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SUMMARY:Enjoy the Art of Marita Dingus at the White River Valley Museum through May 26
DESCRIPTION:Nationally recognized artist Marita Dingus will be taking over the White River Valley Museum with her new exhibit Where Castoffs Go to Heal and Grow\, with an opening reception held from 5–7 p.m. on Wednesday\, Feb. 7\, 2024. \nThe exhibit will continue through May 26\, 2024. \n\nThe exhibit features 40 pieces spanning Dingus’s career.\nThe exquisitely upcycled assemblages range from 1 ft – 20 ft tall. These sculptures fill the Museum’s gallery space reflecting both the indoor and outdoor experiences of visiting Dingus’s family home\, now turned artist’s studio in Auburn.\nDingus’s work will also be displayed in the Museum’s permanent exhibits inviting visitors to contemplate what it means to see black faces in historic spaces where they have traditionally been excluded.\nConversely\, guests can ponder what histories the Black community shares with the historic people they are placed beside.\nThe exhibit features a slideshow of Dingus’s prolific work by photographer Joan Beard. In addition visitors can enjoy learning about the artist through a 20 minute video history piece created specifically for the exhibit and screening in the Museum’s lobby.\n\n“Where castoffs go to heal and grow\, and I initially think of the houseless population because they are definitely castoffs\, and if there was some place where they could heal and grow\, you know heal and fix themselves\,” Dingus said. “You know we are all broken in one way or the other and some more broken than others. So you know for me castoffs\, almost is like human beings that are cast off you know and when I make my art I have this statement about Africans were used during the institution of slavery and then discarded after the institution was over. \n“What do you do with broken things\, I mean in a lot of societies you throw them away\, but in some societies you try to fix them. So you know I consider fixing clothing\, fixing art.” \n“Working with Marita\, learning her history and about her art has been an absolute pleasure\,” Museum Director and exhibit curator Rachael McAlister said. “We are truly honored to be exhibiting her exceptional body of work and for the trust she put in us to interpret her pieces within the context of our permanent collection. I love the way our exhibits are in conversation with her art. But\, outside of the intellectual piece\, I am really most excited for kids to see her work. The sculptures are very approachable for the little ones and I think families will have a blast discovering them throughout the museum.” \nEvent details:\n\nWHAT: Where Castoffs Go to Heal and Grow: The Art of Marita Dingus\nWHERE: On Display at the White River Valley Museum\nWHEN: Feb. 7 – May 26\, 2024; Museum Open Wednesday – Sunday\, Noon – 4 p.m.\, Admission is FREE!\n\nExhibit Events: \n\nExhibit Opening Reception: Wednesday\, Feb. 7\, 2024\, 5 – 7 p.m.\nFamily Day: Let’s Make Art: Sunday\, Feb. 25\, 2024\, 1 – 3 p.m.\nMarita Dingus Artist Talk: Thursday\, Feb. 29\, 2024\, 2– 3 p.m.\nMarita Dingus Artist Talk: Thursday\, April 4\, 2024\, 6 – 7:30 p.m.\nMarita Dingus Artist Studio Open House: Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\, 1 – 3 p.m.\nExhibit Closing Reception: Thursday\, May 23\, 2024\, 5 – 7 p.m.\n\nAbout the White River Valley Museum\nThe White River Valley Museum creates an exciting and educational experience for visitors through a series of award-winning exhibits and programs on regional cultures\, arts and history. The Museum’s artifact collections focus on Puget Sound history\, Northwest Native culture\, Japanese immigration and the Northern Pacific Railway. \nThe Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE. \nCall 253-288-7433 or visit www.wrvmuseum.org for event information.
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LOCATION:White River Valley Museum\, 918 H St. S.E.\, Auburn\, WA\, 98002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet Disney\, Marvel & Cartoon Network star Kat Cressida at ‘Unlock The Con’ the weekend of Feb. 17-18
DESCRIPTION:Disney\, Marvel\, and Cartoon Network star Kat Cressida is set to grace ‘Unlock The Con’ in Auburn the weekend of Feb. 17-18\, 2024\, promising an exceptional Meet & Greet Experience. \nThe event will take place that Saturday and Sunday at the Auburn Outlet Collection Mall (map below)\, offering fans the opportunity to meet the renowned voice actress known for her diverse roles across various platforms\, including Walt Disney Animation\, Pixar Studios\, Marvel Studios\, Cartoon Network\, and several iconic video games. \nSome of Cressida’s notable characters include: \n\n“Jessie the Cowgirl” from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story.\n“Dee Dee” from Cartoon Network’s classic Dexter’s Laboratory.\n“Elektra” for Marvel Studios.\nAdditionally\, she is celebrated among Disney and horror enthusiasts for her portrayal of the Haunted Mansion Bride “Constance Hatchaway” across Disney Parks worldwide\, as well as the eerie “Little Girl Lost” in Disney’s Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror.\n\nWe got a chance to interview Cressida\, who graduated from UC Berkeley. Her first big break was a Folger’s commercial\, “which pretty much kept me going for two years with residuals back in the day.” Other early voiceover gigs were promos for TNT’s James Bond Marathon\, “Princess Leia” for Lucas Arts\,  and “Dee Dee” in Dexter’s Laboratory for the Cartoon Network. \nHer advice for those wanting to get into the VO biz?\n“It requires a great deal of behind the scenes messiness and hard work and sweat and non-fun work to get to the payoff\, and that’s not exaggerating\,” she told us. “If you want to go into voiceover\, you’ve got to have a lot of acting training; for the most part\, very few people cross over into voiceover professionally if you haven’t had a ton of acting classes and experience. You need to have a great deal of understanding of emotions and acting and it’s still very physical.” \nShe also adds that voice talent should also have improv experience and be able to pivot as well\, “to learn how to take direction that sometimes seems contradictory or impossible without arguing with the director.” \nCressida also advises aspiring VO talent to learn and embrace technology\, including audio hardware and software. \n“These days you have to have a full home studio as well with all of the accoutrements of a professional recording studio. You’ve got to sound professional at all times.” \nHer recent voiceover credits include Archer (FX)\, Solar Opposites (FX/Hulu)\, Goosebumps (Disney)\, Doom Patrol (DC Universe/WB)\, and blockbuster video game titles such as Starfield\, God of War: Ragnarok\, and Horizon Forbidden West. \nDuring the event\, Cressida will offer fans the chance to acquire 8 x 10 prints of her most-requested characters\, limited Funko Pop figures\, including exclusive items like the glow-in-the-dark “Constance\,” and rare vaulted Pops. Additionally\, she will present limited edition Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror authentic Disney Parks plaques from Walt Disney Imagineering. \nMoreover\, Cressida’s charitable endeavors will be highlighted\, with a portion of proceeds from her appearances donated to various organizations\, including the Pediatric Cancer Foundation\, No Kid Hungry\, and CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County). \nHow to Meet Kat\nBesides sharing the origin stories as created by Walt Disney and the hidden secrets of Walt Disney Imagineering on their 25-year journey to creating the iconic “Haunted Mansion\,” Kat will also share behind-the-scenes craft of voiceovers\, experiences recording with A-List celebrities like Tom Hanks and Mark Hamill\, and take Q & A sharing with full-transparency the inner-workings of Hollywood\, horror and Disney magic! \nUnlock The Con is a unique\, intimate setting that is able to provide fans with an unmatched\, up close & personal experience that larger conventions can’t duplicate. \n\nSaturday\, Feb. 17\, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Meet & Greet.\nAn exclusive Saturday evening\, Feb. 17\, 5-7 p.m.: Dinner & Private Panel/Q&A. \nSunday\, Feb. 18 10:15 – 11 a.m. “Brunch With The Bride”: fans can enjoy breakfast/lunch items while engaging with the actress. Kat will discuss her many different roles & behind the scenes stories from some of the most beloved characters\, attractions & moments in her amazing career.\nSunday\, Feb. 18\, 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. “Meet & Greet.”\n\nTickets\nTicket prices start at $6.95 for adults (free general admission for guests 13 & under)\, with VIP options available\, ranging from $24.95 to $64.95\, including access to the Saturday Dinner & Sunday Brunch events (tickets required for all guests regardless of age). \nTickets can be purchased through TIXR by clicking below: \nhttps://www.tixr.com/groups/unlock-the-con/events/unlock-the-con-presents-kat-cressida-92370\n\nVideos\nHere’s a taste of Cressida as the iconic bride “Constance Hatchaway” at the Haunted Mansion: \n \nAs “Jessie” in Toy Story Mania: \n \nAnd as “Little Girl Lost” from Disney Parks attraction Tower of Terror: \n \nFollow Kat on Social Media\nFollow @KatCressida on both Twitter/X and Instagram – especially for those who love ‘behind the scenes’ of Disney history\, Disney Parks\, Disney animation…and of course voiceover work. \nAbout Unlock The Con\nUnlock The Con\, located in the Auburn Outlet Collection Mall\, prides itself on providing fans with a unique\, intimate setting for an up-close and personal experience with their favorite stars\, which larger conventions often cannot replicate. \nFor more information\, visit Unlockthecon.com\, email unlockthecon@gmail.com\, or call (253) 329-2082. \nLocation\nUnlock the Con is located within that Auburn Outlet Collection Mall at 1101 Outlet Collection Way SW\, Suite 1321:
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LOCATION:The Outlet Collection\, 1101 Outlet Collection Way\, Auburn\, WA\, 98001\, United States
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