Art Event 
BATIKS OF FAME(5)
The batik collection of President Barack Obama’s mother, the late Ann Dunham, is on display at the Regnier Center at Johnson County Community College through the end of the week as part of a national tour. Learn more at a free lecture there on Tuesday, March 9, at 3:30 p.m.
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IMAGES FIRST FRIDAY PREVIEW
Selected submitted images for exhibitions opening or hosting events February 4 through 6, 2010.
TEACHERS’ ART
North Kansas City School District teachers show off their credentials in the form of their own art work (as opposed to their students’ achievements and grades), a main mogul behind the Obama image speaks at the Plaza Library, and events, including Kansas City Design Week, continue Thursday. Check back tomorrow for First Friday calendar listings for February 5th.
(ARTKC365) Tales Told in Paint: Jenna Tomlin
Tomlin’s art is worth the drive. It’s introspective and expressive, heartfelt and thoughtful, calming and challenging all at once. And Amanda Martin, Gas Light’s owner and director, has used one of Tomlin’s painting to pull off one of the best presentations I’ve seen in a while.