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Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Arts on the Mountain at Trinity Episcopal Church in Mount Pocono will present a music and art event beginning at 2:30 p.m. Artworks by Susan Lange are on exhibit in the Fellowship Hall, and The Company Libbanbluot will conduct a dance performance.
Libbanbluot is a unique dance company that is entirely self-contained, with members designing and building their own costumes and props, creating their own choreography, and utilizing every style and tradition of dance, from ballet to modern, to jazz and hip-hop.
Rachel Salmon, co-founder, also arranges and records musical selections, and choreography incorporates original free-form poetry written by the dancers. The dancers have more than 40 years combined experience; the oldest member is just 17. They have performed at schools and community arts festival events.
Lange is well known in the Poconos for her multimedia artworks, which have been in many shows and are in private collections. Lange uses carefully placed pieces of objects, photos, papers made from plants, and symbols to create dialogue.
A requested donation of $10 supports the arts program, but any amount is gratefully accepted. Arts on the Mountain has been presenting visual and performing arts events at Trinity Episcopal Church since 1988.
The church is on Trinity Hill Road, one mile south of Mount Pocono. For information, call (570) 839-9376.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
 Lemonade IN THE REALM of dance music with an electronic bent, a dexterous band that can channel the genre’s energy and aural acrobatics with live instrumentation has a rare gift. Lemonade, a Brooklyn-based trio, accomplishes this by melding an ever-shifting array of tropical beats and rave sensibilities with punk tactics into a smooth sound that’s packed clubs on both coasts.
Though Callan Clendenin, Alex Pasternak and Ben Steidel met in high school playing in scream-y San Francisco punk bands, they eventually transferred their efforts from the political angst of punk to complex musical experiments, uniting under the influences of Liquid Liquid’s post-disco, A Certain Ratio’s punk-funk and a load of dub reggae.
“Ben was the only other guy we knew who… was into dance music, and knew more about it than Alex and I did, and also knew experimental noise,” says singer Clendenin at the Williamsburg loft apartment that doubles as Pasternak’s home and Lemonade’s production studio. “That was what we were listening to simultaneously. He was literally the only other person in the Bay Area that was a musician that had those exact tastes at the exact same time. So it was fateful, I suppose.”
When the trio formed in 2005, the Bay Area was filled with harsh, moody No Wavecentric guitar bands, Clendenin explains, and Lemonade’s “rave-y elements” were not in line with that aesthetic.
“The total enemy of the punk scene and the hip sort of art scene was a rave or techno sound, especially in San Francisco,” he adds. “That was by far, at the time, the most taboo sound to use.”
But Lemonade’s ecstatic fusion of samples, tweaked synth noises, heavy bass and throbbing beats transcended boundaries, and soon the three were performing at events across the underground music scene, from world music nights to hipster dance parties to techno warehouse throwdowns.
Three successful years into what Steidel (Lemonade’s bassist) describes as an attempt to incorporate dance music into San Francisco’s noise scene, the group packed up and moved to New York. Lemonade released its exuberant self-titled debut last summer, and a slew of accolades, as well as remixes from Delorean and C.L.A.W.S., among others, ensued.
But while the record’s rapid-fire beats sound perfectly suited to a club, its follow-up, the forthcoming Pure Moods EP (due out Mar. 9), comes off like a rowdy street carnival, its tropical polyrhythms defining what Lemonade calls its “Caribbean record.” Cheekily named after the series of ambient, world music-influenced “New Age” compilations released in the 1990s with tracks from Deep Forest and The Orb (both of which Lemonade readily admits are influences), the EP begins with “Banana Republic,” a bouncy, steel drum-punctuated anthem about living in a loft (much like Lemonade’s production studio) whose main portal to the outside world is a skylight.The first single from the EP, “Lifted,” follows, and it too is peppered with sweet steel drums intermingled with a sample of a girl’s echoing laughter and Clendenin’s warm, at times breathy, croon. The only steel drum-less song on the new EP, “Underwater Sonics,” includes drum and bass elements and tinges of chiptune (Clendenin references Sonic the Hedgehog as an inspiration for the track). Inspired by everything from Soca to R&B to Balearic beat, Lemonade defies easy categorization, which suits the band just fine, even though it means Lemonade has few comrades in its style of cross-pollination.
“We’re creating from so many different influences… it’s really hard to fit into some scene,” says Pasternak, the band’s percussionist. “People don’t recognize a lot of the places we’re getting our ideas from.”
Though they reference their compatriots in Tanlines and These Are Powers, two Brooklyn bands with post-punk tendencies and constantly morphing approaches to dance music, as sharing some of their musical interests, ultimately, the three prefer the open-endedness of a singular vision that they can reconfigure as the mood strikes them.
“Every time there’s any sort of scene that might make sense to be a part of, we kind of push.We don’t push the scene away, we just push away from that, because our influences keep changing,” Clendenin says. “We’re still doing exactly what we want, which just so happens to be not what people would expect from us.”
> Lemonade
Feb. 18, Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave. (at S. 2nd St.), Brooklyn, 718-599-1450; 9, $10.
Source: New York Press
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Whether it is an illusionist or sideshow freak, a rock band in an art gallery or a matinee performance of folk music at one of the cafes along the street, the Parkdale Village Business Improvement Area (PVBIA) has amassed quite a schedule of funky and fun west-end talent to draw you out to Fireside Culture Week.
The second annual Fireside Culture Week starts Feb. 22. It’s a weeklong celebration of art, fashion, food, music and theatre that features the best of best of this artistic nook of Toronto.
 Artists bring their unique styles to Fireside Culture Week. This series of live performance will take place at a number of venues along Queen Street West between Dufferin Street and Roncesvalles Avenue.
The BIA has partnered with Heart and Stroke Foundation as part of their Heart Month events. During Fireside 2010, the PVBIA will be fundraising for Heart and Stroke Foundation by asking attendees at the shows to make a donation as they enter.
There are any number of events planned for each day and evening of Fireside culture week. Visit www.firesidecultureweek.com for an updated schedule.
Here are some highlights:
Nymphetamine – The Sideshow Performer
A falling ovation, as it is called when someone passes out during a performance, is the highest form of praise for a sideshow performer, according to Jennifer Booth.
Booth, who goes by the stage name Nymphetamine, is a circus sideshow performer, a dominatrix by day and self-described freak.
“I always joke that I was always called a freak in high school and now I get paid for it,” said the 31-year-old performer.
A sideshow performer for six years, Nymphetamine performs an intense combination of classic stunts such as cinder block breaks, laying on a bed of nails and walking on broken glass as well as modern stunts such as flesh-hook suspensions and lifting objects with her piercing.
Nymphetamine, who also has a degree in philosophy and training as a paramedic, said she has always had some unusual tastes.
Born and raised in Toronto, Nymphetamine was introduced to the art of sideshow performing by a friend from New York City.
“When I saw him do it I immediately went from ‘You’re absolutely crazy,’ to ‘Hey, that looks like a lot of fun’,” she said.
So she started to explore the art form, which she said was relatively easy to learn.
Now a resident of the Dundas Street and Dufferin Street area, Nymphetamine performs all over the city, usually at night clubs.
“You always get the young guys right up at the front of the stage screaming and wanting to see blood and wanting to see something go wrong,” she said. “And then there are the people who are absolutely fascinated, but happy to stand a ways back from the stage.”
The details around Nymphetamine’s Fireside Culture week performance are yet to be announced.
Visit www.myspace.com/nymphetaminesideshow for more on Nymphetamine.
Jef Kearn – The Urban Flautist
Jef Kearn, 33, takes band geek and turns it urban chic with the soulful sounds of his solo flute songs.
“I started playing about 20 years ago,” he said. “I started taking lessons and I just stuck with it. I kind of felt drawn to it.”
He went to school at Humber College and then York University to study music, but his brand of music isn’t what one would traditionally expect from the flute.
Kearns, who now lives in Mimico, grew up in Chatham listening to broadcasts of urban music radio stations out of Detroit. Before he was a teenager, he was transposing hip-hop lines and verse into the rhythms of his flute.
Now he has crafted a unique style of flute-focused R’n'B that cross genres from modern soul to hip-hop to classic Motown.
His CD of original tracks, On The Level, features nine tracks including I Wanna Be the One (Savage Groove Mix), which spent five weeks in the Top 10 of the Canada National House Music Charts.
Kearns is slated to perform on Friday, Feb. 25 at the Local Kitchen from 8 to 9 p.m.
Visit www.myspace.com/jefkearns for more on Kearns.
Brian Byrne and The Flamming Hoops
You may recognize Brian Byrne’s name as the lead singer of I Mother Earth, but since the band took a hiatus, Byrne has released two solo albums, opened a tattoo shop in Parkdale and performs regularly with his hobby band, The Flaming Hoops.
“The thing we do with the Flaming Hoops is just totally silly fun,” he said. “It is all covers and we cover a bunch of old country classics and on the flip side we cover classic rock, but done country.”
“I just wanted to be part of it,” he said of the Fireside Culture Week. “Anything that is going to help bring people around, because I do love this area… it is so eclectic and crazy.”
Byrne, 35, was chosen as the new lead singer of the Canadian alternative rock band I Mother Earth after singer Edwin left the band in 1997.
The Flaming Hoops is comprised Christian Tanna from I Mother Earth, Gerry Finn from David Usher and Chuck Dailey from The Salads.
“I have always been a massive country fan because that is kind of what I grew up on,” said the Newfoundland native. “All the people in the band have been road dogs forever so this was an opportunity to go play for the weekend without any pressure and not be out on the road promoting your next great project that ultimately leaves you broke and wondering why you do it anyway.”
The shows, he said, are simply fun. The Flamming Hoops cover songs like The Trouper by Iron Maiden, Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne in a country fashion. They also cover songs by the usual country suspects like Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.
“We even do Footloose by Kenny Loggins,” he said with a laugh.
Byrne, who lives in Kingsway Village in the city’s west end, is scheduled to perform on Saturday, Feb. 26. The location is yet to be announced.
Visit www.myspace.com/brianbyrne for more on Byrne.
Winston Spear – The Funny Man
Winston Spear loves to dance and apparently people love to watch him do it. The comedian has a video of a Bollywood-inspired dance, which has gotten more than a million hits.
He’ll be bringing his trademark dance moves as well as a few jokes to Parkdale for the Fireside Culture Week.
Spear, 45, is a Canadian standup comedian and actor from the Bloor West and Dundas area.
A working comedian for more than 20 years, Spear was a member of the cast of the popular CTV sketch comedy show Comedy Inc.
“I’m a pretty clean act,” Spear said. “I only have a few dirty jokes.”
Spear is scheduled to perform on Thursday, Feb. 24 during a comedy night, also featuring Jamie Rallison and Parker Seville, at the Snowball Gallery, 1690 Queen St. W., from 7 to 11 p.m.
You can view videos of Spear’s comedy at www.youtube.com.
ByErin Hatfield
Source: InsideToronto.com
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
Art Taipei 2009, the longest-standing art fair in Asia with roots that go back to 1992, will kick off at Taipei World Trade Center today with a total of six themed areas and 78 galleries from all over the world, providing art lovers, investors, and artists the opportunity to feast their eyes on a variety of art forms.
“As the biggest annual art expo in Taiwan, Art Taipei is destined to become better and better each year,” said Betty Huang, minister of the Cabinet-level Council for Cultural Affairs yesterday at the opening press conference of the event in Taipei. Huang added that the annual event has not only caught the attention of domestic and international art circles, but also has a remarkable transaction record. Last year, a total of NT$750 million in transactions was reported during the five-day fair.
Huang added that, just like last year, the fair will showcase the works of eight talented local young artists in an area entitled “Made in Taiwan — Young Artist Discovery,” with an aim to increasing the visibility of young Taiwanese artists on the world art scene.
Besides the area for local new blood, Art Taipei has five more themed exhibitions: “Art Galleries”; “2009 Art Project — Art & Environment”; “Art, Now — Southeast Asia”; “Ela-Asia” and “Art Media.”.
The 78 galleries from countries all over the world offer various works including oil painting, sculpture, video installations and photographs.
Affordable art
Another feature of 2009 Art Taipei is a special event called “Affordable Art.” The works range from US$200 to US$2000 in price, providing plenty of opportunities for new collectors.
Meanwhile, Asia Art Economy Forum in Taipei will be held during the fair, offering a great chance to share and exchange experiences in the Asian art market with people with real global expertise.
The convener of the art fair, York Hsiao, said the event organizer will donate all ticket income to Typhoon Morakot relief. The five-day Art Taipei 2009 will run until Sept. 1 in Areas A and D of the Taipei World Trade Center.
Written By: Joseph Yeh
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
 The Square Pegz, a Clawson-based band that performs hits of the 1980s with a highly visual and energetic flair, returns to Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair in Sterling Heights on Thursday night. The fest runs July 30-Aug. 1. The most notable aspect about the music lineup for this year’s Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair is the lack of nationally known performers — but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
There’s no doubt the attraction of star power is a big plus for any free outdoor festival, but local and regional bands booked by the fair organizers have the desire and energy to provide an entertaining weekend.
A further plus — promoters don’t have to deal with the outlandish backstage demands of major rock stars.
“These bands are thrilled if we give them each a bottle of water,” said Mike Crimmins, broadcast services manager for the Sterling Heights Community Relations Department.
Sterlingfest runs July 30-Aug. 1 at the corner of Dodge Park and Utica roads in Sterling Heights with an extensive variety of food, kids’ activities, a juried art show and live entertainment.
Each night features a headline act on the Dodge Park Concert Series Stage with more than two dozen bands and performers taking various stages in the daytime.
On Thursday night, the Square Pegz, an Oakland County-based band performing hits of the 1980s with a highly visual stage show, appear at 7 p.m. following the release of 5,000 balloons in the park.
The July 31 showcase acts include the Prolifics, a five-man Detroit-based vocal group celebrating 50 years of Motown hits, along with FunkinBluzin, a horn-driven blues-based band.
Closing out the series on Aug. 1 are vocalist Alyssa Simmons followed by Fleetwood Dreams, a tribute band performing all of the classic rock hits of Fleetwood Mac.
Meanwhile, regional and local bands perform on the Jazz & Blues Court Stage and the Suds N’ Sounds Stage include a number of bands with ties to Sterling Heights such as Nightline, Chill FX and blues guitarist Jim McCarty with Mystery Train. McCarty has been the driving force behind Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, The Rockets and other bands.
Other outstanding musicians on the bill include Count Bracey & the Pleasure Tones, who recently won the Detroit Blues Society’s Best Band Award; Chicago-based jazz pianist Rob Ryndak; Big Foot Bob & the Toe Tappers and more.
For children, there are numerous magicians, jugglers, puppeteers and musical acts performing in the daytime through the evening.
A complete entertainment schedule is available at www.sterlingfest.info.
Sterlingfest hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day, with free parking and $1 shuttle bus service available at schools along Dodge Park Road and on city-owned property. Admission to the Suds ‘n’ Sounds Refreshment Tent is $2 per person ages 21 and older after 6 p.m. Utica Road between 18 Mile Road and Dodge Park will be closed from July 29 through Aug. 2.
Source: www.dailytribune.com
Written by: Mitch Hotts, Journal Register News Service
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
The 5th annual Shady Cove River ArtWalk will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The River ArtWalk follows the banks of the Rogue River, at Edgewater Inn and Rogue River RV Park (corner Hwy 62 and Rogue River Drive, next to the Shady Cove Bridge).
In addition, with limited space available at the River ArtWalk, a number of businesses, including Shady Kate’s Boutique, Books ‘N More, and others will welcome both visual and performing artists to set up in front of their businesses, along Highway 62.
On Saturday, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. a “Kid’s ArtZone” will be held at Aunt Caroline’s Park, (Hwy 62 at Indian Creek Rd). In addition to an interactive art environment, a featured Native American “stick game” is set for 1 p.m. (Limited parking)
On Sunday, Aug. 9, kids of all ages can celebrate Smokey Bear’s 65th birthday at the Jackson County #4 Fire Station, in Shady Cove. Help Smokey Bear blow out all his candles. The celebration runs from noon to 3 p.m.
Call Erin at 878-2666 for further details.
This year’s artwalk features 100 fine artists from throughout Oregon. Out of state artists include Liz Rosier, Lake in the Hills (Chicago), Ill., with others representing Washington, Arizona, Nevada and a recently relocated artist from Hawaii.
The main entrance is at the Edgewater Inn Conference Room and includes several award winning artists, including, western artist Carl Seyboldt and Gail O’Dell, of Eagle Point; Karen Cain-Smith, Shady Cove; Kim Ragsdale, Trail; and, David Irwin “Images in Nature”, Butte Falls. Alice Zelina Berger (EP) will display and welcome guests to the Breezeway and “on the Green” Shauna Engbrecht, Marybeth Hines (EP), and Janet Rawlings (EP) will be featured.
Gates #2 & #3 located at the Rogue River RV Park includes artistic local talent, including Judi Steadman (Manzanita Mania), Scott Lang, Jim Kanitz, Debby Elder, Dorothy L. Dierks, Leona Haiker, Laureen Bong, Material Girls, and Christy Allwardt, of Shady Cove. Linda Steen, Linda’s Unique Creations; Cathy Spires, Braunda Gilchrist, Connie Drane & Idabelle Andrews, Lorie Easlick, and Dianna Clark “Sky Creations” from Eagle Point; Lori Paxton and Ruthanne Bray, will share a booth from Butte Falls. Guests may enter at any of the three gates for a unique artwalk experience. Stroll the 700′ scenic pathway paralleling the Rogue River; the art venue continues under the Shady Cove Bridge connecting the two River front properties. Free admission (donations accepted). Be sure to sign guest book for opportunity to win a special gift of art.
Music is featured throughout the River ArtWalk during the two-day event. “The Relief” Band, Eagle Point,
will play vintage blues on Saturday ( 2:30 p.m. to closing at 5:00 p.m.), on deck at the RV Park. While music continues throughout the art venue, Sunday morning will feature “Accordionist Uncommon” by Richard Gyuro, of Eagle Point. At 1pm, “The Diamonds & Denim” Band, is set to close out the weekend event. Julie Millard Griffith (Sam’s Valley), lead guitar and singer, describes her band: “Whether you’re rollin with the flow, or just wanna be country down to your soul – come enjoy” Umbrella tables are set up for guests enjoyment – and pavement is available to spring into 50’s or country dance . . .
Courtesy shuttles, including the nostalgic Molly Trolley and Upper Rogue Community Center van, will pick up guests throughout Shady Cove. Look for FREE “Park & Shuttle” signs.
For general information and a list of participating artists visit: http://www.upperrogue.org “click” on River ArtWalk information, call: 541-821-4700, or email: chamber@upperrogue.org
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
 An arTwork by GhostControl On Thursday July 16th, Melbourne central was overtaken by urban stylers to celebrate the street fashion and artwork of the iconic Melbourne shopping centre. Urban style has always had a place in the Melbourne fashion scene, however like any city, urban and street brands are often not given the recognition they deserve. Two Blocks party was invented to combat this, creating heightened awareness of street brands and stores such as 5cm, General Pants, Diesel and new Jeanswear store THAT. Brands such as Cheap Monday, Nobody, Superfine and Bassike were browsed in the shops that kept their doors open for party goers to investigate while sipping Tiger Beer or Skyy Vodkas. The attendees of the party combined media, retailers and fashionistas all with their own street edge. Black was the staple colour of the event, while military jackets (reminiscent of Michael Jackson?) shorts teamed with stockings and skinny jeans were the common outfits of both the guys and girls at the event.
 An arTwork by GhostControl Street artist GhostPatrol was creating artwork throughout the party, using felt tip markers to create a street graffiti piece. The live creativity process highlighted the intricacy and detail involved in street art which should not be underestimated purely due to it being labelled as “street.” DJ Peril spun RnB beats which are not commonly featured in Melbourne’s mainstream music scene, creating a novel urban atmosphere.
Overall, Two Blocks is part of an initiative to create awareness of Melbourne’s urban fashion, music and art scene. Street style, music and artwork have always been regarded as alternative however in a fashionable and modern progressive city like Melbourne, urban styling is highly regarded and sought-after. Two Blocks and the people who attended are lovers of all that is modern and street chic, a scene and aesthetic that will hopefully become even more recognised in the next few years.
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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
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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