Laws of the Land - an exhibit of art by Margaret Whiting

The First Stage Gallery is proud to present
"Laws of the Land" an exhibit by Margaret Whiting.
May 22 - June 21.
Come meet this amazing artist at the
Opening reception
Friday, May 23, 2008
6:00 pm

Margaret Whiting uses old law books, dictionaries and science books which are altered and combined with natural objects where she addresses current environmental issues and land use.

A native of Virginia, Minnesota, Margaret Whiting now lives and works in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated in Medical Technology from the University of Minnesota and received a BA from the University of Northern Iowa with an emphasis in printmaking and papermaking. She has participated in numerous regional, national and international shows and her work is included in several museum collections.

The Lyric Center for the Arts is located at 514 Chestnut St.in Virginia and is open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11am - 3pm. Other times by appointment. 218-741-5577.

This event is made possible in part through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (www.aracouncil.org) through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature, and by members of the Laurentian Arts & Culture Alliance.

Sounds of Poetry June 2nd

The next Sounds of Poetry will be hosted by guest poet 

Ellie Schoenfeld on Monday, June 2nd at The First Stage.
Come listen to this amazing Minnesota poet.  There will also
be an opportunity to read your own work if you choose.
A $3.00 donation is asked to defray the cost of refreshments.

Ellie Schoenfeld is a poet native to Duluth, MN. She is the
author of two collections of poetry and is part of an
anthology with the four other women in her writing group.
Schoenfeld enjoys collaborating with artists of other genres,
especially musicians. Her work is featured along with
the music of some of her favorite musicians on the CDs
“Personal Ad” and “Almost Through the Rinse Cycle.”

"Some people’s natures drive them to sing, to dance, to
sculpt, to draw; apparently Ellie’s nature erupts in poems."
wrote Ellen Sandbeck in a recent article for the Twin
Cities Daily Planet.

The Sounds of Poetry will be at 6:00pm, Monday, June 2nd at
The First Stage Gallery and Performance space, 514 Chestnut
Street, Virginia.  For more information call 218.741.5577
or e-mail lyriccenterforthearts@yahoo.com

Call for visual artists for Great Virginia Art Exhibit!

The Great Virginia Get-Together is happening July 1 - 6, 2008.

Whether you are a past or present resident of Virginia, or someone who spends time and feels at home in Virginia, check out the activities planned for the week at http://www.virginiafoundation.com/

To complement the activities planned by the organizing committee The First Stage will host a reunion art exhibition during the month of July. If you are a visual artist and would like to exhibit your work please contact us by May 30th at lyriccenterforthearts@yahoo.com with a short resume including your connection to Virginia, and a photo sample of your work. This is not a juried show. We want to show off the wealth of creativity generated on the Iron Range! The exhibit will open with a reception on Sunday, June 29th and grace our gallery walls through July 3oth.

Here's a sample of artists who have expressed interest in exhibiting:
Pat Doran, Spener Hahne, Charlene Luoma, Christine Cole, Eric Leichien, Ginny Pottsmith, Dorothy Landreville, Marlene Stephenson, Rose Lee Niemi, Maggie Holmes, Lenore Rukavina, Donna Mayasich, Lisa Tweten, Tom Anderson, Pat Brasculi, Wanda Parks, Darin Lohman, Ron Geishik, Bonnie DuFresne, Kim Bell. Add your name to the list!