 The Arts This Week Feb 11 - 17, 2002 News Release
Ailey II dance company from New York City will perform in Ketchikan on Wednesday, February 13th, at 7:30pm, at Kayhi Auditorium. This highly-trained dance company merges the spirit and energy of the country's best young talent with the passion and creative vision of today's most outstanding emerging choreographers. The Arts Council and Ketchikan Theatre Ballet are very proud to present Ailey II, formed in 1974 as the repertory ensemble of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, one of the most famous and artistically influential dance companies in the world. While in Ketchikan, Ailey II will conduct programs with more than 230 local dancers, and will perform for the public with a full performance at Kayhi on Feb 13th. Reviews of Ailey II agree that the youthfulness and intensity of these charismatic dancers radiates in this year's exhilarating and varied repertoire of 14 works by seasoned choreographers and emerging talents. Tickets in advance: $25 for adults, $20 for students and seniors, $75 for a Family 4-Pack (2 adults, 2 students/seniors), and $85 for a Friends 4-Pack (4 adults), available at Soho Coho, McPherson Music, Mirror Images, the Arts Council, Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Tickets at the door: $25 for adults, $20 for students/seniors. Tickets by phone at 225-9311 or 225-2211. Co-sponsored by the Arts Council and Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, with generous support from WESTAF and the NEA Regional Touring Program. Also this week: The 4th Annual Spam Carving & Recipe Contest, Fat Tuesday, February 12th, 6:30pm, Steamers Restaurant (76 Front Street). What can you carve out of Spam to rival recent entries: Spamela Sue Anderson, among others. Sponsored by Steamers Restaurant. Call 225-1600 for more information. Ray Troll's Sharkabet slide show and book launch/signing will take place on Friday, February 15th, at 6pm, at Parnassus Bookstore, upstairs in the Star building at #5 Creek Street. Sharkabet: a Sea of Sharks from A to Z is the latest children's book from Ketchikan artist Ray Troll. Ray will give a slide show on the art from the book and the fascinating world of living and prehistoric sharks. While geared to children, the book should appeal to anyone with an interest in these ancient denizens of the deep. This is the "o-fish-al" start of a national tour for Ray. Book-signing: 6pm, slide show at 7pm. For more information, call 225-5954. Sponsored by Parnassus Books and Soho Coho Gallery. The Monthly Grind will be on Saturday, February 16th, at 7pm, at Saxman Tribal House. Featuring the talents of local musicians, storytellers, poets and/or dancers. A family tradition. Coffee, tea and fabulous desserts included in the price of admission (bring a home-made dessert and get your money back). Sponsored by the Monthly Grind. Inside Passages, Ketchikan's literary journal, is now on sale. Featuring works by Chip Porter, Diane Walden Naab, Tom Hunt, Dave Kiffer, Hunter Davis, Sharon Pleus, Cheryl Stadig, David Fletcher, Olivia Round, Galen Fackler, Dan Branch, Phoebe Newman, Rachel Spromberg, David Martin, Martin Bilger, Shawn Dean Eggert, MJ Turek, Molly Dwyer, Gigi Pilcher, Patricia A. Olson-Groshong, Lance Mertz, Mike Fontana & Jennifer Bowers, Terry Herda Gucker, Lance Bifoss, Richard Whittaker, and Keith Smith. $7/copy. On sale at the Arts Council Office, 338 Main Street, and Parnassus Bookstore, 5 Creek Street, 2nd floor. Inside Passages is sponsored by the Writers Forum, a program of the Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council (225-2211). Ongoing exhibits: "We Photograph Anything,
Anywhere",
The Fisher Studio Collection,
is on display at the Tongass Historical Museum, 629 Dock Street.
"We photograph anything, anywhere" is an exhibition
of photographs taken in the 1920s and 30s by Elliot Fisher. This
exhibition of about 70 photographs will feature a wide variety
of photographic styles and techniques, demonstrating the versatility
and ingenuity of this local photographer who indeed seemed to
photograph everything, everywhere. Also on exhibit will be a
selection of newly discovered, century-old glass plate images
by Benjamin Haldane, a Metlakatla photographer, whose work spans
from 1890 1930. The exhibit will run through Sunday, April
14th. (225-5600) Classes, workshops, etc: Quilting workshops at the Silver Thimble: Winter workshops include Beginning Machine Quilting, Beginning Needle Turn Appliqué, Quilting 101, and Country Hearts. For more information and complete details of schedules and fees, call the Shoppe at 225-5422, or stop in on the second floor of Salmon Landing Market. First City Players' ACT OUT: an after school drama program for kids. January 31st March 16th. Registration accepted through Feb 16th. Classes available for students in kindgergarten 8th grade. Scholarships are available. Call First City Players at 225-4792 for registration information. Upcoming auditions, contests, artist opportunities, etc: Main Street Gallery's Call for artists and curators for the 2002-3 Gallery Season. Please contact the Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council at 225-2211, or 338 Main Street, Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901 to request a prospectus. Deadline for proposals: Friday, February 22nd. Blueberry Arts Festival t-shirt design contest: $500 prize. The design must incorporate the words "Blueberry Arts Festival 2002, Ketchikan, Alaska". You may submit a camera-ready design, or a sketch of your design accompanied by samples of your completed work. (Slides or photos are acceptable. If you submit a sketch, you must be willing to complete the design by April 20th. Deliver or mail your entry to the Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council, 338 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK, 99901. If you would like your entry returned, please enclose a SASE with sufficient postage. Winner will be contacted, and announced in the May newsletter. Deadline: April 1st, 2002. Meetings and Gatherings: Parlons Chez Nous. This group, formed for people who enjoy speaking French, meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. The Feb 13th meeting will celebrate Mardi Gras with a crepe potluck. The Ketchikan Watercolor Society meets on the first Saturday of the month, from 2-4pm at the First Lutheran Church Annex. New members welcome. First City Toastmasters meet Tuesdays at noon at their new home in the Youth Court chambers in the Plaza. The Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council Board of Directors meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6pm at the Main St. Gallery. The meeting is open to the public. Rainy Day Quilters meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month, at 6:45pm, at Holy Name. Festival of the North, Ketchikan's month-long celebration of the arts (Feb): Quilting workshop: Country Hearts. Join us for this fun paper-pieced project to make a great wall hanging for Valentines Day. February 6th, 5:30-9:30pm. $15. Sponsored by the Silver Thimble Quilt Shoppe. 225-5422. Quilting workshop: Stardust quilt. Feb 19th and 20th, 6-9pm. $25. Sponsored by the Silver Thimble Quilt Shoppe. 225-5422. First City Players' production of The Real Thing, by Tom Stoppard, will be performed on the following dates: Feb. 28, March 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, & 15, at the Main St. Theatre. Directed by Taylor McKenna. (225-4792) Quilting in the Rain XI: Rainy Day Quilters' Annual Quilt Show & Quilt Auction. February 16th & 17th, 2002, at Plaza Port West. The Rainy Day Quilters present their annual exhibit of hand-crafted quilts. Beautiful quilts created by local artisans, antique quilts, and a special quilt raffle and sale are featured in this exhibition. Sponsors: Rainy Day Quilters. Beginner's class offered on Saturday, February 16th. Call 247-8624 for details. Quilting workshop: Framed Quilts. Feb 23rd, 10am-5pm. $25. Sponsored by the Silver Thimble Quilt Shoppe. 225-5422. Ketchikan Theatre Ballet will present An Evening of Dance at Kayhi on Feb 23rd. This performance will feature an array ballet, tap, jazz and modern performed by our Jr. and Sr. Company members. This year's performance will feature a contemporary jazz piece choreographed by Neda Ebrahimi for our Senior Company. Call Ketchikan Theatre Ballet 907-225-9311 for more information. The Ketchikan Community Chorus presents Voices of the North, on February 24th at 2pm, at Holy Name Church. Tickets are $5 for adults, $1 for kids. This concert will feature some of Ketchikan's finest musicians performing classical and other works. From Brahms to Barber, by small ensembles and soloists, this evening of great music will assuage your musical appetite. Save a space on your busy calendar for this entertaining evening of music. Tickets available at Tongass Business Center, Soho Coho Gallery, the Arts Council, and McPherson Music. Coming attractions, March and beyond: The opening reception for Nifty Patterns of Spiffy Things, by Adell Bruns, will be on Friday, March 1st, from 5-7pm, at the Main Street Gallery (338 Main). The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit continues through the last Friday of the month. Sponsored by the Arts Council. Call 907-225-2211 for info. Trio Voronezh, a classically-trained Russian trio with a diverse repertoire of music played with gypsy influences, will perform in Ketchikan on March 16th. This concert is part of the Torch Nights Performing Arts Series, sponsored by the Arts Council. Info at 225-2211. The Assad Brothers, virtuoso classical guitarists from Brazil, will perform in Ketchikan on April 30th. This concert is part of the Torch Nights Performing Arts Series, sponsored by the Arts Council. Info at 225-2211. Celebration of the Sea Art Walk will be Friday, May 3rd, 2002, from 5-8pm. Simultaneous receptions at downtown galleries and shops. Coordinated by the Arts Council. (225-2211) The Tongass Historical Museum will unveil its new summer historical exhibit during the Celebration of the Sea Art Walk on Friday, May 3rd, 2002, from 5-8pm. (225-5600) The opening reception for the Creative Process: a group show curated by Jackie Keizer will be at the Main Street Gallery (338 Main Street) during the Art Walk on Friday, May 3rd, 2002, from 5-8pm. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit continues through the last Friday of the month. Sponsored by the Arts Council. Call 907-225-2211 for more information. Ketchikan Theatre Ballet will present their Spring Gala performance at Kayhi on May 10th and 11th, 2002. First City Players' production of Proof, by David Auburn, will be performed on the following dates: June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22, 2002, Main Street Theatre This winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play is one of the most acclaimed plays of the recent seasons. The opening reception for an exhibit by Ketchikan artist MJ Turek, will be on Friday, June 7th, from 5-7pm, at the Main Street Gallery (338 Main Street). The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit continues through the last Friday of the month. Sponsored by the Arts Council. Call 907-225-2211 for more information.
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