The Art Walk of February 9, 2008
Reported by Horst with photos by Steve Combs

After long rains the sky cleared up just in time for our February Art Walk. Despite the cold, a lot of Art Walkers turned out and had a ball as usual.

The special events started off at the Central Gallery with the Limericists waxing about “The Art of Love.” With Valentine’s day approaching, the Limerick Queen, Lynne Guild, had her troops present a mixture of the usual raw jokes sweetened by romantic flute music about “my heart belongs to my wife, the true love of my life,” etc. etc. The crowd loved it, of course, the majority being woman. Immediately following were the BIG’s, the Brookings equivalent of the “Sirens” of old Greek mythology. They presented a series of new songs that were a hit with the audience.
I wish though Art Walkers in the back of the room didn't talk quite as loud. Unfortunately, there are no photos of these events because of a shortage of Art Walk photographers.

Look at the photos of the events at Banana Belt Music, Signatures Gallery, Eye for Art and Pieces of Time (POT). Here we have photographs, but no reporter on the spot. You might look at www.wildriversart.com or wait for Bill Schlichting’s/Marge Woodfin’s report in the PILOT. They may have covered it - I hope.

In my view the high point of the Art Walk this time was at Word and Pictures, where professor Wolf (aka Horst) lectured on “Life on Mars,” reporting on his trips to this lonely planet and its inhabitants, and signed booklets titled “Martians for Adults” for those that had the 15 bucks to buy ‘em. In addition there was Earl Mohr, the Wizard from Gold Beach, to read poetry about Mars, and local writer Jean Sullivan present some of her own works. A triple hitter at Words and Pictures!

At the library we had two events. First, Lorie Johnson demonstrated Tai Chi moves. It was her 2nd performance on the Art Walk. A pleasure to watch those elegant, peaceful and soothing moves by a lady that radiates her love for life. We hope to have her back in summer. Second, Chef Devon Morgante came all the way from Crescent City to show us how to do the perfect chocolate cookie (I think - I wasn’t there, but Steve Combs, who took the photo, told me about it. I hope I got it right.)

I include a few photos I took at the musician's party afterwards. We had a ball as you can see.

Tune in again at the end of February when you will find the program for the March Art Walk on this site. Until then, stay healthy, warm and happy.

Horst

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