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The Terminal: Ten Years Later
Art reviewer M. Blue Horn has posted two new podcasts, which survey the work – and entrepreneurial ideas – of local artist Wendy Lovoy and explore a show of “conservation photographs” by Beth Maynor Young at Maralyn Wilson Gallery. Hear what Blue has to say on her site.
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Got plans this weekend? 10.19-10.21
It’s Friday. That usually means it’s time to finalize weekend plans. And we say, it’s time for a Fiesta … Fiesta 2007 that is. October is Hispanic Heritage Month. Head downtown to Linn Park Saturday to celebrate all things Latino from noon to 8 p.m. Take the kiddies — through music, art, food and cultural activities, they’ll have fun learning about Latin American countries and won’t even realize it’s educational. Cost: Free.
Not all the traffic heading to Tuscaloosa Saturday will be for the early football game. At least a few of those cars will be navigating to the Kentuck Festival of the Arts. Putting the highlight on folk and traditional crafts for 36 years, this art show has gained high status in the art community. Besides stuff to look at, there will be food, music and activities for the kids. Considering who Alabama is playing Saturday, we suggest you don’t wear orange.
Cost: $10 daily, children under 12 free. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
It’s not too late to get tickets for the Original Blue Brothers Band appearing at the Alys Stephens Center tonight. But if it is too late for you, one of the guys is hanging around town all weekend. Saxophone guru “Blue Lou” Marini will give a free jazz workshop at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 10 a.m. Saturday. First come, first serve so don’t be late. Then Sunday, he’ll appear with members of the Magic City Jazz Orchestra and Night Fight Big Band to bring big-band sound to the Hall at 4 p.m. Cost: $10.
So what’s the local connection you ask? While “Blue Lou” has played with tons of stars over the years, it wasn’t until 2003 that he recorded his own work with the Magic City Jazz Orchestra backing him.
Just a quick mention. If you like … no, love motorcycles, Barber Motorsports Park is the place to be this weekend for the 3rd annual Vintage Festival. Get all the details here.
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Blue’s Reviews: Lessel & Corbitt at Bare Hands
Local artist (and art critic) M. Blue Horn has posted a new podcast, reviewing Robin Lessel’s oil paintings of our fine feathered friends and Beverly Corbitt’s colorful glass works recently shown at Bare Hands Gallery on Birmingham’s Southside.
Take a listen, post a comment, and be sure to let Blue know if you hear of an art opening or exhibit she shouldn’t miss.
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Local artist takes art reviews into her own hands
One thing that many would say is missing from our local art scene is a more divers offering of reviews.
Local artist M. Blue Horn decided that she’d do something about it. She’s started recording podcasts on her personal site reviewing various art shows. The first one that we’ve stumbled across is one about the recent East Atlanta Village Strut two weekends ago. The show was part of a larger running event for the community, entering its 10th year.
Take a listen (it’s the one on top) and let us, and M. Blue, know what you think…
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Newkirk is 2007 UAB Visiting Artist, lectures Sept. 27
Kori Newkirk has been announced as the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Art and Art History’s 2007 Jack Drake Visiting Artist in a recent press release. The Bronx, NY native will deliver a lecture as part of his five-day visit to the university’s Southside campus. It will take place at 6 p.m. on September 27; it’s free and open to the public.
Click here for directions courtesy of our calendar.
Newkirk makes “multimedia paintings, sculptural installations and photographs that explore the formal properties of materials, the politics of identity and the artist’s personal history” according to the release. He’s known for using pomade and plastic pony beads, both used to style black hair, as well as for his use the color white, with its connotations of race and pristine environments.
Click here to learn more about work by Newkirk that was included in the Whitney Museum of American Art’s 2006 Biennial, including hearing from the artist himself via podcast.
He now lives in Los Angeles, having received his bachelor of fine arts degree from the School of Art Institute of Chicago and his master of fine arts degree as a Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of California at Irvine.
For more information, call the department at 205-934-4941.
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A closer look at Artwalk 2007
We figured we should at least have some photos from last night’s Artwalk festivities in downtown Birmingham.
Enjoy!
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Photo credit: Bob Farley/f8photo
Travel options:Red Dot gallery opening tonight
Gallery owners Dori Decamillis and Scott Bennett in their Homewood Studio. Bob Farley/f8photo
A grand re-opening celebration lost in the shuffle of all of the larger events taking place this evening is the one for Red Dot Gallery. The gallery and teaching space was located near Pepper Place and is now settling in to its new home in Homewood. Check out their site for more information about the facility and head on over and talk to Dori and Scott.
The fun starts at 6 p.m. for those looking for a slightly more relaxed way to spend your Friday evening.
An “unseen” side of Spider Martin’s work
Spider Martin’s Unseen Sixties reveals a side of the nationally known photographer that many didn’t know existed. Best known for his Civil Rights era photographs, Martin was a prolific photographer with an extensive and varied portfolio. In addition to his freelance work with McCall’s and other national magazines (some of which is featured in the current show), Martin also spent time working at both The Birmingham News and Birmingham Magazine as a contributing photographer.
It was during Martin’s time as a photojournalist for The Birmingham News that he took his now famous photographs of events taking place during the civil rights movement. Weaving in and out of the crowd, Martin captured the faces and events of that turbulent period with skill and artistry. Many of the images were sent out on the wire, better received in other states than they were in his home city. Martin later became a freelancer, doing commercial photography for McCall’s, Women’s Wear Daily and even Playboy.
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Day of the Dead T-shirt Designs sought
Bare Hands Gallery sent out a notice earlier today via their MySpace profile letting folks know that they’re looking for potential designs for t-shirts to sell at their annual El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival in November. After the jump readers will find some of the guidelines for the submissions.
They have asked that designs be dropped off at the gallery, submit it via e-mail on MySpace or to wjarvis@barehandsgallery.org or sent in by regular mail. The designs are due Monday, August 20.
It will be the 5th annual festival, held this year on November 1 & 2.
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Artwalk’s seeking volunteers
The folks at Artwalk are putting out a call for volunteers. Check it out and don’t forget about their Preamble event later on this week:
Attention Birmingham Art Lovers,
We are seeking volunteers to help stage one of the most exciting events downtown every year… Artwalk 2007. Volunteers always have a good time at Artwalk and you know you are doing something worthwhile when you see young artists (80% of which are from Birmingham) selling their work. Plus, the event shows off downtown and all the work that goes on year-round to revitalize this area.
There are many ways to help and you can read about them at www.birminghamartwalk.org. Shifts are approximately 4-5 hours on Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8. Everyone receives training prior to the event (August 14 or August 21), a free t-shirt, and a pass to the After Party at Sloss on Sat. night.
If you are interested, fill out the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=q8tpSR0arlRkjTJdolr_2fUg_3d_3d
Thank you for your commitment to Birmingham and the arts!
