WalkingStick is considered one of today’s most accomplished Native American artists and a leading practitioner of contemporary landscape painting. The exhibition, which opens Feb. 11 and runs through May 7, features more than 60 of her most notable paintings, drawings, sculptures and notebooks.
Admission to the talk is $5 for museum members and $10 for non-members. A special non-member combo ticket is available for $25 and includes admission to the special exhibition and a reception following the talk. For more information and reservations, call 937-223-4ART (4278) or visit the museum’s website.
UD will stage Dorothy Stang opera
“Angel of the Amazon,” an opera that celebrates the life and service of Sister Dorothy Stang, will be performed at the University of Dayton’s Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Composed by Evan Mack, the opera will feature the UD Chorale directed by Robert Jones.
Born and raised in Dayton, Stang joined the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur at 17. She spent nearly four decades as a missionary in Brazil, where she became a naturalized citizen. She lived in primitive conditions in the rain forest, taught peasants sustainable farming techniques and fought illegal logging and ranching. She was shot to death in Brazil, on Feb. 12, 2005, as part of a land dispute over the displacement of peasants.
The University of Dayton granted Stang an honorary degree a year after her death, and in 2008, the United Nations named her a Human Rights Prize recipient.
“The opera’s mission is to connect people to Sister Dorothy’s story on an emotional level,” said Mack. “My hopes are that through the power of storytelling and music, audiences will make a greater bond to Dorothy’s story and life work helping the poor. The performance in Dayton will be very special since it is where she was raised.”
Mezzo Soprano Tascha Anderson will sing the role of Sister Dorothy. Baritone Jose Rubio reprises his role as Luiz from the original NYC production. The event is free, with a suggested contribution of $10.
TV documentary celebrates Victoria Theatre
“Making History: Victoria Theatre,” a 30-minute historical documentary premiering on ThinkTV16 at 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, with an encore presentation at 9:30 p.m., is narrated by award-winning actor and Dayton native Martin Sheen. The show, a collaboration between ThinkTV and the Victoria Theatre Association, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the theater.
Originally named The Turner Opera House, today’s Victoria Theatre opened in 1866 and has survived two fires, a flood, and threat of demolition in 1975.
Scholastic Art Award exhibit at K12 Gallery & Tejas
Artwork created by Miami Valley teens in grades 7-12 is currently on display at K12 Gallery & TEJAS (Teen Educational Joint Adult Studio.”
The Miami Valley Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibit, which will be on display through March 3, showcases this year’s outstanding student work including film, video, animation, writing, photography, painting, sculpture, fashion, drawing, graphic design and ceramics.
In total, K12 received over 1,400 student artwork submissions from a 10-county area with winners chosen by a panel of local artists, authors, educators, and arts professionals. Judging was based on originality, technical skill, and emergence of personal vision or voice.
Gold Key recipients will compete for national honors at the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards held in New York City at Carnegie Hall. The national program, in its 93rd year celebrates future artist and upcoming processes. National winners and educators receive more than $250,000 in awards and scholarship.
The Miami Valley Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibit concludes with a student award ceremony from 6-9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3. The exhibition and ceremony event is open and free to the public. The gallery is located at 341 S. Jefferson, Dayton.
Attention, photographers!
The Tecumseh Land Trust is looking for winter-themed photos of plants, animals, and the natural world. The winning photo and honorable mentions will be featured on TLT’s website as well as on its Facebook page and the top winner will receive a winter care package.
Amateur and professional photographers are invited to participate by submitting up to two pictures to sunflowers@tecumsehlandtrust.org along with your completed entry and waiver form. The form can be found on the organization’s website: www.tecumsehlandtrust.org. The deadline is March 1.
“Dear Mr. President” project announced
WYSO Public Radio is partnering with four public library systems for a day of recording on Saturday, Feb. 18 as part of the station’s “Dear Mr. President” project.
Miami Valley residents are invited to write a short letter to President Trump about what he and his administration need to know about their community, neighborhood or family. Letters may be written, recorded as an voice memo or song, or crafted as a piece of visual art. Jess Mador, WYSO’s managing editor, says they want to hear from people across our region about their thoughts, concerns and hopes for the next four years and beyond.
WYSO staff and Community Voices producers will be on site Feb. 18 at these local library branches from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to record letters from the public: Greene County: Yellow Springs, Fairborn, Cedarville, Xenia; Clark County: downtown Springfield; Wright Memorial: Oakwood and Dayton Metro libraries including Northwest, Huber Heights, Miami Township and Brookville.
WYSO will showcase letters from the “Dear Mr. President” project later this year on the air at 91.3 FM and on its website, wyso.org.
Dayton Jewish Chorale will perform at Cox Arboretum
Tu B’Shevat, an annual Jewish holiday marked by the planting of trees, will be celebrated in the Miami Valley this year with a concert at Cox Arboretum at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12.
The event will feature the Dayton Jewish Chorale made up of singers from synagogues throughout our area. Jewish music spanning the centuries and the globe will be featured — from Baroque to modern day in English, Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish.
The concert will be followed by a light reception. You’re asked to RSVP to Karen Steiger at (937) 610-1555.
Yoga at the DAI
The Dayton Art Institute’s Yoga at the Museum series continues on Sunday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, March 5.
On Feb. 12, the DAI partners with Indigo Yoga for a session from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The session will be followed by a champagne toast, and attendees are invited to explore the museum’s permanent collection galleries. On March 5, certified yoga instructor Emily von Stuckrad will lead a 60-minute gentle yoga practice at 11 a.m. followed by 15 minutes of food/meditation pairing, and mimosas.
All sessions are now priced at $15 for museum members and $18 for non-members with advance registration requested. For more information or to register for Yoga at the Museum, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/yoga or call (937) 223-4ART (4278) during regular museum hours. Tickets for most Dayton Art Institute events, exhibitions and programs may also be purchased online at www.etix.com.
Artists sought for Columbus Arts Festival
The Greater Columbus Arts Council in partnership with American Electric Power (AEP) is looking to commission an artist or team of artists to create an outdoor public art light installation at the 2017 Columbus Arts Festival. The public art project will be a prominent feature at the Festival, an annual three-day celebration of the arts which begins June 9, 2017.
The opportunity is open to established professional artists or teams of artists living in Ohio; collaborations are encouraged. The chosen artist(s) will receive $25,000 to cover all costs. Applicants should have experience creating, fabricating and installing public art.
The artist application deadline is Feb. 17 by 5 p.m. The chosen artist or team of artists will be announced by March 1. Full details and submission forms are available at columbusartsfestival.org/lights.
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