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CarWalk - June
11 , 2009
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CarWalk Thursday, June 11th from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. CarWalk is sponsored by Mike
Dunnahoo's STAR Dodge-Hyundai, Arrow Ford and Lawrence Hall Chevrolet. Join
us for CarWalk 2009! Would you like a chance to brag about
your car? Register your vehicle today by clicking here. Want
to brag about something else? Join us on the street! Vendors, artists, local organizations/groups,
performers, musicians and all other talents are welcome to participate during
CarWalk ArtWalk. REGISTRATION IS FREE! ACTIVITIES
AND ENTERTAINMENT At the 12th Armored Division
Memorial Museum
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum's Living History
Program will be hosting a presentation at 6:30 entitled "D-DAY." We
will conduct a military-style briefing on the planned events of June 6, 1944...
And further explain the real events that transpired on The Longest Day. The CarWalk
portion of our presentation will feature Curator Bill Lenches' 1942 Ford GPW ('Jeep').
The vehicle will be parked in front of the Museum for the duration of ArtWalk
for photo opportunities. Everman Park- Big Country
Dinner Theatre will perform selections from their full length show, THE GREAT
SANTA CLAUS BANK ROBBERY @ 7:30pm. Derek Brown will be
playing saxophone inside Cypress Street Station. The
Grace Museum: Family Make & Take Activity: Education Center Abilene
Ruff Riders dancers & players will be signing autographs from 5-8pm. Dream
On!, experienced dream interpreters help you understand the night-time messages
given through your dreams for FREE! Don't remember your dreams? Stop by for a
quick encouraging word for your spiritual journey. Visit www.destinydreamz.com
for more information. The June 11th meeting of the Abilene
Swing Dance Society (ASDS) will meet in the usual time and place, right after
Artwalk in the Windsor Hotel Ballroom (401 Pine Street) starting at 8pm till 11pm.
There will be beginning lessons for the first hour, so don't feel intimidated
if this is your first time. The price is $5 at the door, and that includes the
lessons and the dance that follows.
ASDS now meets every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday
of the month and we are now accepting memberships (pick up a form at the meeting).
When you come in to the Windsor Hotel you will probably hear bluegrass music,
that's OK you're in the right place... just come to the ballroom on the second
floor. Live music 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Minter Park Incendio
band "Latin guitar World fusion" www.incendioband.com EXHIBITS,
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS The Center for Contemporary
Arts, 220 Cypress Street
Jane Adams Breed Gallery: Deep Roots:
Brandon Phillips & Kent Harris
The Jane Adams Breed Gallery will be presenting
Deep Roots, a functional ceramics exhibit by Signature Artist Member Brandon Phillips
and Amarillo artist, Kent Harris. This exhibit will be the first exhibit entirely
comprised of ceramic works ever displayed at the Center, which shows true growth
in the Center's membership and mission. Phillips and Harris will display works
by themselves and works by the potters who have influenced them the most and are
therefore bringing pottery from artists as far away as Minnesota and Wisconsin
to this exhibit. Both Phillips and Harris are strongly influenced by the Folk
Craft movement, started in the early 1900s by Japanese philosopher, Setsu Yanagi.
Other potters' works exhibited in this show also take inspiration from the
movement in some way, presenting a cohesive display of functional ceramics. Other
artists represented in this exhibit are: Linda Christianson, Megan Easley, Willem
Gebben, Randy Johnston and Jan McKeachie Johnston, Warren Mackenzie, Jeff Oestreich,
Scott Roberts, and Elmer Taylor.
Gallery 2 (Photography):
Reclaiming the Beauty of the Battlefields:
Ann McDonald
The
Center is proud to present works by Lubbock photographer Ann McDonald. From 1999
- 2006, McDonald took time to travel to historic battlefields in the Pacific.
She traced the footsteps of her relatives and friends who fought in World War
II and along the way created an exhibition of photographs depicting these battlefields
in their present beauty and wonder. Ann says, "Each photograph in this exhibit
tells a small part of the history of World War II in the Pacific as the sites
are found today. The images are very personal and evoke emotions of gratitude,
sadness, whimsy, heart-breaking beauty, soul-stirring loyalty, and exhilaration
of victory over evil". This exhibit will be on display through July 30th
and an exhibit reception will be held July 17th at 6:30 p.m.
Gallery
3: The Person Above the Mantel: a Center Artist Member Group Exhibit
Every
family has a notorious portrait passed down through generations and members of
the family probably all wonder the same thing: "who is that!?"
The
Artist Membership of the Center for Contemporary Arts is proud to present this
exhibit with a spin on that thought. From detailed, realistic portraiture, to
abstract, non-objective representations, this exhibit features over 30 works of
art by the Center Artist Members and their vision of The Person Above the Mantel.
A reception for this exhibit will be hosted July 17th at 6:30 p.m.
Gallery
4: Don't Let Me Down - David Lindsay
The Center for Contemporary
Arts is proud to present Don't Let Me Down, works by Texas Tech Professor of Art,
David Lindsay. Lindsay describes his work as "focused on the interaction
between images of the human form and the structured, three-dimensional surfaces
upon which the figures are depicted." This exhibit will be on display through
June 26th. For more information on David and his work, visit: www.wooloo.org/davidart The
Grace Museum, 102 Cypress Street
Main Gallery-James Surls: From the Heartland
| This landmark exhibition by internationally acclaimed sculptor and Texas native
James Surls features 21 contemporary sculptures and 12 large-scale drawings, created
by the artist between 2005 and 2008. The Grace Museum has also published a large
hardcover book in tandem with the exhibition, entitled James Surls: From the Heartland,
featuring rich photos of the artist's work, as well as essays from three of the
nation's foremost authorities on contemporary art. Books are available to purchase
at The Grace Museum.
Gallery A-Helen Altman:
Spotted Deer | Helen Altman selects commonplace materials such as packing
blankets, wire, and paper and transforms them into arresting images by employing
unexpected and demanding techniques and tools. Each domesticated and wild animal
depicted appears alone and separated from their natural habitat. By focusing her
imagery on the delicate balance of nature, the artist invites us to consider reality
and our understanding of what is natural, and how we experience nature in contemporary
culture.
Galleries B & C-Time Mediated Anomalies:
High Desert Paintings of James Woodson | From a distance, Fort Worth artist
Jim Woodson's paintings appear to be familiar landscapes. But upon careful inspection,
the large-scale, richly colored canvases reveal subtle distortions and ethereal
references. The oil paintings are inspired by sweeping southwestern panoramas
of Texas and New Mexico. Actively reinterpreting rather than merely depicting
what he sees, the artist's process involves photographing and then recombining
elements from different perspectives to create a more personalized version of
the scene. NCCIL (National Center for Children's Illustrated
Literature), 102 Cedar Street
The Wizards of Pop: Robert Sabuda and Matthew
Reinhart "POP" into The National Center
for Childrens Illustrated Literature this month dressed as your favorite Fairy
or Wizard and receive 10% off of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book created by Robert
Sabuda. We have a free family art activity available from 5:30 until 8:00 making
a pop up card. Our latest Exhibition featuring Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart
is a must see!!! 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum,
1289 N. 2nd Street
The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum's Living History
Program will be hosting a presentation at 6:30 entitled "D-DAY." We
will conduct a military-style briefing on the planned events of June 6, 1944...
And further explain the real events that transpired on The Longest Day.
The CarWalk portion of our presentation will feature Curator Bill Lenches' 1942
Ford GPW ('Jeep'). The vehicle will be parked in front of the Museum for the duration
of ArtWalk for photo opportunities. Frontier Texas!, 625
N. 1st Street
Open from 9AM- 6PM. Receive $1 off admission all day when you
ask for the ArtWalk discount.
Cockerell Galleries
& Studios
"Upstairs"
Featured artist, Sarah-Lynn Seyda, of
Studio 208, will open her show, "Reflections of a Conundrum", CarWalk
night. Her unique show will run thru July 6th.
Buy art during former Abilene
artist Sidra Sparks Myers's show and help the local non-profit "Our House"!
Sidra's show ends July 31st at Cockerell Galleries & Studios.
Sidewalk
Artists
"Lurlene", an old 35-ft school bus renovated into a 'travelling'
home, Randy Barnes and his girlfriend, will be parked in front of Cockerell Galleries
& Studios as they warmly welcome guests to come in for a tour!
A "family
affair" will be had at Cockerell Galleries & Studios! Our talented musician's
son, Rio, a John Lennon "look-a-like will be enjoying Beatles tunes as he
plays as our next "LIVING STATUE"! Back by popular demand--a wide array
of LIVE music by Duane Ramelot! Calligraphers Suzanne Starr and Anita Lane will
paint custom-ordered signs! Heather Turner will be showing her handmade jewelry
and functional pottery! Young new photographer Derrick Tribbey is excited to share
his art for the first time in Abilene! Wood whittler Dennis Regan will be sharing
his love of the craft, too!
Studios "Upstairs"
203 ~ Marcelainphotography.com
205
~ Jessica Natalee Templeton
206 ~ Kay Cockerell & Patty Bowdoin of 'The
Last Studio Left!"
207 ~ TMGandfine.art
210 ~ Guest artist, Sidra Sparks
Myers
212 ~ Ralph & DeeDee Zamarippa of "Two-One-Two"
213
~ Twig & Willows ~ Hannah Capra, Nancy Capra & Carey Thompson
214 ~
NEW! Cuban 16 yr old, Osmel Almora
215 ~ Clinical Hypnotherapist, Christy Kahl
ACU*Cockerell
Art Gallery
The art and design department proudly presents "Focus on the
Faculty" featuring photographers Steve Ellinger and Lorraine Wilson. Enjoy
the contemporary vision of Mr. Ellinger, and the underwater photography of Mrs.Wilson.
The show ends June 30th. Abilene Public Library "ArtWalk:
Civil War" - Main Library.
If history fascinates you, or you enjoy stamp
or coin collecting, June's display has something for you. James Armistead will
allow us to view his collection of Confederate and Union stamps and bills. Don't
forget the library's own original mural by Abilene artist Debra Warr in the children's
story room. Free. SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS
and COCKTAILS The Leaf, 202 Cypress Street The
Honeycomb Tree, 1166 N. 2nd Street Texas Star Trading
Company, 174 Cypress Street
Abilene authors Don Frazier and Bill Neal will
be signing their books from 6-7:30 p.m. at Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress
Street. The Beehive, 442 Cedar Street
Enjoy live music;
free hors d'oeuvres and a happy hour drink special 5:00-7:00PM Cypress
Street Station, 158 Cypress Street
Come enjoy art by Millie Sayre while
you dine. Monks Coffee Shop, 233 Cypress Street
Enjoy
a great cup of coffee. Open until midnight Thursday-Saturday.
Art on display
by Aurora Goforth "Aurora Lights Photography." The
Warehouse in the T&P, N. 1st & Pine Street
Continue the fun into the
night with live music & drink specials. Ages 21 & up, open till midnight
with happy hour 5-7PM. McKay's Bakery, 226 Cypress Street
Satisfy
your sweet tooth with a tasty treat, or stop by for a sandwich and soup. The
Civic Plaza Hotel, 505 Pine Street
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Mis Hijos, 427 Pine Street STREET
VENDORS Hand made jewelry by local artists. Works
by Walter original works of art, some small steel flowers, and custom leather
wristbands. Amanda Pettit will be giving Henna tattoos.
SUPPORT
AND FUNDING THANK YOU to our 2009 CarWalk
sponsors: 
2009
ARTWALK SPONSORS Arrow Ford, Abilene Regional Airport,
Big Tex Solutions, Lawrence Hall – Abilene, Mayor’s Council on Physical
Fitness, Mike Dunnahoo's Star Dodge-Hyundai, Philipott Florists/Greenhouses, RED3
Productions, Inc. and Ms. Susan Stroud To find out how
you can participate in ArtWalk, contact the Center at 325-677-8389 or nicole@center-arts.com.
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