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Friday, July 24th, 2009
Petcha Kucha is an informal Japanese lecture format that allows one presenter 20 images and 20 seconds to discuss each. With as many as dozen lecturers, the idea is to bring myriad ideas and subject matter together without getting bogged down.
The “2009 Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region” is much the same way: condensed and diverse. In the 76th annual survey of recent art made within a 100-mile radius of Albany, no single artwork dominates the two-floor gallery at the University Art Museum. A sparseness envelopes the 35-artist exhibit that’s usually jammed with well-known artists whose works tend to muscle out others. Though Petcha Kucha is roughly translated as chatter, the exhibit is quiet and understated.
That can be attributed to juror Mathew Higgs’ keen sense of tone, texture and form. Director of White Columns, an alternative arts space in Manhattan, Higgs chose “idiosyncratic” examples from 1,200 images submitted that display a strong identity on their own terms.
He’s included more new faces than in recent memory, a refreshing development for a show that has become predictable.
The weathered paintings of Marje Derrick, the quirky paper-mache snow globe of Gail Kort, the South Park-like drawings by Brian Cirmo, the whimsical fabric of Barbara Todd and the suspended burlap sachet by Georgia Wohnsen join sculptures, drawings and photographs by more established artists such as Sharon Bates, Harold Lohner and Jim Florsdorf.
For the most part, absent is hard-edged social realism, the heavily conceptual art so common today, and, except for Abe Ferrarro’s massive light switch in “One Morning I Woke Up with a Bright Idea,” there are not any elaborate multimedia installations.
What’s left is an exhibit that blurs the line between fine arts and traditional crafts in a homespun kind of way. More than a quarter of them take fabric, string, thread, construction paper — things more associated with home than a studio — and turn them into quirky objects with humor. It’s a lighthearted exhibit that revels in design for design’s sake.
The paper relief “Direction” by Laura Cannamela finds an eloquent depth of field through indentions in its plaster like substance, while the Persian wool “Fugue #19″ by Mark Olshansky uses stitches to illustrate geometric abstractions like rings on a tree.
Mocking the German tradition of figurines, Joan McKeon’s series of four clay statuettes add looks of exasperation, consternation, and downright suffering. All of them are achingly trapped in their bodies and roles, crying to get on with something different.
Lori Lupe Pellish’s “”Boy Dreams II” captures innocent’s lost in a decorative tapestry. Made with intricate weaves of fiber and dark, rich colors, it hangs like a canvass with deeply etched brushstrokes sensually conveying the coming of age. “Portable Forest Floor” by Dorene Quinn employs leaves, muslin, cotton and thread to contrast nicely with the spotted concrete floor at the entrance. Lying flat on the ground, it blends in so well; don’t be surprised if you find yourself sidestepping it.
Like “Portable Forest Floor,” the exhibit pleasantly catches you off guard through its hushed tones, subtle humor and homey designs. It is a gentle challenge to the notion that contemporary art has to be pushy and bombastic to succeed.
Tim Kane is a freelance writer from Albany and a frequent contributor to the Times Union.
Fast Talk
What: Slide show and lecture with artists from the Mohawk Hudson regional: Sharon Bates, Brian Cirmo, Richard Garrison, Kelly Jones, Harold Lohner and Dorene Quinn.
Where: University Art Museum, University at Albany. 1400 Washington Ave., Albany
When: 7-9 tonight
Cost: Free
Exhibit hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, through Aug. 8
Contact: 442-4035; www.albany.edu/museum
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Date: Saturday, August 01, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: SAW Gallery
Cost: Pay-What-You-Can
Contact Info: sawprogramming@artengine.ca
Animal House: Works of Art Made by Animals / Œuvres d’art réalisées par des animaux
August 1 – September 26, 2009 / Du 1er août au 26 septembre 2009
Curator / Commissaire : Stefan St-Laurent
Curatorial Assistant / Assistante du commissaire : Verena Au
Artists / Artistes : Phong + Ramona (elephants / éléphants, Maesa Elephant Camp, Chiang Mai, Thailand / Thaïlande), Congo (chimpanzee / chimpanzé, London, England / Londres, Angleterre), Fuchs + Bellos (cat and dog / chat et chien, Scheuerhof Wittlich, Scheuerhof, Germany / Allemagne), Koko (gorilla / gorille, sanctuary / sanctuaire, Maui, Hawaii), Tilda +Sita (orangutans / orangs-outans, Krefelder Zoo, Krefeld, Germany / Allemagne), Nappakhao + Sela (elephants / éléphants, Asian Elephant Art and Conservation Project, Indonesia / Indonésie +Thailand / Thaïlande), Tillamook Cheddar (dog / chien, Brooklyn, NY), Washoe (chimpanzee / chimpanzé, Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute, Washoe County, NV), Kamala (elephant / éléphant, Calgary Zoo, Calgary), Carolee Schneemann, Cluny, Kitch + Vesper (artist and her cats / artiste et ses chats, New Paltz, NY), + Julie Andreyev + Tom (artist and her dog / artiste et son chien, Vancouver), Garry-Lewis James Osterberg (Toronto)
The exhibition will include bird nests, audio and video documentation and a collaborative operatic video by artist Julie Andreyev and her dog Tom (Vancouver) and collaborative works by acclaimed American artist Carolee Schneemann and her cats Kitch, Cluny and Vesper. Although the exhibition will be playful in its approach, the main objective of Animal House is to focus on questions around animal creativity versus exploitation, while highlighting animal creativity in the natural world and collaborations between human artists and their pet companions.
The opening will include an artist talks by Julie Andreyev (Vancouver), Joanne Bristol (Winnipeg) and Carolee Schneemann (New Paltz, NY) at 8PM. /
A special Family Preview will happen on the same day from noon to 5PM. Un pré-vernissage pour les familles se déroulera de midi à 17 h.
Pay-What-You-Can / Contribution volontaire
Funders / Subventionneurs : Canada Council for the Arts / Le Conseil des Arts du Canada, City of Ottawa / La ville d’Ottawa + Ontario Arts Council / Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario.
Partners / Partenaires : Capital Xtra, Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project, Novica / National Geographic, Patrick Gordon Framing, Steam Whistle Brewing + SpaceMan Music.
Visitors from outside of Ottawa can now take advantage of a special SAW rate offered by Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel for a junior suite for only $89 a night plus tax – all year long! Use the SAW code when making reservations at (613) 236-7500.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009
 Kids at last year's Sterlingfest (sterlingfoundation.org) Despite rumors that Sterlingfest was being forced to scale back this year due to the poor economy, the schedule of events for the annual celebration is looking pretty full!
As usual, the festival will be held at Dodge Park and Utica Roads in the city of Sterling Heights. What was once a small, local event for the citizens of the city, has grown into a fete that attracts people from all over the metro-Detroit area.
The hours of operation this year will be 10 am to 11 pm with music scheduled to play throughout the day, culminating in free concerts at night in Dodge Park. While onsite parking will be free, there will also be shuttles available for $1 at local schools along Dodge Park Road. Emphasis will be on jazz and blues with a long list of performers on tap to lure folks away from the art, food, and other attractions. 75 artists are scheduled to be there displaying their creations, as well as nearly a dozen local restaurants and musicians from all over the area.
Many children’s events are scheduled over the course of the three day party as well. You may access a list of items that will interest your kids by access an accompanying article “Sterlingfest Kids’ Attractions”
A major “heads up” to all those planning to attend or driving in the area: Utica Road will be closed between 18 Mile and Dodge Park from July 29 through August 2. For accurate directions on how to get to the festival and for a complete list of events, vendors, and attractions, please check out the Sterlingfest information and traffic pages contained in the “Sterlingfest Traffic Info” article elsewhere on this site.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) – This Mississippi Museum of Art premiered a new event Friday evening. It’s called the Art Remix. Organizers originally expected about 500 people to attend, but early estimates show many more people came out to the special event.
Live music kept the crowd moving with two bands and a disc jockey. Plus a scavenger hunt took folks throughout the various galleries to view the masterpieces on display. The goal of the new event was to get people through the doors of the museum who otherwise would not visit.
“(We’re) really enjoying this. It’s great art. You don’t realize what Mississippi has to offer until you come to the Mississippi Museum of Art and see what they got,” said Jerry Rowzee visiting from Madison.
The next Art Remix is scheduled on August 14th from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009
 Evelyn, a PARC artist, relishes the chance to glaze pottery. Art director Flora McCabe says that Evelyn is very detailed and focused when it comes to the glazing. Evelyn and other artists at PARC have been putting finishing touches on pottery, paintings and jewelry.
With an affinity for ceramics, she delights in glazing pottery for other PARC artists.
“She is very detailed, focused and completes the glazing thoroughly,” said PARC art director Flora McCabe.
On Friday evening, Evelyn and other PARC artists will have the opportunity to showcase their masterpieces. The event, Art in the PARC, will take place in the College of Business at USF’s St. Petersburg campus, where more than 500 original works of art will be on display and available for sale.
Paintings, ceramics, papier mache, painted fish on canvas, jewelry, handmade pottery and pins will be among the offerings. There will also be note cards with PARC art and a special PARC blend of coffee created by local beanery, Javámo, with original art featured on the bags. There will be pieces starting as low as $5, said Nancy Giles, director of business relations who is coordinating the event.
“Our goal is to share affordable and original art and jewelry. Each piece is one of a kind and is made by PARC artists with developmental disabilities in collaboration with art instructors,” Giles said.
PARC artists benefit by gaining life skills through art enrichment. Those skills are socialization, boosting self-esteem, and experiencing a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment, said McCabe, who has been teaching art at PARC for 9 years.
Artists select the media they want to work with, and they can change as inspiration strikes.
“Some people like to work with clay, some like to glaze and others like to paint. Some really enjoy doing an entire piece of pottery or artwork all by themselves,” McCabe said.
PARC has served as a social service agency for bay area residents since 1953. It serves more than 700 adults and children with developmental disabilities and offers more than 40 unique programs, like the art enrichment that PARC clients receive. These programs showcase PARC’s mission in action, “Turning disabilities into capabilities.”
19 Sunday
Cool Art Show: Cool Art, in its 21st year, is a juried fine art and craft show and sale hosted by PAVA, the Professional Association of Visual Artists. Concessions will be available. Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free admission and parking. Visit coolartshow.com.
Doodlebugs and their Kin: What are doodlebugs? Explore their lifestyle and observe their behavior and the behavior of their lacewing relatives. This event is recommended for ages 6 to 10. 1-2:30 p.m. Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Call (727) 453-6500 or visit weedonislandpreserve.org.
Sunday Afternoon at the Pier: Enjoy Jazz music and R&B from the “On Que Players” at the Pier’s Waterside Courtyard. 1 to 4 p.m. The Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. Free. Call (727) 821-6443.
Summer One Act Play Festival: Nine short plays by local playwrights, featuring both comedy and drama, staged by the Gulfport Community Players. 2 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theatre, 5501 27th Ave. S, Gulfport. $15. Call (727) 322-0316 or visit gulfportcommunityplayers.org.
20 Monday
How to Write a Business Plan: The Florida Small Business Development Center presents a free seminar on how to write a business plan. 6 to 8 p.m. St. Petersburg Business Development Center, 440 Second Ave. N. For registration or more information, call (727) 893-7146.
Paper: Off and On the Wall: More than 25 artists have created original, current wallpaper representations of chintzes, heavy damasks, chinoiseries, and tromp l’oeil patterns, with influences of contemporary design. Florida Craftsmen Galleries, 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Call (727) 821-7391.
21 Tuesday
“First Time Homebuyers” Seminar: The Community Service Foundation will present a seminar to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home and qualify for down payment and closing cost assistance. 6 to 9 p.m. Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call (727) 461-0618 or visit csfhome.org.
Health and Wellness Business Showcase: Open to interested community members, local health care providers, and wellness practitioners. Complimentary wine and healthy treats provided. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. Healthy Being Wellness Boutique, 425 33rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Call (727) 502-3464.
St. Petersburg College Jazz Band Concert: The SPC Jazz Band, which consists of 15 students of all ages, will perform musical numbers by jazz legends Neal Hefti, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center, 6605 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Free. Call (727) 341-4737 or visit spcollege.edu/spg/music.
22 Wednesday
Landscape Design: Florida-Style Gardening class on creating a pleasing landscape design that requires little maintenance and is easy on the environment. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg. Registration required, $10. Call (727) 893-7326.
Sun Safety Seminar: The Bayfront Medical Center and the city of St Pete Beach are offering a free “Fun in the Sun” Safety Seminar. The family-friendly seminar will consist of multiple informational booths, tips on sun safety for all ages, giveaways, and a free skin cancer screening for everyone who attends. 6 p.m. St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Call the Recreation Department at (727) 363-9245 for more details.
23 Thursday
Dive-In Movie: The St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center’s first “Dive-In Movie” was such a success that it is hosting it again. Bring your floats and chairs and watch Shark Tale on the big screen. 8 p.m. Family Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Admission is $2 and limited to the first 150 guests. Call the Recreation Department at (727) 363-9245 to register and for more information.
24 Friday
Oddlie: Performing artist Aleshea Harris brings Oddlie’s story to life with a blend of theater, spoken word and music. 7:30 p.m. Studio@620, 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. $20 for adults, $15 students and seniors. Call (727) 895-6620.
25 Saturday
“All Aboard For Murder! Detective Dinner Theater”: Interactive play, 7 p.m. Hilton, St. Petersburg, 333 First St. S. $49.95 plus tax. Reservations required. Call (727) 446-8569 or visit detectivedinner.com.
“Prism” Concert: The Al Downing education scholarship fund presents its annual “Prism” concert featuring past and present scholarship winners. 7:30 p.m. The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Contact the Palladium at (727) 822-3590 or Aldowningjazz.com for ticket information.
Saturday Summer Market: Produce, crafts and more, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, first floor, Mahaffey Theater/Progress Energy Center for the Arts Parking Garage, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Call (727) 455-4921 or visit saturdaymorningmarket.com.
Art in the PARC
All proceeds benefit the children and adults with developmental disabilities at PARC.
When: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Where: USF St. Petersburg College of Business, 263 13th Ave. S, third floor, St. Petersburg.
For details: Call Nancy Giles at (727) 410-6302.
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
From hands-on group painting and live music at ArtWhole Studios, to original works, performance art and live ballet at The Creamery Arts Center, First Friday Art Walk is packed with summer fun in August. Join us 6-10 p.m. Aug. 7 in 22 participating galleries. Among the highlights:
• ArtWhole Studios offers studio owner Chet Burgtorf’s new photography series Colors of the Caribbean, plus new works by artists Scott Green, Sarah E. Splitter and Allen J. Miller. Participate in a group painting, and enjoy music by Moonhoney and appetizers by Twilight Grille.
• Bodhi Salon & Spa welcomes photographer Carmelita “Carmi” DeLeon, who got her start shooting collegiate sports and now does everything from portraiture to commercial work.
• The Creamery Arts Center presents Opening an Art Gallery – Arts in the Park Exhibition, featuring the work of young artists from the Springfield Community Center with a special guest appearance by the Springfield Ballet.
• Elite PhotoArt features Artist Gary Adamson, a painter and caricaturist, and Photography by Edward Biamonte, best known as head photographer and photo editor for 417 Magazine.
• Fresh Gallery presents Painter Ann Meese and Jewelry Artist Elaine Willig.
• Global Fayre presents Baskets of Botswana, featuring museum-quality baskets hand-woven by the women of the Beyei and Hambukushu tribes in northern Botswana, plus a Kiva Awareness Evening on the Kiva micro lending program that aids entrepreneurs and alleviates poverty worldwide.
• Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building features Artist David Cogorno, a sculptor whose work “is a study of our interactions with spaces (and within them).”
• Randy Bacon Gallery shares the deeply moving experiences of grieving families in the Lost & Found Photo Exhibit.
For parents who want to attend Art Walk but think they can’t afford child care, think again! Family Art Night at the Downtown Y offers child care for ages 3 months to 12 years, 6:30-9 p.m. every First Friday for only $10 per child. Kids enjoy healthy activities and snacks, story time and a hands-on art project to take home. The Aug. 7 arts activity is Rainbow Fish. Call (417) 862-8962, ext. 149 for information or to preregister. Full details of the Aug. 7 Art Walk appear in the August Gallery Guide below.
August Gallery Guide
ArtWhole Studios, 408 W. Walnut, features studio owner Chet Burgtorf’s new photography series Colors of the Caribbean, plus new works by artists Scott Green, Sarah E. Splitter and Allen J. Miller. Guests will once again have a chance to take part in our monthly group painting, because at the ArtWhole, “group stuff is great.” Enjoy the gypsy tango stylings of Moonhoney and appetizers from Twilight Grille. For more information or to make an appointment call (417) 866-7929 or email us at artw...@att.net. www.artwholestudios.com
Big Smile Photography, 207 Park Central East, features international award-winning wedding and portrait photographer Jeremy Lawson’s creative lifestyle wedding and portraiture work. Big Smile displays Jeremy’s one-of-a-kind portrait and wedding images from local events, as well as events from around the world. (417) 527-2885 www.bigsmilestudios.com Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F and by appointment
Bodhi Salon and Spa, 431 S. Jefferson, Ste. 106, presents cross-genre photographer Carmelita “Carmi” DeLeon. Carmi began her career as a collegiate sports photographer in the early 1990s when she fell in love with the camera and its ability to capture the beauty of the human spirit. Over the years Carmi has expanded her focus to include family and animal portraits, nature, engagements, reunions and commercial photography, including work on a historical shoot of power equipment for Cadet Connection Magazine. Her philanthropic endeavors include serving as an official photographer for the MS150 Bike Tour. (417) 864-4399 www.bodhisalonandspa.com Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. M-F; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat
The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, presents Opening an Art Gallery – Arts in the Park Exhibition 6-9 p.m. during Art Walk, with a special guest appearance by the Springfield Ballet. Arts in the Park, now in its eighth year, is a summer arts education program for 86 students from the Springfield Community Center. Come see their creations in pottery, painting, costume design, film, photography, puppetry and performance art. Springfield Ballet performs at 7 and 8 p.m., offering a mixed bill of classical ballet excerpts, as well as original contemporary ballets staged and choreographed by Springfield Ballet faculty and guest faculty Charlotte Hart. (417) 862-ARTS (2787) www.SpringfieldArts.org Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; closed major holidays
DB Design Salon & Art Gallery, 326 S. Campbell, presents Featured Artist Cyndilee in August. In addition to Cyndilee’s acrylics, DB Design also features works by painters Debbie Sutherland and Jerry Ellis, potters John Ehlers, Duane Bone, Cheryl Matlock, Julia Schaefer and Katrina Stevens, jewelry artists Jill LeGrand and Tammy Kirks, and stained-glass artist Nathan Smith. (417) 864-4343
Elite PhotoArt Fine Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., features Artist Gary Adamson. Gary is a painter and caricaturist and is based in Springfield. He majored in art at Drury University and holds an MFA from Fontbonne University, St. Louis. (www.garyadamson.com) Also featured is Photography by Edward Biamonte. Edward will display some of his landscapes and fine art. Edward also serves as head photographer and photo editor for 417 Magazine. (www.edwardbiamonte.com) Elite PhotoArt will also feature hand-crafted jewelry by Big Nose Creations, pottery by Bari Precious, artwork by Ammie Cyr, Nancy Rose and Jay; and photography by Larry Daniel, Katia Lee, Dwayne Hillme and Gallery owners Will and Lisa Roberts. (417) 569-3322 or (417) 234-7761 www.elitephotoart.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat or by appointment.
Fashioned By Jaye, 212 S. Campbell, features a joint show of Digital Artwork by Kourtnie Putnam and Jaye Coltharp. (417) 862-4100 www.fashionedbyjaye.com Open Noon-7 p.m. M-F; 2-7 p.m. Sat
Fitzwilly’s Gifts & Antiques, 308 South Ave., is a longtime downtown retailer featuring antiques, gift items and collectibles. Its monthly art exhibits emphasize unique sketches and paintings by talented local artists. (417) 866-3696 Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat; First Friday hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fresh, located at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut, presents Featured Artists Ann Meese and Elaine Willig in August. Ann, a painter, fell in love with art early, majoring in art at MSU in the ‘60s. After a 35-year career as an educator and administrator – and raising four children – Ann has returned to her passion. “Creating a painting is a small journey,” she says. “At the end of that journey, what remains on the canvas is an impression that evokes a variety of feelings for me. I hope you enjoy the images that I share.” A jewelry artist, Elaine says color is paramount in her work, which incorporates a wide range of materials. “Working silver and shaping unique gemstones, and using the most flexible beading materials, my designs come from precious metals, vintage glass, crystals, handmade beads, gemstones, silver, gold, copper and brass.” (417) 862-9300 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Th; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. F-Sat
Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, presents Artist Rosalie Perryman. Rosalie’s intent is to capture the beauty and details of nature by painting from her photographs, creating intense and vibrant watercolors. Photography is a passion, and the love of nature and the ability to see and to capture nature in art is her inspiration and joy. Besides her visual art pursuits in photography, watercolor, oil, acrylic and digital mediums, Rosalie is also a performing artist as a marionette cabaret-style puppeteer. Rosalie has owned and operated RLP Puppet Company for 30 years and the Jubilee Theater Center in Marshfield for 12 years. (417) 863-7843 www.gillioz.org
Global Fayre, 324 S Campbell, presents Baskets of Botswana, featuring museum-quality baskets hand woven by the women of the Beyei and Hambukushu tribes in northern Botswana. These baskets are created by 24 women that form the Etsha Weavers Group. They have many years of weaving experience, a skill that has been passed down for generations. Global Fayre also presents a Kiva Awareness Evening during the August Art Walk. Kiva connects people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty. Kiva is the world’s first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs around the globe. (417) 873-9792 www.globalfayre.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. M-W, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Th-Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sun or by appointment
Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, presents local artist Chad Woody for the month of August. Chad’s show, Dolls for Devils consists of highly imaginative prints, drawings and sculptures reflecting Chad’s exploration into the sometimes dark and humorous caverns of the human mind. Also showing will be paintings by fellow Springfield artist Misty Ware. (417) 865-7055 www.goodgirlartgallery.com Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat
Hawthorn Galleries Inc., 214 E. Walnut St., presents Painter Dan McWilliams. With his unique blend of impressionistic realism, McWilliams “extracts the spirit of his subjects while illuminating the transient nature of light and color. Evoking nostalgia, his paintings stir emotions and memories for the viewer.” Meet the artist and enjoy live music by Ron Preston at the opening reception during Art Walk. (417) 866-6688 www.myspace.com/hawthorngallery Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 1-5 p.m. Sat
Inveno Health, 429 N. Boonville Ave., displays new and vibrant work by local Painter/Printmaker Stephanie Cramer, whose colorful work pairs perfectly with the amazing facility architecture and design by Obelisk Home. Venture north of the square in August to the galleries at Inveno Health and Obelisk Home. We might be off the path, but it’s worth the walk! (417) 831-1270 Open 6-10 Art Walk evening or contact us for a tour at info@invenohealth.com.
Nonna’s Italian Café, 306 South Ave., presents A Retrospective of Works by Pokey Alrutz, including acrylic abstracts, watercolor paintings, collages, cajas de milagros, coloring books, and tapestries. Pokey has shown in many places in the Springfield area over the years, including her first show at Nonna’s in 1993. The highlight of Pokey’s career is when Salvador Dali invited her to dinner in Figueras to discuss abstraction shortly before he passed away. She dedicates this show to the memory of querido Salvador. (417) 831-1222 www.nonnascafe.com
Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building, 214 W. Phelps, presents Featured Artist David Cogorno. David, who holds a BA from Drury University, is working toward his MFA in sculpture at the University of Kansas. David grew up in St. Louis and has studied and worked in Italy and Peru. “Nature is my escape from the chaos of the world and my greatest source of inspiration. I enjoy venturing out and finding my way through obstacles that confront me; rock formations, dense foliage, bodies of water, etc.,” David says. “My current work is a study of our interactions with spaces (and within them) revealing patterns, inter-relationships, and common themes that attempt to create a unique visual experience.” (417) 616-6488 www.obeliskhome.com
Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square, features the post-modern art of Jim Delgadillo and folk singer J.R. Top. (417) 831-1342 http://parkcentrallibrary.blogspot.com Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. M-Th; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sat
Randy Bacon Photography and Figment Art Gallery in the Monarch Art Factory, 600 W. College St., unveils Randy’s Lost & Found Photo Exhibit during the Aug. 7 Art Walk. More than 40 families receiving grief support services from Lost & Found participated in a photo exhibit to share their stories on the journey of grief. Experience their personal stories and photos that reflect their emotional struggles, steps towards healing, and their embracing of a new life that is forever changed. Visit the adjacent Figment Art Gallery & Culture House to view the latest work by house artists Kelly Kennedy, Kat Allie and Abby Waters. For more information, call (417) 868-8179. www.randybacon.com www.gallerysounds.net Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat
Rox Stoneworks, 220 S. Campbell, Second Floor, (entrance on McDaniel), the studio of Sculptor Bruce Burnaugh, presents Works in Progress by Rox Studio students, Paintings by James Crafford and Francois LaRiviere and Paintings and Mixed Media by Charity Blansit. ROX Stoneworks is a working studio teaching stone sculpture Sat, Sun and Mon, 9:30-3:30. www.springfieldarts.org/ROXstoneworks
Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., is a working hot glass studio/gallery with facilities for furnace, torch and kiln work. Springfield Hot Glass Studio continually displays its current blown glass, beads and fused work, offering live demonstrations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and First Fridays. Classes are available; please visit our Web site. (417) 868-8181 www.springfieldhotglass.com Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. M-Th; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sat
Springfield Pottery, 416 S. Campbell Ave., a fine craft gallery and community clay center, features some of the best examples of fine craft in clay, wood, metal, glass, fibers, photography, printmaking, and jewelry by over 45 local, regional and national artists. (417) 864-4677 www.springfieldpottery.com Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-Sat
Susan Sommer-Luarca Fine Art Gallery and Frame Shoppe, 221 Park Central South, exhibits a large body of Susan’s work in originals and fine giclee, museum prints. Susan is an internationally known and widely acclaimed artist with the honor of being Official Artist for the U.S. Olympic Team, Beijing. Official Triple Crown Horse Racing Artist and Artist for the 2008 Super Bowl, Susan also paints LIVE at many nationally televised events. (417) 866-4ART (4278) www.sslworldwide.com
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
FREE
Thursday 30 July
Storey Creative Industries Centre, Lancaster
FACT is involved in a project called ‘Art of Digital‘ – a series of events aimed at helping arts organisations to better understand and use digital culture and tools. The next event takes place at the Storey Creative Industries Centre in Lancaster and focuses on ‘Organisational’ aspects of digital culture.
The Organisational theme is about digital strategy across business processes, communication & engagement, audience development, arts marketing, curatorial practice, emerging forms of collaborative working, production and distribution. Speakers include Heath Bunting, Anders Mogensen (Seismonaut), James Burke (NARB) and Adrian McEwen.
The last two events have been well oversubscribed, but this time we still have some places available! Click here to find out more about the event or to register for a ticket.
Art of Digital is a partnership project between Arts Council England, FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) and folly helping to promote the use of digital tools within arts organisations.
For more info, email: stuart.robarts@fact.co.uk
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
On Saturday, July 25th, there’ll be a 12-hour benefit at Death By Audio for You Are Here: A Maze, a “performance festival in a sculptural maze” to happen at the venue from September 10th – October 2nd. Both the event and the art project are being put on by Trouble (Zs‘ Sam Hillmer and artist Laura Paris).
The lineup includes performances by Ninjasonik, Aa, Dead Science’s Sam Mickens, Charlie Looker of Extra Life, and Hillmer himself (with Regattas). A DJ set by Dirty Projector Dave Longstreth is also on the schedule (for some actual singing by Longstreth, that takes place at the Williamsburg Waterfront this Sunday).
A full schedule of performers, with some info on the You Are Here project, is below…
You Are Here: A Maze info
Emphasizing the sprawling and interconnected nature of New York’s underground, a trip through the maze offers a peak inside NYC’s diy art/music scene. A meditation on passage and desire, You Are Here engulfs the space and presents beckoning inhabitants, dead ends, and uplifting epitaphs. Medium and genre vary and overlapping and simultaneous performances are frequent, each performer establishing a different corner or dead end as his or hers. You Are Here was first presented in 2007 by Trouble (Sam Hillmer and Laura Paris) at Chashama’s Visual Arts Space.
Trouble is devoted to creating extreme environments that have no exterior, public art both condoned and illegal, and other kinds of visual/sound art intended to be used for some purpose. Their work is about community, spirituality, politics, craft, and beauty. Outreach is a part of all of Trouble’s projects, as is what they call “in-reach”: designing events that strengthen the ties within the DIY art community and the art world as a whole.
 You Are Here benefit schedule:
4:00pm – doors/delicous beverages/dj lord easy
4:30pm – DJ set by dave longstreth – back
5:15pm – charlie looker – front
6:00pm – natalie unicornicopia – back
6:45pm – chuck bettis – front
7:15pm – mega calderos – back
8:00pm – john fell ryan – front (switch to dj marty mcsorely)
8:45pm – dometheater – btwn
9:30pm – north highlands – back
10:15pm – mystery of two – front
11:00pm – vaz – back
11:45pm – knife hyts II – front (switch to dj rich zerbo/social registry)
12:45am – worldancearound – ninjasonik – btwn/front
1:45am – nine 11 thesaurus – back
2:15am – sam mickens – front
2:45am – Aa – back
3:30am – regattas – front
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
 The first two billboards, unveiled on July 13th, showcase works by renowned New Jersey artists Tim Daly of Hoboken and Gary Godbee of Westfield.
Click for Daly and Godbee
Highway Art Gallery
New Jersey’s first-ever highway art gallery hits the road this summer, and Palisades Insurance Company wants you to be a part of it!
Click here to submit artwork or here to view the online gallery and vote.
The Palisades Highway Art Gallery is exhibiting original works by area artists on some of the largest and most-viewed canvases in the state – New Jersey’s highway and roadway billboards. We’ve picked prominent billboards on some of the most traveled roads throughout the Garden State to feature landscape artwork by New Jersey artists.
And you can get in on the fun, too!
Beginning July 13th, New Jersey residents of all ages and abilities can register and submit images of original paintings, drawings, photography, or mixed media inspired by New Jersey scenic views, landscapes, seascapes, urbanscapes, destinations and landmarks. Starting July 14th, visitors to the site can vote for their favorite submissions in our online gallery. Up to a dozen top-voted winners will be sponsored by Palisades for exhibit on billboards throughout the state.
Ready to share your NJ masterpiece? Then submit your work here and encourage friends and family to visit the site and vote! You can enter until July 31st but voting begins July 14th, so make sure you enter early.
Voters also have a chance at winning a prize! After casting your vote, you can enter to win a NJ weekend getaway or daytrip. What are you waiting for? Vote here!
To learn more about Drive With a Smile, the campaign rules and more, go to http://www.Palisades.com/DriveWithaSmile.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Pittsfield Art Show, fifth annual juried art show, featuring arts and crafts by 85 artists and craftsmen from nine different states displaying paintings in all mediums, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, photography, collage, fabric art and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Renne Avenue, Pittsfield. pittsfieldartshow.org or 413-499-9348.
Chesterwood, Sunday Workshops and Demonstrations, presented by participating artists in the CSC exhibition, will feature Gene Montez Flores demonstrating metal-cutting techniques, 1-4 p.m. Free with admission. Route 183, Stockbridge. chesterwood.org.
The Wit Gallery, “Concepts of Art/Lenox Judaica,” art reception for gallery’s Judaica artists and a book signing by photographer Jean Germain of her book “Jazz From Row Six” with live music, 5-7 p.m. 27 Church St., 413-637-8808 or thewitgallery.com.
Dance
Frog Lotus Yoga, community West African dance class for all levels with Marafanyi, featuring Lara Gonzalez and Yael Shacham, 1:30-2:45 p.m. Beaver Mill, North Adams. 877-904-2362 or rootsheartpulse@ureach.com.
Film
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, fifth anniversary of Mahaiwe Movies of the Month features screening of Mario Puzo’s “The Godfather” (1972, restored new 35 mm print), the Oscar-winning epic in which director Francis Ford Coppola brings Puzo’s multigenerational crime saga to life, 7 p.m. $6. Castle Street, Great Barrington. mahaiwe.org or 413-528-0100.
Topia Arts Center, Made in The Berkshires Film Series features screening of “Miracle Worker” on 32-foot screen, 2 p.m. Also, screening of “Alice’s Restaurant,” 5 p.m. Free. Park Street, Adams. topiaarts.org or 413-743-9600.
Music
Tanglewood, conductor James Levine presents an all-Mozart program, 2:30 p.m. West Street, Lenox. 617-266-1492 or tanglewood.org.
Clark Art Institute, Aston Magna Festival presents Spanish and Italian music in the late Baroque, Classical and early Romantic periods under the direction of guitarist Richard Savino, 3 p.m. $35. Pre-concert lecture, 2 p.m. Daniel Arts Center, Alford Road, Great Barrington. astonmagna.org or 413-528-3595.
Natural Bridge State Park, community West African drum class for all levels with Marafanyi, featuring Lara Gonzalez and Yael Shacham, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Route 8, North Adams. 877-904-2362 or rootsheartpulse@ureach.com.
Summer in the Park, outdoor concert series features Hometown Sundays, 1-3 p.m. Harte Lot, Main Street, Bennington, Vt. betterbennington.com.
Theater
Williams College, Summer Theatre Lab presents “Project One,” a series of one-act plays written, produced and performed by company members as well as a staged reading of Act 1 of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” directed by Williams College professor Jean-Bernard Bucky, 7 p.m. Free. ‘62 Center, Williamstown. 413-597-4839 or 62center. williams.edu/summerlab.
The Triplex, acclaimed one-man production “Eddie,” written by Marvin Starkman and Bob Feinberg, about the relationship between President Harry S. Truman and Eddie Jacobson – Army buddy, business partner and lifelong friend – and the events that thrust Jacobson squarely into the middle of a bitter State Department debate over whether to support a Jewish homeland in Palestine, 4 p.m. $20. 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington. 413-528-8885 or thetriplex.com.
Mill City Productions, “Zombie Prom” by Dana P. Rowe and John Dempsey, directed by Mike Grogan, with musical direction by Marissa Carlson and choreography by Liz Urban, featuring 15 Berkshire County actors and musicians, 2 p.m. $9/adults, $7/students and seniors. Heritage State Park, Route 8, North Adams. millcityproductions.org or 413-664-0161.
Miscellaneous
Berkshire Soul and Spirit Center, Mary McManus, author and recovered post-polio syndrome victim who never realized she could heal herself enough to run in the 2009 Boston Marathon, will give a talk about her amazing journey from wheelchair to marathon, 2-4 p.m. $10; registration requested. 69 Main St., Lee. 413-243-2834 or soulandspiritcenter.com.
Main Street Walk, North Adams historian Paul Marino will lead a tour of Main Street, which lays on the track of the original Mohawk/Mahican Trail, predates North Adams by many, many years, and has been walked by soldiers of the third and fourth French and Indian Wars, the American Revolution, the Civil War and both World Wars, as well as by 95 of the most unusual strike breakers North Adams ever saw, 2:30 p.m. West end of Main Street, North Adams. 413-207-1344 or historyman@copper.net.
New Lebanon Book Group, “free for all” discussion in which participants share titles of interesting books they have read and recommend to others, request new book titles and engage in a relaxed and free-wheeling talk about books in general, facilitated by librarian Mary Trev Thomas, 11 a.m. Triple Nickel Cafe, Route 20, New Lebanon, N.Y. 518-794-7005 or 518-733-0196.
Sundays@Six, street fair designed to showcase local talent and build community, featuring live local music (including The Buck Hill Ramblers), food, artisan vendors, children’s activities like face painting and 3-D sidewalk chalk drawing, an art walk, vintage vehicles and an outdoor classic movie (”The Princess Bride”), 5 p.m. Free. Spring Street, Williamstown. sundaysat6.com or 413-458-9077.
Second Chance Animal Center, fifth annual Tour de Paws fundraiser, featuring 4-mile walk (9:30 a.m. registration, $25/single, $40/family) and three bicycle tours, including Metric Century Ride of 63 miles (7 a.m. registration, $40), an In Between Ride of 30 miles to 35 miles (8:30 a.m. registration, $40), and a 15-mile loop Single and Families Ride (8:30 a.m. registration, $50/family, $25/single). Manchester Recreation Park, Route 30 in Manchester, Vt. 2ndchanceanimalcenter.org/tourdepaws or 802-375-2898.
Pittsfield Garden Tour, 13th annual self-guided event features seven private gardens and the AIDS garden at the American Red Cross, as well as “Rocktacular,” where special rocks with hand-painted nature images on them are hidden, inviting guests to find them and submit an entry form for a prize, noon-4 p.m. $12/before July 11, $15/after July 11. 413-443-1832 or awpasko@verizon.net.
St. Joseph Church, Polish Picnic, featuring Polish and American food for sale, raffles, a lottery ticket tree, games for all ages including Mr. Bouncy Bounce in Kiddieland, live music by The Rymanowski Brothers Orchestra from Albany, N.Y., and more, noon-7 p.m. Free. North Street, Pittsfield. 413-442-5157.
North Adams Public Library, longtime North Adams resident Gail Cote will read from her new mystery book, “Welcome to My World,” about Midgie Small and her friends unraveling secrets that threaten to change their world forever, 2 p.m. Church Street, North Adams. 413-662-3133 or naplibrary.com.
Bennington Museum, second annual Wiffle Ball Round Robin Tournament, where spectators are welcome, 9 a.m. Route 9, Bennington, Vt. benningtonmuseum.org or 802-447-1571.
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