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8A I n-1 rv JL JJJLVIl ICS- The Times Thursday, October 3, 2002 Downtown Gallery Art Walk set for Saturday ti i ih---: Adams on guitar. A collection from Members of the Southern Mississippi Art Association will be exhibited Downtown as well. Sculptors Chris Lee and James Davis will be showing their works at Impressions Gallery. Several of the downtown restaurants will be available for dining with some exhibiting art as well. 206 Front will hold a series of Art Talks on the hour every hour during the event for about twenty minutes each.

Ther discussions will be led by the artists themselves and serve as an entertaining yet educational component of this year's festivities. Andrew Blanchard, a native from Mississippi who received his BA from USM with emphasis on printmaking, is currently showing at the First Center for the Arts in Nashville and will also be exhibiting his work. "I enjoy working with themes on travel, as well as more personal issues, such as the relationships in my life," said Blanchard. The NMWA is located in Washington D. C.

with the purpose of The Gallery Association, Hattiesburg Arts Council, and Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association will host the Art Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2002 from 5-8 p.m. in Downtown Hattiesburg galleries, shops, and restaurants. This event will showcase artwork from native Mississippians as well as national and international artists. Downtown Hattiesburg will come alive with works from such artists as renowned printmaker Andrew Blanchard and accomplished oil painter Stephen Strickland, both graduates of USM's Art Department. They will exhibit their pieces at 206 Front.

A Gallery will showcase works by a variety of women artists from across the state of Mississippi as part of the Mississippi Committee of National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) on the Thursday before The Art Walk through the end of the month. Music will be a key component of the night's events with classical and contemporary pieces performed by Franklin Gail Albert, owner of A Gallery on Main Street, will display works by artists around the state at the gallary walk this weekend. bringing recognition to women artists from all nationalities. The Mississippi Slate Committee desires to increase art education in schools, expand its membership and exhibitions throughout Mississippi, and support: the NMWA Patch Program for Girl Scouts of the USA. Blossoming artists are also included in The Art At Impressions Gallery the USM Dance Repertory Company will Junior Auxiliary begins new year with gala, 1 perform an innovative and eclectic blend of dance, art, and an array of music and lights to fascinate and evoke the senses of the audience.

Two performances will be held at 8 and 10 p.m. Following The Art Walk, The Thirsty Hippo will have Leon Jenkins, who performs old school rhythm and blues with his Hammond B3 Organ. The Art Walk on October 5th is meant to bring recognition to the mm nwiMi 1 Miwi.iJja..jiHBifwiHiy ywwi jO 1' rill II llllll 1n atim.a, -JgitiJijr. a OCTOBER Through October 18 New Orleans Glass Art Exhibition -USM Museum of Art. For information, call 266-5200.

Opening Reception will be September 5 from 4 6 p.m. October 3 October 6 USM Theatre presents Steven Diet's "God's Country Martha R. Tatum Theatre; 7:30 p.m. (Sunday's perfor-: mance at 2:00 p.m.) Call 266-5418 for information. October 3 South Mississippi Art Association, Show Winners Exhibit, Lucile Parker Gallery.

USM Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band and Samba Band Concert -Marsh Auditorium; 7:30 p.m. Mississippi State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts will hold its annual meeting which will include a coffee at the Cultural Center, an exhibit at A Gallery, a luncheon at the Crawford House, and a tour of the -Saenger Theatre. Call 544-6785 or 268-6683 for information. Hattiesburg Arts Council's Brown Bag Concert in Downtown City Park, noon. October 3 October 4 Cafe DeChiaro Guitar Concert R.

C. Cook Union, Rooms 8:00 p.m. $5 admission at the door. For information, call 266-5401. October 5 Hattiesburg Downtown Art Walk, sponsored by the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association, The Gallery Association and the Hattiesburg Arts Council, 5-8 p.m.

Call 582-4329 for information. October 9 November 24 Holy Art of Imperial Russia on exhibit at the Lauren Rogers Museum in Laurel. October 10 USM Percussion EnsembleSteel Band Concert Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium; 7:30 p.m. Call 266-541 8 for information. Fall Choral Concert, featuring organ, brass, and choirs, 7:30 p.m., Parkway Heights United Methodist Church.

Hattiesburg Arts Council's Brown Bag Concert in Downtown City Park, noon. October 13 "A Benefit for Alzheimer's" sponsored by Illumination Dance Sport will be held from 1 5 p.m. at the Hattiesburg Convention Center; Semi-formal; the cost is $50; Dinner, live music and show. Call 261-9247 for reservations. October 14 South Mississippi Art Association's monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m.

in Clover-leaf Mall next to JORT Theatre. For more information call Beverly Edson at 264-0590. October 17 Hattiesburg Arts Council's Brown Bag Concert in Downtown City Park, noon. William Carey Symphonic Winds -Concert, 7 p.m. at Dumas Smith Auditorium.

October 17 -19; 23 -27 USM Theatre presents Kander and Ebb's The World Goes Round." A musical 7:30 p.m. Gilbert F. Hartwig Theatre, Call 266-5418 for information. October 17 -19 "Down by the Rabbit Cage" theatre production at William Carey's Obra Quave Theatre. October 19 Hattiesburg Arts Council's Brown Bag Concert in Downtown City Park, noon.

October 24 November 22 Permanent Collection, Recent Acquisitions, and Loans Exhibition USM Museum of Art. Call 266-5200 for Information. John Wooton Faculty Percussion Recital, 7:30 pm, Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Hattiesburg Arts Council's Brown Bag Concert in Downtown City Park, noon. South's wealth of talented artists from the seasoned veteran to the passionate college student.

The Art Walk will also showcase Downtown's ongoing revitaliza-tion and allow constituents to explore galleries, shops, and eateries. In case of rain, the event will take place Sunday, October 6th from 2-4 p.m.. For information call Bernice Linton at 583-4329 or Gail Albert 584-6785. members 'ft The Junior-Auxiliary of Hattiesburg has named its provisional members for 2002-2003. Provisional members are: Mary Margaret Carley, Donna Duncan Melinda Gratwick, Stacey Hall, Juliana Henderson, Tracie Hudson, Christy Ingram, Kim Johnson, Joanne Marsh, Stace Mercier, Kathleen Pitts, Sara Priebe, Lori Roseberry, Elizabeth Schwartz, Laura Smith and Tracy Woods.

Provisional members will observe projects for the first year. Also the Junior Auxiliary is preparing for its 25th annual charity ball on November 8 at the Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center. The ball consists of special, entertainment, a silent buffet and a band. The, live auction will include a full length fur coat, a puppy dog, i gourmet dinner by Dr. and Mrsj Nagen Bellare, a deep sea fishing trip, getaway packages to Beaii Rivage and New Orleans.

Sileni auction items will include lase vision correction, orthodontij treatment, an autographed cook book from Emeril Lagasse, jewel ry, golf packages, children's cloth! ing and more. "We wanted to add this live auct tion to bring more excitement to this event We have had tremenj dous support from area business es through cash or merchandise donations. If any business is interested in donating an item, we would love to have them particif pate this year," said Donna; Bridges, charity ball chairman, ij Bridges said businesses are red ognized in a silent auction prot gram book that is distributed1 before charity ball. i "We want to give our guestl plenty of time to pick the items! they want to bid on. We have something for everyone.

Thj silent auction is also a great time to start your Christmas shopping," she said. Tickets for the ball are $90 for a. couple or $45 for an individual Tickets can be bought online at www.jahattiesburg.org. I Junior Auxiliary consists of approximately 80 members who participate in 20 projects which help underprivileged children and families, the elderly and the disad; vantaged. Proceeds from the charity ball fund the 20 service projects throughout the year.

For more information, call The Junior Auxiliary of Hattiesburg has named its 2002-2003 provisionals. They are (above first row, left to right) Elizabeth Schwartz, Sara Pribe, Stace Mercier, Kathleen Pitts, Mary Magaret Carley, Lori Roseberry, Joanne Marsh, (second row) Tracy Woods, Donna Duncan, Melinda Gratwick, Laura Smith, Stacy Hall, Kim Johnson, Christy Ingram, Tracie Hudson and Juliana Henderson. The Junior Auxiliary Charity ball committee members are (below, from left to right) Debbie Stout, Susan Slaughter, Dana Farris, Vicki Taylor, Karen Sicard, Marcia Wright, Kerry Helveston, Pam Moore, Leisa Farris, Donna Bridges and Jennifer McRae. Not pictured are Hope Venus and Monica Davis. isiisii isi i iiiSil iililiairilllllilllil rsai T-TEni issrsasssssasBM rrrtw 7S 5 1 I I i- iff 1 I v.

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