Published: February 13, 2008 10:39 am            

Things to do — 02/14/08

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

Lexington artist Erica Meuser will exhibit monotypes and paintings. Her expressionistic works are titled “In America’s Wake.”

Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. — Rob McNurlin and the Beatnik Cowboys, plus musical guests Sheldon Road will perform.

March 3 through April 21 and March 4 through April 22 — New eight-week pottery classes taught by Bill Meadows. Classes will meet upstairs in the Potters’ Loft from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For details, call (304) 654-9948.

The gallery is at 1516 Winchester Avenue. (606) 324-1296.

Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment.



APPALACHIAN

LEAGUE OF ARTISTS

All regional artist are welcome to meet the third Tuesday of each month at the Paintsville Recreation Center. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (606) 367-9846.



ART OF THE REDEEMED

STUDIO & GALLERY

The gallery, in Suite 206 on the second floor of the Camayo Arcade, 1536 Winchester Ave., Ashland, is home to working artists Gail Kirtz and Rodney Chapman, both of whom work in various media and offer their original art and prints for sale.

Special exhibit — “Toothpick Constructions” by Les Hayes, which include a replica of his home, the Spider Web House, Cracker Barrel restaurants, the old Russell High School, houses, barns, churches and depots.

‰On exhibit — New impressionistic landscapes and seascapes in oil by Kirtz. Also on exhibit are pastels, acrylics and mixed-media works.

‰On exhibit — New contemporary works by Chapman in acrylic and mixed media. He is accepting portrait commissions.

Openings are still available in classes or private lessons in pastel, acrylic and oil.

The studio and gallery are handicapped accessible with an elevator and open by appointment.

For more information, call Kirtz or Chapman at (606) 324-5729 or e-mail prospectpainters@yahoo.com.



BANANA TREE STUDIOS

Hours are as follows. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call (606) 356-1357. E-mail machtk@bananatreestudios.com, Web bananatreestudios.com.

‰Oils: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday with Mike Wagner.

‰Watercolors: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday with Kim McKisson.

‰Ceramics: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday with Ken Macht.

Gallery Exhibits:

‰Through March — Katherine Johnson, pastel with a watercolor underpainting; Kim McKisson, watercolor; and Kathleen Khy Macht, pastel.

‰April through May — Barbara Clarke, watercolor; Ken Swinson, Oil, watercolor and pastel; Brent Michael, three-dimensional photography; and Rita Kent, photography.

Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment at 121 E. Electric Ave., Flemingsburg.

For more information, call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1357 or e-mail machtk@bananatreestudios.com. Visit bananatreestudios.com.



BIRKE ART GALLERY

Today, 7 p.m. — Public lecture by featured artist Miriam Schaer.

Exhibition

Through March 6 — Book Marks 2008 will showcase wide-ranging contemporary approaches to the book as visual art object. The exhibition features contemporary book artist Miriam Schaer whose witty book sculptures push the boundaries of the book form and pull viewers into their narratives via sensory education.

Student exhibitions

March 31-April 3, 8 p.m. — Reception Tuesday, April 1, 5.



Claypool-Young Art Gallery

Through Feb. 20 — “Self-Evident: Contemporary American Self-Portraiture.” Closing reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20.

The Claypool-Young Art Gallery is at Morehead State University. For information, call (606) 783-5446 or to moreheadstate.edu/art.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Special Events

‰Feb. 21, 11 a.m. to noon — Food for the Soul, a free inspirational talk by Coy Bacon, at ACTC Campus Cafeteria, 4818 Roberts Drive in Ashland. Enjoy a lunch of soul food at ala carte prices in the Culinary Café.

‰Feb. 22, 7 p.m. — A Night at the Apollo on the main stage at the Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Experience the famed Apollo Theater, Ashland-style, when area residents are given the opportunity to showcase their amateur talent in music, song, poetry and drama.

‰Feb. 28, 7 p.m. — Margaret Garner: Death Before Slavery. Margaret Garner was a fugitive slave who in 1856, killed her child rather than have her taken back to slavery. (Not recommended for children). Protrayed by Erma Bush of Louisville as part of Kentucky Chautauqua and the Kentucky Humanities Council. Reception following the event.

‰Feb. 22-29, noon to 1 p.m. — Videos of Alex Haley’s Roots. ACTC College Drive Campus Teleconference Room, 1400 College Drive, Ashland.

Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children younger than 12. Applications available for entrants from the museum (606-329-8888). Application fee is $5 for each act. Prizes are $200 first prize; $100 second prize and $50 third prize for adults, and $75 first prize; $50 second prize and $25 third.

Special exhibits:

‰Freedom’s Struggle — The Underground Railroad along the Ohio River in Kentucky and Indiana, Feb. 1 through March 28. A black-and-white photographic display by Willie Johnson of 30 images chronicling the use of the Ohio River as a road to freedom.

‰Feb.12 — Mr. Lincoln’s War — The Civil War in Eastern Kentucky. A new museum exhibit focusing on the impact of Lincoln’s presidential policies felt throughout Eastern Kentucky by both soldiers and civilians. Follow the logistics of the Civil War in Eastern Kentucky through the documents and experiences of those who lived it.

‰Feb. 20, 10 a.m. — Focus on Lincoln: I, too, am a Kentuckian. Join KET and a local living history re-enactor for a presentation on Abraham Lincoln inside the Highlands Museum and outside in the traveling Historymobile. Call (606) 329-8888 to schedule the Historymobile for students.

Special Student Workshop

‰Through Feb. 29 — Follow the Drinking Gourd (Gr. K-4). Make a constellation in the classroom and then visit STARLAB for a slide presentation based on the book, Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winters. Reduced rate for groups of 10 or more. Call the office to schedule.

Student Special Events

‰Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — FETCH! Challenge Lab. Try activities that are seen on PBSs FETCH! Free with regular admission.

Ongoing Exhibits

‰River Expedition: Travel the Ohio River in Little Joe, a real towboat. Young explorers will take a close-up look at boats and bridges, fish, frogs and tents. Cavers can investigate “Discovery Cavern” to learn about caves and bats.

‰A Tree House of My Own: What do you see when you’re up in a tree? Learn about the natural world around us! Bugs and beetles, butterflies and snakes, animals and birds, plants and flowers all take their place in your own backyard.

‰The World at War: Answering the Call: The Appalachian region has always given up its sons and daughters to war. Reflect on the public and private sacrifices made by the men and women who fought during the wars of the twentieth century.

‰The Front Porch: What did we do for fun before computers and TV? Before air-conditioning and the mall? Try some time honored games and traditions, plus a chance to visit with your neighbors in a swing or catch a cool breeze in a rocker. Come “sit a while” and reflect on a leisurely part of times past.

‰C.J. Haeberle Medical Exhibit: Step into the world of health care circa 1940s and 50s when late night house calls were made into homes from medical facilities and payment was made with chickens and produce.

‰Frank and Margaret Adkins Aviation exhibit: Visit this exciting ongoing exhibit in the museum’s Discovery Center, which features airplanes, a wind tunnel and hands-on activities focusing on the history of flight.

‰Poage’s Landing — Life on the River: Learn about how people live and the jobs they do along the Ohio River in this ongoing exhibit. Visitors can pilot “Little Joe,” an actual towboat. Explore the streetscape of Poage’s Landing and imagine yourself to be a banker, a grocer, a chef, a doctor or an EMT.

Country Music Heritage Hall: Explore the memorabilia of well-known country music artists and local singer songwriters who came from towns on US 23. Learn more about Keith Whitley, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Ricky Skaggs, Hylo Brown, Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus, Patty Loveless, Tom T. Hall, and Naomi, Wynonna and Ashley Judd. Play the Music Quilt where everyone can be a musician.

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 at 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

Feb. 24, 2 p.m. — In honor of Black History Month, Bluetrane will present a jazz concert in the Grace Rardin Doherty Auditorium as part of the ongoing Music at the Museum series. Admission to the concert is free.

Classes:

To register for a class, call Brad Boston at (304) 529-2701, Ext. 21.

Exhibits:

‰Through Sunday — “Works from the Tri-State Collections,” consisting of art collected by residents of the Tri-State, and “The Collection of Alex E. Booth Jr.”

‰“Blenko: West Virginia’s Gift to the World,” an exhibit of more than 100 pieces of glass from the West Virginia State Museum, the Huntington Museum of Art and the Blenko Factory collection and private collections; continues through May 4.

‰“Painting the Beautiful: American Impressionist Paintings from the Michener Art Museum Collection.”

‰Exhibitions on permanent display include The Wilbur E. Myers Art Glass Collection; The HMA Glass Collection; Herman P. Dean Firearms Collection; In the Grand Manner: Silver and Portraits of Great Britain; Touma Near Eastern Gallery; the Education Gallery; and The C. Fred Edwards Conservatory (Tropical Plant Conservatory).

Events:

‰Sunday, 2 p.m. — “American Musical Impressionism,” a lecture presentation with Dr. Vicki Stroeher of Marshall University. Free.

‰Feb. 24, 2 p.m. — The jazz group Bluetrane, consisting of music faculty from Marshall University, will perform in honor of Black History Month. 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.



IRONTON COUNCIL

FOR THE ARTS

Feb. 16, 6:15 p.m. — Prelude Dinner at the Mains Rotunda at Ohio University Southern before they concert at OUS, featuring Ironton resident and vocalist Christopher Laber. Tickets are $11 per person and may be purchased by mail with a check and SASE sent to Prelude Dinner, c/o Ironton Council for the Arts, P.O. box 234, Ironton, OH 45638.

All shows begin at 7:20 p.m. at Ohio University Southern, 1804 Liberty Ave. in the Riffe Center Mains Rotunda, except for the final performance, “John Henry.” This show will be presented in the Collins Center, Bowman Auditorium.

Tickets for individual shows may be purchased at the door at $8 for adults and $7 for seniors and full-time students. For more information, call Patrick McCoy at (740) 533-4541, e-mail to irontonarts@hotmail.com or visit southern.ohiou.edu/irontonarts.



JESSE STUART FOUNDATION

Exhibits:

“Image of Appalachia,” a collection of more than 60 black-and-white photographs of eastern Kentucky and West Virginia from the 1920s and ‘30s is on display.

“The Leming Gallery,” a collection of reminiscences reflected in the work of local artists. Jim Marsh, Steve McClements, Billy Kersey, Buzzy Leming and Carolina Wilson will be on display.

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.



OHIO UNIVERSITY

ART GALLERIES

The School of Art Gallery is opening with new and exciting exhibitions and events as follows.

‰Through Feb. 28 — Figuring Motion: Terry Rosenberg

Interdisciplinary exhibition comprising paintings and drawings.

‰March 6 through April 10 — Undergraduate Student Juried Exhibition | Juror: Jordan McKenzie. A highly competitive juried exhibition featuring the artwork created by School of Art undergraduate students.

‰Juror’s Lecture — Tuesday, March 4, 6 p.m. at Mitchell Auditorium, Seigfred Hall 519

Reception — Thursday, March 6, 7 to 9 p.m.

‰Award notification ceremony begins at 7:30

‰Exhibition and symposium are made possible by Arts for Ohio New Initiative Grant and are a collaboration between the School of Art.

School of Dance Dancers are Mickie Geller, Tresa Randall, Ruben Graciani and Marina Walchli.

The Aesthetic Technologies Lab, Honors Tutorial Program in Dance and the Performance Studies at the School of Interdisciplinary Art.

Admission is free. For additional information, visit ohiou.edu/art or call (740) 593-0796.



THE PENDLETON ART CENTER

The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, houses the working and retail sale studios of 38 artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State Area with a wide range of talents.

Some studios are open daily; some are open by appointment with the artist. Contact information for artists is available in the lobby.

Artist of the month for February is Danny Craig of Studio 105, featuring portraits, Appalachian and Civil War watercolors.

The Left Bank Café is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and during First Friday and Second Look Saturday. (606) 325-3815.

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.

MONDAYS:

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

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

TUESDAYS:

‰Watercolor Class from 10 a.m. to noon, with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.

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

‰Feb. 19 through March 18 — Beginning acrylic painting class from 6 to 8 p.m. Call Cathie Lambeau (304) 697-0514. Five classes, $85, for ages 14 and older.

WEDNESDAYS:

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

‰Beginners Acrylic Classes, 6 to 8 p.m., with Cathie Lambeau. (304) 697-0514.

THURSDAYS:

‰Handbuilding pottery classes — 1:30 to 4 p.m., with B.J. Wilder. (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

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

‰Acrylic Classes, beginners and intermediate — 6 to 8 p.m., with Janice Lebrun. (606) 329-0048.

‰Fabric Dying/Surface Design Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Preregistration and payment required.

‰Bead Weaving Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.

SATURDAYS:

‰Stained Glass Classes — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Debbie Eoff. (606) 833-9594.

‰Bead Weaving Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Classes — With Cathy Vigor. (606) 325-3691. Pre-registration and payment required.

For more information about the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or check the Pendleton Web site at pendletonartcenter.com. For studio rental information, contact J. Bird Cremeans at (304) 840-1143.

Visit the Pendleton Art Center at Newport on the Levee, Plaza Level. The gallery presents exclusively the works of artists from the three Pendleton Art Centers in Ashland, Cincinnati and Rising Sun, Ind. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.



Speed Art Museum

‰Through March 23 — “Gee’s Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt.” Featuring the brilliant, bold quilts created in the 20th century by a group of women who live in the small, isolated African-American community of Gee’s Bend in southwestern Alabama.

‰Through April 20 — “Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum,” an exhibition of treasures from one of the greatest collections of Medieval and Renaissance works of art in existence.

2035 South Third St. in Louisville. Call (502)634-2700 or visit speedmuseum.org.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

For more information about the gallery, which houses work by more than 30 artists, call (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401 and ask for Barbara.

Featured artist for February is oil painter Gary Zornes of Russell.

Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tri-State artists of all sorts in our homey gallery and affordable framing available year-round. 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

        

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