Marvel Comics 70th Anniversary Party in Arlington, Texas (August 12, 7:00 p.m.) – Captain America and Spiderman may still be young and muscular, but their creator, Marvel Comics, is turning 70 years old. Marvel’s birthday party, held at Lone Star Comics, will be a chance for old and young fans to geek out, chill with superheroes, and eat birthday cake.Monsoon Voices in Phoenix, Ariz. (August 14, 7:30 p.m.) – Literature is a very sensorial thing—sometimes it’s better when heard and seen along with the taste and smell of a cappuccino. So on August 14, head to Unlimited Coffee for an issue of Monsoon Voices, “the live literary magazine of poetry, prose, and song.”
Jane Austen Ball in Alexandria, Va. (August 15, 8:00 p.m.) – This ball, held at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, is sure to fulfill the fantasies of every Mr. Darcy lover in the D.C. area. There will be period dancing, music, and dress, and the chance to relive the beauty and grace of England’s Georgian countryside. Reservations required.
From Bugs to Beasts: Storytelling through Collage by Eric Carle in Washington, D.C. (through September 1) – Who among us was not enchanted by the colorful collaged illustrations The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a child? This exhibit, open at the Stanford in Washington Art Gallery, showcases both the process and product in the artwork of Eric Carle. His famous works and lesser-known pieces alike are on display.
Golden Legacy: 65 Years of Golden Book Illustrations in Omaha, Neb. (through September 6) – Little Golden Books have been a favorite with parents, teachers, and children since their debut in 1942. This exhibit, at the Joslyn Art Museum, will feature gorgeous, original illustrations from the series.
--Emmaline Silverman
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