Published: November 12, 2008 09:04 am      

Things to do — 11/13/08

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

November to December — TBA Classes

Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. — Reception. New art from Tom Ross, Ken Swinson, Katherine Johnson, Kim McKisson. New artists Susan Doyle and Jean Jones. Woodfired, Raku and Horsehair pottery by Toby Fried, Pam Wiseman, Dana Sorrell and Ken Macht. Exhibit through December.

Major gift items as well as stocking stuffers. We also have gift certificates for art or eight-week art classes, which will begin in January. For that special artist in your life Earl B. Lewis will be offering a four-day watercolor workshop in July beginning with a evening meet and greet on Friday, July 24 and the workshop beginning Saturday through July 28. Call (606) 356-1357. machtk@bananatreestudios.com.

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

Nov. 21, 8 p.m. — Harry Connick Jr., “A Holiday Celebration.”

Broadway Performances

Dec. 10 — “Movin’ Out:” Billy Joel and director/choreographer, Twyla Tharp bring out 24 Joel classics to new life as it tells the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades.

Current exhibits

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



CLAYPOOL YOUNG, MSU

Today, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Art faculty forum.

All events are free. For more information, contact j.reis@moreheadstate.edu.



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. 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.

The gallery is located at 101 East Water Street, Flemingsburg and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch.

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



KENTUCKY FOLK ART CENTER

Through Nov. 30 — “Let Children Be Children.”

The center is on Second Street in Morehead.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Fridays through Nov. 21, 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. — “Every Child Is An Artist.” Preschool art workshop led by ACTC Art Professor, Wendy Fosterwelsh for children and their caregivers. Includes play time in the Discovery Center. $10 per child. Offered in partnership with the Arts Council of Northeast Kentucky.

Coming Soon:

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:

‰Holidays at the Highlands: Mrs. Lincoln’s Christmas.

‰“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.

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

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

Halbrooks will give a free reading from his work at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the museum.

Nov. 18 through 23 — classes and workshops exhibitions features works by students taking part in 2008 HMA classes.

‰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.

‰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

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.



MILLER GALLERY

Through Wdnesday — Exhibit by internationally acclaimed Kentucky artist John Michael Carter. Show consists of recent oil paintings by Carter, including portraits, figuratives, still life and landscapes.

The gallery is at 2715 Erie Ave. in Cincinnati.



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.

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.

Art makes wonderful holiday gifts. Credit cards, layaways and gift certificates are available.

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.

The Pendleton studios will be open for shopping on Saturdays, Nov. 29 through Dec. 20 between 2 and 6 p.m.

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:

‰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 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 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 Chrissie Smith, (606) 920-9863 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 p.m. Exhibition Gallery Talk.

Nov. 20, 6 to 9 p.m. — After hours at Brown-Forman includes music by Sarah Stivers; wine tasting and food sampling for $2. Admission is $10, but free to members.

Nov. 22, noon to 3 p.m. — ArtSparks Family Studio: Family Portraits. Free with $5 admission to ArtSparks.

Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. KY Opera Sights and Sounds: Massenet’s Werther.

Nov. 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Nov. 30, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Macap Puppet Theatre presents “The Firebird.” $8 adults; and $7 members and children.

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.

Through Feb. 1 — Collecting for Kentucky: A year of new art at the Speed.

The museum is at 1035 S. Third St., Louisville. Call (502) 584-1205 or visit info@speedmuseum.org.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Artist of the month is Linda Helgason of Ironton.

Thoroughbred Cookbook is for sale with some of the proceeds going to Hospice.

A new artist is, Lois Mack of Milton, with her pottery. She is an 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.