June 4 through July 30, 2015

Musser Museum Gallery at the Muscatine Art Center

FREE ADMISSION

"Older than the State of Iowa" is one boast the Muscatine Journal can make. The paper began in 1840 as the "Bloomington Herald" and has documented local response to national events, changes in transportation and technology, and politics, including statehood itself, have touched lives of people living in the community. The change of the City's name from Bloomington to Muscatine brought about a new name for the paper as well, when in 1849 it became the "Muscatine Journal".

The exhibition marks the 175th anniversary of the paper and includes an interesting chronology with Orion Clemens purchasing an interest in the Journal in 1853 and the first issue of the "Daily Journal" in 1855. Highlights of the exhibit include; two murals created for the Journal by Alva Runyon, displays of cameras, The Associated Press, darkroom equipment, press tools and type, Editor John Mahin and the bombing of his home, and "Special Editions".  Also items included are original construction contracts from some of the five Journal locations and original newspapers reflecting the banner or name changes over the years. The exhibition will be on view in the Musser Mansion Gallery from June 4 through July 30, 2015.

Admission to the Muscatine Art Center is FREE. Donations are appreciated.

Please contact Melanie Alexander, Director, with any questions or concerns at 563-263-8282 or by email at malexander@muscatineiowa.gov.

The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Go to www.muscatineartcenter.org for more information about programs and events and to download a class brochure.

The Bereskin Fine Arts Gallery & Studio, formerly Atom Studio + Gallery, is proud to present it's premiere exhibit, "Finding a Creative Voice." Beginning May 29th through June 20th the gallery will feature the award winning high school artists from Pat Bereskin's Mrs. B.'s School of Art program:

Olivia von Gries  (BETT)

Kasey Vanausdeln (BETT)

Annie Peters (PV)

Rachel Lyle (Davenport Central)

Elizabeth Masterson  (Hone Schooled)

Hannah Weickhorst (Home Schooled)

Madeline Fox (Morning Star Academy, Bettendorf)

"The art classes we have attended have given us the ability to think creatively and express ourselves individually with a very unique voice. This new way of seeing the world around us has also influenced our lives in many other ways," chimed in Madeline Fox.

"As we take our next steps into the future, we realize what can be accomplished if we work toward our goals," said Kasey Vanausdeln.  " We have a better appreciation and understanding of the skills we have learned and that they will be a part of our lives forever," Rachel Lyle injected. Olivia von Gries added, "We hope everyone will enjoy the show and in some way see and experience our artistic point of view and love of life."

"We feel proud to be a part of this exhibition and be able to share with people the outcome of our creative learning, our artwork," said Ann Peters, she added, "It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - Art speaks to us all across cultures and the world."

The Beréskin gallery features original art for sale, but visitors can also have the unique experience of observing the artists at work in the studio. And to go a step further, after 25 years of teaching under the name of Mrs. B's Art, Pat is now involving and encouraging all the Beréskin artists to teach art and mentor other budding artists. Their schedule continually offers a wide variety of classes for beginners and advanced students.

Artist David Anderson echoes Bereskin's comments, "We're very excited about the gallery's new direction and sharing our joy of the art experience with collectors, artists, students of the arts, and the public in general. That collaboration feels just as gratifying as when I'm painting."

Presently, the Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio features artists Pat Bereskin, David Anderson, Brad Bisbey, Gene Brack, Jason Frank, Dean Kugler, David Zahn, and Robert Zeidler.

The gallery is located in the Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 East 2nd Street, Suite 104, in Davenport, Iowa, and is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 11am to 6 pm; open until 9 pm every Final Friday. For additional information contact Gallery Director Pat Bereskin, bereskinartgallery@gmail.comor at www.bereskinartgallery.com Telephone is 563-508-4630

Coal Valley, IL - May 18, 2015 - Niabi Zoo announced today the birth of five red wolf pups on April 14, 2015. Two males and three females were born, with one male not surviving long after birth. The pups were born to 7 year old female Kai and 10 year old male Paco. This is Paco's first litter and Kai's fourth.
The four surviving pups, one male and three females, are the first ever litter of red wolves to be born at Niabi Zoo.
"We are beyond thrilled to be able to announce these births," said Zoo Director Marc Heinzman. "There are only a few hundred red wolves left in the entire world, so to have four new ones be born and thriving right here in the Quad Cities is an amazing privilege. If it wasn't for the captive breeding program started at the zoo in Tacoma, Washington, in the 1970s, this animal would be extinct. We're honored to be able to play a part in its continued recovery." The pups, which ranged in size from 540 grams to 839 grams a week after birth, have been developing well since birth according to Heinzman. "Wolf pups usually aren't moving around outside of their den much until about six weeks of age, but these ones are ahead of schedule."
The wolf pups have not been named, but Zoo staff is considering options for doing so. "We now have four new adorable pups that will need names, so we will be considering how we want to name them in the near future," said Heinzman. The pups will be viewable to Zoo visitors on an intermittent basis as they move in and out of their den. "At this age, they are splitting their time between napping in their underground den and playing outside, so it will be a real treat to catch a glimpse of them," said Heinzman.
Red wolves, Canis rufus, are a nearly extinct species of wolf native to the Southeastern United States. Red wolves typically measure between 53 and 63 inches in length and weigh between 40 and 90 pounds. They are carnivores, typically preying on small and medium-sized mammals in the wild.

Pints and Prints! Brew and Books! Come to the German American Heritage Center on Thursday, May 28th from 6-8pm to try your hand at Gutenberg's printing press technique! We will be creating German dog inspired prints with Andrew Huot of Big River Bindery while enjoying beer from Great River Brewery! Must be 21 or over!

Tickets now available! $20 members/$25 nonmembers - call 563-322-8844 or email kelly.lao@gahc.org to get advance tickets!

GAHC is located at 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA. This is part of our Look at the Book exhibition programming. For more information contact Kelly at 563-322-8844 or email kelly.lao@gahc.org.