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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.

Singer/Songwriter Dionne

February 5, 2021, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM @ Irving Arts Center

Presented by Entertainment Series of Irving. Texas-born Dionne, is an inspirational artist in possession of a dynamic voice with a neo-soulful vibe. A singer/songwriter who paints vivid pictures with her music, Dionne’s gift is the ability to express thoughtful themes in simple yet poetic terms. Her powerful R&B and smooth jazz sound feels refreshing and her music is real, simple, optimistic and relatable. Her elevating anthems will soothe the soul and calm a weary mind. The performance will be offered live in-person for a limited capacity, socially distanced audience.

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

February 5, 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.

ONLINE CLASS: Stretch and Tone I

February 5, 2021, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Adults ages 50 and older are invited to tune in and join Andrea for this 30-minute toning and stretching workout. This is a great way to improve general conditioning, flexibility, and stamina. We will spend the first portion of class working on strength and endurance, followed by an extended stretching period to increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness. Open to 50-up.

ONLINE CLASS: Stretch and Tone II

February 5, 2021, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Adults ages 50 and older are invited to tune in and join Andrea for this 30-minute toning and stretching workout. This is a great way to improve general conditioning, flexibility, and stamina. We will spend the first portion of class working on strength and endurance, followed by an extended stretching period to increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness. Open to 50-up.

Online Class: Ms. Destiny's Homeschool Survivor Games.

February 5, 2021, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Calling all Homeschoolers! 4 challenges, 1 survivor. Do you have what it takes to complete the challenge and become the final survivor. Sign up and receive your survivors kit to complete the first challenge. Let the games begin.

Online Class: Low Impact Aerobics

February 5, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join staff with some fun low impact exercise that will elevate your heart rate and keep you moving for 30 minutes.

ONLINE CLASS: Meals with Maria

February 5, 2021, 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Socialize while you learn and share recipes and cooking tips. Open to 18-up.

ONLINE CLASS: DIY Mardi Gras Beaded Frame

February 5, 2021, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

Open to 18-up.

ONLINE CLASS: HIIT The Ground Running

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

Are you looking to stay fit and active at home? Are you looking to HIIT your fitness goals with your friends and family? Then join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week for a FREE fitness class. Teens can come sign up in person at Lively Pointe Youth Center as well! HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training and includes a combination of cardio, plyometric and stretching exercises.

Online Class: Craft Time

February 5, 2021, 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Let's get crafty and creative using some basic arts and crafts materials such as construction paper, glue, scissors and crayons to make some fun easy crafts.

Online Class: Cimarron's Zoom Game Show

February 5, 2021, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us for fun games that you play in your home.

Online Class: Work the Abdominal Muscles

February 5, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

It's time to work your core body and train those stomach muscles.

Online Class: Among Us Video Game

February 5, 2021, 6:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Among Us is an online multiplayer social games that can be played on multiple gaming devices.