New location! Well&hellip\; not exactly. W
e&rsquo\;re excited to announce that we&rsquo\;re returning to our previou
s spot in the CALS Roberts Library! In that celebratory spirit\, we will h
ave a used book sale\, free screen printing\, and holiday photos&mdash\;an
d music by turntablist DJ Swift 720. \;
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A CALS Used
Book Sale in Roberts\, yes it's true! Hardback books are $2\, paperbacks a
re $1\, and library discards are $1. Plus\, we have the well-loved photogr
apher with Picture Perfect Entertainment with the most elaborate holiday p
rops you can think of. Come join in on the free fun with a holiday portrai
t or a hilarious selfie. \;
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CALS has hosted 2
FAN since its beginning. In honor of 20 years of participation working wit
h so many talented artists\, we will be hosting a free screen printing by
Dedicated Visual Art Studio &\; Gallery with artists Sydney Carmichael
and Jose Hernandez. There will be four prints to choose from: 20 years of
2FAN\, the 2FAN logo\, a special studio print\, and a library-themed desig
n. Bring a shirt or a tote and watch them work their magic (for free)\, or
purchase a shirt or tote from the artists. \;
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At ou
r monthly 2FAN event\, attendees will be greeted with local artists sellin
g their work\, art demonstrations\, social knitting\, a craft table\, a DJ
or performer playing music\, and light refreshments and libations. Stop b
y each second Friday to chat with local artists\, shop locally from Arkans
as makers\, take in some music\, and sip wine with friends! \; \;<
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Arkansas artists will be selling ornaments\, paintings\,
jewelry\, greeting cards\, clothing\, photography\, totes\, prints\, purs
es\, treats\, chocolates\, pottery\, wood\, magnets\, stickers\, and more.
You just never know what unique gift you will find! \; \;
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And visitors can head downstairs to the Underground Gallery to
view \;From the Vault\, works from the CALS permanent collection.
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PLUS: 2nd Friday Knit Night (part of 2FAN). Br
ing your WIP (work in progress) and hang out for an evening of social knit
ting. Don&rsquo\;t know how to knit? We'll teach you. Supplies provided.&n
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Made possible by generous funding from the
CALS Foundation and the Windgate Foundation. \; \; \; \;&
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The event is free to attend\, and parking is free with validat
ion in the library lot/deck (as space is available). Street parking is fre
e after 6:00 p.m. \; \; \; \;
For more information ab
out all downtown 2FAN activities\, visit the 2nd Friday Art Night Facebook
page. For any questions or concerns\, please contact Shannon Holmes at sh
olmes@cals.org or 501-320-5792. \; \; \; \;
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