Published: October 21, 2008 12:46 pm      

Things to do — 10/23/08

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

Eight-week pottery classes under the instruction of Bill Meadows are until Nov. 24 or Nov. 25.

For more information, call (304) 654-9948.

Hours: By appointment.

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



BANANA TREE STUDIOS

Through Sunday — National Arts and Humanities Month. Student exhibit Fleming County School District reception for the Fleming County art students from 5 to 8 p.m. Student art will be for sale.

November to December — TBA Classes

Classes are limited to 6-8 students, beginners to advanced. Classes are in the evenings and begin at 6 p.m. for oil and ceramics and 6:30 p.m. for watercolor. All classes are $110 for 21/2 hours. per week for eight weeks. Gift certificates are available.

Fall Session

Through Monday — Oils.

Through Wednesday — Watercolor.

Through Thursday — Ceramics.

Weekend Workshops will be offered during the fall. Watch for dates.

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.



THE CLAY CENTER

Musical performances

Today, 7:30 p.m. — Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet. General admission: $20.

Nov. 1, 8 p.m. — Comedian Chelsea Handler. Tickets: $25, $35 and $35.

Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. — Johnny Staats and Robert Shafter.

Nov. 9, 8 p.m. — Don McLean. Tickets: $15, $25 and $35.

Nov. 21, 8 p.m. — Harry Connick Jr.

Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m. —Hank Williams Tribute with Don Helms, John Lilly, Rob McNurlin, Buddy Griffin.

Broadway shows

Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. — Movin’ Out

Current exhibits

Through Jan. 4 — “Close to Home: West Virginia Artists from the Permanent Collection.”

Upcoming Exhibits

Jan. 7 through July 5 — Art and Popular Culture from the Permanent Collection.



DOODLES STUDIO & GALLERY

Through Dec. 10 — “A Celebration of Nature,” featuring traditional, heritage and contemporary works by Kentucky artisans.

The gallery has a large variety of gift items such as hand-crafted glass and silver jewelry by Pam Wiseman and Linda Pennington, hand-made soaps and candles and quilted table runners and seasonal wall hangings.

A new body of work by Michael Wagner will be available and artists Dana Sorrell and Dale Regensburger will have new work at the show.

Doodles is proud to feature pottery by Toby Fried.

There is also hand-carved wooden jewelry boxes by artist Tim Ashmore of Morehead and new photography by Russ Roe and several hand-made tree ornaments by Brenda Flynn, Katie Knapp and Jeri Wagner.

For more information, contact Brenda Flynn at (606) 845-0411 or e-mail at ahoymatey@rocketmail.com. Visit the Web site at doodlesgallery.com.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Through Oct. 31 — Hit us with your best shot photo exhibit.

Through Saturday — Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell’s 1836 graveyard quilt on display.

Friday, 7 p.m. — Linda Otto Lipsett at the museum. Hear a first-person presentation of Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell and the events that led to the making of her 1836 graveyard quilt. Lipsett is a quilt historian and author of five books. She will be signing books after the presentation. Admission is free, but seating is limited, call to reserve a space.

Saturday — “Dining with the Past,” a guided tour of the Ashland Cemetery, as well as dinner prior to the tour. Tickets are $15.

Nov. 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Hannah Montana day. Come be with the museum for karaoke, food prizes, makeovers, crafts and more. $5 per ticket.

Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 7, 1 to 6 p.m. — Christmas Tour of Homes. Advance tickets are $15; after Dec. 5, $20.

Special exhibits:

‰“Presidential Pursuits:” A collection of First Lady’s gowns, the political memorabilia collection of Dr. Jerry Ford and the museums political memorabilia and flag collection.

‰“The Legacy of Jean Thomas”

‰“Digging Deeper: Prehistoric man in the Ohio River Valley”

‰“Mr. Lincoln’s War: The Civil War in Eastern Kentucky”

‰“Steel Rails”

Student Special Events

‰FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday, try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. seen on PBS FETCH! Free with regular admission.

The museum has a variety of other, ongoing exhibits.

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

Friday, 7 p.m. — The museum will welcome Janis Mars Wunderlich as gropius artist and present feature length documentary titled “Who does she think she is?” Admission is free. A reception will follow.

Wunderlich will also present a three-day workshop titled “Expressive Figures in Clay,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 through 18. For workshop information, call (304) 529-2701.

An exhibition of Wunderlichs’s ceramic work will be on display through Oct. 26.

Sunday, 2 p.m. — Free showing of the movie “The Comic Book Lady,” a locally made movie by Shayne Barker and starring Kathleen Miller, owner of Comic World in Huntington.

‰“Presidential Politicking: Campaign memorabilia from George Washington to George W. Bush.”

‰Through Nov. 23 — Curator’s Choice: Darryl Halbrooks recent paintings and sculpture.

‰Through Jan. 4 — Art of Africa, objects from the collection of Warren Robbins.

Children’s classes

Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m. — Education Gallery, elementary aged 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.

‰Oct. 31, 9 to 11 a.m. — Studio 2, instructor Stacy Bisker. $10 a pair; $5 each additional child. A lights-on, hands-on, boogie-woogie, spookie-wookie workshop. Bring a grownup friend and have a ball at the museum.

‰Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, except Nov. 26, — Building with clay. Three sessions from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Instructor, Kathleen Kneafsey, Studio 4. $40 per pair for members and $55 per pair for non-members.

Through Nov. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. — Figure drawing. Adrian Blackstock, instructor, Studio 1. $110 members; $130 non-members, including model fee.

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

EllynAnne Geisel, a nationally recognized expert on the history and construction of aprons, will sign her books at the Jesse Stuart Foundation on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.

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.



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.

Come see the fall and Halloween exhibit, the largest of its kind in the Tri-State area.

Commissioned artists are available for specific art work. Six new artists have signed up during Septemberfest. They are unique in their own way.

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, acrylic and watercolor, is now exclusive to the gallery.

LCAC is sponsoring its annual Halloween/Harvest Art Contest and Ghost Story Contest. All entries must be submitted on or before Oct. 10. For more information, call (606) 638-1313.

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

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays for more information, call (606) 638-1313.



THE PENDLETON

ART CENTER

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.

Artist of the Month is acrylic artist Danielle Craig of Studio 105, exhibiting new acrylic and oil paintings.

The Left Bank Cafe 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 beginning Nov. 3, 2008, 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 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 BJ 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 Janet 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 Donna Eastman, (606) 571-9008 or e-mail at deastmanpac@gmail.com.

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, Ohio, and Rising Sun, Ind. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.



The Speed Art Museum

Today, 6 and 7 p.m. — Exhibition Gallery Talk.

Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. — Life and Liberty Family Day.

Through Jan. 4 — Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness from the Yale University Art Gallery. Tickets, $15 for non members and $7 for members.

Call (502) 584-1205.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Artist of the month is c. ball of Ashland, ‘sumi-e artist.’

Nov. 7 — Dave Lavender will do a booksigning.

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.