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Annual quilt show starts today
Wrap yourself in nostalgia at the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild's annual quilt show and auction, today through Saturday at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 St. Louis St.
The Springfield News-Leader |
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Olympic public art to light up the city
VANCOUVER - The biggest public artwork initiative in the city's history is poised to transform several high- profile spots around Vancouver as part of the Olympic public art program.
Vancouver Sun |
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Reel in education and fun at Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival will run from today through Sunday at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery near Leavenworth, Chelan County.
Tacoma News Tribune |
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Model for bronze sculpture unveiled by Stampede
CALGARY -- The original "wax" sketch for a monumental bronze sculpture, unveiled Tuesday by the Calgary Stampede, heralds the third major public artwork to be announced for Calgary this year.
Vancouver Sun |
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Calendar: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
LITERARY EVENTSHistory Ya-Ya Series Louisiana State Museum Arsenal, 600 St. PeterSt. Emily Clark presents "The New Orleans Quadroon: Myth and Reality, " 6-8. Free. Call 225.936.4346....
New Orleans Times-Picayune |
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Summer in the Valley
This will be the last Summer in the Valley Calendar until next year. * Toddler and Preschool Art Studio, 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in open studio for children age 5 and under. Cost: $5 per child. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. 469-2766.
Yakima Herald-Republic |
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Best of the rest
At River's Edge Gallery in Wyandotte, you often get a two-for-one. That's because it's in the same building as the Patricia Izzo Fine Art Photography Gallery. Both will have new shows opening during a special event 6-10 p.m. Friday.
Detroit Free Press |
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Parking spaces turn into Park(ing) Day spots Friday
A parking space transformed into a mini-park space would doubtless draw attention anywhere. Throw in more than 90 small parks or art exhibits in what are normally parking spaces scattered through Downtown and the university area, and you've got a full-blown event.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Arts & Crafts Festival becomes a family affair
Charles Colman Boulevard will once again be the center of activity in the village this Saturday. The 17th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival will command the street from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Pawling News Chronicle |
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Local and live
Thursday, September 18, 2008 • "MONTANA GHOST TOWNS": Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Photography by Denes G. Istvanffy. Final day of display. $3, adults; $2, ages 55, older and students; free, ages 12, younger and WHC members. 256-6809.
Billings Gazette |
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Golden States of Grace at the Karpeles Manuscript Library
Photography exhibit examines faith, shatters stereotypes.
Santa Barbara Independent |
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Expand your mind at 'A Taste of Africa'
Published: Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. Learn more about African traditions at "A Taste of Africa - Evening in Nairobi Festival" from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal |
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Plein Air workshop at Gilford Public Library
The Gilford Public Library is pleased to offer a "Plein Air" Event on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to all those interested in learning the basics of watercolor painting.
The Citizen of Laconia |
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Party with Warhol at the Currier
Manchester— What's a Warhol show without an after party? Enjoy the Currier Museum of Art after hours at the Warhol After Party on Friday, Sept. 26, 9 p.m.-midnight.
Foster's Daily Democrat |
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DeGrazia on display
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star Curator Kristine Peashock inventories pieces by Ted DeGrazia that are part of an exhibit called "Revoluci ó n: Tierra y Libertad" on display at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Metro-area artists see green
Going "green" isn't just a color selection process for artists and designers. For many sculptors, muralists and interior designers, it may mean working with recycled materials, reducing energy use or selecting materials with low environmental impact.
The Oregonian |
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Together for the very first time
The first-ever formal exhibition of paintings by famed Tucson artist Ted DeGrazia that depict events of the Mexican Revolution are being showcased for the next four months at the gallery he built.
Arizona Daily Star |
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Ashley Powell and Craig Henderson were married at the Urr Valley Hotel, Castle Douglas on July 26.
Photographs taken by Alec Blackadder Photography Kirkcudbright.
The Galloway News |
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Gila River Festival begins today
SILVER CITY — The fourth annual Gila River Festival, scheduled for today through Sunday in Silver City, is an opportunity to celebrate the Gila River as a source of inspiration.
Silver City Sun-News |
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SE Live catches its breath to gear up for River City Music Festival
Flip through this issue of SE Live and you'll find a few things are missing. We've gone bare bones this issue in preparation for next week's thriller of a magazine devoted to the one, the only, the River City Music Festival.This week's issue still has the highlights.
Southeast Missourian |
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A long, 'seductive' fascination with Cuba
Cuba seduced Bill Hendricks 15 years ago. Now, it's taken him to South Korea, of all places, for an exhibit of the Ventura College photography professor's long look through the lens at the land of cigars, cars, cane and Castro.
Ventura County Star |
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Northwest art expert quits PAM
Jennifer Gately, the museum's first curator for Northwest art, has resigned, The Oregonian learned Tuesday. Gately's exact departure date has yet to be determined, according to museum officials. Gately began in January 2006.
The Oregonian |
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Get Out: Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Hightlighting and outdoor event the week of Sept. 19-25.
Contra Costa Times |
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Blues and barbecue: Slo Leak, Ratso highlight inaugural Westport festival
One need not travel to Texas to find out how well blues and barbecue go together. This weekend, the Westport Downtown Merchants Association presents the inaugural "Blues, Views and BBQ" festival in the area surrounding the Women's Club, the Westport Library and Levitt Pavilion.
Stamford Advocate |
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Chico World Music Festival runs Friday through Sunday
CHICO -- Once again Chico Performances is bringing the world to Chico with the 15th annual Chico World Music Festival, Friday through Sunday.
Chico Enterprise-Record |
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