January 15 – 2 p.m.: Container Gardening + Ask a Master Gardener. UF/IFAS Master Gardeners share gardening tips and give a short talk about container gardening. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up during the Ask a Master Gardener segment.
January 17 – 6 p.m.: Science Fiction Book Club. Please join us for a discussion of Archivist Wasp by Nicole Kornher-Stace.
January 24 – 2 p.m. and January 25 – 7 p.m.: TA*DA!: Step right up, folks, and take a good look at our one and only “Sizzling Sideshow” from 1904! You’ll meet the fascinating “Talker” – Mademoiselle Marveline, Foley– a roustabout turned stumbling magician, and Elly– a ticket taker and anxious magician’s assistant. Watch as they attempt to learn the tricks of the trade from the amazing Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, who is known as the father of modern magic from the 1850s. This mismatched group of performers will attempt to entertain the audience after they discover that all the regular side-show performers have disappeared.
January 29 – 10 a.m.: Paper Crafting Club. Calling all paper crafters! Join us for a morning of paper crafting with fellow creative minds. We will provide supplies for a simple craft, or bring your own projects to work on!
January 31 – 2 p.m.: Friction Farm. Modern-folk duo Friction Farm is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations. From ballads to anthems, each song is filled with harmony and hope.
January 31 – 5 p.m.: Astronomy for Everyone– Size and Scale of the Universe. Astronomer Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, will share his passion for astronomy in this hands-on program. Patrons will learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders with activities and visuals. We will also venture outside to view the night sky through a telescope. This program is geared toward adults and kids ages 8 and up.
