Art Notes
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 01:17 p.m., June 27, 2008
Updated 01:17 p.m., June 27, 2008
Freedom Rally
A Freedom Rally will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Peter Pan Park featuring the Rev. Bill McLemore and Denise Ledbetter. There will be free food, live music by Cody James of the “Gage Street Station” and motorcycles. The event is brought to Emporia by Strongtower Christian Mission Ministries, Heartland Samaritan Riders and Mothers Against Methamphetamine. For more information, call 341-9620.
Sponsors are Farmers Insurance Group (Dwight O. Metcalf), C. Allen-Doors, Victory Fellowship, Auto Discount, Brodie’s, Don C. Krueger Law Office, Fanestil Meats, Floyd’s Autobody, I.B.C. Dolly Madison, Law Office of Irving Shaw, Law Office of Stanley R. Ausemus, McNeese Customs, Navrat’s Office Products, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Sensei Salon.
Night at the Museum
The “Night at the Museum” will feature Lonnie Phifer, who will talk about “Women Physicians in the West” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lyon County Historical Museum.
Porch series
The Sunday On the Porch Series at the William Allen White House State Historic Site, 927 Exchange St., features Lisa Moritz - “Songs on the Porch.” According to the news release, Lisa Moritz “performs her original songs which are lyrics driven. Words and music, two things William Allen White loved.” Her performance is “a nod to music in the White home.” For more information, see http://www.lisamoritz.com/bio.html. The performance is free of charge, but donations in support of the site are suggested. For the normal fee, participants may tour the site at the conclusion of the program. For more information, call 342-2800 Wednesday through Saturday.
Brown Bag
The Wednesday noon Brown Bag concert at the Emporia Public Library, 110 E. Sixth Ave., will present Patriotic Pride, Shows on the Go. Children who are present at 11 a.m. can create an art project with the Emporia Arts Council. Pizza and beverages will be sold by Wheat State Pizza. Participants are to bring lawn chairs as seating is limited. In case of inclement weather, events will be held inside the library.
Parking lot concert
No Live in the Lot concert on July 2.
Young Thespians
The Young Thespian Players will perform “Blather, Blarney and Balderdash” in the Black Box Theatre at the Emporia Arts Center on July 10, 11 and 12. The July 10 and 11 shows will each begin at 7:30 p.m., while the 12th will feature two shows, one at 2 p.m. and one at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale an hour before each show at the arts center.
Classes
Art classes continue at the Emporia Arts Council center, 618 Mechanic St., with those for ages 2-5 including Ocean in a Bottle from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, $18; Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, $15; Shape Up (with art shapes) from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, $13; Creative Movement from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, $17; Clay Time from 10 to 11 a.m. July 15, $20; Yarn, Buttons and Beads Oh My from 10 to 11 a.m. July 17, $15; and Messy Me Art from 11 to 11:45 a.m. July 22-24, $16.
Classes for children 6-11 are Fun for the Fourth from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, $18; Mono Prints from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays, July 7-28, $40; Passport to the Arts from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 8-11, $30; Beginners Wheel Throwing from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 8-24, $85 and July 29-Aug. 7, $65; Ceramics Handbuilding Level 1 from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 24-July 1, $50, July 8-17, $60 and July 22-31, $60; Seasons of Art from 11 a.m. to noon July 8-10, $22; Mixed Media from 4 to 6 p.m. July 15 or July 22, each session is $28; Dads, Doughnuts and Tie Dye from 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 19, $30 fee covers one child and one adult.
Classes for ages 12-16 include Ceramics Handbuilding Level 2 from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Fridays through July 11, $60, July 16-25, $60 and July 30-Aug. 8, $60; Linoleum Prints from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays July 2-30, $40; Wheel-Throwing Techniques from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays July 8-24, $85 and July 29-Aug. 7, $65; Beginners Wheel-Throwing from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays July 16-Aug. 1, $85; Mono Prints from 4 to 6 p.m. July 7-28, $40; Jazz and Hip-Hop Dance from 6 to 6:45 p.m. July 8-11, $25; Mixed Media from 4 to 6 p.m. July 15 (session 1), July 22 (session 2), each session, $28; Dads, Doughnuts and Tie Dye from 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 19, $30; Go Green with Recycle Art from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 23-25, $22.
Classes for 17 to adult are Linoleum Prints from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays July 2-30, $40; and Jazz and Hip-Hop Dance from 6 to 6:45 p.m. July 15-18, $25.
Pre-registration is important because classes must have a minimum number to meet. To register, call 343-6473 or stop by the center at 618 Mechanic St.
Kid’s College
Kid’s College at the Flint Hills Technical College will be offered July 7 through 11 and from July 14 through 18. This is a week-long,half-day activity for children who have completed fourth, fifth or sixth grade. Children will have the opportunity to explore a variety of careers with lots of fun, hands-on activities, said the news release. Each session is limited to 20 children. The cost is $75 each student per five-day session. Times for session are 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. For more information or reservations, call FHTC at 343-4600.
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