Friday, July 29, 2011

In the gallery -- August 2011

Floating into the Library's Mary Bishop Memorial Art Gallery, on a silent melody meant for strings, drifts the August Exhibition PAINT ME A SYMPHONY: The Acrylic and Mixed Media Paintings of Cheryl Kaldahl a nationally known artist, vocalist, composer and musician, whose diverse background allows her to weave her unique expression of the arts into her creations. In the Display Cases are A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS: Antiques loaned by the members of the Montgomery County Antique Study Club. In her Artist's Statement Cheryl tells us that for her whole life she has been immersed in the sheer beauty of her Indiana environment, and this immersion has been the inspiration for her creative expressions. She learned silence and to listen to the music of her surroundings from her heritage. While walking in the woods, with the wind whispering through the pine needles, her creative spirit is awakened. She listens with her heart, reflecting on her subject, and quietly interprets what she has been drawn to paint or musically compose. On her magical artistic journey her work evolves as she blends new techniques with old.

Cheryl Kaldahl art has been featured in numerous exhibitions, collaborations, featured artist events, juried shows and art fairs. She has received private oil and watercolor instruction and has taken workshops from some of the most highly respected artists in the country.

Cheryl honors her father's artistic lineage by combining his innovative faux painting techniques with her own unique flair, creating a fresh, exclusive style.

Cheryl is the proud owner of Juxtapose: Art & You Gallery, in the Arts & Market District in downtown Lafayette, IN. She has found great joy and fulfillment in doing workshops for the community. She has been commissioned to illustrate a children's book entitled ANGELS IN MY EARS.

Always marching to the beat of her own drum, Cheryl has excelled in the music industry as well. She studied with a Doctor of Music from the Chicago Conservatory of Music and received private classical Piano instruction as well as private Piano Master Classes from visiting professors. Cheryl also received instruction on Composition and Music theory and Concert Piano Refinement. She holds numerous regional and statewide vocal and piano awards. She declined three California record offers to pursue her love of music through teaching. She has taught private piano, organ, voice, guitar, band digital piano/keyboard, and group music education classes.

Through the years she has been a Regional and Indiana State Piano Performance and Theory Judge, President of the Tippecanoe Music Teachers Association, Board Member of the Wabash Valley Watercolor Society, Stage Manager and Performer at Lafayette Civic Theatre, performing actress for regional theaters including musical theater, regional and national piano/vocal performer, and has made TV and radio guest musical appearances.

The Antique Study Club of Montgomery County meets once a month in member's homes to study antiques acquired by members. They are interested in everything old and interesting. They love to share their treasures with others and occasionally, when room becomes scarce, they will sell them so they can put out something newly acquired.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

American Revolution lecture

The Revolutionary War Veterans Association presents 

"3 Strikes of the Match: Hear the Forgotten History of April 19, 1775, The Day Our Nation Was Born." 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6-8 PM 

CDPL, Meeting Room A 

They will discuss Paul Revere's ride and the first day of the Revolution. The following questions will be answered: 
1. When and where was the American Revolution fought and won? 
2. When and where did the Revolutionary War actually start? 
3. What caused the professional British Army to break and run after a two minute encounter with colonial farmers and shopkeepers? 
4. Who fired the first shots of the Revolutionary War? 
5. What's the difference between history and heritage? 

This event is sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Association and CDPL.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Genealogy Club Meeting

The Genealogy Club of Montgomery County IN Corp will have the program

"Round Table: Tell About One of Your Civil War Period Ancestors"
by club members and guests in the Donnelly Room at CDPL
August 9th, 2011 at 7 PM
Public Invited! Call: (765)-362-2242, Ext 118 or Ext 117 at Reference Desk or email at gen@cdpl.lib.in.us for more information.

Yu-gi-oh!

YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT
When: Thursdays @ 5:15PM
Where: CDPL's Basement meeting room
Cost: free
Call: Michael Gurney at 765-307-4253 to sign-up
Sponsored by CDPL
 
FYI! What is Yu-gi-oh?
""Game King" or "King of Games" is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games. Most of the incarnations of the franchise involve the fictional trading card game called Duel Monsters (originally known as Magic & Wizards), where each player uses cards to "duel" each other in a mock battle of fantasy "monsters". The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is the real world counterpart to this fictional game on which it is loosely based. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Summer at the Museum

Summer at the Museum continues through mid-August -- so you still have time to visit the Carnegie Museum and earn prizes for completing activities. Go for it!

See the CMMC blog "Collage" for details.

Bob Ross Class

Bob Ross Class


When: Saturday, Jul 30, 2011
Cost: $45
Time: 9am to 4pm

Paint your own painting! Join Dick Murray as he teaches you the Boss Ross "Wet on Wet" technique while painting "After the Frost."
 
Supplies you need to bring are posted by his painting near the Circulation Desk.

Saturday, July 09, 2011

After-Hours Genealogy Club Meeting

Join the Genealogy Club for 
After-Hours Genealogy Research at CDPL!
Friday July 22, 2011, 5-9pm

5:00 pm - Pizza in the Donnelley room (no charge, but donations accepted)
5:45-9:00 pm - Research in local history and reference area (no time limit on computers)

Advanced arrival (before 5:00 pm) is required. Library is locked at 5:00 pm.

Visitors Welcome! Please confirm your expected attendance by Wednesday July 20. Call 765-362-2242 ext 118 or email gen@cdpl.lib.in.us.

Friday, July 08, 2011

Scrapbooking

Want to scrapbook?

Saturday, July 16th:  9am to 4:30pm

Join Deb Slater as she gives you ideas and use of her tools to make wonderful scrapbooks.(Bring your own materials for a fun filled day!)

FREE!

Sponsored by CDPL

Yu-gi-oh!

YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT
When: July 14th at 5:15PM
Where: CDPL's Basement meeting room
Cost: free
Call: Michael Gurney at 765-307-4253 to sign-up
Sponsored by CDPL
 
FYI! What is Yu-gi-oh?
""Game King" or "King of Games" is a Japanese manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. It has produced a franchise that includes multiple anime shows, a trading card game and numerous video games. Most of the incarnations of the franchise involve the fictional trading card game called Duel Monsters (originally known as Magic & Wizards), where each player uses cards to "duel" each other in a mock battle of fantasy "monsters". The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is the real world counterpart to this fictional game on which it is loosely based. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-Oh!)

Thursday, July 07, 2011

Bob Ross Painting Class

So, do you want to paint?

Jan Brown will teach the Bob Ross "Wet on Wet" Oil Painting Technique at CDPL on July 19th!

Cost is $40

Please bring your own 16in by 20in canvas!

Please wear old clothes!

Genealogy Club

The Genealogy Club of Montgomery County has plans for July!


Charles Hill (Indiana State Library) will present "An Indiana Princess in your Family?"

When: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 7pm
Where: Donnelley Room (CDPL)

The public is invited!

Call 765-362-2242 ext 117 or 118 for more information.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Comparing and Contrasting Genocides

The public is invited to attend
"Comparing and Contrasting Genocides: The Holocaust and Rwanda"

July 11th at 7pm in the Donnelley Room

Larry Grimes will share his vast knowledge of these two genocides. His goal "is to educate and reach out to students of all ages to express the historical importance of these events and and how they affect us today."