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Friday Featured Artist: Stephen T. Johnson
We know it's been more than a minute since we opened the stunningly beautiful Lenexa City Center Library. It's been even longer since the time three 23 and a 1/2 feet by 5 and a 1/2 feet mosaics were assembled. But, it's Featured Artist Friday! What better time to share the behind-the-scenes time lapse of this wonderful piece of art. Since you can't see it in-person right now, this is the next best thing.
Stephen T. Johnson is a Caldecott Honor children’s book author/illustrator who lives and works in Lawrence, KS. He has exhibited his artwork both regionally and nationally. We filmed the installation of this mosaic tile by tile. This work of art is part of the Johnson County, KS Public Art Collection. Learn more at jocogov/dept/facilities/public-art-commission.
TBT: Stretch!
As you very well know, it’s Correct Your Posture Month!
Stretch!
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Happy Throwback Thursday! Some call it the best day of the week.
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Friday Featured Artist: Laura Fotovich
Laura Fotovich is an aspiring singer-songwriter and musician from Olathe, Kansas. Citing Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles as her strongest influences, Fotovich began writing her own music while attending the Johnson County Community College in 2017. She is currently finishing her final semester at City College of New York where she's studying music and journalism. Enjoy our interview with Fotovich about her music, influences and life as a young artist under quarantine.
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Introduce yourself. Describe your music for new listeners.
TBT: Smile
As you very well know, it’s National Dental Care Awareness Month!
Honestly, it's never a bad idea to visit your dentist! Remember to tend to your teeth.
Also remember that jocohistory.org is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!
Happy Throwback Thursday! Some call it the best day of the week.
The Creepy Jingles
The Creepy Jingles is the garage rock band of your dreams. With song titles like "Prodigal Sun Tsu", " Circadian Rhythm Guitar" and "Metagene Jacket", the band's sense of humor and melody are contagious. Led by Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, the band's recent album is filled with back-to-back classics. We are excited to share an interview with Nixon about the band's creative process and what she's reading and listening to these days, among other topics. Enjoy.
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TBT: Picture this!
As you very well know, it’s National Photography Month!
They say art is subjective. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Well, if you like history and you like photography, we know just the place for you.
Remember, jocohistory.org is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!
Happy Throwback Thursday! Some call it the best day of the week.
TBT: Q!
As you very well know, it’s National Barbecue Month!
Let's face it, BBQ is in the DNA of Johnson County! It's May. It's spring. Do you really need any further reason to indulge in some succulent barbecue?
Remember, jocohistory.org is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!
Happy Throwback Thursday! Some call it the best day of the week.
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We love sharing a weekly word you. This week's word, experiment, is apt for this live episode. Why? We've never done a live episode ... until last Thursday. We (the Royal we) talked to Amy about social media in the COVID-19 era, MakerSpace facilitator Thomas updates the progress they've made in helping first responders and healthcare workers, and we talk to Youth Services Librarian Becky to hear what being a Librarian is like when there is no Library building to go to. It's Did you hear? LIVE!
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