bladesgrassartsparkJamestown  (CSi) At the Hansen Arts Park in downtown Jamestown  The “Prairie Grass Ballet” sculpture is almost finished.

Sculptor Owen Fritts, hopes to have the remaining blades of grass and the LED lighting installed in the next day or two.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Arts Center Director Cyndi Wish said, Arts Center Director, Cyndi Wish said, Fritz will return in the Spring to work on installing a pavilion, and stage, which he is designing.

She also pointed out that the Annual Art show wraps up Saturday, October 22.
She added that If you haven’t seen this fantastic display of local and regional art, you need to stop by the gallery. Admission is always free.
Votes are still being accepted for the “People Choice” Award. The winning artist will be happy to receive the cash prize and the bragging rights.

The Annual Wine and Cheese Tasting will be on November 19, 2016 from 7-p.m., to 9-p.m., at The Arts Center.  Must be 21 or older to participate.

Tickets are suggested to be purchased in advance from Arts Center Board members or at Cork & Barrlell Liquors in Jamestown at a cost of $35.  Proceeds will toward Arts Center operations.

Open Mic Night is set for October 27 from 7:00 – 9:00pm on The Arts Center Stage
Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the door. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes.  A P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands will be provided and facilitated by local musician / teacher Steve Kuykendall.

 

Also at the Arts Center:

The Buffalo City Photo Club meets the Third Tuesday of Every Month  in the Hansen Arts Studio
For those that love photography and want to continue to expand their skills

The Artful Happy Hour, the Third Wednesday of Every Month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
in the Hansen Arts Studio.
  Create your own masterpiece… or close anyway. Join us after work for a creatively good time in the Hansen Arts Studio. All materials provided. $10. RSVP required: email The Arts Center or 701-251-2496.

Woodcarving is the Third Thursdays, each month, at 6:30 pm, at The Hansen Arts Studio with the local Woodchippers…  Experienced carvers and curious beginners are all welcome to drop in a get carving. The more experienced members of the Woodchippers group will help get beginners starts. The group meets the third Thursday of each month, except Holiday weeks. This is a free activity.