40 North | 88 West presents
The 8th Annual Boneyard Arts Festival
Downtown Urbana Venues and Artists
Sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
and The News-Gazette
Thursday, April 15, 2010 | DOWNTOWN CHAMPAIGN
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Saturday, April 17
DOWNTOWN URBANA
DISTRICT SPONSOR: the217.com
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
presents:
- 12pm: Puppet Bike, throughout downtown
- 12:30pm: Shakespeare on Love, in front of Mirabelle Fine Pastries on Main
- 1pm: Recycled Rythms @ the Busey Bank east parking lot
- 2:30pm: Ben Hay, throughout downtown
- 3:30pm: Elizabeth Simpson, performance artist, throughout downtown
Click here for additional details.
DOWNTOWN URBANA VENUES
88 BROADWAY
Lincoln Square, 300 S Broadway #138
www.fluidevents.org
Sat 10am-2am: various artists will have artwork for sale in booths, also featuring a variety show with performance art and more.
THEATER IN THE STREETS FESTIVAL
Downtown Urbana on Broadway Ave between Elm and Main
Sat 12pm-?: The Prompting Theater presents its 9th Annual Theater in the Streets Festival, a day-long showcase of a variety of theatrical styles – from comedy to improv and from experimental to musical - featuring all-local theater companies, including The Prompting Theater, Central High School Drama Department and Zoo Improv Troupe. A new show will begin at the top of every hour.
AMARA YOGA & ARTS
Lincoln Square, 300 S Broadway Ave, Suite 156B
www.amarayoga.com
Sat 10am-5pm: “Puzzle Painting Project,” the opening celebration and exhibition of ten deconstructed/reconstructed collaborative paintings. Large-scale famous paintings were cut into pieces, reconstructed and painted on by over 90 diverse community members, including young children and adults, students and seniors.
Paid for in part by an Urbana Arts Grant and the Urbana Business Association. Some of the paintings may be for sale with funds raised to be used in support of future community projects at Amara Yoga & Arts.
Sat 1-3pm: storytelling for all ages by Camille Born, every 15 minutes.
ANITA PURVES NATURE CENTER
1505 N Broadway Ave
www.urbanaparks.org
Sat 12-3pm: try your hand at nature journaling on the Busey Woods Boardwalk! Artists from the Illinois Prairie Chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators will be there to conduct demonstrations and share ways to create your own nature journal. Try drawing exercises, sharpen your observation skills, and improve your hand-eye coordination. Pencils, paper and clipboards provided. Featured artists: Carrie Nixon, Jill Wallace, Heidi Richter, Ian Wang, Rachel Rugge, Lucy Synk and Joanne Brummett.
View works in the show by members of the Guild (runs March 4 to May 29) inside the Center.
ART MART
Lincoln Square, 300 S Broadway Ave, Suite 127
www.shopartmart.com
Sat 9am-6pm: Recent original contemporary acrylic paintings by Lisa Kesler on display and for sale.
BEADS N’ BOTANICALS
117 N Broadway Ave
www.beadsnbotanicals.com
Sat 2-3:30pm: “Rattle the Boneyard: A Community Drum Circle,” bring drums, rattles or other musical instruments to participate
Sat 3:30-4:30pm: Trikhala, a bellydance troupe made up of UIUC graduate and undergraduate students, will perform choreographed and improv bellydance pieces. The group’s Tribal Fusion dance style mixes American tribal-style bellydance with elements of traditional ethnic bellydance and contemporary dance styles such as hip hop.
With flameworked glass beads by Athan Chilton.
BLACK DOG SMOKE AND ALE HOUSE
201 N Broadway
Sat 11am-2am: mixed media drawings and bronze relief pieces by Cecilia Allen & Roger Blakley.
CINEMA GALLERY
120 W Main St
www.cinemagallery.cc
Thurs-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-9pm. “Pushing the Envelope,” a show of new studio furniture by artist Thomas Skaggs and a special show of acrylic paintings by Boneyard Arts Festival signature artist Glen C. Davies.
COMMON GROUND FOOD CO-OP
300 S Broadway
www.commonground.coop
Mon-Sun 9am-9pm. Paintings and ceramic tiles by Tanya Shur and Anna Maria Watkin, a kick off for a new series of exhibits by local artists taking place monthly at Common Ground. Artwork will be for sale by contacting the artist. This show runs April 15-May 15.
C-U POTTERS’ CLUB
900 S Race
www.cupotters.org
Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm. Open studio, ceramics display and sale, plus live demonstrations of throwing and hand-building throughout the day by members of the C-U Potters Club, a studio pottery cooperative with 45 members.
FLEURISH
110 S Race St
Thurs-Sun 10am-6pm. Showing of local private collection of pieces by Louise Woodroofe: collage, oils and pencil (all periods), along with oils, acrylics and watercolors on old windows and canvas - sign language mixed with flowers - by Kristine Fisher.
FURNITURE LOUNGE
126 W Main St
www.furniturelounge.net
Thurs-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 11am-4pm. “Araisedbanner: Artwork of B. Callahan,” a collection of high contrast and energetic realist/abstract paintings. And, “Case Study,” a collection of acrylic paintings by J.W. Martin that celebrate the development process of iconic products from the modern movement that helped shape the future of design. Exhibit runs through May 22nd, regular gallery hours are Tues-Sat 11am-5pm.
THE GREAT IMPASTA
156 C Lincoln Square
www.greatimpastarestaurant.com
11am-9pm Thurs; 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Display of a series of paintings by Jess Beyler connected by theme and subject and entitled "Sky Path." In Ms. Beyler's words, "the subject matter of my painting comes from my fascination with the things we often think of as empty - sky, ocean, wind, light, the passing of time, the dreaming mind and the inarticulate longings of the heart. Arrangements may be made with the artist to purchase her work.
H2O SALON
109 N Broadway Ave
www.h2o-salon.com
Sat 10am-7pm: Jewelry, art, music and more! The artists of H2O salon will be giving free eyebrow waxing and free bang trims, with Ursa demonstrating formal up-do's from 2-3pm.
Featuring a display of pastel over charcoal pieces by Sergio Diego Juan. Juan’s works have an abstract yet surreal quality that mesmerizes, all strange lights above a looming landscape.
HEALTH IN HARMONY
115 W Main St, 2nd Floor
www.healthinharmony-cu.com
Thurs-Sun 9am-7pm. Exhibit of paintings by artist Wesley Cook. Works are for sale.
HEARTLAND GALLERY
112 W Main St
www.heartland-gallery.com
Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-9pm. Featuring new work for sale by Irish artists Honor Hales (acrylics and glass enamels), John Nolan (acrylics) and Hilary Nunan (acrylics with fibers). New ceramics from Ireland by Thomas Diem, Amanda Murphy and Ray Power. Oil paintings by Marty Maehr, formerly of Urbana.
Saturday Live Music Schedule:
- 12-2pm: John McMahon, acoustic guitar and vocals
- 2-4pm: David Howie, acoustic guitar and vocals
- 6-8pm: Samuel Foster, classical acoustic guitar
IGW ARCHITECTURE
114 W Main St
www.igwarchitecture.com
Storefront display promoting the 2010 Cunningham Children's Home Festival of Quilts debuts quilts stitched by area artists along with a special story about a youth and their new treasure - a quilt they received at Cunningham Children's Home.
The Festival of Quilts is being held in the Spiritual Life Center at Cunningham Children's Home, April 16-17. The Festival includes a quilt show, quilt auction and gift shop.
For more information, please visit www.cunninghamhome.org. IGW storefront exhibit runs April 1-17.
INTERNATIONAL GALLERIES
Lincoln Square
www.internationalgalleriesurbana.com
Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm. Featuring oil and mixed media on panel by Steven Hudson, offering unique interpretations of the landscape image constructed from whimsical juxtapositions of different styles.
IRON POST
120 S Race St
www.myspace.com/ironpostbar
Sat 4-6pm: an afternoon of songs and tunes with the Big Bluestem String Band, outdoors on the patio.
KALARTE GALLERY
112 W Main St
www.kalarte.com
Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-9pm. Exhibit and sale of watercolor and mixed media pieces by Andrea Shields, along with folk art paintings, metal sculpture, ceramics, terracotta works, masks and other media from Latin America, India, Africa and elsewhere.
KLOSE KNIT
311 W Springfield Ave
www.klosekniturbana.com
Thurs-Fri 10:30am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm. Display (with some pieces for sale) of lace knitted shawls and blankets by fiber artist Betsy Du Bois. Also featuring various works by other fiber artists.
LA GOURMANDISE BISTRO
119 W Main St
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Thurs-Fri 10:30am-8pm; Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 8am-2pm. Photographs by artist Craig Pessman, featuring landscapes, botanicals, nature and travel photography. Prints will be available for purchase. Craig’s interest started as a child with the family camera and grew through his participation in 4-H projects, in study at the U of I, and through various courses photographic opportunities through his travels.
LINCOLN SQUARE VILLAGE
201 Lincoln Square
www.urbanaparks.org
Sat 12-5pm: Urbana Park District presents the Kids’ Creation Station, a free art activity for kids filled with fun art supplies so young artists can create their own masterpiece!
MADELINE’S CONFECTIONARY ARTS STUDIO & GALLERY
122A W Main St
www.madelines-gallery.com
Sat 9am-8pm: display and sale of art with a pastry theme! Featuring mixed media pieces by Daniel Miske, Megan McNellis, Miriam Martincic, Rachel Drum, Elaine Oldham and Buffy Vance. With live acoustic guitar music, silk painting and sugar arts demonstrations, and display cakes of sugar art to view.
PIATO AT LINCOLN SQUARE VILLAGE
300 S Broadway Ave
Sat 11am-3pm: display and sale of framed photographs, calendars, greeting cards, postcards, drawings and unique gifts by Virginia Pinkston. Artist will be on site.
SHARED SPACE COOP/MAIN STREET PLAZA LOBBY
123 W Main St
www.sharedspacecoop.com
Sat 10am-dark: exhibit featuring watercolor paintings by Louise Audrieth and Kelly Eddington; charcoal and graphite works by Sergio Diego Juan; handcrafted jewelry made from recycled and reclaimed copper, sterling silver and gemstones by Susan Harbourt; jewelry by Diana Kinkelaar (Creative Dangles); mixed media collages by Casey Lowry; photographs by Hector Mandel, David Nolan and Valerie Oliveiro; with local photographs by Cheri Manrique; kinetic sculpture by Matthew Rispoli; and paintings and prints by Phil Strang.
SYLVIA’S IRISH INN
312 W Green St
Sat 12-4pm: display and sale of photographs of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England by Jan Chandler and craft pieces by Kim Morrison.
URBANA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
111 W Main St
www.urbanabusiness.com
Sat 10am-3pm: exhibit of paintings by Jason Rackow, with face painting for children and adults by artists from Harshbarger Homestead Retreat Center - Kathy Harshbarger, Judie and Rachel Spencer.
URBANA-CHAMPAIGN INDEPENDENT MEDIA CENTER
202 S Broadway Ave
www.shows.ucimc.org
Fri-Sun 8am-7pm: art exhibits
Sat 11am-2pm: free music in the IMC Lobby
Sat 11am-7pm: community-led skillshares workshop
Sat 12-3pm: Change of State Performance Project
Sat 12-5pm: Up Center
Fri-Sat from 7pm: Independent Media Center Festival (IMC Fest). Admission is required for IMC Fest, a 2 day music festival - $10/night or $15 for both nights. All other events held at the IMC during Boneyard Arts Festival are FREE.
Art Exhibits (open IMC hours all weekend long):
- Chris Evans: exhibit coordinator
- Leah Guadagnoli: oil paintings on canvas
- Kelly White: oil on canvas
- Up Center: high school student work on display
- Emilio Ruiz: oil on canvas
- Betsem Benjamin Atiback:, oil on canvas
- Atef Alaya: TBA
- Voices of Women Urbana Quilt Project (cloth, thread, and beading)
Change of State Performance Project: Future Hydrohistorians (Sat 12-3pm)
Time-travelling historians from 2070 survey festival-goers in downtown Urbana, collecting stories and speculations on Champaign Co., future and past. Phase one of AquaTown: a future hydrohistory premiering in June at the UC-IMC.
Free Music in the IMC Lobby (Sat 11am-2pm)
Flexible Fliers: Robin Kearton, Tom Faux, and friends play a lively mix of traditional dance music including old-time, Quebecois, romantic waltzes, and more!
John Elder: finger picking Piedmont Blues style guitar
Gored by A Buffalo: Old-Time String Band music, featuring tunes collected and played in Illinois
Activities in the Main Space:
Community-led skillshare workshops, Sat 11-7pm
Up Center, providing a social gathering space for the LGBTQA community; exhibit of acrylics on canvas by Evelyne Tardy and Trey Coppland, Sat 12-5pm
Performances:
12:30-1pm: Jeremiah Beasley (2 songs); Ronnie L. Portis (2 songs); Jeremiah and Ronnie (1 duet) (urbana middle school students)
1:15pm: Jeanie Austin - spoken word (dusty witch shares her poetry)
3:30pm: Class Act presents Theatersports (local improv group)
4:15pm: Spoken Word with Cara Bailey
4:30: Zoo Improv
2010 IMC Fest, featuring:
- Zach May & Ensemble
- Mordechai in the Mirror
- ODDMUSIC
- My Dear Alan Andrews
- Sandunga
- Corn Desert Ramblers
- Elizabeth Simpson
- Mark Enslin & Kat Lieder: Health Care System Slapstick: microscopic scenes from the current snafu ... under a Gesundheit Institute lens
- Rob Scott, video
(Please check: http://shows.ucimc.org/ for a more detailed schedule of the day’s events)
URBANA CITY BUILDING
400 S Vine St
www.city.urbana.il.us/arts
Sat: all day display of pieces by artist Michael Fuerst. From realism to abstract, Michael Fuerst's artwork decks the halls of this new exhibition space in the Urbana City Building. Using diverse styles and media, Fuerst's work includes graphite drawings, watercolor paintings and photographs.
URBANA FREE LIBRARY
210 W Green St
www.urbanafreelibrary.org
Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 1-5pm.
Exhibit of Fairy Tale illustrations - collaborative paintings by art students of Gerber School and Circle Academy, Cunningham Children's Home, presented by Amara Yoga and Arts. Also featuring paintings by Sandra Batzli, presented by Cinema Gallery; Sculpture by Urbana High School Art 3 Students; a Young Artists exhibition by students of Hua Nian Art Studio; and a Young Artist display by students of Urbana School District #116.
Performance Schedule:
- Fri 4-5:45pm: Prairie School Dance Troupe
- Sat 1:30pm, Lewis Auditorium: The Little Theatre on the Square Educational Outreach Tours presents Schoolhouse Rock Live! Based on the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock Live is a fast-paced, colorful 45-minute stage show for children and their families.
- Sun 2-2:45pm: Leal School Dance Students
- Sun 3-3:45pm: Leal School Chorus
- Sun 2-3:30pm: UFLive! presents The Duke of Uke & His Novelty Orchestra
V. PICASSO
214 W Main St
Sat 6-8pm: Jazz guitarist Wes Howard and vocalist Joanne Duitsman perform your favorite jazz standards and old tunes.
WIND, WATER & LIGHT GALLERY
161 Lincoln Square
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Sat 10am-6pm: Over 200 artists represented, with original drawings, oil painting, art prints, jewelry, clothing and cards available for sale. Featuring a display of 1000 paper cranes by 14 year-old artist Nora Marino from the 1000 Paper Crane Project for World Peace. With oils on panel and canvas, graphite on illustration board and colored pencil on Stonehenge paper by illustrator Michael Owen Thomas. Also works by Michael Zachay, who fuses and silk screens glass to create moving prairie scenes of distant and not so distant times; jewelry by Mahomet artist Janet Loomis; jewelry by Mary Tangora and paintings by Larry Steinbauer.
Saturday Schedule:
- throughout the day: meet artists Michael Owen Thomas, Michael Zachay and Janet Loomis
- 10-11am & 4-5pm: paper crane (origami) folding demonstrations by Nora Marino
- 3:30pm: “Prairie Moon,” historical storytelling by Camille Born about an Illinois woman in the 1850s
THE WOODEN HANGER
135 W Main St
www.awoodenhanger.com
Thurs-Sun. Display of mixed-media framed pieces by Zuzana Ruziakova, who works in bobbin lace, threads, glass beads, ornaments and metal. Bobbin lace is a textile made by braiding and twisting lengths of thread which are wound on bobbins.
XINH XINH CAFE
114 N Vine St, Suite H
www.xinhxinhcafe.com
Sat: display of artwork by Kelly Eddington, Emma Taufer, Hector Mandel, Cassie Clark, Sergio Diego Juan, and the UIUC VAMP club, featuring paintings, photographs, acrylics, charcoal drawings, and a large abstract expressionist painting inspired by the human form.