Mardi Gras masques at Village Artisans

Village Artisans kicked off an early Mardi Gras celebration on Friday evening, February 18, as part of Third Friday Fling. Artist-made masques and New Orleans-style food was part of the fest along with a special try-one-on section of masques for guests who wanted to disguise themselves as a dog, a cat, or local artist Amy Achor.

photos by Susan Gartner -- February 18, 2011

Senior Art Project at Emporium

On Saturday evening, Feb. 5, YSHS seniors Melanie Rudolf (with mic) and Sadie Rehm welcomed guests to their senior project art show opening reception at Emporium Wines/Underdog Cafe with entertainment provided by Wheels. The exhibit includes work by student artists Sam Lovering, Gabe Amrhein, Savannah Amos, Philip Kellogg, Melanie and Lilli Rudolf and Sadie Rehm. All proceeds from artwork and donations will benefit Nuevo Paraiso orphanage in Honduras, where Sadie volunteered last summer. Over $300 was collected Saturday night. The exhibit will be displayed through the month of February.

photos by Susan Gartner -- February 5, 2011
posted to A Yellow Springs Blog -- February 7, 2011