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May 2024
Over Our Head Players Presents – Hand To God
Furiously Funny Play written by Robert Askins Nominated for Five Tony Awards After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in a religious, quiet small town in Texas. Jason's complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason's puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. If this were a movie,…
Find out more »Over Our Head Players Presents – Hand To God
Furiously Funny Play written by Robert Askins Nominated for Five Tony Awards After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in a religious, quiet small town in Texas. Jason's complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason's puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. If this were a movie,…
Find out more »Over Our Head Players Presents – Hand To God
Furiously Funny Play written by Robert Askins Nominated for Five Tony Awards After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in a religious, quiet small town in Texas. Jason's complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason's puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. If this were a movie,…
Find out more »June 2024
Public Art Project Unveiling
Downtown Racine to Transform into a Butterfly Wonderland: The 23rd Annual Public Art Project DOWNTOWN RACINE - This summer, Downtown Racine will blossom into a vibrant gallery under the open sky, as the Downtown Racine Corporation unveils its 23rd annual public art project. From June through mid-September, the streets will be adorned with enchanting butterfly wings, offering an immersive and interactive art experience like no other. The official unveiling of all 26 butterflies will be on June 7, during Downtown…
Find out more »October 2024
RAM Showcase: Patrick Nagatani
Patrick Nagatani (1945 – 2017) was an artist committed to investigating the possibilities of photographic technology. Employing hand-coloring, multiple printings, and constructed scenarios, Nagatani built his photographic narratives through props, careful direction, and image manipulation. In addition to challenging the “truth” associated with photography, he touched on social, cultural, and personal issues, including nuclear power, myth-making, Chromatherapy, Japanese Americans, and the self. A former faculty member at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Nagatani obtained his MFA from the…
Find out more »Collection Focus: Frances and Michael Higgins
In the late 1940s, contemporary glass production was given new energy as Frances (1912 – 2004) and Michael (1908 – 1999) Higgins reinvigorated the ancient practice of glass fusing. Capitalizing on the post-World War II interest in bright colors and abstract patterns, the Higginses produced mostly functional items sold through major retailers and worked with glass companies until they formally established their private studio in Illinois. Frances and Michael’s partnership—both personal and professional—seemed to fuel their creative energy, and they…
Find out more »Collection Focus: Frances and Michael Higgins
In the late 1940s, contemporary glass production was given new energy as Frances (1912 – 2004) and Michael (1908 – 1999) Higgins reinvigorated the ancient practice of glass fusing. Capitalizing on the post-World War II interest in bright colors and abstract patterns, the Higginses produced mostly functional items sold through major retailers and worked with glass companies until they formally established their private studio in Illinois. Frances and Michael’s partnership—both personal and professional—seemed to fuel their creative energy, and they…
Find out more »RAM Showcase: Patrick Nagatani
Patrick Nagatani (1945 – 2017) was an artist committed to investigating the possibilities of photographic technology. Employing hand-coloring, multiple printings, and constructed scenarios, Nagatani built his photographic narratives through props, careful direction, and image manipulation. In addition to challenging the “truth” associated with photography, he touched on social, cultural, and personal issues, including nuclear power, myth-making, Chromatherapy, Japanese Americans, and the self. A former faculty member at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Nagatani obtained his MFA from the…
Find out more »Collection Focus: Frances and Michael Higgins
In the late 1940s, contemporary glass production was given new energy as Frances (1912 – 2004) and Michael (1908 – 1999) Higgins reinvigorated the ancient practice of glass fusing. Capitalizing on the post-World War II interest in bright colors and abstract patterns, the Higginses produced mostly functional items sold through major retailers and worked with glass companies until they formally established their private studio in Illinois. Frances and Michael’s partnership—both personal and professional—seemed to fuel their creative energy, and they…
Find out more »RAM Showcase: Patrick Nagatani
Patrick Nagatani (1945 – 2017) was an artist committed to investigating the possibilities of photographic technology. Employing hand-coloring, multiple printings, and constructed scenarios, Nagatani built his photographic narratives through props, careful direction, and image manipulation. In addition to challenging the “truth” associated with photography, he touched on social, cultural, and personal issues, including nuclear power, myth-making, Chromatherapy, Japanese Americans, and the self. A former faculty member at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Nagatani obtained his MFA from the…
Find out more »Collection Focus: Frances and Michael Higgins
In the late 1940s, contemporary glass production was given new energy as Frances (1912 – 2004) and Michael (1908 – 1999) Higgins reinvigorated the ancient practice of glass fusing. Capitalizing on the post-World War II interest in bright colors and abstract patterns, the Higginses produced mostly functional items sold through major retailers and worked with glass companies until they formally established their private studio in Illinois. Frances and Michael’s partnership—both personal and professional—seemed to fuel their creative energy, and they…
Find out more »RAM Showcase: Patrick Nagatani
Patrick Nagatani (1945 – 2017) was an artist committed to investigating the possibilities of photographic technology. Employing hand-coloring, multiple printings, and constructed scenarios, Nagatani built his photographic narratives through props, careful direction, and image manipulation. In addition to challenging the “truth” associated with photography, he touched on social, cultural, and personal issues, including nuclear power, myth-making, Chromatherapy, Japanese Americans, and the self. A former faculty member at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Nagatani obtained his MFA from the…
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