Animals Only

Nifty Fifty

50th Anniversary Gala “Million Dollar Ball”

Dust off your Tuxedo,

find that Perfect Evening Gown

and JOIN US for a Glamorous, Black Tie Formal Event.

September 10, 2016 

7:00pm to 10:00pm

The purpose of the Gala is to launch our foundation building campaign. Our goal is to raise Coos Art Museum’s endowment to five million dollars to insure it’s stability for the next 50 years. Our short term goal is to raise

ONE MILLION DOLLARS within the next 12 months.

All proceeds and donations from this event will go to building the Museum Endowment Fund. Donations in the amount of $5000 and over will be acknowledged with a plaque in the lobby of Coos Art Museum.

Contact Steven Broocks, Executive Director of Coos Art Museum for more information on how you can help grow the Museum’s endowment.

Tickets can be purchased in the lobby at Coos Art Museum or through our On-Line Store.

Exceptional Reception

Black Market Gourmet

495 Central Ave, Coos Bay, Or 97420

Painting by M. E.(Elaine) Dunham

Art Reception

Sunday

September 11, 2016

2-4 p.m.

Watercolor the Fall

Are you looking for colorful and exciting activities this coming fall and winter?  Come spend some time with Carole on the coast and down south in the warm sunshine!  

Beginning 2 Watercolor Classes
Thursdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
1:00 - 4:00 pm
$100 + materials fees
Only a few openings left

Location:  Creekside Gallery and Studio, Florence, OR

Pet Portraits WorkshopFriday/Saturday, November 11th and 12th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$150
Location in Florence, OR to be determined

Open to all who are passed absolute beginning stage.  Learn to paint animals or pets in a loose expressive style.  More than just a correct rendering, capture the soul and spirit that makes your animal unique.  
Each day will have morning and afternoon demonstrations.  Plenty of time to paint and a critique on the last day.

Carole has a new website where you can now register for her classes and workshops and pay directly on paypal. Check it out!  www.carolehillsbery.com

For those snow birds or visiting in Arizona:

Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild  (Tucson)
March 13th, 2017:  Carole Hillsbery FREE demonstration

Carole Hillsbery Workshop:  March 14th - 17th
9:00 am - 4:00 p,
Location:  Williams Center, 54520 E. Broadway. Suite 240, Tucson, AZ
Contact:  Robbie Summers  robsumart@aol

Carole will be adding classes and workshops in the Phoenix area this coming January. Check her new website for more details coming soon: www.carolehillsbery.com

And, please feel free to forward this email to others who might be interested.  Thank you.

Til we meet again, keep those brushes wet!

Charlene

Music wine and Dine

Music and wine are on tap for this month’s Alive After Five on August 19th, 2016 from 5 to 7:30 PM. Second Street Gallery, will be welcoming guest musicians Lisa Carman and Candace may be jamming a bit with her. Folks may remember Lisa when she was guest director the Bandon Playhouse production of Godspell! She’s an award winning songstress from New Mexico. Meet Artist/Jeweler Crystal Landucci Jewelry designer Crystal Landucci will be the featured artist for the "Meet & Greet" at Second Street Gallery in Bandon this Saturday, August 20, from noon to 4pm. Landucci will set up a mini-jewelry workshop in the gallery and will be working on a number of pieces with her collection of beautiful beads & baubles charged by her creative imagination.   Landucci's pieces incorporate hand-forged sterling silver, brass, and bronze wire and sheet metal as well as semi-precious stones and found objects such as nuts and bolts, coins, charms, teeth, game tokens, and assorted flotsam and jetsam.   "I like jewelry that is entertaining and meaningful to the wearer - and, of course, it has to be beautiful too!" Crystal is mostly self-taught  but has also taken classes from Kristin Mitsu Shiga at Oregon College of Arts and Crafts in Portland and Veneta Stender and Anne Sobbota at Sage Gallery in Bandon.  She was "hugely inspired” by attending a show of Alexander Calder's work in New York  City that included many of his jewelry and circus themed pieces a few years back.  Her work can be seen exclusively at Second Street Gallery in Bandon.

Grant Granted

South Coast Folk Society Awarded Oregon Cultural Trust Grant

Coos Bay, Oregon - August 15, 2016 - The South Coast Folk Society was recently awarded a Cultural Development Grant of $11,349 by the Oregon Cultural Trust. This Creativity grant will be used to directly develop and support a permanent folk orchestra on the southern Oregon coast to enrich cultural life and bring new resources to local communities.

"The uniqueness of the Cultural Trust in the national landscape is a testament to Oregonians’ dedication to supporting culture,” said Carole Morse, chair of the Cultural Trust Board. “More than 10,000 families, individuals and businesses invest in the Trust every year to ensure future generations have access to active and culturally vibrant communities."

The South Coast Folk Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that preserves and teaches folk traditions, offering contra and folk dancing, sing-alongs, concerts, workshops and the South Coast Celtic Festival.

The organization serves dancers, musicians, singers and devoted folk music fans from Gold Beach to Florence and from North Bend to Myrtle Point and beyond. Members come from all walks of life. From students to retired individuals, from novice to professional musicians, all are welcomed and encouraged to attend the group's public events.

The Cultural Trust grant will directly fund the "Mentoring South Coast Musicians" project developed by the South Coast Folk Society, which will run from September 2016 through July 2017.

Musician Sue Songer, editor of The Portland Collection http://www.theportlandcollection.com, a highly acclaimed source for contra music worldwide, and Portland fiddler Betsy Branch, as music arranger, will train 25 local musicians for six months to perform their newest contra dance repertoire, at a gala dance in June 2017, ensuring the orchestra's sustainability .

This project will ensure local talent is nurtured, promote growth for musicians, as well as provide more outreach within the community. It will help further root traditional music and dance opportunities for current and future generations in the area.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jennifer Sordyl, President ____Phone 541-808-7269

Email Address: southcoastfolksociety@gmail.com

Organization: South Coast Folk Society Office: 541-808-1773

Web site: http://www.southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com/contra

South Coast Folk Society Awarded Oregon Cultural Trust Grant

Coos Bay, Oregon - August 15, 2016 - The South Coast Folk Society was recently awarded a Cultural Development Grant of $11,349 by the Oregon Cultural Trust. This Creativity grant will be used to directly develop and support a permanent folk orchestra on the southern Oregon coast to enrich cultural life and bring new resources to local communities.

"The uniqueness of the Cultural Trust in the national landscape is a testament to Oregonians’ dedication to supporting culture,” said Carole Morse, chair of the Cultural Trust Board. “More than 10,000 families, individuals and businesses invest in the Trust every year to ensure future generations have access to active and culturally vibrant communities."

The South Coast Folk Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that preserves and teaches folk traditions, offering contra and folk dancing, sing-alongs, concerts, workshops and the South Coast Celtic Festival.

The organization serves dancers, musicians, singers and devoted folk music fans from Gold Beach to Florence and from North Bend to Myrtle Point and beyond. Members come from all walks of life. From students to retired individuals, from novice to professional musicians, all are welcomed and encouraged to attend the group's public events.

The Cultural Trust grant will directly fund the "Mentoring South Coast Musicians" project developed by the South Coast Folk Society, which will run from September 2016 through July 2017.

Musician Sue Songer, editor of The Portland Collection http://www.theportlandcollection.com, a highly acclaimed source for contra music worldwide, and Portland fiddler Betsy Branch, as music arranger, will train 25 local musicians for six months to perform their newest contra dance repertoire, at a gala dance in June 2017, ensuring the orchestra's sustainability.

This project will ensure local talent is nurtured, promote growth for musicians, as well as provide more outreach within the community. It will help further root traditional music and dance opportunities for current and future generations in the area.

Sale, sale, sale

Art by the Sea annual garage sale and art/craft materials sale is TODAY!!
One day only.

We are holding it at Sandy's Garage:  2939 Spinnaker in Bandon, just off
Seabird & Beach Loop.

Art books, art dvds, art magazines and lots of other items.

Hope to see you there.  Call if you need directions.

Ava
541-297-6118

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pulp Bard

"PRITHEE, DIDST I BREAK THY CONCENTRATION?"

AUDITIONS FOR PULP SHAKESPEARE 

So It Goes Coffeehouse announces auditions for PULP SHAKESPEARE, a Shakespearean satire of Pulp Fiction adapted and directed by John Beane. 

Auditions are August 25th and 26th (Thursday and Friday) at 7PM at So It Goes Coffeehouse in Coos Bay. All roles are available with the exception of The Wolf. We are seeking funny, brash and fearless folk. There will be doubling and tripling of some roles. All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition. Elizabethans welcome, though we'll be murdering some sacred cows. We will read from the script at the audition. If you have a small monologue, classic or contemporary, that is fine to bring as well, though not required. Some roles require brief dancing. The show will begin performances in late October and run into November with some tour dates. There is some pay.

For more information contact John Beane at soitgoescoffee@gmail.com or at 541.808.9333

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John Beane

So It Goes Coffeehouse  

541.808.9333 www.soitgoescoffee.com     

www.facebook.com/soitgoescoffeehouse

The Paws Have It

“Paws, Claws, Feathers and Beyond—Animals Wild or Domestic”

Call to Artists

The Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center will host a show of artworks reflecting upon the theme of “Animals”. All animals both wild and domestic will be celebrated. Ones we admire, ones we hold dear, ones we fear; animals in herds, flocks or alone; bring us four-legged, two-legged, winged or slithering—all are welcome in this show.

Artists may enter 1-3 pieces using painting, collage, mixed media, drawing, photography or assemblage in all artistic styles: representational, abstract, impressionistic, or futuristic. All works must be able to be hung on the wall.

Drop off date: Thursday, October 6th at 2 p.m. See you there!

Attached is a PDF with the complete Call to Artists.

Contact the show organizers with any questions:

Ava Richey: yarnfarm@frontier.com 541-297-6118

Susan Lehman: studioblue@mycomspan.com 541-347-9888

Craftsmanship

Exhibiting a craftsmanship as unique as it is heart-rending, Caleb Toulou stuns with the raw authenticity of his songwriter cry. Join us August 20th at So It Goes for a soul-rending performance from one of Coos Bays brightest talents.

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John Beane

So It Goes Coffeehouse  

541.808.9333 www.soitgoescoffee.com     

www.facebook.com/soitgoescoffeehouse

Show Your Cards

Join us at So It Goes on August 20th at 4pm for a card creation party to benefit local children in hospitals. Bring your own art supplies or use ours, this card making event is open to all.

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John Beane

So It Goes Coffeehouse  

541.808.9333 www.soitgoescoffee.com     

www.facebook.com/soitgoescoffeehouse

Go Touring

LONGRIVER & TRAVIS CHAMP WITH RICH RUSSELL: WEST COAST SUMMER TOUR '16

Free performance Tuesday, August 16 at 7pm: Coos Bay, OR @ So It Goes Coffeehouse

Hailing, respectively, from Nehalem, Oregon and Austin, Texas, TRAVIS CHAMP and LONGRIVER embark on their first West Coast Tour in support of last year’s highly acclaimed LP THIS WESTERN ROAD and LONGRIVER'S eponymous debut. 

Rolling Stone Germany describes the songs of TRAVIS CHAMP as "Cosmic American and Experimental Country.” The Austin Chronicle claims LONGRIVER hearkens Bob Dylan and John Fahey as he spins "mesmerizing acoustic soundscapes.” 

Sample their albums at:

http://www.whatbangrecords. com/thiswesternurl/
http://longriver.bandcamp.com/ album/longriver


Travis Champ and Longriver exemplify both the darkness and light of American country, blues, and folk. From the cryptic and haunted lyricism echoing from Champ’s baritone voice, to the grounded, yet mystical allure of Longriver’s incantations of love and death, of mothers and fathers, of the sun and the moon. These songs are for the high and the low, for those who dwell in the Shadows, and those who dream beside the River.

Please get in touch with Travis Champ tcharleschamp@gmail.com or David at david@longriversongs.com for guest list, interviews, or promo copies 

longriversongs.com 
http://www.whatbangrecords. com/

RICH RUSSELL

Having toured extensively throughout the continental United States and Australia as the frontman for The Lonesome Heroes, Rich Russell wears, with a grin, the much deserved badge of modern-day troubadour. His songs are contagious, his legend inextinguishable.

Press:
“Many bands claim Gram Parsons and Big Star as influences, but few compare to such time-tested landmarks. The reconfigured Lonesome Heroes fill the bill by drawing as much from Seventies pop as they do from a potpourri of country rock. The ear-pleasing results make for one of Austin's best discs of 2015.”
-The Austin Chronicle

"Cosmic Austin-based based Lonesome Heroes’ album Can't Stand Still creeps under the skin, right into your bloodstream. Western Americana fans will delight”
-KCRW 89.9 FM, Los Angeles

Videos:
Western Style Saloons, Official Video.
Sunny Eyed Highway, Live at The White Horse.
Sunshine Come, Live at The White Horse.


LONGRIVER

Up-and-coming Folk/American Primitive solo artist from Austin, Texas formerly of The Black and ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead

https://longriver.bandcamp. com/

Praise for Longriver:

"In his former quartet the Black, David Longoria unraveled a Dylan-esque twang and rolling lyrics bursting through a rockabilly energy. Now, the Austin songwriter and poet, Longriver, turns towards an intimate folk. The intricate guitar work that highlighted last year’s demos and cassette-only debut hearkened John Fahey as Longriver spins mesmerizing acoustic soundscapes." 
– Doug Freeman , Austin Chronicle 

"I can't say that I've seen a performance so magnetic and intimate in a very long time. Seriously, I haven't seen someone hold the audience in the palm of their hand like that since I saw Townes Van Zandt." - JT Halmfist, Audios Amigos, Thee Headliners


TRAVIS CHAMP

Poet and Songwriter of obscure legend from the remote town of Nehalem, Oregon formerly of The Cedar Shakes and publisher of Abandon Press


http://www.whatbangrecords. com/thiswesternurl

Acclaim for Travis Champ (The Cedar Shakes):

"The vision of the recently founded label, Whatbang Records, is as eloquent as it is promising claiming to produce "Independent Cosmic American and Experimental Country on 12" and 7" vinyl. Sounds too good to be true. The first LP from The Cedar Shakes eliminates any doubts, however, as to whether that promise is grandiose. (4 out 5 Stars)"
- Wolfgang Doebeling - Rolling Stone Germany

"I have now heard the best new voice of fresh country music you'll never hear on cliched country music stations.." - Matt Love (Coast Weekend)

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John Beane

So It Goes Coffeehouse  

541.808.9333 www. soitgoescoffee.com     

www.facebook.com/ soitgoescoffeehouse

Be Classy

Art by the Sea

Class Schedule – August  2016

125 Chicago Ave.  S. E.

Old Town, Bandon

541-347-5355

Wed.  Aug. 3 – Collage Group with Susan Lehman  1-3:00  $5

Sat.  Aug. 6 – Acrylic Techniques with Tony Adams  12-3:00  $30  (Bring your own paints, brushes  & materials.)

*Wed.  Aug. 10 – Pen & Ink:  Fuzzy Animals  with Kathleen Morey Bailey & Robin Hanna 1-3:30  $28  (Bring your watercolor paints & brushes.)

Sun.  Aug. 14 – Introduction to Notan Art:  Japanese Art of Light & Dark Elements with Joanne Drapkin  1-3:00  $25  (Please bring:  x-acto knife & sharp nail scissors, if you have them.)

Tues.  Aug. 16 – Nature Collage with Sandy Schroeder  1-3:00  $25

Thurs.  Aug. 18 – Pastel on Sanded Paper with a BIG 3 Underpainting with Jean Stephenson  11:30-3:30  $30  (Bring pastels &/or watercolors,  if you have them.  If not, there will be some for your use.)  Will be room for only 5 students. 

Sat.  Aug. 20 – Acrylic Techniques with Tony Adams  12-3:00  $30  (Bring your own paints & materials.)

Tues.  Aug. 23 – Children’s Drawing Play Day with Kandi Wyatt  1-3:00  $16

** Shows where a change in the schedule has been made.

More classes will be added later.  Watch for future additions. 

Beginners welcome unless otherwise specified.

Contact the Gallery at 541-347-5355 for more information.  Most classes have a materials list of what to bring with you.