Noirette series (JBF), #8 of 8

"Arma virumque cano . I sing of arms and a man, the first of Troy ...." Hammer ran The Aeneid's opening line over in his mind. The massive lake stretched away like the ocean of troubles he had. The water guarded a history in its depths. Sun-warmed, a breeze tussled some blades of beach grass. Life was simpler in grade school, when sand castles were permanent for the afternoon. In some places they have tides. Fin.         ~ series by Jere Fletcher, (c) 2010

Juni Moon's Graduation from Monroe Community College

After six years of hard work and struggles, I am graduating with honors with an AAS degree in Visual Communications - Graphic Design. If you want to come by to cheer me on, I would love the support.

Date:
Thursday, June 3, 2010

Time:
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location:
Blue Cross Arena

Noirette series (JBF), #7 of 8

Culver to Seabreeze that sultry spring afternoon was not pretty. Traffic crawled, cars & tempers overheated. Hammer had the windows down on the '39 Hudson. Was it sweat or humidity on his brow? He didn't care. Hot is hot. A thunderstorm raced up from the lake. Lighting licked the horizon like a lusty lover; jabs of wind raked the shore. As he rolled up the window, he saw her southbound Cadillac jump the curb.

 

       ~ series by Jere Fletcher, (c) 2010

Photography -- Through Women's Eyes

Dear Friends of Image City Photography Gallery,

 

We are pleased to announce our new exhibit. Photography -- Through Women's Eyes, presenting the work of 21 noted photographers: Sue Alden, Michelle KV Chasser, Lori Farr, Bonnie Gamache, Nan Guzauski, Christine Heusner, Lynda Howland, Kitty Hubbard, Susan Kaye, Margaret Keller, Chris Kogut, Susan Larkin, Kate Lipsky, Joan Lyons, Sheila Nelson, Betsy Phillips, Patti Russotti, Wendy Sacks, Phyllis Thompson, Lois Trieb, and Monika Ueffinger. Click Here  to see our website listing and link to a wonderful preview of a selection of images in the show. Patricia Wilder is guest curator for the exhibit.

 

Photography -- Through Women's Eyes is sponsored by jill-e Designs, who have complete lines of sturdy, stylish bags for photographers, business and leisure travelers, busy mothers, and scrapbookers. A second sponsor is Archival Methods, the place to go to find archival storage materials for your photographs and ephemera. Supporters of the show are the Rochester Women's Network, American Association of University Women, and The Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley.

 

The exhibit opens on May 19 and the Artists' Reception will be on two days:  Friday, May 21 from 5 to 8:30pm and Saturday May 22, 3 - 6pm. The receptions ares a great opportunity to view the work, to chat with the photographers, and to invest in their fine photographs. There is NO admission fee to visit Image City Photography Gallery. 

 

Note that First Friday Gallery Night is on June 4 from 6 to 9pm.

 

 

May 19 - June13, 2010 Artists' Receptions May 21, Friday, 5 - 8:30 pm 

 and
May 22, Saturday, 3 - 6 pm

 

 

 

 Gallery Hours Wednesday - Saturday 11 - 7 and Sunday 12 - 4

 
There is NO admission fee at Image City

 

 For more information:  phone 585.271.2540

 

email Info@ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com

website www.ImageCityPhotographyGallery.com

 

722 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

 

in the heart of ARTWalk 
in the Neighborhood of the Arts

Noirette series (JBF), #6(b) of 8

The car top was down and night air blew cool on his skin. The water below was slow and murky. There was no traffic on the Van Wyck. Mike Hammer shifted into high gear. He would be at Idlewild in just minutes and on to the Pan Am tarmac. Already his muscles tensed. He knew how it had to end.

 

                ~ series by Jere Fletcher, (c) 2010 

Noirette series (JBF), #6(a) of 8

Flying through the night, the car tires made a rhythmic thump over the concrete highway into the lights of the toll plaza. Hammer tossed two-bits into the coin bucket, and gunned the engine's eight cylinders. The Jaguar flew forward on to the Whitestone Bridge. The best city on earth, he thought, was gliding by to the west where lights pierced the dark sky, full of good and evil, riches, fame and misfortune.

 

                                      ~ series by Jere Fletcher, (c) 2010

Concentus Women's Chorus - 2 Concerts!

"You are the new day"

songs of love, spring, and the journeys of the heart

Gwendolyn Gassler, Director

Spring Concert

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 3:00 PM

First Presbyterian Church

21 Church Street, Pittsford

Benefit Concert for the Wilmot Cancer Center

Concentus and the Rush-Henrietta Bel Canto Singers

Brian Bohrer and Grendolyn Gassler conducting

Friday, May 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM

Covenant Life Church

70 Bailey Road, West Henrietta

Donation: $10 ($5 for students)

Call for Corbett's Glen Artwork

No entry fee.

Up to 3 pieces per artist exhibited under tents at "Celebrate the Glen" Event on Sunday September 10, noon to 5 pm. Artwork should depict the beauty, history, and/or nature of Corbett's Glen Nature Park in any art medium.

Register by August 15 - to get the entry form, go here: http://www.corbettsglen.org/
Click on the link "Calling for artwork" toward the bottom left of the page, then click on the "Registration form" link on the next page, under the flyer image.

Income Opportunity for Painters

Grumbacher paint is looking to hire acrylic painters to teach two-hour workshops at a major retailer in locations across the United States and Canada. In your region, we have openings in Rochester, Victor, and Henrietta. Artists must be capable of demonstrating a still life, landscape, seascape, and floral. We have developed a flexible curriculum in acrylics for an artist to use or adapt to fit to his or her style. We plan to conduct approximately one to four workshops per store per month and the artist will have flexibility in scheduling. Compensation is $100 per workshop, and teaching materials will be provided to the artist at no cost.

Anyone who is interested should email Ellen Cunningham at ecunningham@chartpak.com with examples of their work in acrylics, along with a resume and contact information. (Chartpak is a manufacturer of fine art supplies. Grumbacher, Koh-I-Noor, Higgins ink, and Clearprint are some of our brands.)

Noirette series (JBF), #5 of 8

Dawn slapped the new day awake. Hammer slipped outside to the patio and beach. The sand under his Italian shoes cried out a soft crunch against the wood. The salt air was tangy. A bruise at his ankle reminded him of the snub-nose there as insurance, and the brunette last night, the one who said it was just a boleo. He cocked his head around the corner. A sprint and he pounced through the car door into her Jaguar.

 

                                      ~ series by Jere Fletcher, (c) 2010

Tom Tosti Trio

Tom Tosti and his jazz trio are among the artists on Jazzstar.

Visit the Jazzstar website:

http://rochesterjazzstar.com/

You can click on a video of Tom's trio and vote for the trio, too. Look for them on the main page or click on "Browse Artists" at the top of the page.

Noirette series (JBF), #4 of 8

Spring in the Northeast is a second grader with a yo-yo. The weather swung from hot to cool, from cold to warm - just between lunch and happy hour. The rain came, then the sun, then a blustery flurry as ol' man winter pulled himself up again.  But with Easter, mother earth rose to a new dawn. Mike Hammer held his head hard, felt the earth spin on its axis while hurtling around the sun. Night fell, all was dark. Hammered again.                                ~ series by Jere Fletcher, (c) 2010

Guest speaker May 11: Lili Schwartz

In 1995, Lili Schwartz and Ben Agronick were hired for their first project and, much to their delight, business increased every year since. Liliandben's background includes over ten years of graphic design and information technology experience. As assistant art director for a major media company, Lili's design work had appeared in Time, People, and The New York Times.

As former director of technology for a market research firm in NYC, Ben created multi-media solutions for both internal and external clients.

Liliandben is based in the Rochester area where Lili and Ben like to live.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

                             SIPS COFFEE SHOP,149 PATTENWOOD DRIVE,
                             Irondequoit.PH.323 9360.

                             FREE       OPEN TO PUBLIC    MAY 2
                
                            SUNITA DIXIT  a fine artist exhibits oil and acrylic
                           paintings at Sips coffee shop from MAY 2nd.Sunita
                           has exhibited in many international group shows,
                           solo shows in New century artists group,Chelsea,Newyork
                           participation in Wta biennale costa-rica,steve carpenters
                           gallery.Future plans for Red textile art group,Costa-rica,
                           4ART INC Chicago.

   

Update and Reminders

Empire State College hosting the Artists Breakfast Group. All are welcome, alumni are encouraged to exhibit. Framing must be sturdy and wire used. Special requests go to Timothy Cosgriff, 224-3271.

ESC will print our poster and post cards, but we need to have something made up...any volunteers? They will also make bookmarks for us.

We will also have to provide our own refreshments... any volunteers to coordinate?

Please contact the artistsbreakfastgroup@hotmail account to notify our facilitators of your interest. Time is running out.

Also:

- This Thursday Empire State College is hosting an event at the MAG with Albert Paley for $10.00 admission fee. Join me and get a tour of his newest exhibit. If you are interested contact Timothy Cosgriff 224-3271.

- THE SPRING FLING AT ANDERSON ALLEY,  250 N. Goodman Street is this upcoming weekend of Friday. May 7, 5-9p and Saturday May 8, 1-4p. Enjoy fine art and crafts, refreshments and other goodies, plus meet with resident and guest artists. 

Bring your friends and relax. If your pocketbook accommodates, the art and crafts are for sale, and commissions are welcome. Proceeds go to supporting local artists and their studios. Remember to think global, buy local.

Best Regards Always,

Helen

Call for Corbett's Glen Artwork

The Board of Directors of the Allen's Creek Corbett's Glen Preservation Group. Our board is planning a Celebrate the Glen! event in Corbett's Glen on September 12, 2010.

We recognize that art and artists have a special connection with Corbett's Glen, and are planning an art exhibit/contest as part of this event.  We realize that this is also the weekend of the Clothesline Art Festival, but offer this as an alternative for those interested.

www.corbettsglen.org for info.