Galva Arts Council October Newsletter 2012
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October 2012 Volume 12, Issue 2
Board of Directors 20122013 Officers
President: Michelle Cheline Vice President: Dee Bersell Secretary: Laura Nordstrom Historian: Emily Stahl
Volunteer Coordinator: Melissa Fox
Board Members Michelle Cheline Dee Bersell
Laura Nordstrom Emily Stahl Melissa Fox Karin McIntire Greg Percifield Sue Youngstrom Shannon Murray Sarah Hahn
Rose Humphrey
Treasurer Roger Luft
Newsletter Editor Paula Luft
Volunteers Needed
You don’t have to be “artsy” to be a Galva Arts Council volunteer. We always have bunches of fun things going on. It’s a great way to meet new people, develop new interests, and get involved with an organization that works hard to have a positive impact on our community. Please contact Melissa Fox at
3093373412 to volunteer to help with any activity!
GALVA ARTS COUNCIL
Inside this issue:
Make and Take ......................... 2 Mini Tree Festival...................... 2 July 4 Art Jam .......................... 2 Chicago Cultural trip ................. 3 Photo Show Winners ................. 4 Calendar of Events .................... 5 Ongoing Activities ..................... 5 Garden Walk ....................... 6 & 7 Reservation Procedure ............... 8 Membership Information ............ 8
Michelle Cheline, President Phone: 3098830919 lcmc92@frontier.com
GAC Has Gone Electronic! * Visit our GAC Website * Become our Facebook Fan *
* Receive your Newsletter via Email *
T he Galva Arts Council now has our own Website as well as our own Facebook page, thanks to Greg Percifield and Bill Craig. 1. Read about GAC events on our Website at: http://www.galvaartscouncil.com/. 2, Become a GAC Facebook Fan at: http://www.facebookcom/pages/GalvaArtsCouncilGalvaIllinois/352047895084. 3. Receive your GAC Newsletter via email instead of snail mail by sending an email to Paula Luft at pdl@mchsi.com.
T he Galva Arts Council held its second annual "Spring in Bloom" luncheon on Saturday, May 12, 2012. We had a crowd of about 60 guests in attendance. The menu for they day was chicken salad sandwiches or ham sandwiches accompanied by many delicious salads and decadent, homemade desserts. The drawing was held for all the beautifully decorated wreaths, straw hats, birdhouses and clay pots. This year we added watering cans, and they were a "crowd favorite." All of these items were cleverly decorated by local artisans. Chances were sold on a few different occasions to try to win one these items. Michelle Cheline captured the most votes for her watering can with Anne Kaiser coming in second for her grapevine wreath. Paula Luft's watering can won third place. The Arts Council building was transformed once again into a quaint little eatery. Handmade, antique quilts covered the walls; and the tables were set with colorful fabrics and centerpieces of clay pots that were painted and potted by Nancy Anderson. Guests enjoyed a leisurely afternoon of food and fellowship.
Galva Arts Council Second Annual "Spring in Bloom”
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Galva Arts Council Make and Take
O n Saturday, November 24, the Galva Arts Council will be sponsoring our annual “Make and Take” holiday craft event. It will be held in conjunction with the Old Fashioned Christmas
weekend and minitree festival. Children can make an assortment of Christmas ornaments which are geared for ages ranging from 212 years old. The event is planned from 911 a.m. in the Arts Council building. Hours may be adjusted, so watch the Galva News for an exact schedule. A suggested donation of $1$2 is appreciated. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any questions or would like to help, please call Melissa Fox at 3093373412.
Mini Tree Festival Returns for 13th Season
T he Galva Arts Council sincerely thanks you for your past entries in the Mini Festival of Trees. As hard as it is to believe , it is time to start thinking about the 2012 Festival. We hope that you will once again consider participating in this holiday event. Due to the positive response to the wreaths, we have decided to offer them again in 2012. Assorted sizes of Mini Trees and wreaths will be available for pickup beginning October 17 at Hathaway’s True Value. We are asking that all trees and wreaths be lit. The decorated item(s) should be brought back to the Arts Council building between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, or by appointment by calling Nancy Anderson at 9323437. GAC would gladly accept undecorated mini trees or wreaths from the past if anyone wants to recycle them instead of getting rid of them another way. They can be droppped off at the
Galva Arts Council any time the building is open for Yoga on Tuesdays from 56:30 p.m., or Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. You can also set up another time by calling Nancy Anderson at 9323437. The trees will be on display during the “Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration” on Saturday, November 24. Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and during the Holiday Coffee House that evening. Additional display hours are Saturday, December 1, from 9 a.m.5 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, from 11 a.m.1 p.m. The drawing will be at 1 p.m. on December 9 in conjunction with the GAC soup luncheon, which runs from 11a.m.2 p.m . Raffle tickets will continue to be $1 each or 6 for $5. Without your help, the Festival of Mini Trees would not have become the success that it is. It is due to the creativity and talents of the artisans in our community that we are able to present one of the most eagerly awaited events of the holi
day season. Thank you for your contributions, and we hope to see you again this year.
July 4th Art Jam
T he annual 4th of July Art Jam was held again this year from 9 a.m.12 noon at Wiley Park. Twenty 4‘x6’ spaces were painted. Pictures of each space were taken and posted on the GAC facebook page. Feel free to check out the wonderful art work. Thanks to all of the artists who gave the Wiley Park blacktop a patriotic look! We hope you paint with us again next year.
The drawing for the winners of the mini trees will be at 1 p.m. on December 9 in conjunction with the GAC soup luncheon, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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E njoy a carefree, relaxing bus trip to Chicago on March 23 for the day to shop or visit the Art Institute and see the Tony Award winning Best Broadway Musical of the year “The Book of Mormon.” Vogue says, “It's the funniest musical of all time.” And The New York Times says, “It's the best musical of this century.” The Book of Mormon is Broadway’s phenomenon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q cocreator Robert Lopez. The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic gogetter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty, and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they expected. The Book of Mormon is an oldstyle musical with a modern sensibility. This blockbuster show features several big songanddance numbers accompanied by some oldfashioned Broadway belting. An equal opportunity offender, the show playfully pokes fun at religion, sexuality, poverty and race, while inspiring an aftertheshow discussion of religion in general. The charter bus will leave Galva on March 23 at 6:30 a.m. from the Municipal Parking lot and stop for a quick breakfast. Upon arriving in Chicago, students will be visiting the Art Institute. Adults will be free to leave the group to visit friends or shop. The adults will rejoin the group before the musical. We will arrive home at 8:30 p. m. It is very important to sign up early. This show is so popular that the Broadway ticket sales will not let us hold on to these tickets without being sold! Adult reservations will be taken until November 1 with full payment of $98. Fill out form below and send it in with full payment. High school students will sign up and make deposit with art teacher, Beth Russell. She will have a different form for students to fill out. ===============================================================================
Sign me up for the Chicago trip to see ‘The Book of Mormon” Trip includes: bus and theatre tickets
Name Address City/State/Zip Phone# ( ) email
Send $98 by November 1 to Susan Youngstrom, 14276 N 350 Ave, Cambridge, IL 61238
Galva Arts Council Chicago Cultural Trip Returns
KnoxGalesburg Symphony Fundraising Opportunity
I n order to encourage attendance for concerts performed in the Orpheum Theatre by the awardwinning KnoxGalesburg Symphony, the Galesburg Symphony Society Board is offering an opportunity for groups like the GAC to raise funds simply by attending the performances en masse. If a group of 10 or more sign up in advance and attends a performance with each person paying full price for each ticket the symphony will recognize the group during the performance and then, the following week, will issue a check for 50% of the face value of each ticket purchased by the group. The group can then choose to reimburse the participants or can keep the money as a "donation" by each participant. This offer stands throughout the 20122013 season. For more information, contact Karin McIntire at custserv@dixline.com or 3098543188.
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Galva Arts Council 2012 Photo Show Winners
T he Galva Arts Council Photo Show, held on July 4 during Freedom Fest, was another great success. There were 111 entries in this year’s competition. The photos were judged by Galva photographer, Roger Luft. Luft has chaired the event for the last 10 years and will pass the responsibilities on to someone else now following the 2012 show. Luft stated, “I have appreciated the enthusiasm and support of the many photographers who have continued to enter and share their work. I have also appreciated the longtime support of Community State Bank, Galva Pharmacy, and State Bank of Toulon.”
Congratulations to all of the Winners of the 2012 Galva Arts Council Photo Show.
Children’s Category:
Honorable Mention: Bady Burrow Ashley Werkheiser, Kewanee Third Place: Untitled Megan Nordstrom, Galva
Second Place: Old Church – Ashley Werkheiser, Kewanee First Place: Untitled – Megan Nordstrom, Galva
Theme Category (Urban Decay):
Honorable Mention: Long Forgotten Nancy Anderson, Galva
Third Place: Forgotten – Caron Walter, Laura, IL Second Place: Urban Renewal Denise Fishel, Galva First Place: Fill’r Up – Alice Conner, Kewanee
Beginner Category:
Honorable Mention: Phlox Drop – Caron Walter, Laura, IL Honorable Mention: Secret Garden Cheri Grabbe, Galva
Third: Asnati – Lisa Wendel, Bishop Hill Second: My Neighbor – Bill Hutchison, Galva First: Sunset Post – Caron Walter, Laura, IL
Advanced Category:
Honorable Mention: Raku Firing After Dark – Chuck Orwig, Kewanee Honorable Mention: Mystic March – Angela Pronschinskie, Kewanee
Third: Butterfly Alice Conner, Kewanee Second: Watcha Lookn’ at Guys – Chuck Orwig, Kewanee
First: Foggy Path – Lou Lourdeau, Bishop Hill
Professional Category:
Honorable Mention: Words Heather Frykman, Kewanee Honorable Mention: Evolution Heather Frykman, Kewanee
Third: Taylor Denise Fishel, Galva Second: Unnamed Danny Conner, Kewanee
First: Goose Island in Fog Danny Conner, Kewanee
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Shaolin Kung Fu Classes
J ason Lindstrom is instructing Shaolin Kung Fu classes on the top floor of the Galva Arts Council Building on Mondays and Thursdays. Children ages 510 years meet from 4:305:30 p.m., and teens and adults meet from 5:306:30 p.m. Private lessons are also available by appointment. The first lesson is free. Anyone interested in more information about Shaolin King Fu or in registering for a class should call Jason Lindstrom at 3098830192.
Yoga Classes
Y oga classes taught by Christy DeSmit continue to be very popular at the Galva Arts Council on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. Fee schedules may be discussed with Christy at the first class of each new session, or you may call her at 8531738
for more details. Come join us for an hour of contemplative relaxation and fellowship!
Volunteers Needed
T he Galva Arts Council can always use more volunteers to help with activities, events, refreshments, etc. Each year GAC board members rotate off the board of directors, and new members are needed to serve on the board. Please consider serving as a GAC board member. It’s fun and very rewarding! Please call or email Melissa Fox at 3093373412 or at artteacher130@yahoo.com to help in any way! Membership Renewals
The Galva Arts Council sends a big thank you to those who have renewed their memberships since our last newsletter was published. They are as follows: Rick & Connie Anderson, Paul & Dee Bersell, Glenn &
Sue Busse, Robert & Diana Cardiff, Nancy Sutton Century 21, Alice Conner, Christy DeSmit, Rebecca Duytschaver, Jack & Janet Engelsen, Michael & Vicki Massie, Mary & Don Mitten, Jim & Pat Raley, Rux Funeral Home, Gert Simmons, Randy & Linda Stisser, Carol Townsend, Pete & Linda VanDeVelde, Larry & Patty Varner, Vicki & David Wexell.
Reminder!
P lease check your membership expiration date on the mailing label of this newsletter. If your membership has expired, please mail the membership form on page 8 with your check to Galva Arts Council, P. O. Box 29, Galva, IL 61434.
Galva Arts Council Ongoing Activities
Expiration Date Member’s Name Street Address City, State Zip Code
Galva Arts Council Calendar of Events OCTOBER 2012
10/17 Minitrees and wreaths available at Hathaway’s 10/26 Diana Whitney & Bev Fischer rent
al 610 p.m.
NOVEMBER 2012 11/1 Chicago Bus Trip reservations due 11/4 Galva First Congregational Church
presents the film, COURAGEOUS 4 7:30 p.m., public welcome, Gloria Wilson
11/6 GAC Board Meeting 7 p.m. 11/12 Ann Smith rental 610 p.m. 11/15 Last day to pick up minitrees/
wreaths from Hathaway’s 11/17 Drop off finished trees/wreaths at
GAC, 9 a.m.2 p.m. or by appointment: Nancy Anderson 9323437
11/24 Mini Tree voting 9 a.m.4 p.m. Make & Take 911 a.m. Lunch noon2 p.m. Ol’ Fashion Christmas Coffeehouse
11/27 Kewanee Garden Club 9 a.m.noon Nancy Anderson 8543003
DECEMBER 2012 12/1 GAC Art Show & Mini Tree voting,
9 a.m.5 p.m. Christmas Market, 10 a.m.5 p.m. 12/4 GAC Board Meeting 7 p.m. 12/8 Mini Tree voting 9 a.m.noon 12/9 Mini Tree voting 111 p.m., GAC
Soup Luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.& Mini Tree Drawing 1 p.m.
JANUARY 2013
1/8 GAC Board Meeting 7 p.m. 1/12 Coffeehouse
MARTIAL ARTSJason Lindstrom (8830192), Mondays and Thursdays upstairs; Ages 510 = 4:305:30 p.m.; Teens & Adults = 5:306:30 p.m. YOGA CLASSES Christy DeSmit (8531738), Tuesdays 56:30p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays 910:30a.m.
October Coffeehouse
At right, the duo Greg Percifield and Jera Farajpanahi, along with the Campbell family and John Sloan entertained at the seasonopener October Coffeehouse.
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Galva Arts Council Garden Walk
M any garden enthusiasts enjoyed the Galva Arts Council Garden Walk which was held on Saturday, June 30. Five beautiful gardens in the Galva and Bishop Hill area were open for display. The gardeners who welcomed the public into their floral sanctuaries are: 1. Mike and Robyn Terwil
liger, 304 NE 6th Street, Galva
2. Shelly Sundquist and Al DeCrane, 19022 Bonham Rd., Galva
3. Cheri and Jim Campbell, 201 W. Main Street, Bishop Hill
4. Janene and Lou Lourdeau, 308 Christina Street, Bishop Hill
5. Beth and Roy Magnuson, 508 W. Main St., Bishop Hill
Tour participants also enjoyed light refreshments served by PEO while they purchased their tickets at the Galva Arts Council. All participants were able to register to win donated garden items created by local artisans Roger Luft, Beth Magnuson, Best Manufacturing, Robyn Terwilliger, Ryan Werkheiser, and Jeff Goard. The winners of the raffle items were Holly Hennenfest, Nancy Patterson, Wanda Kieft, Christy DeSmit, Nancy Carlson, Judy Middleton, and Kay Iniges. The Garden Walk committee of Bev Fischer, Diane Gibson, Paula Luft, Michelle Cheline, and Nancy Anderson would like to give a big thanks to all the gardeners, volunteers, and participants for making the walk a big success. Funds raised from the walk will be used for student scholarships, community activities, and future musical and artistic events held at the arts council.
At left, gardeners Mike and Robyn Terwilliger, 304 NE 6th Street, Galva
Below, gardeners Shelly Sundquist and Al DeCrane, 19022 Bonham Rd., Galva
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Galva Arts Council Garden Walk
At left, gardeners Beth and Roy Magnuson, 508 W. Main St., Bishop Hill
At right, gardeners Janene and Lou Lourdeau, 308 Christina Street, Bishop Hill
At left, gardeners Cheri and Jim Campbell, 201 W. Main Street, Bishop Hill
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Galva Arts Council Membership P. O. Box 29, Galva, IL 61434
Circle One: Student: $5 Individual: $15$24 Family: $25$49 Friend: $50$74 Patron: $75$99 Benefactor: $100 or more
Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________
_____ I would like my name added to the Volunteer List.
Membership Renewals
Y our membership renewal date is printed on your mailing label.
The Galva Arts Council depends on your membership dues to pay our expenses. Please use the form on this page to renew your membership when it expires. — Thank You!
The Galva Arts Council was established in November of 1989 and has been providing a venue
for the arts for the past 22 years.
Galva Arts Council P. O. Box 29
Galva, IL 61434
T he Galva Arts Council building is available for special events. Please follow these reservation procedures to ensure that the building will be available to you at the requested time: 1. Contact Karin McIntire at custserv@dixline.com or 3098543188 or contact Michelle Cheline at lcmc92@fronteir.com or 3098830919. to reserve the GAC building and to get the reservation agreement form.
2. Return the form and payment to Karin or Michelle to reserve the building for setup and cleanup times and for the actual event.
3. Check the calendar posted on the GAC building window to make sure your event is scheduled and that setup and cleanup times are also available.
Arts Council Building Reservation Procedures
Expiration Date Member’s Name Street Address City, State Zip Code
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