Art Notes. Performances. Culture. The Good Stuff.
By Casey Gillis on Aug. 06, 2008
From staff reports
Wilder man headed to Ellington
Webb Wilder, who “flat-out rocks” according to a Rolling Stone review, is scheduled to play Saturday at the Ellington. Webb mixes influences from British pop, rockabilly, country, blues and soul into what has been described as a roadhouse sound.
The show is set for 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call (434) 845-2162 or visit http://www.theellington.org.
Class focuses on Bob Ross painting technique
Judy Gist will instruct a class in the Bob Ross technique of oil painting from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, at the Coolwell Community Center. The cost is $45 per person and includes all supplies. Registration is required by Thursday. For more information call (434) 946-9371.
Volunteers to paint 800 square-foot mural
For 12 weeks this summer, volunteers from Lynchburg and the surrounding counties, including over 140 middle and high school student artists, will participate in Amazement Square’s CityArts Mentoring Program to complete an 800 square foot section of the mural that details the history of the Monacan Indians.
The program allows youth to play an important role in creating outdoor public art. The completed project will detail the history of Lynchburg along the James River. The 4, 800 square foot mosaic will be one of the largest in the Commonwealth. Mosaic artist Beryl Solla traveled from Charlottesville to teach student volunteers the technique of tiling.
The program is offered at no cost to students and is made possible in part by the Virginia Commision for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, Centra, The News & Advance, Sonny Merryman Inc., The Babcock & Wilcox Company, Watts Petroleum Corp. and the City of Lynchburg.
Individuals are encouraged to make a contribution to the Buy A Tile, Build A Dream campaign. Raised funds will be used to purchase the remaining tiles required to complete the mural.
For more information, or to donate, visit http://www.amazementsquare.org.
Forensic anthropologist offers lecture in New London
Want to find out more about forensic anthropology, which often plays a role in mysteries? Dr.William M. Bass, a native of the New London area, will talk about his experiences as a forensic anthropologist in a lecture Aug. 10 hosted by the Friends of New London.
The retired University of Tennessee professor founded the Forensic Anthropology Resesarch Facility - better known as “the body farm” - which has been featured in mysteries by authors such as Patricia Cornwell. His work has served as a basis for the television series “CSI.”
The lecture is slated to begin at 2 p.m. at Friends’ office, which is on Turkey Foot Road. For further information, contact Brenda Shrewsbury at 525-4999.
Registration open for fall, winter YMCA programs
Registration is under way for fall and winter dance programs at the Altavista Area YMCA.
Classes will be for children 3 years of age and older at the YMCA’s dance studio in the Athletic Center. Classes will be held in ballet, tap, jazz and creative movement.
The dance program consists of two 12-week sessions, followed by a dance recital. Current registration is for the first session, which begins the week of Sept. 15. Financial assistance is available.
For information, call (434) 369-9622.
Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra to hold auditions
The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra is looking for accomplished, qualified musicians to join the orchestra as it prepares for the upcoming season - its 25th.
Musicians are being sought for positions in all sections of the orchestra, which will play in the season that begins in September and ends in June.
To be considered, interested musicians should furnish a resume that clearly indicates their musical abilities, noting in particular their orchestral experience.
Materials can be mailed to the symphony office at 621 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504, or emailed to . The LSO is not able to handle telephone inquiries for auditions.
Bruce Habitzruther, the LSO conductor/music director, will audition candidates.
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