Wild Rivers Coast Art

Bandon Library Art Gallery in January

The exquisitely detailed, beautifully realized birds painted in gouache by Ken Michaelson are the works of a master. The iridescent sheen of a mallard's head, or the light in a golden eye are brought to vivid life in these paintings. Also on display are his rarer, equally rich, oil paintings of scenes of the natural world.

In the cases, Ginny Gibson's small clay figures make delightful tableaux of everyday life: the pleasures of reading outdoors, visiting with a friend, a beloved dog's companionship. These little scenes crystallize the emotion of such familiar moments, while avoiding sentimentality or kitsch. Her handmade tiles and other objects will accompany the figures.

The show runs from the 1st through the 31st of January. There will be a reception for the artists on Sunday, January 3rd, from 1-3 pm, in the Sprague Room; Ken Michaelson prints and originals will be available for purchase.

Nature's Coastal Holiday Lights at Azalea Park in Brookings

Due to our much needed abundance of rain recently, we thought we had missed the light show at Azalea Park this year. It was due to close on Christmas Eve. After Christmas dinner we stopped by anyway and found it open and better than ever!  Here is a small peek at the amazing display

Holiday Lights at Shore Acres

Please spread the word.  The Shore Acres Holiday Lights Display has been open every night since Thanksgiving and will continue to be open every night thru New Year's Eve.   The garden house is open from 4pm-9:30 pm with hot cider, coffee, cookies and punch.  Come and enjoy 325,000 sparkling lights, including dozens of lighted sculptures and Christmas trees.  And wave watching is the very best at Shore Acres State Park.  For more information go to www.shoreacres.net or telephone 541-756-5401.

Best regards,

Shirley and David Bridgham

Co-Chair Holiday Lights since 1987

The Washed Ashore Project in Bandon, Oregon on CNN

Click the Play button and then slide the timebar to 18:30 to See The Washed Ashore Project Segment of this CNN show "Somebody's Gotta Do It". Click on the Full Screen button on the bottom far right to fill your screen with the video.

Bandon Library Art Gallery - New Show Reception on December 11

Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk is December 12, 3-6 pm

The Brookings Second Saturday Art Walk will be taking a winter break. Saturday, December 12 from 3 to 6 pm will be the final Art Walk of the season. The Art Walk will resume in April 2016.

FREE Sounds of Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 12

A longtime South Coast holiday tradition, “The Sounds of Christmas” concert featuring Lee Littlefield on the Wurlitzer pipe organ and Wilbur Jensen and the Christmas Brass will be back at the Egyptian at 12 o’clock noon on Saturday, December 12th.  As it has been for more than four decades, the concert is a gift to the community from the musicians involved and The Egyptian Theatre.  Admission is free;  donations are always welcome.

Bandon Hospital Art Show - Deliver Your Art on January 6

Print the information and entry form for the January – March 2016 Bandon Hospital (Southern Coos Hospital) art show.

The theme is: Symbols—Past, Present, Future.

This is a broad subject and can include ancient symbols such as petroglyphs, numbers, shapes, icons, signs of the times, symbols you have created, etc.

Delivery date to bring work to the hospital is Wednesday, January 6^th, 2 p.m.  Or make other arrangements with Ava (541-297-6118) or with Susan (541-347-9888).

All pieces must be framed, wired and ready to hang on the wall.  Please put your name and title information on the back of each piece and bring your entry form, or fill one out at drop off.