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Mike Dwaileebe working on a sea and landscape at Wright's last Saturday.
Sharon Guinn doing a painting demonstration at Wright's.
The photos were taken by Audi Stanton. Audi, Dale Wells and Tom Moody also passed around paintings and all artists worked on each one. The finished paintings were raffled FREE.
Visitors to the Winter Art and Chocolate Festival in Brookings enjoyed free chocolate tasting. The event was held at the Kalmiopsis Elementary School Cafeteria Building on Easy Street in Brookings on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 10 & 11.
In addition to lots of chocolate, the event featured arts and crafts booths with a wide variety of great gift items.
Brookings Artist Pete Chasar was introduced by another Brookings Artist - Christina Olsen at the Winter Warmer event at Brian Scott Gallery on Saturday evening.
Pete talked about his career in advertising. He worked in both New York City and Phoenix, Arizona. He brought along a portfolio of his advertising work - and explained that a portfolio was known as a "book" in the advertising business. Sometimes an agency would ask to see your book and an interview would follow only if the book was impressive.
Pete shared samples of his advertising work, including story boards and print ads that he worked on - including writing the copy.
Pete Chasar is Brian Scott Gallery's featured artist this month. Stop by the gallery at 515 Chetco Avenue in Brookings and see what Pete is up to now.
Music by John Marshall was enjoyed at the Winter Warmer, while snacks and wine were served.
Coos Art Museum invites you to attend the opening reception for its 2018 Biennial Student Art Exhibit and Vision 2018 High School Art Competition, Friday March 2 from 3 to 5 pm. After 5, Museum doors will remain open until 7:30 pm to accommodate the March Wine Walk and all visitors are welcome to view the galleries. The exhibition will run from March 2 through April 14.
This every other year Student Art Exhibit features artworks created by students, preschool through 12, from Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas counties. The exhibition is being held in the Maggie Karl and Perkins Galleries on the first floor of the Museum. Like the reception, the exhibition, is open to the public and is free of charge.
The last Biennial Student Art Exhibit was an extraordinary experience with 1,082 works on display representing 21 regional schools. Both the numbers and the quality of works were impressive. This exhibition is sponsored in part by grants from Trust Management Services and The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation. Come and be prepared to be amazed by the works produced by our young local artists.
Also from March 2 through April 14 the Museum will be exhibiting VISION 2018, its annual high school art competition underwritten by Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation. Coastal high schools as well as high schools in Douglas, Josephine and Jackson counties have submitted entries. Best of Show, 1st and 2nd place winners will receive both cash purchase awards and a two year tuition waiver to attend Southwestern Oregon Community College. First through forth places, for each grade level will receive cash awards. The exhibition on the upper floor of the Museum, is open to the public and is free of charge. For more information on VISION 2018 or on Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation, log onto www.socc.edu/foundation, email: foudation@socc.edu.
The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) continues its 35th Performance Series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday February 10 in Crescent Elk Auditorium at 994 G St with the US’s first live electro-swing band, Good Co. Based in Seattle, WA, the six-piece ensemble has toured extensively, headlining various festivals, conventions, and burlesque performances while bringing that “new old” sound throughout the US, Canada, and Europe.
The group’s influences include bands such as Parov Stelar and Caravan Palace. The genre originated in the discotheques of Europe, blending today’s electronic dance music with guitar riffs and harmonica jams of the speakeasy era. Evoking jitterbugging flappers, they turn musical samples from the past on their heads by punctuating the classic live horn section with funky dance beats. Good Co. performances frequently include beatboxing, onstage dance parties, and crowd singalongs; don’t expect to sit still at the show.
The band consists of six diversely and immensely talented musicians. Carey Rayburn, the bandleader who provides vocals and plays trumpet, received his Bachelor of Art in Trumpet Performance from the University of Washington before going on to assemble Good Co. in pursuit of bringing his favorite genre to the states. On top of managing the band he also runs a trumpet studio as a freelance performer and composer.
Sasha Nollman studied jazz performance and comparative religion at Colorado College before returning to the Pacific Northwest to receive her Master’s degree in Public Administration and Social Work; in addition to providing vocals for the group she works in the nonprofit sector of Seattle with a passion for marine life.
Ben Verdier, the band’s elder statesmen along with bassist and pianist, earned his degree in Computer Science at Stanford while studying jazz performance, music theory, and composition. He also teaches and arranges privately.
Peter Daniel, providing brass for the group, received his Physics degree from Gonzaga. Fortunately for Good Co. (and us, the audience) he spends his time now exploring the relationship between funky jams and dancing crowds while touring with several groups including: Common Market, ODESZA, and Father John Misty. He also manages his own band, 45th Street Brass.
Joseph Eck, drummer, received his Bachelor of Art in Percussion from Cornish College of the Arts; being an in-demand performer, he plays for several different bands in many genres from newgrass to metal to salsa.
Jake Sele, playing keyboard and trombone for the group, earned his Bachelor of Art in Piano Performance from Cornish College of the Arts; as an established musician in Seattle he performs with a wide variety of bands as well as arranging for musicals, ensembles, and orchestras. He also leads his own group, Spontaneous Rex, described as “epic and full of surprises.”
Good Co. receives rave reviews everywhere they go. “The world is leaving an era of digital harshness with predictable arrangements and moving into a time when groups like Good Co. will thrive on the strength of their unique take, organic sounds, and studio savvy.” exclaims Christian Knudsen, president of K&W Publishing. RockisRock Blog asserts “Music definitely needs more acts willing to experiment like this.”
Tickets are available in Crescent City at Del Norte Office Supply at 240 I St and in Brookings at Wright’s Custom Framing at 810 Chetco Ave for cash or check only or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/good-co-tickets-37343916660?aff=ehomecard. Tickets will also be available at the door where we will accept cash, check, and cards. General tickets are $18, senior (65 years and older) are $15, transitional-aged youth (18-25 years old) are $15, and students (K-college, full-time) are $12.
DNACA, of course, would not be able to bring such outstanding performers without the generous support of our underwriters. For our 2017-18 season, they are: Lisé Hamilton, Chip and Kareen Kalvin, Bill and Kathy Maffett, Gene and Carol Schach, and Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation. Underwriters who are a part of Wild Rivers Community Foundation are: Caldwell and Sund Family Trust, Del Norte Area Fund, and Physicians of Sutter Coast Hospital Fund. Our in-kind supporters are Bicoastal Media and the Del Norte Triplicate. DNACA is supported, in part, by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov. We are also supported, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
For more information, call DNACA at 707-464-1336 or email us at dnaca@harborside.com. Find us on Facebook @DNACACC for links to the artists’ websites, music videos, and event updates.
10 am - 5 pm
Arts and Craft booths and assorted food booths.
ART for Your Sweetheart
Saturday February 10
11 am - 3 pm
at Wright's in Brookings
11 - 12:30 Demos by
Sharon Guinn
Mike Dwaileebe
1 to 2:30 Progressive Paintings
Dale Wells - Audi Stanton - Tom Moody
Paintings will be raffled FREE
at the end of the day.
The Guild Gallery and Art Center in Kerby, Oregon announces the opening of "Hearts & Hopes". A reception on Sunday, February 11 from 2 to 4 pm includes viewing new art, wine tasting, appetizers, music and fun - all for a $5 Admission fee.
