Greetings!
Enjoy beautiful fall weather and amazing fine art during the Oct. 1 First Friday Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. in the Downtown Arts District.
Among this month's must-see events are Women Artists of the Midwest at Hawthorn Galleries, a variety of international art shows at the three MSU galleries, a special once-a-year show by young artists at Metro Credit Union and the fabulous regional show, Pure Enjoyment, featuring art of the Meramec region, at The Creamery Arts Center.
For parents, the Downtown Y offers affordable
child care via Family Art Night. Serving children ages
3 months to 12 years, 6:30-9 p.m., the cost is only $10 per child. Kids enjoy healthy
activities and snacks, story time and a hands-on art project to take home. Call
(417) 862-8962, ext. 149, for information or to preregister.
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Abundant Life offers live art demonstration,
music, refeshments
The Way, a photo compilation by Chris Wood  | At Abundant Life Covenant Church, 157 Park Central Square, the fall season is alive with
a variety of photography and other mediums. Chris Wood continues his series of
natural images in For Everything There is a Season; Harold Patterson continues
his series Blessed with photos from the Japanese Stroll Garden; photographer
Donna Bieber will feature images of barns from throughout the country;
Annette Wardell presents her newest photography series, Spanning our History: Bridges of
Springfield and Greene County; a variety of works by OTC art student
Patricia Frater will be featured in the Emerging Artist section and she will
be on-site to do a live art demonstration; plus view George W. Kiefer's historic
murals. Also enjoy music and FREE
refreshments. (417) 864-4971 www.abundantlifecovenantchurch.com Office hours 9-4:30 p.m. M-F; Services 7:30 p.m. W, 10 a.m.
Sun
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APO After Dark welcomes shows
presented by Drury Allies, GLO Center
APO After Dark,
303 Park Central West, presents
a show by the Drury Allies in partnership with the Gay and Lesbian
Community Center of the Ozarks. The
Allies will display a portion of The Way We Were, a body
of work showing gays and lesbians in Springfield
in the 1950s. Also,  Photographer Jason Dallam unveils his body of work titled NOH8
that captures the legacy of equality in America
with a focus on California's
Proposition 8. Modeled after the critically acclaimed photo shoots, Dallam
invites the public to step in front of the camera and share their own stories.
Dedicated to Central High
School's Gay/Straight Alliance, photographer
Brenna Davis unveils her work titled Day of Silence, a viewpoint of
empathy that Drury University
shared with Central High. Davis
presents Ashley Quinn's peaceful protest standing up for the GSA after a parent
urged the removal of students. APO After
Dark is the evening/weekend drop-in center for AIDS Project of the Ozarks,
offering confidential HIV/syphilis testing, safer sex supplies and
risk-reduction counseling free to the general public. (417) 832-0462 www.aidsprojectoftheozarks.org
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Canvas presents Springfield Little Theater's YES Troupe, plus kids' art activities
Canvas, 315 South Avenue,
proudly welcomes the performers of Springfield
Little Theater's YES Troupe. Our theme this month is "Faces."
Kids are welcome to explore their artistic side at the make-and-take corner!
Canvas is a venue designed to connect people relationally through the creative
arts and to see the city transformed. We do this through Performances and
Visual Art, Dance, Music and Writing. (417)-869-4138 Open on First Fridays and by
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The Creamery welcomes Pure Enjoyment,
featuring art of the Meramec Region.
 The Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway, home of the Springfield Regional Arts Council, features Pure Enjoyment. A juried exhibition
of art from the Meramec Region, Pure
Enjoyment is sponsored by Brewer Science Inc. of Rolla in cooperation with
SRAC and Arts Rolla. Enjoy the opening reception 6-9 p.m. during First Friday Art Walk.  Featuring approximately
100 works of art, "The exhibit is eclectic and offers a wonderful sampling of
original art, original photography and dimensional art, juried by Dr. Ivy
Cooper, professor of art history in the Department of Art and Design at
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville," says Loretta Wallis, Corporate
Relations Manager for Brewer Science. (417) 862-ARTS (2787) www.SpringfieldArts.org
Open 9
a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; closed major holidays
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DB Design presents Photographer Carl James
 DB Design Salon & Art Gallery, 326 S. Campbell, presents Featured Artist Photographer Carl James with
images from Europe, plus enjoy the art of Painter Debbie Sutherland and
DB Design's ongoing display of pottery featuring Julia Schaefer, John Ehlers,
Katrina Stevens, George Milne and Duane Bone. (417) 864-4343
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Drury gallery presents Jacqueline Warren:
The Power of Beauty
Drury Pool Art Center Gallery, 940 N. Clay St., presents The Power of Beauty, a show by
Jacqueline Warren. "There have been many essays on the defense of beauty in the
arts and the progressive devaluation of it, and how it is affecting our
civilization," Warren says. "I love reading these and asking myself
philosophical questions on the path I want to take in my own work."  An
associate professor and Artist in Residence at Drury University, Warren received her M.F.A. from Arizona State University. She splits her time between her professorship at Drury University and her summer Studio in Florence, Italy. Her work has been shown across the country. Don't
miss her Artist Talk, 6-7 p.m. during
the opening reception, 6-9 p.m.
during First Friday Art Walk. (417) 873-7263 www.drury.edu/pacgallery
Open 8
a.m.-5 p.m. M, T, W, F; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Th
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Bellwether Gallery features
Evangel Student & Alumni Art Exhibit
The Evangel University Bellwether Gallery, 600 W. College, Ste.
116, features
a Student
and Alumni Art Exhibit, plus live music throughout the evening. Alumni
have submitted work that will not only be on display for the First Friday Art
Walk, but also will be featured during our Homecoming weekend at an event at 9:30 p.m. October 16. This event will be open to the public and will feature live music and poetry
readings from Evangel students, staff and alumni. (417) 865-2815, ext. 7258 Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. W-Sat
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Experience the Place du Tertre Farmers Gastropub
 Farmers Gastropub, 431
S. Jefferson, Ste. 160 (entrance on Pershing next to The Moxie), once again converts its
bistro space into a replica of the Place du Tertre at
Montmartre, Paris, once home to such artists as Picasso, on First Fridays with artists working live at their easels. (417) 864-6994
www.farmersgastropub.com The Gastropub is open 9:30-11 p.m. M-W and
9:30 a.m.-midnight Th-Sat, with Bistro Dining 6-9:30 p.m. Th-Sat
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Fitzwilly's features Art by Charli Stout
 Fitzwilly's Gifts & Antiques, 308 South Ave., continues its show by award-winning artist Charli
Stout, showing the wide range of talent and interest Charli brings to
her art. From reflections of the Tuscany Hills to the beauty of a waterfall
and the grace of a prairie hawk, the talent of the artist is paramount in
her work. (417) 866-3696 Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat; First Friday hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m..
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Fresh Gallery presents Featured Artists
Mary Hamilton and Charli Stout
Fresh, located at the southwest corner of Campbell and Walnut,
presents Featured Artists Mary Hamilton and
Charli Stout in October, plus live music by Dale Augustson.  Mary
Hamilton is a Missouri native and
a Springfield resident since 1973.
A graduate of SMSU (MSU) with a B.S. in Education, Mary majored in art and earned
a minor in English. Mary taught art in Springfield
public schools for 15 years and has taught adult drawing classes at the
Springfield Regional Arts Council. Working
in the home studio she established in 2004, Mary paints commissioned artworks
and has a line of greeting cards and painted purses.  Charli Stout is an award-winning
artist with a background in commercial interior design who makes her home
in Springfield. Stout works in
watercolor as well as acrylic and occasionally oils. She enjoys
doing portraits as well as architectural forms and landscapes. Plein air
painting is an endeavor she has pursued in the last six years. Several years
ago Stout enjoyed a plein air painting workshop in Tuscany.
These works, and more, comprise her show at Fresh Gallery in October 2010.Fresh is a
collective gallery of fine art and craft featuring more than 20 juried regional artists.
(417) 862-9300 www.springfieldarts.org/fresh
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Visit the Gillioz Theatre for contemporary art,
vintage 1920s ornamentation
The Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park  Central East,
presents A Show to Be Announced in October. Built in 1926 using architectural cues from all
over the world, the Gillioz Theatre is a Springfield landmark and a work of art in itself, featuring ornamentation inspired by European
and Mediterranean cultures. (417) 863-7843 www.gillioz.org |
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Global Fayre presents Hiding in Plain Sight
by Artist Kim Peterson
 Global Fayre, 324 S Campbell,
presents Hiding in Plain Sight, a show by
artist Kim Peterson. Kim stays busy creating art and chasing her two young
daughters with her husband. She likes to think of herself as an eclectic being,
so she also spends her time obsessing over music, reading, being passionate
about politics, and writing freelance articles for the Ozarks Moms Like Me
Magazine. Kim says she "likes the idea of playing with the things that
people do, what they think and dream. The unmentionable acts hidden by the
subconscious or a spy-like quickness. People are afraid to let others know who
they really are. Hiding in plain sight is what we, as people, do
everyday." The pieces being viewed will be her interpretation of this
concept. (417) 873-9792 www.globalfayre.com
Open 10
a.m.-6 p.m. M-W, 10
a.m.-7 p.m. Th-Sat, Closed on Sunday
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Experience Icons of Faith at Good Girl Art Gallery
Good Girl Art Gallery, 325 E. Walnut St., Ste. 101, presents  Icons of Faith, a show of
photographs by Artist and MSU Spanish Instructor Angie Keller.In these colorful and
poignant photographs, the artist captures the countless multicolored threads of
ancient and modern cultural traditions to form the textured fabric that is Peru. These Icons of
Faith reflect the hopes of many Peruvians seeking divine intervention to
realize their dreams, and many times, to relieve suffering. This is a must see
exhibition. (417) 865-7055 www.goodgirlartgallery.com
Open 10
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Inveno Health presents
Original Works by Kat Allie and Stephanie Cramer
Inveno Health, 429 N. Boonville Ave.,
lures art lovers to its gallery with Original Works by Kat Allie and Stephanie
Cramer. Kat engages you with her mastery of hot beeswax, damar resin
and oil  pigments - a sensory transformation of natural elements. Stephanie
parlays the moving figure into bold colors and vivid imagination. Sneak a peek
at our latest medical innovations while you stroll through our space,
well-appointed by Obelisk Home. (417) 831-1270 www.invenohealth.com
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Metro Credit Union presents Art from the Artworks Summer Camp at Sequiota Elementary School
Metro Credit Union, 447 S. Campbell Ave.,
returns to the Art Walk with a fantastic array of work by young artists. Enjoy more
than 85 pieces of art from the Artworks Summer Camp at Sequiota Elementary
School. The summer art camp, now in its 28th year, is an
intensive, 10-day program that allows students in grades 4-8 to  study with
professional artists and art teachers in visual and performing arts. The
artwork produced comes from such courses as Optical Illusion, Dragons and
Fantasy, Stained Glass, Digital Photography, Ceramics, Bobblehead Blast, Tree
House Design, Ancient Egypt, Candlemaking and more. Enjoy live music by the Carmen
Burgess Band, plus refreshments. www.metro.coop
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MSU Brick City Gallery presents
Grabadores Mexicanos Contemporáneos
Art by Santiago Ortega  |
MSU
Brick City Gallery, 215 W. Mill, 215 W. Mill St., presents Grabadores Mexicanos Contemporáneos: Duran,
Flores, Ortega, Paciorek, featuring a quartet of contemporary Mexican
printmakers. Barbara Paciorek is a professor in the Design Department of Iberoamericana
University who has lived, worked and taught in Mexico since 1980. Internationally, she has had 30 one-woman
shows in 11 countries. Catlina Duran is a graphic designer and teacher at Metropolitan Autonomous University since 1983. She has participated in many
International Printmaking Biennials in Mexico, China, USA, and Spain. Martha Flores, also a professor at Metropolitan Autonomous University, is a graphic designer and the illustrator of
children's books and periodicals. She has exhibited in China, India, Bulgaria, Peru, Poland and Cuba. Santiago Ortega has also exhibited extensively as a
printmaker. (417) 829-5092 www.art.missouristate.edu/gallery.php
Open 1-6 p.m. M-Sat, closed Sunday, Monday and university holidays
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MSU International Center presents
The Face of Russia by Edward Biamonte
MSU International Center, 301 S. Jefferson, presents The Face of Russia, a photo exhibit
by Edward Biamonte. This series of photographs illustrates the populace of
everyday Russia,
capturing the life and vitality as well as the tradition and culture of this
great nation. Biamonte has an award winning multi-dimensional photography studio
and serves as the head photographer and photo editor for 417 Magazine - one of
the fastest growing regional magazines in the nation. Biamonte has always been
passionate about photography. "I love to capture time and its power in
life; it's the essence of people and things that stirs one to create powerful
photographic memories." Also on display are Timothy Botts' Calligraphic Illustrations
in the Russian language from Handel's Messiah. These works were commissioned
for display during a landmark performance at the Kremlin by a Springfield-based
fine arts organization. (417) 836-6618 http://international.missouristate.edu
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MSU Student Exhibition Center hosts international
Voices in Freedom poster exhibition
Freedom by Iwona Rypesc-Kostovic  |
MSU Student Exhibition Center, 838 E. Walnut St., is proud to present the international
poster exhibition, Voices in Freedom, sponsored by the Eleventh International
Biennial of the Poster in Mexico 2010. The exhibit's theme commemorates the
celebration of the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence and the Centennial of
the Mexican Revolution. Exhibits will open simultaneously in over 100 cities
throughout the world from September to November. The international invitational
exhibition featured 115 limited edition posters, created by some of the world's
leading poster artists, including five associated with Missouri State University. Professor Freedom by Cedomir Kostovic  | Cedomir Kostovic and Adjunct Faculty
Member Iwona Rypesc-Kostovic both have posters representing USA and their native countries. Posters by Missouri State alumni Marina Cannon, Safia Kerr, and Trevor Gilley
were among the invited emerging artists. The exhibit continues through Oct. 13.
(417) 836-6999 www.sec.missouristate.edu Open 1-5 p.m. T-Sat, closed major holidays and University holidays.
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Artist Dustin Burgert brings new life to recycled materials at Obelisk Home
Obelisk Home at the Inspired Commerce Building, 214 W. Phelps,presents Artist Dustin Burgert. "One man's trash is another man's treasure,"
Dustin says. "I have always had the ability to look beyond what
something is in order to see what it can be." Dustin creates his art on
recycled wood products and his work is progressive, each piece inspired by some
aspect of the piece that came before it. "Although each piece is unique, this
approach gives my collection an unseen unity and sequence. Building on layers
of texture and color, my hope is that the viewer finds inspiration in my work
to recycle and reuse the things that surround them which may not be living up
to their full potential." (417) 616-6488 www.obeliskhome.com
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Enjoy The Photography of David Coleman,
The Kitchen's website launch at one80one
One80One, 318 W. Walnut, features The Photography of David Coleman,
plus, join One80One in celebrating the launch of The Kitchen's new website!
(417) 865-0181 www.one80one.com Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F
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The Library presents Photographer Jess Heugel,
plus comedy by The Hero Squad
 Park Central Branch Library,128 Park Central Square,
invites
you to meet world-traveling Photographer Jess Heugel, who will
discuss his photographs on display, and enjoy the comedy of The
Hero Squad. The fun starts around 7 p.m.;
Hero Squad takes the Community Stage at 8. Make Park Central Branch Library
your stop for downtown information - our staff will be happy to guide you to
galleries, parking, shopping and (of course) all things library. (417) 831-1342
http://parkcentrallibrary.blogspot.com
Open 8:30
a.m.-9 p.m. M-Th; 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sat
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Randy Bacon Photography to show stills, trailer from The Last Days of Extraordinary People
 Randy Bacon Photography and Figment Art Gallery in the
Monarch Art Factory, 600 W. College St., will present photo stills
and show the trailer for Randy and Shannon Bacon's first feature-length
documentary film, The Last Days of Extraordinary People. The film itself will
premiere red carpet style at the historic Gillioz Theatre on Oct. 16. Randy and Shannon have dabbled in filmmaking for
years, but they were inspired to create this  documentary by stories from two of
their photography clients - Angela Ricketts of Good Shepherd Hospice and Jan
Roselman of Hospice Compassus. Moved by their uplifting stories, the Bacons
knew they had to share these stories with the public. Tickets to the Oct. 16
premiere are available at the Gillioz box office and online at www.gillioz.org. Proceeds from the film
debut will benefit the Extraordinary Lives Foundation, designed to assist people
access services that enhance the emotional, physical and spiritual quality of
their last days of life. (417) 868-8179 www.randybacon.com
www.gallerysounds.net Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. T-F; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat
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Sassy, Sexy, Bold Boudoir at Red Door Studios
Red Door Studios, 313 Park Central East, Ste. 201.  Crystal Renee Photography and VM Photo Design
have teamed up to bring you Springfield's premier boudoir photography studio, Behind
the Red Door. Behind the Red Door believes that every woman is a
goddess and deserves a chance to have that beauty preserved artistically and
shared with those who love them most. The boudoir photo session features
slenderizing posing and flatters your best features. The result is images that
are both sassy and sexy, balancing classiness and elegance in a way that
clients have come to expect from Jack Van Matre's and Crystal Renee's combined
years of expertise. Check out their web sites: www.CrystalReneePhotography.com,
www.VMPhotoDesign.com and www.BehindTheRedDoorPhotography.com (417) 818-2665 or
(417) 300-9892 Open by appointment only.
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Smart Group & Gallery features
Little Monsters by Kristi Mashburn
 Smart Group and Gallery, 405 W. Walnut, presents Little Monsters a show of oils and
acrylics on canvas by Kristi Mashburn, just in time for Halloween. The delicious
cuisine of Big Mike's Crab Shack and  Pizza from Nixa will again be served with
warm, pumpkin-spiced cordials to sip along with home made pizzas and other hors
d'oeuvres. Other art on exhibit are canvases by Juli Ryan and Meike Aton. (417)
425-7596 www.smartgroupandgallery.com
Open 10
am to 6 pm M-F; 11-8 Sat
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Springfield Hot Glass takes the cake in October
with help from Amycakes
 Springfield Hot Glass Studio, 314 S. Campbell Ave., will be crafting Cake Plates and Goblets,
perfect for holiday entertaining, and featuring delectable wares from downtown
bakery Amycakes. A working hot glass
studio/gallery with facilities for furnace, torch and kiln work, Springfield
Hot Glass offers live demonstrations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and
First Fridays.(417) 868-8181 www.springfieldhotglass.com
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