May 2 in Weaverville promises an exciting ART CRUISE.
11 Art Venues AND
Live MUSIC in 5 locations. St. Patrick's Catholic Church has joined us this month to showcase the 4th grade models of California Missions. So much to enjoy.
Check out the artists below.
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LIVE MUSIC !
Philosopher's Tone on Angela's Deck
Alex Van Zee on guitar and vocals, Kelly Sheen on keyboard and vocals, John Ritz on bass, and Daniel St. John on drums.
The group describes itself as being a jazzy, rock-reggae fusion with strong improvisational and funk influences.
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Maureen Moreno will be entertaining at the spiral stairs in front of Olsons Stoneware.
Maureren is currently the music instructor at Lewiston Elementary School. She plays guitar and writes and sings songs.
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Star Bakas will play her 12 string guitar on the deck at Our Space Gallery.
"I started playing my 1st 12 string guitar & never looked back. I am looking forward to playing at the Art Cruise" says Star. Currently she serves as a worship minister and plays guitar for Let Go & Soar Ministry & the "Gathering".
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Brian Madden will entertain at the spiral stairs in front of Emerald Mountain.
Brian, a die-hard surfer for most of his life,spends much of his free time playing music in bands such as DC Players and HW3 Band and most recently the Blazz Brothers.as well as lots of small solo accoustic gigs. Brian writes and sings and plays bass, rhythm and acoustical guitar. He loves the Beatles and classic rock and roll.
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John Garrett and Jakob Mobley will sing and play guitar in front of Tie Dye Video.
John Garrett, local artist and musician has been teaching art and music for years to students and adults. Jakob Mobley, an enterprising and talented high school student, approached John with the wish to play music together in a public setting during the summer.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church / New Venue !
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church -
4th Grade Student MISSIONs of California.
During the Art Cruise on Sat., May 2nd, St. Patrick's Catholic Church will be hosting a display of student-built models of the California Missions. The models were built by 4th grade students at Weaverville Elementary School as part of their California history studies. Some of the students will be on hand to answer questions about their projects. The hall is located on Church St., just a convenient walk from the downtown galleries and businesses, a block up Court Street. The student show will be open from 4:00-8:00PM Saturday, and again Sunday, May 3rd, from 10:30-noon. Don't miss this one-weekend show. It will not continue through the month of May.
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EMERALD MOUNTAIN / New Venue !
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Emerald Mountain, a new gem and mineral shop on Main Street, is featuring multi-media artist Andrew from Big Bar. Andrew will be showing paintings utilizing light-activated paint which is brilliant under any light but when viewed in a dark room with a black light takes on new dimension. This display features paint on canvas and wood rounds that are burned and painted incorporating metal wrapped stones and the light-activated paint.
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IMAGINATIONS
features wood artist Ellen Eggers.
This Harley Honey beats the wind clad in red, riding her red beast, blond tresses streaming. On her off time, Ellen hauls out her saw and creates wonderful wooden toys. Eyes twinkling with a story on hold, Ellen supports the community at many crafts fairs including the weekly Farmer's Market. Ellen will debut new toys at Imaginations for the month of May. |
TRINITY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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HIGHLAND ART CENTER
HIGHLAND ART CENTER
Join our newest Studio Artist, Kimberly Piazza, for a multimedia exploration of the many faces of the Great Recession. This show is certain to be thought-provoking, controversial, and beautiful in its depiction of hard choices made during our most recent economic downturn. This show runs May 2nd through May 31st at the Highland Art Center. Celebrate with us during the show reception from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on May 2nd. Call 530-623-5111 or visit www.highlandartcenter.org for more information.
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GOLD RUSH JEWELERS
The birthstone for May, Emerald, is a symbol of rebirth, and is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune and youth. Emerald, derived from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egypt as early as 330 BC.
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SWEET SHEEP YARN
Will be open and demonstrating the many things that you can do with yarn: make toys with yarn, Amigurumi, knit, crochet. So many cozy ways to Celebrate Sheep.
Kits for creating baby hats are among the many wonderful fabric projects available.
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OLSONS STONEWARE
Featuring new designs in wheel-thrown pottery by Greg Olson, artisan jewelry, and many wonderful educational toys.
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OUR SPACE GALLERY & ART STUDIO
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OurSpace Gallery
presents Judi Parsell
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Judi Parsell attended the Art Center at Napa Valley College for 5 years and goes to many workshops. She also loves doing classes in a variety of different media. Our Space Gallery provides a venue for her creative demonstrations. She sees herself as an illustrator. Her works tell stories inviting the viewer to share in her adventures.
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Main Street Gallery welcomes Joyce Jonte
Joyce has pursued a passionate study of watercolor technique throughout her life, and has become well known in Northern California for her bold figurative and floral works.
In summer months Joyce paints wildflowers on mountain hikes; in winter she works from her photographs of summer beauty. She has studied the human form since the age of 15, intent in her desire to convey the essence and grace of each model's every gesture. She has also co-facilitated The Arcata Life Drawing Circle with fellow artist Steven Vander Meer since 1998, working in life drawing sessions.  
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UMPQUA BANK
Featuring the wood working talents of Ed Morris ! Ed has spent his life traveling, exploring, and creating; as well as holding four degrees, avid mountain biker and a Veteran. Ed is an accomplished woodworker & fabricator which has given him the chance to refine his talent for releasing the hidden beauty that nature provides. A long-time resident of Weaverville, Ed is finally finding some outlets for his work. Be certain to swing on by Umpqua during the month of May to see how Ed brings new shape to nature's elegance.
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ART AWAKENED
May is in full blossom at Art Awakened with tons of new art work in full bloom. Featuring a long hidden treasure, a quilted tapestry showcasing Weaverville's favorite places by Selena Marshall. As well this month I will be unveiling three new pieces of pure awesome; "Ron Swanson the Man, the Legend, the Portrait", "Amerika" a modern take on "Guernica", and "Now That's Punk Rock" all by yours truly. This month we will be fund raising for a local artist favorite the Joss House. We will be open 10-6 for the cruise so be sure to stop by and enjoy some art before the buffets and box wine bog you down.
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The ART Exhibits featured at the Art Cruise will remain during the month of May. Be sure to tell your friends to venture into the art mecca that is historic Weaverville and honor our many talented artists.
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The Trinity County Arts Council thanks our Sponsors:
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