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Below- Artist Peg Sandin arrived early to put the finishing
touches on the exhibit. Several Theatre volunteers also arrived
early to give Peg a helping hand. The result was worth the
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The exhibit opened in conjunction with the opening of Festival
Ironwood, however Inspired by the Lake is not only an exhibit of
great art, it is an entire program of events created through the
collaboration of Peg Sandin and Theatre Director Phil Kucera.
Pictured above Phil and his wife, Judy arrive for the premier.
Phil is doing a great job in directing the theatre's operation.
Many needed improvements to the Theatre have been made by Phil
and his many volunteers. |
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This is a large show that consists of thirty watercolor
creations, and it is exhibited on both floors of the Theatre. On
the second floor, in addition to the many works of art, there
was entertainment and a really great spread of food prepared by
Jeanne Walston. Jeanne and husband Ben celebrated thirty-four
years of doing business in downtown Ironwood. The food at last
night’s reception was very, very good. |
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Pictured above, artist Sandin discusses her painting "Lake
Superior Rock Collection" with Judge Massie and his wife Janice
Massie.
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Saturday evening at 6:00pm. There will be a public reception and
exhibit celebration. A special evening is planned for area
residents, that will begin with a traditional Anishinabe Water
and Pipe Ceremony, that honors the Lake and its importance with
Native American People. If you are able to attend this exciting
event, bring along a vessel of water to contribute to the
gathering of waters. |
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In addition to meeting the artist, and that
alone would make the evening worthwhile, there will also be
entertainment, food and refreshments.
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As our readers know, IronwoodInfo has
reported on over thirty wonderful art shows over the last three
years. Unfortunately, most of those exhibits were in the
Houghton/Hancock - Calumet Cultural Triangle. It was a truly
great experience to be able to attend an exhibit of this quality
in my home town! Hopefully, Phil Kucera, will be able to bring
more of these wonderful experiences to Ironwood.
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above - artist Amanda Szot and Foenix attend opening evening of
Santin Exhibit |
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Phil told us that it was always the
intentions of the Theatre creators, that our beautiful Theatre
be the home and centerpiece for culture in Ironwood. Thanks to
Phil and all his dedicated and hard working volunteers, it
appears that that goal will now be achieved.
The Sandin's
exhibit
“Inspired by the Lake” will be open to the public through
August 7th and is open Monday through Saturday from
10 AM to 5 PM. The Exhibit moves on to Calumet in September
where it will open at the Vertin Gallery, one of three Art
Galleries in that small community. |
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