09 Sep 2015

Jeff Gandert: September's Featured Artist at Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio

By Pat Bereskin
This wildlife artist will be displaying his work in Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio beginning

September 25th, 6-9 p.m. through Saturday, October 24th,

The Quad City area has an admirer coming to town. "Iowa is one of my favorite places to paint," began wild life artist Jeff Gandert. "Painting in the natural world is an ambition that continually evolves." It began well before he ever picked up the artists' brushes. Born in Cincinnati in 1957, he spent a great deal of his early years exploring the woodland streams and abandoned farms near his home," said Gandert in an interview with Beréskin Art Gallery Director Pat Bereskin. I just began absorbing all that countryside with it's wildlife and finally began to spill over in my paintings." Starting with art classes in high school and then into self studies and studies with fellow artists, his work was soon being published on the cover of a number of magazines. "I divide my painting time between wildlife and landscape painting. My landscapes are painted on location. They are loose renditions of the scene capturing the essence of the day. Having a fun loving side, I am like a kid in a candy store with landscape painting. I can really let go. Knowing that I'll complete the painting in one or two sittings I can forget the details and capture the essence of the day. I have an absolute ball with this kind of painting, I can really let go and "make hay" with the brushes.  I also have a serious side and that's where my wildlife painting comes in. Some of these paintings can take hundreds of hours to complete. I get totally submerged in the painting, striving for a believable realness and sense of depth. It's out of this type of painting that I get my greatest satisfaction," Gandert said.

Jeff has exhibited in a number of national shows including The Arts for the Parks National Show and Tour, the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Birds in Art Exhibit and World Tour, and The Great American Artist Exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History. He is also a member of the Society of Animal Artists. Jeff has won numerous awards including three best of show awards in national competitions. 

Gandert's latest creations of wildlife will be on display at Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio from September 25th through October 24th. The community is invited to an Art Talk, by Gandert, on his work and process Wednesday, September 23rd at noon at the gallery, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 102 & 104, in downtown Davenport.  A public reception for the artist will be help on Final Friday September 25th, 6 to 9 p.m.

09 Sep 2015

September events at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum
Quad Cities
Jewish Heritage
Opening Friday, Sept. 11 - Jan. 2016

Experience first hand the regional and national impact created by the Jewish community of the Quad Cities including contributions in the arts, business and much more. Artifacts and stories from the local Jewish population paint a picture of religious and everyday life and a sense of how we can relate with our neighbors throughout their history in the Quad Cities.
Sponsors:
Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, Rauch Family Foundation II, Illinois Humanities and Humanities Iowa


This program is supported by Humanities Iowa, Illinois Humanities, the Illinois General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The views and opinions expressed by this program do not necessarily reflect those of the supporting agencies.

 

World Adventure Series 2015 - 2016:
Indelible India and Tall Nepal
Tuesday, Sept. 15
1:00 & 7:00pm**

Presented by Marcie Siegel
This timely travelogue will be about my trip to Northern India and Nepal in February and March of this year. Some of my experiences were as I expected, but others were unique. My talk will include some of each. Current information that will show the after-effects of the earthquakes Nepal experienced in April are included.
**THIS EVENT WILL HAVE INDIAN INSPIRED HORS D'OEUVRES AT 6:30PM

To register for World Adventure Series films, fill out this form and return or mail it to: 

Putnam Museum & Science Center
1717 W. 12th St. Davenport, IA 52804

River to River:
Iowa's Forgotten Highway 6
Thursday, Sept. 17
7:00pm

What do Bonnie & Clyde, Jesse James, and the secret author of Nancy Drew® stories have in common? U.S. Route 6 in Iowa takes two-lane motorists from Davenport on the Mississippi to Council Bluffs on the Missouri. Built in one day by 10,000 farmers and businesses across the state, Iowa's Route 6 is part of the second longest historical transcontinental highway in America. River to River: Iowa's Forgotten Highway 6 guides viewers on a nostalgic classic car journey through yesterday's soda shops, filling stations, general stores, drive-ins, and roadside attractions.  Experience the sights and sounds, the people and the places that the four-lanes have forgotten...before they are gone forever.

River to River is a documentary by Emmy® nominated and award-winning filmmakers Kelly & Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films in the Quad Cities. The film was inspired by the Historic Highway 6 research and photography of David W. Darby and funded in part by grants from Humanities Iowa, Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area and the National Endowment for the Humanities through the documentary's fiscal sponsor, The Iowa U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association.

Q&A with the filmmakers and others will follow the film presentation.
Tiny Giants 3D
Beginning Friday, Sept. 25

In an adventure of giant proportions, Tiny Giants 3D reveals the astonishing lives of the smallest of animals. Using the incredibly immersive power of specialist 3D cameras, audiences are transported in a very intimate way into another world to experience the titanic battles these creatures face to survive.
A chipmunk in a wild wood and a grasshopper mouse in Arizona's scorched deserts are both forced to grow up fast when they find themselves alone for the first time. Only by using their ingenious superpowers can our heroes not only stay alive, but also become masters of their universe.
Family Science Night
Friday, Sept. 25
Extended Hours 5:00 - 9:00pm
Come visit the Putnam Museum & Science Center during our extended hours Friday, September 11 from 5:00 - 9:00pm with your family!

Experience the impressive manufacturing and weaponry innovations made in our own backyard from the Rock Island Arsenal in Arsenal of Innovation Exhibit, learn about the major influence of a small group in the Quad Cities Jewish Heritage Exhibit, check out the new film Tiny Giants 3D on the National Geographic GIANT Screen, and discover inspiring, hands-on fun for everyone in our Science Center.
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04 Sep 2015

News from Niabi Zoo

By Niabi Zoo
FALL HOURS START SEPT 14.

The kids are back in school and soon fall will be here. When the seasons change, so do the zoo's hours.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday - Saturday
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 
11 am - 4 pm
Last admission at 3 pm each day. The last pony rides of the season will be September 7. Purchase tickets at the zoo's entrance gate.
BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS
There are three more Breakfast with the Animals dates for this season. Enjoy a warm breakfast buffet at 8:30 am then do a zoo activity. The activities change and may include a visit behind the scenes, an up close animal encounter or a chance to speak with the keepers.
The program ends around 9:30 am, then explore Niabi Zoo before the gates open for the day at 10 am.
Sept 19 Monkeys
Oct 17 In the Jungle
Dec 5 Visit with Santa
Zoo Members $18, Non-Members $22
CLASSES FOR KIDS AGES 2-4 BACK IN SESSION.
Sign up for Zoo Tots classes, starting September 10 and running through April 16. The class topic is the same Thursday and Saturday, and topics change each month.
The 60-minute class includes craft time, a story and animal encounter.
Members receive discounted class registration.
04 Sep 2015

The Salon Exhibition: Opening Reception

By Dubuque Area Arts Collective

7 to 11pm @ Dubuque Area Arts Collective

Also featuring live music by Dave Zollo (Midwestern Indie Music), and an Interactive Video Installation by Jay Schleidt.

The DAAC's 4th annual Salon Exhibition provides a chance for redemption for artists anonymous and notorious alike who have been turned down by Dubuque mainstream galleries as Voices and the DUMA Biannual.
Rejection is not the end, as Edouard Manet and James Whistler found through a show featuring rejected paintings, The Salon des Refuses. That tradition continues today with the Dubuque Area Art Collective's own "The Salon Exhibit", opening this Saturday.

This year, we are featuring works of new regional and local rejected artists, as well as the most recent work from artists of previous Salon Exhibits. For the first time, we are including artists that where not accepted in past juried exhibitions at the DAAC.

Exhibit open until October 2, Saturdays & Sundays 12-4pm.
02 Sep 2015

"Portraits of Amana" Art Exhibit opens September 10, 2015

By Rick Martin

AMANA, Iowa- A new Art Exhibit by Amana Colonies Artist, Marci Schwartz entitled "Portraits of Amana" will open on September 10 and continue until November 8th and consists of portraits of residents of the Amana Colonies.

Marci and her husband Ben live in South Amana along with their 3 daughters, Lucy 8, Harper 4 and June 3.

The public is invited to an open house on September 10th from 5:00-7:00pm.  At that time visitors may view Marci's work, visit with the artist and enjoy refreshments.

The Amana Arts Guild Gallery is open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10:30-4:30pm through September, October will be weekends only.

For more information call 319-622-3678 or email amanarts@southslope.net

02 Sep 2015

Amana Colonies' Artisans Studio Tour September 12-13, 2015

By Rick Martin

AMANA, Iowa- Artisans Studio Tour will be held in the seven villages of the Amana Colonies on Saturday, September 12th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, September 13th from Noon to 5pm.

The Artisans Studio tour, a "Once a year experience", is a chance to visit artist in their working environment.  Experience the continuing tradition of beauty and excellence as you stroll through the unique galleries and studios of Amana's Artisans.

The eleven participating artist: Huebner's Oldhaus Fibers in the village of Amana specializing in Angora Rabbit Wool; Middle Amana Tinsmith, Bill Metz recreating traditional communal designs; High Amana's Wood turner Harvey Jeck, and the Amana Arts Guild; West Amana features three artists, Basket maker, Joanna E. Schanz weaving traditional willow basketry; Blacksmith, Alex Tjaden, working in the West Amana blacksmith shop, and Michele Maring Miller painting images of the Amana Colonies and other subjects; traditional rug weaving is done by George Berger in South Amana; the artists in  Homestead include Troy Thomas Art Gallery with contemporary and traditional painting, cooper, Tom Oehler with old traditional wooden buckets, and Roger Ipsen turning Burl Bowls.

24 Aug 2015

"That thing out there... That is no dinosaur."

By Putnam Museum
See the summer's biggest movie on the Quad Cities' biggest screen! Playing Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th at 6:15pm and Sunday, August 30th at 12:30pm, catch the latest installment of the Jurassic Park series at the Putnam's National Geographic GIANT Screen Theater.
JURASSIC WORLD 3D
About the film: Located off the coast of Costa Rica, the Jurassic World luxury resort provides a habitat for an array of genetically engineered dinosaurs, including the vicious and intelligent Indominus Rex. When the massive creature escapes, it sets off a chain reaction that causes the other dinos to run amok. Now, it's up to a former military man and animal expert (Chris Pratt) to use his special skills to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from an all-out, prehistoric assault.
Special ticket pricing applies for this film:
Adults - $12.50
Seniors, College Students and Military - $11.00
Youth (ages 3-18) - $9.00.

Putnam and FunBundle Members receive $1 off stated pricing.

Tickets are available at the Putnam's ticketing counters, over the phone by calling (563) 324-1933, or buy online!
21 Aug 2015

Monarch Butterfly Workshop only here at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Join us for our annual Monarch Workshop Day Packages are $11 per person and include :

Butterfly Care Workshop 10:30am, 11:30am, or 1pm

Butterfly Themed Crafts and Activities 10am-2pm

Monarch Butterfly Slideshow 12:15pm

Flight of the Butterflies 3D in the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater
11:30am, 1pm, or 2pm

One caterpillar to take home - don't forget to bring a glass jar!
Workshop only tickets are available at $3 a person. Extra Caterpillars are $3 each.
Flight of the Butterflies 3D

Flight of the Butterflies in 3D is an interconnected scientific adventure story that spans not only thousands of miles, but generations. It's about the remarkable Monarch butterfly migration, the most incredible migration on Earth, and the determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared when they flew south for winter.

Watch movie trailer
Putnam Museum | 1717 W 12th St | Davenport | IA | 52804 | 563.324.1933 | Putnam.org
21 Aug 2015

Along the Garden Path Exhibition

By Pat Bereskin
Gardens may be manicured yards, parks or wild unkempt, quiet corners that offer time to reflect and relax.  Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio presents "Along the Garden Path" featuring a multimedia group exhibition with the garden theme. The gallery artists will be demonstrating in a oil, acrylic and watercolor during the
Final Friday opening, August 28th from 6 to 9 p.m. Beréskin's artist have been on the move this summer. Works depicting nature, either forest or floral, will display creations from their recent travels. The show will will extend through September 19th,all classes are getting underway for artists of all ages and abilities.
Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio Gallery in located Bucktown Center for the Arts in downtown Davenport, business hours are Wed. - Sat., 11 to 6 p.m.
Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio | www. bereskinartgallery.com | 563-508-4630
19 Aug 2015

Dean Kugler's "It Figures"

By Pat Bereskin

Please join us this Wednesday, August 19, for the opening reception of Davenport artist Dean Kugler's exhibition, "It Figures," a beautiful series of drawings, paintings and sculptures that explore the human form. This is Dean's first solo exhibition since 1998 and takes him back to the college where he began to explore his love for the figure.  In addition, he will be discussing his newest monumental sculpture that is headed to ARTPRIZE 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI titled "The Desecration of Adam".  Light refreshments will be served and Dean will talk about his work and answer questions at 4:30 pm. This event will be held at ArtSpace Gallery Quad Cities Campus, Bldg. 4 Black Hawk College 6600 34th Ave. Moline.

Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio | bereskinart.com | bereskinart@gmail.com

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