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Exhibition reveals stories through beadwork By Keith PurtellPhoenix Staff Writer “My family has always been artists,” she said. “One thing we learned is that you always do your research.”
Yantz said the threads, textiles and beads have passed down stories and history through generations. He said he hopes the public will come away with special memories. “I hope they see the uniqueness of Southeastern beadwork from the Plains beadwork that has been represented so much in the mass media and Hollywood,” he said. “This is one of the stereotypes we’re trying to break.” If you go WHAT: “Beadwork Storytellers, a Visual Language.” WHERE: Cherokee Heritage Center, 21192 S. Keeler Drive, Park Hill. WHEN: Saturday through April 19, 2009. ADMISSION: On Saturday, the heritage center will host a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. open to the public. During this one-time reception there will be no admission charge to the Cherokee Heritage Center. At all other times, admission is: adults $8, children $5, senior citizens 55 and older and students with I.D. $7.50. HOURS: Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition and the museum will be closed during the month of January. INFORMATION: 456-6007. 
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