Abstract Paintings
The Chappaqua Library Gallery
October 3 – November 21, 2009
Opening Reception:
Saturday, October 3, 3-5 pm
Gallery Hours:
M-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
Chappaqua Library
195 South Greeley Avenue
Chappaqua, New York 10514
Phone: (914) 238-4779
Fax: (914) 238-3597
Manga and Anime artist Yoshito Usui
Yoshito Usui was born in Shizuoka, in the prefecture of Giappone. He began his career in mangas in the mid-1980s, and was a collaborator of the magazine Action. His most famous serial is ‘Crayon Shin-chan’. Initially published in Action from 1987, the first issue of the ‘Crayon Shin-chan’ comic book sold 25 million copies. The character is also featured in a large merchandise line. Other creations by Usui include ‘Mix Connection’, ‘Scrambled Egg’, ‘Super Mix’ and ‘Unbalance Zone’.
Feel Free to Chirp Along
Brazilian musician Jarbas Agnelli saw a newspaper photo of a flock of black birds perched on the wires strung from utility poles and recognized that their configuration looked very much like a musical score. Using the image as a template, he arranged and recorded a composition, using xylophone, bassoon, oboe and clarinet, The notes themselves were the bird’s idea.
Agnelli told the Daily Mail, ”The pleasing melody is not my invention. It was the birds’ idea”. “The notes are the exact position of the birds (in between the lines). The rhythm is a interpretation of their position, since there are no bar lines.”
Birds on the Wires from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo.
Everything Must Go
Selling entire contents of artist studio: Art Supplies, Custom Made Stretchers, Art Books, Tools, Computer Table, Paintings, Prints, Small refrigerator, Steel Shelves, and much more. No reasonable offer will be turned down. Email her for more information.
Where: Brandreth Avenue off Main Street and Central Avenue (Old Ossining Opera Building) Map
When: Saturday, September 26, 12-4
Who: Ann Sgarlata
Philipstown Depot Theatre in Garrison
If anyone is around today and would like to take the beautiful and scenic drive up to Garrison, NY, please come and support my fellow actors (and director) and I as we compete in a short play competition with “The Happy Couple”. — Jessica Hester
SENIOR MOMENT
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Intermission
NOT HERE
THE HAPPY COUPLE
Curtain time is 4:00 PM, so you figure out what’s appropriate call time for your show. Directly following the performances, they will tally the ballots and award BEST PLAY, BEST DIRECTOR, BEST ACTRESS and BEST ACTOR. Aside from BEST PLAY, the awards may be given to other than participants in the four shows selected for the finals. We’ll be having some wine, cheese, beer and crudites after the award ceremony for anyone who’d like to stick around.
Phone: 845.424.3900
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
When: August 14 – November 1, 2009
Where: Prints and Drawings Galleries
Drawn by New York: Six Centuries of Watercolors and Drawings at the New-York Historical Society. Don’t miss it, especially the two notebooks that are gems.
A September Classic
Boxwood
John Wunderlich hosts a Boxwood Potluck Party on the Hudson River on Saturday, September 12th, 2009, 1-7 p.m. The event will feature the Second Wind band from 2-6 p.m.
The gathering promises to be a fine time for artist, musicians and like minded folks. Bring a friend, family and your favorite dish and drink. The grill and party will be on fire. Enjoy the beautiful river views, good music and a fine spread of homemade offerings. While you are there, be sure to take a moment to view the Boxwood exhibit and seminar facilities, perfect for art and intimate cultural events.
For more info, contact John at 914-941-9423 or email.
Sculptor Willard Wigan
As seen through the Eye of a Needle
JUST ANNOUNCED!
An Exhibition Opportunity in the Arts Exchange Gallery.
ArtsWestchester Announces “Fumetto” Competition
DEADLINE: September 17th
Westchester-based artists are invited to submit their work on climate change as part of our “Fumetto” Competition.
“Fumetto”, ArtsWestchester’s fall exhibition, will be the third in a series of exhibitions concerning environmental sustainability sponsored by Swiss Re. This show consists of comic drawings and storyboards created by winners of an international competition that were displayed at the 2008 Fumetto International Comix-Festival in Lucerne. The theme of the festival was climate change; all of the storyboards in the show comment on this theme.
Artists may submit comic drawings, paintings, sculpture, electronic media, etc. on the theme of climate change and global warming. All artwork will be judged and the top ten entries will be selected to exhibit alongside the European Fumetto Competition winners.
Please send an artist statement along with at least 3 images of artwork no later than Thursday, September 17th:
ArtsWestchester
c/o Gallery Coordinator
31 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
or
Any additional questions may be directed to Daryl Cooper at the email above.
Ossining loses one of their own
Pellaton Nutcracker
Karen Pellaton, a long time Ossining Village resident, lost her battle with multiple myeloma on August 13, 2009, at age 70. Karen was a gifted graphic designer and children’s book illustrator with a flair for folksy woodcut charm and whimsy. Her work never failed to rendered a smile on even the most reluctant face. She has been a good friend and contributor to the Ossining Arts Council and the community throughout her career. She is survived by her husband Roger, daughter Gretchen; step children Rip and Nicole; sisters, Claudia and Leslie; brother Walter; and three granddaughters, Paige, Natalie and Rose. She will be missed.
A memorial service will be held at the family home on September 12th at 4 p.m. .
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation would be appreciated.