THIRDSTONE NEWSLETTER LATEST ISSUE (MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY EDITION)
new stories this week:
- COOL GARAGE SALE
- BIG ANTIQUE SALE AT CRANES
- NEW PIZZA PLACE IN SAUGATUCK
- PROPERTY FOR SALE IN GLENN
- NEW CLASSES
- ART & MUSIC NEWS
- ROSEBAY'S ANNUAL SALE
read all of these and more below....
Hello All!
Yeah, I know; I've been kinda remiss (Okay, downright lazy), in answering all of the recent queries about what ThirdStone is up to these days. For now, I'll just say that there are some new ThirdStoned adventures currently in the works. Some additional "hosted" shows in various cities are dropping into the schedule and our plans for our '09 West Michigan "hometown" shows are coming together too. Our new array of websites will launch soon (with some very interesting surprises) and, I've got a bunch of new Assembloids and paintings in the works too. More on all that crazy stuff soon.... or at least kinda soon. For now, here's the big news of what's goin' on around the area...
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"ODDITIES & ART" WELCOMES FENNVILLE TO ITS LATEST ADVENTURES!!
Since my friends Kate & JennIfer opened the doors of their new gallery and shop, Oddities & Art in downtown Fennville recently, things are evolving rapidly in the space formerly occupied by Thirdstone. Offering more than just art, they provide downtown Fennville with a gallery that is fun and interesting for everyone. Oddities & Art offers art and decorative items, affordable & elegant custom framing by ThirdStone Art & Design, vintage furniture, jewelry and a variety of other cool stuff for your home and gift giving needs. You can even find some of my own crazy paintings and Assembloids there! More info: www.odditiesandart.com - contactus@odditiesandart.com
GRAND OPENING & SEASON KICKOFF REPORT
Last month's "Grand Opening" event at Oddities & Art turned out to be great fun, even with the lengthy power outage that tried to "dim" it's festive spirits. Since many of you missed the event because of that evening's storms and power outages, rest assured there'll be another special event coming up soon. We'll fill you in on the details soon! To be included on the mailing list for Oddities & Art newsletters and event invitations e-mail them at contactus@odditiesandart.com
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THIRDSTONE FRAMING SERVICE - AVAILABLE THRU "ODDITIES & ART":
Yup, the new folks LIVIN' IN ThirdStone's former home want to continue to offer framing services as well so, as far as your framing needs go, it'll be biz as usual (almost) except now you can bring your framing projects to the new Oddities & Art in the same location where ThirdStone formerly lived. You can also give me a call anytime at 269-561-8149 or send an email to make a framing appointment. WATCH FOR OUR UPCOMING SUMMER FRAMING SPECIALS TOO.
STILL MORE FURNITURE AND STUFF FOR SALE .... I'm still selling off lots of cool furniture, lamps, tables, vintage, fifties stuff, various tools, supplies etc. All items can still be seen here in Fennville; just let me know when you'd like to come. As I really need to make s'more space in my home and studio, I'll be regularly adding a whole bunch more new items.See it all right here: http://www.
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THE WORLD'S BEST COFFEE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN FENNVILLE
Yeah! I can now buy the lush and luscious roasting creations of Uncommon Grounds of Saugatuck right here in downtown Fennville. Oddities & Art at 120 East Main St is now selling our favorite beans! And, Uncommon Grounds has created their own custom blends just for Oddities & Art too... be sure to try them!
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THIRDSTONE ARTIST IN SOLO SHOW
For those of you in or near the Detroit metro area, ThirdStone Painter Alexis Statler (AVS) has a cool solo show of her new paintings at Oakwood Heritage Hospital.
Exhibit: Arts for the Spirit Healing Arts Program Gallery Exhibits
Exhibit Dates: May through June 2009, Location: Oakwood Healthcare System, Oakwood Heritage Hospital -
10000 Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan 48180 in the Lower Level Cafe gallery. Hours: During regular hospital hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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MORE LOCAL NEWS AND STUFF AND STUFF AND EVEN MORE STUFF:
BIG ANTIQUES SALE AT CRANE'S PIE PANTRY RESTAURANT - BEGINS THIS WEEKEND
This Friday at 11 AM kicks off the huge antiques sale at Cranes. The sale is being held on the covered patio just outside the restaurant entrance. Be sure to stop in for a look at what kind of treasures will be available. This is an ongoing sale and will continue through Sunday, July 4. Daily hours for the sale at 11AM to 5PM. I'll be there helping out Friday thru Monday for this weekend's launch of the sale. See you there!
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CRANE'S PIE PANTRY RESTAURANT NOW OPEN DAILY - NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED TOO
Our local fave (featuring, in this editor's opinion, the best veggie-burger on the planet) has resumed daily seasonal hours and is now open every day from 9AM til 8 PM (Sundays 11 til 8PM). They also have a cool new website with many new features added. You can learn about their history, sign up for their monthly coupon special and newsletter, download their complete menu, take a "photo tour" both inside and out, and also visit the new recipes section. All of their great pies and many other specialties can be ordered online as well. Check out the site at "www.cranespiepantry.com". And be sure to stop in and get yourself the all new "Pie-Biters" Club Card - When members buy 10 of their amazing pies, the next one is FREE!
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COOL GARAGE SALE THIS WEEKEND NEAR SOUTH HAVEN
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ThirdStone artist and supreme wizard guy of cool pottery, Jeff Blandford has opened a new shop in Saugatuck! Volmod Ceramics is now at 129 Hoffman, Across the street from Wally's and next to Uncommon Grounds, this new location sports the fun, funk, and originallity of Jeff's wheel thrown ceramic works. Look for new works, colors, and much more! The shop is open Thurs-Monday 11-5 with additional hours added in the coming weeks. visit volmod.com for more information on Jeff's artwork.
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TICKETS! GET EM NOW FOR SMARTSHOP'S ANNUAL 'FORGE THE FUTURE' EVENT
The latest news from my favorite "Anvil-Girl", Holly Fisher: Be a part of SmartShop Metal Arts Center's annual fundraiser, "Forge the Future 2009", and support Kalamazoo's deep history with metalworking and the metal arts and create a new generation of skilled, artistic, creative and successful blacksmiths and welders. Buy your "Forge the Future" Fundraiser 2009 tickets TODAY! Only $15. Available online or at the gallery.
Getting involved is easy. Buy a ticket, or one or two or three or 10. They are only $15 and entitle you to an exciting night full of food, wine, live music and auctions of stunning work from local artists.Or volunteer to sell tickets. Invite your friends, your bowling team, your co-workers, your PTA. SmartShop makes it easy by giving you all the supplies you need to sell tickets all over town. To get a ticket packet, stop by SmartShop during gallery hours (Thurs. & Fri. noon to 8 p.m., Sat. noon to 5), drop us an e-mail to info@smartshopkalamazoo.com or call us (269) 345-7285. We'll make sure you are all set.
The "Forge the Future" Fundraiser 2009 happens on May 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. More information about the event and items up for auction avaiable at smartshopkalamazoo.com/forge-
SmartShop - Bending metal - Changing minds. 516 E North Street • Kalamazoo, MI 49007
special@smartshopkalamazoo.com • 269-345-7285 • www.smartshopkalamazoo.com
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Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance
Check out their web site sometime to find out more. It's Wishbonepetrescue.com. the folks there are working very hard to help the Allegan Co. Animal Shelter turn itself around, to be a wonderful place to safely house and ultimately place strays into new, loving homes. Wishbone is a dedicated group of volunteers helping to expand the shelter's "open" hours to include Saturdays. They're also putting together a "food bank" program for pets. Additional volunteers are welcome and needed Visit their site at: Wishbonepetrescue.com for more information and details on their projects.
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ANNUAL SALE TIME AT ROSEBAY NURSERIES
Our pal Linda Charvat is underway with Rosebay Nursery's once a year Plant sale! This is the only time she sells to the general public. You'll find Great deals on various varieties of Rhododendrons and Azaleas of all sizes a chance to get them at half to a quarter of the price you'd pay for them at store.
The sale runs daily from 8-5, until May 31st or, until all the plants are gone. Rosebay is located at 6394 Old Allegan Rd. in Saugatuck.
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EVENTS AT THE SCA:
A look at the notable eight-decade career of Saugatuck resident and artist Sylvia Randolph opened at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts (400 Culver Street, Saugatuck) on Friday, May 1. The exhibit in the Bertha Krueger Reid Exhibition Hall is free of charge and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and during evening performances (through June 22).
Classes for children June – August at the Art Center
Ignite your creativity this summer with classes at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts (400 Culver Street, Saugatuck)! Young artists of all skill levels – ages 5 through 13 – will discover an array of artful opportunities including Lego design, puppetry workshop, and culinary classes plus performance camps and more during June, July, and August. See sc4a.org for more info on these
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts has a great double-header of live entertainment on tap for Memorial Weekend. Start your summer with the hilarious comedy of The Wonder Bread Years on Saturday, May 23 and the high energy beat of “Gypsy Jazz” with the award winning Hot Club of Detroit and swing dancers on Sunday, May 24. Both shows are at 8 pm with cash bar. Reserved seats for The Wonder Bread years are $35.00; Hot Club of Detroit is $30.00.
more info at sc4a.org for more info on these and other programs (or by phone at 269-857-2399)
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YEAH! My friend Tammy (and a 'not-so-secret' co-conspirator) are opening their brand new pizza joint in time for the Memorial Day Weekend and I can hardly wait! (Pizza IS, after all, the world's perfect comestible AND a food group of it's own!).Those of you who know me have likely heard me rant about the variously dismal state of Michigan pizza. Well now that's all about to change. Pizza Mambo is making hand-tossed "artisan" pizza that'll raise the bar on what a good pizza is supposed to be. I'll have a full report for ya's soon. (but why wait???) Pizza Mambo - 3465 Blue Star Hwy, Suite # 400, Saugatuck, MI (located in North Pointe Plaza Mall, next to the State Police Post).
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Washington Square Art Gallery May Feature
The gallery is featuring Keith Maki & Christine Towner during the month of May.Maki’s work includes colorful scenes and vivid fractions of views through the camera lens. He finds his subjects during travels around the world.Towner’s art uses an ancient medium that dates back to the Egyptians. Encaustic wax is the use of beeswax and damar crystals made by heating the wax and combining colors into abstract images.
Located at 453 Washington Ave, Holland (next to Pereddies Restaurant and Deli), the gallery’s new Spring hours are: Wed & Thur 12-7pm and Fri & Sat 12-9pm.
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GREAT PROPERTY NEAR GLENN FOR SALE - FORMER HOME OF VESUVIUS GALLERY
Property encompasses 5 acres with 2 farmstead houses, large historic wood barn, pole barn with poured concrete floor and a rustic cottage/potting shed. Mature Siberian spruce, peonies, irises and day lilies round out the landscaping that overlooks 55 pastoral acres. Civil war era Greek Revival farmhouse has housed a gallery for art and antiques. Features include totally restored original wood clapboards, tulip poplar floors, and wavy-paned windows. Many updates compliment main house, including 2 new bathrooms, new windows, main floor laundry room, energy efficient furnace and air conditioning. Located between resort and art towns of South Haven and Saugatuck just south of historic Glenn. This original Michigan homestead presents a perfect place to live and work. Near beaches, wineries, galleries and antique shops.
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Cheeses from Evergreen Lane Farm and Creamery now available!
Our friend Cathy Halinski at Evergreen Lane Farm and Creamery, has been very busy this spring! Evergreen Lane Creamery opened and began offering their own hand-made farmstead cheese in March of this year. Early spring is the time for news kids (baby goats) and many gallons of fresh, rich goat’s milk. Fresh Chevre is available at the farm; it’s a buttery, lemony, luscious cheese that is available in 5+ oz. rounds for $5 each. There is someone at the farm every morning. If you’d like to, stop by, e-mail evergreenlane@wmwisp.net or call the farm to make an appointment. - EverGreen Lane Farm & Creamery, 1824 66th St - Fennville, MI - 269-543-9900 home, 269-267-6970 mobile, http://www.evergreenlanefarm.
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COOL ALLEGAN SHOP AND APARTMENT RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE
Cool as heck downtown Allegan Apartment on the Kazoo River. Tons of character, Two bedrooms/hardwood floors, living and dining rooms, sweet kitchen with walk out to the deck over looking the river! $500 plus utilities. Contact Jo Carlson-Glas 269-998-4177 or jocarlsonglas@yahoo.com.
Also, 2 VERY COOL retail or office space downtown Allegan for rent! 500.00 per store front. Great display windows Call 269-998-4177. In this same building very successful antique mall, lots of foot traffic, and also very close to the Perrigo discount drug outlet...prime location for exposure to drive-by traffic and right along the river-front walk/gazebo right off parking lot.
OR...you could just buy the whole building...terrific space on the second floor...huge...great loft for something... contact Jo Carlson-Glas. Currently there are some open spaces right now...but this property has terrific rental history. The owner has had health problems for the past year and needs to sell. 269-998-4177/jocarlsonglas@
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MORE FENNVILLE NEWS: DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL BUILDING AVAILABLE
That's right. Our friend Kym has just put up for sale a large commercial building just across the street from here. Here's her info on it:
Large, single story building for sale downtown Fennville - Main Street, between Alexander's Drug Store and Ray's Automotive. Almost 3000 sq. ft. of floor space with a couple of divisions in place, including an office, utility room, and very large open spaces for your imagination to fill. Contack Mark Kuyers at 5 Star Realty,
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Dance Classes at Fennville Middle School
6 week course on Wednesday evenings--June 24 through July 29. $45 per student for the entire session. Family discounts offered. Several different dance disciplines will be explored including ballet, jazz, modern & hip-hop. Each class will learn a complete dance routine. On the evening of Wednesday, July 29 our dancers will perform for the residents at Golden Orchards Assisted Living Facility. We will then travel back to the middle school stage to put on a "mini performance" for family and friends. Class placement will be based on a combination of a student's age and dance experience.
Call Claudette Lee for more information. (269) 355-0562 or visit www.discoverydancefennville.
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NEW RICHMOND HOUSE AVAILABLE FOR DAY BOOKINGS FOR WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND MORE
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PEACE FESTIVAL 2009 COMING JUNE 20. STILL ACCEPTING ARTIST APPLICATIONS!
The 1st annual Peace Festival will be held on June 20, right here in Fennville. The event will feature a day of live music, fun, good food and a large number Artist Booths. Because this is a brand new event, they've extended the deadline for artist booth reservations. Even better news is that the booth fee is only $25. For an application and more information, contact:
Casey Boeve at 616-990-3077 or Kathy McMahon at 857-1231. You can also email Casey at:krazy311@rocketmail.com
Peace Festival Bands Announced- Here's the Peace Festival Music Line-Up!
Corn Fed Girls 12:00-1:30
Funktion 1:50-3:20
Dave Boutette 3:40-5:10
Big Dudee Roo and the Raptors 5:30-7:00
Jimmie Stagger Band 7:20-8:50
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Satya Yoga News
The workshop will truly be all-encompassing, incorporating asana (yoga), pranayama (breath), meditation, chakra study, hand mudras, the food we choose, the type of practice best suited for our bodies, etc. Honestly - it promises to be an excellent adventure! If you are interested, please rsvp by sending an email with subject line CONFIRMING MYRA, and we will take cash or check as soon as possible.
Check out her website - she's a true Yogini with loads to share - a 'teacher of teachers!'
See all Satya's classes and events: Use this link to visit their complete schedule for the month:
http://satyayogacenter.net/
visit the site at: www.satyayogacenter.net
3385 Blue Star Highway Saugatuck, MI 49453 - Tel (269) 857-SATYA (7289)
Cell 708-710-3202~ email - satyayogami@yahoo.com
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If you're in Chicago this Saturday 5/23, Gabe will be playing at Reggie's Music Joint. He'll begin his set around 8pm. After Gabe's set there's gonna be an excellent blues band by the name of "Ten Foot Pole Cats". They do some solid downhome, juke joint blues. After them, it's gonna be a hoedown with some old school hillbilly rock and roll -- with "The Honeybees" and "The Blue Ridge Strangers".
Please come out if you can, and bring your friends - It's gonna be a ball!! This is a straight up southside club, and the music is gonna be top-notch. The address is 2105 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60616.
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MUSIC AT FOUNDRY HALL MAY SCHEDULE:
7:00 pm South Haven High School Jazz Band - (South Haven Riverfront Park South Haven, MI)
Fri May 22, 2009 - 7:30 pm HARD TRAVELIN' BOYS
Sat May 23, 2009 - 8:00 am Constantin Calin at South Haven Farmers' Market
(Dyckman Park South Haven, MI)
422 Eagle St -South Haven, MI 49090-2524 - (269) 767-5453 -VISIT www.foundryhall.com for more info and details....
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That's it for this issue and, as always Thanks for readin'.
Bruce!
