A running account of life in the gallery and arts district

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

New Gallery in The Gallery & Arts District!

What is it they say..."If you build it.."
Sacred Traveler Gallery was lured to EGAD! and has begun arranging the new space. It will be filled with Fine home decor, Peruvian art, Jewelry, textiles, and much more. Jalana Lucir, one of the partners, loves to travel and decided to share her love with us by bringing all the cool things she has found home. Bravo!
They plan to be open for First Friday March 7th so be sure to stop by and give them some support!
Their number is 541 345 2201

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Kirk Lybecker lecture at OPUS6IX


Kirk Lybecker

Super realist oils and watercolors at OPUS6IX Gallery

Mr. Lybecker, one of the Northwest’s noted artists, will talk about “process, approach, and product”

He will also discuss his recent donation of a 77” x 42” oil painting to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on the University of Oregon Campus.

Please join us Saturday the 8th of March at 2:00 until 5:00

His work will be up until Sunday the 9th of March.

OPUS6IX

22 West 7th Ave

Eugene, Oregon 97401

541 393 0743

New Shoe at New Zone Arts Collective

The New Zone Arts Collective, a non-profit arts organization,

located at 164 W. Broadway, announces an upcoming

theme show entitled "Peace, War, + Politics in America 2000-2008."

Members of the New Zone will be participating in this show

that opens February 29th and runs through March 21st.

The show will include local student art

sponsored by Beyond War (www.beyondwar.org).

Monday, February 25, 2008

A little (and I mean little) night music!

This is the weirdest thing I have seen all day!
Love me some Mozart!

Back from Scottsdale

Scottsdale was quite an adventure. Played golf at Camelback in the rain, or what passes for rain down there. The locals were scurrying about trying to dodge the drops; some sort of Oz syndrome no doubt.
The resort, FireSky, was nice, new, and close to the galleries. The folks in the galleries were all very nice, low pressure, with one exception.
We went to the Scottsdale Performing Art Center and saw Hubbard Street Dance Theater. We also saw lots of names of groups that pass through Eugene at The Shedd.
The food was out of this world! Lon's at Hermosa, Elements at Camelback, and Digestif on the new Southbridge area, come to mind as ones to experience. We have just as good here in Eugene and we try to support the local restaurants but when in Rome...
Glad to be back.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Saturday, February 16, 2008

This Week in the Gallery & Arts District


"Proof", presented by Willamette Rep
Hult Center

Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:30 pm Already considered a modern classic,
David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama won the 2001
Tony Award® for Best Play. A daughter explores the legacy
of her late father's mathematical genius and mental illness.
This is a riveting detective story, ghost story and love story
that will warm your heart. Adult language and themes.



ICCA West Coast Quarterfinals
February 16, 2008


Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
HultCenter.org
Location: Hult Center - Silva Concert Hall

7th Ave. and Broadway; Eugene

Phone: (541) 682-5000
Admission: $15, 20

Founded in 2001 DIVISI is the University of Oregon's premier

women's a cappella group.

DIVISI hosts the 2008 ICCA West Quarterfinals, which features

regional collegiate

a cappella (without accompaniment) singing groups.

While most groups focus on

contemporary pop/rock music, collegiate a cappella is

not confined to any one style.

Don't miss the art of student a cappella!

Artbeat presents: Moscow Circus
February 17, 2008


Times: 3 p.m.
www.HultCenter.org
Location: Silva Concert Hall at the Hult Center

7th and Willamette St.; Eugene

Phone: (541) 682-5000
Admission: $18-39

The Moscow Circus, one of the crown jewels of Russia's rich

cultural heritage, has been thrilling audiences of all ages since

it started touring world-wide over 50 years ago. Death-defying

acts, beautiful artistry and humorous clowns have wowed audiences

all over the globe. The story takes place in a traditional Russian

village square, where acrobats dressed in exquisite costumes

gather to demonstrate their extraordinary talents. They are joined

by clowns and a live music ensemble playing traditional Russian

folk instruments.

Opera in Portland

Just returned from a pleasant little vacation in Portland. As usual, we stayed at Northrup Station, a kind of retro hip hotel with kitchens, two tvs,lots of purple and orange, great little conti breakfasts, up on 21st on the streetcar line and near some really fine restaurants including Wildwood.
Portland Opera did Rodelinda, the story line is: queen thinks king dead, refuses to marry new king, new king threatens to kill old kings son, queen says ok I will marry you, but only if you kill my son...now it starts to get confusing. Old king comes back (not dead) hides and watches wife betray him by agreeing to marry new king, reveals himself, tossed in prison, escapes with the help of the help, who he stabs by accident, challenges new king to duel, last part mostly singing the same thing over and over for the better part of 20 minutes while wandering around the stage hugging wife, pointing sword at new, now old king, hugging son, shaking hands with stabee, hugging sister (who has hots for new/old king) repeat at least 5 times, bow. Here is wikipidia version (better than mine)
I stayed awake! Even after we had a very big dinner at Morton's, where they bring the cow out and you draw with magic marker the part you want.(vague reference to Restaurant at the End of the Universe). After the third half of the opera was over we returned to Morton's for desert and really old scotch.
The next morning required a visit to Rose's for a BIG breakfast. I had the BISCUITS AND GRAVY, with eggs, ham, and hash browns. Oh boy was it good!
We ended the day walking around the garden and patio show at the convention center. There we found an umbrella with lights, an Ipod port, speakers, and enough big to cover a small house. Needless to say, we bought it (sans Ipod port and speakers) one has to draw the line SOMEWHERE!
All in all a great escape. Nice to be back in Eugene.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

"Proof"

“PROOF”

“…(. Boyd) has a talent for choosing plays that both challenge and please his audience. Proof fits the playbill.”

“The audience gasped, oohed and aahed many times the night I went to the play,… That’s charming and rewarding for the actors and director Pat Patton, an experienced Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor and director.” ……. by Suzi Steffen

The Sun brings out a craving for Gelato


Today on my way back from Pilates I was hit with a sudden urge for GELATO! Mitch at Perugino make the best I have ever tasted and that includes what they serve at the Eiscafe Bellini in Garmisch ,the shop outside St Mark's , La Boutique del Gelato
or the little shop in Worms Germany where I had my very first taste in 1975.
There is NOTHING as good for that first taste of cold, rich flavor!

Monday, February 11, 2008

Symphony Gala

Saturday night we attended the anual Symphony Gala and were part of a very exciting evening. We always enjoy the event:music, wine, good food, great company. We ended up with only one auction item!
Can't wait till next year.

Do you have plans for Valentine's Day? Buy tickets to Romeo and Juliet today!

Saturday, February 9, 2008

entertainment=supurb play+great cast x top notch diretion

Last night we saw near perfection on stage at Willamette Rep! The four very different and equally talented actors, perfect direction, a set that became very real and solid , lighting that let us feel the chill of the Chicago fall, along with costumes, sound, and everything that makes a play, made this play great!
Few times have I lept to my feet and been swept up in thundering applause as I was last night!
Proof made us laugh, cry, and think.
If you see nothing else this season, you MUST see "Proof"!

Friday, February 8, 2008

New Zone “Three Views of Digital Diversity”

The New Zone Artist Collective is proud to announce a new exhibit featuring three renowned Oregon artists specializing in digital fine art genre. This exhibit, entitled “Three Views of Digital Diversity” will showcase the work of Paula Goodbar, Dominic DeFazio, and William Kasper. The New Zone Gallery, located at 164 W. Broadway in the heart of Eugene’s Downtown Gallery District, will also be exhibiting work from other members of the collective.

The gallery exhibit will run through Saturday, February 23, 2008. This is the first in a series of exhibits celebrating the 25th anniversary of the New Zone Artist Collective, and special events will be announced throughout the year.

The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 6 and by appointment. Call 541-683-0759 during business hours for more information.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Big Night at Willamette Rep!

Preview night went very well Thursday. At half time, the crowd was enthusiastic and wanting more! Lots of discussion and smiles.
Friday is "Opening Night" with an after event at OPUS6IX. If you don't have your tickets yet, get them soon!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

NEW SHOW-OLD WORK

Karin Clarke is showing The Art of an Era; Work from the collection of Judith and Jan Zach.
Cool show!
Nice to be able to look into the mind of an artist to see who he collected and what his influences were (and who he influenced)
I really enjoyed looking at some of the woodblocks and other prints. Worth a look and if you are in to collecting older work, worth buying.

Early Morning in The Galllery District


As I was headed for an early CVALCO meeting in the Hilton, I was stopped in my tracks by this wonderful sunrise! What's the old saying?"Red sky in morning, sailors take warning..."

Monday, February 4, 2008

And now, a little night music

Mozart - Lacrimosa
You Tube does it again!

Govenor's office art display


Robert Schlegel Paintings Exhibited in the Governor's Office

An exhibition of acrylic paintings by Banks, Oregon artist Robert Schlegel is on display in the office of Governor Ted Kulongoski through March 14, 2008. The paintings of structures, landscape and wildlife make masterful use of a bold, earthy color palette.

An avid drawer, Robert Schlegel's oil and acrylic paintings often begin as charcoal studies of line and shape. Says the artist: "The interaction of shape, contrast and line are what stimulate thought and cause me to transform these forms into images in paintings, collage and prints. Of particular interest to me are structures that are juxtaposed into landscape. I strive to create images that possess tension between the representational and the abstract."

Schlegel's work is represented in the collections of the Visual Chronicle of Portland, Umpqua Bank, Oregon State University, US Bank, and Willamette University, and has been exhibited throughout Oregon and beyond, including the Portland Art Museum; University of Oregon; Coos Art Museum; Clatsop Community College; Karin Clarke Gallery, Eugene, OR; Rogue Community College; White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach and the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, Salem. He holds a BA from Willamette University and an MS from Portland State University.

The Art in the Governor's Office Program honors selected Oregon artists with exhibitions in the reception area of the Governor's Office in the State Capitol. The program considers only professional, living Oregon artists, and an exhibit in the Governor's office is considered a lifetime honor. Artists whose work has been shown there include Gordon Gilkey, Yuji Hiratsuka, Manuel Izquierdo, James Lavadour, Henk Pander, Michele Russo and Margot Thompson.

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The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department in 1993 in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon Legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission's expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development.

The Arts Commission is supported with General Funds appropriated by the Oregon Legislature, federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Now for a little Harry Schearer

I listen to Harry every week on KCRW in Santa Monica. Great station for when you tire of the laid back Eugene sounds.
Also they have a great show called Art Talk
Take a listen!

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Now for a little night music

Mozart ...what more need I say?

OH WHAT A NIGHT!

First Friday February 1st 2008: over 400 people braved the cool night air and the threat of rain to visit the Gallery District and visit the galleries.
Robert Melnick and Larry Fong from The Jordan Schnitzer Museum came down and met Kirk Lybecker at OPUS6IX and thanked him for his gift of a painting to the permanent collection.
Mood Area 52 played at Perugino.
All the galleries were buzzing and sales were good despite the fact that bush is still President.