The Capella by the Sea, built by Elmo Williams as a memorial to his wife, Lorraine, was dedicated today. With a beautiful ocean view, this architectural masterpiece will seat 40 people and is an ideal place for weddings and special events. The December Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk began at the Capella by the Sea and Elmo Williams was there to discuss this monumental achievement and his work on behalf of Azalea Park over the past several decades.
Art Walk guests at the Capella enjoyed a "moment of silence" and then a talk by Elmo Williams.
Another seasonal addition to the Art Walk was the work of Southwestern Oregon Community College students and faculty (past and present). SOCC participates in the Art Walk every June and December.
Saun Stone and her Tai Chi class performed gracefully, surrounded by inspiring paintings.
Ann Ostrowski (right) admired basketry by Pat Drake (left). Several of Ann's paintings are included in the show.
Saun and Steve entertained.
Billie Ruth Furuichi (SOCC instructor) discussed her art with guests and also entertained with vocals and guitar.
What would a SOCC exhibit be without Sara Broderick?
Manley Art Center is featuring a "Tactile Art Exhibit" and you are not just allowed, but encouraged to touch it all.
In the Manley Classroom, Maryjane Carlson demonstrated how she finishes a clay pot. Maryjane is Manley's Artist of the Month and you can see a large display of both her ceramic and wood pieces during the entire month of December.
Rapp Brush entertained at Manley Art Center.
Destiny Schwartz was showing her latest creations at Eye For Art.
Signatures Gallery co-owner Christine Tonini with Christina Olsen's whimsical and often practical art.
Tom Broderick in his usual place at the keyboard at Signatures.
Duana Roberts demonstrated some of her watercolor techniques at Wright's Custom Framing.
Karina and Marco played Italian Cafe Music at Wright's, while Susie served cider and cookies.
Violet Burton showed her photographs at the new Dewey's Digs (aka the Curry Coastal Pilot's conference room which may be accessed from Art Walk Alley). If you arrive at Dewey's Digs during the Art Walk and the door is locked, just knock loudly -- when the door inadvertently closes, it locks.
Carl Rovainen and Friends kept the mood lively at Dewey's Digs.
Dale Hendrix showed his recent abstract work at The Cave in the Alley where Horst Wolf played contemporary jazz.
At Brian Scott's Dungeon, Kandi Legg served hot cider and cookies to guests and worked on a commissioned portrait.
Shirley Hogben read from her works at Words and Pictures...
and Lon Goddard and Aura Wright entertained.
At Chetco Community Library we enjoyed the music of Rogue River Jam and the "Honoring Wisdom" exhibit.
Members of Pelican Bay Arts Association visited three local retirement facilities in October to make portraits of the residents. The results are on display at the Library for the month of December. Take a look and see how many people you know.
Also at the Library, The Chetco Pelican Players presented scenes from their current musical comedy, "Nuncrackers". Final performances of this hilarious play are at 8 pm on Saturday, December 20 and 2 pm on Sunday, December 21. Tickets are available at Words and Pictures, Chetco Pharmacy, Mory's, and The Book Dock.
What? I missed three venues!!! So much to see and not enough time. Liz Cohen showed her watercolors at Pacific Legal Alternatives, where Jan Tilton showed pottery. Bill Schlichting's photography was on the big screens at Diamond Electronics, and at Centre Stage Billie Ruth Furuichi's collage/silk paintings and Deborah Dawson's watercolors were featured.
