Thursday, October 16, 2008

MOVING SALE, 'RUIN-YOUR-DECOR' CONTEST AND BRIAN CUTEAN CONCERT!

THIRDSTONE NEWS AND NOTES:

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 CONTINUES. CONTEST WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED FRIDAY
My "Ruin Your Decor" show opened a couple weeks ago to a surprisingly good response (ya weirdos!) So, please join us THIS Friday evening from 6 til 9 PM for the CONTEST WINNERS AWARDS PARTY. There's LOTSA crazyass Assembloids (my largest and weirdest batch in over a decade...) And, there's still a whole bunchalotta goofy-lookin' flattish sorta thangs that I'm daring to refer to as "paintings" too. This place is dripping in travesty, enigmae and truculence and, at unprecedented levels of ludicrosity.Gulp - it's almost scary!(And, intensely stoopidsilly too!). and to make it even cooler, lots of stuff will be "on sale" at special prices too, Please join us!!

Also featured along with my own 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-DECOR CONTEST( IF YOU DARE...)
Okay, so this absurd 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.thirdstoneartgallery.com and follow the link to the contest download page. Download your entry (or entries) and have at it. The (non) Rules will give you a huge variety of ways to approach the challenge. Entries must be received in person or via mail by Thursday, October 16
(that's today folks, but, I will accept late ones til 1:00PM tomorrow). We'll host a gala "CLOSING RECEPTION" PARTY during which the winners will be announced and the decor-trashing-trainwreck Assembloid thangs will be awarded.

SO REMEMBER: JOIN US THIS FRIDAY EVENING FOR OUR CONTEST WINNERS' PARTY!

SPECIAL SALE THIS MONTH:40% OFF ALL JEWELRY BY THIRDSTONE ARTIST/DESIGNER, MONIQUE BORREGO
Monique has decided to "shift gears" for the upcoming season and has decided to offer all of her jewelry presently here will be ofered for the remainder of the month at 40% prices. Might be a good time to do a bit of early holiday shoppoing!
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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 to Fennville in '05.

So, for all of you who've inquired, yes, ThirdStone will still be around; just not in a fulltime 'retail gallery' form. We'll host about 6 West Michigan shows per year in Fennville and other area locations. In between our "hometown" shows, I'll be taking shows of ThirdStone artists' works to bigger ponds/other cities. I'm very excited to finally be doing this because, ultimately, it means that more of our artists will then be able to make a fulltime living rfom sales of their art. 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 world. 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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thirdstone's moving sale preview starts this weekend
Advance notice to our readers I haven't yet put my ads in the local papers and such so, this is a chance to make your selections before the general public. I'm clearing the decks and starting our moving sale early to prep for the move and, to maximize available space for our 2008 holiday show. Here's the scoop.. ALL of the furnishings, fixtures, displays, shelving etc are up for grabs...pretty much everything in the gallery. There's a few antiques and some vintage pieces, some nice 50's and mid-century furniture and LOTS of interesting and useful miscellany for YOUR home, shop and/or studio. there's also some art supplies, studio gear and other cool stuff and, our funkjunk department will have lots of sale prices too. Hours are Thursday thru Sunday, 11 til 5 or 6 thru the end of the month.
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BRIAN CUTEAN IN CONCERT THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 8PM:
The 2nd event in the new Satya Yoga Center/ThirdStone monthly performance series
Yup; my bro' Brian is rolling into Michigan as part of his Annual Fall Midwest Tour. This year's concert will be hosted at Sarya Yoga Center in Saugatuck. Here's Michele's blurb with all the info:

Hi Friends & Family!
As most of you know, Brian Cutean (QTN) will be returning to Saugatuck this month, and is our featured artist as part of our on-going "Barefoot Indoor Picnic Concert Series". If you were with us for the FABulous Jenna Mammina, you'll recall it was a very relaxed, comfortable environment - excellent acoustics - and close up and center with the artist themselves!
The theme behind the Barefoot Indoor Picnic Concert Series is just that. Barefoot - BYOB&B (basket of refreshments & blanket) and excellent music.
Be sure to get your tickets in advance to be sure of getting to see the show. And we would ask that you please help us spread the word! It promises to be a one-of-a kind concert (if you know Brian - you would expect only that!) - loads of story telling, cool jams, and a message of true peace and love. Just what we need right now, wouldn't you agree?
Thanks for your help, and hope to see you there!
Namaste all! Peace, love and gratitude!
Michele
www.satyayogacenter.net
ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THIRDSTONE GALLERY AND ONLINE AT:
http://www.thirdstoneartgallery.com/online-shows/briantix.html
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OTHER AREA NEWS:

Climb for Hope - Annie Hotwagner, one of 60 women who has run marathons on all 7 continents, is climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro for the patients of Wings of Hope Hospice in January 2009. This climb is part of her newest mission, Climb for Hope, "I have teamed up with Wings of Hope Hospice to raise both funds and awareness to benefit the efforts of Wings of Hope's hospice care in Allegan County. The funds raised will specifically benefit the patients of Wings of Hope Hospice, covering the costs of medications needed for managing pain," states Hotwagner, a resident of Saugatuck.

Wings of Hope Hospice is hosting two Meet and Greet events for supporters to get to know this outstanding woman. The first is on Saturday, October 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas and a second at Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville on Tuesday, November 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We encourage everyone to stop by. Beverages and light snacks will be provided.

For more information, please contact the Wings of Hope Hospice office at 269-686-8659 or 800-796-2676.
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HOUSE FOR RENT - FENNVILLE
Very nice 3 bedrooms brick home in wonderful rural beauty. Also includes HUGE extra deep 3-stall garage, all set on 17 acres just outside Fennville on 63rd. Street, just off M089. Fully equipped, good appliances, available immediately.Very reasonable rent plus utilities. Call 616-499-5523 or email "tybower@hotmail.com" for detailed information.

ANOTHER HOUSE FOR RENT NEAR FENNVILLE

Beautiful secluded space for your private nature retreat awaits you....explore nature,trails and a trout stream. The house has 3 bedrooms, an open kitchen-great room-dining room combo with a wood stove, a huge rec room with gas fireplace, 2 full baths, washer & dryer a HUGE pole barn perfect for an artist studio or storage. Close to cross country ski trails in the Allegan woods. It's located only 3 miles from downtown Fennville, and about 10 miles to Saugatuck/Douglas beaches, close to Kalamazoo and Holland. A unique opportunity awaits you. Available NOW. Tenant pays all utilities, security deposit, pets negotiable( with additional security deposit). For more information and more pictures, go to www.FennvilleRetreat.com
Available Mid October, asking $1000.00/month. Call 312-550-9319. Prefer an 8 moth lease but would consider all, for a week, a month..it can rented with furniture as well.
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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...)

THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 8PM: BRIAN CUTEAN IN CONCERT. ADVANCE TIX AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.THIRDSTONEARTGALLERY.COM. (NOW GO AND BUY YOURS!!!! YA DON'T WANNA MISS THIS). Tickets will also be available at the door the evening of the event...

FALL FOOD DRIVE PROJECT: This fall, Satya Yoga Center (SYC) will continue its commitment to seva (the spirit of service) by sponsoring a food drive. SYC will accept donations of non-perishable food items throughout the months of October and November. The proceeds of the collection will be distributed between several local food banks.
"It is our responsibility as yogis to look for ways to serve those in our community." says Ami Harju, Satya's Director of Promotions. "Seane Corn said "If not me, then who? How dare we not." At Satya, we are continuously finding opportunities where one person can make a real difference in the lives of others by saying just that. We look to continue that into this holiday season by giving to those who are in need. It's only a few cans, just a few dollars, to some of us, but to others it can make all the difference in the world."
Donations will be collected through mid-November so they can be distributed in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Items can be brought to class or left in the outside lobby of the building Monday through Friday, 9-5. For off-hour donations, please remember the center has limited hours; please check the web site www.satyayogacenter.net for class schedules and times.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 8PM: BRIAN CUTEAN IN CONCERT. ADVANCE TIX AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.THIRDSTONEARTGALLERY.COM. (NOW GO AND BUY YOURS!!!! YA DON'T WANNA MISS THIS)

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 and,upcoming weekend workshop too!
Join us for a great weekend packed full of super fun experiential learning! Learn to weld in just a few hours! ENROLL NOW FOR THE SMARTSHOP METAL ARTS CENTER'S WEEKEND WELDING WORKSHOP, OCT. 24-26
Spend lots of quality work time in a spacious, well-equipped metal working studio with an experienced, enthusiastic, incredibly helpful instructor. You'll make a wall hung sculpture, a small lidded box, a 4' – 6' high garden flower, and a project of your choosing. $425.00 PER STUDENT, INCLUDES MATERIALS.
Enroll Today! call: 269 - 345 - 7285 - email: anvilgirl@sbcglobal.net
WEEKEND WELDING WORKSHOP - Meets Friday, Oct. 24th (6-8 pm), and Saturday, Oct.25th (9 am-5 pm), and Sunday, Oct. 26 (9 am -4 pm). Experience Level: Novice to advanced.

Designed specifically for our out-of-town and very busy friends who would like to learn more about welding and artistic metal working. Spend lots of quality work time in a spacious, well-equipped metal working studio with an experienced, enthusiastic, incredibly helpful instructor. You'll make a wall hung sculpture, a small lidded box, a 4' – 6' high garden flower, and a project of your choosing. Bring lots of drinking water and a snack. 4 students min. 8 students max. Cost: $375.00 + $50.00 materials = $425.00 per student. 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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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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BRIAN CUTEAN IN CONCERT AT SATYA YOGA CENTER - THIS SATURDAY OCT. 18 8PM
Tix at www.thirdstoneartgallery.com or, at the door evening of the event. 269-561-8149. Also, below are a couple other opportunities to hear Brian around West Michigan this week:

BRIAN CUTEAN HOUSE CONCERT IN GRAND RAPIDS, FRIDAY OCT. 17 hosted by Mark DePree
from 8-10pm. Door opens at 7:30pm -House concert featuring Brian Cutean-$10 admission at the door.
At the home of Mark DePree,1536 Walker Av. NW (just south of Leonard St)Grand Rapids, Mi - 616-735-9587
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BERNIE JELLEMA AT LUCKY STONE PUB:
a solo acoustic show Sat. Oct. 18 at the Lucky Stone Pub in Douglas 8PM til midnight. at the Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., on the south end of Douglas, MI.
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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

Sun Oct 19, 2008
6:00 pm COSTUME BALL and SOCIAL DANCE

Wed Oct 22, 2008
7:00 pm BREAD N JAM open mic

Fri Oct 24, 2008
7:30 pm KELLY JOE PHELPS, Drew Nelson

Sat Oct 25, 2008
7:30 pm COMMON SHIN
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MUSIC SCHEDULE AT RYE (the pub at Journeyman) - live music at RYE every Friday night, no cover!

Friday October 17- Rachael Davis Trio- RYE - 8:00PM Join Michigan's favorite folk songstress, "a contemporary songwriter... equally at home singing anything from traditional ballads to Cole Porter to Joe Henry"

Sunday October 19- Brian Cutean- journeyman cafe- 6:00- 8:00PM. Pacific northwest troubadour stops singing and plays an evening of wordless guitar qtnstrumentals. Check in on Brian at www.qtnrg.org

112 e. main street - fennville, - 269.561.2269 - www.journeymancafe.com live music every Friday night at 8:30 pm. - No Cover; No Reservations.
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Thanks for readin' and, of course, for passing this along!
Bruce
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