Historical Society to hold annual antiques show Nov 16, 2009
"They talk for 15 to 20 minutes, and people can ask questions. It's fairly informal. You don't need to sign up, you can just show up." She said the two scheduled are Stuart Magdefrau, who will talk about Early American Photography, and Richard Lawrence Greene, who will talk about he looks for in antique drawings and prints. For more information, call the Wethersfield Historical Society at (860) 529-7656. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Community Calendar Nov 7, 2009
Featuring holiday crafts and decorations, cookies and candies, hourly drawings, gourmet and specialty items, turkey pies, silent auction, trinkets and treasures. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funds from the tea and bazaar will be used toward the completion of KAHs End of Life Suite. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Chrysler goal: Pump life into car lineup; plans 4 new Dodges Nov 5, 2009
The upbeat presentation featured almost no models, photos or even computer drawings of the vehicles that are to save the company. And the discussion of dollars was too optimistic for some. (USA Today -- Money)
Tour home features antiques Oct 29, 2009
The walls boast a 1959 painting by Charlie Dye, Cowboy Artists of America founder, several works by Larry Toschik and graphite drawings by Robert "Shoofly" Shufelt. Marcie Amory said the home's simple elegance and high ceilings in the great room made it a perfect fit for the couple. (AZCentral -- Home)
Research and Markets: Quarterly Report on China's Import and Export of Art Works, 2009Q2 Oct 28, 2009
The originals of paintings, drawings and pastels. Reproductions of paintings, drawings and pastels. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Events, happenings and Halloween Oct 21, 2009
There will be games and activities, prizes, drawings and face painting. There will be prizes for best costume in several categories. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Annual flea market attracts visitors of all ages Oct 20, 2009
And there were drawings as well, for those who wanted to try their luck at a dollar a ticket, or three for $5. A shotgun had been donated for the drawing, and three gregarious volunteer firefighters braved the cold to sell the tickets to passers-by. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Finger points to discovery of da Vinci portrait Oct 14, 2009
The portrait, which measures 13ins by 9ins, was sold at Christie's in New York in 1998, in an Old Master Drawings sale as a Young Girl in Profile in Renaissance Dress ... Mr Silverman believed that there was more to the portrait and began to look into the matter following a discussion last year with Dr Nicholas Turner, formerly Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum. (BBC News -- Europe)
Vendor Spaces Available For Bartow Lioness Bazaar Oct 4, 2009
Shoppers also will be able to participate in drawings for free door prizes every hour. The Lioness Club will have flea market items and also will sell food such as hot dogs, chili, baked goods, coffee, and cold drinks. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
Includes paintings, drawings, and prints influenced by Bisbee s landscape as well as wind and water driven kinetic sculpture ... The Parade of Artists show in January 2010 will feature five pieces of art from each of the 37 member artists portraying a variety of subjects in acrylics, watercolor, oils, drawings in pencil and pastel, collage, photographs and monoprints. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Lats lovable characters brought to life at shopping mall Sep 14, 2009
These unforgettable characters are brought to life in various scenes, preparing for the Raya celebrations, in larger-than-life drawings by none other than Lat himself. Lats cartoons capture the essence of Malaysian life and the spirit of muhibbah. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Saturday, September 19 South Britain ChurchOffers Apple Festivities Sep 9, 2009
The popular "Pick-a-Prize" table will feature drawings for gift certificates for rounds of golf, restaurant meals, services and merchandise donated by local businesses. An accessories booth will offer gently used but still fashionable handbags, belts, and more. (Voices, CT)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Lion's Gate Gallery, 229 Main St., will showcase new works by local artists during the fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoshone artist Ann Parker will have Western sculptures, and Beverly Bray introduces mixed media drawings and pencil renderings of Western places, people and animals ... Lion's Gate Gallery, 229 Main St., will showcase new works by local artists during the fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoshone artist Ann Parker will have Western sculptures, and Beverly Bray introduces mixed media drawings... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Artist is coming from far away for class reunion Sep 3, 2009
She will be exhibiting her large-scale charcoal drawings in the Aiken reunion show. Five of the graphite drawings are life-size studies of Jurassic fossils from the American Museum of Natural History, and others are studies of shell fragments found on the Carolina coast ... The artist said she sees her drawings as mandalic maps, guiding and connecting the viewer to the hypnotic beauty of natural forms. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Display kids' creations to add color and whimsy to a room and to boost their self-esteem Aug 29, 2009
Children's first finger paintings and their more elaborate elementary-school drawings once were restricted to refrigerator doors. But interior designers, some of whom are serious art collectors, are changing that old-school practice. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner Aug 27, 2009
Much to my relief, my son had limited his drawing to one small section of a wall covered with such drawings and he simply wanted to detail his crime. Artists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bring the party to work, not work to the party Aug 25, 2009
We did a tattoo art show (drawings) with a local tattoo shop. The weirdest was a puppet show where we raised money for the in Lawrenceville. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
'Antiques Roadshow' taping in Phoenix Aug 14, 2009
This year, a Paul Troubetzkoy bronze sculpture was valued at $60,000, and a collection of original "Peanuts" comic-strip drawings by creator Charles Schulz at $350,000. More than 17,272 people applied for tickets this year. (AZCentral -- Home)
Floyd Co. Fair is off and running Jul 23, 2009
Charles City native Brad Farmer rides a bull in the rodeo held Wednesday evening at the Floyd County Fair. Published: Thursday, July 23, 2009 1:16 AM CDT Judging, Guitar Heroes, rodeo and royalty marked day one of the 2009 Floyd County Fair Wednesday as the annual event kicked off its 150th anniversary year. (Charles City Press, IO)
North Iowa Entertainment Briefs Jul 20, 2009
There will be raffle drawings throughout the day. This 39th annual Turkey Day is sponsored by the town s community betterment organization, GCA, and all proceeds are used for community improvements. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Yesterday, today and tomorrow Jul 16, 2009
Rhinelander residents got a glimpse of their future Monday night as the city unveiled conceptual plans generated through a waterfront planning grant, but they also got a wake-up call about what its going to take to turn the architectural drawings into a concrete reality. SPORTS. (Forest Republican, WI)
Tower replicas provide opportunity to aid community Jul 14, 2009
"And it was even better than we thought. Daytona State College helped with CAD (computer-aided design) drawings and technical expertise. The products they created were even better than we hoped for.". The tower creation is one of many ceramic items made at UCP, including holiday collectible ornaments designed by artists Sang Roberson and Paul Baliker. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Thefts and Mischief Jul 14, 2009
n July 11, 12:35 p.m., obscene drawings were reported in the 900 block of Juniper Street. n July 11, 2:48 p.m., four tires were stolen in the 100 block of South 18th Street. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Fourth of July festivities around the area Jul 3, 2009
Natick: 4-8 p.m. Family Night on the Common, including the Children s Parade at 6 p.m. There will be games, food and raffle drawings, as well as entertainment. For updates, visit www. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Surf wagons to haul in at Santa Cruz wharf Jun 22, 2009
The day also offers clowns, free balloons and face painting for kids, while music, collectible T-shirts and prize drawings - and the wharf itself, with local surfers showing their chops in surrounding waves - will appeal to all. Vitals: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Car, Cycle Show Coming To Luckenbach Jun 18, 2009
Door prize drawings and a silent auction will also be held. For more on this story, read this week s print and online editions of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Yo ho, yo ho Jun 4, 2009
Those drawings turned to reality with time, dedication, friends and plenty of garage sales, John says. John started collecting old wood. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Fulton Street Fair June 19-20 offers new events, old favorites Jun 4, 2009
Each 2009 button will have a number on the back side that may be good for numerous prizes given away in drawings starting June 14 and ending on June 20 for the Grand Prize of 1,000 and numerous other prizes. The drawings for the major prizes will be at 8:30 p.m. on the Callaway Bank 5th Street Stage. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Summer sights and sounds May 27, 2009
Opportunity drawings are set for 11 a.m., and 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets for the CATS Gem-Electric Car drawing are available for purchase. The restaurant and warehouse are at 1117 W. Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear City. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Collectible button sales begin Thursday for Fulton Street Fair May 14, 2009
Button wearers have the benefit of price discounts at select fair events and eligibility for prize drawings during the week leading up to the fair ... In addition to these benefits, wearers of the special Street Fair buttons will be eligible to win prizes in numerous drawings ... All daily drawing prizes leading up to the grand prize drawings must be claimed by July 17 or the prize will be forfeited. (Fulton Sun, MO)
S.F. Decorator Showcase spotlights art May 11, 2009
In the master bedroom on the second floor, which is dominated by a fine 19th century Chinese coromandel screen, designer Cecilie Starin shows off a selection of Bay Area School figurative painter Elmer Bischoff's drawings as well as a striking Martin Puryear etching from John Berggruen Gallery. Above the fireplace is an oil on canvas by artist Frank Lobdell from the Hackett-Freedman Gallery. (San Francisco Chronicle)
On Display (40) May 6, 2009
Jon Zander Studio, 355 N. Main St. Contemporary oil paintings and figure drawings. Quilters Cottage, 281 N. Main St.. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Katherine Riddell Love Apr 28, 2009
As reported by the Tri Valley Cultural Arts Association she worked in many areas general illustrations, medical drawings, architectural, still life and design. Her work was published in several medical journals. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Soul on stage Apr 13, 2009
The exhibition is the first trip abroad for a major collection of costumes and drawings by the celebrated designer ... they can copy masterpieces (on display), know the story behind the costumes and drawings. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Picking up the pieces (2163) Apr 7, 2009
His losses included his engineering licenses, drawings, printers, a computer and his professional library. He was fortunate to have kept many archives in the basement of his home, although not all. (Montana Standard, MT)
Opportunity knocks at European fine art fair Mar 29, 2009
The characteristic staccato brushstrokes reflect the fact that his ink drawings seem to have modeled his approach to painting. Cumulatively, the writhing, broken touches produce the sense of a landscape - or a vision, or both - coursing with energy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Church quilt show to benefit Catholic youths' trip Mar 19, 2009
There will be door prize drawings throughout the day. Special menu items will be available for a snack or at lunch. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Good grief, it's Peanuts Mar 11, 2009
Since his death, a few signed drawings by Schulz have appeared on eBay, usually valued about the $620 mark. Also collectable are the original Snoopy books and magazines, especially the first editions of the publications. (The Age, Australia)
Jacko Flea Market Finds Mar 10, 2009
But the average viewer may wonder about , page 14, the "life size sculpture of two boys on a bicycle." There are numerous sculptures of children, especially boys, not to mention of paintings and drawings of Jackson acting as a Pied Piper. Also, , page 54: a bronze sculpture of two boys playing leapfrog, There s a lot more like scattered through the books. (Fox News)
Cities captured by master strokes Feb 22, 2009
They include drawings, models, photographs, films, tapestries, sculpture, and books. Also on display are works by both contemporaries and collaborators of Le Corbusier, such as Fernand L. (Boston Globe)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 17, 2009
Carolyn Payzant, founding president of the New England Society of Botanical Artists and New Castle resident, will present a program on Botanical Art using slides of her own drawings which illustrate the anatomy of flowers. Prospective members are welcome at our monthly meetings. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Children's author with local ties to visit next week Feb 8, 2009
Laurie A. Faust illustrated the books using photographs of the real Honey as a model for her drawings. This week Tom C. Greer will be visiting his cousin Lucille Turner in Cedar Park. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Take a Valentine's Day trip! Feb 8, 2009
Opened in 1905, thanks to an endowment by wealthy Charleston merchant James S. Gibbes, the museum stands as a symbol of cultural leadership in Charleston, displaying an intriguing collection of American paintings, prints, and drawings from the 18th to the 21st centuries. The museum provides visitors with a comprehensive view of Charleston scenes and South Carolina notables, as well as hundreds of miniature portraits, one of the oldest and finest collections of its kind. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
