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THE WITTE LECTURE SERIES presents Shahzia Sikander
04.15.21
The Newport Beach Public Library's Witte Lecture Series presents Shahzia Sikander - Beauty, Power & Extraordinary Realities on Friday, April 16 at 6:19 p.m. on Zoom.
Pioneering Pakistani American artist Shahzia Sikander is one of the most influential artists working today. She is celebrated for her figurative painting, sculptures and installations inspired by traditional Persian miniatures.
Sikander will discuss her latest artwork, exhibitions, and forthcoming book Shahzia Sikander: Extraordinary Realities (2021, Hirmer Publishers). Learn how she expands and subverts traditional themes to explore cultural identity, gender, and other under-represented narratives. Sikander received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2006 and was awarded the State Department Medal of Arts in 2012. Her work has been exhibited around the world including the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Museum of Modern Art, Sydney; Irish Modern Museum of Art, Dublin; and the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao.
In conversation with Meg Linton, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Beach Public Library Foundation.
General $35 per household // NBPLF Members receive 25% Discount.
Registration is available here.
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2ND & PCH Offers Free Outdoor Experiences
04.14.21
2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s open-air coastal retail, dining and lifestyle center invites the community to stay, shop, dine and relax. Seaport Way continues to be closed to vehicular traffic providing additional common area seating and unique experiences for guests to enjoy responsibly.
PCH Movies & Moonlight returns on Friday, April 16th at sunset with a special feature of Aquaman. Movies are complimentary to the community; self-seating will be available on a first come first serve basis. Seating will be limited due to social distancing. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Limited seating will be provided by the center and propane heaters will be centralized within the street.
2ND & PCH offers an array of restaurants, retailers and specialty services within the center for the community to enjoy before, during or after the movie. Attendees should be advised that this movie is rated PG-13. Parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13, please visit our website for additional information regarding the movie rating.
April also features a variety of live musical performances from two Southern California favorites. Blending country and back alley rock-and-roll, Los Angeles-based band Feed the Kitty will perform on Saturday, April 17th, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the grand staircase. Later in the month, singer-songwriter Lisa Ritchie returns with ambient music on Wednesday, April 21st 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the grand staircase.
Creative Communal’s Makers Market returns Sunday, April 25 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Seaport Way. This uniquely curated open-air market has something for everyone featuring over twenty local makers, kids' activities, a creative photo op, and live music.
2ND & PCH remains committed to health and wellness and is taking extra precautions to ensure the community feels welcome and safe while visiting the center. For the latest information and details about 2ND & PCH health and safety protocols and a complete list of tenants visit 2ndandpch.com..
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