Upcoming Events in Leonia: MACORE Speaker Series – Visual Art

One Town, Many Stories: Celebrating Leonia’s Diversity through the Arts
📅 Sunday, October 19
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Leonia Municipal Center
🎟️ Free and open to all

Leonia’s Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Race and Equity (MACORE) invites you to a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community.

Join us for “One Town, Many Stories: Celebrating Leonia’s Diversity through the Arts”—a special MACORE Speaker Series event showcasing the incredible artistic talent that makes Leonia such a unique and inclusive community.

Event Highlights

Enjoy an afternoon filled with live performances and visual art presentations by some of Leonia’s most inspiring artists:

🎨 Visual Artists:
Ben Fine • Mo Riza • Chie Ushio • Jiji Ryoo • Students of the NUART School

🎶 Live Performances:

• Lois Bruno – Vocalist

• Jamie Leonhart – Singer/Songwriter

• Elias Diakolios – Poet

• Kerry Dunn with the Leonia High School Ensembles, including

  • Vox Angelica (Women’s Choir)

  • Voix Céleste (Men’s Choir)

Following the performances, enjoy a reception with refreshments, meet the artists, and explore the Kids’ Corner, where children can create their own works of art.

Art Exhibition

All visual artwork will be on display at the Leonia Municipal Center from October 8–31, featuring additional pieces by Jin-kang Park and Youngmi Chang. The exhibition is curated by Alan Terrell, Chair of Leonia’s Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Arts (MACA).

Everyone Is Welcome

This is a free event celebrating Leonia’s diversity, creativity, and community spirit. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, performer, or simply looking for an inspiring afternoon, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect and celebrate together.

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