2010 brochure outlines

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East Seventh Street Center
5 - 7pm
PLEASE VISIT WWW.LEXARTS.ORG FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
FRIDAY
Love Where You Live
ArtsPlace Benefactors Room
161 North Mill Street
Our World in Pictures is collaborating with local artist,
Luella Pavey, to present a hands-on exhibit showcasing the
photography of the young participants in the OWIP program.
We will display the photographs taken by the participants while
allowing the public the opportunity to help create a mural
based on the pieces. Our goals are to highlight the artistic
growth of our participants and raise viewers’ awareness of the
context in which these artists reside and create.
ArtsPlace Gallery
5 - 7pm
Gretchen and Ray Papka
ArtsPlace
Gretchen and Ray Papka construct elaborate three-dimensional
assemblages using mixed media with found objects. The work
rides a delicate balance between rustic and sophisticated in
sensibility, and transcends time with multiple layers emerging
from, and receding into, luminous encaustic surfaces.
Art Museum at UK
5 - 8pm
The British are Coming!: Discover the New English
Art Club
Rose Street & Euclid Avenue
(859) 257-5716
www.uky.edu/artmuseum
The British Are Coming! Discover the New English Art Club is
one of an ongoing series at the Museum that brings together
the best in private regional collections and makes the art
available for public viewing, often for the first time.
Lexington Vintage Dance Society
7 - 7:45pm
Beginner Waltz Lesson
ArtsPlace Performance Hall
(859) 420-6780
www.lexingtonvintagedance.org
Free waltz lessons with instructors Michael French and Barbara
Ramlow. Come with a partner or by yourself.
Lexington Chamber Chorale
10 - 11:30am
SATURDAY
Conducting Workshop with Gary Graden from
Stockholm, Sweden
Central Baptist Church
110 Wilson Downing Road
(859) 259-0198
www.chamberchorale.com
Swedish choral conductor Gary Graden will be conductor-inresidence for the Lexington Chamber Chorale from February 2
- February 6. In addition to conducting the Chorale in performance
on Saturday evening at 8pm, Mr. Graden will lead a conducting
and repertoire workshop for choir conductors and choir singers in
the morning. This workshop, free to all participants will spotlight
Scandinavian choral music, music accessible to church, university,
high school and community choirs.
Carnegie Center
10 – 11:45am
Wearing Two Hats: From Writer to Publisher
Lexington Philharmonic
Instrument Petting Zoo
10am - 12:30pm
(859) 233-4226
www.lexphil.org
The instrument petting zoo is an interactive event for children and
parents alike. Everyone has the opportunity to hold, feel and play
all of the instruments in the orchestra.
Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning
251 West Second Street
(859) 254-4175
www.carnegieliteracy.org
Members of KaBooM Writing Collective discuss the publication of
When the Bough Breaks, a new kind of anthology that includes
reflections and writing suggestions. The group not only created
pieces, but also wrote grants to support the publication, executed
the manuscript layout, designed artwork, and even sewed
individual book signatures. KaBooMers will answer your questions
about forming a writing group, setting goals for the group, and
carrying out a publishing project.
SATURDAY
Headley-Whitney Museum
11:30am - 1:30pm
Out Of and All Over the Box!
Design and Decorate Your Own Keepsake Box
ArtsPlace Benefactor’s Room
(859) 255-6653
www.headley-whitney.org
Do you need a place to keep something special? Join the
Headley-Whitney Museum in personalizing your very own
keepsake box. Participants may choose from our assortment
of materials to create their own unique box to take home to
use for play or decoration. Participants will also receive a
free gemstone for participating!
Carnegie Center
12 noon – 2pm
Bigger than They Appear:
How to Write Very Short Poems
Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning
(859) 254-4175
www.carnegieliteracy.org
Writing very short poems is challenging because the author
must find a way to convey a complete thought or emotion
with as few words as possible. Join poet and Accents Radio
Program host Katerina Stoykova-Klemer as she examines why
and when very short poems are appropriate and sufficient,
along with tools and techniques that poets use to write them
effectively.
Sisohpromatem Art Foundation
GreenArt Workshop
12- 5pm
Heritage Art Center
651 West Short Street
(859) 255-5127
http://www.hathawaymuseum.org/sisohpromatemart.html
Stop in and fashion a fun necklace made from found objects,
rescued throwaways and repurposed items from around
the house and office. This project is part of our GreenArt
workshop series, featuring eco-friendly materials and
techniques.
Preview of Lovers and Lonelyhearts
1 – 2pm
SATURDAY
Lexington Singers
www.lexsing.org
Preview of The Lexington Singers “Lovers and Lonelyhearts” concert
scheduled for the following weekend, Feb 13, at the Norton Center
in Danville.
Jazz Arts Foundation
Meet the Producer
1 – 2pm
ArtsPlace Gallery
www.jazzartsfoundation.org/
Come see video of past performances of Jazz Live at the Library and
meet the producer Dave McWhorter.
citizensCREATE!
1 – 2:30pm
(859) 608-3327
www.citizenscreate.org
Join us for an interactive visual composition created by YOU and
other passers-by. Utilizing felt, magazine clippings and a variety
of other media, participants will create a dynamic image depicting
concepts of Artistry, Leadership and Involved Citizenship. The result
is ever-changing and will demonstrate the collective contribution
required to visualize our future. It’s a challenging world these days
- creative collaboration is more important than ever!
756 North Limestone: Reconsidered
Quilting Bee
1 - 3 pm
Third Street Coffee
Quilting Bee & Story Gathering event at Third Street Coffee, 1-3
pm, on Saturday, February 6th. Everyone is encouraged to stop
by, share a story about quilts, and create a block for a community
quilt. Once completed, the quilt will be fashioned into slip-covers
for the furniture in the used furniture store at 756 North Limestone.
Though quilting supplies will be provided for the Quilting Bee,
we welcome any donations of fabric, thread, or time towards the
completion of this project.
Interactive Art Project
Many restaurants, featuring a
variety of dining choices, are open
near Arts Showcase Weekend event
locations. For an up-to-date dining
list, visit www.downtownlex.com.
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Street parking is
available at many
event venues. Other
venues are close to
parking garages and
lots. Event parking
rates may be in
effect when special
events are going on,
so plan accordingly!
Visit the LexArts website
at www.lexarts.org for the
most up-to-date information
on Arts Showcase Weekend.
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ArtsPlace
Center
2 Carnegie
Arts Center
3 Downtown
141 East Main Street
Opera House
4 Lexington
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5 Sisohpromatem
651 A West Short Street
Children’s Theatre
6 Lexington
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7 Lexington Public Library
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Church Cathedral
8 Christ
116 Market Street
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Natasha’s Cafe
112 Esplanade
Ballet Theatre
10 Kentucky
736 National Avenue
11 UK Art Museum
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Central Baptist Church
110 Wilson Downing Road
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Third Street Stuff
257 North Limestone Street
Youth Ballet
14 Bluegrass
1595 Mercer Road
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Fine Arts Building Room 22
15 UK
465 Rose Street
SATURDAY
Bluegrass Printmakers Coop
1 - 3:00pm
Monoprint Fun
ArtsPlace Basement
www.bgprintmakers.org/
Come down to the Bluegrass Printmakers’ Cooperative!
Members will be in the studio working and willing to talk to you
about their work and the printmaking process. Also you will
have the opportunity to create art of your own. We will have a
table set up to make monoprints- one of a kind transfer images.
Lexington Public Library
1pm & 3:30pm
Chinese New Year Celebration
(859) 231-5530
www.lexpublib.org
Experience the Chinese New Year at the Central Library. Join us
in the first floor theater for a fabulous display of Chinese music
and dance. Enjoy the beautiful music and costumes as you
learn about the many different cultures in China. Presentations
will be made by the Chinese Music and Learning Program and
the Garth Elementary Pipa Club. Please call 231-5559 to make
reservations.
Kentucky Ballet Theatre
1 - 5pm
Open Rehearsal
736 National Avenue
(859) 252-5245
www.kyballet.com
The Kentucky Ballet Theatre will present an open rehearsal
at the Kentucky Ballet Theatre studio located at 736 National
Avenue.
Flute Symphony of Lexington
Introduction to the Flute
2 – 3pm
ArtsPlace Gallery
(859) 559-5943
www.lexingtonflutes.com
The Flute Symphony of Lexington will perform at 1pm at
ArtsPlace Gallery. The Flute Symphony of Lexington maintains a
multi-generational flute ensemble in a friendly and supportive
environment that provides high quality musical performances
throughout the Lexington community.
Interactive Art Project
SATURDAY
Lexington Youth Arts Council
2 – 5pm
ArtsPlace Gallery
(859) 255-2951
www.lexartsyouth.org
The Lexington Youth Arts Council will conduct an interactive art
project at ArtsPlace Gallery. Come join in the fun as an extremely
large canvas is painted by all involved. The concept and
composition of the work will be developed through a collaborative
process involving a professional artist and the youth participants.
Puppet Animation with Charlie Campbell
2:30 - 5pm
www.lexingtonartleague.org
(859) 254-7024
Bring the entire family to work as a team to produce a video clip
of puppet animation. Start by creating your puppet(s) with paper,
ribbon and fabric. Make up a short video sequence for your puppet
to act out and then join Charlie Campbell in filming snapshots of
various postures for your puppet to produce an animation clip.
Clips will be emailed to each family. Limit 1 animation short
per family. LAL encourages participants to arrive promptly at
2:30pm, ready to receive instructions. Late arrivals welcome
to participate, though some wait time for assistance may be
necessary.
Lexington Art League
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Bluegrass Youth Ballet
3 - 4:30pm
The Colors of BYB
Bluegrass Youth Ballet Studio
1595 Mercer Rd. Suite 150
(859) 271-4472
www.bluegrassyouthballet.com
Join Bluegrass Youth Ballet for a series of free performances,
beginning at 3pm with a ballet demonstration, followed
at 3:30pm by a studio performance including Huapango
and other pieces. At 4pm a presentation of creative
movement and modern dance classes for ages 3 - 7
will be held as well. Refreshments will be served.
Argentine Tango
3:30 – 6pm
Milonga Tango
Natasha’s Café
112 Esplanade
(859) 420-6780
www.lexingtonvintagedance.org
The Argentine Tango Group, presented by the Lexington Vintage
Dance Society, is hosting a Milonga at Natasha’s Café. A Milonga
is a dance event at which the Argentine Tango is danced.
Everyone is welcome to come and dance, or just watch if you
like. There is no charge, but it is considered polite to order
something to eat or drink at Natasha’s while there.
Lexington Children’s Theatre
Jr. Company and Company B Performance
4 - 4:45pm
(859) 254-4546
www.lctonstage.org
Lexington Children’s Theatre’s Jr. Company and Company B are
two troupes of motivated young artists who work with LCT’s staff
to explore all aspects of theatre: acting, design and directing.
Join these talented young people as they present fresh, new
versions of multi-cultural folktales and scenes from classic plays.
Appropriate for all ages. Seating is limited.
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Kentucky Chinese American Association
5 - 9pm
Chinese New Year Celebration 2010
Lexington Opera House
www.kyacap.org/
Come celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Opera House. The free
event will feature traditional festival music on Chinese instruments,
Beijing opera and acrobatics. Chinese dance artist, Cheryl Pan, has
trained over 50 local dancers to perform. Ming Ke’s Chinese Music
Group from Cincinnati will perform traditional and contemporary
music for the pipa. Free tickets can be obtained in advance to
reserve your seat by contacting the Kentucky Chinese American
Association through the website.
Mecca Dance Studio
1 – 2pm
Dances of the Gypsy Trail
Art Museum at UK
5 - 8pm
Art Club
(859) 257-5716
The British Are Coming! Discover the New English Art Club is one of
an ongoing series at the Museum that brings together the best in
private regional collections and makes the art available for public
viewing, often for the first time.
Lexington Traditional Dance Association
7:30 -8pm
Contra Dance Lessons
(859) 255-2951
www.lexarts.org
Contra Dancing is a form of American folk dance in which the dancers
form a set of two parallel lines which run the length of the hall. It
is led by a caller and accompanied by live music. Free lessons from
7:30pm - 8pm. There will be a Contra dance following the lesson for $7 for
those that are interested in attending.
Mecca Dance Studio will perform dances of the Gypsy Trail in
ArtsPlace performance Hall.
SUNDAY
Living Arts and Science Center
12 - 2pm
Design & Build: The Art of Architecture
Downtown Arts Center (1st Floor Lobby next to Alfalfa’s)
(859) 252-5222
www.lasclex.org
Design and build a work of art as you learn about the
principles of architecture and explore its various styles. Be
inspired by a masterpiece or create one of your own! We’ll
be using a variety of found and recycled materials to create
some stunning structures for you to take home. Participants
will also receive a gift bag of creative fun and LASC program
information. Design activities will highlight the LASC’s
current hands-on Discovery Exhibit, The Architecture of Life
which explores the structures of animals, plants, buildings,
and bridges! Bring a friend and join the fun!
Kentucky Repertory Dance Theatre
New Works KRDT 2010
3 - 4pm
(859) 277-6466
www.krdt.org
The Kentucky Repertory Dance theatre is developing new
works based on a story beginning with a dream and ending
with a loving bond that results in joy for a whole community.
At the 2010 Arts Showcase Weekend join KRDT and Laus
Deo (ministry team of KRDT) as they share the beginnings
of the work-in-progress to be showcased at in their spring
performance in June.
1 - 3pm
Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors Open Rehearsal
Art Museum at UK
12 - 5pm
Art Club
(859) 257-5716
The British Are Coming! Discover the New English Art Club is
one of an ongoing series at the Museum that brings together the
best in private regional collections and makes the art available
for public viewing, often for the first time.
Room 22 in UK Fine Arts Building
Rose Street
www.bajazz.org
(859) 223-8407
As part of Arts Showcase Weekend, the public is welcome
to attend an open rehearsal of the Bluegrass Area Jazz
Ambassadors, a 17-piece community big band, as it rehearses
for its upcoming spring events.
SUNDAY
Bluegrass Area Jazz Association
Lexington, KY 40507
Event Sponsor
Arts Showcase Weekend February 5 - 7, 2010

2010 brochure outlines

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