FEATURED EVENTS

Kickstart 2021 as CultureFest! takes over January with virtual events leading up to Lunar New Year, a festive holiday celebrated in many Asian cultures. In partnership with Send Chinatown Love.

Tennessee Storytime: "Dragon Dance, A Chinese New Year Book." The Chinese New Year starts on February 12 this year. Come read with us as we learn more about this special holiday!

Enjoy half-price admission at Roger Williams Park Zoo in January and February during the Zoo’s annual “Winter Wonder Days,” offered Thursday through Monday from 10 AM-4 PM. Get out of the cold and check out the Zoo’s “Faces of the Rainforest” exhibit where you can meet the indigenous monkeys, birds, amphibians, and reptiles of the Amazon Rainforest. Learn more and plan your visit at rwpzoo.org.

FEATURING ORIGINAL L.A. CAST! - Laugh, cry, and discover the power of food to nourish, heal, or move us to action. From learning the secret to Grandma’s brisket, to personal stories of eating disorders, to the fascinating history of how the International House of Pancakes was started, true stories of food, culture, and community are blended together with a healthy dollop of humor for a truly delicious storytelling event...for anyone who loves to eat!

ORIGINAL SHOW - Carole King’s Tapestry spawned four Grammy Awards, a string of hit singles and still ranks as one of the best-selling albums of all time. Recorded simultaneously with James Taylor’s Mud Slide Slim and Joni Mitchell's Blue, CenterStage honors the 50th Anniversary of this groundbreaking time in music history. Featuring Kelly Izzo Shapiro, Sarah Eide, and Jon Lewis. A special event created exclusively for JCC CenterStage.

It’s time to head outside and explore the starry skies! Join our planetarium educators on Facebook Live as they take you on a journey of what’s currently visible in the evening skies. Together, we’ll explore the sky above Minnesota, including seasonal constellations, the Moon, and visible planets. There’s something in the sky for everyone! Don’t forget to bring your questions, as we’ll save time for Q & A. Be sure to download your own current Minnesota Skies Guide. https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/star-map/ All ages

We invite you to Norman Bird Sanctuary for an evening of fun, storytelling, and relaxation in nature. Bundle up, bring your family or pod, and let us do the rest! Join us under the stars at Norman Bird Sanctuary to listen to professional storyteller Len Cabral around the comfort of individual firepits. Enjoy beer, wine, a steamy cup of hot chocolate, or sweets from our generous sponsor, Edible Arrangements of Warren, Rhode Island. We welcome adults and children to gather around the campfire beneath a full moon to learn about who freed the seasons from Old Man Winter, why the coyote howls at the moon, and more! Len Cabral is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning storyteller and author who has been telling stories since 1976. He will be sharing stories to help ward off the chill and the darkness of a winter’s night. To learn more about Len Cabral and his masterful storytelling, visit: http://www.lencabral.com/about/ Cost per person: Adult Member: $25, Non-Member: $30, Under 21: $10