Join us next weekend @ The Spot for the unplugged version of the acclaimed one woman show, THE PERSISTENT GUEST, written and performed by Boise local, Jodeen Revere. The limited engagement is the play’s final run before its New York Premiere this fall! The world premiere took place at @ Boise Contemporary Theater directed by Benjamin Burdick in October 2022. “…a ferocious and courageous confrontation, a battle for life; spirit challenged but unbowed – again and again and again. Jodeen Revere takes command of the stage as if she owned the place…” “…she faces it all unflinchingly and with wit, delivering nearly equal parts humor and pathos throughout all 80 minutes (no intermission) of the play.” -Jeanne Huff, Boise Weekly SHOW DESCRIPTION: It was a reading at Boise’s Ming Studio in November 2019, that would become the springboard for Jodeen’s one woman show The Persistent Guest. Originally intended to be part of a book, Jodeen’s sixty minute segment was funny, touching, insightful, enlightening and full of unexpected observations about her three separate rounds of treatment for breast cancer. The crowd was enthralled and enthusiastic. It became clear the piece was in fact a one-woman show. The two years following the …
Paint Club for Tweens & Teens
Judy Zimmer leads Paint Club for tweens and teens. Come join us in The Children’s Library where we’ll all make a creation on canvas. Paint club is open to tweens and teens ages 9+ who can manage the project alone. All supplies are provided. Space is VERY limited so sign-up is required. Please be sure you can make the commitment to attend as we turn many away from this popular offering. Sign up online or call the library at (208) 726-3493, option 3 if you need assistance with online registration.
Concert for a Cure – Petty Theft, a Tom Petty Tribute
CANCER SUCKS. MUSIC DOESN’T. Join us for the Concert for a Cure, the capstone of the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial’s remarkable four-day event dedicated to raising funds for life-saving cancer research. This time-honored event includes a two-day golf tournament, a live and silent Auction Gala, and the highly anticipated Concert for a Cure benefit concert. Celebrating its 47th year, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial has proudly donated over $21.4 million to its beneficiaries: St. Luke’s Cancer Institute and the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota. Prepare to be enthralled by the talented performance of Petty Theft, an acclaimed Tom Petty tribute band out of San Francisco. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Bald Mountain at the River Run Lodge, the Concert for a Cure offers an evening of unforgettable music with a purpose. With their impressive musical skills and unwavering dedication to faithfully recreate Tom Petty’s timeless hits, Petty Theft will have you dancing, singing, and losing yourself in the music. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the familiar tunes of one of the greatest musicians of all time while making a significant contribution to a worthy cause. Secure your tickets now and be a part of something that offers …
Art Reception at Friedman Memorial Airport
Please join us for a reception of art! The Friedman Memorial Airport extends its gratitude to the talented artists of the Wood River Valley who draw inspiration from our community and graciously contribute their artwork to our passenger terminal. MAY. 17, 2023 FROM 5:30 TO 7:00 PM Guests will have the pleasure of enjoying hors d’oeuvres and beverages during the event. Additionally, parking validation will be provided.
Carmen McNall
California based artist Carmen McNall’s paintings are punctuated by deep woodcuts creating a balance between textured patterns and stretches of pure pigment. By combining painting with added wood carving techniques, the paintings are not just rich in color, but embody the idea of “handcrafted, ” a theme that is central in her work through both process and subject matter as hands play a recurring role. The faceless figures in McNall’s work resemble Goddess-like muses as they rest in dynamic yet effortless poses. Each one embodying strength, confidence, and wisdom. The figures are adorned with a novel blend of symbolic patterns and mark making. They rest within their own elements, surrounded by a complex yet tranquil interior landscape that inhabit both ancient and futuristic realms. Through this work, McNall explores the body as a vessel, a container that carries us through life, using both literal vessels such as vases and containers, as well as human forms. She investigates all that is held within us: memories, tension, energy, healing properties, intuition and how these manifest into movement. “My work is very planned out because of the nature of wood carving, every mark is permanent and therefore must be intentional. A lot of …
Kelly Ording
Kelly Ording’s works explore the fine line between minimalism and representation. Interested in the tonal and textural possibilities of a surface, Ording often begins her compositions by hand dyeing paper or canvas, creating an element of surprise and playfulness that offsets the mathematical rigor and precision of her use of bold color and line. Central to her work is the interplay of radiating color, unfolding shapes, and patterns. Ording often uses the word “meditation” to describe the act of line-making, where time for her moves in a poetic manner. The repetition becomes its own way of marking time and thus marking the human experience. Dynamic in nature, her paintings can be considered a vehicle to explore color theory, where overlapping patterns evolve and release tones. The balance of her compositions allow you to explore the emotive qualities of color. In addition to her works on paper and canvas, Ording’s public works and murals hang in San Francisco’s Clarion Alley and Unity Plaza, the headquarters of Facebook and Genentech, and other locations throughout the Bay Area and internationally. Her work is featured in the collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), the San Francisco Arts Commission Public and …
WORKSHOP: Beginning Drawing Intensive
THIS 8-SESSION WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE MON–THU, AUG 7–10 AND AUG 14–17, FROM 9AM–12PM DAILY. Get out your sketch book! With emphasis on observational skills and hand-eye coordination, this 8-day workshop will explore graded tones, line, negative space, perspective, and shadows. Each day, examine a different still life as you develop fundamental drawing skills and increased confidence to draw. The classes are cumulative and open to beginning students as well as those who want to refresh their skills. Age & ability: 17 and older, beginners welcome! SVMoA and Jim will provide all the materials necessary for the class (included in the enrollment cost). ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Born in New York, Jim Caldwell has spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated from Williams College in 1964 as an Art Major and spent the next year in Paris studying printing and etching at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. In 1969 he received his Master of Architecture Degree from the Yale School of Architecture. Jim has had over 45 solo shows and his paintings are represented in more than 450 collections worldwide. $500 member / $550 nonmember
TEEN WORKSHOP: Building Your Portfolio
Have a collection of personal artwork and don’t know what to do with it? Thinking about applying to art school and need to organize your work? Join artists Brie Schettle and Benjamin Hunt to learn how to build an artist portfolio and develop application materials for professional practices. This workshop is an introduction to writing artist statements, photographing artwork, and organizing art to share in a portfolio. Participants are welcome to bring in-progress artwork for feedback. “Building Your Portfolio” is a great opportunity to prepare materials for both college applications and professional opportunities in the arts! Age & Ability: 15-18 years (rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates), all levels, beginners welcome! $50, pre-registration required
TEEN WORKSHOP: Exquisite Corpse
Originally a game invented by Surrealist artists in Paris in the 1920s, “Exquisite Corpse” is a collaborative activity designed to stimulate creativity. In this 2-day workshop, examine the history and concept behind the Exquisite Corpse, subjectivity and color theory. Participants will create collages and paintings in a collaborative environment, developing design and color relationship skills, collectively assembling words and images. Participants are encouraged to bring images (drawings, photographs, magazine materials, etc.) to be used in the collaborative projects. Age & Ability: 13-18 years, all levels, beginners welcome! $30, pre-registration required
WORKSHOP: Collagraph Printing
In this 2-day printmaking workshop, participants will spend the first day making printing plates using various substances and surfaces, such as fabric, bubble wrap, wallpaper, leaves, and more. On day two, ink up and begin printing, either by press or hand. Each time your plate is inked will create a unique monoprint, revealing varying tones, textures, and values of color. SVMoA will provide the necessary materials (included in enrollment cost). Age & ability: 16 and older, beginners welcome! THIS 2-DAY WORKSHOP TAKES PLACE SAT, MAY 13 & 20, 10AM–2PM. $200 member / $225 nonmember