Yet again I am getting hit in the face and on my car with fresh pollen in the air. Some of you reading this won’t care (not that you don’t care about me), but those who fight the same allergic warfare that I fare every year … you will appreciate the current circumstances of seasonal change. But regardless if you are having trouble breathing on your own or not, I have a few artistic things on my mind today that might just take your breath away (insert inner voice singing Top Gun at your own risk).
First, I know it is last minute and all but it’s not too late for you and yours to take advantage of the one and only Lindatwist Spring Jewelry Sale on its final days still available. Linda Hobdy from Twisted Sisters Art is practically giving away her favorite latest creations. Most have already sold quickly, but this is the last week that she’s added some new ones. To view all available go to www.etsy.com/shop/Lindatwist and then enter the coupon code LTSPRING2012 when you make the online purchase to receive a 15% discount plus FREE shipping! Let all of that put a smile on your face now. The sale is good through tomorrow, March 21st … so what are you waiting for?
Then, fast-forward to Friday, March 23rd, and take advantage of two great events happening at two places. First up, stroll on over to Watkins College of Art, Design & Film to check out the kick off reception in a series of six Senior Thesis Exhibitions showing from March 23rd-May 12th. This Friday, photography majors Cristin Durning and Brandon Daniel Greer are first in the series to display their works in the Currey Gallery. There will be a reception FREE and open to the public from 6-9pm to celebrate the beginning of this wonderful series showcasing 13 graduating students in the Fine Art and Photography departments. This will be the first of four shows total with receptions staged each leg of the way. And secondly, this same Friday, March 23rd, at 6:30pm, at the Frist Center Auditorium, it is first come, first seated, and FREE for all to come and listen to next lecture of “State of the Art at the Frist.” This Friday, Maxwell Anderson, Ph.D, will be on site to explore how museums must adapt to stay in step with the ever-changing public landscapes, interests, and how changes in technology have challenged cultural organizations to increase their online presence. It will be in interested conversation to hear and be a part of before heading over to the always fun Music in the Lobby that is also FREE from 6-8pm.
Which leads me to Saturday, March 24th, and another double dose of fun for the weekend. First up, visit Cheekwood’s botanical gardens. Staring this Saturday and showing through May 13th, Cheekwood proudly presents French artist Mathilde Roussel’s Anatomia Botanica on its grounds. The exhibition explores the seasonal nature of life. Roussel is Cheekwood’s inaugural Martin Shallenberger Artist-in-Residence and one of the features of her installation is two Lifes of Grass sculptures that will grow and sprout on site! Simply fascinating stuff I must type so myself. Then, after you spend a day at Cheekwood, plan your night accordingly so you won’t miss out on Untitled Artist Group’s Spring Show: Spring Roll over at 5th and Main. This Saturday, from 6-10pm, Untitled and Turnip Green Creative Reuse are coming together to showcase incredible artists that have donated work to raise funds for Turnip Green. There will be loads of great art, make-it and take-it booths where you can get your own creative projects going with the artists’ help, and DJ Get Better will be on site to spin tunes and allergic frowns upside down all night. Did I mention there will be LIVE art created during the show that will also be auctioned to benefit both organizations? Yeah, I just did. The event is FREE to attend, but bring some green of your own to buy the goods before they’re gone.
That is all for now. See you soon!
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