananselmorecreation.org and clicking on ACTIVITIES and entering the keyword Creekside Q in the search bar.

Master Planning Survey – The Town has embarked on a project that will help determine what the community’s recreational needs, wants and dreams are, and how best to accommodate those needs in the coming years through repair, renovation or construction of new community facilities.  We are collecting your opinions using an online survey.  They survey can be found at www.visionsananselmo.org.  If you haven’t participated yet, please do!

Art Talk Tuesday

The next Art Talk Tuesday will be held on Tuesday, July 8, at noon in the Town Hall Council Chambers.

The topic is “Gorgeous” and will be presented by a docent from the Asian Art Museum.

From June 20 to September 14, the Asian Art Museum will host an exhibition of key artworks from the SFMOMA and the Asian Art Museum. These artworks have been organized in provocative new contexts, charting the boundaries of beauty, and inviting visitors to ask: What is Gorgeous? 

Gorgeous features paintings, sculptures, and photographs by Marcel Duchamp, Jeff Koons, Marilyn Minter, Joan Miró, Meret Oppenheim, Trevor Paglen, Pablo Picasso, and others, grouped along with works ranging from a 1000-year-old Indian sculpture to a 16th-century Persian Koran to silk scrolls by Japanese artist Chobunsai Eishi. By juxtaposing a Mark Rothko painting with a Buddhist mandala or a 2000-year-old Chinese tomb figure with Janine Antoni's self-portrait sculpted in soap and chocolate, Gorgeous sheds new light on these works and inspires debate and discovery.

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