Update on Update

"Neighbors" by Rosemary Powelson

Last month I mentioned that the update for the Experience Art brochure had been sent to the printer. This month I planned on including a picture of the update with this blog post. But, no luck. My old printer doesn’t want to scan today. My husband has a brand new printer but it is early in the morning and I haven’t had enough coffee to learn how to operate new devices. With the new insert and thousands of brochures, I have hours of stuffing and distributing the next few months. If you know about an event or location where art needs to be included, please let me know.

Rosemary Powelson has left for a month long artist residency at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Art Center khncenterforthearts.org in Nebraska City, Nebraska She will continue work on her “Heartland” series. You can see examples from this body of work on her website: www.rosemarypowelson.com. She will be writing while she is traveling. You can follow her experiences and see her photographs and art on her blog: blog.rosemarypowelson.com.

I would like to promote local art blogs and websites. I know about four blogs and a few websites. Please send me information about others.

Meanwhile, here are the activities and opportunities for April. Looks like we are in for more rain, so art is the thing to do and see.

First Thursday Activities – April 7

Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce, Longview www.the-broadway-gallery.com/

Mitzi Christensen (paintings), Sandy Brown (pottery), Sharon Kelly (paintings), Gayle Kiser (pottery). Reception 5:30–7:30pm. Music by Ian Thompson and Shawn Harris.

Longview Public Library Koth Gallery, 1600 Louisiana, Longview www.longviewlibrary.org/

For the Love of Art showing mixed media art. Open until 8pm.

Lord & McCord Artworks, 1416 Commerce, Longview www.lindamccord.com

Chuck Lafrenz exhibiting China Painting. Chuck will talk about her art process at 6pm. Reception 5–7pm. Live music.

Teague's Interiors, 1267 Commerce, Longview www.teaguesinteriors.com

"Trinity" Arts of Faith, an invitational show Reception 5:30-7pm. Music by Craig Clark.

The Bistro, 1329 Commerce Avenue, Longview www.thebistrobuzz.com/

Wine tasting. Live music. Door prizes. Reservations recommended. Hours: 5-8pm.

Cowlitz County Historical Museum, 405 Allen St, Kelso www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum/

"Cowlitz Tribe" History, current status and future plans will be presented by representatives of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Program begins at 7pm; museum open until 9pm.

Activities

April 5:WordFest Husband & wife writing team Mike and Carolyn,authors of several murder mysteries set along the Oregon coast. The Brits, 1427 Commerce, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-425-3430 x280.

April 6: Terri Clark – country singer. 7:30. Tickets: $15 in advance from Bob’s Sporting Goods or $20 at the door. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook, Longview, Wash.

April 8: Young Artists Concert Southwest Washington Symphony. 7:30pm. $20 Adult, $15 Senior, $5 Student. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-575-8499 or www.columbiatheatre.com.

April 10: Talent Show. Singers, dancers, magicians, etc invited to compete. Sponsored by Kiwanis of Kelso. 3pm. $25 entry; $10 admission. Kelso Theatre Pub, 214 S. Pacific St., Kelso, Wash. Info: 360-957-2515.

April 14-May 6: Art Faculty Biennial. Reception Apr 14, 5-7pm. Mon, Tues, Fri 10-4; Wed, Thurs 10-7. LCC Gallery at the Rose Center Lower Columbia College, 15th & Washington, Longview, Wash. Info: www.lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/the-art-gallery/.

April 16: The Fab Four-the ultimate tribute. 7:30pm. $25-$45. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-575-8499 or www.columbiatheatre.com.

April 16: Gianluca Luisi-Bosendorfer Piano Concert. 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: www.lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/music/

April 23: Kalama Word Catcher-writing workshops. Benefit for the Kalama Public Library. 9-6. $15/class; $25/2 classes. Kalama Community Building, 126 N. 2nd St, Kalama, Wash. Info: Mary Putka 360-673-5310.

April 23, 30, May 1: Peter Pan – the musical. Longview Stageworks. 7:30, Sun. 2pm. $20-35. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook, Longview, Wash. Info: www.longviewstageworks.com/

Opportunities

Open Auditions: Center Stage Spring Play “The Adding Machine.” Open to all LCC students, staff and members of the community. April 4, 6-9pm. LCC Center for the Arts-Center Stage Theatre and Green Room. Info: Don Correll 442-2682.

Call for Artists: West Gallery of Spokane, Wash invites artists to enter a Juried Exhibition to be held at the gallery during August. Prizes for Pottery and Painting. Deadline: May 20. Prospectus and entry forms available at www.avenuewestgallery.org.

Call for Artists: Longview Outdoor Gallery Task Force seeking artists to display an outdoor sculpture for display/sale for two years. Deadline: April 20. Info: LongviewOutdoorGallery@gmail.com.

Classes

Cool April Days-watercolor workshop with Carol Boudreau. April 15-17; 9am-4pm. Registration Deadline: April 8. Alder Ridge Studio, 565 Diebert Road, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-425-0142.

Changes

I posted my first blog post in May of last year. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to make some changes to the site and here they are. I have changed the name and the logo. The name is now Experience Art to match the logo on the Experience Art brochure. I have included an email subscription feature so that you can receive new posts via email. And I have a list of local art blogs. Unfortunately that list is pretty short–just two blog (Marie Wise’s-Art Journey and The Broadway Gallery). But Longview has a secret–it is an Art Town-and the list will grow. Please send me a comment (click on Comment at the end of the posting) if you know about a local art blog.

Another change is that the Experience Art brochure is being updated with an insert. It was a very pleasant surprise to find that almost all the information that was published three years ago is still current. The insert will be sent to the printer this week.

January and February are welcome because I have time to do these kinds of “indoor” activities. But enough! The only change I want now is a change in the weather.

I have included a picture of Vicki Brigden’s jewelry. I have also been impressed with her recycled objects greeting cards. Vicki is one of the artists featured in March at the Broadway Gallery.

First Thursday Activities – March 3

Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce, Longview www.the-broadway-gallery.com/
Marquita Green (woodturning), Joe Green (letterpress poetry broadsides), Mike Rees (photography), Vicki Brigden (jewelry).
Reception 5:30–7:30pm. Music by John Kramer.

Longview Public Library Koth Gallery, 1600 Louisiana, Longview www.longviewlibrary.org/
Vintage Children’s Reading Posters. Show runs Feb 24-March 16.
Open until 8pm.

LCC Gallery at the Rose Center, 15th & Washington, Longview lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/the-art-gallery/
Print Arts Northwest 30th Anniversary All-Member Show. Show runs Feb 17-Mar 11.
Open until 7pm.

Lord & McCord Artworks, 1416 Commerce, Longview http://www.lindamccord.com/
Marisa Mecure (paintings on tile). Mercure will talk about the process at 6pm. Free drawing.
Reception 5–7pm. Live music.

Teague's Interiors, 1267 Commerce, Longview http://www.teaguesinteriors.com/
Mariposa Paintings by Shirley, inspired by Robert Pyle's books "Roads.”
Reception 5-7pm.

The Bistro, 1329 Commerce Avenue, Longview www.thebistrobuzz.com/
Wine tasting. Live music. Door prizes. Reservations recommended.
Hours: 5-8pm.

Cowlitz County Historical Museum, 405 Allen St, Kelso www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum/
“Outlaws on The Big River” by Joe Schwab-25 years of stories and experiences from a game warden.
Program begins at 7pm; museum open until 9pm.

Activities

Thru-March 12: “Three Views of Love”-three one-act plays about love through the ages. Center Stage Theatre. 7:30pm. $8 adults, $7 students and seniors. Rose Center for the Arts, LCC, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: 360-442-2682.

Thru-March 5: “Dracula”-student production of a biting drama. Mainstage Theatre. 7:30pm; March 5 2pm. $5. Dana Brown Mainstage Theatre, R.A. Long High School, 2903 Nichols, Blvd., Longview, Wash. Info: Susan Donahue 360-575-7733.

March 1: Greg Mortenson-co-author of “Three Cups of Tea” Fundraiser for Longview-Kelso Altrusa. 7pm. $35. R.A. Long High School, 2903 Nichols, Blvd., Longview, Wash. Info: www.lowercolumbiacap.org.

March 11-26: “Martyrs’ Crossing”-story of Joan of Arc Rising Star Productions. Eve 7:30pm, mat 2pm. $5-10. Kelso High School Auditorium, 1905 Allen Street, Kelso, Wash. Info: www.risingstarproductions.org.

March 11: Lower Columbia College Symphonic Band Winter Concert. 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: http://lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/music/.

March 13: Best of the Northwest-Concert featuring Northwest composers Portland Vocal Consort. 8pm. $20 general; $15 seniors; $10 students. Longview Church of the Nazarene, 814 15th Avenue, Longview, Wash. Info: www.portlandvocalconsort.org.

March 15: Lower Columbia College Jazz Band Winter Concert. 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: http://lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/music/.

March 17: Lower Columbia College Community Choir Winter Concert. 7:30pm. Wollenberg Auditorium, LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: http://lowercolumbia.edu/community/art-and-entertainment/music/.

March 18: 3rd Annual Spell-ebration. Altrusa of Cowlitz County Breakfast Bunch Fundraiser. 7pm. Kelso Theatre Pub, 214 S. Pacific, Kelso, Wash. Info: 360-673-1983

March 19-20: Vernal Equinox Art Fair. 10am-5pm. Morgan Arts Centre, 190 Plomondon Road, Toledo, Wash. Info:http://www.morganartscentre.com/

March 19: TAIKOPROJECT in (re)generation-Japanese taiko drummers. 7:30pm. $25-$40. Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-575-8499 or www.columbiatheatre.com.

March 25-April 1: Columbian Artists Association 35th Annual Judged/Juried Spring Show. Featured artist is Sharon Kelley. Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-3:30pm. Reception: March 25, Noon-5pm. LCC Rose Center for the Arts, 15th Ave & Washington, Longview Wash. Info: Irene 360-575-9751; www.columbianartists.org.

Opportunities

Call for Spellers: Altrusa of Cowlitz County Breakfast Bunch is seeking adult teams for the 3rd Annual Spell-ebration. Mar 18, Kelso Theatre Pub. Info: 360-673-1983.

Call for Artists: Columbian Artists Association invites local artists to participate in Annual Juried Spring Show. Mar-25-Apr 1; LCC Rose Center for the Arts. Artists 18 years of age or older who reside in Cowlitz, Clark, Wahkiakum, Lewis and Pacific Counties in Washington and Clatsop and Columbia Counties in Oregon are invited to enter. Artists can submit their work at the Gallery on Monday, March 21, 10am to 5 pm. A prospectus with details for entering is available by calling Irene at 360-575-9751, John at 360-261-7652, or Nancy at 360- 225-6118. Prospectuses are also available online at www.columbianartists.org. and at the Broadway Gallery and LCC Art Gallery in Longview.

Call for Artists: Teagues 2nd Quarter Show; Celebrating the Trinity-religious inspirational theme works in all media. $5 per entry, limit of 3 per artist. All works must be ready for hanging or display. A Peoples Choice Award will be given at the conclusion of the show. Deadline: March 25. Show opens First Thursday, April 7.Info: Wendy at 360-636-0712.

Classes

Cool April Days-watercolor workshop with Carol Boudreau. April 15-17; 9am-4pm. Registration Deadline: April 8. Alder Ridge Studio, 565 Diebert Road, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-425-0142.