There are several art events of note in the coming week. Also a look ahead at a basket exhibit in the exquisite Gordon House.
MUSIC
On May 28 at 7:30 pm the WOU Early Music Consort will present a free concert of music of mid to late 17th century England. Composers include Locke and Purcell. The concert will be held [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Early Music, Gold Diggers & Baskets
Posted in film, music, textiles on May 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sasquatch in Salem
Posted in Uncategorized on May 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As a child of the 70s, I was way into Bigfoot. Remember those blurry photographs of the hairy beast high-tailing it through the woods? I was transfixed. Checked out all the library books on Bigfoot and spent many an afternoon mesmerized by the idea that Bigfoot might actually be out there. In the wilds of Southern Oregon, [...]
Meet Your Maker [In Eugene] May 17
Posted in Eugene, crafts, textiles on May 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ok, this isn’t a Salem event, but I’m posting this because my friend Keri Aronson is one of the artisans featured at this Meet Your Maker craft show. She makes cool felted items and kids t-shirts using re-purposed fabric, sweaters and towels that she finds at local thrift stores. The picture at right shows some [...]
Sheep to Shawl Festival at Mission Mill on May 17
Posted in arts festival, music, textiles on May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Be sure to check out this fantastic and FREE festival of fiber at Mission Mill Museum, this Saturday, May 17 from 10am to 4pm. There will be music (including the New Riders of the Western Range), sheep shearing, goats, rabbits and other fiber-bearing animals, children’s crafts, a plant sale, a heritage expo and more. Local artisans will [...]
Corinne West and the Posse at Grand Theatre on June 20
Posted in music on May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Acoustic artist Corinne West and sideman Henry Nagle will perform Friday, June 20 at Salem’s historic Grand Theatre. The music is a wonderful blend of styles that incorporates “… a heady mix with the intensity of rock, the sincerity of country, the storytelling of bluegrass, and the wide-openness of Americana.” Corinne’s voice carries lightning quick bluegrass lyrics [...]
