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November Abundance starts on page 7 TWO EXHIBITIONS AT RoCA Fraction of Sight: Contemporary Photography curated by Rebecca Loyche, features the works of artists who utilize the camera to capture their own vision of reality and illusion and Snowspace, open icy paintings by German artist Vivian Kahra depict images of snowy travel and sport using white space as the focal point. Of special interest is Lauren Orchowski's Diorama Rocket Science, an interpretation of playgrounds below star studded night sky contained within a large walk-in black box room. On view through Dec 2 Art Students League • mARa Bloom: Mixed Media Collage In this imaginative course, spontaneity & willingness to embrace surprise is a prerequisite to success and artistic growth. Materials for collage collected by each student allow vision of a personal nature to arise authentically with guidance and a supportive environment. Sunday, Nov 15 from 10am to 4pm. $90 per session, with lunch included. • Classes: Drawing. Painting: (Figurative, Still Life, Plein Air, Abstract). Sculpture (in Clay, Stone, Wood, Metal). Mixed Media. Forging. Portfolio Development. Technical Sessions for Welding & Casting. Bronze Pours: (check for dates). Open Sketch with Model: Evenings: Uninstructed drawing from the model, short and long poses, every Tues & Wed evening from 6:45 to 10. $15 per session, $10 for members. • Class News: Popular painting teacher, Karen O’Neil’s class will be followed by a new student and blogger; if you’ve wondered about taking a class, check out Betty Ming Liu’s blog: http://web.me.com/boopliu/e_Blog/Home/En tries/2009/10/16_Art_lesson__Who_knew_pain ting_white_objects_could_be_so_profoundly_in sane.html For more info please visit the website: wwww.theartstudentsleague.org come by for a visit, or call Vytlacil at 845-359-1263. Please preregister at least 3 days before all events. Miniature & Dollhouse Show e Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road New City. Show Hours: Tues thru Sun, noon to 4pm. Info: www.rocklandhistory.org or call (845) 634-9629. Opening reception for the 34th Annual Miniature & Dollhouse Show will be Sun, Nov 22 from 1 to 4pm. Entitled A Serendiptiy! the show runs through Sun, Feb 14, 2010. Serendipity is defined as the accidental discovery of something fortunate, while looking for something entirely unrelated. Young people of all ages and their families are invited to find serendipitous moments among the dollhouses, miniature train sets and other treats in two galleries. Showcased will be works by the Clarke Dunham Studio, with a complete smallscale train set. Dunham is well known for his fantastic trains and landscapes exhibited at Citi Corps in New York City. Miniatures by artists Sandra Mirque, Susan Farni and others will be on view. is year’s curator is Joanne Potanovic. Don’t miss the Museum Shop with its treasure trove of unique holiday gift items. Enter the museum raffle for fabulous prizes. Admission: $7 adults & HSRC members; $3 kids under 12. Price includes free Sunday admission to the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House from noon to 4pm. Half-price for groups of 10+ by reservation. Hopper House in November Edward Hopper House Art Center, 82 N. Broadway, <strong>Nyack</strong>. Gallery hours: urs-Sun, 1-5 pm. Info online at www.hopperhouse.org e-mail info@hopperhouse.org phone (845) 358-0774. • Family Sing-Along Ages 2 thru 6 with adult. Sukey Molloy sings original & traditional songs. Tickets in advance or at the door, $10 adult, $5 child. Call (845) 353-2268 or e-mail info@playmovesing.com Sat, Nov 7 at 10am • Readings Painter & photographer Stanford Kay and Buzz Spector consider the book as subject, object and material. Reception Sun, Nov 1, 2—4pm. Oct 31 thru Dec 6 WORKSHOPS • School Vacation Art Workshop Prints from Nature: Autumn Leaf Monoprints. Fee: $15 HH members, $17 non-members; supplies included. Contact Hopper House to register. Wed Nov 11, 11-12:30 for 8 to 11 year olds. • Hopper House Art Club for Teens Create an attention-getting portfolio. is course focuses on figure drawing, painting and mixed media for High School juniors, seniors and others planning to enter college as an art major. Taught by Elizabeth Sayles, illustrator of more than 25 books for children. Meets second Sat, 10:30—noon. Details: www.HopperHouse.org • Songwriters’ Workshop Meets Mon, Nov 9 at 7:30—9:30pm (2nd Mon each month). Details: www.HopperHouse.org • Weekly Monitored Figure Drawing Every urs (except anksgiving) 7:30—10pm. Details: www.HopperHouse.org Why Clay? An exhibition exploring the rich history of pottery at the Art School at Old Church opens Oct 30 and runs through Nov 20. On display: works by 25 distinguished ceramic artists whose functional pieces represent techniques and processes of contemporary ceramics—handbuilding, wheel-throwing; specially formulated glazes and firing techniques carry the artist’s individual voice through the process, to the finished pots. A documentary film on the life and work of Karen Karnes, will be screened on Fridays, Oct 30 and Nov 13 at 10:30am. Both the exhibition and film screenings are free and open to the public. ough none of the works on exhibit will be for sale, many of the potters will be part of the 35th Annual Pottery Show & Sale in December. Info: please call (201) 767-7160. Women In Photography Varied Viewpoints, a showing of the works of seven women in photography, including Sally Savage, of Piermont, will be on view from Nov 8 through Dec 13 at the Azarian McCullough Art Gallery, St. omas Aquinas College, 125 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. An artist’s reception is planned for 3 to 5pm, Sun, Nov 15. Islamic Arts Lecture • Social Change & Islamic Culture: the relationship between art and society detailing the culture and political history of Dubai by Dr. Rosanne Martorella, Prof. Emerita from William Patterson University. With photos & artwork. Tues, Nov 17 at 7pm PERFORMANCE ART Gamelan Son of Lion at GAGA GAGA, 55 Railroad Ave, Garnerville, NY in the Village of West Haverstraw, Rockland County. Info (845) 947-7108. Founded in 1976, Gamelan Son of Lion is a composers' collective performing on a combination of Javanese-made and American handmade percussion instruments, presented here with works by dancers and other artists. e public is invited. ere is no charge for admission. Sun, Nov 8 at 3pm. <strong>The</strong> Rogue Players perform In a playfully updated version of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, the rock band Aragon takes a rest from their tour at the home of Mr. Leonato; two of the band members fall in love with girls who live there. A lively comedy set in 1978 with songs from Foreigner, Earth Wind and Fire, and Donna Summer. For children over eight years of age & their families. Much Ado About Nothing will be presented at five performances on Fri, Nov 6 at 8pm, Sat, Nov 7 at 8pm, Fri, Nov 13 at 8pm and at two performances on Sat, Nov 14 at 2pm & 8pm at Palisades Presbyterian Church, 177 Washington Spring Rd, Palisades, NY Poetry & Music Performed Jane LeCroy and collaborators perform poetry & music at Piermont Reformed Church, 361 Ferdon Ave. in Piermont. Info: janelecroy.com or piermontchurch.org 8pm on Sat, Nov 7 First Friday Film Series • e Lives of Others Set in East Berlin five years before the fall of the Berlin Wall, e Lives of Others (2006) is a riveting, profoundly human spy film with several twists—including a powerful emotional shock at the end. A supremely intelligent, unfailingly honest film, featuring a haunting performance by the late Ulrich Mühe. Free showing Fri, Nov 6 at 7:30pm at Piermont Library, 25 Flywheel Park West, Piermont. Info: (845) 359-4595. November Abundance continues on page 10 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Nyack</strong> <strong>Villager</strong> November, 2009 9