Here’s hoping for a deep freeze (snow would be nice, too) so that artists and architects can wow us with their “thin shell construction” ice structures. Unlike ice blocks and ice carving, this method uses fabrics and support systems, taking advantage of water’s fluidity and its ability to transform into beautiful, sturdy ice. Organized by the L.A. nonprofit Materials & Applications (founded by Rochester native Jenna Didier), the event will include recreations of sculptures by Heinz Isler, a Swiss engineer who’s been making thin-shell ice constructions in his garden for a half a century now. 40 Civic Center Drive S.E., Rochester; 507-282-8629; www.rochesterartcenter.org www.rochesterartcenter.org
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