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Friday, September 3rd, 2010 come explore the works of artists Jenny Braig and Cherise Feser. Cherise Feser has found her artistic passion in glass works. Says Feser, "Working with glass is the most peace I have found on this spinning ball. . .I find it fascinating that glass is a completely unstable substance that holds itself together quite beautifully." Jenny Braig, on the other hand, creates vibrant landscapes on canvas. Braig describes her painting as alive and lush, " The work is so real and full of life; you are there, experiencing the hand and eye of the artist-- and the reality of the paint." Talk to the artists in person at the next Featured Artist Reception! This event is free and open to the public.

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For September's Brown Bag Series, Dr. Randy Sachau, DDS, takes us on a journey to the Republic of Moldova in Eastern Europe, a landlocked country between Romania and the Ukraine. Early this Summer, Dr. Sachau traveled with a team of dental health professionals to Chisinau, Moldova to provide dental care to residents. At the invitation of the Minister of Health, the team worked in the State Medical University, the only dental school in Moldova. They were the first group from outside Moldova to be invited to work there. Please join us on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010, in the Matthews Opera House, and learn about Dr. Sachau's experiences in providing dental care in this contrasting cultural environment. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your lunch!

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The Spearfish Arts Center invites children ages 4 to 5 years old to participate in a six week hands-on workshop Mondays, September 20th through October 25, from 9:00 to 11:00am. Young artists will create a variety of art work using different mediums and methods, including sculpture, painting, clay, collage, prints, and silhouettes. Students will learn a variety of artistic terms, enjoy theme-based stories and songs, and enjoy a healthy snack. At the conclusion of the program, all young artists will be invited to display their work in the SAC Gallery at a special Young Artists Reception. The fee for this workshop is $105.00. Fee includes all supplies, snacks, and special reception. Please contact Program Facilitator, Helen Coronato, at 973-229-5343 to register your child. All classes will be held at the Spearfish Arts Center Gallery.
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In September, artist, Bonnie Halsey-Dutton is bringing us a wonderful opportunity to break bread and discuss art with several of our European counterparts. Discussion topics for this Artist Echange run the gamut. So, on Monday, September 20th, at 5:30 pm, plan to be at the Spearfish Arts Center Gallery to join in on the conversation. This event is free and open to all artists and art patrons. RSVP is requested, but not required. Give Bonnie a call at 605-722-3594.
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The Spearfish Arts Center invites aspiring writers to participate in a Writers' Workshop Series to learn the secrets to publishing success! Classes will be held Thursday evenings, September 23rd through October 21, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Whether you have been hiding a great book idea in your journal, or have written several pieces but aren't quite sure which direction to go next,this workshop series can help you move your professional writing career forward. Topics include: professional do's and don'ts, building a brand, on-line publishing, social media marketing, self publishing, article writing, making money as a freelancer, book proposals, how to get started and how to finish. Program Facilitator, Helen Coronato is the author of four traditionally published non-fiction books, numerous articles, and poetry. Her work has been featured on "The Today Show", "Lifetime Television" and in the publications, "Family Circle" and "Women's Day". Workshop fees are $40.00 for an individual class, or $30.00 per class when you register for two or more classes. To register for this series, please call Helen at 973-229-5343. For complete program details, please click on the link below.
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Artists get ready & patrons save the date! The Spearfish Arts Center wants to remind you that it is time to get ready for the annual Fall Gala Art Auction. Each year the Spearfish Arts Center celebrates the arts with its fine art auction and fundraiser, the Fall Gala. This annual event promotes the visual arts and artists. Proceeds from this event support programs and general operations of the Spearfish Arts Center and also the participating artists. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Matthews Opera House Theater. Please consider supporting the Spearfish Arts Center through an art donation for the live and silent auctions. Proceeds received from the auctioned arts may be split 50/50 with the artist or donated 100 percent to the arts center. All donations are tax deductable and donors will receive two complementary tickets to the Gala. More than $10,000 was raised at the 2009 Fall Gala. Please consider donating your artwork and supporting the Spearfish Arts Center to ensure this year’s event is just as successful as the last. The Spearfish Center for the Arts and Humanities d/b/a Spearfish Arts Center is a non-profit organization that provides the community with arts and cultural opportunities. If you would like to make a donation please contact the Executive Director at The Gallery, by phone, (605) 642-7973 or email, info@spearfishartscenter.org, prior to September 1st. Artwork must be delivered to The Gallery by Friday, September 17th.

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It is time once again for the Spearfish Arts Center Foreign Film Festival! This year, the festival will take place,in its entirity, in the Matthews Opera House. The festival will span two weekends beginning October 1st, with matinees and evening showings. The single ticket price will be $8.00, or you may purchase a four film punch card for $25. For more information and tickets, please call the Spearfish Arts Center at 605-642-7973.
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For three week-ends beginning October 15th,Community Theatre artists will produce the timeless musical "My Fair Lady" in the Matthews Opera House. Opera House veteran, Shirlene Joseph will direct the production with performances the last three weekends in October. This musical is the standard by which all others are measured. Based on Shaw's play and Pascal's movie "Pygmalion," with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, "My Fair Lady" is triumphant. With Wouldn't It Be Loverly?, With a Little Bit of Luck, The Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street Where You Live, Get Me to the Church on Time and I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face it's no wonder everyone-not just Henry Higgins-falls in love with Eliza Doolittle.

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Patrons save this date! This annual event raises funds to support programs and general operations of the Spearfish Art Center. This year’s event will take place on Friday, November 5th in the Matthews Opera House Theater. For more information, please call (605) 642-7973.

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