Images of American Indians infused with the history and mythology of the American West have made John Coleman one of the nation’s most highly regarded contemporary artists. This exhibition, made possible by Frankie and Howard Alper, provides an unparalleled opportunity to examine the career of this pioneering painter, sculptor and influential teacher. It includes creations in charcoal, graphite, oil and bronze, plus some works in progress. Coleman is an award-winning member of the Cowboy Artists of America, a Fellow Member of the National Sculpture Society and a Signature Member of the California Art Club.
Museum Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Closed Monday
Mixed Media artist LynnRae Lowe has embarked on an exploration of the aleph bet through the works of 20th Century Jewish masters of abstract expressionism. Borrowing from the signature styles of Louise Nevelson, Mark Rothko, Adolf Gottlieb and more, she teases out a deeper understanding of the depths and intricacies of the Hebrew alphabet.
Chanukah Character Breakfast at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road from 10 am-3 pm. Enjoy pancakes and latkes with some of your child’s favorite characters, including Olaf, Minions and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! There’s menorah building, crafts, music and more. $15/person non-members, $11/person members, ages 12 months and under are free. 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Chanukah Super Sunday in the Hallway at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road from 10 am-3 pm. Family-friendly open house with PJ Library story time, games, bounce house and prepare for Chanukah with cookie decoration and dreidel play time. 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Free admission.
Chinese food will be sold.
Bring your own game to play or choose one of ours.
Hanukkah Night Out at Club XS, 5851 E Speedway Blvd., Tucson at 5 pm. Eat Chinese cuisine, enjoy Jewish folk rock music and light Hanukkah candles. Presented by Chabad Tucson. $25 adults, $18 children. 520-881-7956 or info@ChabadTucson.com.
Hanukkah Party at Beth Shalom Temple Center, 1751 N Rio Mayo, Green Valley at 5 pm. Hanukkah You-Tube video show, live entertainment, sing-along, latkes, doughnuts and candle lighting ceremony. $7 ($5 members). 520-648-6690.
Winter Camp Rimon at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, 980 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Field trips, themed activities, sports, art projects, cooking, science and more. 9 am-3:30 pm; extended hours available. Daily and weekly pricing. 480-897-0588 or evjcc.org.
Sing. Karaoke. Play games. Best Ugly sweater contest
Join us at TBS EV for an Ugly Sweater Chanukah Party!
6:30-9pm on 12/26
Please bring your chanukiot and candles to help light the night.
Don’t have an ugly sweater? No problem, join us at TBSEV Sunday, December 18th at 10 am in the social hall. Please bring a glue gun (if you have one) and an undecorated sweater.
Every hour on the hour another program begins.
Hanukkah concert, dancing, dreidel mania, photo booth, latkes, glow-in-the-dark room, Hanukkah boutique and more.