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THE POLLARD GALLERY

INVITES YOU TO . . .

A Double Artist Exhibit
Opening Reception
Friday, March 7th, 6:00 to 9:00 pm

Kate Fallucca - Landscape Photographs
www.ktdesigns.biz
Kim Rahal - Abstract Painting
www.myspace.com/prosephene

Come and enjoy refreshments and live music by Bill Robbins and Sean Mason

On Display March 1st through May 3rd, 2008
Artists will also be in attendance on

Saturday, March 29th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 19th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (8th Annual Bowls & Books)
Saturday, April 26th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, May 2nd from 6:00 to 9:00 pm

POLLARD GALLERY
518 56th Street, Kenosha, WI
Next To The Rhode Center For The Arts
www.rhodeopera.org

by Franco Tarsitano

Let me begin by telling you that Ron Kelly, who by the way is a great performer, a great humanitarian, and a great personal friend of mine, opened his Holiday Variety Show, “FA LA LA THIS,” on Friday night atop of cozy Carolyn’s Coffee Connection.

The evening line-up of performers: Dove was “hands on” with his/her letters to Santa, Mel Meskimen brought the angst of “giftgasm”. Sweetness Jill Paisted fingered a folksy guitar and carols “Christmas In Jail,” and “Rudolph the Red-nosed Wino”. Ron Kelly’s “Top Ten Secret Santa’s Gifts” and “Top Ten Self-Help Books to Give As a Gift” caught me thinking that I might have to make some returns right away.

Ron’s final monologue reveals an astute story-teller who manages to keep the audience compelled with an unexpected twist. We are reminded that the Holidays have their innocence, tragedies and everything in between. “FA LA LA THIS” is a gift to Kenosha.

716: Fine Art in Racine presents “Chicks on Heels” a solo show featuring Francisco Loyola.

Continuing with his combined use of technology, traditional media, and unconventional subjects, Francisco Loyola is presenting a humorous series of 12 large format digital collages representing chickens and roosters wearing high heels.

The title of the show “Chicks on Heels” was coined by Carole Crawford from the “Pat Crawford Jazz Quintet” of Kenosha, and was inspired by the blue chicken that decorates the cover of the quintet’s latest CD “Back at the Chicken Shack”.

In addition, Francisco is releasing, in collaboration with Tammy Peacy and S’zanne M’Chel from the Kenosha Writers’ Group, a calendar and a series of postcards with one liners that are sure to make you smile.

The exhibit is going to run from December 13, 2007 through January, 8 2008. The opening reception is Friday December 14, from 6-9pm
716: Fine Art Gallery is located at 401 Main Street in Racine

Contact Info:
716: Fine Art
David Geisler
dgeisler@716fineart.org

Francisco Loyola
Francisco@franciscoloyola.com

The Kenosha Writers’ Group
Tammy Peacy
info@kenoshawritersgroup.com

By Karen Griffin

Pictures courtesy of Karen Griffin

Saturday evening in the beautiful lobby of the historic Rhode Theater the Kenosha Art Association held their “First Annual Advent Juried Art Show”. What a great success with many wonderful people attending the event that Brigitta put together. There was music playing in the background, lights strung around, Christmas trees, food and drink that made for a very festive occasion. Twenty One artists entered the competition with some exquisite art being seen.

This was also a chance to see the new Pollard Gallery opening, which provided an area for more than twenty local artists to show their ware along with the well known Pollard’s artwork. ExposeKenosha would like to applaud the Pollard Gallery for the new direction which will bring additional opportunities for local artists.

Our congratulations to the winners of the show:

• 1st prize went to Kathleen Laybourn for “Ressurection” that was done in oil
• 2nd prize went to Rebbeca Venn for “Gypsy Girl” that was done in conte
• 3rd prize went to Sue Wolff for “Morning Light” done in watercolor
• Honorable mention to Jessica Meyers for “Beggars Banquet” in mixed media
• The Peoples Choice Award also went to Kathleen Laybourn for “Ressurection.”

The judge mentioned that it was a hard decision, as there were so many quality pieces to choose from.

Thank you to everyone that attended.

Karen Griffin of Salem, WI, is a multi-media artist and a new contributor to Expose Kenosha