Thursday, December 11, 2008

THIRDSTONE HOLIDAY SHOW THIS WEEK FRIDAY NITE!

THIRDSTONE NEWS AND NOTES:
Greetin's everyone....Here's all the latest news from ThirdStone-Land in Funnville. Here's some more details on the holiday show party (this Friday, Dec. 12) and Open House (Sunday, Dec 14) below.
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HOLIDAY SHOW OPEN HOUSE AND PARTY - THIS WEEKEND (dec. 12 thru 14) -

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY - THIS FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 12" 6 TIL 9PM.
Tons of new art and LOTS of affordable paintings, drawings, gifts, fine craft, jewelry and more. Plus, our usual array of tasty homemade treats and luscious libations (Admiral Pluto's legendary "Salsa Bar" & good cheap vino!) Join the party, visit with your friends and the ThirdStone artists and, Let us help you finish your holiday shopping More details below. DON'T MISS IT!

Yep! It's time - join us for the party this friday evening (6 til 9PM) Your chance have some fun and tasty treats and, to see what we've put together for this great annual event. Aside from new art from some of our regulars (such as myself, Tom DePree, Sarah Hurley, Michel Balasis, Sharon Micheal, Mary Hatch and others), were going to introduce to a couple new artists - a whole pile of deliciously quirky and charismatic paintings from Janice DeJonge and, a huge array of the highly provocative and lushly detailed mixed media "paintings" of Chicago artist Isz. We've also got Erin Chapla's everpopular crocheted caps and cool fabric handbags, a pile of Ruth Bever's handcrafted throw pillows, napkin sets and pet afghans, LOTS of new jewelry from Monique Borrego and Tracy Rutter, and a huge batch of brand new rich and luscious collographs from Cindy Ricksgers and, the latest series (and some archive pieces too) of delicious Japanese woodblock prints from Mary Brodbeck. Rumour has it that we might be meeting a few of Sarah Hurley's crazy handmade puppet creatures.

As for myself, I've taken many of the remaining Assembloid creations from last month's "Ruin Your Decor" show and priced 'em really low... possibly the 'perfect' gift for the persons on your list that you don't quite know what to give them (um, well...). Anyway, there's definitely some ludicrous stuff at really cheap prices in any case!

In addition to all of the above, many of our artists have, as usual, come up with some rather astounding, fun and highly affordable holiday gift ideas too.
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also....this Sunday
ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY AFTERNOON, NOON TIL 5
Join us this Sunday afternoon for holiday shopping and refreshments-we'll be here noon til 5 PM (or possibly later). Our artists have made it easy to complete your holiday gift-shopping with wonderful hancrafted artisan-made goods and art. Come and join us for a looksee and some refreshments and meet some of the ThirdStone artists.

HOLIDAY GALLERY HOURS: THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY: 11:30AM TIL 4:30 pm (OR LATER) and also of course, by appointment anytime - call 269-561-8149. ThirdStone will be open thru Sunday January 4, 2009
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THIRDSTONE'S NEXT "ONLINE ONLY SHOW TO LAUNCH NEXT WEEK
Just in time for the holidays, we'll be putting up a nice assortment of cool artworks for online sale. all will include free shipping and, some new works not yet seen here at the gallery - more details next issue
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THIRDSTONE'S FURTHER ADVENTURES - REVISED EXTENDED SCHEDULE - MOVING SALE CONTINUES
Our Annual Holiday Show and Sale will now be held right here in our current location and will run concurrently with our moving/closing sale...

As for the moving sale.... it's pretty simple. EVERYTHING IN THE SHOP IS FOR SALE; displays, shelving, fixtures, Lots of cool furniture, lamps, tables, vintage, fifties stuff, various tools, supplies etc.

ALL FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES, DISPLAYS AND OTHER STUFF'S FOR SALE...
PLUS...
- SELECTED DISCOUNTED ARTWORKS FROM THE THIRDSTONE COLLECTION
- ALL SARAH HURLEY PAINTINGS 20% OFF
- A WHOLE BIG PILE OF CRAZYASS ASSEMBLOIDS ALL DISCOUNT PRICED
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DECEMBER FRAMING SPECIAL!
bring two pieces to frame and the second one is 40% off!
or, for single pieces to be framed, 25% off
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IN OTHER NEWS:

Art Works Holiday Extravaganza - Dec 13 Saturday Dec 14 Sunday 10am to 5pm
3480 Blue Star Hwy at Art Works

New works of art by local artists
Karen J. Dunn Blown Glass
Judy Hallisy Blown/Cast/Fused Glass
Kim Kubiak Clay Vessels
John La Porta Rustic Handmade Furniture and Gifts
Will Wallgren Photography of Nature Cards/Calendars/Pictures
Rubinkam-Rubinkam Original Paintings and Prints and more

Join us for some one of a kind shopping - friendship - snacks
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A reminder...
that our friends at Judith Racht Gallery in Harbert are open Saturdays and Sundays throughout the holiday season! JUDITH RACHT GALLERY - 13707 PRAIRIE ROAD - HARBERT, MICHIGAN - 269-469-1080

JUDITHRACHTGALLERY.COM
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GREAT HOUSE FOR RENT IN FENNVILLE
Great 3 bedroom home w/full basement for rent on beautiful rural acreage. Just outside fennville. Includes huge 3 stall garage too. call 616-
499-5523
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THIRDSTONE ARTIST MARY HATCH SHOWING IN KALAMAZOO
Nov.30 - Jan.11at PEOPLE'S CHURCH, 1758 N. 10th St - Kalamazoo, MI 49009 - 269-375-3262
The church is open for viewing exhibits:Mon. - Thurs. - 11:30 AM - 3:30 Pm, Sunday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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MUSIC NEWS:

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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THAT'S IT FOR NOW...THANKS FOR READING!
Bruce

Thursday, December 4, 2008

HOLIDAY SHOWO NEWS AND MORE!

THIRDSTONE NEWS AND NOTES:
Greetin's everyone....Here's all the latest news from ThirdStone-Land in Funnville. There'll be some more details on the holiday show party (Friday, Dec. 12) and pen House (Sunday, Dec 14)next issue.

HOLIDAY SHOW KICKOFF THIS WEEKEND: FRIDAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - EVENING HOURS ON FRIDAY
Your first chance to see what we've put together for this great annual event. Aside from new art from some of our regulars (such as myself, Tom DePree, Sarah Hurley, Michel Balasis, Sharon Micheal and others), were going to introduce to a couple new artists - a whole pile of deliciously quirky and charismatic paintings from Janice DeJonge and, a huge array of the highly provocative and lushly detailed mixed media "paintings" of Chicago artist Isz.

Also, many of our artists have, as usual, come up with some rather astounding, fun and highly affordable holiday gift ideas too.Fennville's annual Holiday parade and downtown celebration is this Friday evening. Parade & tree-lighting begins at 5:30 and The Kids' Museum will behosting Santa and the Missus to visit with the young folk. So, to be part of the fun, ThirdStone be open til 8 this Friday night and then 11 til 5 or so both Saturday and Sunday.
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HOLIDAY SHOW OPEN HOUSE AND PARTY - COMING NEXT WEEKEND (dec. 12 thru 14) -

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY - NEXT FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 12" 6 TIL 9PM.
Tons of new art and LOTS of affordable paintings, drawings, gifts, fine craft, jewelry and more. Plus, our usual array of tasty homemade treats and luscious libations (cheap wine!) Join the party, visit with your friends and the ThirdStone artists and, Let us help you finish your holiday shopping More details next issue. :DON'T MISS IT!
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CURRENT GALLERY HOURS: THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY: 11:30AM TIL 4:30 pm (OR LATER) and also of course, by appointment anytime - call 269-561-8149.
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THIRDSTONE'S NEXT "ONLINE ONLY SHOW TO LAUNCH NEXT WEEK
Just in time for the holidays, we'll be putting up a nice assortment of cool artworks for online sale. all will include free shipping and, some new works not yet seen here at the gallery - more details next issue
------------
THIRDSTONE'S FURTHER ADVENTURES - REVISED EXTENDED SCHEDULE - MOVING SALE CONTINUES
Our Annual Holiday Show and Sale will now be held right here in our current location and will run concurrently with our moving/closing sale...

As for the moving sale.... it's pretty simple. EVERYTHING IN THE SHOP IS FOR SALE; displays, shelving, fixtures, Lots of cool furniture, lamps, tables, vintage, fifties stuff, various tools, supplies etc.

ALL FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES, DISPLAYS AND OTHER STUFF'S FOR SALE...
PLUS...
- SELECTED DISCOUNTED ARTWORKS FROM THE THIRDSTONE COLLECTION
- ALL SARAH HURLEY PAINTINGS 20% OFF
- A WHOLE BIG PILE OF CRAZYASS ASSEMBLOIDS ALL DISCOUNT PRICED
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DECEMBER FRAMING SPECIAL!
bring two pieces to frame and the second one is 40% off!
or, for single pieces to be framed, 25% off
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IN OTHER NEWS:

CALL FOR ARTISTS - ARTWORKS WANTED FOR NEW BOOK
The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance cordially invites you to submit your artwork to be considered for publication
in:The Saugatuck Dunes. This hardcover, four-color book will celebrate the Saugatuck Dunes – open dunes, interdunal wetlands, coastal marsh, undeveloped beaches and forested backdunes on the east coast of Lake Michigan, stretching from Lake Macatawa to Douglas, Michigan. This area has long inspired artists and it is one of the last great open spaces on the
Great Lakes. Proceeds from the book will benefit the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance, an organization dedicated
to preserving the wild heart of Saugatuck.

In conjunction with the book, they will host an exhibition of the published work at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts
in Saugatuck, Michigan in the summer of 2009.
The book and event will be juried by: E.W. Ross, Program Director, Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residencies
and Joseph Antenucci Becherer, Director of Exhibition and Curator of Sculpture, Frederik Meijer Gardens and
Sculpture Center.
Work submitted may be in any medium. It must be original and representative of and/or inspired by the Saugatuck
Dunes, as described above. Please fill out the enclosed form and mail it with a CD of up to five digital images.
Digital submissions should be 300 dpi TIFF or JPG files, no smaller than 3" X 4" in scale.
All digital submissions should be burned to a CD-R readable by both Mac and PC platforms.
The Saugatuck Dunes
P.O. Box 695
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Deadline for receipt of entries: January 1, 2009
By submitting images, you agree to allow the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance to reproduce your artwork in The
Saugatuck Dunes and in promotional materials, in the event your work is chosen. Notification of accepted work will
occur by: February 15, 2009. Accepted work must be received by the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver
Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453 by March 15, 2009. Work must be ready for hanging. It will be professionally
photographed and stored for the exhibit. All accepted works are eligible for sale* through the Saugatuck Center for
the Arts. There is a 40% commission, 20% benefiting the Saugatuck Center for the Arts and 20% benefiting the
Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance.
Please email SaugatuckDunesExhibit@gmail.com with any questions.
*Artists are not obligated to participate in the exhibition or to sell their work.
www.saugatuckdunescoastalalliance.org
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A reminder...
that our friends at Judith Racht Gallery in Harbert are open Saturdays and Sundays throughout the holiday season! JUDITH RACHT GALLERY - 13707 PRAIRIE ROAD - HARBERT, MICHIGAN - 269-469-1080

JUDITHRACHTGALLERY.COM
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DECEMBER NEWS AT SATYA YOGA CENTER:
Here's the latest from Michele:
*NEW* FREE COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS ON MONDAY EVENINGS AT 6PM
Yes - FREE! Please join our teachers-in-training (this month is Lisa VanKampen, a long time practitioner, student & dear friend of mine). I promise you will not be disappointed! Lisa is a very compassionate, kind hearted person who wants to share the gift of yoga. (and did I mention it's FREE!) It's Lisa's gift to Satya - and our gift to you. Begins Monday, December 1st from 6pm - 7pm.

*KIRTAN* WITH MEERA ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 7PM
Please join us for a wonderful evening of song - chant & response style! Some of us will bring or use musical instruments, and rock out! It's a great time! All ages welcome. $5 fee, please.

*SATYA HOLIDAY PARTY* SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 AT 5PM
Please bring a toy for our monthly TOY DRIVE to benefit the children being assisted by Center for Women in Transition. Surprise visit (so we hear.....) from SANTA, as well as raffles, games, and "bring-a-dish" theme. Please bring something small to share with recipe cards if you'd like.

see website (www.satyayogacenter.net) for full schedule and all event details
3385 Blue Star Highway in Saugatuck - 269-857-7289, email: satyayogami@yahoo.com
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CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING/RESTORATION SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Al Weener Construction is available to bid a diverse range of your for quality renovation /restoration/construction projects.Great rates and innovative, money-saving solutions for all your projects, fast bid turnarounds. Contact Al at 269-227-3574 or, by email at "midcoast@accn.org".
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ALSO:
NEW WIND TURBINE POWER GENERATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES NOW OFFERRED:
For those adventurous souls interested in utilizing wind turbines and wind power for electrical generation for their homes or businesses, Weener Construction can now provide in-depth site analysis, system design and complete installation/construction. We're working with Wind Power Services LLC to provide consulting and site analysis services for your location. This joint effort assures that the potential at your site will be carefully verified and that well-informed recommendations for your installation can be assured. Contact Al at 269-227-3574 or "Midcoast@accn.org" for an evaluation.
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VAN FOR SALE
2000 Ford utility van, great condition, used locally as service vehicle. Only $5700 or best offer. call 616-
499-5523
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HOUSE FOR RENT IN FENNVILLE
Great 3 bedroom home w/full basement for rent on beautiful rural acreage. Just outside fennville. Includes huge 3 stall garage too. call 616-
499-5523
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THIRDSTONE ARTIST MARY HATCH SHOWING IN KALAMAZOO
Nov.30 - Jan.11at PEOPLE'S CHURCH, 1758 N. 10th St - Kalamazoo, MI 49009 - 269-375-3262
The church is open for viewing exhibits:Mon. - Thurs. - 11:30 AM - 3:30 Pm, Sunday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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MUSIC NEWS:
Howdy everyone. Come on out and have good time at the next Aardvark Stew performance. Here's the details.

TONIGHT!! Michigan Mark and The Aardvark Stew
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
from 8-11pm
One Trick Pony (fine food and drinks)
Free admission (how can you beat that?)

Featuring: Michigan Mark-vocals and guitar, Matt Fouts-bass and vocals, Eddie Eicher-drums with percussive rudiments and much more, and Rolly Smith-sax and other wind implements.

Check out my Myspace page if you are so inclined at: http://www.myspace.com/michiganmarkdepree

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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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SINGAPORE DRIFTERS AT LUCKY STONE PUB THIS SATURDAY
Music starts at 8:00 PM.
2948 Blue Star Highway
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-7222
This is a comfortable non-smoking micro-brewery and acoustics are great. See you there!
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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

Sat Dec 06, 2008
8:00 pm WALTZ INTO WINTER Social Dance

Wed Dec 10, 2008
7:00 pm Bread N Jam POETRY GATHERING

Fri Dec 12, 2008
7:30 pm NERVOUS BUT EXCITED, LVNMUZIQ

Sat Dec 13, 2008
7:30 pm MY DEAR DISCO, Me3Mind
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More news and stuff comin' atcha's next week.. stay tuned-n-pruned!!

Bruce