Monday, September 29, 2008
Plein Air Watercolor and Pastel Show: Donald Maier and Suzie Majikol-Maier
PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR AND PASTEL SHOW of Donald Maier & Suzie Majikol-Maier October 2-14 at Rome Street Gallery at 108 Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117. Reception Oct. 4, 7-9 p.m. These two artists have traveled to some of the most beautiful places in our country to paint on location. Join us at the reception on October 4th to see how both artists have captured breathtaking settings from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast. For more information call 770-838-4993.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Natalie Cole Concert at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cancelled
Natalie Cole's recent hospitalization and continued fight with Hepatitis C has prevented plans for a fall concert tour this year in support of her new CD, Still Unforgettable. As a result, the Atlanta performance set for Sunday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre has been cancelled. Ticket buyers should return their tickets to the point of purchase for a full refund.
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Atlanta Indo-American Film Festival Special Screening
Two Million Minutes and Khayal Darpan
October 3, 2008, 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; Rich Theatre
Tickets: $8 general admission, $4 for students, seniors and Museum members, free for Patron-level members. One ticket includes admission to both screenings.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.High.org, at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office or by calling 404-733-5000. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the night of the screening. Phone and internet orders will incur a $1-per-ticket service fee.
FILM DESCRIPTIONSTwo Million Minutes: A Global ExaminationScreening begins at 7:30 p.m.This film takes a deeper look at how three superpowers of the 21st century —China, India and the United States— prepare their students for the future. Follow two students from each of these countries as the film composes a global snapshot of education, from the viewpoint of the children themselves. Khayal Darpan: A Mirror of ImaginationScreening begins at 8:30 p.m. This documentary explores the classical musical traditions of urban Pakistan. Indian filmmaker Yousuf Saaed traveled to large cities in Pakistan to interview musicians and scholars, attend music concerts and observe the teaching of music in various institutions. The film documents the music of the area while raising vital questions about cultural identity, nationalism, and music's role in religion and current affairs.
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October 3, 2008, 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; Rich Theatre
Tickets: $8 general admission, $4 for students, seniors and Museum members, free for Patron-level members. One ticket includes admission to both screenings.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.High.org, at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office or by calling 404-733-5000. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the night of the screening. Phone and internet orders will incur a $1-per-ticket service fee.
FILM DESCRIPTIONSTwo Million Minutes: A Global ExaminationScreening begins at 7:30 p.m.This film takes a deeper look at how three superpowers of the 21st century —China, India and the United States— prepare their students for the future. Follow two students from each of these countries as the film composes a global snapshot of education, from the viewpoint of the children themselves. Khayal Darpan: A Mirror of ImaginationScreening begins at 8:30 p.m. This documentary explores the classical musical traditions of urban Pakistan. Indian filmmaker Yousuf Saaed traveled to large cities in Pakistan to interview musicians and scholars, attend music concerts and observe the teaching of music in various institutions. The film documents the music of the area while raising vital questions about cultural identity, nationalism, and music's role in religion and current affairs.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Photographic Memories
September 25th-November 13th
Artist Reception
Saturday September 27th 7- 10 p.m.
The Junor Gallery, as a proud participant in the 10th annual city-wide festival "Atlanta Celebrates Photography", presents Photographic Memories. Here artists Jim Alexander, André Beckles, Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier,Curtis McHardy, and Jerome Walker explore the power, emotion and artistic connection between photography and the evoking of vivid memories. Their presentations allow viewers to relish the unique and powerful intertwinement of photography and memory
Exhibition curated by Donna Watson.
114 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur GA 30030
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Sun 12-5
Tues, Wed, Fri 11-6
Thurs 11-7
*Enjoy live entertainment, hor'dourves, and wine*
*Located on the Old Courthouse Square between Church St. and Clairemont Ave.*
*Parking available in Town Center garage behind Georgia Power on Church St.*
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Artist Reception
Saturday September 27th 7- 10 p.m.
The Junor Gallery, as a proud participant in the 10th annual city-wide festival "Atlanta Celebrates Photography", presents Photographic Memories. Here artists Jim Alexander, André Beckles, Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier,Curtis McHardy, and Jerome Walker explore the power, emotion and artistic connection between photography and the evoking of vivid memories. Their presentations allow viewers to relish the unique and powerful intertwinement of photography and memory
Exhibition curated by Donna Watson.
114 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur GA 30030
404.377.2255
junorgallery@bellsouth.net
Sun 12-5
Tues, Wed, Fri 11-6
Thurs 11-7
*Enjoy live entertainment, hor'dourves, and wine*
*Located on the Old Courthouse Square between Church St. and Clairemont Ave.*
*Parking available in Town Center garage behind Georgia Power on Church St.*
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6th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium Celebrates Western Heritage
PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Celebrate Western Heritage during the 6th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium at the Booth Western Art Museum. Visitors will enjoy a Western art symposium, art exhibitions, live entertainment, re-enactments, and more.
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The weekend kicks off on Thursday, October 23, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with an opening reception for new art exhibitions: "Dust and Pearls: Showing Attitude in Cowboys and Cowgirls" showcasing the work of featured artist David DeVary, "Drawing on a Legacy: Recent Works by Cherokee Artist Tony Weldon," and "Weaving a Trail Back Home: Cherokee Basketry Traditions." DeVary and Weldon will meet guests, and at 7:00 p.m. DeVary will present a special lecture followed by a signing of the official event poster and his book, "Dust and Pearls."
For Western art enthusiasts, Friday, October 24, features a Western art symposium led by top Western art scholars. This year's topics range from the Taos and Santa Fe art colonies to cutting-edge contemporary Western imagery. The symposium begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Booth Museum Theatre.
Visitors will have the opportunity to attend three concerts during the weekend. Featured entertainers Wylie and the Wild West will perform at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25 at the historic Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville. Wylie Gustafson, known as the original, world-famous Yahoo yodeler, leads Wylie and the Wild West. On Friday evening, October 24, Kip Calahan, Doc Stovall and the Tumbleweed Cowboy Band, and Tom Kerlin will present a show featuring music and poetry.
On Saturday and Sunday, guests will experience the West. Re-enactors will recreate the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the Big Mountain Family will demonstrate Indian dances. Guests can shop for Western art and collectibles and enjoy continuous entertainment on two stages including cowboy music and poetry, fast draw competitions, and more. History will come alive in Campfires and Canteens featuring Civil War and pioneer encampments and in the East Meets West Indian Village. Sunday activities will include a traditional cowboy church service.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
"All that Glitters" by Linda McCarrey at Roush Family Gallery
The Roush Family Gallery of the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center presents “All that Glitters” a mixed media delight by renounced artist Linda McCarrey. The exhibit which is open to the public runs from October 3rd through November 2nd, 2008. There will be a closing reception on October 31st from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. The public is invited to attend and meet the artist.
Linda was born in a small town in southern Illinois about an hour east of St. Louis. After marrying her high school sweetheart, they moved to metropolitan Atlanta in 1972. They have lived in their current home for 30 years. She has her art studio there as well. With 42 years of marriage, 2 sons, 3 grandchildren, numerous cats and dogs, she shows no signs of slowing down.
Linda draws on her rich experiences and vast formal education to produce her works. She has received degrees from Clark College, Dubuque IA, Institute of European Studies in Vienna, Austria, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL and Georgia State University here in Atlanta. Rich textures, surfaces and combinations of rich pigments and natural elements set her art apart from many others. Before opening her studio, Linda was a commercial artist creating publication pieces for the DNR Human Resources. She was the principal artist for the DNR with the Georgia State Parks.
Linda has received many awards in art festivals all across the eastern seaboard. She was one of seventeen pre-invited artist to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, CO. Her works hang in private collections from Massachusetts to Florida to Colorado. Linda’s work can also be found in the corporate collections of Saks Fifth Avenue, Seaman-Patrick Paper Company and the Office of the Dean of The University of Michigan.
The Roush Gallery is open Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-3PM and Sunday 1PM-4PM. For more information call the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center at 770-838-1083.
Linda was born in a small town in southern Illinois about an hour east of St. Louis. After marrying her high school sweetheart, they moved to metropolitan Atlanta in 1972. They have lived in their current home for 30 years. She has her art studio there as well. With 42 years of marriage, 2 sons, 3 grandchildren, numerous cats and dogs, she shows no signs of slowing down.
Linda draws on her rich experiences and vast formal education to produce her works. She has received degrees from Clark College, Dubuque IA, Institute of European Studies in Vienna, Austria, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL and Georgia State University here in Atlanta. Rich textures, surfaces and combinations of rich pigments and natural elements set her art apart from many others. Before opening her studio, Linda was a commercial artist creating publication pieces for the DNR Human Resources. She was the principal artist for the DNR with the Georgia State Parks.
Linda has received many awards in art festivals all across the eastern seaboard. She was one of seventeen pre-invited artist to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, CO. Her works hang in private collections from Massachusetts to Florida to Colorado. Linda’s work can also be found in the corporate collections of Saks Fifth Avenue, Seaman-Patrick Paper Company and the Office of the Dean of The University of Michigan.
The Roush Gallery is open Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-3PM and Sunday 1PM-4PM. For more information call the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center at 770-838-1083.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Holcomb's Work on Display at Georgia State Capitol
Photo: Ruby Jo Sanders, Governor Perdue, Sandy Holcomb, Stella MitchellGeorgia State Capitol displays three pieces of art by Fayetteville artist and retired educator, Sandy Holcomb. Holcomb’s artwork is on loan from the Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro.
Holcomb is president of Fayette Society of Fine Arts (FSOFA) and is a member of Fayette County Retired Educators Association (FCREA). Retired educators, Ruby Jo Saunders and Stella Mitchell join Holcomb in exemplifying that educators never retiree, they find another forum.
Saunders is active in the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) as well as FCREA, while Mitchell has become a well-known local author with two publications receiving great reviews.
FSOFA holds meetings the second Monday of each month 7:00PM Heritage Bank, Jeff Davis Drive, Fayetteville. Membership is open to anyone interested in the arts. FCREA holds meetings the first Thursday of each month, 10:30AM, First United Methodist Church, Fayetteville. Membership in FCREA is open to anyone interested in education. All meetings are open to the public.
For more information about Sandy Holcomb art visit http://www.sandyholcombart.com/. For information about retired educators visit http://www.garetirededucators.org/.
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Savannah Jazz Festival is on Tap to Start September 20
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Savannah, Georgia is known for its commitment to the arts and the many festivals that are offered during the year. The week-long Savannah Jazz Festival, one of the largest and most popular of the Savannah festivals, is presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and is dedicated to the growth of jazz and jazz audiences in the Coastal Empire.
The 27th Savannah Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz as a living art built on a constantly evolving tradition will offer all types of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards, and funky down-home "gutbucket" blues. The Festival kick-off on Saturday night (Sept 20) will be a Jazz Concert-Wine Tasting event to raise money for the Backus Children's Hospital. The Jazz Trio featuring Ben Tucker, is headlining for this evening.
The festival features the best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent. The 2008 festival will feature (among others), Bob James, The Savannah Jazz Orchestra-Featuring "Simone", Donald Harrison, The Ben Riley Trio featuring 'Larry Willis', Ben Tucker, Teddy Adams, Wanda Johnson with Shrimp City Slim, James Cotton, Eric Culberson’s Blues Band, Freeport, Bob Baldwin, Eric Mintel, The Coastal Jazz Association All-Stars, The University of North Florida Jazz ensemble with Trombonist, Steve Davis, The Jazz Corner Quintet, Beer Parlor Ramblers, The Jazz Trio, & The Skylite Jazz Ensemble."
All events are at no charge to the public.
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Savannah, Georgia is known for its commitment to the arts and the many festivals that are offered during the year. The week-long Savannah Jazz Festival, one of the largest and most popular of the Savannah festivals, is presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and is dedicated to the growth of jazz and jazz audiences in the Coastal Empire.
The 27th Savannah Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz as a living art built on a constantly evolving tradition will offer all types of jazz, from Dixieland, traditional swing, straight-ahead and bop to melodic standards, and funky down-home "gutbucket" blues. The Festival kick-off on Saturday night (Sept 20) will be a Jazz Concert-Wine Tasting event to raise money for the Backus Children's Hospital. The Jazz Trio featuring Ben Tucker, is headlining for this evening.
The festival features the best in international, national, regional and local jazz talent. The 2008 festival will feature (among others), Bob James, The Savannah Jazz Orchestra-Featuring "Simone", Donald Harrison, The Ben Riley Trio featuring 'Larry Willis', Ben Tucker, Teddy Adams, Wanda Johnson with Shrimp City Slim, James Cotton, Eric Culberson’s Blues Band, Freeport, Bob Baldwin, Eric Mintel, The Coastal Jazz Association All-Stars, The University of North Florida Jazz ensemble with Trombonist, Steve Davis, The Jazz Corner Quintet, Beer Parlor Ramblers, The Jazz Trio, & The Skylite Jazz Ensemble."
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Highly Anticipated 3rd Annual 'Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival' Kicks Off Sept. 19
PRNewswire/ -- Join the Jekyll Island Authority, the Georgia Shrimp Association, and the Georgia Tourism Foundation for the only event in the Southeast dedicated to celebrating two southern favorites - shrimp and grits!
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Set amid Jekyll Island's picturesque Jekyll Island Club National Landmark Historic District, "Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival," will kick off on Friday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Festivities will continue throughout the weekend, beginning Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday at noon.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
MudFire Gallery Presents Compositions
September 13 - October 4, 2008
Opening Reception
Saturday, September 13, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
An outstanding collection of contemporary clay sculpture is on view at MudFire Gallery in the Compositions exhibit. On display are large sculptures, smaller work and wall installations, all available for sale. This collection features artists from across the Southeastern United States, including Jorie Berman, Naomi Dalglish, Mary Fischer, Erik Haagensen, Asia Mathis and Holden McCurry. The show opens Saturday, September 13 and continues through October 4, 2008.
Compositions explores some of the most fascinating themes of contemporary sculpture. Issues of self, our environment and our history are addressed and confronted in what may be the most malleable yet enduring medium available to sculptors. The subjects and ideas each of the sculptures express are as diverse as the artists represented. This is a wonderful opportunity to see new work by some of your favorite artists.
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Opening Reception
Saturday, September 13, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
An outstanding collection of contemporary clay sculpture is on view at MudFire Gallery in the Compositions exhibit. On display are large sculptures, smaller work and wall installations, all available for sale. This collection features artists from across the Southeastern United States, including Jorie Berman, Naomi Dalglish, Mary Fischer, Erik Haagensen, Asia Mathis and Holden McCurry. The show opens Saturday, September 13 and continues through October 4, 2008.
Compositions explores some of the most fascinating themes of contemporary sculpture. Issues of self, our environment and our history are addressed and confronted in what may be the most malleable yet enduring medium available to sculptors. The subjects and ideas each of the sculptures express are as diverse as the artists represented. This is a wonderful opportunity to see new work by some of your favorite artists.
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