May:
May 2nd
Blue Studio Gallery is proud to present Threaded Dances
A Solo Violin Recital and Art Exhibit by Michiko Theurer
based on the idea of dance
refracted through the forms of music, poetry, and painting,
and reconnected in the space of the performance.
Featuring
Eugene Ysaye's Sonata No. 3 for solo violin ("Ballade")
J. S. Bach's Partita No. 2 in D minor
Allemanda
Sarabanda
Ciaconna
and the premiere of Threaded Dances, a new work for solo violin by Nicholas Cline.
May 3rd~First Friday ~ opening reception for "Good" featuring the photographs of Jon Thomas Lord.
5-8pm
May 10th-12th~ Pop-up show "Sight Specific" Opening 5-8pm.
Pop-up Show: Sight Specific~ Paintings by Ian Kime, Heidi Wieland and Megan Posas. Reception Friday at 8:00. Gallery hours Sat 12-6, extended hours for Sunday, 12-4. Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!
May 11th ~ 2nd Saturday Acoustic Music Series
Kevin and Silas Bruner play their own brand of old-timey folk, a mixture of original and familiar country, bluegrass and blues. With guitar, voice and banjo, the father-son duo bring forth a rustic sound listeners will savor. The actual CBGB.
Kevin and Silas Bruner play their own brand of old-timey folk, a mixture of original and familiar country, bluegrass and blues. With guitar, voice and banjo, the father-son duo bring forth a rustic sound listeners will savor. The actual CBGB.
May 16th ~ 3rd Thursday 7-9 pm
Poets Travers Marks and Tony Brewer, along with the music of Kyle Quass and
Paul Kirk –“Empty Form” jazz. A world class listening experience in the Blue
Room!
May 23rd ~ 4th Thursday 7-9 pm
Dan Sumner Trio -
Ron Kadish, Dan Deckard and Dan Sumner
Dan Sumner is Professor of Guitar at University of
Louisiana Monroe currently finishing a doctorate at Indiana University.
http://benedettoguitars.com/artists/daniel-sumner/April:
April 5th ~ Gallery Walk –
April Exhibit features Paul Smedberg’s Farmers’ Market and Other Remixes. Paul puts his own spin on these digital remixes for the eye! www.paulsmedberg.com
April 13th ~ 2nd Saturday ~
Blue Room Acoustic Music Series 7-9pm
A rare and intimate performance with Bloomington
treasure, singer/songwriter Merrie Sloan, with Jason Payton presenting their
duo-phonic selves as Birdie Num-Num!
April 18th ~ 3rd
Thursday 7-9pm
Poet Tony Brewer
Book release
April 27th –28th ~ 2nd
Annual Bloomington Open Studios Tour
Sat . 27th 10-6, Sun. 28th 10-4
http://bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com/March:
First Friday, March 1st, 5-9 pm
Featuring the paintings of MFA candidate Linda Anderson. Linda completed her BA at Mt. Holyoke College in Massechsetts, and earned a Master of Science in Art Education from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she was awarded the George Nick prize for painting in 2009.
Spring Break~ !
Blue Room Acoustic Music Series, Saturday March 23rd , 7:30-9:30
A very special evening of classical and original acoustic music from Master guitarist Erol Ozsever. Check out the amazingocity of sound in Blue's acoustically resonant chamber, I mean Gallery..
Sassafras. A Pop-Up Art show! One weekend only, six BFA students exhibit their very cool sculpture, Friday night Opening at 6:00 pm.
Easter ~ !
February:
First Friday, Feb. 1st Gallery Walk, 6-9 pm.
Featuring Atomic Sparks, a sculpture exhibit with light and sound by Iryna Hladyniuk. This work is made entirely of recycled materials. Sound and Light show reprise on Saturday, Feb 16th, 7-11 pm.
Second Saturday, Feb. 9th Acoustic Music Series 7-9 pm
Featuring Michelle Giansante and Erol Ozsever. Delight in Blue's wonderful acoustic sound upstairs each month in the Blue Room! A great place to hang out, get some cultural exchange and enjoy the arts as a prelude to your Saturday night. Free, but all artists need your support, so donate if you can! 7-9 pm.
Third Thursday, Feb. 21st Sound and Vision 7-9 pm
Exploring the art of listening with the mind's eye, featuring local poets and musicians. In February, the return of local poet of renown, Shana Ritter, and Harpist Amanda Jensen, this time on her baroque harp.
January:
Blue Studio Gallery First Friday 2013
December:
Gallery Walk, Dec. 7th
Dale Gardner's Stop Light Theatre features End Of Opposites, by Janas Hoyt, a meditation on a theme, based on the quote “Death is the opposite of Birth, and there is no opposite of Life”.
Visible from the street, this interactive display shows a short projection in Blue's upstairs window overlooking S. College Ave. Timed with the light, you can watch from your auto while you wait for the green at 4th St.!
Inside, Interactive Art Generator: play with art made by your own movements in the gallery and enjoy the atmosphere and company. Take advantage of Christmas discounts on all art.
November 2nd, First Friday
Join us at Blue Studio Gallery this Friday for an art mixer beginning at 6:00 pm. Poets; Tony Brewer, John Isbell, and Ian Uriel Gurdley at 7:00, followed by live music from Payton Purnell, featuring Jason Payton of 220 Breakers and Crooked County’s Toby Purnell!
October 5th: Gallery Walk!! 6-10 pm
BlueStudioGallery joins the BEAD District and Gallery Walk Group Friday, October 5th with its current showcase of Fine Art prints from renowned Photographer Tom Casalini's Private Collection, as well as two feature presentations of collaborator Dale Gardner's Interactive Digital Media. Get a look at Dale's Stop Light Movies in the South window, from streetside at 4th and College, and join in an Interactive Media "Mirage" upstairs. BlueStudioGallery is also taking part in Bloom Magazine's Front Page Challenge with an ongoing public art project. Visitors to the studio can participate in Take Part In Art, an installation to benefit our local United Way Girl's, Inc. by adding their own chip to the colorful Modern Art screen growing in Blue's Big downtown windows. This artwork is based on Mid-Century Modern Artists Russel and Mary Wright, and is part of Blue's Kid Made Modern series of Art Classes for Kids, sponsored by Renwick Art Initiative. Paint chips for Blue's Take Part In Art are generously donated by Bloomington Paint and Wallpaper. Stop by in person to find out more, or donate online at www.monroeunitedway.org/blueskies and Take Part In Art!
September: Blue's "BlueSkies" United Way fundraiser include:
September 7th, First Friday ~Poet Shana Ritter , harpist Amanda Jensen- 7:00 pm
September 8th, Second Saturday ~ Unique Boutique- Check out the Fall catalogue and try on samples of Sensational Luxe Couture Jewelry from Stella and Dot, 4-6 pm. Preview the collection online at www.stelladot.com/sites/janas Bring A Friend!
September 20th, Third Thursday ~ Poetry and Jazz featuring Tony Brewer and Travers Marks, with music from Kyle Quass. Blue welcomes collaborator Dale Gardner/ DuBarge Studios with a special installation unveiling.
Donate securely online to Blue's campaign for Monroe County Girls Inc. at www.monroeunitedway.org/BlueSkies
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