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WAKE, NC · THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Knowing the West

May 2–August 9, 2026 East Building, Level B, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery Knowing the West embraces and reexamines perceptions of the American West to create more inclusive and complex dialogues.

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About the event

May 2–August 9, 2026

East Building, Level B, Meymandi Exhibition Gallery

Knowing the West embraces and reexamines perceptions of the American West to create more inclusive and complex dialogues. The exhibition reflects the diverse perspectives that have contributed to art and life in the region. Presenting Native American works together with art by non-Native makers, it reveals how the stories we tell and the visual language we employ influence understanding of our nation’s history and cultures.

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WAKE · 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The 4th Annual Jersey Fest Block Party Saturday August 1st 2026

JERSEY FEST - YOUR FAVORITE JERSEY | YOUR FAVORITE EVENT | 2 Venues , 1 Price | London Bridge x Halftime

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Storytime with Kelly Starling Lyons: Ellen's Broom

Join author Kelly Starling Lyons on August 1 at 2 p.m. to listen to her illustrated children’s book Ellen's Broom, and learn about the story's background and the author's inspiration. Participants will enjoy a powerful story about preserving strong family ties in the face of injustice, the merging of new and old traditions, and the history of "jumping the broom." For a reminder of these important lessons, each participant will make a mini-broom pencil to take home! Free and open to all ages but recommended for ages 5–10. Registration is required for all participating children, and all kids must have a supervising adult(s). The program will take place indoors in the park's climate-controlled Main House, followed by a craft activity. Schedule: Aug 1, 2026 Saturday from 2pm to 3pm Duration: 1 hour Ages: All ages,

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