The 10 November Art Walk - Report by Horst, photos by Steve Combs

This time, no record crowds. The reason: it rained. Even Oregonians don't like walking in the rain. Our Art Walk photographer, Steve, didn't walk the whole route either. He made it barely from Signature Gallery to Central Gallery. I stayed the whole three hours at Central Gallery. My excuse: I was the music there! Thus our report is limited to that short route.

At Signature Gallery, Elmo Williams talked about the "Art of Film Making." He is an old pro in this business, with two Oscars in his bag. He is also an entertaining, relaxed speaker. The audience ate it up. He overran his time by 15 minutes, but every extra minute was worth it.

Next door, at Eye for Art, Destiny Schwartz, showed some of the tricks of the trade to those who walked in her open studio. In the main gallery, the paintings of the late Tom Farmer were on display. Entertainment was provided by the Ramblers, followed by the newest guitar/vocal duo in town, Saun & Steve. A delight to listen to.

Downstairs at Terra Cotta Corner, Georg Gower demonstrated how to start a Bonsai plant (he has a new nursery on the corner of Oak Street and Railroad Avenue). John Archuletta's food table was surrounded - so I hear - as usual by those who love his Mexican delicacies, while Bill Pearson, the master guitarist, delighted the ear with musical hors d'oeuvres.

Debbie Weist, owner of Crescent City's dance studio "Dance with Debbie," performed for the second time on our Brookings Art Walk. Her theme this time was "Let's go Latin!" She demonstrated all the Latin favorites, with JaneAnn Phillips as partner; everyone learned a lot. Come back soon, Debbie; we like you.

Last station: Central Gallery, where owner Eldon Gosset made a brief appearance early on. He seemed to like what he saw and heard. Thank you, Eldon, for letting us use this magnificent hall. And what did Eldon see? In the front room, large abstracts of Dale Hendrix of Crescent City; in the back room, huge abstract expressionist works of Lorraine Filippone of Gold Beach. The first abstract exhibit of such magnitude ever seen in Brookings! And what did Eldon hear? Mostly hand drums! Horst's Chamber Jazz group consisted this time around mostly of hand drummers, with Horst playing the flute on his Yamaha keyboard. Some Art Walkers even applauded. Too bad Eldon missed the two special events starting at 6:15.

First: the Limericists reading their own works on "Turkeys and other Birds." As usual, a mixed bag of poetry, ranging from hilarious to absolute nonsense. The audience applauded loudly, so they must have liked it. Second: the B.I.G.s, also with their second appearance on the Art Walk. They had a great program of jazzy favorites. Their animated delivery brought them lots applause. A fresh new breeze on the Art Walk Scenery. We hope to see 'em often.

Let me remind you that our friends in Gold Beach, excited over the success of our Brookings Art Walk, have started their own. They call it the "Art Roll." Since their art venues are spread all over town, they hire a bus and "roll" their people from venue to venue. The second Art Roll will happen on the 1st of December, from 4 to 7 pm. Just drive up and park your car either at the Rogue Gallery in the harbor, or at Gold Beach Books downtown, and take it from there.

Tune in again to this site at the end of November to get the program for the 8 Dec Art Walk in Brookings.
Horst

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