Jan/Feb 2008

P lacerAr ts
Ar ts Newsmagazine & Calendar of Events J a nu a r y / F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8
Performing Arts
Center Stage
PlacerArts Turns 25
Dancing with a
Local Star
Art Patron Jane
Chapman Ames
Volume 14, Number 1
Rocklin artist Gayle Rappaport-Weiland
specializes in rice-paper collages, like the one
pictured here. To see more of her work, go
to grappaport.com or visit the Amiee Taylor
Handcrafted Gallery at 163 Mill St. in Grass
Valley. Rappaport-Weiland also teaches a
range of painting classes in the area.
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Making Performing Arts Center Stage
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Dancing with a Local Star
10
PlacerArts Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
12 A Glutton for Living
by Janis Dice
With growing demand, several performing
arts center proposals get glowing reviews
by Pat Lucas
Dynamic choreographer lifts dance
education to new stages in Placer County
by John McCreadie
Local support, creative ideas and committed leadership
makes agency a model for regional arts organizations
by Stuart Rawlings
Longtime art patron Jane Chapman Ames
maintains her zest for life well into her 80s
14 The Score
Young Musician Takes Commanding Role in Auburn Symphony
by Ronald D. Greenwood
16 Arts News
News about arts and culture in and around Placer County
20 Arts Calendar
Galleries, Music, Dance, Museums, Events, Festivals, Film,
Theatre, Classes, Arts for Children and Calls to Artists
37 Poets Speak
Twilight
by Lindsey Hoyt
38 End Paper
Why We Need the Arts in School Curriculum
by Rudy Browne
About the Cover
The bright neon lights of the Roseville Theatre electrify the night
sky at its Vernon St. location in downtown. One of two homes
for the Magic Circle Theatre group, the new façade captures the
1920s era with its “neon blade” design – similar to one that
originally greeted theatergoers when the combination movie and
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vaudeville theater fisrt opened. Installed several years ago, it’s
part of ongoing improvements being made to this elegant lady.
The photo is courtesy of Magic Circle Theatre, which received a
$200,000 grant from the James Irvine Foundation to help it
manage its growth. For information about performances, visit
mcircle.org or call (916) 782-1777.
Perspectives
Silver Bells Take on New Meaning . . .
T
his new year marks PlacerArts’ silver anniversary with 25 years of public service. In this
and forthcoming issues of Perspectives, we
will showcase many of the people connected
with PlacerArts’ founding, history and progress. Our silver anniversary also brings with it
several other milestones: Auburn Art Walks’
15th season, the Library Garden Amphitheatre
20th musical Summer Series, and the 15th
annual Autumn Art Studios Tour. We’ll talk to
volunteers involved in these public programs
over the years to hear about the monumental
efforts essential to making these events timeproven successes.
In this issue, Perspectives editor and writer
John McCreadie provides an overview of
PlacerArts with a snapshot of its modest
beginnings through its recent foray onto the
Internet Superhighway [See our feature story
on page 10: PlacerArts Celebrates Milestone
Anniversary].
During the year, Perspectives will proudly
profile some of the arts patrons who have
helped make the arts successful in Placer
County. Our first such feature comes from
writer Stuart Rawlings in this edition about
Jane Chapman Ames. If you have never met
Jane, you’ll want to after reading her story [A
Glutton for Life on page 12]. What a dynamic
lady!
In the following pages, we also will update
you on the drives underway to develop topquality regional performing arts centers thanks
to the research efforts of our regular features
contributor Janis Dice [Making Performing Arts
Center Stage on page 5]. And we will introduce you to our local version of Dancing with
the Stars courtesy of writer Pat Lucas and her
profile of Jennifer Bradford and the Northern
California Dance Conservatory in Roseville
[Dancing with a Local Star on page 8].
We’ll provide guest Director Messages this
year to share the voices of others important
to the legacy of PlacerArts. We’ll also look
at how the PlacerArts’ team provides public
services on behalf of the County of Placer
and its cities, and the Placer County Office of
Education as a designated State Local Partner
to the California Arts Council.
We’ll delve into how strategic
partnerships, such as with the
City of Roseville, volunteer committees and professional leadership, help multiply every public
and private dollar invested.
We’ll want to hear from you,
too. In coming editions, we’ll survey our readers to find out what
you value in this publication and
other PlacerArts’ programs. That’s
important because no matter
how much we cherish our rich
heritage, we never want to lose
focus on how to propel the arts
forward in this growing county
through the coming years.
Hear Them Ring
We’re ringing in the New Year and you can
help us make new friends and keep our existing benefactors by sharing the good news
about the spectrum of programs and services
available through PlacerArts – and in the constellation of arts, culture and heritage organizations – throughout Placer County.
There is so much to look forward to and
to celebrate. We’re excited about Roseville
Arts! Blue Line Gallery, which opens Feb. 2
on Vernon St., and for a new round of Poetry
Out Loud: National Recitation Contest for
high school students all over Placer County.
This regional competition will take place on
Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in the JB Gale Little Theatre
of Roseville High School. On the east slope,
North Tahoe Arts will feature Wild Encounters
Photography. At The Arts Building in Auburn,
seven resident artists will embark on a journal project to share the process of developing new works of art. You’ll be able to share
their journey and confer with them through
their New Works, New Beginnings blog via
PlacerArts.org.
Happy New Year and New Beginnings to
All!
– Angela Juliano Tahti
Executive Director
Perspectives The PlacerArts
team provides a
range of public
services. (From left
to right) Program
Specialists Rosie
Stillwell and Shawn
Silver, Roseville Arts
Administrator Judi
Nicholson, Program
Specialist Karen
Killebrew, and
Executive Director
Angela Tahti.
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Contributing Writers
Perspectives, a bi-monthly publication of PlacerArts, provides:
a forum for communication between artists, arts and culture
organizations and the public; promotes public access and participation to residents and visitors; and increases public awareness
and advocacy for arts, culture and humanities of the region.
Mission Statement
PlacerArts is the Arts Council of Placer County
a nonprofit, public benefit agency and
Catalyst for the Arts and Humanities.
PlacerArts
Executive Committee
Susan Dupre, Chair, Christian Valley
Susan Giles, Vice-chair, Loomis
Priscilla N. Richter, Secretary, District 3 Loomis
Anu Vuorikoski, Treasurer, Auburn
Board of Trustees
Rick Brown, Trustee At Large
David Imgrund, Trustee At Large, Auburn
John Johnson, Trustee At Large, Roseville
Claudette Mitchel-Weismantel, District 4, Elverta
Marie Seward, Trustee At Large, Roseville
Joan Stockbridge, Trustee At Large, Auburn
Jan White, Trustee at Large, Newcastle
Barbara Wauters, Trustee At Large, Auburn
Vacant, District 1, Granite Bay
Vacant, District 2, Lincoln/Rocklin
Vacant, District 5, East Slope
Advisory Team
Dave Breninger, Chair Emeritus
Dick Cushman, Resource Development
April Maynard, Chair Emeritus
Penny Lane, Finance Consultant
Norma Brink, Accountant
Program Team
Angela Tahti, Executive Director
Judi Nicholson, Arts Administrator, Roseville
Karen Killebrew, Program Specialist
Shawn Silver, Program Specialist
Rosie Stilwell, Program Specialist
Perspectives
Editor: John McCreadie
Design/Production: Blue Cat Studio, Inc.
Printer: Auburn Printers, Inc.
Publisher: Angela Tahti, Arts Council of Placer County
Publication and distribution of Perspectives is made possible
with support from the County of Placer, the California Arts
Council State-Local Partnership and the City of Roseville Arts
Partnership Programs., the Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Lincoln,
Loomis, Rocklin and Roseville Chambers of Commerce, the
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, the Placer County
Visitors Council, and Placer Valley Tourism.
Perspectives, published six times a year, is sent to members
and distributed via the public library system countywide and
regionally. Copies are available at PlacerArts offices in Auburn
and Roseville as well as at the California Welcome Center
Auburn. Opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed are
those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views
of public partners, the Arts Council of Placer County Board
of Trustees or the city of Roseville Cultural Arts Committee,
or their, staff, advertisers, or contributors. Letters, suggestions,
and story ideas are welcomed. Calendar items, along with
Janis Dice (‘Making Performing Arts Center Stage,’ pg. 5) is a pho-
tojournalist who also writes for Gold Country Media newspapers,
including the Auburn Journal, Prosper magazine and Comstock’s
Business magazine.
Pat Lucas (‘Dancing with a Local Star’ pg. 8) is a writer, public
relations consultant and artist. She’s written for a host of business
magazines and newspapers including the Salinas Californian,
Pacific Grove Tribune, FSA Journal and Education Today. She is a
member of the Placer Arts League (PAL).
John McCreadie (‘PlacerArts Celebrates Milestone Anniversary,’ pg.
10) is a writer, journalist, and editor for Perspectives. He contributes
to area publications, writes for high-technology companies, and
designs landscape plans for businesses and residences in Placer
County.
Stuart Rawlings (‘A Glutton for Living,’ pg. 12) is a writer, attorney,
professor and social worker who lives in the Auburn area. He also
is the president of Sierra Dreams Press, director of the Auburn Arts
Contest, and leader of the Auburnaires singing quartet.
Ronald D. Greenwood (‘Young Musician Takes Commanding
Role in Auburn Symphony,’ pg. 14) is a regular contributor to
Perspectives covering classical music. He serves on the Auburn
Symphony Board of Directors, now in his fifth year, and was a past
president. He is a pediatrician in private practice in Roseville and a
classical music enthusiast with an extensive music collection.
All of Perspectives’ contributing writers can be reached by e-mail at
[email protected].
‘Via Freshi’ is an original
watercolor by Auburn
artist and art instructor
Sandy Delehanty.
She will offer two
classes in January.
Visit sandydelehanty.com
for details.
photographs, may be sent to Perspectives electronically
via: www.PlacerArts.org/calendar. Deadline for the
March/April 2008 issue: January 15, 2008.
PlacerArts
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Making Performing Arts Center Stage
With demand growing, several performing arts center proposals get glowing reviews
by Janis Dice
R
emember those classic Mickey Rooney-Judy
Garland movies, where they decide to put on
a big show in the old barn? If they lived in the
greater Placer County area, they might find it
already booked. Big on the performing arts
– but short on adequate venues – the region
has several allies looking at ways to provide
more facilities to host musicians, dancers, singers, symphonies and other local and visiting
entertainers.
“There are just too many groups and not
enough time available at the existing facilities,”
says Kevin Summers, director of development
for the Placer Theatre Ballet. “We continue to
grow every year, and our audience is growing
more and more, but we have no where to put
them.”
Like most other non-profit arts organizations in the territory, the Ballet rents space
from churches and high schools to present
their programs. Not only is there tremendous
competition for the auditoriums, and an inability to confirm reservations the necessary year
in advance, they often lack professional-level
amenities.
With productions involving more than 100
dancers, the Placer Theatre Ballet troupe needs
flyways, high-tech lighting and music systems,
dressing rooms and a stage spacious enough
to accommodate its assembly of larger-than-life
sets. And it needs to be in Placer County, says
Summers. “We’ve looked at traveling to the
Mondavi Center at UC Davis, but we’re Placer
based and want to remain in Placer,” he says.
“That’s where our audience is.”
Five months ago, Summers, along with representatives from Sierra Community Chorus
and a few other performing groups and private patrons, came together to explore the
possibility of creating a state-of-the-art facility
in South Placer. Operating under the name
South Placer Performing Arts Center (SOPPAC),
the handful of committee members is trying to
find a solution to the overcrowded arts scene,
including forming partnerships with educational institutions.
“We know there are people in South Placer
coming from very cultural-rich communities
who will support our efforts,” says Summers.
“But we know we’re going to have to find an
‘angel’ in Placer County who will help provide
funding; like the Mondavis did in Davis, and
like the Gallo family did for the arts center
in Modesto. Finding that angel is one of the
issues we have to face.”
The SOPPAC committee is aware of efforts
in Auburn to makeover the vintage State
Theater into the Auburn Placer Performing
Arts Center, “but we feel South Placer is a better location for what we’re trying to accomplish,” Summers explains. “We’re targeting
Rocklin, Roseville, and Granite Bay audiences.
And we need a space that will accommodate
larger audiences than that center will hold.
Still in its infancy, the SOPPAC movement
is taking its first baby steps; collecting data
on the capabilities of existing facilities in the
region. “We’re a minimum of five years away
from seeing anything happening,” Summers
predicts.
The Placer Theatre
Ballet is just one of
many regional performing arts groups
looking for more
stage venues in the
county as audience
attendance grows.
Tahoe Area Theatre
By that time, Sierra Nevada College may have
its performing arts center up and running.
Just across the Placer County line in Incline
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The Cascade
Theater in Redding,
Calif. was a model
for the plan to
remodel Auburn’s
Old State Theater
on Lincoln Way.
The front façade
of Auburn’s Old
State Theater will
be improved later
this year as part of
the Project Auburn
volunteer effort.
Village, Nevada, that state’s
only private four-year liberal
arts college is expecting to
grow a new arts building
within five years. Identified
in the college’s Master Plan,
the addition will provide the
student population with classrooms, rehearsal halls and
performing platforms, and
serve as a hub for community
cultural offerings as well.
“It will be like our awardwinning eco-friendly Tahoe
Center for Environmental
Sciences building: an organic
place; a living, breathing thing
that students will be in every
day,” says Cynthia McClelland,
vice president, and director of marketing and
public relations. “It will be a place where
students can learn, and then perform what
they’ve learned.”
Eight months ago, the 40-year-old college
became partners with the Aspen Learning
Center, which promotes “food for the brain;
a place for intelligent conversation; a ‘brain
trust,’ if you will,” McClelland says, “We lend
ourselves to that kind of learning; drawing
people in to communicate and exchange
ideas.”
Because it is part of the college’s master
design plan, the performing arts building is
toward the top of its future priorities, “so
we’re not going to go out and do a capital
campaign,” she notes. But the school will need
input and assistance from the Lake Tahoe
community.
“There are more than 100 non-profit organizations in the Tahoe Basin. And we’re finding
that the needs of the chamber music people
are different than what the choir needs, and
they have different needs than another group.
So we’re still getting our feet wet, trying to
determine what will serve us all best.”
With Lake Tahoe drawing retired professionals to its shoreline boroughs, McClelland is
finding rich sources of experience in organizations willing to share their varied knowledge.
The school also is requesting input from members of the Parasol Community Foundation,
which is dedicated to philanthropy in the
Truckee-Tahoe area. In 1996, it developed the
$10 million Donald W. Reynolds Center where
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non-profits can work together under one roof
to coordinate and maximize their efforts in the
areas of arts and culture; education and youth
development; environment; and social services.
“We’re using the arts and culture resources
to get focus groups together, plus learning
what others have done, so we don’t have to
reinvent the wheel,” McClelland reports.
Auburn Theatre
While that coalition works to define its needs,
the Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center’s
(APPAC) board of directors is entering its next
phase of remodeling a movie theater into a
variety venue.
Opened on Dec. 26, 1930, the original theater displayed beautiful interior décor with
ornate furnishings, technologically advanced
sound projection and 1,325 seats. In the late
1990’s, two long-time boosters for the City
of Auburn – Doris Viera and Esther Stanton
– initiated a grassroots crusade to fashion a
performing arts center from the old theater.
Besides saving an historical landmark and
helping to revitalize the mid-town district,
the site would become home to the Auburn
Symphony.
That’s one reason art patron Sue Dings got
involved with the project. Dings, a member of
the Auburn Arts Commission, on the board of
the Auburn Community Concert Association,
and a violinist in the Auburn Symphony
orchestra, knows first hand how badly a performing center is needed. After playing for
years on the stage at Placer High School, she
feels the need for roomier digs.
“When you get the risers and 70 musicians
up there, there’s no room to move your bow,”
she says. “And it’s difficult to schedule outside
artists when there are such limited dates available at the school auditorium. That’s why we
need another place for concerts.”
Granted tax-exempt status by the Internal
Revenue Service in the summer of 2001, the
Performing Arts Committee (PAC) raised and
borrowed a total $805,000 to purchase the
State Theater building in the spring of 2006.
The next phase is matching a grant from the
city to begin exterior alterations.
“We have an opportunity for the performing arts center to become an icon that will
draw people from all over the region to see
all kinds of performers and hear all types of
music. And they can help pay for it with their
generous tax-deductible donations,” Dings
says, laughing. “We know there are people out
there with the resources to contribute, if we
can just spark their interest.”
That enthusiasm might be easier to ignite
once repair and renovation of the front elevation begins. “We want to put a 1937 façade on
the building, including a new marquee and
vertical neon sign,” says Paul Ogden, president
of the board. “But we will need to raise funds
to match a $125,000 grant we received from
the city’s redevelopment agency to do it.”
Selected by Project Auburn as its 2008
cause, the homegrown community service volunteers could supply the construction materials
and labor needed. “We can use that effort to
fix the front of the building, then come in and
add the sign and marquee,” Ogden proposes.
As Auburn’s former city manager, Ogden
knows a rehabilitated theater could positively impact the entire downtown district. It
happened in Visalia, Antioch and Redding;
communities that have accomplished similar
feats. “It is great for the arts; historic preservation; economic development and spawning
new businesses,” he says. “The potential is
immense.”
However, at a time when natural disaster victims, disease researchers and depleted charities
are vying for donations, finding ways to fund a
home for cultural pursuits is challenging.
“We need to get people to believe in our
project, because we have a solid plan, an
architectural firm working on options that will
work, and we know what others have done,”
Ogden says. “Everybody likes the concept.
They are just waiting for something to happen.
It’s time for something to happen and this is
our year for things to really start moving.”
The next APPAC fundraiser is a chamber music concert
featuring cellist Burke Schuchmann and pianist Richard
Cionco on Jan. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer United
Methodist Church. Call (530) 885-0156 for details.
Perspectives The architectural
drawing for the
proposed 1930era marquee and
vertical neon sign
will one day be
affixed to the
front of the Old
State Theater as
part of a plan
to transform the
movie theater into
the Auburn Placer
Performing Arts
Center.
A rendered photo
of Auburn’s Old
State Theater
shows what the
building will look
like when plans to
remodel the building’s exterior get
funded. The plan
is to convert the
movie theater into
a regional performing arts center.
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Dancing with a Local Star
by Pat Lucas
“Seeing children
develop, and seeing
their talents grow
is truly rewarding. It feeds my
soul,” says Jennifer
Bradford, director of Northern
California Dance
Conservatory in
Roseville.
W
alking into the Northern California Dance
Conservatory (NCDC) in Roseville for the first
time, one is struck with the building’s clean
lines and spaciousness. But it’s the energy
emanating from staff and students alike that’s
the real attention grabber and tells visitors this
is a place where exciting things happen. And
when you meet the conservatory’s director
– Jennifer Bradford – you instantly know why.
The 33-year-old Bradford is a dynamo with
a dancer’s toned body, flawless posture and
an infectious enthusiasm for all things dance.
Her vivacious spirit is the driving force behind
this fledgling dance and performance center,
evidenced by her unyielding tenaciousness
to design and construct the building from the
ground up. To no one’s surprise, she did not
compromise on the design details as she created a cutting-edge, dance-centric facility – ideally located across from the Roseville Galleria
– with a real community focus.
“Our goal in building NCDC is to bring
top education to all levels of dancers in the
community, whether they’re beginners taking
dance once a week or serious dancers who
are training to dance professionally,” Bradford
says. “We want to give the community quality
dance experiences – both through education
and performance.”
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Her vision to create a professional dance
setting was realized when the doors opened
in June 2006. The center features all genres
of dance – ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and modern, plus Pilates training for core strength. It’s
grown quickly and now trains more than 300
students, ranging in age from two years to
adults. “Everything here is state-of-the-art to
support a top-notch, healthy environment for
dance,” Bradford explains. “For instance, we
built professional floors to minimize injury and
maximize a dancer’s performance.”
For her, the NCDC is way more than a business. She believes dance is a part of all of
our lives – whether we realize it or not. Some
do it at home when no one is looking, at the
health club or at social parties, but most of us
enjoy dance in some capacity in our lives. “It’s
something that can enrich anyone, even if it’s
just helping someone get physically active and
off the couch,” she says.
The NCDC employs 20 people, including
specialists in hip-hop, ballet, modern and tap,
in addition to a full-time office staff and a costume mistress. Bradford searched extensively
for local dance professionals, hiring from the
local area, but with one exception. She went
to Ontario, Canada to find Théodore Constant,
the facility’s ballet master. Constant, originally
from Bucharest, Romania, spoke with Bradford
for five months before agreeing to accept the
position at the conservatory.
“Jennifer is very interesting, open, straightforward and professional,” he says. “She’s also
willing to go big and excel in the arts – not
for her own sake – but for the students and
the community. I really liked that about her, as
well as the idea of establishing a professional
dance company that would bring a high level
of dance performance to this region. We have
the same work ethic and expectations, and
working together is pure bliss.”
Wide Allure
The facility draws students from all over the
region – south from Elk Grove to as far north
Dynamic choreographer lifts dance
education to new stages in Placer County
as Auburn and Placerville. They range from
recreational dancers, who come once a week,
to pre-professionals, who virtually live at the
studio every day, often practicing after school
late into the evening.
The pre-professional students are training
to enter a university dance program or join
a professional company. “The curriculum for
the pre-professional students is very strict,”
says Bradford. In addition to dance classes
and rehearsals, students take coursework in
choreography and improvisation, attend master
classes with instructors and choreographers
from around the world, and take on performance opportunities several times each year.
She adds: “The balance of structure, professionalism and discipline in a fun, positive and
healthy environment comprises the core elements at NCDC.”
Bradford found encouragement from both
the business and the arts communities in
Placer County. “It’s nice to be a part of an
arts community that is growing and vital, and
we feel our participation is helping to elevate
the cultural and performing arts here,” she
says. “The business community also has been
amazingly supportive, which is unique for an
arts concern.” In fact, Bradford found local
stardom when named the 2007 Entrepreneur
of the Year by the Roseville Chamber of
Commerce, which she says was “a delightful
surprise.”
Originally from San Jose, California,
Bradford discovered early on she was a good
dancer, but that her true talent and passion
was choreography. “That path was chosen for
me, because I began to get choreography jobs
as early as age 15,” she explains. “Through
choreography, I discovered an abiding passion
for teaching. Seeing children develop, and
seeing their talents grow is truly rewarding. It
feeds my soul.”
Bradford maintains that children – especially
teenagers – can express themselves through
dance, when they often can’t in other ways.
Dance helps give kids structure and also helps
with discipline, responsibility, self-motivation
and focus, she says. “There are many times
we’ll be in class, and a child will start to cry,”
she says. “Dance is an amazing avenue for
self-expression – especially during the teenage
years – where they’re developing and going
through so much emotionality. Here, with
dance, they can.”
And for her students and the community at
large, Bradford and her remarkable staff are
the stars who indeed make exciting things
happen.
New Black Box Theater Debuts
Jen Bradford just can’t
help herself. After building Roseville’s Northern
California Dance
Conservatory (NCDC) from
the ground up and getting
the state-of-the-art dance
facility up and running, the
energetic owner and choreographer launched into
creating a premier Black
Box Theatre. Common at
major universities and in
large cities, such theaters
are ideal venues where small companies of singers, dancers, performers, visual artists, theater groups or poets can rent space to showcase
their work.
Thanks to Bradford’s vision of bringing such a facility to this
region, the Black Box Theater is now open in the NCDC building
– across from the Roseville Galleria. The conservatory will host its first
show entitled “BackStage 2008” on Feb. 1 - 2.
The theatre is equipped with professional lighting, a huge warehouse door to facilitate large sets and comfortable tiered seating, providing a small, intimate theater designed to give audiences a unique
“up close and personal” experience, says Bradford.
PlacerArts supported Bradford’s construction efforts through a
“fiscal receiver” partnership that makes contributions to the Black
Box Theater tax-deductible.
For details about performances or renting the facility, call (916)
791-2061 or visit ncdc.com.
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PlacerArts Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
by John McCreadie
B
ring on the birthday
cake; PlacerArts turns 25
PlacerArts leadership spans
three decades
since in began in
1983 with three
executive directors. (From left)
Current PlacerArts
Executive Director
Angela Tahti, Larry
Luis Ortiz and the
organization’s first
paid director Persia
Woolley.
The old Carnegie
building once
housed the Auburn
Public Library and
later, PlacerArts
offices, but now
provides studio
space for seven
artists-in-residency,
including Gerda
Francesca, who
worked with the
PlacerArts to create the program in
2000.
10
this year.
What began as a
sparsely organized group
of artists in the Auburn
area 25 years ago has
since grown into a spearhead organization serving hundreds of artists,
musicians and performers
– in addition to being a
bedrock for preserving and showcasing the
region’s culture and humanities – throughout
Placer County and the Sierra foothills. What’s
more, the group has morphed into a model
of success for arts organizations in the greater
Northern California area and continues to partner with state and national arts affiliates to further its cause locally.
Modern day PlacerArts, known officially as
the Arts Council of Placer County, is almost
unrecognizable from its humble beginnings.
Today, the not-for-profit, public-benefit agency
manages a $350,000 annual budget, including wide-ranging grants, service contracts
and donations. It partners with regional organizations such as the Roseville Curtural Arts
Committee, North Tahoe Arts and the Lincoln
Arts and Culture Foundation. It publishes the
bi-monthly Perspectives newsmagazine; provides support to introduce school children
to arts and humanities; and promotes a vast
array of artist, cultural and tourism endeavors. It now operates out of a spacious center in downtown Auburn with full-time staff
members along with a legion of volunteers,
all focused on a singular purpose: To be the
catalyst for the arts and humanities in Placer
County.
But it’s modest beginnings in 1983 became
the catalyst for creating the successful organization that has been dedicated to nurturing, growing and promoting arts and culture
throughout the county for a quarter of a century. It began in the aged, but elegant Carnegie
building that once housed the Auburn Public
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Library with the support of local city council
members, who leased the site to the arts organization for a single dollar. The California Arts
Council in Sacramento also was instrumental
by providing seed money.
According to Persia Woolley, who held the
organization’s first paid position as executive
director: “Back then, there were few artists
and no place for them to show their work.”
At that time, the organization was named
Artcetera.
Woolley applied her extensive public relations background to build awareness of the
group with both artists and the public. But it
was Larry Luis Ortiz, an established ceramics
artist, who soon took over directing the organization and put it on the fast track to being a
local success story.
“Larry has been invaluable to the organization’s achievements over the years,” says current Executive Director Angela Tahti, who has
held the position for the past 11 years. “He
had a vision and did so much to make that
vision a reality.”
Ortiz’s eight-year term as executive director
began with a slew of challenges. At the time,
funding sources were scarce, accounting methods were in disarray and general organization
was loose, says Ortiz. He changed all that by
putting into place the organizational infrastructure needed to sustain the group’s ongoing
efforts.
Local support, creative ideas and committed leadership
makes agency a model for regional arts organizations
Birth of the Arts Council
Several years into his term, through a countywide planning process, Artcetera transitioned
from a city entity to a public-benefit agency
with a countywide mission. A legal name
change was filed to represent that shift in
focus, becoming the Arts Council of Placer
County.
But perhaps one of Ortiz’s greatest accomplishments was to structure the organization
outside of direct state and local funding programs, which would have made it dependent entirely on state funding. That not only
prompted the development of creative and
sustainable local programs and arts-related
events, it helped keep the agency solvent
when state funding declined over the years. “It
helped us through some pretty tough times to
have our own independent funding sources,”
he says.
The programs Ortiz developed still exist
today. Along with board member Anthony
Gill, he inaugurated the Auburn Art Walk
with only four venues. The popular Auburn
Art Walk events now support more than 35
venues for local artists to display and sell their
works. Many other outstanding programs also
were launched with the Arts Council encouragement, including Roseville’s Music-In-thePark series, Art for Schools in North Tahoe,
Feats of Clay in Lincoln, Music-in-the-Park and
the Library Garden Series in Auburn.
Today, under Tahti’s direction, the Arts
Council has continued to grow in leaps and
bounds. Once again, a new moniker – simply
PlacerArts – has been introduced to help bring
greater recognition to the organization and
to scurry away confusion that it is a county
department.
Early in her term, the organization’s newsletter, designed to help create awareness of
the organization and help with fundraising,
was revamped into a newsmagazine and
event calendar. Today, about 5,000 copies of
Perspectives, with professional-level features
and arts news, are distributed countywide and
mailed directly to supporters.
The organization also
outgrew its
space in the old
library building.
Now, thanks
to the efforts
of both Ortiz
and Tahti, the
organization
anchors The
Arts Building in
a high-profile
location in downtown Auburn with a satellite
office in downtown Roseville, as part of its
partnership with the city. The statuesque old
Carnegie building also took on a new role as
an Artists-in-Residence studio. It’s now home
to seven artists who work in various art forms.
More recently, PlacerArts has embraced the
Internet with two new programs designed
to help bring artists and patrons together.
Launched last year, the Regional Artist Registry
and Public Arts Registry provide a link to connect patrons, businesses and event coordinators directly with artists. Separately, the webbased Online Arts Calendar now provides an
easy-to-use location for artists and their organizations to publicize events, classes and performances.
Yet, the organization’s greatest impact
today could be the influence it’s had on the
greater Northern California arts communities.
PlacerArts success over the years has made
it a model for smaller arts concerns that seek
to emulate its success. Both Tahti and Ortiz
continue to share the organization’s story with
many growing affiliates throughout the region.
California Arts Council Director Muriel
Johnson says it best. “PlacerArts is booming
right along with Placer County. And best of
all, it has a legacy of helping other arts organizations and helping the community to grow
and move forward.”
Perspectives Metal sculptor
Steve Harrington
poses with one of
his art pieces last
year during the
PlacerArts sponsored 14th Annual
Autumn Art Studios
Tour, one of the
organization’s flagship annual events.
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A Glutton for Living
by Stuart Rawlings
E
ver wonder what it would
be like to be 88-years-old? For
Local art patron
Jane Chapman
Ames took up tap
dancing at age 65
– about 23 years
ago – where she
won a prize for
her “Puttin’ on the
Ritz” routine at
Caesar’s Palace in
Lake Tahoe.
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most of us, the number conjures
up fears of being homebound,
having no energy or perhaps, a
sense of uselessness. But for 88year-old Jane Erickson Chapman
Ames, nothing could be farther
from reality.
Chapman Ames’ life has been
filled with lots of things, many
of them revolving around her
love for the arts, and many of
them she still enjoys today. Her
activities include writing, acting,
modeling, tap dancing, playing
piano and the accordion, taking
time to explore her spirituality, enjoying her friends and
children – all with a boundless
energy and a wonderful sense
of humor that still envelops her
day-to-day life.
“I’m a glutton for living,” says
the 43-year resident of Placer
County, who has carefully taken
time to document her life and
times in a personal diary. Her lifetime journal
began on her eighth birthday on Jan. 6, 1928
with this simple entry:
in my head”), and then by a psychotic cow
(“who fractured my back and crushed my right
elbow”). Her father, Bill, was a hard-working
Norwegian farmer, and her mother, Myrtle,
was a sensitive schoolteacher who suffered
through three miscarriages and raising four
children during the depression era. Chapman
Ames, who by nature is optimistic, learned
how to play classical piano and write prizewinning essays.
At age 14, Chapman Ames went to Spokane
to attend high school. She lived and worked
for her room and board with several families,
doing chores such as caring for younger children and tending a greenhouse. Once, she
painted an entire house, working for just onedollar a day. She also was active in modeling,
singing in the glee club, and taking lead roles
in school plays. During this period, she recalls
many challenges in the homes she lived, but
sees them through rose-colored glasses, believing “all life is a lesson.”
Her first husband was a handsome World
War II Army man named Joe Chapman. He
was a tank platoon commander under General
“Got an ever-sharp pencil and two books. Went
to church in the sleigh, continued reading The
Bobbsey Twins, and had a good time all afternoon with my friend Genevieve…”
Life wasn’t always easy for Chapman Ames.
Born on a farm 50 miles north of Spokane,
Washington in 1920, she remembers getting
up early each morning to milk cows, feed
chickens and herd cattle. In childhood, she
was bitten in the face by a blind man’s dog,
chased by a ram through a barbed wire fence,
attacked by a rooster (“who pecked a hole
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Jane Chapman Ames, an active patron of the arts,
enjoys a birthday celebration with five of her fifteen
great grandchildren. The 88-year-old says she’s a “glutton for living” and keeps busy with a host of activities
that could exhaust someone half her age.
Longtime art patron Jane Chapman Ames
maintains her zest for life well into her 80s
George Patton and General Omar Bradley.
Wounded several times, he received many
medals, including the Silver Star. After returning home, however, Chapman Ames says he
was “not the same man.” They separated in
1949 and she returned to Spokane with their
young son, Michael. She kept her spirits up by
playing the piano, working for service organizations, modeling for artists, writing in her
journal and, “first and foremost, being a single
mother,” she says.
Aviation mechanic Bob Ames, a widower
with five children, became her second husband. She became an instant mother to the
children, and as she says, “loved every minute
of it.” She has stayed close with them and
their progeny through many marriages, divorces and deaths. In 1964, the Ames’ moved their
family to Auburn, which she called “a perfect
place to live.” In 1978, after their children
left home, she attended Sierra College and
later earned degrees in history and journalism
from California State University, Sacramento.
She wrote articles for the Sacramento Union
and had a weekly column in the Territorial
Dispatch. She also modeled for well-known
Auburn sculptor Kenneth Fox, and took up
tap dancing at age 65.
The Ames’ separated in 1987, but remained
close until Bob’s death in 2002. During the
early 1990s, the Clinton Administration named
Chapman Ames an AmeriCorps Ambassador.
Her primary work then, as it is now, was to
ensure that young delinquents received fair
sentencing when convicted of crimes through
the Placer County Juvenile Justice Delinquency
Prevention Commission. “The juveniles open
up to her because they like and trust her,”
says Karen Green, the Peer Court coordinator.
“They also love her sense of humor and zest
for life.”
Chapman Ames also is open about heath
issues she’s faced over the years and continues
to make diet and exercise a part of her every-
day life. “I have
had 12 major
medical challenges in my lifetime
and every one
has been a blessing from God,”
she says. “When
I was (diagnosed
as) hypoglycemic,
I went on a strict
diet of fresh fruit
and vegetables
– with no cakes or pies – and had to exercise
at least one hour each day. I have tried to do
this ever since, and it has kept me healthy.”
She endures the deaths of friends and relatives, realizing she is one of the last of her
generation. “So how do I handle this?” she
asks. “I work every week for the Juvenile
Commission for the Peer Court. I go to Tai
Chi classes at the Senior Center. I do modeling
for the Patron’s Club, and some acting for the
American Association of University Women.
Then I go to the Unity Church of Auburn
and take courses there such as ‘Buddha is as
Buddha Does.’ Also, did I mention . . . I’ve
been in three theater productions for Sierra
College (Little Women, Stage Door and Our
Town), in two movies (Phenomenon and
Holding Out), in two commercials, and in two
documentaries on elder abuse and coping with
the loss of a spouse.”
It was at the end of a three-hour interview
when Chapman Ames turned to her interviewer and said in a wistful tone, “I’m sorry.
I think I’ve worn you out.” She had. But with
any luck, our time together will be recorded
in her journal that is the story of an enduring
life enriched and touched, in part, through her
love of and pursuit of the arts.
Perspectives Art enthusiast Jane
Chapman Ames
sits amongst some
of the journals
she’s been keeping for 80 years. In
addition to writing,
she plays piano
and accordion, acts,
models and tap
dances.
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by Ronald D. Greenwood
T
his season’s new concertmaster for the Auburn
As one of the
youngest members
of the Auburn
Symphony, 22-yearold Concertmaster
Sarah Wood is
more about the
music than age.
“I’m young, so I
have idealistic
hopes of making
everyone fall deeply in love with live
classical music.”
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Symphony is the youthful and
energetic Sarah Wood. Being
one of the youngest members
of the orchestra, however,
is something the 22-year-old
hardly notices. For her, it’s all
about the music.
“I like the idea of being in a
place where I can contribute
to the musical and cultural
education of the community I
am part of,” says Wood, a professional musician who lives
each day focused on her craft.
“I’m young, so I have idealistic
hopes of making everyone fall deeply in love
with live classical music. I hope to achieve
this by participating in great performances and
teaching music passionately.”
With that kind of fervor, she invites concertgoers to “come have a conversation with me.”
She is excited about holding this position and
about working with people she has known
since her childhood and, in particular, working
with Maestro Michael Goodwin. To watch her
in rehearsal is enlightening. Despite her young
age, she enjoys respect from the string section
she leads.
Yet, it is a trend seen throughout the world
of classical music; talented young musicians
successfully assuming leadership positions.
Franz Wesler-Most, 42, took the helm of
the acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra in 2002.
Gustavo Dudamel, 26, and Alan Gilbert, 40,
will become music directors in the 200910 season of the renowned Los Angeles
Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic
Orchestras, respectively.
Born in San Francisco, Wood and her family moved to Grass Valley when she was fouryears-old. At the time, she had already begun
violin training with Lynn Oakley, a colleague
of her mother, Nancy Ewing-Wood, who
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later became her primary teacher. Additional
instruction came from Nancy Hill (a former
AS concertmaster), then with Robin Sharp and
later, with her teacher Zaven Melikian, both
of San Francisco. All have contributed to her
growth as a musician, but Melikian’s influence
stands out, says Wood, “for he made the most
impact on me technically and really stretched
what I could do on the violin.”
Her formal conservatory education was at
the Cleveland Institute of Music where she
earned bachelor and master degrees in music,
with the latter in violin performance. Her primary mentors there included Paul Kantor, who
“is a wonderful human being whose influence
helped me with everything I do as a violinist
and a musician.” This past year she also had
the good fortune to study with William Preucil,
concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra.
She considers him a “fabulous educator” and
learned from him “that you can do anything
on the violin if your intentions are in the right
place.”
For Wood, it’s an easy bet her intentions are
indeed in the right place as she looks to build
a career in classical music. “I want to make
sure that wherever I end up and in whatever
capacity I find myself, I can teach violin and
perform with other musicians,” she says. “My
career should not be about what heights I personally can reach, but how I share and teach
others using the talents and knowledge that I
possess.”
For her young age, Wood’s musical interests
are an enigma. Her early exposure to classical
music as brought her an understanding of the
art typically seen only in more mature classical
aficionados. Her words say it best:
“The problem with being a professional
musician, especially one who has gone
through a conservatory, is that you’ve heard
all of your favorite pieces of music so many
times, you don’t enjoy them nearly as much as
you used to. You start enjoying people’s interpretations of things, so for example, you listen
Young Musician Takes Commanding Role in
Auburn Symphony
to one of your colleagues playing a popular
piece, and you will love it because of their
tone, or that great thing they do on a particular slide. You can become so familiar with
something; the piece becomes interesting only
as a vehicle for a performer’s personality or
playing style. I guess that’s why some people
have 25 different copies of the Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto – their enjoyment comes
from the tiny variations found in each performance.”
“I do like to listen to familiar pieces. Let’s
just say I really like all of the beautiful music
out there but I ESPECIALLY enjoy looking out
for pieces that don’t get played often; niche
pieces that make you sit up a little straighter
and listen a little bit harder. Arvo Pärt, Fratres
is becoming mainstream, but it does that to
me. Late Beethoven Quartets are astounding
(those might be considered ‘familiar’ except
they really don’t get performed that often).
I heard Penderecki’s Cadenza for solo violin
(transcribed for viola) on a recording recently
and that blew me away. I heard John Adam’s
Violin Concerto in Cleveland live with Leila
Josefowitz and that was incredible. There’s a
young composer, Aaron Jay Kernis, who wrote
a huge, beautiful string quartet that I want to
play some day – it’s just gorgeous.”
If you didn’t notice, Wood loves to extol on
the compositions, music and performances of
the classical genre. But maybe to hear about
them and all the other charming aspects of
this wonderful young new addition to the
Auburn Symphony, you should take her up on
her invitation to “come have a conversation.” I
suspect you will be richer for it, as I was. Welcome, Sarah Wood.
CMA Music
Director Ben
Dominitz
An American Premier
How marvelous it is to put a DVD in my computer and watch Toscanini in
1951 or von Bienum in 1957; or to insert a CD and hear 1926 concert
recordings or piano rolls of Gershwin. What would we give to hear Chopin’s
piano concerto No. 1 performed in the quintet version? Well, we had the live
opportunity last October in Sacramento and Rocklin, and it was a delight.
Chamber Music Alive! (CMA) Music Director Ben Dominitz discovered a
manuscript at the University of Chicago Chopin collection that was once performed by Chopin. While it was edited for its inconsistencies by Dominitz and
other artists, it was the basis of a stellar performance by CMA. Performers
were assembled, including Chopin specialist, Adam Nieman. The performance
was spectacular – simply electric – with unending audience applause. The
exceptional musical performances and interpretations of this group continue
to amaze classical music lovers.
For future performance details, visit chambermusicalive.org or
call (916) 789-2920.
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ity, growth capacity and increasing audience
participation. “We’ve done so much with such
a tiny staff for so long, we need help expanding,” says Kris Hunt, publicity manager for the
Magic Circle Theatre. “It’s something a surprising number of arts organizations want help
with.”
The Tower Theatre
in Roseville is one
of two venues for
the Magic Circle
Theatre group,
which received a
$200,000 grant
from the James
Irvine Foundation.
Focus on the Future
Hefty Grants Land in Central Valley
The James Irvine Foundation awarded $4.1
million in grants to 15 Central Valley arts
institutions as part of the second phase of
its regional arts initiative. Locally, the Magic
Circle Theatre in Roseville received a $200,000
grant and several Sacramento arts organizations received funding – namely the Crocker
Art Museum ($325,000), Sacramento Ballet
($325,000), Sacramento Opera Company
($250,000), and Sacramento Philharmonic
Orchestra ($325,000). “These Central Valley
arts organizations are developing innovative
ways to respond to changing demographics
with new programming and outreach efforts,”
says James E. Canales, Irvine’s CEO and
President. The foundation hopes these organizations will serve as models for all arts institutions. Throughout the Central Valley area,
including Bakersfield, Fresno and Stockton,
the funds will serve a range of artistic disciplines, such as performing arts centers, theaters, museums, symphonies, opera companies
and dance organizations. The institutions will
use the grants to focus on financial sustainabil-
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The California Arts Council (CAC) will hold
its statewide arts conference in downtown
Sacramento March 4 at Memorial Auditorium
(1400 J St). This year’s conference will include
a focus on the future of California and the
arts, says CAC Director Muriel Johnson. “We
had input from people who wanted to know
how the arts will be affected in the future,”
she says. “This year, part of the conference
will focus on that with experts looking to
the future in the arts area.” Arts Advocacy
Day 2008, sponsored by the California Arts
Advocates (CAA), will follow the CAC conference on March 5. An Arts Advocacy Day
Workshop will be held at the Sacramento
Theatre Company (1419 H St.), followed by
meetings with state legislatures at the state
capitol. “We hope conference participants
will consider staying for Arts Advocacy Day,”
says Johnson. CAA will host a reception for
lawmakers and their arts constituents March 4
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1201 K St. For more
information on the CAC conference, e-mail
Diane Golling at [email protected]
or visit cac.ca.gov. For details on the Advocacy
Day Workshop, visit californiaartsadvocates.
org.
Latest ‘Feats’ in Lincoln
Lincoln Arts and Culture Foundation is preparing for its twenty-first annual Feats of Clay
exhibition and competition, which is expected
to draw up to 6,000 visitors. The international ceramics competition, which includes
entries from Canada and Mexico, will once
again be held at the City of Lincoln’s historic
Gladding, McBean terra-cotta factory, founded
in 1875. The juror for the 2008 competition
is New York ceramist Judith S. Schwartz. The
opening reception will be held April 26 with
informative docent guided tours of the factory
scheduled April 30 - May 26. Tickets for the
opening event must be purchased in advance
($75) and tours require a $10 donation, which
benefits the non-profit Lincoln Arts organization. All competition submission slides must
be postmarked by Feb. 1. For a prospectus,
visit lincolnarts.org. For more information on
the competition, contact Lincoln Arts at (916)
645-9713.
Fine Time at ‘Art, Verse and Vines’
For the first time, the Placer County eventfilled weekend in early November was jointly
marketed with an eye to attracting more
out-of-area visitors to come to Placer County
and spend some time and, well, spend. ‘Art,
Verse and Vines’ harkened visitors to make
it a weekend and take in the Autumn Art
Studios Tour, the Cowpoke Fall Gathering of
Cowboy Poets and the Placer Hills Wine Tour.
Organizers for all three events report successful attendance, including plenty of locals and
folks from other areas, despite some rain during Saturday festivities. While the Autumn Art
Studios Tour consistently attracts out-of-towners, the expanded marketing effort looked to
build on that success and offer a breadth of
events for visitors. Press releases helped to
promote the effort, sent to key publications
outside of Placer County, including the San
Francisco Chronicle, Reno Gazette-Journal
and the Fresno Bee. An ad also ran in the
California State Automobile Association magazine VIA. Many artists who participated in the
studios tour reported strong traffic and sales
for the 2007 event.
Picture Perfect Senior Project
When faced with
the difficult choice
of what to do for
a senior project,
Del Oro High
School senior
Adam Shellito
seized an opportunity to turn his
love of photography into a creative senior year
project. With the
help of photography instructor
Barbara Milhollen,
Shellito organized a school-wide photography contest. The
competition and art show was a success with
more than 50 students submitting entries for
the chance to win donated prizes provided by
local businesses, all solicited by Shellito. The
Loomis high school senior also arranged an
on-campus exhibition to display the artwork
and recruited judges, including Judi Nicholson,
arts administer for PlacerArts in Roseville.
Ten students received awards and prizes
with the Best of Show award going to senior
Treva Kennedy, a photography student, with
a dreamy color image produced with digital
enhancements.
Adam Shellito,
a senior at Del
Oro High School
in Loomis, stands
next to the bestof-show winning
entry for the photography contest
and art show he
conceived and
organized for his
senior project.
Copyright Law for Mortals
Granite Bay artist Joe Strickland discusses his techniques with San Francisco resident Gwendolyn Davis
during the 2007 Autumn Art Studios Tour.
The following article is protected by copyright
. . . or is it? The complex legal aspects of
copyright laws were presented for laypeople
in an artist’s workshop last October. Forty artists from a variety of artistic disciplines attended the free and informative session sponsored
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winners from individual high schools come
together to compete regionally at Roseville
High School’s J.B. Gale Theatre on Feb. 13 at
6 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged
to attend and cheer on the regional competitors. The winner will advance to the State
Championships in Sacramento on March 13
and 14. The California State champion will win
an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to
compete in the national finals on April 28-29
and a chance to win a $20,000 scholarship.
Last year’s regional winner was Roseville High
School’s Tyler Stout.
Attorney Grace
Bergen with the
law firm Greenberg
Traurig LLP demystified many aspects
of copyright law
during a free workshop in Roseville
last October.
by PlacerArts and the City of Roseville and in
cooperation with California Lawyers for the
Arts. Attorney Grace Bergen with the law firm
Greenberg Traurig LLP covered why copyrights
are important, the dos and don’ts of copyright registration, protecting against infringements, fair use, work for hire and copyright
protection on the Internet. The success of the
workshop spawned a planned follow-up session for artists covering “contracts.” That free
workshop will take place Feb. 13 in Roseville.
For details or to register, call (916) 780-2787.
California Lawyers for the Arts is a non-profit
service organization providing lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, education
programs, and community and youth development programs to arts organizations and artists
of all disciplines. Check out their website at
lawyersforthearts.org.
The Sound of Verse
See and hear area high school students vie
for the chance to advance in a competition
that provides $50,000 in scholarships and
school prizes. It’s the annual “Poetry Out
Loud” contest, where students compete by
memorizing and reciting poetry from classic
literature. The student’s work hard and the
results make for a verse-filled evening of fun
and enjoyment. Placer County high school
instructors, along with regional poet laureates, work with students to prepare them
for the competition, presented in partnership with the California Arts Council and its
partner PlacerArts, the National Endowment
for the Arts, and the Poetry Foundation. The
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Literary Lessons from a Pro
Elizbeth Appell’s ‘Lessons from the Gypsy
Camp’ was published in 2004. Her adaptation of the novel won first prize in the
Nevada State Film Commission’s Screenplay
Competition and has recently been optioned
by Lane Management Group of Studio City,
California. Her play – ‘Confessions of a
Catholic Child’ – premiered in Los Angeles last
year. On March 1, this successful writer will
facilitate a workshop for aspiring novelists on
how to craft a novel or short story. Roseville’s
Tower Theatre will be the location of the free
workshop, thanks to cooperation from the
City of Roseville and Magic Circle Theatre.
Elizbeth
Appell’s
‘Lessons from
the Gypsy
Camp’ is a
1955-era novel
about a girl, a
gypsy, a murder and a very
difficult choice.
The successful writer will
lead a writing
workshop in
Roseville on
March 1.
While writing fiction can be a daunting task,
breaking an idea into manageable bites can
help transform that idea into a manuscript,
says Appell. The one-day workshop – entitled
‘Literary Arts Workshop’ – will provide lessons
on story concept, character development, finding the spine of a story, developing scenes
and transitions, and discovering the rhythm of
a tale. The workshop will be limited to 12 participants. To register, call PlacerArts Roseville
Community Office at (916) 780-2787 or e-mail
[email protected].
Recapturing Lost Stories
Between 1865 and 1869, more than
15,000 Chinese workers helped build the
Transcontinental Railroad from California to
Utah, but few records of their lives and culture
remain. Artist Rene Yung, in partnership with
PlacerArts, hopes to change that through a
community-based storytelling project – called
‘Chinese Whispers: Sierra Stories’ that will
rekindle folk memories of the Chinese people,
their local culture and forgotten history in the
Sierra Nevada. The project will culminate with
the recitation of selected stories at a public
story-telling event in Roseville and the publication of a Chinese
Whispers story-telling DVD. Yung is
seeking folks who
have knowledge
about or have
heard stories about
early Chinese settlers and railroad
workers. To submit
a story or get additional information,
contact PlacerArts
at (530) 885-5670
or visit PlacerArts.
org.
Artist Rene Yung is seeking to recover lost stories about
the Chinese settlers and railroad workers in the Sierra
Nevada during the late 19th Century. Photo by Auburn
photographer Keith Sutter.
National Arts Policy Roundtable
Robert Redford, chairman of Sundance
Preserve, and Robert L. Lynch, president and
CEO of Americans for the Arts, led the second annual National Arts Policy Roundtable
entitled: Thinking Creatively and Competing
Globally—The Role of the Arts in Building
the 21st Century American Workforce. More
than 30 leaders from business, government,
philanthropy, education and the arts convened
in Sundance, Utah Oct. 4 - 6 to address how
the arts can help foster students’ creative and
innovative skills in order to compete in the
global workplace. A growing number of studies suggest the lack of academic preparation
in schools is hampering the country’s ability to
compete and succeed in the new global economic environment, especially in areas such
as critical thinking, creativity and innovation.
Many of these studies reference the need to
reinforce the role the arts play in developing
21st century skills; yet, in many key policy
forums, discussion of the arts as part of basic
building blocks in developing a globally competitive workforce has been notably absent –
even as emphasis on the issue has increased.
To learn more, visit artsusa.org.
The Blue Line Gallery in Roseville opens its doors Feb. 2 with its
premier exhibit entitled ‘Art and Illusion’ with contemporary art from
the acclaimed Fredrick R. Weisman Art Foundation. More than 40
American and international artists will be represented, including Andy
Warhol, Charles Bell, Red Grooms and Masaaki Sato. Visitors can
enjoy their fist glimpse of this long-awaited gallery at 405 Vernon St.
from 12 noon to 8 p.m. For details, visit rosevillearts.org or call
(916) 783-4117.
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Nicholson Glass. Located at1130 High St. in Auburn. For details, visit
jrandallsmith.com or call (916) 289-7133.
Auburn
Through Jan. 4: The Placer Arts League Miniature Paintings Show in
Auburn. See unique mini-paintings no larger than 8” x 10” spannig a
variety of media from watercolors to oils to pastels. At “The Domes”
Placer County Supervisor’s Building at 175 Fulweiller Ave., . For
details, call (530) 888-1444 or e-mail [email protected].
Through Jan. 31: Watercolor Reflections. Features watercolor paintings of Auburn artist Pat Lucas. At 2 p.m. in The Beecher Room at
Auburn Library at 350 Nevada St. For details, call (530) 886-4500.
Nicholson Blown Glass in Auburn. A nationally recognized glassblowing studio located north of Auburn off of Highway 49. Call for
appointment. At 5555 Bell Rd. For details, call (530) 823-1631 or visit
nicholsonblownglass.com.
Art Can Heal presents art in a variety of media chosen for its healing
qualities. Work by area artists and students from local schools. Sutter
Auburn Faith Hospital Hallway Galleries at11815 Education Dr. in
Auburn. For details, e-mail [email protected] or call
(530) 389-8504.
Through Jan. 11: Marker Paintings by Barbara Coe Ferreira in the
Chapel Gallery; Mixed Works by Linda Baugh graces the Art Can
Heal Gallery; Feather Paintings by Mae Gee on exhibit in the
Garden Gallery.
Carpe Vino Art Gallery. Enjoy a glass of wine at this wine bar and
award-winning restaurant while you admire the works of artists Keith
Sutter, Robert Copple, Michael Godard, Alan Ross and Clark Stoeckly.
In Old Town Auburn at 1568 Lincoln Way. For details, visit carpevinoauburn.com or call (530) 823-0320.
J. Randall Smith Studio Gallery. Features new works of sculptor J.
Randall Smith, metal sculptor Jennifer Johnson, blown glass by
Latitudes Galleries. Well-known local and regional artists showing
work in rotating exhibits in historic Old Town Auburn. Latitudes
Restaurant at 130 Maple St. For details, call (530) 885-1121.
Sunset Oaks Framing and Gallery featuring Larry Brenden’s limited
edition Distinctive Natural Landscape Photographs and other artists’
works. At Fiddler Green Plaza at 1273 Grass Valley Hwy. For details,
call (530) 885-4858.
The ARTS Building at 808 Lincoln Way in Auburn showcases a wide
variety of art exhibitions. It’s also the home office for PlacerArts and
the Auburn Symphony. For details about current or upcoming exhibitions, visit PlacerArts.org or call (530) 885-5670.
Jan. 8 - Feb14: Langhorn Exhibit. Nancy Langhorn’s sensational
paintings – filled with color and life – brings a vivacious start to
the New Year. Her representational imagery and abstract compositions will be paired with 3-D sculpture to bring the visual conversation of this show full circle.
The Auburn Old Town Gallery is an artists’ cooperative. It features the
works of 60 local artists who explore a wide range of media. Visitors
can buy original artwork directly from the artists. Hours are from 10
a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday
and Saturday. Located at 218 Washington St. in historic Old Town
Auburn. For details, visit AuburnOldTownGallery.com or call (530)
887-9150.
Jan. 15 - Feb. 15: Old Town Gallery Exhibit ‘Heart of the Arts.’
Valentine artwork by 60 local artists.
The Backroom Gallery featuring the works by Joan Charson and Joyce
Williams, located in the Chocolate Shoppe and Gift Emporium at 823
Lincoln Way in Auburn. For details, call (530) 885-4822.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Arts Gallery and Gifts features local artists in a range of mediums and hosts artist receptions regularly. It’s open to the public at
no charge. Hours are Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 580 Sixth St. For
details, call (916) 645-9713.
Jan. 8 - Feb. 22: ‘New Beginnings for 2008.’ Discover artwork
from 20-plus new artists, including ceramic, clay and paintings.
Reception Jan. 11 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.).
Umpqua Art Gallery in Downtown Lincoln.With new shows every two
months, the Umpqua Bank of Lincoln has teamed with the Placer Arts
League to showcase the work of local artists at the bank in a gallery
setting. For details, call (916) 645-8714.
Jan. 8 - Mar. 11: A.R.C. Advocacy, Resources & Choices
Mar. 11 - Apr. 8: Lincoln High School
Newcastle
Bella Fine Arts and Gifts in Newcastle carries the works of more than
40 local and nearby artists: Paintings, photgraphy, jewelry, ceramics,
sculptures, glass/wood works, plus specialized gifts and home decor
items. Located at 455 Main Street, #7. For details, call (916) 663-9790.
Open Tues-Sat 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rocklin
Cutting-edge Exhibits at Ridley Gallery on the Sierra College Campus.
located in the Learning Resource Center in Room 102 at the Sierra
College Rocklin Campus at 5000 Rocklin Rd. For details, visit sierracollege.edu or call (916) 789-2873.
Roseville
The Total of One Gallery showcases art, sculpture, and mixed media
that represent the finest in casual living. Located at 2029 Opportunity
Dr. #4. For details, call (916) 797-8707.
Sacramento Region
New Artworks Gallery at 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks. Gallery
hours are Wed-Sun from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. or by appointment. Evening
receptions on Second Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For details, visit
thenewartworksgallery.com or call (916) 962-7362.
Through Jan. 6: ‘Deck the Walls.’
Jan. 9 - Feb. 3: ‘Off the Wall Show.’ Evening reception Dec. 8.
Feb. 6 - Mar. 2: ‘RED.’ Evening reception Feb. 9.
The 40 Acres Art Gallery and Cultural Center is a non-profit arts
organization dedicated to exposing and educating the Oak Park and
greater Sacramento community to a broad range of visual art forms
by presenting museum-level exhibitions. Admission is free. Hours
Tues. - Fri. from 12 - 6 p.m .; Sat.10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Located at 3428
3rd Ave. in Sacramento. For details, visit 40acresartgallery.org or call
(916) 456-5080.
The Chroma Gallery at 10030 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks Village
provides monthly shows of unique artists. Join in the fun each second
Saturday for an evening reception from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. For details,
visit thechromagallery.com or call (916) 966-6020.
Jan. 10 - Feb. 3: Miniature Show. Evening reception Jan. 12.
Feb. 7 - Mar. 2: ‘Almost Spring.’ Evening reception Feb. 9.
Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Sacramento. Located at 551
Sequoia Pacific Blvd. For details, visit viewpointgallery.org or call
(916) 441-2341.
Feb. 2: Blue Line Gallery Grand Opening in Roseville. Roseville Arts’
new Blue Line Gallery will open its doors to the public for the
first time from noon until 8 p.m., with a celebration and extraordinary exhibition, “Art and Illusion: Selections from the Frederick R.
Weisman Art Foundation.” The exhibition will continue through May
3, Tues.-Fri from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat. from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. at
405 Vernon St. For details, call (916) 783-4117 or visit rosevillearts.org.
SUBLIME
Through Jan. 11: Maidu Interpretive Center Exhibit of Nisenan-Maidu
ArtistAlan Wallace. See Wallace’s work through a diversity of art mediums, including jewelry, paintings, and mixed media that communicate
ideals and thoughts on the natural world. No charge from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. at 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive. For details, call (916) 774-5934.
404 Gallery at 404 Vernon Street in Downtown Roseville. The 404
Gallery offers a wide variety of ever-changing original works of art
from more than 35 local and regional artists, along with selected artwork for resale. The 404 features a new monthly inviataional artist at
ever Third Saturday South Placer Art Tour. Receptions from 6 p.m. to
9 p.m. Gallery hours Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment.
Art classes available. For details, call (916) 784-9898 or visit 404artgallery.com.
Placer Valley Third Saturday Art Tour. Free art viewing and Open
House every third Saturday of the month, 6:30 - 9 p.m., in participating Roseville galleries: 404 Gallery, 404 Vernon St. (916) 784-9898;
2237 Gallery, 2237 Douglas Blvd. (916) 782-2909; Artists of Timber
Creek, Sun City Roseville Art Room, Del Webb Blvd., (916) 771-4257;
Beyond Point B, 151 N. Sunrise Ave, Ste 1303, (916) 787-9909 x 3;
Borders Books, Galleria, 1173 Galleria Blvd. (916) 788-1580; Borders
Books, 2030 Douglas Blvd., (916) 784-1088; Comfort Zone, 426
Folsom Rd., (916) 773-2444; Cordia, 5161 Foothills Blvd., (916) 7783330; La Provence, 110 Diamond Creek Pl., (916) 789-2002; Maidu
Interpretive Center, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916) 774-5934; Mike
Martin Photography, 508 Vernon St., Historic Downtown, (916) 2238361; Roseville Arts!, 311 Vernon St. (916) 783-4117. Call galleries to
confirm times or visit jointhearts.com.
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TA H I T I A N P E A R L R I N G
studio & galler y
107 sacramento st., old town auburn • (530) 823-1965
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Latin America, Alaska, the Pacific Coast and the desert Southwest. At
10035 Church Street. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding Tues.
and Wed. (by appointment only). For details, visit TheCarmelGallery.
com or call (530) 582-0557.
Center for the Arts Gallery in Grass Valley. Located at 314 W. Main St.
in downtown. For details, call (530) 274-8384.
JB Photographic Gallery. Fine art photographs by Jim “JB” Budny,
specializing in classic black & white images and Tahoe winter scenes.
Downtown Tahoe City at the “Y.” For details, call (530) 546-8450.
Julie Baker Fine Art at 307 Spring St. in Nevada City. For details, visit
juliebaker.com or call (530) 265-9ART (9278).
Keoki Flagg Gallery of Fine Arts. Features limited edition fine art
photography from acclaimed photographer Keoki Flagg. Original
glass and hand-painted ceramics exclusive to the gallery. The Village
at Squaw Valley and at 419-3 North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. For
details, call (530) 583-1419.
Lake of the Sky Gallery. Landscape and fine art photography by
Richard Francis Topper and designer jewelry by Michou. Located at
521 North Lake Blvd. In Tahoe City. For details, call (530) 583-2722.
Lakeside Gallery & Gifts. Original art, prints, watercolors, jewelry, art
supplies, framing and art classes. Located at 8636 North Lake Blvd. in
Kings Beach. For details, call (530) 546-3135.
MacKenzie’s Gallery of American Style. Located at Broadstone
Marketplace at 2766 East Bidwell St. #600 in Folsom. For details, visit
mmackenziegallery.com or call (916) 984-5511.
The Auburn Old Town Gallery will feature an exhibit of Valentine
artwork – entitled ‘Heart of the Arts’ – by its 60-member artists
Jan. 15 - Feb. 15.
The Crocker’ Art Museum collection includes works from Europe,
North America, and Asia, dating from the 15th century to the present. The museum also offers special exhibitions, lectures, educational
programs, workshops, concerts, and events. For a complete list of
activities for all ages call (916) 264-5423 or visit crockerartmuseum.
org. 216 O St., Sacramento. Here are some of the upcoming activities
and exhibitions:
Jan. 26 - Apr. 20: Edwin Deakin: California Painter of the
Picturesque. Includes some of Deakin’s best known work, including landscapes, still-lifes and architectural scenes of the American
West and Europe. Curator tour on Feb. 28. at 6 p.m.
At Crocker: European Painting from the Collection, European
Galleries. Introduces museum visitors to the subjects and styles
represented by our European collection; includes a small selection
of decorative arts rarely seen on display.
At Crocker: Early California Painting Collection. Demonstrates the
artistic vitality of Northern California through the 1870s.
Pogan Gallery. Original paintings of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra by the
nation’s top landscape painters. Located at 6921 North Lake Blvd. in
Tahoe Vista. For details, call (530) 546-7846.
Potter’s Wheel. Fine-quality crafts by regional artists specializing in
pottery, woodworking and watercolors. Located at 8331 North Lake
Blvd. in Kings Beach. For details, call (530) 546-8400.
Vista Gallery in Tahoe Vista provides original contemporary art in a
variety of media including fine art photography, printmaking, mixedmedia, ceramics, stain-glass and metal art, plus a vintage photograph
collection of more than 2,000 images. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
at 7081 North Lake Blvd. For details, visit vistagallery.com or call
(530) 546-7794.
Vrooman Woodcarving & Wildlife Gallery. Original wildlife woodcarvings, paintings, sculptures, and photography featuring national and
local artists. Located at 10115 Donner Pass Rd. in Truckee. For details,
call (530) 587-8104.
Watercolors by Jan Foss. Watercolor gallery and studio featuring soft
landscapes and colorful florals. Studio visitors can sign up for a
watercolor class. 120 Country Club Drive, #21, Incline Village. For
details, call (775) 833-1144.
Sierra Nevada Region
Jan. 11 - 28: Children Gallery Exhibits at North Tahoe Arts. Exhibit
by Incline Village’s Lake Tahoe School and Tahoe City’s Tahoe Lake
Elementary. The multi-media show will display in both the Art Center
galleries. ‘Cider and Sweets’ Reception on Jan. 11 from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m. No charge from: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 380 North Lake Blvd. For
details, call (530) 581-2787 or visit northtahoearts.com.
The Carmel Gallery in historic downtown Truckee features the works
of local artists Elizabeth and Olof Carmel, who specialize in fine art
landscape photography with an emphasis on scenes of Lake Tahoe
and the Sierra. The gallery also showcases fine art prints from Europe,
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Resources, grants, publications,
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A Great Nation Deserves Great Art
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Music & Dance
Auburn
Apr. 19: Broadway Concert ‘You Raise Me Up!’ in Auburn. From
Bocelli to Brightman, enjoy a professional Broadway concert experience benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Auburn. Features the talents of Ray Saar, Diane Ketchie, Laurie Gayle Stephenson and Steve
Amerson in this single performance. 8 p.m. at Placer High School
Auditorium. For details, call (530) 889-2273 or e-mail [email protected].
Barbershop Harmony for Men. The Nevada Placer Sierranaders
(members of the men’s Barbershop Harmony Society) are directed
by Roger Perkins. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at
Burback Hall in DeWitt Center, Auburn. For details, call (530) 8230339.
The Sierra Gold Chorus rehearses each Mon. at 7 p.m. at Burback
Hall at 11577 E Ave. in Auburn. Women of all ages are invited to
come and sing with the group. For details, e-mail [email protected] or call (530) 478-0130.
Now: Holiday song rehearsals going on now. All women who enjoy
singing are invited to join the Christmas Chorus.
Swing Dance Classes with Chris & Emma of ‘In The Swing of
Things.’ Beginning classes for teens and adults are held on weekday
evenings. For details, visit intheswingofthings.com or call
(916) 660-9255.
Rocklin
Swing Dance Classes with Chris & Emma of ‘In The Swing of
Things.’ Beginning classes for teens and adults are held on weekday
evenings. For details, visit intheswingofthings.com or call
(916) 660-9255.
Roseville
The Northern California Dance Conservatory (NCDC) in Roseville
celebrates dance as an art form as students – from beginners to professionals – receive the highest level of instruction from experienced
professionals, who also are skilled educators. For details: email info@
ncdc.com or call (916) 791-2061.
Feb. 1 - 2: ‘BackStage 2008.’ Features eclectic dance works presented by professional choreographers from around the country
and student choreographed projects. $15 - $18 at the Black Box
Theater at 920 Reserve Drive #10. Call for show times.
Music Classes for Infants and Toddlers in Roseville. Whiz Kids Music
classes help students develop pitch and rhythm skills and capitalize
on this critical period in developing the music aptitude of a child.
For details, visit whizkidsmusic.com or call (916) 765-9119.
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f you value and appreciate this county’s creative
and vibrant arts community, the Placer Community
Foundation can help you ensure a lasting legacy of
support for this region’s artists and arts organizations.
With a gift of cash, appreciated stock, or other assets,
you have options. You can establish a fund to benefit
the arts in your families name or contribute to an
endowment fund of pooled gifts in which the principal
is held in perpetuity and invested. Grants to artists and
nonprofit arts organizations are made from the
earnings, allowing the principal to grow. Through a
permanent, continuous effort to build endowment, the
arts are assured stability and security—forever.
Help support creative minds. Future master artists of
Placer County are waiting to be discovered!
Sacramento Area
Jan. 25 - Feb. 2: ‘Midwinter Songs’ performed by RSVP. Benefit shows
showcasing French and English carols, beautiful Celtic songs, original arrangements and other inspirational music. The series benefits
Project HOPE, a program that assists youths leaving the foster care
system. No charge, but donations are accepted. Shows in Davis,
Sacramento, Granite Bay, Napa and Nevada City. For details on performance dates and specific locations, call (916) 436-6147.
Feb. 19- 23: Capital Music Awards. Sacramento Theatre Company
is proud to present the 2007- 2008 Capital Music Awards fundraiser. One week of semi-final performances will take place on the
Mainstage of the Sacramento Theatre Company. Proceeds from the
fundraiser will provide a $5,000 scholarship to the program’s firstplace winner, a one-year $2,500 scholarship to STC-2 for the runner
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Sierra Nevada Region
Ovations 2008 Series at Angels Camp. Calaveras County Arts Council
presents Ovations 2008 Series celebrating cultural diversity. $10 - $25
from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Bret Harte High School Theatre at 323
South Main St. For details, visit calaverasarts.org or call
(209) 754-1774.
Jan. 13: The Sons of the San Joaquin featuring western harmonies.
Jan. 27: Diane Ferlatte, a spellbinding storyteller.
Feb.17: Preserving Spanish Heritage through Dance (Theatre
Flamenco).
Mar. 16: Alasdair Fraser, awesome Scottish fiddler.
Mar. 29: The Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra
Center for the Performing Arts in Grass Valley. A variety of great performances and classes at 314 W. Main St. For details, visit thecenterforthearts.org or call (530) 274-8384 (x14). Also see listing under
‘Events and Festivals.’
Jan. 5: Tim O’Brien and His Band. $25 - $30.
Jan. 11 - 12: Backwoods Jazz Reunion. $20
Jan. 25 - 26: AirAligned. $20 - $25
Jan. 27: David Lindley. $20
Apr. 5: Tom Rigney and Flambeau. $20
Second Saturday Swing Out in Grass Valley. Every second Saturday of
the month brings a beginning East-Coast Swing dance lesson from
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a DJ swing dance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. $6
Lessons/$10 Dance only. This is an all ages, smoke-free, alcohol-free
event. Singles are welcome and no prior dance experience is necessary. Presented by The Foothills Swing Dance Society, a nonprofit
corporation. For details, visit intheswingofthings.com or call
(916) 660-9255.
InnerRhythms Dance in Truckee. Classes offered each week in a variety of dance disciplines, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz and modern
dance for ages 7-70. MiniRhythms for mini-dancers ages 18 months
– 6 years. At Training Centre at 12219 Business Park Drive, Suite 3.
For details, visit innerrhythms.org or call (530) 550-8464.
An unnamed acrylic on canvas painting by Sacramento artist
and art instructor David Lobenberg. He offers a range of painting
workshops, including the Nuts@Bolts of Acrylic Painting Jan. 12.
For details, visit davidlobenberg.com.
up, and funds to support Sacramento Theatre Company’s mission to
be the regional professional theatre company in Sacramento. At 1419
H St. For details, call (916) 443-6722 or visit sactheatre.org.
Museums
Auburn
Placer County Museum
Exhibits represent the chronological history of Placer County, from
the Pleistocene era to contemporary times. Also houses the Pate
Native American Collection of over 400 items. Docents offer free
walking tours of Old Town Auburn Saturdays, 10 a.m. Placer County
Courthouse, 101 Maple Street. (530) 889-6500.
Mar. 1: Sacramento Choral’s Elgar: Dream of Gerontius. Elgar’s
intensely operatic oratorio “Gerontius” traces the journey of the soul
after death. Come discover why this spiritual drama is deemed one
of the greatest masterpieces in the half century between the Verdi
Requiem and Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms. $15 - $35 from 8 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Community Center Theater at13th &
L St. Pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. For details, visit sacramentochoral.com
or call (916) 536-9065.
Bernhard Museum Complex
Built in 1851 as an inn called Travelers Rest. The house, one of the
oldest wooden structures in Placer County, was added in 1868. Now
restored, it is furnished with late Victorian pieces. The complex also
includes an 1874 winery, one of the state’s first, a vineyard, and a
reconstructed carriage barn. Docent tours, permanent and seasonal
exhibitions. 291 Auburn-Folsom Road. (530) 889-6500.
Mondavi Center Presents. World-class performances of music, dance,
and drama; also, well-known speakers’ presentations and concerts
for children. On the UC Davis campus. For a complete schedule of
events, visit mondaviarts.org or call (530) 752-1915.
Gold Country Museum
Chronicles the rich history of gold mining in the region. Exhibits
include gold panning demonstrations, a walk through a mine shaft,
an operational stamp mill model, and displays depicting the lifestyle
of Gold Rush residents. Gold Country Fairgrounds at1273 High Street.
(530) 889-6500.
Swing Dance Classes with Chris & Emma in Sacramento. Beginning
classes for teens and adults are held on weekday evenings. For
details, visit intheswingofthings.com or call (916) 660-9255.
Colfax
Colfax Heritage Museum
Discover the railroad and mining history of the Colfax area. Located
in the renovated passenger depot at 99 Railroad St. Open 10 am – 4
pm daily except holidays. (530) 401-1657.
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Dutch Flat
Golden Drift Museum
The colorful history of the “Golden Triangle” -- Dutch Flat, Gold Run,
Alta/Towle -- is shown in exhibits depicting boom days of hydraulic
mining, the rise of the county’s timber industry, the coming of the
transcontinental railroad, and the growth of communities. Tour the
town and all its historic buildings. 32820 Main Street. (530) 889-6500.
Foresthill
Foresthill Divide Museum
Displays portraying the history of the Foresthill and Iowa Hill Divides
include a model of the Foresthill Logging Company, firefighting
equipment, depictions of life during the Gold Rush and of early
modes of transportation. 24601 Harrison Street. (530) 889-6500.
Penryn
Griffith Quarry Museum
Founded in 1864, the quarry was major supplier of granite for many
California buildings, including the State Capitol. Exhibits reflect the
history of the region’s granite industry. Three miles of nature trails
offer views of old quarry sites. Taylor and Rock Spring Rds. (916)
663-1837. Tours (530) 889-6500.
Rocklin
Sierra Nevada Virtual Museum
A multimedia, interactive online museum presenting the rich history,
culture, and natural history of the Sierra Nevada. A project of Sierra
College students, faculty, and staff. Visit SierraNevadaVirtualMuseum.
com.
Rocklin History Museum
Houses a history timeline, Whitney family items, Indian artifacts,
quarry tools and display, Ruben Ruhkala paintings, a Rocklin Jubilee
display, and Rocklin’s Centennial quilt. The small Victorian home that
houses the museum is typical of many early 1900’s Rocklin homes.
3895 Rocklin Rd. (916) 624-2355.
Roseville
Roseville Telephone Co. Museum
Exhibits detail the history of telephone communications and of
Roseville Telephone Company. Displays include old-style switchboards and telephones; models range to present day.106 Vernon St.
(916) 786-1621.
Maidu Interpretive Center
Offers frequent tours of ancient Southern Maidu village site featuring
over 300 bedrock mortars, petroglyphs and evidence of thousands of
years of Maidu occupation. Exhibits, nature trail tours, family weekend programs, campfires, “old ways” classes, camps, and more. Open
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr. (916) 7745934.
Carnegie Museum
A central exhibit area houses changing shows. One wing features
a scale model of the local Southern Pacific Railroad yards and
the Pacific Fruit Express icing facilities; another features changing
Roseville history. A small but quite complete Roseville reference and
research library is open by appointment. Open Monday - Friday, 12
- 4 p.m. or by appointment. 557 Lincoln St. (916) 773-3003.
Sacramento Area
Aerospace Museum of California
Emphasizes education and aerospace science while displaying the
proud heritage of aviation and aerospace activities in California’s
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Juni Fisher performed at the “Cowpoke Fall Gathering,” Blue Goose
barn in Loomis. Photo by photographer Rich Ruef.
capital region, including contributions to space travel. Located at
3200 Freedom Park Dr. at McClellan Park. Call (916) 643-3192 or visit
AerospaceuseumOfCalifornia.org.
Sierra Nevada Region
Gatekeepers Cabin Museum
Houses artifacts of Lake Tahoe history, including paneled history
displays, illustrated pioneer stories, hundreds of historical items,
and a research library. One wing contains the Marion Steinbach
Indian Basket Museum, filled with a collection of more than
800 rare baskets from 85 tribes, collections of Indian dolls, and
Southwestern pottery. 130 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. (530) 5831762.
The Watson Cabin Living Museum
An outstanding, preserved, turn-of-the-century log cabin, built in
1908 by Robert Montgomery Watson, Tahoe City’s first Constable.
560 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City.
(530) 583-1762.
Emigrant Trail Museum
Located in Donner Memorial State Park, this museum focuses on
the theme of the Donner Party. A 26-minute movie on the Donner
Party is shown on the hour. Exhibits portray the lives and arts of
the Washoe Indians, early explorers, the building of the railroad
through the Sierra Nevada, and Truckee’s the early days. 12593
Donner Pass Rd., Truckee. (530) 582-7892.
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Lincoln
Feb. 22 - 23: Fifth Annual Fine Arts Show and Sale. Professional and
student artists present works in acrylics, pastels, oil, watercolor,
mixed media, pen & ink, Giclee, sculpture, fine art photography and
3-D works. No charge for 9 a.m. to 5p.m. at Orchard Creek Lodge
(Ballroom) at 925 Orchard Creek Ln. For details, call (916) 625-4000
or visit lharts.org.
Apr. 26 - May 26: Feats of Clay XXI. The gala opening reception will
be held April 26 and docent guided tours of the renowned Gladding
McBean terra cotta factory can be scheduled throughout the show.
Regular events, such as Teams of Clay, ClayFest and the Alumni
Show, are free to the public. For details, call (916) 645-9713.
The Poets Club of Lincoln Open Mic. Every second Sunday a guest
poet reads before the microphone is open to all poets interested
in reading up to three poems. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Salt Mine in
Linclon at the corner of Highway 96 and Sixth St.
Roseville
Feb. 21: Poetry Out Loud Regional Finals in Roseville. Hear outstanding recitations of poetry at this innovative national recitation contest
where area high school students compete by memorizing and performing verse. The winner goes on to compete in the state championships in Sacramento. No charge. 6 p.m. at the Roseville High theater.
For details, call (916) 780-2787.
Mar. 8 - Apr. 18: 11th Annual Arts Spirit High School Art Show.
Students from Bret Harte High School and Calaveras High School
show their work. No charge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Calaveras
County Arts Council Gallery, 22 N Main St. For details, call
(209) 754-1774 or visit calaverasarts.org.
Film
The Silver Screen Classic Movie Series. Shown at 2 and 7 p.m.
Presented by Auburn Library in library’s Beecher Room at 350 Nevada
St., Auburn. Suggested donation: $4 seniors, $5 general admission.
For details, visit auburnsilverscreen.com or call (530) 878-7938.
Old State Theatre: Independent, Art, Limited Release and Foreign
Films. Lots of legroom provides a comfortable, intimate film-viewing
atmosphere, featuring two screens, special family nights and discount
days. Open nightly in Downtown Auburn at 985 Lincoln Way. For
schedule and times, call (530) 888-7936.
Regal Cinemas’ Independent Film Series. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2
p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at Auburn Stadium 10, 500 Nevada St. For details,
call (530) 745-0160.
Mar. 1: Literary Arts Workshop in Roseville. Take the plunge and join
award-winning novelist and playwright Elizabeth Appell to “tease
out” the stories inside you. The workshop includes the study of concept, character development, finding the spine of a story, developing
scenes, transitions and discovering the rhythm of a tale. Ages 18+.
No charge. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. one day only at the Tower Theater, 421
Vernon St. For details or to register, call (916) 780-2787.
Events, campfires, camps, exhibits, and shows for children and families at Maidu Interpretive Center. The center, at 1960 Johnson Ranch
Dr., is open Tues. -Sat., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Resident discounts offered for
many events. For details, call (916) 774-5934 or visit roseville.ca.us/
indianmuseum.
Through Jan. 11: Nisenan-Maidu artist Alan Wallace will exhibit
selections of his diverse art mediums, including a series of acrylic
paintings of oak trees and woodlands that use Nisenan words
and their English translations to describe the pieces. Opening
Reception: Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Every Third Saturday Art Tour. Join the Downtown Library each
month as new local artisits are highlighted. Free from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30
p.m. At the Public Library at 225 Taylor Street in Roseville. For details,
call (916) 774-5221 or visit roseville.ca.us/library.
Sacramento
Mar. 13 - 14: Poetry Out Loud State Championships. Hear outstanding recitations of poetry at this innovative national recitation
contest where state high school finalists compete by memorizing
and performing verse. The winner gets an all expense paid trip to
Washington D.C. and advances to the Poetry Out Loud National Finals
on Apr. 28-29. For details, call (916) 780-2787.
Through Mar. 16: ‘Bodies Revealed’ Exhibition in Sacramento.
Featuring actual human specimens, this fascinating exhibit allows
people of all ages access to sights and knowledge normally
reserved only for medical professionals. $20 - $31. 2040 Alta Arden
Expressway. For details, visit museumtix.com or call (888) 263-4379.
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Trips & Conferences
Feb. 1 Registration Deadline: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee at Sacramento’s Community Center Theater on March 13. See the
Tony Award-winning musical comedy. Depart Roseville at 10:45 a.m.
Enjoy a no-host lunch in Old Sacramento and return at 5:45 p.m. $83$91. Sponsored by Roseville Arts! For details, call (916) 783-4117 or
visit rosevillearts.org.
March 4 - 5: California Arts Council Conference in Sacramento. For
details, visit cac.org.
April 21 - 22: Arts Leadership in Education Conference in Sacramento.
Presented by the California County Superintendents Educational
Services Association (CCSESA) and the California Alliance for Arts
Education. To be held at the Embassy Suites. For discounted room
reservations, call (916) 326-5000. For conference details, visit ccsesa.
org or call (916) 446-3095.
May 1 Registration Deadline: Phantom of the Opera at Sacramento’s
Community Center Theater on June 12. Take in Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s beloved musical. Depart Roseville at 10:45 a.m. Enjoy a
no-host lunch in Old Sacramento and return at 5:45 p.m. $81-$89.
Sponsored by Roseville Arts! For details, call (916) 783-4117 or visit
rosevillearts.org.
May 14 - 22: “Painting and Sightseeing in the French Alps with
Victoria Brooks.” Enjoy oil and watercolor painting workshops during
this nine day trip in a private 19th Century country house, including
double occupancy rooms and a personal chef. Daily trips to small
French villages. Six person limit. Prices starting at $2,590, excluding
airfare. For details, call (916) 768-1751 or visit frenchescapade.com.
PoganArt Workshops and Group Trips. Since 1993, PoganArt has
offered watercolor and oil painting workshops in the Lake Tahoe
region and beyond. In 1997, we began taking our outdoor painting workshops to exotic places in the US and abroad. Our instructors are nationally recognized artists. All our workshops are held on
location in some of the most breathtaking settings in the world. For
details, visit poganart.com or call (775) 746-9856.
The Nevada Rock Art Foundation is a non-profit organization based
in Reno that actively promotes the protection and public awareness
of rock art in Nevada and surrounding areas. Its mission includes
promoting public awareness and appreciation of Nevada rock art
and other heritage resources. The group organizes several archaeology awareness and historic reservation site tours each month. For
details, visit nevadarockart.org or call (775) 323-6723.
Portrait of Virginia Woolf: Novelis writeris, not Canis lupus.
Kids don’t get enough art these days. They don’t
have enough access to ballets, musicals or literature.
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The Arts License Plate, designed by renowned California
artist Wayne Thiebaud, is the first plate in the nation solely designed to benefit the Arts. Your purchase of the Arts
plate helps fund arts education and local art programming in schools and communities throughout California.
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tions. For details, visit sactheatre.org or call (916) 443-6722.
Through Jan. 6: Vivian (Stage Two)
Jan. 11 - 12: Cabaret Series ‘And All That Jazz’ (Cabaret Stage)
Jan. 23 - Feb. 17: Top Dog/Underdog (Mainstage)
Feb. 20 - Mar. 16: Resting Place (Stage Two)
Mar. 7 - 8: Cabaret Series ‘On Broadway’ (Cabaret Stage)
Mar. 19 - Apr. 13: Cyrano De Bergerac (Mainstage)
Apr. 16 - May 11: Magdalene (Stage Two)
Jan. 28: The Muse Awards. Sacramento Theatre Company’s First
Annual Muse Awards will honor creative genius in business and
will be an elegant evening of tribute. This year’s recipient is Sharon
Gerber, president and CEO of Six Degreez, Inc., who has helped raise
millions of dollars for non-profits in the region. No charge from: 5:30
p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Theatre Company – Wells Fargo
Pavilion, 1419 H St. For details, call (916) 443-6722 or visit
sactheatre.org.
Music Circus Summer Season 2008 in Sacramento. There is something miraculous about Music Circus! No barrier separates you from
the story as it unfolds. The music surround you. The dancing is
more energetic and the romance more intimate. Call for show times
at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. For details, call (916) 557-1999 or visit
SacramentoMusicCircus.com.
Artist Thiên Dào brings her love of sculpture and capturing the
soft round shapes of the female form to this elegant mask. She
is one of seven artist-in-residence at the Old Carnegie Building in
Auburn. For details, e-mail her at [email protected].
Theatre
Sierra Nevada Region
Foothill Theatre Company in Nevada City. This professional theatre
ensemble produces a variety of outstanding plays – from classic to
contemporary, originals as well as old favorites, comedies and dramas. The Nevada Theatre at 410 Broad St. For details and tickets, visit
foothilltheatre.org or call (530) 265-8587.
Feb. 28 - Mar. 16: Urinetown, The Musical
Apr. 24 - May 11: Doubt
Auburn
Music & More Arts Academy and Theatre. The academy offers instruction in voice, instruments and acting for all ages, along with family
entertainment through its productions. Theatre rental also is available.
DeWitt Theatre at 11596 D Ave. For details, visit musicandmore.net or
call (530) 885-0594.
Roseville
Magic Circle Theatre in Roseville. Two charming theatres in downtown Roseville at 241 and 421 Vernon St. Contact the theatre for
specific show times and location. Tickets range from $8 to $23. For
details, visit mcircle.org or call (916) 782-1777.
Jan. 11 - Feb. 23: Sound of Music (Roseville Theatre)
Feb. 15 - Mar. 15: Hallelujah City (Tower Theatre)
Mar. 28 - Apr. 26: The Lion in Winter (Tower Theatre)
Jan. 4 - 26: The Apprentice Offering of 2008. Now in its 12th year, the
Offering is the premiere showcase for teen playwrights from Placer
County. $6-$9. From: 8 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. At J.B. Gale Little Theatre at
1 Tiger Way in Roseville. For details, call (916) 782-3753 (x3807).
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Broadway Sacramento brings the best Broadway theatre to the Capital
Region at the Sacramento Community Center Theater at 1419 H St.
For details, call (916) 557-1999 or visit BroadwaySacramento.com.
Through Jan. 6: Riverdance
Mar. 5 - 16: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Apr. 16 - 20: Mamma Mia!
Sacramento Theatre Company presents public performances of classical and modern plays in two performance spaces: the 300 seat
Mainstage Theatre and the 85 seat Stage Two. Sacramento Theatre
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Mar. 7 - 9: Mariposa Storytelling Festival. Nationally recognized
Storytelling Festival features Patrick Ball, Milbre Burch, Lyn Ford,
Andy Offutt Irwin, Barbara McBride-Smith and Tim Tingle. $4 - $74.
from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Location: Friday/Saturday at the Mariposa
County High School; Sunday at Yosemite National Park. For details,
call (209) 966-3155 or visit arts-mariposa.org.
Center for the Performing Arts in Grass Valley. A variety of great performances and classes at 314 W. Main St. For details, visit thecenterforthearts.org or call (530) 274-8384 (x14).
Jan. 3 - 6: ‘Fuddy Meers’ by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire.
$10 - $15
Classes and Workshops
Auburn
NEW LISTING! Foothills Storytelling Guild in Auburn. Meets every
third Wed. each month (except Dec.) to support storytellers at all
levels and to create an environment that fosters delight in telling and
listening to oral stories. Includes a wide range of stories, including
traditional folklore and myths, family, historic and original stories,
and jokes. Open to all. No charge. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the
Auburn Main Public Library (Beecher Room) at 350 Nevada St. For
details, visit foothillstorytelling.com or call (530) 478-1604.
NEW LISTING! Chi-Xin Thorp (Master of Music) Piano Studio in
Auburn. Build lifetime musical success and enjoyment. Ages 4 and
up. Studios near Placer High School and at Dewitt Theater. For
details, call (530) 401-7651 or e-mail [email protected].
Feb. 5 - 26: Drawing in Pen & Ink Class with Ann Ranlett. Learn the
basic techniques of working with pen & ink on paper and scratchboard. Class to be held on four Tues. nights from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Placer School for Adults. For details, call (916) 300-5774 or e-mail
[email protected].
Art Classes with Everett Jensen. All skill levels welcome. Learning to
See – Drawing class for beginners and those who want to transform
their existing skills and visual ability in B&W and/or colored pencils.
Composition/ The Series – Drawing class for beginners and advanced
students who desire to learn structured principles to make their work
more visually powerful. Painting in Oils – Learn to paint in oils,
including portraiture, with a simple process that will give students
great results with great efficiency. For details, call (530) 887-8704.
‘Pat in Italy’ watercolor by Victoria Brooks, who plans several
overseas workshops this year, including one to the French Alps
May 14 - 22. Call (916) 768-1751 for details
Fuse Glass and Glass slumping with Diane Wood. For beginning and
advance students on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Arts
Building at 808 Lincoln Way. For details, call (530) 878-8774.
Open to the public on each second Wednesday of the month at 7
p.m. Bring 1-2 pastels, oils or watercolors. $10 and free for Reif’s
students at home studio at 1436 Lowe Lane. For details, call (530)
887-9565.
Pet Portraits and Nature Illustrations. Art instructor Ann Ranlett also
creates pet portraits that captures the qualities that make individual
pets special and unique. She offers two styles: Realistic ink on
scratchboard or mixed media; or whimsical and colorful watercolor
paintings with “petzazz.” For details, visit annran.com or call
(916) 300-5774.
Watercolor classes with Sandy Delehanty at The Arts Building at 808
Lincoln Way in Auburn. For details, visit sandydelehanty.com or call
(916) 652-4624 (x4624).
Jan. 15: Different Textures of Watercolors. $35 from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.
Feb. 19: Natural Color, Light and Values. $35 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Piano lessons at Jerelen Bartone Piano Studio. All ages. Lessons on
fine pianos. Studio near I-80/Foresthill Exit. For details, call
(530) 886-8490.
Pastel Classes with Reif Erickson. Landscape painting classes weekly
on Tues. night 6 - 8:30 p.m., Thurs. afternoon 3 - 5:30 p.m. and
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Friday morning 9 - 11:30 a.m. $25 at home studio at 1436 Lowe Lane.
For details, call (530) 887-9565.
Painting Classes with Gayle Rappaport-Weiland. Gayle offers a range
of painting classes through Sierra College, including at the Rocklin
Campus and the Grass Valley Campus. Classes begin in Feb. and run
through Apr. For details, visit grappaport.com or call (530) 885-8461.
Handbuilding in Clay with Gerda Francesca. Beginning and advanced
students. At the Old Library Art Studio at 175 Almond St. For details,
call (530) 887-8216.
CLAYart Classes with L. Luis Ortiz. The Arts Building at 808 Lincoln
Way. For details, call (530) 885-2787.
Music, voice, dance, and drama classes at Music & More Arts Academy
& Theatre. For details, call (530) 885-0594 or visit musicandmore.net.
Barbershop-style four-part harmony. For women of any age or singing experience. Sierra Gold Chorus (member of Sweet Adelines, Int.).
Directed by Barb Tincher. Mondays, 7 p.m., Bill Burback Hall at
DeWitt Center at 11577 E Ave. For details, call (530) 885-4202.
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Beginning China Painting with Andrea Simeral-Boyer. Classes limited
to six students, adults only. For details, call Lincoln Arts at
(916) 645-9713.
Art & Clay Classes with C. Kerley Pflueger. All levels welcome.
Continuing four-week sessions. Handbuilding and wheel techniques
for the creation of 3-dimensional forms. At artist studio: 350 Big Ben
Rd. For details, call (916) 645-3173.
Lincoln Arts classes for children and adults. For details, call
(916) 645-9713.
Loomis
Two-day Plein Air Painting Workshops with Victoria Brooks. Class size
limited to seven. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., starting at Brooks’s Loomis studio.
Painting at nearby scenic areas. Fee: $175 (equipment and supplies
not provided). For details, call (916) 768-1751.
Private Music Lessons at McLaughlin Studios. Teaching the art of
music- making and performance. Two dozen instruments taught in
private lessons. Also, classes in chamber orchestra, clarinet choir, flute
choir, brass ensemble, music exploration, intermediate rock, advanced
rock, adult rock, and jazz. At 3415 Swetzer Rd. For details, call (916)
652-6377 or visit mclaughlinstudions.com.
Newcastle
Creative Sewing Classes at The Tin Thimble. Felting, Fashion,
Knitting, Crocheting, Introductory Sewing, Quilting and More!
Weekday & Weekend classes. At 595 Taylor Rd. on the corner of Old
State Hwy in Newcastle. For details, visit thetinthimble.com or call
(916) 663-2134.
Beautiful grape leaves in pastels shades brings this Paula Amerine
painting to life. She is a resident oil, pastel and acrylics artist
at the Old Carnegie Building in Auburn. Drop her an e-mail at
[email protected].
Improve Photography Skills with the Placer Camera Club. Meetings
vary to include picture-taking techniques, photo processing, guest
speakers and photo evaluations and competitions. Members also gather for photo shoots. Meets every third Tues. each month (except Jul.
and Aug.) from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Auburn’s Placer County Library
(Beecher Room) at 350 Nevada St. For details, visit placercameraclub.
org or call (530) 367-4505.
Music & More Arts Academy and Theatre. The academy offers instruction in voice, instruments and acting for all ages, along with family
entertainment through its productions. Theatre rental also is available.
DeWitt Theatre at 11596 D Ave. For details, visit musicandmore.net or
call (530) 885-0594.
Colfax
Jan. 15 & Jan. 19 Empowerment via the Web: Market your Events and
your Company Hands-on workshop on how to list your company and
events online. Free. RSVP and for details, call Blue Cat Studio, Inc.
(530) 346-7160.
Lincoln
Poetry Class with Sue Clark. Thursdays 3 - 4:30 p.m. Anyone can join
anytime. Beginning poets are welcome. Class fees: 10 weeks - $62.
Location: Lincoln Arts. For details, call (916) 434-9226.
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Beginning East Coast Swing with the Foothills Swing Dance Society.
Dance lesson 7 – 8 p.m.; DJ’d swing dance 8 – 11 p.m. All ages, alcohol-free. Every 4th Saturday at the Portuguese Hall, 920 Taylor For
details, call (530) 887-8117 or e-mail [email protected].
Piano School with Music Exchange’s Keyboard Kollege. Accepting
new students ages 6 to adult. Newcastle Town Center. For details, call
(916) 624-2733.
Rocklin
Fuse Glass, Glass Slumping and Glass Tile Bars with Diane Wood.
Sierra College Community Education. For details, visit sierracollege.
edu or call (530) 878-8774.
The City of Rocklin Thearter & Arts program. Finn Hall. $10 resident
discount. For details, visit rocklin.ca.us or call (916) 625-5200.
Watercolor Classes with Gayle Rappaport-Weiland. Gayle offers a
range of painting classes through Sierra College, including at the
Rocklin Campus and the Grass Valley Campus. Classes begin in Feb.
and run through Apr. For details, visit grappaport.com or call (530)
885-8461.
Mar. 11: The Business of Art. Learn how market and sell your
work. Sierra College Rocklin Campus from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Call (916) 781-0590.
Watercolor and Drawing Classes with Barbara Roth. All ages. Students
learn skills needed to successfully paint in watercolor. Lessons structured to meet students’ individual needs. For details, call
(916) 624-7572.
Sierra College Community Education. Day, evening, and weekend
classes. Sierra College at 5000 Rocklin Rd. For details, visit sccommed.
org or call (916) 781-0590.
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City of Rocklin Community Education. A variety of cultural arts classes for children and adults. For details, call (916) 632-4100.
improve, Lobenberg says. Fee of $125, including breakfast nibbles
and lunch. For details, call (916) 737-2311 or visit davidlobenberg.
com.
Roseville
Maidu Interpretive Center. Classes, events, and nature programs for
children, adults, and families. For details and to register, contact
Maidu Interpretive Center at 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr. For details, call
(916) 774-5934.
Jan. 12: Reptile Roundup. All ages. No charge. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Jan. 19: Archery Class. Age 7+ Maya Bow Club 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
$25
Jan. 19: Souvenir Basket Creation. Age 16+ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $12
Jan. 26: Maidu Museum Day. No charge. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feb. 13: California Lawyers for the Arts Workshop in Roseville. Do
you know what you are signing? An attorney specializing in contracts will discuss the fundamentals of reviewing and negotiating a
variety of arts related contracts. Presented by PlacerArts and the City
of Roseville in cooperation with California Lawyers for the Arts. For
details or to register, call (916) 780-2787 or e-mail [email protected].
City of Roseville Parks and Recreation Arts and Culture Classes and
Programs. Ongoing cultural arts events, classes and programs for children and adults. After school arts enrichment also available at Cirby
and Woodbridge Adventure Clubs. Price: varies. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
at 316 Vernon St. For details, visit rosevilleparks.com or call (916)
774-5505.
Watercolor/Watermedia classes by Patricia Abraham. Part of the
Roseville Parks & Recreation at Maidu Community Center. All classes
are 8 weeks. Must register in Dec. For details, call (916) 774-5950.
Jan. 8: Beginner-Intermediate level begins from 9 a.m. to noon.
Jan. 8: Intermediate-Advanced level begins from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 9: All-level Wednesday Eve class begins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Travel Journaling: Sketching, Drawing & Painting with Donna Naes.
Document your journeys regardless of where you travel in watercolors, pen, ink and acrylic. Roseville. For details, call (916) 622-6315.
Learn How to Draw in Six Easy Steps with David Lobenberg. Learn
position, shape, and value as part of Lobenberg’s six skill-set notes.
Neophytes can learn to draw and those with some ability can
Sacramento Area
Through Jan. 8: Oil Painting Classes with Victoria Brooks in
Carmichael. Oil painting classes emphasizing working quickly and
completing at least two paintings in six afternoons, using the impressionist syle called “Alla Prima.” $175 per 6 week session. For details,
call (916) 768-1751 or visit vbrooks.com.
Watercolor Painting with David Lobenberg. Studio located at 741 48th
St. in Sacramento. For details, visit davidlobenberg.com or call
(916) 789-2002.
Jan. 12: Nuts@Bolts of Acrylic Painting. For those interested in
learning acrylic painting and those looking to sharpen their skills.
$85.
Jan. 26: Watercolor Portraiture Workshop. $100.
Impressionist Oil & Introduction to Plein Air Painting with Victoria
Brooks. “Alla Prima” or “all at once” is the direct approach Brooks
teaches to create fresh spontaneous oil paintings. All levels of painters are accepted. Continuing six-week sessions available at the
Sacramento Fine Arts Center on Tuesday afternoons. For details, visit
vbrooks.com or call (916) 768-1751.
One Stroke Painting with certified instructor Sharleen Snow. For project
and technique class schedule and sign up information, call (916) 5081458 or e-mail [email protected].
call for
Color Intensive and Landscape Workshops at the School of Light and
Color. Classes include: beginning workshops, pastel landscape, photography & digital imaging, basic drawing, pastel, watercolor, and art
classes for youth.10030 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks. For details, call
(916) 966-7517 or [email protected].
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Family Art Instruction at Big Bend Visitor Center. Explore nature and
history through art using simple and inexpensive techniques from
instructor Barbara Hoffmann. Call for current class listings. For details,
call (530) 389-8718.
Watercolor Classes with Jerianne Van Dijk, five-week courses in beginning, intermediate, and challenge class; also some weekend workshops and plein air days. Grass Valley. For details, call (530) 271-0676
or visit jerianne.net.
Printmaking with Linda Byrne. Adult classes in woodcut and relief,
non-toxic printmaking, and monotype and collagraph. Basic color
theory for artists. Private studio in Nevada City. Maximum five students per class. For details, call (530) 470-0929.
PoganArt Workshops and Group Trips. Since 1993, PoganArt has
offered watercolor and oil painting workshops in the Lake Tahoe
region and beyond. In 1997, we began taking our outdoor painting
workshops to exotic places in the US and abroad. Our instructors are
nationally recognized artists. All our workshops are held on location
in some of the most breathtaking settings in the world. For details,
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Watercolors by Jan Foss. Watercolor gallery and studio featuring soft
landscapes and colorful florals. Sign up for a class at 120 Country
Club Drive, #21, Incline Village. For details, call (775) 833-1144.
Lincoln
After School Art Classes for Children/Youth. Held at Lincoln Arts at
580 Sixth St. For details, call (916) 645-9713.
Art & Clay Classes for Children with C. Kerley Pflueger. Continuing
four-week sessions for students to explore several art projects from
watercolors to clay. Hand-building techniques for the creation of
three-dimensional ceramic art forms. Artist’s studio at 350 Big Ben Rd.
For details, call (916) 645-3173.
Arts for Children
Auburn
Art for Preschoolers at Creative Endeavors. Ages 20 months - 5 years.
Fun, age-appropriate, hands-on classes. At 638 Lincoln Way, Ste.
150A. For details, e-mail [email protected] or call (530) 3553465.
CLAYart Classes with L. Luis Ortiz. Students explore hand-building
techniques for the creation of three-dimensional ceramic forms. The
Arts Building at 808 Lincoln Way. For details, call (530) 885-2787.
Introductory Swing Dance for Teens. Class starts with basic steps of
Lindy Hop. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Courthouse Athletic Club at 1121
Maidu Dr. For details, call (530) 906-2048.
Music & More Arts Academy: music, voice, dance and drama classes.
Classes for all ages in most instruments taught by master teachers. For
details, visit musarts.com or call (530) 885-0594.
Musikgarten Classes. Age newborn through 7 years. Continuing
10-week sessions are available. Scholarships available. Keyboard
Konnection at 1515 Grass Valley Hwy. For details, call (530) 745-0248.
Piano Lessons. Group piano classes (ages 6 - adult) and guitar (ages
8 - adult). Keyboard Konnection at 1515 Grass Valley Highway. For
details, call (530) 745-0248.
Loomis/Granite Bay
Art and Music Programs for all Ages at Children’s Creative Art Center.
6210 Douglas Blvd. in Granite Bay. For details, visit ChildrensCreative
ArtCenter.org or call (916) 791-6407.
Private Music Lessons at McLaughlin Studios. Teaching the art of
music making and performance. Two dozen instruments taught in
private lessons. The studio also offers classes in chamber orchestra,
clarinet choir, flute choir, brass ensemble, music exploration (ages 3
– 5), intermediate rock, advanced rock, adult rock, and jazz. Located
att 3415 Swetzer Rd. For details, visit MclaughlinStudios.com or call
(916) 652-6377.
Newcastle
Piano lessons. Children and adults, ages 6 and up for beginners
through advanced. At Music Exchange’s Keyboard Kollege at 477
Main St. For details, call (916) 663-9020 or visit MusicExhangeOnline.
com.
Rocklin
Beginning Watercolor Workshops with Gayle Rappaport-Weiland. At
Rocklin Parks & Recreation. For details, call (916) 625-5200.
City of Rocklin Community Education. A variety of cultural arts classes available for children. For details, call (916) 632-4100.
Roseville
Jan. 4 - 26: The Apprentice Offering of 2008 in Roseville. In its 12th
year, this is the premiere showcase for teen playwrights in Placer
County. $6 - $9 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at J.B. Gale Little Theatre at 1
Tiger Way. For details, call (916) 782-3753 ext: 3807 or e-mail ssmith@
rjuhsd.k12.ca.us,
Children Activities at Maidu Interpretive Center in Roseville. Make
friends with nature and other kids. Have fun for a day or a week
while exploring the natural world. Activities include nature investigations, activities and crafts. Knowledgeable leaders, new information
and skills, and a fun, safe environment create special memories for
children. The Maidu Interpretive Center is at 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr.
For details, visit roseville.ca.us/IndianMuseum or call (916) 774-5934.
Magic Circle Theatre in Roseville. Two charming theatres in downtown Roseville at 241 and 421 Vernon St. Contact the theatre for
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specific show times and location. Tickets range from $8 to $23. For
details, visit mcircle.org or call (916) 782-1777.
Jan. 19 - Mar. 15: ‘The Three Pigs’ $8 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 241
Vernon St.
Music Classes for Infants and Toddlers in Roseville. Whiz Kids Music
classes help students develop pitch and rhythm skills and capitalize
on this critical period in developing the music aptitude of a child. For
details, visit WhizKidsMusic.com or call (916) 765-9119.
Roseville Parks & Recreation Cultural Arts Classes for Children. For
details, visit Roseville.ca.us or call (916) 774-5242.
Sacramento
Jan. 23 - Feb. 3: Sacramento Theatre Company’s ‘Friday at Five.’ The
young professionals company presents a new musical comedy about
a persistent myth: that we spend some of the happiest moments of
our young-adult lives at summer jobs. Written by Sacramento-based
writer Ed Goldman. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1419 H Street. For details, call
(916) 443-6722 or visit sactheatre.org.
Sacramento Theatre Company’s ‘The Ensemble for Kids and Teens!’
Classes offer a unique creative experience in an exciting and stimulating theatre environment. Our instructors are professionals with years
of experience teaching theatre arts to young people. Small class sizes
provide a comfortable setting where students receive personal attention. $225 per session. At 1419 H St. in Sacramento. For details, e-mail
[email protected] or call (916) 446-7501 (x105).
Jan. 12 - Mar. 15: Creative Dramatics Acting Classes (grades 1st-3rd)
Jan. 12 - Mar. 1: Awakening Acting Classes (grades 4th-6th)
Jan. 14 -Mar. 4: Awakening Acting Classes II (grades 7th – 9th)
Sierra Nevada Region
InnerRhythms Dance in Truckee. Classes offered each week in a variety of dance disciplines, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz and modern
dance for ages 7-70. MiniRhythms for mini-dancers ages 18 months
– 6 years. At Training Centre at 12219 Business Park Drive, Suite 3.
For details, visit InnerRhythms.org or call (530) 550-8464.
Call to Artists
Jan. 30 Deadline: Call to Arts Organizations for ‘Artists in Schools’
Program. Applications are being accepted for this California Arts
Council (CAC) program designed to integrate community arts resources
into schools, and augment visual and performing arts education.
Applications are available at cac.ca.gov/344. California arts organizations of all disciplines may apply. All residencies require matching
funds from the arts organization, or jointly by the arts organization and
the school. For details, call (916) 322-6344.
Jan. 31 Deadline: Roseville Arts! 8th annual “Art in the Garden” Home
Tour in May 2008. Approximately 25 artists will be chosen by a juror
to display and sell their work for the one-day event in one of five
gardens. Both two- and three-dimensional works are desired. Garden
related subjects are recommended. Membership in Roseville Arts
required. For details and applications, e-mail [email protected] or
call (916) 759-3902.
Feb. 1 Deadline: Feats of Clay celebrates its 21st year as one of the
nation’s most prestigious and unique ceramic contests held for four
weeks in the oldest terra-cotta factory in operation in the U.S. More
than 6,000 visitors with about $17,000 in awards for place, merit or purchase. All submission slides must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1.
For details or a prospectus, visit lincolnarts.org or call (916) 645-9713.
NEW LISTING! Feb. 9 Deadline: Animal House 2008 in Carmichael.
Exhibit any original works of art with an animal theme from Feb.
Click & List! online at PlacerArts.org
This elegant snowscape was used in a holiday painting class by
Sacramento artist David Lobenberg, presenting students with
some challenging washes and delicate tree renderings. He provides a range of classes throughout the year. Call (916) 7892002 for details.
26 - Mar. 15. Includes sculpture and all 2-D media. Must have been
completed within the last two years. $12. per entry or 3/$30. at the
Sacramento Fine Arts Center at 5330 Gibbons Dr. For details, call (916)
971-3713 or visit sacfinearts.com.
Jan/Feb: Volunteer Docent Training for the Maidu Historic Site in
Roseville. Join the City of Roseville’s nature-culture team at the Maidu
Historic Site for training to teach children about local cultural heritage,
plants and animals. Give back to your community, meet other active
people with similar interests, and have fun while learning new things.
Wed. and Fri., Jan. 23 - Feb. 29, 9 a.m. to noon. For details, call (916)
774-5934.
Use the PlacerArts’ Online Calendar to promote art-related classes,
events, performances, artist calls, gallery listings and conferences. It
allows users to post events once and have them appear on hundreds
of websites and publications throughout the county, including consideration for publication in Perspectives. For details, visit PlacerArts.org or
call (530) 885-5670 (x112).
Art Teachers Wanted: The City of Roseville Parks and Recreation
Department in partnership with the Roseville City School District is
seeking class instructors for a new after school enrichment program at
Cirby and Woodbridge elementary schools. Curriculum to include – but
not limited to – visual arts, performing arts, music, dance, athletics,
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Exhibit at Latitudes Restaurant. Artists are invited to submit inquiries
for the 2007 exhibit calendar Great exposure in a historic Auburn
Victorian at East-West Galleries at 130 Maple Street. For details, call
(530) 885-5670.
The Artisan Gallery in Fair Oaks invites artists to submit proposals for
month-long displays beginning with the Second Saturday Art Walk. For
details, call (916) 648-0260.
2237 Gallery in Roseville is accepting portfolios for review. All artists are
eligible. For details, e-mail [email protected].
Auburn Concert Band seeks muscians. Rehearsals are September
through mid-May. Meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Health for All at
4065 Grass Valley Hwy., #206. All instruments needed. For details, visit
auburnband.org or call (530) 888-1801.
The Foothill Farmers’ Market Association seeks crafters and artisans to
vend their original works at any of 16 seasonal weekly farmers’ markets around Placer County. For details, call (530) 823-6183.
Husband and wife artists Imi Lehmbrock-Hirschinger (mixed media,
oil and acrylic) and James Hirschinger (photographer) showed off
their collective works at their studio home in Loomis during the
2007 Autumn Art Studios Tour.
science, health, nutrition and safety. For details, call (916) 774-5135 or
e-mail [email protected].
Call for singers for the Sierra Gold Chorus, a member of Sweet
Adelines, Int. Learn to sing barbershop-style, four-part harmony.
Women of all ages welcome. Directed by Barb Tincher. Rehearsals on
Mon. at 7 p.m. Burback Hall at DeWitt Center in Auburn. For details,
call (916) 663-2105.
The Arts Marketing Institute (AMI), a program of the California Arts
Council, seeks to motivate and sustain individual and group actions for
the arts to make the arts a part of everyday life for individuals and all
the diverse California communities. For details, visit cac.ca.gov/ami.
Artists sought for PlacerArts’ new online database ‘Regional Art Registry.’
It provides a complete listing of visual and performing artists, and organizations, segmented by medium or type of performance art. The registry is designed to connect patrons, businesses and event coordinators
directly with artists for potential exhibitions and sales, performances
and special events. Registration is free. For details, visit PlacerArts.org
or call (530) 885-5670.
Roseville Arts’ Member Directory of Artists. Join this new online
Directory of Artists that provides a high-quality look with easy navigation. It can link to an artists own website and can be updated quarterly. Must be a member of Roseville Arts! to participate. $30 annual fee.
Deadlines for requests are Dec. 31, March 31, June 30 and Sept. 30. For
details, visit rosevillearts.org or call (916) 783-4117.
New Artworks Gallery in Fair Oaks seeks 2-D and 3-D artists. Obtain an
application online at thenewartworksgallery.com, by calling (916) 9627362 or by visiting the gallery at 10239 Fair Oaks Blvd.
‘Art Matters’ in Rocklin. A visual arts group for artists in Rocklin and
surrounding communities. For details, call (916) 300-0794.
Potential Public Art Projects in Roseville seeks artists. For details, visit
PlacerArts.org or call (916) 780-2787.
‘All About Art’ community-access television program seeks invitations
to profile artists of “any and all mediums.” The Truckee-based program
is expanding its airing to other locations. Host Nina Ski has produced
more than 200 such shows in six years. For details or to be added to
the profile list, call (530) 587-2650.
Call to Theater Techs for the non-profit Placer Community Theater is
looking for talented artistic people interested in volunteering to work
on live stage productions as stage manager, prop master/mistress,
stagehand, costumer, and lighting/sound technician. For details, visit
placercommunitytheater.org or call (530) 886-8569.
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PlacerArts would like to thank our new and renewed
individual and business members; patrons and
affiliates — and our private and public partners for
their continued support.
New & Renewed
Individual and Families
Patricia Abraham
George & Jo Ann Aiello
Barrett & Valerie Anderson
Linda Arcuri
Marcie Arteaga
Ronald & Aloha Baumgarten
Jean Bengston
Alberta Borow
Pat Bos
David & Jean Brown
Linda Butler
Mary Cahill
Glyneth Cassidy
Connie Chadwick
Joan Chlarson
Donna Claggett
Tom Clingenpeel & Marti
Fischer
Honey Cowan
Jane Cozart
Dorothy Crutchfield
Jean Pierre David
Stewart Feldman & Leslye
Vodden
Karen Flemming
Judy Fox
Robert & Rebecca Golling
Ed & Pat Graves
Ruth Ann Greer
Tony & Daphne Hallas
Teri & David Harrison
Trudi Hayden
Edward & Mary Ann Horton
Kaz Huette & Michael Prince
Linda Sword Johnson
Ursula Johnson
Diana Kwan
Al & Jane Lares
Judith Larrew
Beverly Lewis
Stanley MacDonald
April Maynard
Suzanne McClelland
Elizabeth McMurtrie
Leanne Mitchell
Linda Moon
Sherman & Pamela Moore
Gayonor & Alfred Morgan
Gary Nagasawa
Alice Petruzzelli
Donna & John Pronko
Jay Ramos
Ann Ranlett
Barbara Reed
Michael Schummacher
Sharon Serenbetz
Joan Sheeter
Jackie & Alex Shimonauff
Mona Shulman
Elaine “Bunny” Smith
Julianne Herz Smith
Susan Smith
Nancy & Richard Stark
Bridget Stennes
Herbie Tanimoto
Laree Toft
Donna Ward & Richard
Campbell
Barbara Wauters
Nanci Woody
New & Renewed
Patrons
Steven Cavolt
Susan Giles
Mary Jane Mahoney
Dennis & Gayle Peterson
Dorothy & Richard Sanborn
Click & List! online at PlacerArts.org
George Scarmon
Pastel Society of the West
Coast
Angela Tahti
New & Renewed
Benefactors
Auburn Rotary Community
Fund
Placer Community Foundation
New & Renewed
Businesses
Placer County Visitors Bureau
Placer Valley Tourism
Reconciliation Singers Voices
for Peace
Roseville Arts!
Sierra Business Council
Sierra Community Chorus
Sierra County Arts Council
Sierra Foothills UnitarianUniversalists
Sierra Nevada Arts Alliance
Singing Tree Press
Windows Art Project
Cherry Avenue Therapies
Public Partnerships
New & Renewed
Affiliates
Americans for the Arts
Arts for the Schools
Auburn Branch American
Association of University
Women
Auburn Community Concert
Association
Auburn Placer Performing
Arts Center
Auburn Symphony
California Arts Advocates
California Assembly of Local
Arts Agencies
City of Auburn
Metropolitan Arts Partnership
Musictalk, Inc.
Nevada-Placer County
Chapter SPEBSQSA
North Tahoe Arts
Placer Arts League
Placer Theatre Ballet
Placer Camera Club
Placer Community Theater
Perspectives California Arts Council
California Council for the
Humanities
California Department of
Education
City of Auburn - Auburn Arts
Commission
City of Lincoln
City of Rocklin
City of Roseville - Roseville
Cultural Arts Committee
County of Placer
Metropolitan Arts Partnership
National Endowment for the
Arts
Placer County Office of
Education
Placer County Water Agency
Placer Union High School
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Little Town, USA is a compilation of 36 poems culled from seven counties in
the eastern California foothills. It is the result of the fifth annual Sierra Foothill
Poetry Contest, which is co-sponsored by PlacerArts and Singing Tree Press,
with the purpose of encouraging poetry throughout the mountain regions of
the state. The poems were judged in three categories: Adults, Grades 8-12, and
Grade 7 and younger. Here is lovely prose from a finalist in the latter category.
Twilight
by Lindsey Hoyt
Moonbeams cast glitter on the pond,
in the essence of night.
In the forest out there yonder,
animals lurk out of sight.
Frogs are croaking, crickets chirp,
hours are shadows for folks a sleepin’,
Best they stay in their beds,
for there are strange things out a creepin’.
Owls in flight search for food,
Twilight falls in the foothills east of Auburn.
About the Poet
coyotes yip with eery delight.
Darkness slithers like a snake,
everyone’s looking for a twilight bite!
Lindsey Hoyt, age 14, is a Jackson, Amador County
resident and a student enrolled in the Sierra
Foothills Academy. “Poetry is my favorite form of
writing,” says the young Hoyt. “When the thoughts
come together coherently rhymed it is completely
amusing.” Two of her poems won finalist recognition
in the Grade 7 and younger category 2007 Sierra
Foothill Poetry Contest: Twilight and Inspiration.
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Why We Need the Arts
in School Curriculum
by Rudy Browne
T
he classroom arts – from poetry to painting, singing to dancing, drawing to computer
graphics, composing music to playing instruments, writing dialogue to acting in plays, and
pottery to photography – are core subjects that
each contain a distinct body of knowledge
and skills that enable students to better understand their world. Arts instruction teaches students about themselves, about their sensations,
about their ideas, and shows them unexpected
and unique ways of considering the world
– past, present and future – and develops a
student’s willingness to explore ambiguousness, multiple conceptions of the world and
various solutions to issues.
“The arts offer another way of looking, another
way of perceiving and another way of learning.
Like traditional studies, the arts bring knowledge.”
What would happen if we spread the arts
across the curriculum of the middle school
years when many students so dramatically lose
interest in classroom activities, when students
become introspective or become intrapersonal?
Would their interest and commitment to learning increase by exposure to the arts? Would
they feel immediately involved in their own
learning activities and find instructional activities they can share with peers? What would
happen if the arts were a part of every high
school class from English to Science? Would
students become more actively engaged in
creative learning? There is not much research
data to answer these questions with qualification. However, because the arts encourage
and reward meaning, which cannot always be
expressed in words or numbers, it keeps many
students in school simply by allowing them to
express themselves in different ways.
The arts enrich other subjects – such as
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history, health education, geography, science,
and literature – by providing students with
insights into a period of time from a variety
of points of view and an understanding of the
way in which the arts both reflect and influence societal beliefs.
The arts work well as a way to learn other
academic subjects because, for young people,
there is a natural inclination to the arts. The
symbols of the arts in both sight and sound
are things students perceive and respond to
intuitively, unlike many of symbols used in
mathematics or in science, for example. There
is an immediate link to the things of which
arts are made. The arts offer another way of
looking, another way of perceiving and another way of learning. Like traditional studies, the
arts bring knowledge.
Everyone finds joy in the sense the arts
give to their lives and in the knowledge that,
through the arts, they become a part of a
human tradition in search for meaning – a
search that stretches from ancient cave drawings and masked ceremonies to today’s hiphop or, say, multi-dimensional IMAX films to
some future, yet-unknown forms of expression. The more we know about the arts, the
more we appreciate them. (As the non-conformist French artist Marcel Duchamp so aptly
put it: the more we bring to art, the more we
take with us.)
Preserving Our Past
The arts reflect the time and culture of the
people who create them. It serves as a living
record for an era, a means of bringing people
into more vivid contact with past civilizations
and present societies. As students explore the
arts, they begin to understand how cultures
– past and present – communicate through
dance, music, theater and the visual arts.
Through the arts, students learn about people
and cultures because society enshrines in its
“Without the arts, education is not education but
vocational training.”
– Norman Cousins
Journalist and Author
arts what it believes and values.
Project Zero, a Harvard Graduate School
of Education effort, is on a mission to understand and enhance learning, thinking and
creativity in the arts, as well as humanistic
and scientific disciplines, at the individual and
institutional levels. For more than 25 years,
one of its principal investigators, Howard
Gardner, has researched multiple intelligences,
that is, a theory that points to different kinds
of intelligences that make up each individual’s
“cognitive profile.” He emphatically states arts
represent the following intelligences: the visual/spatial, musical, kinesthetic, interpersonal
and intrapersonal. He concluded these artistic
cognitive domains are as important as those
traditionally emphasized: the verbal and the
logical/mathematical domains.
We are imbued with multiple intelligences
and the arts are cognitive domains, thus we
are all artists in one form or another, and to
a greater or lesser extent. Maybe we cannot
sing or dance well, but perhaps we can write
imaginatively, or draw, or act. These arts-related intelligences are the sources of concepts,
and concepts are essential for the construction
of meaning. Since the arts represent organized
forms of perception, we must conclude that
higher levels of abstract thought – that is, critical and creative thinking capabilities – are
dependent to a significant extent on artistic
thinking. Through the arts, students have a
greater opportunity to grow as creative, intellectual and spiritual human beings.
Why do we need the arts in our school
curriculum? Norman Cousins, a prominent
journalist and author, had the perfect answer:
“Without the arts, education is not education
but vocational training.” He declared the lack
of arts education limits and minimizes our
potential rather than maximizes it. Many of
our universities are turning out graduates who
are beautifully trained but poorly educated.
Rudy Browne is a retired
educator who spent more
than 30 years bringing
arts education to students
in Placer and Sacramento
counties. He holds
Bachelor of Arts degrees
in art and English, and
a Master of Fine Arts in
art from the University of
California, Davis. He is a
contributor to the local
arts community through his work on the PlacerArts Board of Trustees,
the Placer Arts League (PAL) and the Auburn Art Walks. He is artist
who is completing his ‘Faces of Jazz’ portraits, a project he began in
2004. It is a tribute to jazz musicians that he plans to publish as a
book. He resides in Meadow Vista with his wife, Judith Ann
Practicing one’s profession successfully calls
for skills in dealing with people, for being
able to comprehend the connection between
cause and effect and for the ability to carry
the burdens placed on the individual in a free
society. The arts help to prepare the human
mind for such needs. The two most popular
elective classes at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology (MIT) are music and art appreciation. The school unequivocally believes that
without proper appreciation and knowledge
of the creative proclivities of human beings,
scientific and technological progress would
certainly be curtailed.
As Cousins wonderfully observed: “Art is
a system invented by nature to enable human
beings to come into full possession of their
higher senses. It is a form of wealth in which
all can share and which is dependent not on
ownership but on desire and perception. It
is a form of currency convertible into golden
moments, readily accessible and easily possessed.”
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