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Free Kids Event: Summer Fun Factory Feat. Creativity for Kids® (Alexandria)
Celebrate the start of summer with free in-store crafting featuring Creativity for Kids. Children can decorate a unique rock or create artwork using jewels. This activity is part of two free in-store events featuring craft projects.
Lakeshore Learning StoreOpen Mic Event
A milestone likened to the halfway point to network television syndication sets the tone for a lighthearted celebration. It looks back on two years of open mic nights filled with spur-of-the-moment jams, less-than-orderly changeovers, songs that were briefly banned then welcomed back, and plenty of happy mishaps. The focus is on the charm, chaos, and camaraderie that have shaped the first two years.
Evening Star CafeMetropolitan School of the Arts to Present Cirque
Metropolitan School of the Arts presents its year-end production, Cirque, on the stage of the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. The program highlights imagination and artistic craft, bringing a sense of spectacle to this culminating showcase.
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (AS)Houseplant 102 Workshop
Build practical know-how in a hands-on workshop centered on soil for plants. Explore the basics of soil science, then create a custom blend tailored to your needs. Take your personalized mix home, or use it during the session to pot a new plant. This is a helpful next step for anyone looking to advance their plant care skills.
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