Arts & Culture

The City’s annual photo contest opens next Friday, Jan. 9, with entries accepted through Sunday, Jan. 25. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, and is divided into three competition groups (Student, Amateur Adult and Proficient Adult).

Adults—start the year by accepting the Library’s Challenge! Sign up beginning Jan. 3 on Beanstack, then read 1,200 minutes (just 20 per day) by Feb. 28 to win a gift bag and other prizes while supplies last.

Children ages 2-5 build social and motor skills through play. Explore a variety of building toys each month, including Duplo bricks, Magna-Tiles, Kaleido Gears, and more! (To avoid mix-ups, please do not bring personal building toys).  

The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.

With a deck full of Cole Porter’s greatest hits—including “You’re the Top,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Friendship” and the showstopping title number—this Broadway classic is a crowd-pleasing voyage for the whole family.  

A family storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6 years. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.    

Wind down with songs, books, flannels and other bedtime activities. Wear your favorite comfy pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along. For ages 3-7.  

Give your young artist a chance to dive into fine art with six winter-themed projects: two watercolor, two acrylic and two oil paintings. Step-by-step instruction covers color theory, brush strokes, perspective and more. Please wear an apron, bring some paper towels and a snack each day. For ages 6-13.