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Happy Steppers Double Dutch Team, powered by ACA

Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5 PM | Alonzo “Babe” James Community Center, 201 North Myrtle Avenue, New Smyrna Beach.. Atlantic Center for the Arts Community Artist, Shy Morris leads a fun day of Double Dutch jump rope for the entire community. Supported by ACA every Wednesday, the teams will practice in the New Smyrna Beach Historic Westside, providing a healthy creative wellness activity for all ages. Free, and open to everyone! Walk-ups welcome. (386) 423-1753 | community@atlanticcenterforthearts.org

Day of Soundscape I

Join Atlantic Center for the Arts and Jack Hines for a Soundwalk at 11 AM, then explore deeper into the inner world of soundscape and field recording with a presentation at the Leeper-Schultz House at Canaveral National Seashore. Learn about the history of soundscape ecology in the U.S. National Park Service, and practice listening awareness exercises developed by the Wild Sanctuary team. RSVP required. Limited to 60 participants. Free with park admission. (386) 423-1753 | community@atlanticcenterforthearts.org

The Good Life

November 9, 10 AM – 1 PM, ACA Downtown: Harris House & Yurick Studios
Join ACA Arts & Wellness for an open house featuring many of its artist ambassadors. Bring your friends and family to experience the connection of arts to community health. Fun activities all morning at ACA Harris House, with painting, collage, movement, tai chi, and more! Free and open to everyone.

Residency #175

Master Artists: Sook Jin Jo, multidisciplinary artist | Larry Mitchell, composer/performer/producer | Joy Harjo, poet / musician / author.
le salon: October 17, 7 – 9 PM
Reception to welcome the artist in-residence | Friday, October 18, 5 PM – 7 PM
Larry Mitchell – Presentation followed by Q & A | Monday, October 21, 5 PM
Joy Harjo – Reading, followed by Q & A and book signing | Tuesday, October 22, 7 PM
Sook Jin Jo – Illustrated Talk followed by Q & A | Friday, October 25, 5 PM
INsideOUT – Closing reception | October 31, 7 PM

Expressive Art Journaling

Second Saturdays, 1 PM – 3:30 PM | September 14 | Live Oak Cultural Center, 1050 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach.
Come explore art journaling in this class led by artist/art therapist Laura Bohn. The goal of therapeutic art journaling is to reduce stress and promote relaxation by increasing participants’ ability to play, experiment and gain self-guided insight and understanding of one’s own emotions. Added benefits can include self-growth, discovery, and joy through visual storytelling in a supportive group environment. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration required. Free, and open to everyone. (386) 423-1753 | community@atlanticcenterforthearts.org