Published: December 03, 2008 08:55 am      

Things to do — 12/04/08

ANN DAVIS GALLERY

Both pottery classes are extended through December so students may complete gift items.

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

Hours: By appointment.

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



BANANA TREE STUDIOS

Major gift items as well as stocking stuffers and gift certificates for art or eight-week art classes, which will begin in January. 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

Broadway Performances

Dec. 10 — “Movin’ Out:” Billy Joel and director/choreographer Twyla Tharp bring out 24 Joel classics while telling 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.”



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 St., 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.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Coming Soon:

‰Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. — First Friday Art Walk. Admission free. PTA Reflections contest will be displayed.

‰Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 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 Friday — “Art of Africa,” objects from the collection of Warren Robbins.

‰Sunday, 1 to 4:30 p.m. — Holiday Open House. Visitors are asked to bring a can of food for the Huntington area food bank.

There will be a visit from Santa, children’s art activities and refreshments.

Entertainment will be by the Tri-State Youth Orchestra at 1 p.m.; Sixteenth Street Baptist Mass Choir at 1:30 p.m.; Excerpts from “The Nutcracker,” by the Huntington Dance Theatre at 2 p.m.; Santa arrives at 2 p.m.; Cabell Midland Collegium Musicum and B’Nai Sholom Choir at 3:30 p.m.

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

Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. — Book signings for Jim Powers and Terry Baldridge, “Ashland;” Dick Burdette, “The Waterloo Wonders;” Dave Lavendar, “Dave Trippin’;” Edwina Pendarvis, Laura Tracey Bentley and other regional authors also will sign.

The foundation will be open every Saturday until Christmas from 10 a.m. 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.

Commissioned artists are available for specific art work.

Come see the cow tree and breast cancer awareness tree and make a donation for a cure.

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.

Holiday hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 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.

Hollydays a the Pendleton offers one-stop shopping for unique, handmade gifts created by local artists and artisans. Join us on First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and for Second Look Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Nicholas Newman, guitarist on first Friday.

Pendleton studios will be open for shopping on Saturdays 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 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.

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 UPSTAIRS GALLERY

Artist of the month is Shea Ashworth, watercolorist from Proctorville.

Friday — Opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m.

Thoroughbred Cookbook is for sale with some of the proceeds going to Hospice. Cost is $8.

A sale in the gallery for the month of December with 10 percent off except for the cookbooks.

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

A new artist is pottery 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.