Imperfect Justice. Next, Celeste Rivera, Humanities Montana Lecturer, gave a slide presentation on “Partnership in Story Telling: The Literature of Frank B. Linderman (1869-1928).” Linderman’s interviews with important figures such as Plenty Coup, and his translations of Native stories give insights into Native life before and immediately after the Indian relocations onto reservations. On June 29, Open Book Club will host John Maclean who will present his newest book, The Esperanza Fire: Arson, Murder and the Agony of Engine 57 which delves into the story behind the deaths of five fire fighters killed in a deliberately-set fire in southern California in 2006. Crown of the Continent Community Cinema— Jenny Rohrer has been soliciting input on films the community might like to see. The Oscar winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man” was the first chosen and has already been viewed ...of the Continent by a packed crowd at the Grizzly Claw Trading Community Co. A second showing in the Swan area will be scheduled for sometime in June. “Incredible!” “Unbelievable!” were the phrases repeated over and over at the conclusion of this documentary that contrasts the adoration of South African music fans for Sixto Rodriguez and the humility of the man who didn’t learn of his fame until some three decades later.
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Jenny Rohrer is also again in charge of Backstage at Loon & Fish, this time in partnership with Clearwater Resource Council, and they already have some great film offerings lined up for that event.
Reaching Out In fulfillment of the terms of the AAI Outreach Grant that she received last year, Merrily Dunham contacted Seeley Swan High School art teacher Danni Parcell and together they decided to create an Emerging Artist Exhibit showcasing the works of our high school students. One of the immediate problems they faced was the lack of funds to buy enough framing and matting materials for the whole class. Merrily reached out to her fellow AAI members, and John and Harry Mercer and Kris Gullikson graciously donated frames, while Ken Dvorak and Merrily came up with complementary matting. Merrily presented a watercolor demonstration to two art classes, then each of the nineteen students was encouraged to choose his or her own subject matter and medium. Their works ranged from realistic landscapes to abstract and imaginative images done in watercolor, acrylic, and ink pen. The students also wrote a short paragraph or poem to accompany their work. Merrily demonstrated how to cut a mat and complete the framing. She reports that the students seemed to enjoy the project, and were proud of their finished work.
Swan Valley Performing Arts Supporters 2012-2013 Season
Russ & Larrine Abolt June & Gordon Ash William & Katherine Beers Bob & Sue Cushman Anne Dahl Steve & Betsey Ellis Tom & Mary Fitzsimon David & Penny Johnson Claudia and Marty Kux Steven & Sharon Lamar Joan and Tom McGuire Dixie and Neil Meyer Jan Mielke Mary Miester & Doug Anderson Nina & Dennis Monson Christopher Owings David & Sandi Pogge Gene & Carla Schade Patricia Sinz Georgina & Walter Staggs Dan & Susan Stone Alan & Susan Taylor Cilla Moseley & Doug Willett Jill & Rich Wiseman Jody Wolff Dodie Wood & Jon Wittrich
Jim Haueter assisted with hanging the pictures at the Seeley Swan Medical Center where The Emerging Artist Exhibit will first be on display. Following that, the exhibit will return to Seeley Swan High School, the showing there inaugurated with a reception for the students and families.
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