Entertainment
First “Annual” Recycle Fashion Show
by Jenny Chissus
Wow, what a great show! I knew when I first read about this unusual fashion show idea – that it would be spectacular! This event would be the perfect opportunity for a few local artists/fashionistas to show off their talents in creative ways we could never imagine! From garbage bags, duct tape, foam and 5 hour energy bottles, to magazine pages, yarn, Grunden scraps, envelopes, dryer sheets and feed bags, there was a lot of waste put to amazingly good use!
With so much variety and obvious creative talent, it was a difficult fashion show to judge. Vivian, Suzie and Valisa were there, taking notes furiously as the gals took to the catwalk and about 35 folks enjoyed the show!
There were 4 categories:
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Models (in order of appearance): Tiffany, Ariana, Heli, Gwyn, Ashante, Andria, Sirena, Axenia, Heidi, Joy, Ariana & Sugar, Amanda and Lisa!
Fashion Designers: Tiffany, Amelia, Liza, Gwyn, Ila, Chaz, Amanda and Lisa
This was a benefit and fund raiser for the annual Fine Arts Camp that is coming up in July. Your support at this event and donations at any time are appreciated and welcome!
The Fine Arts Camp will be offering a daily schedule from campers 3-6, ages 7-11 and 12-18 as well as offerings for adults to enjoy! Everything from gymnastics, dance and circus activities, to chimes, story time, art and singing for the younger campers to Native American flute, Beg Fiddle, theater games, percussion – there will truly be a wide variety of activities to enjoy and learn during the week long course. Keep an eye out for the official flier – coming soon!
“En Plein Air” Weekend Event and Auction
The Seldovia Arts Council wishes to invite “En Plein Air” artists to discover our gorgeous corner of Alaska. We would love to have artists of every talent, both hobbyists and professionals, join the fine arts portion of our Solstice celebrations which will occur June 19th – June 22nd, 2014.
This is our 13th annual Summer Solstice Music Festival starting with musicians performing aboard the MV Tustumena Ferry during the trip from Homer to Seldovia on Thursday, June 19th. The Seldovia Arts Council sponsors workshops during the days of Friday, June 20th, and Saturday, June 21st with wonderful evening performances to follow on each of those dates. When the participating painters are not busy creating their own works of art, they can come enjoy the music.
“En Plein Air” artists will be surprised and inspired at every turn in and around Seldovia. Our sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, whether viewed across the bay, over the surrounding mountains, or from the beaches. There are fascinating vistas of the small boat harbor, the old boardwalk, the bridge and slough, Main Street, and Inside and Outside Beaches, all within easy walking distance. Locations for joyful work are endless.
All artists are asked to bring their own supplies and easels.
There will be a brief welcoming meeting between 9:00AM and 9:30AM on Friday June 20th with maps available of town and surrounds for your assistance. We will end with a silent auction on Sunday, June 22nd starting at 11:00AM -12:45PM with Susan Mumma officiating. Snacks and coffee will be available. The public viewing space at Central Park, located in the heart of town, will be where all can view the artist’s work and where the auction will take place. In preparation for the auction each artist will be provided a numbered page on which to place the title of their work and the artist’s required minimum bid.
We hope that all artists will consider this invitation to be open, not only Solstice weekend, but all through the summer. The natural beauty will remain the same, and artists will be able to sell their work as they see fit.
Seldovia has a nice RV park and beautiful camping sites on Outside Beach, each with lavatory facilities.
For your planning and comfort, the following is information regarding lodging and availability of food:
Lodging: www.SeldoviaChamber.org or Seldovia.com/stay/lodging
Restaurants and Groceries: Seldovia.com/to-do/restaurants-and-groceries/
The Boardwalk Arts Center
by Susan Mumma
Dear Friends,
Once again this summer I am opening my home once a month for shows by up and coming artists and familiar faces in the music business. I am really excited about the young people that I am helping to promote this year. As usual, the intimate shows will be at my home on the Boardwalk, the Seldovia Rowing Club, it will include some great desserts and proceeds will go to the artist. You are invited to join us. Crazy Crow has a website and a Facebook page that will keep you updated with details.
Since we, in Seldovia must wear many hats, in addition, I will be starting a new venture at my place. I will be teaching some art classes and workshops and displaying my artwork along with that of others. The new venture will be called “Boardwalk Arts Center”. This new space for art will be open a couple of hours a day when guests are not using the space, since I already have bookings for this summer and do not want to give up the idea of bed and breakfast entirely. I hope to create a peaceful space to do some artwork myself and to have you join me. It will force us to keep the creative juices going,
My first workshop will be “The Artistic Journal”. I will have techniques and materials for us to use and will ask that you also bring your own supplies. We will be starting to work on our own ongoing creation in which we explore techniques of collage, writing, doodling, song and poetry writing, sketching, painting and more. The idea is to stay creative and to try some new materials in doing so. I hope to be ready by June 24 to start the class. The first workshop will include six, three hour sessions. Each of the sessions will be $25.00 and will take place most likely at the Rowing Club, but include some outdoor explorations. I will include a light soup dinner . Please call me if you are interested in working with me the last week in June and thereafter.
Everyone is invited to join us. Call for reservations on both the concerts and workshops:
234-7614
susan
173 Bay Street ( The Old Boardwalk)
Summer Solstice Music Festival Special Early Bird Rates
by Tania Spurkland
Festival Prices 2014
Adult Festival Pass – $49
Teen Pass – $15
Child Festival Pass (12yrs and under) FREE
Single Adult Evening Performance – $25 Single Teen (13-19 yrs) Evening Performance $8
Early Bird Festival Pass – $39 at Thyme on the Boardwalk & Linwood Bar & Grill – Purchase by 5 pm Weds June 18th
Worshop Fee – $5
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