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Monthly Bluffs art event takes literary turn

By Kim Bousquet, Staff Writer
kbousquet@nonpareilonline.com
Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010 11:33 AM CDT
Each month, Second Friday’s Downtown showcases the work of local artists and craftsmen, as well as musicians and wine from local vineyards. This month, the free event has a literary spin.

The featured artist of Second Friday’s Downtown’s May event is a local artist who recently published a book. Isabelle Stewart penned “Celtic Rain,” the first in a trio of fiction books. “Celtic Rain” was self-published on Lulu.com, where copies may be purchased. A limited supply of books will be available during Second Fridays. Stewart lives in Council Bluffs but grew up in Treynor.

Second Friday’s will be held this Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at 500 Willow Ave. and 109 Pearl St. The event is open to the public.

May’s Second Friday’s event will feature the work of several artists, some of which will have easels and craft tables set up to do demonstrations. Among the participating artists and craftsmen are Cello Dave, Margaret LaBounty, Curtis Dall, Pat Barton, Mary Mancuso, Joe Gallas, Gerard Pefung, Ronald Larson, Marti Merrill, James Alexander, Dorothy Cox, Ida Neary, Carole Waterman, Michael Sherer, Rob Cerveny, Akoostic Guitar, Ruth Schroader, Lynn Kvigne, Tom Green and Bloom Floral Works. Going with the literary theme, Larry Schulenberg, author of “To Catch the Snow Flakes” and “Willie McGuire and the Land of the People,” will also participate.

Following this Friday’s evening of the arts, Second Friday’s will have a float in the Celebrate CB Parade on Saturday. In keeping with the parade’s theme of “Aspire Higher,” the float portrays the work of artist Jackson Pollack.

According to a press release, the artists behind Second Friday’s are in talks with Channel 17 to produce segments of local artists to be televised at a later date. Organizers are also working on the Second Friday’s Summer Arts Festival, an event showcasing most of the members’ art and crafts at one location.

3534 s 108 th st
Westside Conference Center
near RockBrook shopping center

SAT MAY 8 TH
9 am to 4 pm……..stop by and say hi!!!!

“the future of painting”
By Mike Giron
More to come regarding this exhibit of recent paintings.

Those of you who live nearby are invited to attend the artist’s reception on May 22nd.

Of course, stop by for the Hot Shops Open House, May 1 & 2 – always an exciting event! See you any & each of those days!

A tight umbrella description of this show: it is a peek into the future through the art of the past fused with anxieties of the present and of recent experiences. Not all pretty, but not all downer, either.

As the exhibition statement comes along, it will be posted in the shows/events section. Also, another progress painting to be posted in the portfolio: Courbet’s The Sleepers. A detail of that painting shows here, taken from a prior stage of development.

I would like to add that five of the works from this show were created or begun during a residency stay at Kimmel-Harding-Nelson in Nebraska City. Click on their link at right. It was an excellent experience. I met composers, a writer, documentarians, photographers… really sharp and creative people. We were all very busy being productive and were supported by the wonderful staff there. Thank You!

Now – it’s a wild ride up to the last minute! Some of our students at BU hang their thesis show the same day! It’s interesting and exciting to feel the squeeze together. If you are in a crunch period, know that you are not alone. Keep pushing and take care of yourself. If you are breathing-in Spring in a leisurely way, smell the flowers for us, who on the run in the crazy world of our own making.

This weekend is filled with things to do!

YOU’VE BEEN INVITED TO MICK & MATT GLEBE’S BIGGEST BOOK SIGNING YET! On Free Comic Book Day May 1st 2010 @ Krypton Comics from 10-6 p.m.

Purchase your autographed copy of Mick & Matt Glebe’s first issue of The MITH (The Man In The Hat)! Hurry up and get your copy before we sell out! The reviews have been spectacular!

RAY PARK of Star Wars, Gi Joe, X-men, Sleepy Hollow, and Heroes fame will be the celebrity guest of honor for FCBD signing autographs! The calls have already started and everyone (including us) seems really pumped.

Plus the Star Wars Stormtroopers of the 501st legion will be there to take pictures with friends and family!

Look for us in the Artists Section, we’ll be the guys dressed as Indiana Jones and Wolverine!

Hope to see you there!
Click here to watch The MITH trailer

“the future of painting”
By Mike Giron
More to come regarding this exhibit of recent paintings.

Those of you who live nearby are invited to attend the artist’s reception on May 22nd.

Of course, stop by for the Hot Shops Open House, May 1 & 2 – always an exciting event! See you any & each of those days!

A tight umbrella description of this show: it is a peek into the future through the art of the past fused with anxieties of the present and of recent experiences. Not all pretty, but not all downer, either.

As the exhibition statement comes along, it will be posted in the shows/events section. Also, another progress painting to be posted in the portfolio: Courbet’s The Sleepers. A detail of that painting shows here, taken from a prior stage of development.

I would like to add that five of the works from this show were created or begun during a residency stay at Kimmel-Harding-Nelson in Nebraska City. Click on their link at right. It was an excellent experience. I met composers, a writer, documentarians, photographers… really sharp and creative people. We were all very busy being productive and were supported by the wonderful staff there. Thank You!

Now – it’s a wild ride up to the last minute! Some of our students at BU hang their thesis show the same day! It’s interesting and exciting to feel the squeeze together. If you are in a crunch period, know that you are not alone. Keep pushing and take care of yourself. If you are breathing-in Spring in a leisurely way, smell the flowers for us, who on the run in the crazy world of our own making.

Hot Shops Art Center’s 9th Annual
Spring Open House
First weekend of May

Our biggest event of the year, the Hot Shops Open House features informative art demonstrations and live music, plus, most of the Hot Shops artists have their studio doors open to the public! Live music, informative demos, cool art, dense location — a genuine good time.

Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd, 2010.

Come on down, say goodbye to winter, and see what all the fuss is!

PURPOSE: Since 1999, the Hot Shops Art Center has become a thriving community of local, working artists and artisans. The 80+ artists occupying and exhibiting in 50 studios and shops warmly invite all to join them. Come visit the studios, view their very newest artwork and learn how they create them!

ARTWORK: The artwork created at the Art Center ranges from drawings, paintings, prints, photography and digital imagery to sculptures, installations, pottery, glass art, weaving, custom furniture, and clay, iron, brass, and aluminum cast architectural pieces.

DEMONSTRATIONS: Bronze pouring, clay work and raku firings, iron forging, and glass blowing are taking place in the south side of the building, plus many of the artists will also be demonstrating their work in the studios, such as painting, sculpture, and photography…

REFRESHMENTS: Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available to guests in the individual artists studios.

LIVE MUSIC: Musical groups will perform during the day. Visitors will be able to listen to a wide variety of music on the first floor of the Hot Shops.

GALLERIES: Come check out the galleries, many of the artists will be on hand. Shows include the Metro Student Show in the Nicholas Street Gallery, plus The Visual Voice of Three Women Revisited in the 1301 Gallery. Also, the Alley Gallery will feature the photography work of Gabriel McGrath.

Hot Shops Art Center is located at 1301 Nicholas Street, just north of the Qwest Center.

CLICK HERE FOR HOURS MAP AND DIRECTIONS

During the month of April the Nebraska Independent College Foundation (NICF) will be hosting and displaying an art exhibit at The O’Keefe Elevator Gallery in downtown Omaha. Art students attending NICF’s ten member colleges and universities have created the art exhibits. Several of the pieces are for sale, with 25% of the proceeds funding a scholarship program for NICF art students. Please feel free to stop by The O’Keefe Elevator Gallery at 1402 Jones Street and view the exhibits any weekday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Exhibits include paintings, drawings, sculptures and ceramics.

In addition, you are cordially invited and encouraged to attend a wine and cheese reception for the art show on Thursday, April 8. The art students and their families will be in attendance at this event, and I hope your schedule will allow you to join us and meet these outstanding young people. Please feel free to bring guests. Details of the reception follow.

Thursday, April 8, 2010
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The O’Keefe Elevator Gallery
One O’Keefe Place
1402 Jones Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102

If possible (but not mandatory) please call the NICF office at 402-339-1660 and let us know if you plan to attend the reception on April 8th.

I hope you will take some time to visit the art exhibit and see the fabulous pieces of art created by the students attending Nebraska’s private colleges.

PARTICIPATING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES INCLUDE
BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
DANA COLLEGE
DOANE COLLEGE
GRACE UNIVERSITY
MIDLAND LUTHERAN COLLEGE
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
UNION COLLEGE
YORK COLLEGE

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: 233 South Washington , Papillion (PAPIO CREEK CHURCH)

Arts for All and Paio Creek Church present:

Please join us for the first ever PEANUT BUTTER SLAMWICH!
~~~EVERYONE WELCOME~~~
*FUN* *FOOD* *PRIZES*
Bring your favorite poem to share or share your original poem!
HAIKU FREE VERSE AD LIB RECITED POEM SILLY RHYME

♥ presented by ARTS FOR ALL ♥

Admission only $1.00
Bring a friend along for the fun!

CLICK HERE FOR MAP

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month?
Now you do!
Join us at the Slamwich!
and bring a friend too!