Lynn Trimble
Found Feathers
See how artist Alexandra Bowers transformed photographs of 1,000 bird feathers into an art installation meant to foster tranquility amid uncertain times. Bowers used wood burning to transform feathers found by community members into a gently moving landscape inside Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. “A Murmuration of Found Feathers in Flight” opens on Friday, January 15, when museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Spirit Guide
Step up your home bar game with a virtual three-part series called Spirit Guide, which launches on Saturday, January 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. That’s when Jasmine Senaveratna will be focusing on mescal. It’s organized by Fly Paper, a creative team that highlights the local literary scene through workshops, pop-ups, and more. The full series costs $90, and also includes fabulous tips for making the most of tequila and rum.
Lynn Trimble New Things
Check out metal sculptures by Sean T. French, whose work has been featured in settings from Alwun House to Burning Man, during the opening for his New Things exhibit at The Icehouse, which takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, January 1. Expect immersive lighting, fire spinning, art cars, and works created with artists from the Snood City Neon creative space on Grand Avenue. The opening is free, but you should RSVP online before attending.
A World of Illumination
You can catch a final bit of Christmas cheer before you ring in 2021 over at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, where their holiday celebration continues from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, December 28 through Thursday, December 31. Admission is $15. You’ll need additional tickets for some activities, including the train ride, obstacle course, and outdoor ice skating.