Calendar

In the Arts Center's Galleries

February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021 @ Irving Arts Center

Visit IrvingArtsCenter.com for virtual tours and video content featuring current exhibitions.

* Artistry and Inspiration: Annual Black History Month Exhibition | Main Gallery | Feb. 6-27 | Opening Reception Feb. 6
* Steven Foutch: Prints | Dupree Lobby Gallery | Through Feb. 20
* Natalie Lambert: MFA Thesis Exhibition | Focus Gallery | Feb. 6-March 27

Open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free to view; advance reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, visit IrvingArtsCenter.com.

Virtual Lunch and Learn

February 2, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Virtual, via Zoom

Lunch and Learn at Irving Arts Center (IAC) has gone virtual! Every Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m., an informal adult education program meets weekly on Zoom to discuss art topics that tie into current exhibitions at the IAC galleries. Videos, lectures, peer presentations and guest speakers are some of the activities offered. Jump on Zoom, relax and join the conversation. For more information, email IAC's Director of Exhibits, Marcie Inman, at minman@cityofriving.org.

NEA Big Read (Online): Succulent Garden & Terrarium Workshop

February 2, 2021, 12:00 PM

Learn how to create a succulent garden or terrarium taught by Irving Garden & Arts. Supplies may be picked up at library locations prior to the workshop, while supplies last. Adults.

For Zoom meeting details, please email LibAdmin@CityofIrving.org or send a DM on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, using the handle Irving Public Library. Please specify the program title, date, and time.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

NEA Big Read (Online): The Big Write Poetry Contest For All Ages

February 2, 2021, All Day

Write a poem with the theme "Ordinary to Extraordinary," focusing on how the simple things can make a big difference. The contest starts Jan. 23, and entries must be submitted by Feb. 12.

Prizes will be given for each age category:
Children up to age 10
Teens age 11 to 16
Young adults age 17 to 20
Adults age 21 and above.

Entries will be judged by theme, originality, and how well the poem blends with the subject matter of this year's NEA Big Read selection "A Small Story About the Sky" by poet Alberto Rios.

Please visit www.cityofirving.org/library for more information, including contest rules and guidelines, or stop by an Irving Public Library location for an entry form.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIF) No. 1

February 2, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Museum Advisory Board

February 2, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

ONLINE CLASS: Chair Cardio for Seniors

February 2, 2021, 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM

ONLINE CLASS: New Year New You Challenge

February 2, 2021, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Join HSC staff every Tuesday for a new challenge! They key to this class is to create a different approach on being healthy physically, mentally and emotionally. Open to 50-up.

ONLINE CLASS: Coffee with the Crew

February 2, 2021, 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

Join the Heritage crew or a cup of coffee and conversation. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up, talk to your peers or possibly learn something new from one of our guest speakers. Speakers and topics will vary weekly. Open to 50-up.

Online Class: Name that Animal

February 2, 2021, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Listen to staff as they give you a description of animals and you try and guess what they are.

Online Class: Paper Bag Puppet: Bumblebee

February 2, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us as we make a paper bag puppet. Supplies; yellow, black, white, pink construction paper and brown paper bag, crayons or markers, glue stick and scissors.

ONLINE CLASS: Radio Plays

February 2, 2021, 3:30 PM - 4:10 PM

Join us as we discover our inner actor or actress by reading scripts from radio shows! It’s vintage fun! Open to 18-up. Email Pat for more information.

Online Class: Hop, Jump and Skip

February 2, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Learn basic motor skills by way of fun activities.

ONLINE CLASS: Wacky Vegetarians

February 2, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Online via Zoom

Are you Vegetarian or vegan? Looking for new delicious recipes to tryout?
Join us on zoom to learn how to make fun wacky vegetarian recipes at home!

Online Class: Make Your Own Valentine

February 2, 2021, 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Let's make our parents, friends or sweetheart a valentine. Supplies: red, white, pink constructions paper, scissors, glue, crayons or markers.

ONLINE CLASS: Sports Talk

February 2, 2021, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Online via Zoom

Do you consider yourself a sports fan? Join us on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm to discuss the latest news in sports. Discussion topics will include fantasy sports, pick’em advice, trade rumors and the state of local sports franchises.

Online Class: Total Body Toning

February 2, 2021, 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Learn basic exercises you can do without equipment. Supplies: towel and water bottle.

Online Class: Jack Box Special

February 2, 2021, 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Join us for a family friendly video game. Supplies; electronic device