Published: January 20, 2009 03:26 pm      

Things to do — 01/22/09

at 8 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person.

‰Feb. 16, 7 p.m. — Marshall University’s African Drumming and Dance Ensemble will give a free performance.

Highlands Museum and Discovery Center 1620 Winchester Ave. (606) 329-8888; Fax, (606) 324-3218; or e-mail at info@highlandsmuseum.com. The Web site is highlandsmuseum.com. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Mondays by appointment.

Cost is $5.50, adults; $4.50, seniors, students and children; members and children younger than 2 are admitted free.



HUNTINGTON

MUSEUM OF ART

Exhibits

‰Through Feb. 22 — Work by Brooklyn-based, multi-media artist David Ellis.

‰Through Oct. 18 — “Who’s Who in the Vault: Portraits from the Permanent Collection.”

‰Through Feb. 22 — “From Burchfield to Wyeth: American Masterworks from The Daywood Collection.”

‰March 13 to May 24 — “Slightly Unbalanced,” an exhibition of works by contemporary artists that focuses on the issue of psychological neurosis and its presence in much of today’s art.

‰April 19 to May 17 — Portfolio 2009 will showcase work from middle and high school students in the Tri-State.

Events

‰Feb. 3, 7 p.m. — The film “Imitation of Life” will be presented in the auditorium. Admission is free.

‰Feb. 8, 2 p.m. — Jazz group Stolen Moments will perform a free concert in the auditorium.

‰Feb. 24, 7 p.m. — The film “A Principled Man: Rev. Leon Sullivan” will be presented in the auditorium. Admission is free.

‰March 26, 2 p.m. — A salute to Les Six.

Children’s classes

‰Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m. — Education Gallery, elementary-age children. Admission is free.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

General admission is $5 per person or $18 for a family of four or more. Admission is free to museum members, school tours and the public on Tuesdays. Visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701.



JESSE STUART FOUNDATION

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

1645 Winchester Ave., Ashland. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.



L STYLE

Wheel-thrown pottery classes are ongoing from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Potter’s Loft. Instructor is BIll Meadows. 1516 Winchester Ave. Vacancies remain in the Tuesday night class. Call (304) 654-9948.



PAINTED COW GALLERY

Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council, 103 S. Main St., Louisa. The gallery has a wide diversity of fine hand-made artwork on display and for sale from artists of the Tri-State and beyond.

Commissioned artists are available for specific art work.

The gallery is dedicating this month for the “LOVE OF ART” and has a wide diversity of fine hand-made artwork including drawings, paintings, photography, abstract sculptures, quilts, handmade jewelry, books from local authors/artists, note cards, decorative painted juvenile furniture, art dolls, etc. all on display and for sale from artists of the Tri-State and beyond. Art makes a very personal gift of love, come by and make your selections early.

Tuesdays — Artists Day. Bring your own supplies (except oils) and for $5, spend the day creating with other artists. Drawing and watercolor lessons are also available.

Greg Painter is now exclusive to the gallery, come in and see all his new artwork both in acrylic and watercolor.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday hours from noon to 4 p.m.

Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council 103 S. Main Cross St., across from the Lawrence County Court House.

For more information, call (606) 638-1313.



THE PENDLETON

ART CENTER

Watch for the exciting events and theme shows coming up at the Pendleton this year beginning with the February First Friday Art Walk in downtown Ashland on Feb. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m.

The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, houses the working and retail sale studios of artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State Area with a wide range of talents.

January artist of the month is William Wallace, photographer and impressionist painter of Studio 132.

The Left Bank Café is open during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and during First Friday and Second Look Saturday events. (606) 325-3815. The Thursday before First Friday each month is open mic night. Singers, storytellers, poets, comedians, and others are invited to perform.

Wallace Fine Art Printing — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (606) 325-3309.

Aladdin’s Art Gallery — Custom framing and gifts. (606) 325-3309.

The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:

Mondays:

‰New watercolor class with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257 begins Feb. 2. Classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to pre-register and get a supply list.

Tuesdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder. (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Watercolor Class 10 a.m. to noon with Janice LeBrun.

‰Children’s Art Class, 3:30 to 5 p.m. with Cathie Lambeau. Four classes are $85. (304) 617-7361.

‰Beginning acrylic painting classes, 6 to 8 p.m., all ages, $85. All ages. Call Cathy Lambeau at (304) 617-7361.

‰Watercolor class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.

Wednesdays:

‰“Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills” 10 a.m. to noon. Call Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.

Thursdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Classes with Cathy Vigor. Learn Peyote and Herringbone Stitch. Fee $65 for three classes. Students should bring beads, beading needle, beading thread and scissors. (606) 325-3691.

‰Acrylic Painting Class 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Janice Lebrun. (606) 329-0048.

Saturdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes, ages 9 to 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with B.J. Wilder, (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Preregistration and payment required.

For more information about the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or visit the Web site at pendletonartcenter.com.

For studio rental information, call Chrissie Smith, (606) 920-9863 or e-mail at csmithpac@yahoo.com.



THE SPEED ART MUSEUM

Through March — “Collecting for Kentucky: A Year of New Art at the Speed.”

Through March 15 — “Reclaiming the Plate: 19th Century Etching Clubs.”

Through May — “American Art at the Speed”

The museum is at 2035 S. Third St. in Louisville. For more information, call (502) 634-2700 or visit speedmuseum.org.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Artist of the month is watercolorist Shea Ashworth of Proctorville.

Everything in the gallery is 10 percent off except The Thoroughbred Cookbook; some of the proceeds will go to Community Hospice. Cost is $8.

Thursdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. — Watercolor classes. $20 per class.

A new artist is potter Lois Mack of Milton, art teacher at Cabell-Midland High School in Ona.

The gallery’s collection contains works by 30 of the best artists in the area.

The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401. Visit the Web site at yessy.com/TUG.