photo by Susan Gartner
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Music, mirth, and mosquitoes at Davis Street Block Party
The Community Wide Block Party sponsored by the Yellow Springs Human Relations Commission took place this past weekend.
The Davis/Whiteman/Phillips/High/Xenia Block Party on Saturday, August 20, featured food, fun, friendship and ping pong with musical accompaniment by Elizabeth Price, Patti Dallas, Joseph and Matt Minde, and Mark DeLozier.
After invites went out to 80 homes, pictures were taken of all the houses and made into a neighborhood map to help guests make a visual connection of faces to places. Many participants had just moved to the area and appreciated the creative (and well-timed) way to meet their new neighbors.
Thanks so much to the Human Relations Commission for the inspiration, $20 gift certificate from Tom’s Market, and the box of chalk. We hope we did you proud. Wait 'til you see what we've got in store for next year!
photos by Susan Gartner -- August 20, 2011
Art on the lawn -- literally
Top image taken from Jurate Phillips' booth at Art on the Lawn last weekend which took place at Mills Lawn School. Bottom image is nature's version of same which was found on Mills Lawn lawn.
View more of Jurate's work at www.gourmetartstudio.com
photos by Susan Gartner -- August 13, 2011
Scene Around Town: Dog Art
Balloons outside of Village Artisans promote their featured artist for the month: Mozart Dane -- "the dog who paints with his paws for a good cause."
photo by Susan Gartner -- August 19, 2011
Art from one end of town to the other
During Third Friday Fling, August 19, local sculptor Behrle Hubbuch III (right) talked with fans who came to Super-Fly Comics and Games to see his two latest large-scale Steampunk ships, The Leviathans, which he created for Catalyst Game Labs.
Meanwhile, Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery hosted an Opening Reception for Erin Smith, art instructor at Central State University. Her exhibit, “Hairitage: A Cultural Journey,” can be seen Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 20, August 27, September 3 and September 10. Call (614) 323-2784 for more information or to schedule a private viewing. For more information about YSAC, visit www.ysartscouncil.org.
photos by Susan Gartner -- August 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Learn Veil Movement with Laylia at Senior Center
Laylia’s Middle Eastern Veil Demo and Instruction class this past Monday at the Senior Center attracted eight enthusiastic participants. We are looking forward to the second class on Monday, August 29, 3 p.m. This is a free class and the public is invited. No dance experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes. All abilities welcome. Laylia is a wonderful teacher—encouraging, upbeat, and funny.
She is also teaching Belly Dancing on Monday evenings at 6-7:30 p.m. at Union Schoolhouse, 314 Dayton Street, Second Floor, Room #315. Fee: $15
Contact Laylia at LayliasBellyDancing@yahoo.com for more information and come join us at The Senior Center on Monday, August 29!
photo by Susan Gartner
New mural in Kieth's Alley
New mural by Rac and Vesh (pictured) went up this week behind The Emporium and Underdog Cafe.
photos by Susan Gartner
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
A quiet little cove of art
This beautifully tiled bench sits quietly away from the usual pedestrian traffic, behind the Little Art Theatre. It was created by Marcia Wallgren, owner of Ohio Silver. Marcia was the one who commissioned local muralist Pierre Nagley to paint the mural which is on the side back wall of the theatre. Thanks to you both for adding beauty to the "B-side" of our village!
Look closely at the bench and you will see what it says:
"Be the change you want to see"
photos by Susan Gartner
A spot of tea with your cone?
A new sculpture went up in July in front of Corner Cone at the corner of Walnut and Dayton Streets. Sculpture is by William Mischler. Thanks, William!
photos by Susan Gartner
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