Art Walk salute to Oregon Caves & Chateau on tap Friday
From our weekly issue dated May 06, 2009
One of 33 ‘Doors of Oregon,’ Karen Stiles’ work celebrates Oregon Caves National Monument. (Photo provided)
“Salute to the Oregon Caves & Chateau” is the theme for the May 8 free Second Friday ArtWalk in and around Downtown Cave Junction from 5 to 8 p.m.
Evergreen Federal Bank will display Karen Stiles’ painting which represents various milestones for the Oregon Caves National Monument. A special reception will take place during ArtWalk from 4 to 6 p.m. at Evergreen’s Cave Junction branch to highlight the 100th anniversary of the monument.
Stiles’ painting will be in Evergreen’s “Doors of Oregon” street art project in Grants Pass this summer. There will be 33 doors representing Oregon’s counties for the state’s sesquicentennial.
In commemoration of the 1874 discovery of the caves by Elijah Davidson, Elaine Barker’s Illinois Valley High School art students will create a sidewalk chalk drawing, “Follow the Bear,” at the Josephine County Bldg.
The free ArtWalk Kidspace activity from 4 to 6 p.m. at the county building will be, “Make Your Own Mother’s Day Card,” led by Annie Norton and sponsored by the I.V. Section of the Boys & Girls Club.
The I.V. Visitor Center will welcome Mike McDermott, IVHS Class of 1959. He will discuss the creation of his spectacular dollhouse, an 80-pound replica of the three-story Chateau at Oregon Caves. The dollhouse will be displayed until raffled during the July 4 weekend as a fund-raiser for the I.V. Alumni & Friends Scholarship Fund.
Jan Walker will be available to sign copies of her new field guide, Shrubs of S.W. Oregon, written in collaboration with Max Bennett, forester with OSU Extension Service. Landscape plants, many native to the area, will be available.
This month’s Featured Artist, Roger Robinson, will show his imaginative, whimsical pictorials at Taylor’s Country Store. Also, Humboldt County Country rocker Kent Stephensen will demonstrate why he’s a favorite around the region.
The menu will feature Halibut Hollandaise with Shrimp, as well as regular menu items.
Farther south, Subway Restaurant will host “Escape from Berkeley” alternative-fuel rally winner “MAX.” Designer Jack McCornack and Sharon Westcott, of Illinois Valley, drove the super-efficient DIY prototype from Berkeley, Calif. to Las Vegas, Nev. and won the $5,000 prize. See what this “Kinetic Vehicles” local business team has planned for the future.
Lister Street will come alive as Northwest Hairlines, across from the Cave Junction Post Office, will host artist Debbie Wilson, of Artisan Jewelry by Debbie. The public is invited to hear popular duo, Two Foot Daddy, consisting of Wally Aiken and Dave Monsma, while viewing original paintings, sculpture and graphic art posters.
Free raffles and wine-tasting courtesy of Bridgeview Vineyards Winery will round out the festivities at Northwest Hairlines.
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Across the street by the DMV office, the I.V. Safe House Alliance will host a miniworkshop on photo composition, “Tips and Tricks,” by Daniel Emery from 6:30 to 7 p.m. only.
Emery will lead weekend photography workshops at the Chateau later this year. Mary Reynolds, of Jefferson State Financial Services, will be showing her new creation: framed miniature glass bead “quilts,” as well as her elegant bead jewelry.
Special Productions in the SOFCU Community Credit Union building will celebrate its fourth anniversary with special refreshments as Sue Jines presents the creative woodwork of a “mystery guest.”
At Nacho Mama’s Cantina, everyone is invited to participate in an “Interactive Art Project.” Door prizes will be awarded to some lucky patrons who need not be present to win. The full menu and bar will be available until 9 p.m.
Ravenswood Gallery will host its own one-year anniversary celebration featuring performances by local musicians; and Embroidered Adaptations next door will welcome Cilicia Philemon, who will display her beaded jewelry and demonstrate how the work is accomplished.
George & Anwyn Leverett will perform their signature Celtic music at Home Valley Bank from 4 to 6 p.m. Nationally renowned for their music and George’s authentic hand-built instruments, the Leveretts will have their own CDs and instruments for sale.
The Eye Care Group, Optometric Physicians, on Caves Hwy., will display beautiful “Images of Nature & Architecture” by Jim Lettis during regular business hours throughout the month.
Second Friday ArtWalk also will be held on Aug. 14 and Nov. 13 in rotation with Kerby’s Evenings of Art & Wine. The Illinois River Valley Arts Council, an IRS registered not-for-profit organization, sponsors the Cave Junction event with support from Evergreen Federal Bank; and R.H. Ziller & Co., graphic design professionals.
For further information, view irvac.com or phone 592-4444.
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