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The Origami Art Collage - Linda Stephen |
Artist and Big Rapids native Linda Stephen presents an exhibit of works featuring her variation of applied origami, the Japanese art of three-dimensional paper folding. Stephen’s love of invention and paper folding have led her to develop special form of origami, creating scenes and paper sculptures that celebrate local places and people. Her commissioned origami art landscapes are now part of public and private collections in hotels, schools, city halls and opera houses, as well as business and commercial environments around the world. Her commercial art credits range from paper animation for television advertisements to art celebrating historic downtown areas. To view other commissioned pieces and learn more about Stephen’s work, visit www.lindastephen.com. For more information, contact Artworks at (231) 796-2420. This exhibit complements Stephen’s origami workshops for area elementary schools, in which she will introduce the Japanese art of paper folding in a program designed for ages seven and up. Children will learn to create simple flower and animal designs, and to fold papers for Stephen’s collaborative public art project “Big Rapids: Enfolded by Beauty.” FREE Admission. |
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"Mayan Procession" Painting Exhibition by Godfre |
Chicago artist Winifred Godfrey will exhibit her series of paintings titled “Mayan Procession” in Artworks’ upper gallery throughout the 2012 Festival of the Arts.
A sequence of 14 life-size paintings, Godfrey’s collection presents images of Guatemalan villagers as if they pass the viewer in an All Soul’s Day parade. Combining traditional Mayan imagery with touches that describe the incorporation of modern Western culture into the lives of the paintings’ subjects, Godfrey’s colorful work has strong, dynamic visual appeal. Ultra-realistic and highly pleasing, her art celebrates both Mayan culture and the diversity within it.
Godfrey will also provide remarks at the Opening Reception.
For more information, visit www.winifredgodfrey.com, or call Artworks at (231) 796-2420.
FREE Admission. |
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"Expressions of Faith" Liturgical Dance Workshop |
Location: Crossroads Charter Academy Auditorium, 215 North State St., Big Rapids.
This supportive and non-competitive program leads participants ages 11 and up in expressions of faith through dance. The workshop teaches biblical principles and insight as well as dance technique, and no prior dance experience is necessary.
Training workshops, both spiritual and technical, are conducted by liturgical dance artist Adriana Mallett, who will guide participants to develop their potential and celebrate with this innovative form of worship.
Advance registration is required due to limited space; please contact Adriana Mallett at (231) 796-0712 or eamallett@gmail.com.
FREE Admission. |
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"Tea for Two-morrow" Play |
Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller, Big Rapids. Tea for Two-Morrow examines the changing roles of first ladies of the United States, imagining discussions between entering and departing first ladies on the afternoons of inauguration days in 1797, 1861, 1921 and 1993. Featuring Katherine LaPietra, Nell Rose Hill, Vicky Scott, Suzette Compton, Raquel Jackmond, Linda Rinehart, Jerena Keys and Lori Hathaway, this play looks closely at the circumstances that define a presidency and asks if the first lady should serve as a hostess and ribbon cutter or take on a social cause to inspire the nation. How should first ladies play their roles against the backdrops of a new nation, civil war, scandal and feminization? Following the production, playwright and director Barbara Pillsbury will lead a discussion. For more information, contact Immanuel Lutheran Church at (231) 796-8273. This venue offers hearing loop technology for patrons with hearing difficulties. FREE Admission |
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Winter Band and Orchestra Concert |
Join the Ferris Instrumental Ensembles as they celebrate the 5th Annual Festival of the Arts in a joint concert featuring: The FSU Symphony Band, the FSU West Central Concert Band, the FSU West Central Chamber Orchestra and special musical guests. This concert is FREE and open to the public and will be held at Williams Auditorium. For more information contact Dr. Richard Scott Cohen at 231-591-2484. |
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