FALL GALLERY HOURS: open Thursday thru Sunday, 11 til 5 or 6 and usually later on the weekends...and also by appointment anytime - call 269-561-8149.
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----------------------------BLOID-O-RAMA AND PAINT SPATTERS - MY "RUIN YOUR DECOR" SOLO SHOW OPENS THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 3.
YUP..IT'S FINALLY ALMOST HERE... Join us Friday evening from 7 til 10 PM fpr the opening party of my "RUIN YOUR DECOR" solo show extravagananzabonanza. There'll be far too many crazyass Assembloids (my largest and weirdest batch in over a decade...) And, there's also a whole bunchalotta goofy-lookin' flattish sorta thangs that I'm daring to refer to as "paintings" too. This place will literally be dripping in travesty, enigmae and truculence and, at unprecedented levels of ludicrosity.Gulp - it's almost scary!(And, intensely stoopidsilly too!)
Along with those will be the first entries in my ongoing new series of "Racing Ducks". Rather than attempt to explain I think it best you just come and see for yourselves...
As a special added bonus will be several joint-effort creations each made by myself and another artist.... Let's call 'em "Collabotroids", shall we?? Some of the artists brave enough to undertake this bizarre journey with me include Penny Thompson, Al Weener, Jerry Catania, Sarah Hurley, Ellen Sprouls and a couple others perhaps. All indications are that these may turn out to be quite interesting...
Also featured along with my weird 'offspring' will be a heap of delicious and cool paintings from ThirdStone Artist Sarah Hurley, More new large metal sculptures from Billy Mayer and, an assortment of works from the ThirdStone "Private Stock" collection along with a few other treats....
And, if all of that weren't enough, in conjunction with alla the above: you are invited to enter the:
WIN-AN-ASSEMBLOID/RUIN-YOUR-
Okay, so this ridicimus idea began as a colouring contest for big kids. Never satisfied with mere simplicity, I somehow managed to spin this into an even more expansive and strange debacle.
Rather than explain at length here, just go to:http://www.
SO REMEMBER: JOIN US THIS FRIDAY EVENING FOR OUR SHOW OPENING PARTY AND FOOD AND FUN AND FROLIC!
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THIRDSTONE PENDING EVOLUTIONS N'TRANSITION N'OTHER CRAZY SHAPE-SHIFTING ADVENTURES
Yup! ThirdStone will be vacating our current home in November (or, whenever I locate a new tenant for this lovely space) and will re-appear in yet another freshly-altered form in December for our annual Holiday Show. It's time again to "rewind" the biz-plan back to what was intended to occur when I sold the original ThirdStone building and relocated T'Stone's world HQ to Funnville 3 longshort years ago.
SO WHAT'S NEXT, YOU ASK?
ThirdStone will still be around. We'll host about 6 West Michigan shows per year in various area locations. In between, I'll be co-curating shows of ThirdStone artists' works that will be hosted by other galleries in cities across the country.So, we'll still be around showing you great art; we're just doing a bit of 'shape-shifting' to help us expand our reach further into the Kosmos. By the way, ThirdStone's super-affordable custom framing service will still be right here in Fennville.. It's simply moving upstairs about 20 feet in the same building at 120 East Main St.
AND THUSLY ACCORDIONLY.....
THIRDSTONE GALLERY SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR RENT OR LEASE
Yeah, this cool space is now becoming available for the 'right' business to move into. There's lots of space in an only 5 year old, super-modern building. Includes private parking, energy-efficient utilities all in a great location here in thriving downtown Fenville And, at a very reasonable rental rate too. The building's owner will likely give preferential consideration to a business that can be a "draw" for downtown Fennville, making this an ideal location for another gallery or a unique retail shop, anitque store, bookstore or...who knows? Perhaps even a consortium of artists would like to turn it into a "co-op" gallery? It'll be available by early November or so. Contact Robert at: 269-561-2713 or by email at rhutchin@i2k.com
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OTHER AREA NEWS:
UPCOMING EVENTS AT MARS GALLERY IN CHICAGO
My favorite gallery in Chicago has several events of interest coming soon:
Fri Oct. 3rd. 6-10pm...Opening of a new show...paintings by Joe Morris
Sat Oct 4th and Sun Oct 5th. 12-5pm....Explore Fulton Market in Chicago....neighborhood arts walk...a nice event for strolling thru the historic warehouse district (Explorefultonmarket.com)
also coming to Mars gallery in coming weeks:
Sat Nov 8th Mars Gallery's 20th Anniversary party!!
Mars Gallery - 1139 W Fulton Market - Chicago Il 60607 - Tel: 312-226-7808 - www.marsgallery.com/
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SEEKING BUYERS FOR 48 ACRES IN GANGES - FOR ECO VILLAGE, RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, ETC.
Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute is an interfaith education center, providing public programs on different faiths, traditions and ways of living. Our presenters practice what they talk about, whatever the tradition or belief system. We also have a strong focus on the value and necessity of service, in whatever ways are necessary. We always wanted to see a community develop and over the years, about 15 individuals and families have purchased land around our center. A few have gone as far as building homes. We managed to secure about 90 acres in 2005 and hope to see a community develop there.
Now that we all our facing peak oil and all it signifies, sustainable methods of creating community are all the more attractive. Our desire is to sell the land to an individual or group who would want to create community that uses alternative forms of energy, organic food growing, etc. Such a community could be a 501c3 or an educational institute - specializing on practical sustainability applications. The community could generate funds through educational programs, running an organic farm and giving tours of the ancient forest remnant on the land.
If interested, contact Glenn Davenport, baba@accn.org or 616-293-6884
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NEW AREA RESIDENT TO MI SEEKING CHEF POSITION & MAKE GOOD CONTACTS
this from a new neighbor we recently met:
My name is Barb Pilipow. I have just relocated to South Haven MI coming from Indiana. I am a Chef that has graduated LeCordon Bleu culinary school in Chicago about a year ago. I love MI for its land, the spirit that resides here and the approach to food, local, organic and sustainable. The land and produce that comes from it is what makes my passion and spirit soar. I am still looking for work,just starting to look in Kalamazoo. Any suggestions on restaurants for me to look at? I don't know where I will end up in this industry but I know it will be a great ride! tuferchef@aol.com
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CURRENT HAPPENINGS AT SATYA YOGA CENTER IS SAUGATUCK:
Here's the latest report from Michele: (Check the Satya Yoga center site listed below for details on these...)
the FINAL Yoga for Cyclists ride & yoga class for the season on Saturday, October 4th at 12 noon
with class following at 2pm.
The ride will be FUN, LEISURE (or competitive depending on your liking!) - and the best part - IT WILL INCLUDE CIDER & DONUTS AT CRANE'S mid way through!
Please try to join us - and help us pass the word around by either forwarding this email to your friends, or printing the attached flyer & handing out anywhere / everywhere!
Be sure to check the website for more October events and programs!
www.satyayogacenter.net - 3385 Blue Star Highway - Saugatuck - (269) 857-7289
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Continuing Education with SMAC
Explore the world of metal working art. There's no time like now to enrich your life, learn new skills, and explore your creative side. Register Now for Fall II and III 2008 classes at Smartshop Metal Arts Center
Specialized classes to get you started: Intro to Welding, Forge Flame and Hammer, & Sculptures From Found Objects. Get a taste of the metal working experience in our teaser workshops: Weekend Welding and The Family Forge. Forge forward in classes like Gimme More Metal and Intermediate Metals. Visit our website at http://www.smartshopkalamazoo.com/ to see the entire fall class list.
Smartshop Metal Arts Center.- For questions or concerns contact Michelle Walcott or Holly Fisher, email: anvilgirl@sbcglobal.net
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Capitol Steps to Poke Fun at American Politics on October 13 at Fountain Street Church
The Capitol Steps, the nationally renowned group of political satirists, comes to town on October 13, 2008, 7 p.m. at Fountain Street Church. For everyone who has been worn down by politics as usual, this evening will poke fun in a non-partisan way at everyone in this crazy, mixed-up democracy of ours.
The only group in America that attempts to be funnier than the Congress, the Capitol Steps is a troupe of current and former Congressional staffers who satirize the very people and places that once employed them. At 7 p.m., Peter "Madcat" Ruth, the virtuoso harmonica player, will perform the opening act. Also, before and after the program, a Democracy Expo will be held to hand out literature. This will truly be a fun-filled, thought-provoking evening for all. Tickets are $25 and are available at Schuler Books and on-line at: fountainstreet.org/speakers. For more information call: (616) 234-0177, check out our web site: (http://fountainstreet.org/speakers ) or e-mail us at speakers@fountainstreet.org.
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music report:
MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM AT THE WHAT NOT INN:
Every Monday evening from 6 til 10 PM the WHAT NOT hosts "Jazz Jam Mondays" open mic with house band Wally Michaels on the keys, Jeff Beavin on bass and Cuzzin' Jack Wilkin on the skins.... This is great fun and always full of musical surprises.. The What Not also features live music on most weekend evenings.Visit www.whatnotinn.com for the current schedule or call 269-543-3341. The What Not is located at the corner of Blue Star Highway and M-89, just south of Douglas.
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Brazilian Groove" with Paulinho Garcia & Friends - Saturday, October 11, 2008,
8 pm, $25. Lakeshore Jazz Connection and Saugatuck Center for the Arts Present: "Brazilian Groove" with Paulinho Garcia & Friends
For the final concert of 2008, LJC's perennial favorite, Brazilian vocalist/guitarist Paulinho Garcia performs
with a combination of different musicians from Chicago. For tickets call SCA at 269 857-2399, visit their website at www.sc4a.org/ or buy them at the door.
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CURRENT FOUNDRY HALL SCHEDULE:
422 Eagle St, South Haven, MI 49090, http://foundryhall.com - 269.767.5453, box office - #800.838.3006, info@foundryhall.com
Thu Oct 02, 2008 - 7:00 pm TANGLEFOOT
Fri Oct 03, 2008 - 8:00 pm BOB GIBSON LEGACY SHOW
Sat Oct 04, 2008 - 7:00 pm THE MICKEYS
Bruce
Sat Oct 4th and Sun Oct 5th. 12-5pm....Explore Fulton Market in Chicago....neighborhood arts walk...a nice event for strolling thru the historic warehouse district (Explorefultonmarket.com)
also coming to Mars gallery in coming weeks:
Sat Nov 8th Mars Gallery's 20th Anniversary party!!
Mars Gallery - 1139 W Fulton Market - Chicago Il 60607 - Tel: 312-226-7808 - www.marsgallery.com/
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SEEKING BUYERS FOR 48 ACRES IN GANGES - FOR ECO VILLAGE, RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, ETC.
Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute is an interfaith education center, providing public programs on different faiths, traditions and ways of living. Our presenters practice what they talk about, whatever the tradition or belief system. We also have a strong focus on the value and necessity of service, in whatever ways are necessary. We always wanted to see a community develop and over the years, about 15 individuals and families have purchased land around our center. A few have gone as far as building homes. We managed to secure about 90 acres in 2005 and hope to see a community develop there.
Now that we all our facing peak oil and all it signifies, sustainable methods of creating community are all the more attractive. Our desire is to sell the land to an individual or group who would want to create community that uses alternative forms of energy, organic food growing, etc. Such a community could be a 501c3 or an educational institute - specializing on practical sustainability applications. The community could generate funds through educational programs, running an organic farm and giving tours of the ancient forest remnant on the land.
If interested, contact Glenn Davenport, baba@accn.org or 616-293-6884
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NEW AREA RESIDENT TO MI SEEKING CHEF POSITION & MAKE GOOD CONTACTS
this from a new neighbor we recently met:
My name is Barb Pilipow. I have just relocated to South Haven MI coming from Indiana. I am a Chef that has graduated LeCordon Bleu culinary school in Chicago about a year ago. I love MI for its land, the spirit that resides here and the approach to food, local, organic and sustainable. The land and produce that comes from it is what makes my passion and spirit soar. I am still looking for work,just starting to look in Kalamazoo. Any suggestions on restaurants for me to look at? I don't know where I will end up in this industry but I know it will be a great ride! tuferchef@aol.com
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CURRENT HAPPENINGS AT SATYA YOGA CENTER IS SAUGATUCK:
Here's the latest report from Michele: (Check the Satya Yoga center site listed below for details on these...)
the FINAL Yoga for Cyclists ride & yoga class for the season on Saturday, October 4th at 12 noon
with class following at 2pm.
The ride will be FUN, LEISURE (or competitive depending on your liking!) - and the best part - IT WILL INCLUDE CIDER & DONUTS AT CRANE'S mid way through!
Please try to join us - and help us pass the word around by either forwarding this email to your friends, or printing the attached flyer & handing out anywhere / everywhere!
www.satyayogacenter.net - 3385 Blue Star Highway - Saugatuck - (269) 857-7289
------------------------------
Continuing Education with SMAC
Explore the world of metal working art. There's no time like now to enrich your life, learn new skills, and explore your creative side. Register Now for Fall II and III 2008 classes at Smartshop Metal Arts Center
Specialized classes to get you started: Intro to Welding, Forge Flame and Hammer, & Sculptures From Found Objects. Get a taste of the metal working experience in our teaser workshops: Weekend Welding and The Family Forge. Forge forward in classes like Gimme More Metal and Intermediate Metals. Visit our website at http://www.smartshopkalamazoo.
Smartshop Metal Arts Center.- For questions or concerns contact Michelle Walcott or Holly Fisher, email: anvilgirl@sbcglobal.net
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Capitol Steps to Poke Fun at American Politics on October 13 at Fountain Street Church
The Capitol Steps, the nationally renowned group of political satirists, comes to town on October 13, 2008, 7 p.m. at Fountain Street Church. For everyone who has been worn down by politics as usual, this evening will poke fun in a non-partisan way at everyone in this crazy, mixed-up democracy of ours.
The only group in America that attempts to be funnier than the Congress, the Capitol Steps is a troupe of current and former Congressional staffers who satirize the very people and places that once employed them. At 7 p.m., Peter "Madcat" Ruth, the virtuoso harmonica player, will perform the opening act. Also, before and after the program, a Democracy Expo will be held to hand out literature. This will truly be a fun-filled, thought-provoking evening for all. Tickets are $25 and are available at Schuler Books and on-line at: fountainstreet.org/speakers. For more information call: (616) 234-0177, check out our web site: (http://fountainstreet.org/
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music report:
MONDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM AT THE WHAT NOT INN:
Every Monday evening from 6 til 10 PM the WHAT NOT hosts "Jazz Jam Mondays" open mic with house band Wally Michaels on the keys, Jeff Beavin on bass and Cuzzin' Jack Wilkin on the skins.... This is great fun and always full of musical surprises.. The What Not also features live music on most weekend evenings.Visit www.whatnotinn.com for the current schedule or call 269-543-3341. The What Not is located at the corner of Blue Star Highway and M-89, just south of Douglas.
------------------------------
Brazilian Groove" with Paulinho Garcia & Friends - Saturday, October 11, 2008,
8 pm, $25. Lakeshore Jazz Connection and Saugatuck Center for the Arts Present: "Brazilian Groove" with Paulinho Garcia & Friends
For the final concert of 2008, LJC's perennial favorite, Brazilian vocalist/guitarist Paulinho Garcia performs
with a combination of different musicians from Chicago. For tickets call SCA at 269 857-2399, visit their website at www.sc4a.org/ or buy them at the door.
------------------------------
CURRENT FOUNDRY HALL SCHEDULE:
422 Eagle St, South Haven, MI 49090, http://foundryhall.com - 269.767.5453, box office - #800.838.3006, info@foundryhall.com
Thu Oct 02, 2008 - 7:00 pm TANGLEFOOT
Fri Oct 03, 2008 - 8:00 pm BOB GIBSON LEGACY SHOW
Sat Oct 04, 2008 - 7:00 pm THE MICKEYS
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MUSIC SCHEDULE AT RYE (the pub at Journeyman)
- Friday October 3- Jen Sygit and Tahmineh Gueramy- singer songwriters-
- sat. Oct 4th porkapalooza - . a special daylong event of music and food and fun. (located at red horse farm near Fennville)
info here: http://www.savegaseatpork.com/
112 e. main street - fennville, - 269.561.2269 - www.journeymancafe.com live music every Friday night at 8:30 pm. - No Cover; No Reservations.
MUSIC SCHEDULE AT RYE (the pub at Journeyman)
- Friday October 3- Jen Sygit and Tahmineh Gueramy- singer songwriters-
- sat. Oct 4th porkapalooza - . a special daylong event of music and food and fun. (located at red horse farm near Fennville)
info here: http://www.savegaseatpork.com/
112 e. main street - fennville, - 269.561.2269 - www.journeymancafe.com live music every Friday night at 8:30 pm. - No Cover; No Reservations.
- Friday October 3- Jen Sygit and Tahmineh Gueramy- singer songwriters-
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