May 19th, 2012
In 2012, the Durham Arts Council celebrates the 38th Annual CenterFest Arts Festival. CenterFest is the longest running juried outdoor arts festival in North Carolina and the largest arts and community festival in Durham, NC. CenterFest showcases over 150 juried visual and performing artists from across the country and provides visitors with great food, diverse entertainment, and educational activities for families.
Deadline for entry is June 5, 2012.
CenterFest historically draws 25,000+ festival visitors
Friendly and supportive festival staff
Easy load in/load out
Strong media partnerships and promotions throughout the Triangle region
Artist breakfast and lunch each day
Cash awards plus Citizens’ Choice Awards
Official Hotel offering special artist rates and amenities
VIP Breakfast on Saturday to draw targeted art buyers!
CenterFest Features Visual Artists working in Clay, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Wood, Jewelry, Sculpture, Mixed Media and more
Call for Applications: Visual Artists
The CenterFest Visual Artist Application is now available through the Zapplication website at (www.zapplication.org). New and Returning artists who wish to participate in CenterFest 2012 must submit an application on-line with images and application fee. Convenient on-line payment and image upload. Application fee due with application. Booth fee due when accepted.
2012 Artist Awards
$1,000 Best of Show
$ 600 First Place
$ 500 Second Place
$ 400 Third Place
PLUS: The CenterFest Citizens’ Choice Award
For more information on CenterFest please visit (http://centerfest.durhamarts.org) or contact us at by e-mail at (centerfest@durhamarts.org) or call 919/560-2719.
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May 19th, 2012
Two-time Grammy award winners Brave Combo will kick off the 2012 Summer Breeze free concert series on Sunday, May 20, in Norman’s Lions Park at the corner of Symmes and Flood. This first concert is part of a collaborative arts festival presented by the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, the Firehouse Art Center, The Jacobson House, The Norman Arts Council, and the Performing Arts Studio. The third annual Luncheon on the Grass hands-on arts activities and entertainment will take place in the park from 4 pm – 6:30 pm. At 6:00 pm the Norman Public Arts Board will dedicate Douglas Shaw Elder’s original sculpture being placed in Lions Park. The group’s latest public arts project will be made from this original sculpture. Brave Combo will take the stage at 7 pm. Bring seating and refreshments for a full afternoon and evening of art, music, and fun in the park!
Brave Combo has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more. They are America’s Premier Dance band and a rollicking, rocking, rhythmic global journey — offering what one critic recently wrote, “Even if you come for the party, you’ll leave with something of a musical education.”
Keyboardist, guitarist, accordionist, and singer Carl Finch founded the band in 1979. Alongside Finch for most of Brave Combo’s 30 years has been multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Barnes, who joined in 1983. Barnes is known for his lively and imaginative stage wear, as well as playing an array of reeds and woodwinds, harmonica, pennywhistle, guitars, you name it, sometimes in multiple, simultaneous combinations. Rounding out the current line-up are trumpet player Danny O’Brien, drummer Alan Emert and Little Jack Melody on electric bass.
For additional information contact The Performing Arts Studio, 405-307-9320, or visit www.pasnorman.org.
Summer Breeze Concerts are produced by the Performing Arts Studio and are made possible in part by grants from the Norman Arts Council, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and from businesses and individuals including: Michael Miller; Jamie Belknap, DDS, Norman Smile Center; Andi Berry, Wyoming Art Therapy; Skye Diers, Gingerbread Nursery School; and Republic Bank and Trust. Additional support comes from Cardinal Engineering; David Fries Roofing; Tom McAuliffe, Don Cies Real Estate; Old Republic Title Company of Oklahoma; The Spirit Shop; Dale Wares,Wares Properties; The Earth Natural Foods; The Montford Inn; and City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department.
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May 16th, 2012
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May 16th, 2012
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May 16th, 2012
From Venice Arts:
On May 19th, from 12:00pm until 2:00pm, Venice Arts Gallery will host the Opening Reception for the 2012 Student Culminating Exhibition, the most exciting and vibrant way to directly experience the impact of Venice Arts’ programs on young people’s lives.
Doritos by Julie Cabral, age 19.
This show, a stunning finale to a year of hard work, will feature the best of student films, photographs, animations, comics, as well as mixed- and multi-media pieces from the 2011-12 workshops. A potluck reception with food and beverages for families, students, mentors, and show attendees will also take place during the exhibition. The Venice Arts Gallery is located at 1702 Lincoln Boulevard in Venice.
Friends by Jeanette Vasquez, age 17.
Each year, over 400 students participate in our Art Mentoring workshops, expanding their creativity and learning about visual storytelling through after-school, weekend, and summer workshops. These workshops are free for low income families and give students a chance to work with talented teaching artists and high-quality professional equipment, jumpstarting their personal artistic exploration.
Discussing the impact that her involvement with Venice Arts’ Art Mentoring Program has had on her development as a young artists, Jeannette Vasquez, a 17-year-old photography student, said “Venice Arts made me feel confident as an artist and gave me the resources to bloom as one, too. I would have never picked up a camera before this place because I wouldn’t have had one to pick up. The energy of the people here is amazing. I always feel like I am at home.”
Takashima House, Reina Brown, age 17.
Students like Jeanette and their artist mentors work remarkably hard on putting together finished final projects and the Venice Arts Gallery is proud to showcase their efforts. The 2012 Student Culminating Exhibition is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the celebration of Venice Arts’ students and the hard work they’ve done this past year. The exhibit also serves to honor our graduating seniors, many of whom have been taking classes with Venice Arts for years and will now be the first in their families to go to college. Reina Brown, age 17, will be attending Santa Monica College this fall and Izzy Rebollar, age 18, will be attending her first choice school, UC Davis.
In addition to photography and other wall-based works, the 2012 Student Culminating Show will also feature screenings of student-made video projects produced for What’s Going On…Now, a national project of The Kennedy Center for which Venice Arts is the Southern California youth partner. In the spirit of Marvin Gaye’s breakout album, What’s Going On, which spoke to the issues of the day–the war in Vietnam, racism, and environmental issues–this project challenges the youth of today to examine and discuss the critical issues of today through their creative art and media projects. During the exhibition, Venice Arts’ Youth Media Crew will screen their visual “tracks” — video responses to Marvin Gaye’s music in light of modern political and social issues. Their work is also featured on the Kennedy Center’s project website and two of our young artists travelled to D.C. this week for a Youth Summit to present their work and attend a concert featuring John Legend, Sharon Jones, and the Dap-Kings.
Venice Arts’ Art Mentoring Program continues this summer with Summer Media Arts Camp. Media Arts Camp is a great way for new students and artist-mentors to get involved with all that Venice Arts has to offer. Designed for both new or beginning students as well as continuing or advanced students, the curriculum is diverse and entertaining. Each week in July, Media Arts Camp explores a different aspect of filmmaking, photography, animation, and comics plus a weekly field trip or field shooting experience. On Venice Arts’ website, a full listing of each week’s special activities is outlined. Youth ages 10-18 may pre-enroll for any week that sparks their interest or for all four weeks. In-person registration is required and will be held on June 16th and 23rd at Venice Arts Gallery. Please call 310.578.1745 for an appointment. Camp is free to low-income families and available to non low-income families at a fee.
About Venice Arts
Venice Arts runs education and mentoring programs in documentary photography, filmmaking, and multimedia primarily targeting Los Angeles area low-income youth. Venice Arts also implements regional, statewide, and international projects with both adults and children; runs the Institute for Photographic Empowerment, a collaboration with the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism; presents exhibitions, public programs, and workshops for adults centered around documentary photography and film at the Venice Arts Gallery; and consults on media arts, visual storytelling, and arts education with organizations and groups locally and internationally.
Learn more about Venice Arts at www.venicearts.org.
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May 16th, 2012
This exciting episode of Metaverse Arts is now on the web, as MVA Host, Gwen Carillon, interviews the renowned steampunk musicians of Steam Powered Giraffe and talented steampunk artist Destany Laval of UnZipped.
Not only that, but Steam Powered Giraffe play live in the studio. You can learn more about this amazing steamppunk band here- and buy their DVD!
Steam Powered Giraffe perform on Metaverse Arts
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May 13th, 2012
Yesterday was the annual Art and Eco Fair in Glen Ridge, NJ … and a quick stroll through the booths quickly established the unfortunate selection of vendors: when you see booth after booth with things like “tiki bar” signs (below left), football license plate lamps (below right), and jewelry, body soaps, and other such things, you wonder why is this even called an “art” fair? There were a few legitimate artists showing their paintings and sculpture, but they were in the minority. Maybe it should be re-named the “arts, crafts, and eco” fair instead?
But I’m happy to report that after meandering past the booths, the best part of the show came up: the display of art works by Glen Ridge students … I was very impressed with the quality, skill and imagination of these young artists! Below are a few examples of the great student art … hats off to the Glen Ridge art teachers and their students! We’re not going to list artist names due to privacy issues, but definitely wanted to show some examples of the creative art being made by the students.
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May 13th, 2012
By Judy Dales
As summer approaches, our small village braces itself for the frenetic pace of the summer months and the ratcheting up of all activities–recreational, communal,  social and familial. We look forward to the return of our summer residents, resumption of the many diverse summer events, and the reopening of The Miller’s Thumb Gallery. Having worked in the Thumb for the past two summers, it occurred to me that now might be the opportune moment to shed a little light on the history and current happenings at The Thumb.
As you know, The Miller’s Thumb stood empty for a a while until several of our summer residents bought it. They had no concrete plans for the building, but aimed to save it from crumbling into oblivion and hoped to discover a viable purpose for the revered historic building.
In the spring of 2011, as major renovations to the building’s exterior were  reaching completion, a group of local artists and gallery owners (called The Kingdom Craft Alliance or KCA) were searching for exhibition space as they formulated plans for a display of local art that was part of the state-wide initiative, State of Craft. When The Miller’s Thumb was offered as a place for their exhibit, KCA members jumped at it and quickly laid down plans for a cooperative gallery exhibit where artists could display and sell their work.
The show opened on the 4th of July weekend, 2010 and the response was amazing. People flocked to the building, some merely curious and others drawn by the shopping opportunities, but everyone was thrilled that the beautiful old building had found a new purpose in life. KCA decided to continue the show throughout the summer and artist volunteers took turns supervising the gallery. The exhibit was not only an artistic success, but a financial one as well, which highlighted in a unique way the need for such an attraction in the center of the village.
The exhibition also provided a much needed retail outlet for local artists, but when the owners proposed a continuation of the cooperative arrangement for the following summer, KCA declined. An on-going cooperative gallery presented greater challenges than the group’s leadership felt they could handle. Never the less, the building’s owners were so pleased with the successes of the previous summer that brought just the kind of attention and positive vibe that they had wished for, that they sought a way to continue the gallery model. Eve Passeltiner, one of the KCA artists, was hired as the gallery director for the summer of 2011, and crafts and artworks from all over the state of Vermont were offered for sale.
This is where things got confusing! Although KCA members were all invited to participate in the gallery in the summer of 2011, they would no longer run it, which left the organization in a bit of a dilemma: the gallery was their original reason for existence, and without that responsibility, they found themselves rather at loose ends. So during the winter 2010-11, they rolled up their collective sleeves and decided what, if any, purpose they could serve now.
It was agreed that all who had participated in the first-year venture had enjoyed working together and meeting on a regular basis. The name of the organization was changed to Caspian Arts and it was decided that the group would provide networking, educational and marketing opportunities for local artists. In their first year, a brochure listing the location of CA artist’s studios was produced and distributed throughout the area, a website (www.caspianartsvt.com) is in the works, and plans for an ambitious summer event are underway. There will be a Caspian Arts Studio Tour (10-5) and Raffle Party (5:30-7) on Tuesday, July 31. This is an opportunity to visit with artists and see creativity in action. Visitors will collect tickets at each studio visited and the tickets will be entered into a raffle of artworks donated by participating Caspian Arts members. This is a unique opportunity to own art created by local artists!
 The Miller’s Thumb Gallery and Caspian Arts are now two separate entities, but their histories are firmly intertwined. Hopefully this little history lesson will help clear up any confusion about who’s doing what and also serve to remind everyone that both entities need support. It is a joy to see The Miller’s Thumb bustling with activity once again, but in order to thrive, it needs not just tourist dollars, but local support as well. Caspian Arts members appreciate the opportunity to educate the community about art in general, and the art they produce, in particular. Buying art from Greensboro artists is not only a way to “buy local” but is also a way to support your friends and neighbors whose creativity enriches us all.
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May 10th, 2012
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May 10th, 2012
 Historic City News in St Augustine is pleased to report a partial list of upcoming cultural events and activities to entertain our readers in and around St Johns County as published by the St Johns County Tourist Development Council through its contractor, St Johns Cultural Council, Inc.
A unique collection of arts, culture and heritage related attractions and activities within St Johns County attract tourists to the area from around the state, nation and world. Historic City News contributes this periodic update to our readers in collaboration with the county’s marketing, advertising and promotional efforts.
ART
“23″
Butterfield Garage Art Gallery
137 King St # C , St Augustine
Phone: (904) 825-4577
http://www.butterfieldgarage.com/
Event Pricing: free
Butterfield Garage Art Gallery is proud to present that they are now entering an exciting new era with the recent addition of 6 selected artists from the now closed “Butterfield Too Gallery” next door (now Mane de Leon Salon), bringing the total number of artists now involved in the collaborative to 23.
Now to Thursday, May 31, 2012
Daily 11-5
Angie Fay Ullmann Art Exhibit
Simple Gestures Gallery 4 White St., St Augustine
Phone: 904/827-9997
Event Pricing: free
Simple Gestures is proud to announce the featured artist for May, Angie Ullmann.
Now to Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Gallery Hours are 11a to 6p Monday thru Saturday
FROM HAVANA TO ST. AUGUSTINE PASTA Gallery
214 Charlotte Street., St Augustine
http://www.ElioBeltran.com
Event Pricing: free
Elio Beltran has won many awards and
honors through out his career as a painter.
Now to Thursday, May 31, 2012
Annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibit
St. Augustine Art Association
22 Marine St, St. Augustine
Phone: 904-824-2310
http://www.staaa.org/upcomingexhibits.html
Event Pricing: FREE
The exhibit represents nature in all of its beautiful forms and the wildlife that inhabits the great outdoors.
Now to Sunday, May 27, 2012
Tuesday – Saturday: 12-4pm; Sunday 2-5pm
Mitch O’Connell “Good Times” Art Exhibit
space:eight gallery
228 W. King Street, St. Augustine
Phone: 904/829-2838
http://www.mitchoconnell.com/
Event Pricing: free
Now to Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Joe Taylor, Charles Dickinson and Eddie White: Regional Artists from the Tail End of the County
St. Johns County Administration Building
500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine
Phone: 904-808-7330
www.stjohnsculture.com
Event Pricing: free
Now to Thursday, May 24, 2012
8-5pm M-F
AUDITIONS
Lend Me a Tenor
Limelight Theatre
Directed by Christina Cruz, auditions for this hilarious farce are scheduled for Sunday, June 3, at 6 p.m.
Callbacks Monday, June 4, 2012 at 7 p.m., if needed. (Please arrive 30 minutes early to fill out audition forms).
Audition Location: Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine 32084
Parking: Free parking is available in private lots next to and directly behind the Theatre
Show runs: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. July 20 – August 19, 2012 with a Terrific Tuesday performance on July 24. Actors call is one hour prior to curtain. Performed on the Matuza Main Stage.
For more information, contact Limelight Theatre:
(904) 825-1164
marketlimelight@bellsouth.net
www.Limelight-Theatre.org
CAMPS
The weather is warm, the grills are fired up and the swimming pools are open…that means…SUMMER CAMP is around the corner!
Check out www.limelight-theatre.org for all the children, teen and even adult summer classes happening at The Limelight Theatre!
Thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, Kidzfactory is able to offer scholarships to families in need of financial assistance. We are also pleased to provide community drama outreach classes free of charge. For more information, contact us at 825-1164.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
The Wednesday Market
St Johns Pier Park
350 A1A Beach Blvd , St Augustine Beach
Phone: 904 347-8007
http://thecivicassociation.org/the_wednesday_market
Event Pricing: free
The Wednesday Market features locally grown produce including organics, Mayport shrimp, local honey, smoothies, Italian Ice, arts, crafts and more.
Every Wednesday, 8 am until 12:30 pm
Lincolnville Farmers’ Market
Eddie Vickers Park
http://lincolnvillefarmersmarket.com
Open every Sunday from 11am-3pm.
FILM
‘Sold Out Show’
West Lawn of the Flagler College Campus
74 King St, St Augustine
Phone: 904-826-8530
http://www.flagler.edu/crispellert
Event Pricing: free
Flagler College to screen rock docs outdoors through May. For those about to rock, you can salute the genre on screen as Flagler College and the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum present “Sold Out Show,” a rock documentary film series screening Thursdays at 8 p.m. beginning May 10. The series will kick off with the 1970 classic, “Gimme Shelter,” which follows the Rolling Stones and their tragic free concert at Altamont Speedway near San Francisco in early December 1969. “Sold Out Show” will continue with “Heavy Metal Parking Lot” and “Anvil: The Story of Anvil” on May 17, “1991: The Year Punk Broke” on May 24 and finish up with “The Other F Word” on May 31. The films will be presented by special guests who will be available for a question and answer session after each documentary. The films will be screened indoors at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., if there is inclement weather. There will be no seating provided and guests are urged to bring a blanket or beach chairs under 24″ tall. For more information, contact Crisp-Ellert Art Museum director Jule Dickover at 904-826-8530 or jdickover@flagler.edu.
Thursdays, May 10, 2012 to May 31, 2012
8pm
LECTURES
The Science and History of Local Moonshine
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience
9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard , St Augustine
Phone: 904) 461-4003
http://www.whitney.ufl.edu
Event Pricing: free
Jimmy Day is a graduate of the University of Miami, a master distiller and owner of the local firm, Flagler Spirits. As a result of his family having a long and colorful history of “distilling” in North Florida, he will discuss the history of moonshining in the area from pre-Civil War to the present. He will also bring together the economics and culture of the moonshine industry in a lively and informative presentation. Lectures are free and open to the public. There is no charge for parking and reservations are not necessary.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
7 p.m.
MUSIC
Music by the Sea Concert Series
Pier Pavillion
Saint Johns County Pier Park, St Augustine Beach
Phone: 904 347-8007
http://thecivicassociation.org/music_by_the_sea_summer_concerts
Event Pricing: free concert, dinner priced separately
From mid May thru September, weather permitting,there are free concerts each Wednesday from 7 till 9 PM. The concert series features a wide variety of music and prior to the concert a local restaurant makes dinner appetizers available. This is a family friendly event so bring your cooler, your beach chairs and join us for the 2012 Music by the Sea Concerts. Check the website for the schedule of bands. Wednesday, May 09, 2012 to Wednesday, September 26, 2012
7-9pm
Glad Melody Gang Entertains
River House
179 Marine St., St. Augustine
Phone: 209-3646
http://www.riverhousecoa.com
Event Pricing: free
Playing a variety of music from ragtime standards to Mexicana, this recorder group includes Jack Page, ROWITA recipient Betty Fell, Liz Frank and Jackie Schaab. The Glad Melody Gang is pleased to play at their second appearance at beautiful River House, another happy appearance for these musicians, who have already enjoyed playing at the Castillo, the Limelight Theatre, Memorial Presbyterian Church, the St. Augustine Art Association, and the Lighthouse. Join us on May 16th from 10:30-11:15 AM. Call 209-3646 for information.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
10:30-11:15 AM
Navy Band Southeast’s Woodwind Quintet, Fair Winds
River House
179 Marine St., St. Augustine
Phone: 209-3646
http://www.riverhousecoa.com
Event Pricing: Complimentary
Enjoy musical styles ranging from traditional woodwind quintet pieces, to Broadway hits, and patriotic fare. Fair Winds has performed at military ceremonies, official receptions, public concerts, and schools throughout the Southeast region. We love the Navy Band and are looking forward to Fair Winds’ first visit to River House! May 9th 10:00 AM. The concert is complimentary.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
10:00-11:00 AM
SPOKEN WORD
Creative Writers Showcase
River House
179 Marine St., St. Augustine
Phone: 209-3646
http://www.riverhousecoa.com
Event Pricing: free
Calling all creative writers! Don’t be shy – help us to celebrate Older Americans Month by participating in this event to showcase your works. Short stories, memoirs, slice of life – whatever you’d like to read! If you’re too shy to read it yourself, we have volunteers ready! Call 209-3655 to sign up for a time.
Friday, May 11, 2012
10:45-11:30 AM
THEATER
Writers’ Theater Partnership
Anastasia Island Branch Library
124 Seagrove Main Street, St. Augustine Beach
Phone: 904.209.3730
http://www.sjcpls.org/content/library-writers-theater-partnership-0
Event Pricing: FREE
A new partnership dedicated to bringing out the best in your play, screenplay or short story. If you have an original work you would like Writers’ Theater to read aloud, contact Jennifer Latka at rogersandlatka@yahoo.comWorkshop
May 22, 2012
6 – 8 p.m.
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