Tuesday Dec. 21 Sly Fox Art Show & Music

Columbia SC...

You say you like art and music and you love the Vista; well come on out Tuesday the 21st 8pm to midnight. So your off work and off school for the next few weeks and have time on your hands.

You have a few last minute gifts you need to get and have one person that has everything and don't know what to get them? Well, come out and check out the original artwork by resident artist Jean Bourque. She has a variety of oil paintings, mixed media paintings on canvas already hanging at The Sly Fox. In addition, Jean will be bringing a small selection of art she has painted to local musicians and each piece is an original. Prints are also available. Jean will be painting to the live music, the musician's will be playing. Come see the art show and the art demo painted to music.

At The Sly fox Singer Songwriter and Guitar player Pamela Dale will be hosting an open mic. You like to sing or play music for your friends, right? Well, come on out to The Sly Fox and play.

Or maybe you love listening to music but can't really play or sing.... come on out anyway, the musicians love to have an audience. A lot of musicians try out new songs here and having your input makes it even better. We have a large selection of musicians that come out to the Sly Fox, so we never know for sure who will be there, but it sure would be nice for you to be there.

Directions:

Go to Gervais St. turn at Longhorn Steakhouse and follow to end of driveway, the last restaurant/bar in the block is The Sly Fox. Hope to see you there!

Final days to Buy Art at TAG's Holiday Market

Columbia SC

TAG also known as The Trenholm Artist Guild has been hosting a holiday market for TAG members. It is at the Piggly Wiggly Plaza on Forest Drive.

If you have not been out yet to see the art and pick a nice gift...

you need to get there Fri Dec 17th or Sat Dec 18th 10-6pm...

these are the final days. Most of the artists in the Guild are showing 10 works of art, so there is a lot to see and a great selection.

The members have created jewelry, photography, paintings, sculptures,

and other items for your gift giving needs. There is also a large selection of

beautiful art cards for all your greeting possibilities as well as for gift giving.

Final Days ... get yours now

Painting shown is "Windows 2009" one of the many fine paintings by Jean Bourque

now available for sale at the Holiday Market.

Calligraphy Classes Columbia SC

The Art of

Calligraphy

Taught by Barbie Mathis

Learn the ancient art of handwriting

in Calligraphic Script.

Calligraphy is a fine art of skilled penmanship, and is also a type of visual art. It is often called the art of fancy lettering.

Calligraphy may be used to write your favorite quotations

special letters, place cards, and create a work of ART.

*****

4 Week Class - $100

Thursdays, January 6^th – 27^th

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

*****

Contact 803-261-3038 for details

Poetry Groups, Shows, Slams & More....

Photo of Al Black and Sildag of Phoenix Tongue

by Jean Bourque

From my email, thanks to Al Black for the very thorough info on the poetry circuit in Columbia SC

Mind Gravy Poetry Venue Poems sliced thin drenched in gravy of dreams forgot

Our award winning featured poet, Linda Lee Harper and our musician, John Scollon were wonderful this past Wednesday. I hope everyone made it home safe as they rushed out into the stormy night.

Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 AM to 4 PM Poets Summit hosted by the South Carolina Poetry Initiative @ Columbia Museum of Art - Mind Gravy will be doing the first presentation of the day @ 10 AM

We have a great poetry lineup for the next few months.

Tara Powell – Nov. 10th – new chapbook

Debbie Daniel – Nov. 17th – date moved from the 4th Wed. for Thanksgiving

Nan Raman – Dec. 8th

Sufia Giza Amenwhsu – Dec. 15th – date moved from the 4th Wed. for Christmas

Social Activism & MLK – Jan. 12th

Ken Autrey – Jan. 26th

Cassie Premo Steele – Feb. 9th

Claire Bateman – Feb. 23rd

Dasan Ahanu – March 9th

King Shakur – March 23^rd

Michael Lythgoe – April 13^th

Roy Seeger – April 27^th

Hosted by Al Bee(Black) 803-608-3057 cell. Interested poets and performance artists, please, contact me.

**Our goal is to promote and encourage the entire diverse range of poetic expression that we see in the arts community.

**Looking for poets, musicians, dancers & ideas for special ‘Mind Gravy’ ecstatic poetry event in March or April.

**We are planning a special ‘Juneteenth’ Celebration in June.

Upcoming Columbia Poetry/Arts Events:

**Every Tuesday, VerseWorks poetry @ the Art Bar(9-12 PM, free)

**Every Tuesday, Music, Poetry, Painting and Open Mic @ the Sly Fox in the Vista, 902 Gervais, Columbia, SC (7:30-11:30 PM)

**Every Thursday, Music Open Mic @ Utopia Food & Spirits(9-12 PM, free)

**First Thursday, Art, Music, Poetry & more @ beautiful downtown Columbia on Main St. between Hampton & Blanding(6-9 PM, free)

**Second Monday, Columbia Writer’s Alliance (6:30 PM)

**Second & Fourth Mondays, The Writer’s Group contact (6:30 PM)

** Friday, Oct . 29, the fabulous Alternacirque @the Art Bar, (9:30 PM, free)

**Saturday, Oct. 30, Poets Summit hosted by the South Carolina Poetry Initiative @ Columbia Museum of Art (10 AM-4 PM) Mind Gravy will be doing the first presentation of the day @ 10 AM

**Tuesday, Nov. 2, Phoenix Tongue –w- VerseWorks @ The Art Bar(8:30 till whenever, free)

**Wednesday, Nov. 3, John Scollon will feature @ the Utopia (8 PM. Free)

**Thursday, Nov. 4, First Thursday, on Main Street from Hampton to Blanding; come get your art, music, poetry and dance on (6-9 PM, free)

**Wednesday, Nov. 10, Tara Powell reads from her new chap book for ‘Mind Gravy’ @ Lamb’s Bread Café (8-10 PM)

First Friday at Village Artist in Sandhills, Columbia

ART, Wine & Cheese Reception 6-9 PM at Village Artists Gallery on Nov 5th and view the featured works of Barbie Mathis, Van Martin, Barry Monk and Carl Crawford. Musical Entertainment will be provided by Sharon Von Fange, singer songwriter and plays a variety of instruments.

While present, you'll have the opportunity to also view the artwork of 22 other member artists in the gallery. The Gallery is in the Village at Sandhill next to Panera Bread, 631-8 Promenade Place, Columbia, SC 29229

Phone# 803-699-8886

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Pictures:

to the left: Barbie Mathis and Rachel Parker, photo by Keith Bates.

to the right: Jean Bourque (me) and Sharon Von Fange with painting

I painted while Sharon was performing at Utopia, photo by Keith Bates.

Creative Quote Collage Class w Barbie Mathis

Creative Quotation Collage Class

Instructor: Barbie Mathis

Date: Sunday, Nov. 14^th 1 – 5 pm Cost: $35

Description: Use positive thoughts, words, verses or quotations to create a colorful, inspiring piece of art for yourself or as a gift. Instructor will supply a

6-inch canvas, paints, papers, brushes, mediums and everything needed to complete an original piece of art. Student may bring their favorite quotes, magazines, art papers, metallic pens, acrylic paints and brushes, etc., but not necessary.

Sign up at Village Artists in the Village at Sandhill

TAGs Holiday Market Nov 22 to Dec 18 Forest Dr.

TAG's annual HOLIDAY MARKET

This year the market will run from

November 22-December 18 in the

same storefront we occupied last year

in the Piggly Wiggly shopping center

on Forest Drive.

Tag artists will create a special shopping

experience and have many wonderful works of art for sale at the Holiday Market. You can give a gift that is totally unique. Stop by and visit the gallery for your holiday decorating and gift giving needs.

Yours truly,

Jean Bourque

Redd Wyne at The White Mule Tues Nov 2

Tuesday, November 2 · 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location	The White Mule 1530 Main St Columbia, SC
Created By	REDD WYNE
More Info	REDD WYNE will be appearing at the White Mule!! Special guests tentatively are Pamela Austin with Frank Whaley opening the show! Woohoo!!

Trenholm Artist Guild Meeting Nov 8, 2010

The Trenholm Artists Guild (known locally as TAG) is located in Columbia, South Carolina. Members include but are not limited to amateur and professional artists who work in watercolor, oil, acrylics, pastel, sculpture, fiber, and photography. Residents of the Greater Columbia area over 18 years of age are invited to join. Meetings are held monthly September through May on the 2nd Monday of the month at Forest Lake Park, 6820 Wedgefield Road. Visitors are invited to attend our meetings.

NOVEMBER PROGRAM

November's speaker will be Diane Gilbert. Come to the Forest Lake Park at 6:30 to register and enjoy refreshments. The business meeting and guest speaker program will begin at 7:00.

From mosquitoes and caterpillars to life-like monkeys and snakes, Diane Gilbert's sculpture is centered in the world of nature. Diane was born and grew up in Canada's French-speaking province, Quebec. With extensive education in various art media, she worked for several years as a professional designer, creating costumes, mascots, movie props, and items for museums and other organizations
After relocating to the southeastern United States in 2000, Diane began to work with clay. She fell in love with the feel and potential of the medium. She believes that clay is powerful and feels grounded with her hands in clay. The medium is well suited for expressing her love for natures large and small creatures.

When it comes to the technical character of Diane's work, almost anything is fair game. She uses several types of clay, from earthenware to porcelain. For finishes, she uses a full range of elements: glazes, underglazes, stains, oxides, lusters, and paint. On average she fires her pieces three times to get the effects desired but may fire her work as many as six times. Additionally, other media is sometimes incorporated in her pieces including wood fragments, wire, feathers, fiberglass and found and recycled objects.
Diane's wonderful creations can be found at Southern Pottery and Havens Gallery in Columbia.

Visit her website at www.dianegilbert.com

Free Life Coaching Celebration Center Nov 9 or 10

From my email box... something you may be interested in...

Hello, friends

Please share this special invitation with all of your contacts and friends.

Are you bored with your job, or re-entering to the workforce after a lay-off or family time? Or, are you navigating a life transition, such as, empty nest or divorce? Life transitions represent great opportunities for professional coaching; and, group coaching makes for an even richer, more economical experience.

Plan to attend a FREE introductory group coaching session: Tuesday, Nov 9 at 11:30 a.m. or Wednesday, Nov 10 at 5:45 p.m. at Celebration Center, 3830 Rosewood Dr., Columbia. Then, register for the three session series for only $90.00.

Coaching could inspire your next career transition, life style choices, increased self confidence, entrepreneurship, and more, and more…….

Fit your personal schedule by choosing between three group meeting day/time options. Celebration Center, 3830 Rosewood Dr, Cola. Registration: 803-782-5539, www.CelebrationCenterSC.com. Coaching group information: 803-796-3036, joan@reset3.com

We are also offering two special, Saturday workshops. Pre-registration required.

Saturday, Nov 13 (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon) -- Organizing your career change and/or job search, resume critique included -- $30.00
Saturday, Nov 20 (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon) -- Tips/techniques for successfully navigating life transitions -- $30.00

I would love to receive your feedback about this information; so, please call or e-mail with your questions!

Joan Hardy Eison
Reset 3 Consulting
803-796-3036; 803-622-3040 (m)
www.reset3.com