Students, senior citizens among Art Walk participants Friday, Nov. 14
From our weekly issue dated November 12, 2008
Second Friday Art Walk welcomes Evergreen Elementary School PTA as it teams with I.V. Boys & Girls Club for a special open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14.
Families and friends can visit the school cafeteria to enjoy a student art show, a special book fair and a fun craft corner for the kids. They also can discover volunteer opportunities including the “Start Making A Reader Today” program.
View recent work by Sue Jines, this month’s Featured Artist, at Special Productions in the SOFCU Community Credit Union building at Hwy. 199 and Lister Street.
I.V. Senior Center also will be celebrated during Second Friday Art Walk. The public can visit Home Valley Bank between 4 and 6 p.m. to view oil paintings by a group led by Meg Kelsey. These paintings will be displayed throughout the month during regular business hours. Next door, the Upstairs Art Gallery will host “Learning Through Art” projects from Lorna Byrne Middle School.
The public is asked to use the exterior stairs to view students’ fanciful art depicting El Dia de Los Muertos.
At the Josephine County Bldg., the Senior Center Line Dancers will perform at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., the I.V. String Band will play live music as Donna Belle and friends call out the traditional steps. All are welcome to participate; no experience or partner required.
Next to the DMV office, the I.V. Safe House Alliance will welcome Sue Williams playing classical guitar. In the continuing self-help health series, Family Nurse Practitioner Joya Feltzin will give a 15-minute presentation at 6 p.m. on a new, natural family planning technique. Also, Heidi Rousseau will offer a holiday sale on her handcrafted jewelry.
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Embroidered Adaptations will display handmade woven wheat ornaments by Pat Cox. Their intricate designs can decorate a tree or anyplace around a home. Upstairs, Community Media & Education Center will hold a grand opening of Video Explorer. This expansion of an Ashland business owned by Steve Lanusse rents unique films. Video clips from this year’s Earthdance Festival will be screened.
The video by Guenter Ambron features Jill Talise’s giant puppets. Jill will serve her famous Java-Lava Crunch and other treats. A drum circle and abstract watercolors by Shanti Mishea will round out the festivities.
Subway Restaurant will host Gayle Roux, owner of Iron Mountain Soapworks. Her handmade soaps have no filler, and last much longer than commercial brands. Gayle also has created a line of lotions and essential oils. All her products are hypo-allergenic and sulfa-free.
Taylor’s Country Store will feature artist Bea Thompson’s watercolors. Occasional Landscapes comprise a retrospective from 25 years of painting. Michelle LeComte and Tim Wallace from Oregon Little Big Band will play an eclectic mix of Pop and Jazz or “Sinatra to Madeline Peyroux.”
Across the street, Michelle Pankey will display her jewelry and creative gifts from recycled materials at the I.V. Senior Thrift Shop.
On Caves Hwy., the Eye Care Group, Optometric Physicians will display “Inspired by Nature” handcrafted gold and silver jewelry. The original and organic forms by Lisa Sanchez Pescador will be displayed throughout the month during regular business hours.
Illinois River Valley Arts Council sponsors Second Friday Art Walk with support from Evergreen Federal Bank, Cabin Chemistry, Jefferson State Financial Group, and R.H. Ziller & Co. For more information, visit www.irvac.com or phone 592-4444.
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