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February - March 2005 Articles
High Mesa Artists - Studio Tour 2005
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On the first weekend of April, the High Mesa
Artists will host their Studio Tour 2005, a mini loop tour that
encompasses seven home studios showing the work of fifteen artists and
crafters, all within a radius of about four miles. The tour
setting is Loma Grande which, as the group's name implies, is in the
midst of the table mountains between Nogal and the Rio Bonito, in
Lincoln County. The rolling hills and panoramic mountain views
make for an enjoyable drive; the High Mesa Artists offer a weekend of
casual interaction, live demonstrations and the opportunity to meet and
buy directly from the craftsmen and women. This is a
well-rounded group, presenting a diverse collection of
wares without the unavoidable redundancies one expects at larger
events. Much of the merchandise that you will find on this tour
is functional art; turned-wood vessels for the table or sideboard,
hand-woven clothing and accessories, signs for your entryway or gate,
coat and hat racks, art quilts and jewelry. You will also find
oil and acrylic paintings, stone, metal, ceramic and fiber sculptures.
Some participants will demonstrate their techniques; at one studio you
will be offered the chance to try your hand at the lathe, while at
another you can watch spinning and weaving demonstrations. And,
in case you get hungry, the Ruidoso Noon Lion's Club will be back at
ZW's Gallery, selling barbecue style lunches in hopes of raisong some
needed funds.
Richard Rumpf and Nancie Ferguson will be at ZW's Gallery at 106 Red Fox, on Highway 37. Richard is a blacksmith and metal artist, Nancie is a weaver and fiber artist. Expect to find metal sculptures for your garden or courtyard, personalized signposts and wall ornaments, woven scarves, rugs and cozy throws. Richard will demonstrate the use of a forge, Nancie the art of spinning yarn and weaving on a loom. Jim Wall, at 103 Juniper Springs, will show wooden plaques, cup, cap and coat racks, signs, and oil paintings. Wall's woodwork, though sometimes commercially designed, is bright, colorful and professionally executed. Themes are animal, western, floral and sports. His paintings depict landscapes and wildlife images. Steve and Madeleine Sabo will be at 130 Juniper Springs. Together, the Sabos turn one-of-a-kind, finely finished wooden bowls, vases, and serving accessories, showcasing the beauty of woods from the high mesa. They will demonstrate and discuss the turning process, and offer visitors a chance to "take a turn" at the lathe. Madeleine will also show her acrylic, pen-and-ink, and charcoal paintings of wildlife, pets and western themes. Karen and Marvin Smith hope to be in their new studio next to their home at 170 Cedar Crest. Karen composes originally-designed, machine-stitched art quilts, often using hand-dyed fabrics. Marvin builds whimsical ceramic sculptures with architectural influences. The Smith's will also host three guest artists this year; Joanne Haines will bring fiber art and sculptures, Cheryl Alexander will show sculpture and jewelry, and Maggie Doyle will there with her woven fashions, well-known for their casual elegance and timeless design. Pamela Topper and guest artist Lisa Maue will be at 117 Este. Pamela's stone and metal sculptures include life-size figurative compositions and she will unveil some painted floor cloths as well. Lisa creates hand-sculpted, painted and glazed tiles for interior or exterior applications. Jeff and Teresa Hughes will be at 171 Ruth Road. They construct decorative and figurative ceramic sculptures, many with spiritual influences. For quilted fabric fashions, bed covers and accessories, stop by the studio of Marilyn Chewning at 33B Antelope. The High Mesa Artists Studio Tour 2005 is on Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd, from 9AM to 5PM each day. Recent 911 mapping in Lincoln County has resulted in the addition of road signs (just like in the city). New reflective address markers make locating the studio sites a breeze, and the route will also be clearly marked with an official High Mesa Artists sign. For more information about the studio tour, overnight lodging or special needs, call Richard at 354-4263. |
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Socorro If
the site of that large black mesa you saw on the right traveling north
on I-25 just south of Socorro intrigues you, or Ft. Craig and its
famous Civil War battle of Valverde excites you, the Socorro is the
place to be Feb. 25-27. The Blues and the Greys will rendezvous
in town to reenact the battles fought over 100 years ago up and down
the Rio Grande. Local Reenactor Charles Mandeville, who began the annual
event, has been involved in engagements nationwide, and is actively
working on recovery of a Confederate gravesite in Socorro. Look for him
astride his loyal steed wearing a grey hat. |
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Magdalena London
Frontier Theatre opens its tenth season and 37th presentation in
Magdalena with A LITTLE BIT OF MYSTERY, a new presentation created by
the London Frontier Ensemble.
The intriguing and multi-layered plot and characters grew out of the
combined imaginations of the four actors involved. Having all
worked together and contributed ideas for script development in
many and various LFTC shows, the natural next step was to decide on a
scenario and build a show together.
In A LITTLE BIT OF MYSTERY, each brings their own character
creations devout Sister of Charity (nun), jovial Stationmaster,
fragile Ranchwife, and intimidating Ladrone (bandit) into the
confines of a lonely railway depot in New Mexico. But why is it
terribly important to each of them that they catch the next train on
the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe line? And why is the
eastbound train long overdue?
Is it safe to remain in the station waiting room? Is the
moment of deliverance or crisis drawing nearer with the imminent
arrival of the train? Or does danger lurk here, amongst the
four? The plot veers into unexpected paths and alleys, as
each traveler reveals more of their character and their reasons for the
journey some of which may be true. Actors and script creators for MYSTERY are Fernando Montano, of Socorro, and Donna Todd, Donald Wiltshire, and Margaret Wiltshire, all of Magdalena. LFTC Tech Director Don Wiltshire, with Ronald Thornton, designed set & lighting, while lighting and sound operation is handled by Ron Thornton. Videographers are Michael Mideke of Magdalena and Kate Brown of San Lorenzo. Founded in Utah in 1991, London Frontier there received a reviewer's accolade of "Small house, experimental theatre at its best." Since making Magdalena its home in 1996, the theatre has presented over 30 original productions, including the popular LOST WIFE CREEK series. London Frontier offers a variety of plays from original scripts, ensemble work, and adaptations of literary classics and contemporary writings, incorporating the area's vivid multi-cultural history to create exciting, entertaining theatre.
Performances of A Little Bit of Mystery are Friday, March 18th at
7:00 P.M.; Saturday, March 19th at 7:00 P.M.; with a Sunday,
March 20th , matinee at 2:00 P.M., at MAGDALENA'S Historic WPA
Gym, Main at Fourth St. Tickets are $3.50 for Adults, $2.00 for
Children. Reservations/information: (505) 854-2519 or londonfrontier@gilanet.com; or
visit our website at www.londonfrontiertheatre.com Major funding
for this project by the McCune Charitable Foundation of Santa Fe.
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