Here’s our curated list of December Happenings. Well, other than Phoestivus, that is. I mean, really. That may just be the most important December Happening on Phoenix.
Not biased at all.
Letterpress Workshops. Local artisan print house Hazel and Violet is offering letterpress workshops on Dec. 5th and 12th. Learn about how do do your own unique letter press printing. This is a unique and rare art form that produces beautiful, textured cards and artwork. Having been there, I can tell you that the massive letter press machines are impressive to see in action.
Artlink Call for Artists. The Artlink Artist Council has announced a call for artists to participate in the 9th Annual Art d’Core Gala exhibition on March 11, 2022. The Gala is the signature event of Art Detour 34, and it returns with the theme Forces of Attraction, that invites those who contribute to and support the arts – including artists, collectors, philanthropists and community partners – to come together in celebration of the massive growth of Arizona’s art community in recent years. Artists who work in a variety of mediums are welcome to submit to this call. Wednesday, December 8, 2021 @ 5pm.
What is Gentle Density? Nope. It’s not a way to kindly say that a person is not very smart. In actuality, it is an effort to find ways to allow guest houses (“Accessory Dwelling Units” or “ADUs”) to be built in historic neighborhoods, without doing damage to historic homes or neighborhoods. This could be a crucial way to alleviate the housing shortage. Per this release from the Arizona Preservation Foundation, “The Downtown Voices Coalition Homelessness & Affordability Subcommittee and with the financial support of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Arizona Preservation Foundation, will develop replicable strategies to allow gentle density on properties in historic areas without rezoning. Watch for news about up-coming meetings.
The Moth Phoenix Story Slam. I used to listen to The Moth podcast religiously. Then the world filled up with about 1 million new and interesting podcasts and I lost touch with this gem. So, it has been great to see that The Moth has a presence in Phoenix. They did not for many years. So, on December 8th, check out their event at the Crescent Ballroom on Dec 8th. See people tell true stories, live in front on an audience. No notes. Real depth and human dimensions.
Chanoyu. Chado, also known as chanoyu is often referred to as the Japanese Tea Ceremony in English. Cultural, contemplative and communal, this art form is based on hundreds of years of perfecting the bodily movements and mental disciplines involved in each tea gathering. $65. Seating times are 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM at the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Intro To Permaculture Webinar. Greg Peterson, of The Urban Farm fame, and Don Titmus will co-host this class designed to help explain some of the new terms and concepts that are the foundation of permaculture. What is ‘Permaculture’ and where this idea came from. Why permaculture can make a difference in our daily lives. How permaculture affects not just our outdoor spaces, but how it can improve our home space and our communities too. Learn what steps to take to start introducing permaculture into your life. Find out about other Permaculture training options.