09/12/2012
Downtown Concert Series featuring our great friends Hardwater, and Second Friday ArtAbout. Gotta love Davis!
As the summer nights begin to cool off, the Davis Downtown Summer Concert Series will heat things up at the Second Friday ArtAbout on Friday with Hardwater from 7 to 9 p.m. on the E Street Plaza, in the 200 block of Second Street in downtown Davis. Also on the E Street Plaza, the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre and Third Stage Dance Company will do a dance in public places during Hardwater’s set.
The Second Friday ArtAbout is a monthly evening of art viewing and artists’ receptions at galleries and businesses in Davis. Coordinated by the Davis Downtown, all events are free and open to the public. Many include complimentary refreshments and opportunities to converse with featured artists.
There are four new venues this month — Akasha Yoga, RE/MAX Gold, Upwelling Capital Group, and Bohème and Paulina’s Boutique — as well as two returning venues, the Hallmark Inn and Studio K. Several venues will feature live music, a DJ or special event: Armadillo Music, The Artery, Davis Art Center, Davis Developmental Pediatrics Group, Davis Odd Fellows Lodge, E Street Plaza, French Cuff Consignment, International House, Ray Johnston Photography Studio, Spa Central, The Wardrobe, The Work Shop and the Yolo SPCA Thrift Store.
For more information about Davis Downtown and ArtAbout, visit www.davisdowntown.com or email [email protected].
Art receptions and viewings are planned at:
* Akasha Yoga, 140 F St., Suite 300, [email protected]; reception, 6-8 p.m., “Paintings for Contemplation,” Victoria Parker, watercolor & reproductions, one night only. Hours: visit www.akashayogastudio.com.
*Armadillo Music, 205 F St., 530-758-8058; reception, 6-9 p.m., Jimmy Wong, pen and pencil on paper, through Oct. 10. Live music by Lucas Ohio starting at 7 p.m. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
* The Artery, 207 G St., 530-758-8330; reception, 7-9 p.m., “Paintings 2012,” Marie-Therese Brown, through Oct. 2. Shake Don’t Stir with Gordon Douglas on keyboard will play jazz during the reception. Hours: Monday-Thursday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
* A Better Place to Bead, 132 E St., Suite 150 (Mansion Square), 530-759-8038; reception, 6:30-8 p.m., Mary Neri King, acrylic and watercolor, through Oct. 10. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
* Burgers and Brew, 403 Third St., 530-750-3600; viewing, 11 a.m.-3 a.m., David Nasater, photography, through Sept. 30. Hours: Sunday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-midnight; Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
* Cloud Forest Café, 222 D St., Suite 10, 530-753-2164; reception, 4-6 p.m., Marlene Lee, oil and acrylic paintings, through Oct. 31. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Crepeville, 330 Third St., 530-750-2400; viewing, 6 a.m.-11 p.m., Helen Plenert, paintings, through Sept. 30. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
* Davis Art Center, 1919 F St., 530-756-4100; reception, 5-9 p.m., fourth annual Junk2Genius team sculpture competition and fundraiser. Teams compete to recycle junk into beautiful, creative sculptures, finished works will be on view through Sept. 28. There will be music from the KDVS Mobile DJ Unit as well as food and drink for purchase from local vendors. Closing celebration, 5-7 p.m., for the Discovery Art program, “Cross Pollination: Sharing Art. Sharing Ideas,” featuring Rachel Hartsough, Tony Berger, Jeff Musser, Nadja Fitchhorn and other artists from the Davis community. Fun hands-on activity using natural materials along with final displays of “Off the Grid” installation and the “Mural Relay.” Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Davis Developmental Pediatrics Group, 760 Fifth St., 530-758-3374; reception, 6-9 p.m., Rotating art show from Team Davis students, through Sept. 30. Kids are welcome to create art at reception. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
* First Street Real Estate, 423 First St., 530-204-5444; reception, 5:30-8 p.m., Terry Busse, mixed media, through Oct. 29. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
* French Cuff Consignment, 130 G St., 530-756-3724; reception, 5-9 p.m., Dori Marshall, oil painting and watercolor, through Sept. 31. Music by DJ Rock Bottom at reception. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
* Hallmark Inn, 110 F Street, 530-753-3600; reception 5-7 p.m., Jim Berg, ironworks, will be on display daily in the restaurant patio area. Seasons hors d’oeuvres tasting with wine and beer. Music.
* International House, 10 College Park, 530-753-5007; reception, 6-8 p.m., “Flora, Fauna, and Fun,” The ArtrageUs Artists — Barbara Kileen, Joyce Wilson, Betty Thompson, Ferole Lee Corbet, and Goldee Delsman, paintings, through Oct. 9. Encaustic painting demonstration during the reception. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
* Logos Books, 513 Second St., 530-400-1083; viewing, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., “My 50 Years of Art,” Don Harting, mixed media, through Sept. 29. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Monday
* LYON Real Estate, 401 Second St., 530-758-0720; reception, 6-8:30 p.m., Ben Tuason, black and white with selective colored photos, through Oct. 28. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
* Megan Wilkinson Photography, 132 E St., Suite 140 (Mansion Square), 530-219-4058; reception, 6-9 p.m., Jason Spyres, mixed media, one night only). Hours: by appointment.
* John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First St., 530-756-3938; reception, 7-9 p.m., “The 11th annual Landscape Exhibition,” various artists, oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, through Sept. 29. This is in conjunction with the Great California Paint Out on Sept. 29; to register and be part of the silent auction go to the Conference & Events section at www.natsoulas.com. Hours: Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
* nestware, 207 F St., 530-757-6400; reception, 6-9 p.m., Steve Pro, mixed media, through Sept. 30. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
* Nina’s Studio, 241 F St., 530-758-9221; viewing, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., “New Work by Moses Salgado,” acrylic on canvas, through Oct. 31. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
* The Paint Chip, 217 F St., 530-753-5093; reception, 6-8:30 p.m., “Abstract Transitions In Oil and Acrylic,” Jamie Anderson, through Sept. 28. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Pence Gallery, 212 D St., 530-758-3370; reception, 6-9 p.m., “Art Auction Preview,” the Pence hosts a fabulous display in all three galleries, set up for silent bidding and previewing of more than 150 works of art in all media by local and regional artists. Save the date for the gala on Sept. 22, when food, wine, and music will delight patrons as they bid in silent and live auction forums. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Ray Johnston Photography Studio, 803 Second St., Suite 302 (Chen Building), 530-756-0499; reception, 6-10 p.m., “Colors,” Alexander Kozik, watercolor, “Sea of Dreams a World of Water,” Underwater photography by Ray Johnston, one night only. DJ Lounge Beat, refreshments and outdoor patio seating — view of Davis from the third floor. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
* RE/MAX Gold, 408 Second St., 530-756-1212; reception, 6-8 p.m., Beth Winfield, oil paintings, through Sept. 28. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed noon-1 p.m.
* Spa Central, 213 F St., 530-758-7400; reception, 7-9 p.m., “Radius,” Jules Hays Norton, a new collection of photography, through Sept. 30. Special discounts and refreshments. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Studio K, 229 C St. (behind Coral Bay Dentistry), 530-753-3770; reception, 6-8 p.m., “Bucks for Barks,” Jennifer Foss, acrylics, through Sept. 20. Complimentary chair massage; Stella & Dot jewelry, Eufora and Davines hair products 20 percent off. Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Upwelling Capital Group, 117 D St., 916-501-8286; reception, 6-9 p.m., “Renewable Jewels Fall Preview,” Jami Rubin-Mark, vintage jewelry, one night only. The owner of Potter’s Organic Artisan Crackers will be on site with cheese pairings featuring local wines.
* The Wardrobe, 206 E St., 530-756-1128; reception, 4-9 p.m., “Caraucci: Jewelry and Clothing,” Cara Ucci, through Sept. 30. Reception will feature music by the Sound of Fashion DJ, art demo, dance performance, special sales, and food specials. Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
* The Work Shop, 213 E St., Suite F (upstairs in the back), [email protected]; reception, 6-9 p.m., “Forgotten Spaces,” Danielle Collins, photography, through Sept. 30, viewing by appointment. Good food and sangria in celebration of The Work Shop’s expansion now offering cell phone space. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Yolo SPCA Thrift Store, 920 Third St., 530-758-0544; reception, 2-7 p.m., Mamadu, dogs best friend mobile grooming, mixed media. Bring your animal for a bath and stay for the refreshments. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Other events during ArtAbout:
* Bohème and Paulina’s Boutique, 222 D St., Suite 9A; 6:30-7:30 p.m., reception featuring Adam Ramirez and Tim Donahue singing and playing acoustic guitars together. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
* Davis Odd Fellows Lodge, 415 Second St.; 6-8 p.m., “Odd Poetry” will show again in the tree shade in front of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Listen to live performances of a wide range of poems, from the brand-new to the classic, and from the guffaw-inducing to those deeply moving. And since there will be an open mic, this is your chance to grace the stage with your presence.
* Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre, E Street Plaza, 530-756-3949; during the Hardwater set as part of the Summer Concert Series, be on the lookout for the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre and Third Stage Dance Company. Initially funded by a city of Davis arts contract and Trokanski, the companies had so much fun they are continuing the Dance In Public Places program on their own. For more information, visit www.trokanski.com.
* Summer Concert Series, E Street Plaza; 7-9 p.m., Hardwater has performed for 10-plus years in Yolo, Sacramento, Solano, Placer and El Dorado counties. The band offers a diverse mix of rock, blues, folk and American roots, with a healthy dose of tunes from the likes of Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, Mark Knopfler and Counting Crows among others.
The sound is a musical mélange, reflecting the eclectic tastes of band members John Swann on guitar and vocals, Bob Lindley on violin and mandolin, Johnny Flores on drums, Rob Gonzales on bass, Richard Day on guitar and harmonica and Kat Bowden on vocals and mandolin. Visit www.hardwatermusic.com.
