A thing of beauty

When I first saw the windmills at the Judith Gap wind farm, I was struck by their beauty. I know that some folks don’t find them beautiful, but I do, enough so that I doubt that I’d mind having them in my view, especially knowing the good that they do.

If you need any convincing yourself, check out Livingston photographer Jay Wesler’s stunning new photograph–Wind Farm, Montana 2008. There are also many other new photographs well worth the trip to  jaywesler.com.

“The Foreigner” at The Firehouse 5, July 25 through August 17

Opening July 25 and running through August 17 at The Firehouse 5, “The Foreigner,” a hilarious romp through the American south. The fishing theme pervades Livingston’s cultural scene this month with fishing-related art at galleries and a play set in a fishing lodge in rural Georgia where the Englishmen, Froggy and his shy friend Charlie, arrive as guests. When people at the lodge try to talk to Charlie, his shyness prevents his responding. Froggy claims that Charlie cannot talk because he is a foreigner who doesn’t understand English. Assuming that Charlie can’t understand what they are saying, the other guests inadvertently reveal their scandals.

Evening shows at 8:00 PM, Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM. Tickets: $15 - Adult, $12 - College Student/Seniors (60 and over), $9 - Youth (17 and under), and free to Summer Young Actors’ Workshop participants. Online reservations. Box Office: (406) 222-1420. 5237 Highway South, in Livingston’s Sleeping Giant Trade Center.

Second Art Walk of the 2008 season: July 25, 5:30 to 8:30

Stroll Main, Park, Callender, 2nd, and B Streets to enjoy the full range of Livingston Art Walk venues. Many shops, cafes and restaurants will be open during Art Walk.

[All images of art work © by the artists. All rights reserved.]

The exhibits highlighted here are ongoing; if you miss Art Walk, check them out later.

Chatham Fine Art 120 North Main Street 222-1566
Originals and lithographs by celebrated Livingston artist Russell Chatham. www.russellchatham.com

Crazy Mountain Digital Photography 124 South 2nd 222-2355
“The Power of Two: Jack Hines and Jessica Zemsky,” paintings and prints of the pair’s connections between Montana and Europe, with giclee reproductions produced by Crazy Mountain Photography and Video. The show will run through October 4th. www.crazymountaindigitalphoto.com

Danforth Gallery 106 North Main 222-6510
“Open Meadows,” the gallery’s first show to feature women artists exclusively. Curated by local artist Brad Bunkers, the exhibit includes abstract and graphic paintings, papier mache sculpture and illustrative works by Courtney Blazon, mother and daughter artists Adair and Fay Peck, Laura Poinsette, and Paige Ulland. “The five women in this show personify the best in contemporary Montana art. Each artist employs highly individual techniques to create spirited works of art that, I’m sure, will resonate with local audiences,” said Bunkers. Visit with the artists at the opening night reception on July 25, from 5:30 - 8:30 PM. PCFA members preview at 5 PM. The show runs through August 20th. www.pcfadanforth.org.

The Drawing Room 117 East Callender
“Animal Farm,” “an eclectic codre of barn yard ungulates along with a whole herd of goat paintings and prints,” by Brad Bunkers.

D. Holiway, Inkwash II at the Frame GardenThe Frame Garden 110 East Callender 222-5122
“The Fishing Artwork of D. Holiway.” Holiway paints sporting art and this exhibit shows his passion for fishing through inkwash sketches and bold oil paintings. Holiway is primarily self taught which has allowed him to express himself through unusual combinations of media and technique to find the soul of fish and those who pursue them. Through August 19th. www.theframegarden.com [At left, “A Trout in Hand,” by D. Holiway]

Garre Fine Art 112 North Main 222-7847
New works by John and Karen Garre. www.garreart.com

Livingston Center for Art and Culture 119 South Main 222-5222
The non-profit community gallery is showing “Fish Art,” in a variety of media. www.livingstoncenter.org

Mordam Art 109 South Main 222-0321
Parke Goodman’s traditional oil Montana landscapes and Bonnifide Designs handmade glass beads and jewelry. New for the July Art Walk: Bonnie’s glass pull chains for lamps and ceiling fans, and Parke’s iris vases. www.bonnifidedesigns.com www.parkegoodman.com

Paradise Ring Works 128 East Geyser 222-7964
For Art Walk, featuring fine handcrafted palladium jewelry. Palladium is as rare, white, precious and pure as platinum and offers greater versatility and comfort to wearers. Casual wine and cheese tasting by The Gourmet Cellar during Art Walk. www.elichaifowler.com

Parks Reece Gallery 119 South Main, Ste A3 222-5724
Surreal paintings, original lithographs and reproductions by Parks Reece, in his humorous style and “altogether peculiar perception of our natural world.” www.parksreece.com

Reed Lehman Pottery 112 W. Callendar 222-7618
Hand-built, hand-painted pottery. A Montana family business. www.reedlehmanpottery.comBlack Bear, by Lyn St. Clair at Visions West

Tierra Montana 116 North Main 222-3000
Artists of the Americas. Fine art and craft, and a weaving studio featuring hand woven, naturally dyed rugs and tapestries. www.tierramontana.com

Visions West Gallery 108 South Main 222-0337
Visions West presents “Wild Streak: The colorful wildlife paintings of Lyn St. Clair”. www.visionswestgallery.com [Above right, “Black Bear,” © Lyn St.Clair, at Visions West]



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