Susan Moore's collection of paintings, "Life Through My Eyes," will be on display at the Del Norte County Courthouse through Nov. 14. Photo: Courtesy of DNACA

From the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness:

Arts Notes for the Art Scene of Wednesday 10/16/19
Curry County
Brian Scott Gallery
Brian Scott Gallery, located at 515 Chetco Ave in Brookings, is featuring watercolor landscapes and florals by Magda Druzdzel for the month of October. Alongside this work, the Gallery showcases more than 25 artists. The Gallery invites you to network while enjoying coffee, tea, and an ocean view on their patio in the Snug Studio for Brown Bag Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each week with Pete Chasar discussing all things art as well as live music entertainment. The patio is always open with the Gallery, from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Tomorrow’s music is provided by Lon Goddard. For more information, call 541-412-8687.
 
Manley Art Center and Gallery
The Manley Art Center and Gallery at 433 Oak St in Brookings is featuring work by guest artist Karen Staal through November 2. The Gallery is open 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Children of all ages are invited to the Center on Saturdays to see work created by member artists and to work in the classroom. For more information, call 541-469-1807 or visit www.pelicanbayartassociation.org.
 
Friends of Music
Brookings Harbor Friends of Music continues their 35^th season with ATOS Trio, acclaimed German piano trio on Sunday, November 3. The rest of their season will include: Michael Brown, pianist, composer, and Lincoln Center emerging artist on Sunday, January 5; St. Petersburg Piano Quartet, Grammy-nominated ensemble on Sunday, February 9; Jasper String Quartet, with violin, cello and viola on Sunday, March 15; Rastrelli Cello Quartet, between-the-genres Russian ensemble on Sunday, April 5; and Mayuko Kamio, returning favorite virtuoso violinist on Sunday, April 26. Tickets are available for purchase at Wright’s Custom Framing at 810 Chetco Ave in Brookings. Tickets are $20 per event or $110 for the full season. Children 18 and under receive free admission. The season concludes on May 17 with their annual, free-of-charge scholarship concert with Alexander Tutanov, professor of piano at Southern Oregon University, and will feature students selected as scholarship recipients. All performances take place at 3:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 102 Park Ave in Brookings. For more information, call 541-469-7625 or visit www.brookingsharborfriendsofmusic.org.
 
Fog and Fine Art Gallery
Located in Wright’s Custom Framing and Art Supply at 810 Chetco Ave in Brookings, the Fog and Fine Art Gallery displays many local artists showing a variety of media including jewelry, pottery, painting, and more. The Gallery also has a dedicated classroom that inspires new and seasoned artists with workshops. The Gallery is open from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday. For more information on class listings, painting demonstrations, and featured artists, call 541-469-7900 or visit them on Facebook @WrightsCustomFraming. 
 
Del Norte County
DNACA’s Juried Multimedia Show
The prospectus and entry form are now available for the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness’ 28^th Annual Juried Multimedia Show. The show intake will be from 5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14 at the Del Norte Superior Court at 450 H St in Crescent City. The exhibit will be on display until the public reception honoring the participating artists from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16. Artists may enter up to two pieces for $10 per piece. Those who are juried into this show become eligible to be asked to hang a solo show later this year in the courthouse or airport. Pick up a copy of the prospectus and entry form in Crescent City at 2^nd St Gallery at 1228 2^nd St, Crescent Harbor Gallery at 140 Marine Way, or at the Gallery of Arts & Culture at 175 H St. In Brookings, they are available at Brian Scott Gallery at 515 Chetco Ave, Fog and Fine Art Gallery at 810 Chetco Ave, or Manley Art Center and Gallery at 433 Oak St. Contact DNACA at dnaca_cc@icloud.com or 707-464-1336 for more information.
 
Arts for Veterans
The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness is offering complimentary season tickets to the 37^th Performance Series for veterans who self-identify as disabled and their family members.
 
The next course of guitar workshops with teaching artist Dale Morgan takes place in the Fireside Room of the VFW Hall at 810 H St in Crescent City. Beginning class is from 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. on Mondays, through November 18. Intermediate class is from 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, through November 19.
 
A Qi Gong and Tai Chi class will take place at Pacific Northwest Physical Therapy at 255 I St in Crescent City from 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m. on Saturday. Participants will be led by teaching artists Andres and Kate Monreal in basic postures and eight Brocades. Wear comfortable clothes to stretch in and athletic shoes.
 
A drum circle led by Mombo Hernandez will take place from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 at Margaret Keating Elementary School at 300 Minot Creek Rd in Klamath. Hand drums and percussion instruments will be provided. 
 
All workshops are free-of-charge to veterans and their family members. Families are eligible whether or not the veteran participates. DNACA’s Arts for Veterans program is funded in part by Veterans in the Arts, a program of the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at arts.ca.gov. For more information, contact DNACA at dnaca_cc@icloud.com or 707-464-1336.
 
Coast Redwoods Art Association
Coast Redwoods Art Association’s Crescent Harbor Gallery, located at 140 Marine Way in Crescent City, will display their Annual National Juried Show during October. October’s demo will now be led by DéDé Nicolls on “reaping the harvest” at noon on October 24, preceded by a potluck. Saturdays from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the gallery include a papier maché program. Sundays from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. include a still-life drawing group. Mondays from 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. offer a space and good company for artists and crafters. The Del Norte County Library at 190 Price Mall is also displaying work by member artists Nancy Chernak and Muriel Northrip. For more information, call 707-464-9133.
 
Music in the Redwoods
Music in the Redwoods, presented by the Del Norte-Curry Community Concert Association, is celebrating 70 years of bringing quality live entertainment to our community. Their 2019-20 season will continue with Trio Confero at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25. The remainder of their season includes: The Maxwell Quartet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, and Duo Aliada at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17. All concerts take place at Crescent Elk Auditorium at 994 G St in Crescent City. Season tickets are $50 per person, individual tickets are $20 per adult, and children under 18 receive free admission. For more information, call 707-951-3102 or visit musicintheredwoods.com. 
  
Art in Public Places
The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness’ Art in Public Places exhibit in the Del Norte Superior Court at 450 H St in Crescent City is a collection of paintings by Susan Moore titled “Life Through My Eyes.” It will be on display through November 14. The courthouse is open from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays except for state holidays. DNACA’s Art in Public Places exhibit on the mezzanine of the CEC airport at 1650 Dale Rupert Rd is titled “Fly Away with Me: A Year of Travel Photography,” a collection by Catherine Balck; this exhibit will be available for viewing through November 7. The airport terminal’s regular hours are 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. weekdays, 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturdays, and 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Sundays. For more information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or dnaca_cc@icloud.com. 
 
California Guitar Trio
The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness continues its 37^th Season with a concert by California Guitar Trio at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16. The Trio is a returning Del Norte favorite, playing acoustic fusion guitar that includes everything from classical to jazz to rock to world music. Tickets are available at Del Norte Office Supply at 240 I St in Crescent City and at Wright’s Custom Framing at 810 Chetco Ave in Brookings. General tickets are $18, senior (65+) and transitional-aged youth (18-25) are $15, and students (k-college, full-time) are $12. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, which opens at 6:15 p.m. For more information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or dnaca_cc@icloud.com. 
 
DNACA’s 37^th Season Tickets
Season tickets for the Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness’ 2019-20 season will be available until the second concert on November 16. The remaining four concerts in the series are: California Guitar Trio, returning favorite fusion ensemble on Saturday, November 16; Barrio Manouche, Gypsy jazz and flamenco dance on Friday, February 21; Okaidja Afroso, Ghanaian music, dance and storytelling on Friday, April 3; and Sarah Hagen in her one-woman comedy, “Perk up, Pianist!” on Saturday, May 9. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and take place at Crescent Elk Auditorium at 994 G St in Crescent City. Season tickets still provide a discount to the remaining four individual performances and are transferable and replaceable if lost. They are in Crescent City at Del Norte Office Supply at 240 I St and in Brookings at Wright’s Custom Framing at 810 Chetco Ave. General season tickets are $70, Senior (65+) are $55, Student (K-College, Full-Time) are $45, and Group (4 people total) are $160. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door of the next concert, beginning at 6:15 p.m. For more information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or dnaca_cc@icloud.com. 
   
Gallery of Arts and Culture
The Gallery of Arts and Culture at 175 H St is featuring photography from artist Ronald Kusina. Kusina has been active in restorative fisheries work since 1984 and his interest in photography awakened while documenting that work. He won grand prize in photography at the 2016 Utah State Fair, a juried exhibition with over 100 entries. He is a published author and photographer with a current article appearing in the August 2019 issue of Landscape Photography magazine. The Gallery also has watercolor paintings by Nan Marie Wineinger on display at Redwood Urgent Care at 286 M S where the public is welcome to meet the staff and enjoy the art. The Gallery is open 11:00 a.m-6:00 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. For more information, call 707-464-4745. 
 
Coloring Book
DNACA’s first coloring book will be available for sale through the DNACA office at 501 H St, Suite 8 in Crescent City during office hours of 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, as well as these local outlets: the Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center at 1001 Front St, Crescent Harbor Gallery at 140 Marine Way, Del Norte Office Supply at 240 I St, the Mail Room at 900 Northcrest Dr, and the Yurok Country Visitor Center at 101 Klamath Blvd in Klamath. A great gift for any special occasion, this book is hand drawn by local artist Rosemary Garcia, highlighting the “wild side” of Del Norte County with colorful critters. The coloring book includes captions in English, Tolowa, and Yurok and at the tail end of the book are factoids about each of the 17 featured creatures. For more information, contact DNACA at 707-464-1336 or dnaca_cc@icloud.com. 
 
California Redwoods Art Association
The California Redwoods Art Association’s 2^nd St Gallery, located at 1228 2nd St in Crescent City, offers featured artists, a gift shop, and workshops in varying media available with prior registration. The Gallery is also displaying members’ collections throughout the community, including: Sutter Coast Hospital and their Infusion Center, Vita Cucina, and Wild Rivers Community Foundation. For more information or to register, call 707-460-1414.

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