Brett Wesley Gallery features Eric Burwell

Brett Wesley Gallery
1112 S. Casino Center Blvd.

Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

702.433.4433
inquire@brettwesley.com
www.BrettWesleyGallery.com
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 – 6 p.m., and by appointment

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Sam Davis at Trifecta Gallery TONIGHT for Preview Thursday!

Can you imagine we are already one month into the new year?! Well love is in the air as Valentines is approaching and many of Las Vegas' great art galleries are filling up with lots of LOVE related art to celebrate the beginning of the fertility season that is just around the corner. Trifecta Gallery is no exception with a love filled exhibition by Sam Davis. I took a sneak peek at the collection a few days ago and all I could do was smile. Marty Walsh never ceases to amaze with her perfectly curated shows and this one is as perfect as they get.

So if want to avoid the masses of First Friday make sure to get over to Trifecta Gallery inside the World Famous Arts Factory in 18b - Las Vegas' awesome arts district!

Trifecta Gallery
107 East Charleston Boulevard Suite - 135
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
http://www.trifectagallery.com/

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Mowgli @ Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary Art

AMANDA HARRIS GALLERY OF CONTEMPORARY ART PRESENTS

Spray paint & Whiskey
by Mowgli

Friday, February 1, 2013, 6-10pm
The Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary Art presents a one night-show, Spraypaint & Whiskey featuring Mowgli. Mowgli is the winner of a facebook contest, and will be taking over the gallery for First Friday in February. The show will feature new works by the emerging artist, food trucks and a DJ.

About Mowgli

Mowgli is a 24 year old artist who takes inspiration from pop culture, other artists, girls he’s dated and his father’s disapproval. “Realistically, I would love to call the show ‘Sh*t I Like’ because of the straightforward nature of my art,” says Mowgli. He believes art is for everyone and takes an active interest in making his art affordable. His aspirations include giving back to the community to stay true to his artistic intentions. A portion of the proceeds generated from gallery sales and any flat donations will be given to support the local chapter of the Special Olympics. The First Friday show marks his first time showing his work in a gallery setting.

For more information, please call us at 702.769.6036 or email amanda.nelle@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you back to the gallery soon.

Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary Art 

http://www.amandaharrisgallery.com

900 Las Vegas Boulevard South Suite 150

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

Located on the first floor of Soho Lofts in the heart of the 18b Arts District

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Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the weeks of January 28th..

Thursday January 31st, 4:00 Trombone masterclass with Eliezer Aharoni, former bass trombonist with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and current Low Brass Instructor at the Jerusalem Music Center Any student is welcome, but RSVP UNLV Beam Music Center Room 159 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 Free and Open to the Public more info contact Mike Dobranski: 702 370-3521 Thursday January 31st, 5:30 Flute recital by Doctoral Student Carmella Cao program includes "Suite for Flute and Piano" by Ernst Krenek and "Suite Para Cuarteto de Maderas" by Diego Vego UNLV Beam Music Center "Doc" Rando Hall 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 Free and Open to the Public more info: 702-895-3332 http://www.unlv.edu/node/18007 Friday February 1st, 5:30 Trumpet recital by Master's student Philip Parsons, program includes "Fanfare for St. Edmundsbury" by Benjamin Britten and "Cries and "Whispers" by Ned Rorem UNLV Beam Music Center "Doc" Rando Hall 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 Free and Open to the Public more info: 702-895-3332 http://www.unlv.edu/node/18297 Friday February 1st, 7:30 Traditional Japanese Drumming "Kodo" (Taiko drum group from Japan) Smith Center Reynolds Hall 361 Symphony Park Ave. Las Vegas NV 89106 $29-$89 more info: 702-749-2000 http://www.thesmithcenter.com/events/kodo/ Saturday February 2nd, 2:00pm Youth Orchestra directed by Oscar Carrescia performs Vivaldi Piazzola Malambo and Guastavino guest artist: guitarist Marcelino Chavez Winchester Community Center 3130 S. McCleod Dr. Las Vegas NV 89121 $10 in advance $12 at the door more info: 702-455-7340 Upcoming Monday February 4th, 7:30 Joint Recital by Oboe, Bassoon and Piano professors of UNLV; Stephen Caplan, Janis McKay, and Timothy Hoft present a program including Henry Cowell, Moravec, Farancaix, and a commissioned work by Bill Douglas: "Bebop Waltz" UNLV Beam Music Center "Doc" Rando Hall 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 Free and Open to the Public more info: 702-895-3332 http://www.unlv.edu/node/18297 Nevada Public Radio For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm Have You donated to KNPR? Pledge Now at http://www.knpr.org/index.cfm Brian Paco Alvarez enculturating Las Vegas into the millennium...

Jennifer Kleven and Krystal Ramirez @ Donna Beam Gallery TONIGHT

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Women in Design 2013 this Wednesday

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Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the weeks of January 21st...

Friday January 25th, 5:30-8:30pm Flute master class and performance by Yamaha Performing Artist Tracy Harris, she will work with local Las Vegas flutists and then perform College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne Campus Horn Building Recital Hall (room 1430) (north side of building) Cheyenne Campus 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas, NV $25 cash or check made out to Las Vegas Flute Club more info: http://www.lasvegasfluteclub.com Friday January 25th, 7:00pm Trumpet and Horn recital by UNLV artists in residence: Dr. Bruce Barrie and Marian Hesse, both Grammy winning performers, program includes Vivaldi, Mazelier and Marchesi University Methodist Church 4412 S. Maryland Pkwy Las Vegas NV 89154 more info: 702-895-3332 http://www.unlv.edu/node/19707 Friday January 25th, 8:00pm Vancouver Symphony Orchestra perform Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5 in Bb Major Pianist Jon Kimura Parker joins them for Grieg's Piano Concerto Artemus Ham Hall 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 $35-$75 more info: 702-895-2787 http://pac.unlv.edu/calendar.php?event_id=2090 Saturday January 26th, 2:00 Folk/Jazz Violist Luca Carla: violin, Melodica, "Baritone violin" and Ocarina video animation by Keziat Winchester Cultural Center 3130 S. McCleod Dr. Las Vegas NV 89121 $10 in advance $12 at door more info: 702-455-7340 Saturday January 26th, 4:00 Korean Youth Orchestra of Las Vegas performs Summerlin Library 1771 Inner Circle Las Vegas 89134 Free and Open to the Public more info: 702-824-1751 http://www.lvccld.org/events/event.cfm?nID=42570 Saturday January 26th, 7:30 Opera by Virko Baley: "Holodomor" (Red Earth. Hunger) set during the great famine in Ukraine initiated by Stalin's Collectivization in 1932-33, it is a surrealist tale of terror, seduction, tragic absurdity and redemption. tenor John Duykers, Soprano Laura Bohn and baritone Tod Fitzpatrick (concert is technically part of the "Nextet" series) UNLV Beam Music Center Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 Free and Open to the Public more info 702 895-3332 http://www.unlv.edu/node/16407 Upcoming Saturday February 11th, 7:30 BBC Concert Orchestra with Keith Lockhart, Walton, Haydn and Mendelssohn cellist Sophie Shao The Smith Center for the Performing Arts $39-$119 http://www.thesmithcenter.com/events/bbc-concert-orchestra/ Nevada Public Radio For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm Have You donated to KNPR? Pledge Now at http://www.knpr.org/index.cfm Brian Paco Alvarez enculturating Las Vegas into the millennium...

Dr. Doug Peterson: A Las Vegas Legend!

You know I have been fortunate to have met a lot of really awesome people in my life. Some famous and others not so much. But each one of those individuals have brought me great joy. Whether they serenade me with amazing stories, or just simply need a shoulder to cry on, all of them have left an indelible mark in my psyche. But one person stands out above many. That person is Dr. Doug Peterson. 

Dr. Peterson was one of the founding members of the Music Department at UNLV. Back when UNLV was still called Nevada Southern University and its mascot was a confederate coyote called Beauregard. I do have to say just talking to him on the phone is like having a live history book. This year he marks his 45 anniversary with the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society Choir, who themselves celebrate their 50th season! Pretty amazing for an arts organization to have survived this long in Las Vegas. I am looking forward to seeing them perform this year and for the next 50! 

Stay tuned for I have a lot more to write about Dr. Peterson and the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society...

For more information please visit their site - http://www.snmas.com/

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Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the weeks of January 14th...

Lets go to a concert! The year has gotten off to a great start with lots of shows to enhance our musical proclivities. Thanks to Laraine's weekly report I can share little concerts and events that few people in our community would even know are happening.

Also I am exited to report that Anything Goes will be at the Smith Center next month opening February 5th. With musical score by Cole Porter, the 1930's classic is expected to bring in the crowds. If there was any musical that is at the top of my list of favs its this one. 

So turn off the TV, get out of the house and go see a concert or a show. For goodness sake we are the Entertainment Capital of the World after all!

Have a great and culturally filled week everyone.

Monday January 14th, 7:00pm 

Frienze Strings perform Schubert's String Quintet and works by Aaron Ramsey including a world premiere commissioned by the Firenze Strings-group includes
Rebecca Ramsey, Geri Thompson, Hanna Suk, Moonlight Tran and Lindsey Springer joined by special guest Martin Radunz
Starbright Theater
2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-240-1301

Thursday January 17th 4:30pm
Organ recital geared especially towards children featuring Dr. Joyce Jones
one of the country's most popular organists retired Baylor University professor
First Presbyterian Church
1515 West Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas 89102
Free and open to the public
more info: 702- 384-4554

Friday January 18th 12:00pm noon
Beijing Trio performs traditional Chinese Music, las vegas based,
the ensemble will perform traditional and contemporary musicJury Assembly Room
Lloyd D. George US Courthouse
333 Las Vegas Blvd. south
Free and Open to the Public, free lunch, or bring your meal
don't forget to bring your photo id! You may not enter without it.
more info: 702-229-3515
http://www.artslasvegas.org/performances/music.html

Friday-Sunday January 18th-20th all day

Western US Horn Symposium, master classes, lectures, concerts- all about French Horn
UNLV - HFA and Beam Music Center buildings

4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Different rates apply, $85-$155 see charts: 

http://faculty.unlv.edu/unlvhorns/wushs/registration.htmlmore info: 702-895-5431
http://faculty.unlv.edu/unlvhorns/wushs/registration.html

Friday January 18th 7:30pm
Organ Recital featuring Dr. Joyce Jones, the program includes
Ives: "Variations on America," Franck: "Pastorale," and compositions by
Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi and more
Christ Church Episcopal
2000 South Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Free and Open to the public
702-735-7655

Friday January 18th 2:00pm
Las Vegas Wind Quintet Classical Music Concert, Dave Hawley, Clarinet;
Bonnie Buhler-Tanouye, Flute; Dave Beasley, Horn; Matt Guschi, Oboe; Sam
Pisciotta, Bassoon
Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 S. Brush St.
Las Vegas NV
702-229-6383

Friday January 18th 4:00pm
Master class with Seattle University Piano Professor
Erin Chung (see bio below)
Nevada Arts Academy
6072 S. Durango
Las Vegas NV 89114
Free and Open to the Public

Saturday January 19th 4:00pm
Clark County Honor Band
UNLV Doc Rando Hall - Beam Music Center
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public702-895-ARTS

Sunday January 20th 3:00pm
Albuquerque Youth Symphony performs Rossini, Wagner
Janis and Elgar
Las Vegas Academy
315 S. 7th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101
Free and Open to the Public702-799-7800 x4063

upcoming...

Saturday January 25th 8:00pm
Vancouver Symphony performs
Grieg's Piano Concerto in a minor, soloist: Jon Kimura Parker
Prokofiev's Symphony No.
Bramwell Tovey conducts
UNLV Ham Hall - Beam Music Center
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
$35-$75
702-895-2787
http://pac.unlv.edu/calendar.php?event_id=2090

Nevada Public Radio

For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm

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Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the weeks of January 7th & 13th...

After a small winter hiatus Laraine has returned with her weekly musical happenings about town. Here are a few concerts for all to enjoy. Make sure to get out and enjoy the best of what Las Vegas has to offer culturally. Music does a body grand!

Have a great and culturally filled week.

Saturday January 12th, 2:00pm
Story, Song, Music(Song), Art and Dance exploring the culture of the Romani People featuring Oksana Marafioti (author of "American Gypsy"), Valeria Sokolova, Zarina Standridge, Elena Pisnaya Wherry and Coral Citron
Winchester Community Center
3130 S. McLeod Dr.
Las Vegas, NV
$12 at door $10 in advance
more info 702 455-7340

Saturday January 12th 8:00pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic Concert
Mozart: Don Giovanni
Sibelius: Violin Concerto featuring two time winner of the
Sphinx Competition; violinist Elena Urioste
Strauss: Death and Transfiguration
Ravel: Bolero
Smith Center Reynolds Hall
361 Symphony Park Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89106
$46-$94
more info: 702-749-2000http://lvphil.org/concert_schedule/masterworksIII.php

Sunday January 13th 3:00pm
Nevada Chamber Symphony High School String Quartet Competition
Public welcome to watch the principals of the Nevada Chamber Symphony along with Maestro Fernandez
judge the performances and select the "Final Four" award to one winning quartet
Clark County Library
1401 E. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas NV 89119
702-507-3400

Upcoming

Monday January 14th, 7:00pm
Frienze Strings perform Schubert's String Quintet and works by Aaron Ramsey including a world premiere commissioned by the Firenze Strings-group includes
Rebecca Ramsey, Geri Thompson, Hanna Suk, Moonlight Tran and Lindsey Springer joined by special guest Martin Radunz.
Starbright Theater
2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-240-1301

Friday January 18th 12:00pm noon
Beijing Trio performs traditional Chinese Music, las vegas based, the ensemble will perform traditional and contemporary music

Jury Assembly Room
Lloyd D. George US Courthouse
333 Las Vegas Blvd. south
Free and Open to the Public, free lunch, or bring your meal

don't forget to bring your photo id! You may not enter without it.
more info: 702-229-3515

http://www.artslasvegas.org/performances/music.htm

Nevada Public Radio

For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm

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Two Zero One Three!!! Happy First Friday!!!

With the new year upon us we can let go of all that is old and renew again. The best way to renew and revitalize ourselves is by celebrating with some of the better things in life; Vegas culture and a lot of Fabulous art. First Friday is here and after taking a gander at some of the artistic selections last might at Preview Thursday I think we are all in for a bit of a treat. There are some interesting collections about to entice those with artistic proclivities or not. Which means there is something for everyone. 

Come down and enjoy some Vegas Culture at its best! First Friday begins at 5pm and its FREE!!!

For more information about First Friday - http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/

Galleries and businesses in the Arts District -

Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary Art - http://amandaharrisgallery.com
The Arts Factory - http://www.theartsfactory.com/
303 North Studio - https://www.facebook.com/303NorthStudio
Cricket Studio - http://www.cricketstudio.com/
Trifecta Gallery - http://www.trifectagallery.com/
Contemporary Arts Center - http://lasvegascac.org/
Brett Wesley Gallery - http://www.brettwesleygallery.com/
The Corner Store - http://www.cornerstorefurniture.com
Cowtown Guitars - http://www.cowtownguitars.com/
Sin City Gallery - http://www.sincitygallery.com
Oryan Fine Art - http://oryanstudio.com/
Happy Panda Toys - http://www.happypandatoys.com/
Hiptazmic Studio - http://www.facebook.com/Hiptazmic
Jenny Valdez Gallery - http://jennyvaldez.weebly.com
Clay Arts Vegas - http://www.clayartsvegas.com/
Theater 7 - http://www.theatre7lv.com/
Joseph Watson Gallery - http://www.josephwatsoncollection.com/
La Chica Gallery - http://www.lachicaartnmusic.com/
Black Bird Studios - http://blackbirdstudioslv.com/
Retro Vegas - http://www.retro-vegas.com/
Skin City Body Painting - http://www.skincitybodypainting.com/
City of the World Gallery - http://cityoftheworld.org/
The Funk House Antiques - http://www.thefunkhouselasvegas.com/
Better Than New Boutique - http://betterthannewlv.com/
Electric Lemonade Boutique - http://www.facebook.com/electriclemonadeshop
Patina Decor - http://www.patinadecorlv.com/

At Emergency Arts in the Entertainment District
http://www.emergencyartslv.com/

Tasty Space Gallery - http://tastyspacelv.com
Lit'l Art Bodega - http://www.lilartbodega.com/
Kleven Contemporary - http://klevencontemporary.tumblr.com/

Other galleries located inside Emergency Arts with corresponding suite numbers -

120 Burlesque Hall of Fame, 150 Tasty Space Gallery, 145 Counterspace Gallery, 154 Peanut Butter Fish, 162 Fifth Wall Gallery, 164 Sporadica, 166 Digital Euphoria, 168 Multiplexer, 180 Action Red, 184 Other Voices Gallery, 186 Kleven Contemporary, 188 Thought Robbers Gallery, 190 Get Up Gallery, 212 Different Strokes Gallery, 219 Lil Art Bodega, 221 Maintainence Studios, 222 Tonya Harvey Photography, 223 AAA Electra Gallery

Nevada Public Radio

For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm

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Artist Mark Mellon takes on Sin City Gallery...

Every couple of months a local artist sweeps into the Arts Factory and transforms the wall outside of Sin City Gallery into an amazing mural. This month artist Mark Mellon shows of his latest anthropomorphics with just enough _________ (Noun - female anatomy) to make it very appropriate for one of Las Vegas' most sinful galleries. This mural and gallery is a must see when in Downtown. Enjoy!

For more information about Sin City Gallery - http://www.sincitygallery.com
For more information about Mark Mellon - http://www.mellonfineart.com/



Also featured at Sin City Gallery...

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For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm

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Las Vegas Arts & Culture turns 10!!! 2003 - 2013

I just want to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Years! 2013 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Las Vegas Arts and Culture blog. Started by Robert Kimberly in 2003 and handed off to me in 2005 it has been a labor of love from the beginning. I want to thank everyone who has contributed to its success over the years. Of course Robert Kimberly who created this creative mess! My trusted contributors - Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev, Onnoleigh Sweetman, Evelyn Thompson and so many more. Brian Swanson my trusted friend and designer. RaShelle Roberts my amazing Creative Coach who since 2009 has given me the vision to move onward and upward with my career and life!

Huge thanks to all the artists, gallerists, musicians, creatives of all kinds and museums that make Las Vegas Livable. To Jorge Lara at VIMMAG  David Hardy and Molly O'Donnell at Arts Vegas for reporting beautifully about the arts!!! And of course all the weeklies and local publications that are telling the world that Las Vegas is not a cultural wasteland! A special thanks to Patrick Gaffey who is the Godfather of the Arts in Southern Nevada. If you don't know him shame on you. This guy was carrying the torch way before many of us were born!

Also a special thanks to so many others who have made the arts in Southern Nevada FABULOUS!!! Diane, Jim and Lynn, Suzanne H-M & Charles, Bobbie Anne, Lamar and Pat, Flo, Joan, Candy, Myron, Jeff K, Lisa, Jeanne, Nancy, James, Richard, Shakeh, Vicki, Geri, Nancy H, Cindy D, Vasily, Hal, Art, Lynnette, Rob, Kathy, Dana, Marty, Wes, Cindy, Naomi, Julie, Jacie & Lincoln, James & Staci, Jan, Sherri, Mark, Patrick D, Dorothy, Mark Hall, Dennis, Marilyn, Aurore, Jerry, Desiree, Charles, Kenton, Jonathan, Princess Anne, Jesse, Tony H, Jaime, Joey, Jake, Gina, Laura, Dustin, Anastacio, Kimberly, Brett, Joseph, Stephen, Amber, Audrey, Tom D, Kristen, Eric, Alex, Sky, Eddie, Jennifer K, Larry & Barbara, Kendall, Mary Jane, Geoff, Scott D, Mike P, Jason, David, P Moss, James W, Matt, Andrew, Dar, Brian, Derek, Roz, Brenda, Nancy H, Todd, Jennifer & Michael, Merrit & Nikki, Cory & Leslie, Polly & Jerry, Rudy & Kathlene, Leigh & Danny, Mark and Bill, Steve & Cima, Hillary & Michael, Marlene, Marc, Amy, Dave & Heather, Denise, Dick and hundreds of others, but you know who you are! Anyway have a great new year and remember PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SUPPORT THE CULTURAL ARTS. Donate, Volunteer, just get involved! And as I always say - Artists make great pets... Adopt one now!!!

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