Digest: Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too! [Watching]

I grew up a few miles from Tippecanoe, Indiana. Every year we would canoe down the river — it’s a very slow moving river and when I was really young my Dad and his buddies would set up a fish camp to catch catfish. Mostly it was a get away from fram work and a chance to drink beer and play poker. I got to go once — a rite of passage. I was never sure if the little town was the historical town in the song for Harrison’s campaign but always hoped so. The river still moves slowly and empties into the Wabash. Here is They Might Be Giant’s cover from The Morning News.

Morphing Van Gogh Portraits

This creative video is by Philip Scott Johnson. I saw an earlier one on Women in art, but it is nice to see all one artist’s changing views of himself.

2008 Weekend at the Galleries

Don’t miss these activities Columbus Day weekend! Join in four days of festive activities at the 12th annual Silver City “Weekend at the Galleries” – Participate in gallery art walks, a wine tasting gala, the “phantom studio” special event and art auction, theater presentations and a Film Festival. The weekend festivities are presented by the Mimbres Region Arts Council and sponsored by 1st New Mexico Bank of Silver City..

Friday, October 10

Wine Tasting & Reception

5 – 7 pm

Gallery 400/Gila House Hotel

400 N Arizona Street

$15/Ticket

– a benefit for the Mimbres Region Arts Council. Enjoy sampling different wines from New Mexico Wineries in the beautiful outdoor courtyard of the gallery, while admiring the paintings on exhibit. The $15 ticket entitles the bearer to a commemorative wine glass and tastes of several varieties of wine. Additional wine can be purchased by the glass.

Saturday, October 11

Phantom Studio

10 am – 6 pm

Ikosaedar [Elks Building]

315 N Texas Street

FREE!

12 artists appear out of nowhere – each creating a piece of art in just 8 hours. The Phantom Studio enables the public to watch the creation of amazing works of art by talented local artists.

Saturday, October 11

Phantom Studio Auction

7:30 pm Preview

8:00 pm Auction

Gallery 400/Gila House Hotel

400 N Arizona Street

$15/Ticket

Each wonderful piece will disappear into the hands of a happy bidder – but don’t expect the works to be framed, or even dry! Each attendee will receive a complimentary glass of champagne and gourmet desserts.

Advanced Tickets $20 for both evening events. Tickets available at the Arts council office in Wells Fargo Bank, 12th & Pope.

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Gallery Art Walk Hours [26 participating galleries]

Saturday, October 11 – 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday, October 12 – 10 am – 4 pm

Monday, October 13 – 10 am – 2 pm