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El Dorado Arts Council Art News Mid-Month Art News & Placerville ArtWalk | |
PLACERVILLE ARTWALK - 1000 POEMS on MAIN STREET Saturday, April 17  April is National Poetry Month. On the evening of Saturday April 17, Main Street, Placerville USA will come alive with
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  1000 Poems on Main StreetBe on the lookout for Graffiti Poetry Following on the heels of enthusiastic
county-wide participation in the
successful and exciting National Poetry Out Loud competition,
residents, poets and poetry lovers will read, recite and post poems
that speak to their hearts and souls at venues along Main Street. The
evening will include the usual art, dining and shopping opportunities
associated with the Placerville Artwalk (3rd Saturday) events of past
years. This kick-off event promises to lure poets from all corners of the county. In the passionate words from our county Poetry Out Loud finals: "Poetry is here. Don't be afraid... Poetry is here. Be very afraid." Poetry
will lurk and pounce from several venues in Downtown Placerville,
branching out from the giant Participation Glass at the brand new
ArtSpace gallery at EDAC (El Dorado Arts Council), 459 Main Street,
Placerville, CA. The Red Fox Underground Poets will be reading poems at ArtSpace (459 Main St) from 6-7pm as part of the Artists Reception for EDAC's Bricolage show.  If you'd like to participate as a poet, reader or guerrilla Haiku graffiti-artist, contact ArtWalk@eldoradoartscouncil.org. If you just want to see what 1,000 poems on Main Street looks like, simply show up. But be prepared ... for poetry! Future ArtWalk themes will include "Beatnik Bebop", "Midnight Blues" and "Retro Future". Mark your calendars for upcoming Third Saturdays! |
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Inspired by Earth Day, the art at our April Show is all about (or made from) found or recycled materials. Come see our gallery show featuring "Bricolage" and meet the creative minds behind the art. Saturday, April 17 at 
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Local Arts Events For these events and more, click here for our online calendar. APR 16-18 (Fri-Sun) ~ Final performances of The Foreigner at Imagination Theater Shows are on Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $17 Adult, $14 Senior, and $10 Child. Call the box office at 530-642-0404, or purchase  tickets online at www.imagination-theater.orgor www.it-tickets.org.
Recap: Charlie, an extremely shy proper Englishman who has a fear of speaking to strangers, is brought by his friend, Froggy, to a fishing lodge in rural Georgia, where Froggy tells everyone that Charlie is a foreigner who doesn't understand a word of English. Soon, everyone is fussing over and confiding in Charlie. Charlie quickly discovers that all is not what it seems at the lodge and must somehow save the day - without revealing his cover! APR 16 (Fri) ~ Marty Cohen and the Sidekicks ~ Cozmic Café ~ 8pm ~ $10 The Sidekicks weave all of their musical threads into a funky, fun patchwork of styles that defies categorization. Mostly, these guys just love to share a great song. See www.sidekicksmusic.netor www.ourcoz.com. APR 17, 18 (Sat, Sun) ~ Apple Blossom Festival at Rainbow Orchards ~ all day Click on Apple Blossom Festival poster at www.applehill.com. APR 17 (Sat) ~ Placerville ArtWalk ~ 5 - 9pm ~ free On the third Saturday every month, Main Street Placerville galleries and merchants host changing art shows, music, live performances, wine tasting and appetizers and late night shopping.
Don't miss these special ArtWalk events:
ArtSpace: Come to 459 Main Street to hear the Red Fox Underground Poets bring their poetry to life from 6-7pm, and during the rest of the evening meet the Bricolage artists of the April Gallery Show and marvel at art created from found and recycled materials.
Brick Hill Studio: Help bring the energy and excitement of dance to Placerville's Artwalk! Dancer and choreographer Lee Ann Hamblen invites those interested to join her in creating dance and costumes together, and then taking it to the streets, in and out of businesses and galleries. Call it cross-country dance, dance parade or just fun. Phone Lee Ann for details at 621-2965 or just come to the Brick Hill Studio at 652 Main St. between 4:00 and 6:00. Wear comfy shoes. Why limit the fun - plan on dancing at all the upcoming ArtWalks as well!
Gold Country Artists Gallery: Don't miss the Third Saturday Reception showcasing the Functional Pottery of Chris Navratil and Dianna Schwierzke's paintings. View the art, meet new and old friends and nibble on some light provisions. APR 21 (WED) ~ Our House Gallery POETRY NIGHT ~ 7-8:30pm Every 3rd Wednesday: Read it... Sing it... Perform it... FEEL IT! Our House Poetry Night is FREE to readers and listeners alike. Readers sign up by 7pm. For additional details call Our House Gallery at (916) 933-4278 (4ART). www.ourhousegallery.com APR 22 (Thu) ~ Applause! for Art Lovers ~ David Girard Vineyards ~ 6-8pm APR 23 (Fri) ~ Sean Gandalf Lehe & The Great Owl ~ Cozmic Café ~ 8pm ~ $8 (Rock/Soul/Roots/Psychedelic)
Expect to hear some originals
alongside interpretations of tunes by Neil Young, the Band, Bob Dylan and Jerry
Garcia. See Sean-Gandalf or www.ourcoz.com. APR 24 (Sat) ~ Georgetown Nature Fest & KFOK Spring Concert ~ All Day 7th Annual Georgetown Nature Fest, 9:00AM-5:00PM. A FREE family-friendly fun and educational event with all day Native drums, music, dance, arts & crafts, storytelling, poetry, cultural presentations. Featuring Mary Youngblood, two-time Grammy Winner and First Lady of the Flute. Georgetown Nature Area, 6530 Wentworth Springs Road. For more info visit www.georgetownnaturearea.org, email mignon@kfok.orgor call Mignon Geli 530-334-3697. APR 24 (Sat) ~ Clan Dyken With Sol Bridge ~ 8pm ~ $15 (Dance/Roots/ Blues/ Rock) Cozmic
Cafe will present a concert and dance party featuring Clan Dyken, the activist
band that plays "world rock rebel music", an inherently danceable
blend of California reggae, Americana, funk, blues, rock, and roots music
smoothie. Also, local favorites Sol Bridge will perform
their eclectic variety of high-energy dance songs. $12 for advance tickets. See www.ourcoz.com APR 28 (Wed) ~ Community Concerts Camellia City Flute Choir ~ 7:30pm Rescheduled! Note new time of 7:30. Tickets $25 at the door. Union Mine High School Theater, 6530 Koki Lane, El Dorado. eldoradocommunityconcerts.com APR 28 (Wed) ~ Celebrating the movie premiere of "Sex & The City 2" Join Hang It Up Gallery for wine and munchies 6-9pm before the movie, and admire unique handmade one of a kind jewelry by Laura Holm. 4359 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills. 916-939-1845 or email dave@hangitupgallery.com.APR 28 (WED) ~ EDAC Volunteer Orientation & Gallery Host Training ~ 2pm Learn about volunteer opportunities with the El Dorado Arts Council. After a break, Gallery Host training follows from 3:15-4:00pm (may be taken separately). Reserve your spot by calling (530) 295-3496 or by emailing EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org. APR 29 (Thu) ~ An uplifting evening with KELLY CORRIGAN ~ Fundraiser ~ $25 Kelly Corrigan, author of the best-selling book The Middle Place, speaks at Union Mine High School. Reception 6:00 p.m; program starts 7:00 p.m. For ticket information go to www.eldoradocf.org. APR 29 (Thu) ~ Open Mic Night ~ Cozmic Café ~ 7pm ~ Free
APR 30 (Fri) ~ Rodeo Planet Cd Release Show ~ Cozmic Café ~ 9pm ~ $8 (Americana/Country/Folk) Country rock band Rodeo Planet will be playing songs from their new CD "Oklahoma Sunrise" Friday April 30, at the Cozmic Café in Placerville. See www.ourcoz.com. MAY 8,9 ~ El Dorado Hills Art and Wine Affaire ~ Town Center ~ 9am-5pm Nearly 200 artists will display, and 20 award-winning
El Dorado
wineries will be on-site for tastings throughout the weekend. Live
entertainment will be featured both days. Free event, but purchase wine bracelet for wine tasting. http://www.eldoradohillsartaffaire.com
JUN 5 (Sat) ~ Coloma Blues Live! ~ Henningsen-Lotus Park ~ All Day All-day blues festival nestled in the heart of California's
gold country in the beautiful Coloma Valley along the shore of the American River.
The event draws blues-lovers from across the United States. Gates open at 10:00,
music starts at 11:00. Henningsen-Lotus
Park, 950 Lotus
Road, Lotus, CA 95651 Tickets on sale at http://www.colomablueslive.com. $45 in advance; $55 at the door; children 7-12 $10; children 6 & younger free.
The Robert Cray Band Charlie Musselwhite Coco Montoya The Laurie Morvan Band Shane Dwight |
| Calls to Artists, Poets & Performers Call to Artists for Art in the Orchard in Camino ~ August 28 (Saturday, all day) Hosted by EDAC and Rainbow Orchards. Submission Process: Artists' work will be reviewed by EDAC ArtSpace Selection Committee. $25 entry fee for EDAC members; $40 entry fee for non-EDAC members. All art sales go directly to the artist. Event will be promoted by EDAC. Art is displayed hanging from apple crates. Contact Susan Keale at 530-295-3496 x2 or ArtSpace@eldoradoartscouncil.org. 2010 ArtSpace Show Schedule: 459 Main Street in Placerville. Dates and themes may change. Contact Susan Keale at (530)295-3496 or ArtSpace@eldoradoartscouncil.org. May 4 - May 17 Sierra Pastels Society Spring Membership Show; and May 11 - May 17 Flowers Speak to Art Local florists create floral designs to compliment artworks in SPS show. Artist & Designer reception: May 15 May 20 - June 27 Full Glass inspired by May Sarton's poem A Glass of Water. Images of glass, inner reflection, and well being. Artist reception: June 19
A GLASS OF WATER Here is a glass of water from my well. It tastes of rock and root and earth and rain; It is the best I have, my only spell, And it is cold, and better than champagne. Perhaps someone will pass this house one day To drink, and be restored, and go his way, Someone in dark confusion as I was When I drank down cold water in a glass, Drank a transparent health to keep me sane, After the bitter mood had gone again. -May Sarton June 28 - Aug 1 Techno Gold
Placerville's history of gold mining inspires a contemporary exploration into the modern uses of gold in art and technology/science. Check out www.utilisegold.com/uses_application Ideas: Gold color, gold leaf, gold paint, gold metal, gold wire art medium. Image ideas can come from inspiration of contemporary uses of gold in art, science, & technology. Artist reception: July 17 Aug 2 - Aug 30 Naked Awareness Bringing awareness to the physical body through the nude; its art history and reverence. Invitation only. Artist reception: Aug 21 Aug 31 - Oct 2 Creating Hope Peace, healing, compassion, non-violence, motorcycles, tattoo design. Inspired by "Kacie's Ride for Hope" www.kaciesrideforhope.com Artist reception: Sept 18 Oct 3 - Nov 13 Structural Integrity Visual exploration / interpretation of inner support of skeletal structures. Skeletal structures of human, animal, architecture, etc. with focus on its integrity or integral nature. Artist reception: Oct 16 Nov 14 - Jan 1 Stoked - Enthusiasm and fire Fire, inner heat, heart, flame, heat, burning, sparks, warmth - what does fire mean to you? Artist reception: Nov 20 |
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EDAC is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to bringing the arts to El Dorado County residents and visitors. EDAC believes that the arts are a vital humanizing element that encourages understanding and mutual respect. By making music, dance, theater and the visual arts accessible to the residents of our County, especially our children, EDAC empowers a new generation to understand the personal and social value of the arts as a means of expression and communication.
We invite you to join EDAC in supporting the arts in our community - Become an EDAC member today! To join, visit www.eldoradoartscouncil.org/html/members.html.
EDAC BOARD MEMBERS: Dave Williams, President Emily Smith, Vice President Heidi Weiland, Secretary
Rick Fergerson, Treasurer Richard Bush
Claudia Draper
Dave Hamblen Cara Hutchinson Vicki Kennedy Monika Stephens Deb Jensen, Executive Director - djensen@eldoradoartscouncil.org
Emogene Marbut, Program Administrator - EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org
Susan Keale, ArtSpace & Events Coordinator - ArtSpace@eldoradoartscouncil.org El Dorado Arts Council Office: 459 Main Street, Placerville, CA Mailing address: P.O. Box 2400, Placerville, CA 95667 Tel: 530.295.3496 Fax: 530.295.3497 www.eldoradoartscouncil.org |