06/04/2012 - 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT / June 9th
WHO: Downtown Sonora's galleries, shops & restaurants
WHAT: Sonora's 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT
WHERE: All over the historic downtown's arts & culture district
WHEN: Saturday, June 9th, 2012, from 5pm to 8pm
WHY: A monthly celebration of our community's strong arts & culture presence & creative spirit!
On June 9th, downtown Sonora marks its 22nd consecutive Sonora 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT. From 5pm until 8pm live music, art demonstrations and gallery receptions welcome visitors and locals for a summer's night stroll. "We're approaching our second anniversary," says event volunteer John Williams. "Each month more people come downtown and more spots add to the atmosphere."
This month a host of Sierra Foothill artists and musicians will celebrate our region's creative life. One special surprise is in the works. "We just heard from Lava Cats, who will play that night!" explains volunteer B.Z. Smith. "This band is a lot of fun, a great dance band." Details on the location of the Lava Cats' performance will be available Saturday night. Smith adds, "It's a great excuse to get out and see all of our 2nd Saturday locations. One of them will really be rocking the house with the Lava Cats!"
More than 15 downtown spots will join in the ART NIGHT activities. Central Sierra Arts Council, 193 S. Washington St., hosts a critical exhibition, inspired by the acclaimed ceramic artist Harry Nakamoto, who marks his 80th birthday next month. "The Columbia Anagama Story" features nine local potters, all students of Nakamoto, and will introduce viewers to Japan's ancient tradition of wood-fired pottery. Nearby at 177 S. Washington St., Emberz Wood-Fired Foodz presents works by award-winning photographer Geoff Wynne from his "Playing with Marbles" series. Then at the Aloft Art Gallery, 167 S. Washington St., artist Ruth Morrow gives a painting demonstration during an art reception that features her work. Then across the street at 140 S. Washington St., Sonora Joe's, invites strollers to enjoy Bluegrass tunes with The Devil Mountain Boys.
The popular historic spot Legends Old Fashioned Soda Fountain, 131 S. Washington St., present music by The Brothers Strong. Shane and Stephen Strong play acoustic folk with powerful vocal harmonies. While next door, Benjamin Fig Imports displays beaded mask work by Gwen Popovac.
Joans' Boutique, 52 S. Washington St., welcomes artist Pam West, with her one-of-a-kind, semi-precious stones and sterling jewelry. Next door the Ventana Art Gallery, located in the historic Bradford Building at 48 S. Washington St., hosts a special evening to honor painters Twyla Olsen and Robin Bowles. Joining them will be Sonora's newest jazz combo, "JuJu Jazz," featuring the talents of 12 year-old Dominic Restivo and the Mangilis. Young Restivo musical fire has been nurtured by his father, Rick Restivo, a long-time Tuolumne County music educator, and by recent "gigs" with Columbia College's Jazz Band. Upstairs in the Bradford Studio B invites visitors to see downtown Sonora's only working studio and gallery space, highlighting the works of 6 local artists: Allison Blansit, Irene Deaver, Sherie Drake, Adam Duffy, Mike Kiriluk and Twyla Olsen. Art lovers can also enjoy murals by Judy Grossman in The Candy Vault at the corner of Bradford Ave. and Washington St.
Downtown Shoes, located at 4 S. Washington St., kicks off the night with music by popular flutist June Diggle and additioanl works by artist Geoff Wynne, sharing his "foot-tography," clever images of people's feet. In addition, nature photographer Brenda Grosky displays her works. Across the street at 11 S. Washington St, It's Yo Good Yogurt offers a delightful exhibition of artwork by local students, as well as a Judy Grossman mural. Talulah's Restaurant, 13 S. Washington, presents paintings by one of Sonora's premier abstract artist, Robert Carabas.
For more information on Sonora 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT, visit www.SonoraNightOut.com or call (209)532-7697. "We also have a Facebook page," states Williams. "Our goal is to involve the whole community in this monthly night to celebrate our creative spirit and to support our historic downtown."
WHAT: Sonora's 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT
WHERE: All over the historic downtown's arts & culture district
WHEN: Saturday, June 9th, 2012, from 5pm to 8pm
WHY: A monthly celebration of our community's strong arts & culture presence & creative spirit!
On June 9th, downtown Sonora marks its 22nd consecutive Sonora 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT. From 5pm until 8pm live music, art demonstrations and gallery receptions welcome visitors and locals for a summer's night stroll. "We're approaching our second anniversary," says event volunteer John Williams. "Each month more people come downtown and more spots add to the atmosphere."
This month a host of Sierra Foothill artists and musicians will celebrate our region's creative life. One special surprise is in the works. "We just heard from Lava Cats, who will play that night!" explains volunteer B.Z. Smith. "This band is a lot of fun, a great dance band." Details on the location of the Lava Cats' performance will be available Saturday night. Smith adds, "It's a great excuse to get out and see all of our 2nd Saturday locations. One of them will really be rocking the house with the Lava Cats!"
More than 15 downtown spots will join in the ART NIGHT activities. Central Sierra Arts Council, 193 S. Washington St., hosts a critical exhibition, inspired by the acclaimed ceramic artist Harry Nakamoto, who marks his 80th birthday next month. "The Columbia Anagama Story" features nine local potters, all students of Nakamoto, and will introduce viewers to Japan's ancient tradition of wood-fired pottery. Nearby at 177 S. Washington St., Emberz Wood-Fired Foodz presents works by award-winning photographer Geoff Wynne from his "Playing with Marbles" series. Then at the Aloft Art Gallery, 167 S. Washington St., artist Ruth Morrow gives a painting demonstration during an art reception that features her work. Then across the street at 140 S. Washington St., Sonora Joe's, invites strollers to enjoy Bluegrass tunes with The Devil Mountain Boys.
The popular historic spot Legends Old Fashioned Soda Fountain, 131 S. Washington St., present music by The Brothers Strong. Shane and Stephen Strong play acoustic folk with powerful vocal harmonies. While next door, Benjamin Fig Imports displays beaded mask work by Gwen Popovac.
Joans' Boutique, 52 S. Washington St., welcomes artist Pam West, with her one-of-a-kind, semi-precious stones and sterling jewelry. Next door the Ventana Art Gallery, located in the historic Bradford Building at 48 S. Washington St., hosts a special evening to honor painters Twyla Olsen and Robin Bowles. Joining them will be Sonora's newest jazz combo, "JuJu Jazz," featuring the talents of 12 year-old Dominic Restivo and the Mangilis. Young Restivo musical fire has been nurtured by his father, Rick Restivo, a long-time Tuolumne County music educator, and by recent "gigs" with Columbia College's Jazz Band. Upstairs in the Bradford Studio B invites visitors to see downtown Sonora's only working studio and gallery space, highlighting the works of 6 local artists: Allison Blansit, Irene Deaver, Sherie Drake, Adam Duffy, Mike Kiriluk and Twyla Olsen. Art lovers can also enjoy murals by Judy Grossman in The Candy Vault at the corner of Bradford Ave. and Washington St.
Downtown Shoes, located at 4 S. Washington St., kicks off the night with music by popular flutist June Diggle and additioanl works by artist Geoff Wynne, sharing his "foot-tography," clever images of people's feet. In addition, nature photographer Brenda Grosky displays her works. Across the street at 11 S. Washington St, It's Yo Good Yogurt offers a delightful exhibition of artwork by local students, as well as a Judy Grossman mural. Talulah's Restaurant, 13 S. Washington, presents paintings by one of Sonora's premier abstract artist, Robert Carabas.
For more information on Sonora 2nd Saturday ART NIGHT, visit www.SonoraNightOut.com or call (209)532-7697. "We also have a Facebook page," states Williams. "Our goal is to involve the whole community in this monthly night to celebrate our creative spirit and to support our historic downtown."
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