{"id":2252275,"date":"2026-01-27T05:18:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2252275"},"modified":"2026-01-27T05:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:18:23","slug":"the-james-library-center-for-the-arts-unveils-spring-entertainment-and-events-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-james-library-center-for-the-arts-unveils-spring-entertainment-and-events-series\/","title":{"rendered":"The James Library &#038; Center For The Arts Unveils Spring Entertainment And Events Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"off2\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2d2d2d 100%); border-radius: 12px; padding: 10px;margin: 10px 0; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); border: 1px solid #333;\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-content\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h3 class=\"newsletter-title\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.3; font-family: \" arial=\"\" sans-serif=\"\">\n            \ud83c\udfad NEW! 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Both exhibitions are free and viewable during library hours, with opening receptions scheduled for each.<\/p>\n<p>Live performance highlights include My Funny Valentine: Jazz &amp; Romance on February 14, featuring pianist Jeff Williams with his trio; the Mama Steph Family Fun Concert on March 21; and a monthly Art &amp; Inspiration series combining gallery exploration and artist talks. The James will also host Family Fun Mini Golf on February 17, transforming the library into a temporary indoor course during school vacation week.<\/p>\n<p>Literary programming includes an author talk with Norwell resident Daniel Osborn, discussing his book Levantine Vignettes, on February 26. Weekly Children\u2019s Storytime begins February 20, alongside recurring hands-on programs such as Crafternoon and Art Unplugged, which offers guided art-making workshops for participants ages 11 and up.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- End Ezoic - Article Insertion 1 - under_page_title --><\/p>\n<p>The season also features a ticketed evening event, Sip &amp; Sculpt, on March 21, led by Executive Director and sculptor Liz Helfer, combining hands-on art-making with social activities and refreshments.<\/p>\n<p>Many events are free, while others require tickets or advance registration. 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