May, 2002 -- Karen Curtin, Editor
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Wilton
Arts Council May
2002 News "AMERICAN
RHAPSODY" DEBUTS! Don't
miss the May 18 premiere performance of Eugenie Rocherolle's
composition, "American Rhapsody," for violin, cello and piano,
written in commemoration of Wilton's Bicentennial Celebration. Rocherolle, a nationally recognized composer, is a Wilton
resident. The
"Rhapsody" will be performed by Richard and Lois Errante and Kyong Hee Cho, who will also
perform Beethoven's "Trio in C Minor" and Brahms "Trio in B
Major". The
May 18th concert, sponsored by the Wilton Arts Council, begins at 8:00 PM, St.
Matthews Church, Wilton. Admission is
free. SURF IT, LOVE IT, BUY IT! The
very successful art exhibit, "Colors and Curves", recently held at
Wilton's Zellner Gallery, is now on cyberview at
www.wiltonarts.org. The site also
captures the Gala Artists' Reception attended by the artists and about 150 art
fans on April 26. On hand was gallery designer and developer Chip Zellner, who
spoke eloquently about the artists and art exhibited. Eight
paintings received awards in The Wilton Art Council's 4th Annual Art
Exhibition: Best of Show: "Mudge
Pond, Sharon, CT" by Jen Shelley, Wilton; First Place: "Satyr Play" by Carolyn Woodfin
Wood Larsen, Wilton; Second Place:
"Green Valley" by Suzanne A. Crossland,
Wilton; Third Place: "Hoo" by Mark S. Gleason, Westport; Honorable Mentions: "Symetry" by Helene Killion, Wilton; "Sunflower
Glory" by Sally Wiseman, Wilton; "White Roses" by Joanne Roy,
Norwalk, and "Senator Joseph Lieberman" by Nancy Stember,
Westport. STUDENTS' ART SHOWCASED. Over
400 artworks created by Wilton students, Kindergarten through Grade 12, are on
exhibit at the Wilton Library. The Wilton Schools Fine and Performing Arts
(FAPA) Exhibit runs through May 28. A
MUSICAL TRIP THRU WILTON. The
Wilton Singers, joined by the Wilton High School Madrigals, will celebrate
Wilton's big birthday this year in early 19th century American
fashion. "The Wedding of the Centuries" is the theme for this
costumed evening of food, merriment and music-making with Wilton as the
setting. Proceeds from the event go toward college scholarships for graduating
seniors in Wilton High School music programs. There
are 2 performances: Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 at 7:45 PM, Wilton
Episcopal-Presbyterian Complex on New Canaan Road. Tickets are $50 per person.
Reservations (203) 762-2333. THE
PLAY'S THE THING. Wilton
Playshop presents "You Can't Take It With You," six nights in May.
The play, written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, is directed by Rob Watts.
Wilton show times on Lover's Lane are Friday and Saturday nights at 8:30 PM on
May 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18. Saturday matinee at 2:30 on May 12. Tickets are $18
($15 for seniors and students). Reservations: 762-7629. MERRY MAY MOMENTS Pam's
Paintings On View. Don't
miss Pam Pooley's exhibit of photos and paintings at
Aroma Spa, 18 Center Street, Post Office Square, Wilton, during May. Pam is
past-president of The Wilton Arts Council. Meken Photos Take Center Spot. Michael
Meken photography is currently on exhibit through May
at Tom-E-Toes, Wilton. Opening Reception, Tuesday, May 7, 6 to 8 PM. Steve Roane
Features Seascapes. Love
the water? You'll love Steve Roane's oils and oil
pastels. At Wilton Art Gallery, 379 Danbury Road, through May 31. Daniel Hauben at Weir Farm. The
pastel paintings of Daniel Hauben, a 2001 Weir Farm
Artist-in-Residence, are exhibited in the Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735
Nod Hill Road, Wilton, from May 1 through June 30. Visitor center hours are
Wednesday Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. WHAT'S
AHEAD. Donna
Diacri shows watercolors at Tom-E-Toes, Wilton.
Opening Reception, Tuesday, June 4, 6 to 8.
Refreshments will be served. July
will feature WAC’s Immediate Past President, Pam
Pooley with the Opening Reception on July 2nd at Tom E Toes from 6
to 8. Jazz in June with Chris Brubeck, June 8 at 6:00 PM, benefits A Better Chance of
Wilton, Inc. $125 per person. RSVP by May 15 to (203) 341-2605 IT'S
YOUR TURN. Join the
Parade. March
with us in the Wilton Memorial Day parade, May 27, and lend an artistic hand in
decorating the Wilton Arts Council float, currently being designed and built by
visionary Rick Parisot.
You're a big part of what makes the Arts tick in Wilton, so give Anne Richards
a call (762-0033) if you'd like to decorate, march or ride in the parade! Decorate Your
Kids, July 4! Want
to paint faces, twist some animal balloons, blow bubbles, or draw on the wall?
Help Wilton kids go artsy with colored chalk and arts & crafts. Childrens' helpers are needed for the Arts Tent, July 4
from 4 to 7 PM. We welcome the talentless. Just have a great time with the kids. In
the morning at 10:30 there will be chalk drawings done by anyone who would
enjoy participating with a theme of the Bicentennial Celebration at the parking
lot of Cider Mill School. Be in the
Picture.
"Focus
'02", the 5th Annual WAC Photography Show is scheduled for
October at the Wilton Library. The Opening Reception is Friday, October 4, 6 to
8 PM. Drop-off days are September 28 and 29, 1 to 5PM. Want to get involved?
Call Anne Richards (762-0033). Showcase Your
Art. If
you are a local artist, and a Wilton Arts Council member in good standing, we
would welcome a showing of your work at Tom-E-Toes during 2002. Exhibits
feature a new artist each month. This is a wonderful opportunity to
display your artwork and share your artistry with the public. For info, call
Shirley Lewis at 762-5727. HELP
FUND TALENT. Please Support
Arts Scholarships. Now's
the time! Get out your checkbook and help talented Wilton High Schoolers who are gifted in the arts. On June 5, The Wilton
Arts Council 2002 High-School Arts Scholarship Fund hopes to contribute at
least $2000 to scholarships in the following categories: art, photography,
ceramics, music (orchestra, band, and voice). Just send your checks to The
Wilton Arts Council. P.O. Box 7161, Wilton, CT 06897, and note on your check
the art of your choice. Plus, don't forget to order your WAC T-shirts. Only $10
each with the WAC logo in proud purple. Profits go towards scholarships. Be
sure to specify size (XL, L, M, S)! ARTS
COUNCIL NOMINATIONS. The
Annual election of the Wilton Arts Council Board will be held on June 11,
7:30PM at the Wilton Library. The following Arts Council members have accepted
nominations to the slate and nominations will also be accepted from the floor: President
- Donna Diacri Vice
President - Rosalina Tipton Secretary
- Sarah Koster Treasurer
- Beth Schneider Immediate
Past Pres. – Anne Richards Membership
- Shirley Lewis Finance
- John Koster PR/Newsletter
- Karen Curtin Performing
Arts - Steve Roane Visual
Arts - Len Freas All
members of the Wilton Arts Council are encouraged to attend the June 11th
meeting and vote for their new Board. WAC Meetings
& Programs. Wilton
Arts Council Board Meetings are held at 7:30PM on the second Tuesday of the
month at the Wilton Library (unless otherwise noted in the newsletter) and are
open to all Members. Monthly programs are open to the general public. You've Got
Mail! Keep
up to date on Arts happenings via cyberspace at www.wiltonarts.org. If we don't
have your e-mail address, send it to us at INFO@WILTONARTS.ORG. Important WAC Dates
May
7 Tom E Toes Reception, 6 to 8 PM May
14 The next board meeting will be at the Wilton Library, at 7:30 PM May
18 Errante/Cho Concert at St. Matthews Church at 8:00
PM May
27 Memorial Day Parade with Wilton Arts Council Float. 10:00 AM June 4 Tom E Toes
Reception, 6 to 8 PM Featuring the art of Donna Diacri June 5 Awards Concert at
Wilton High School Auditorium. WAC
presenting 6 scholarships. June 11 Annual Meeting and
Election at the Wilton Library, 7:30 PM July 2 Tom E Toes Reception,
6 to 8 PM Featuring the art of Pam Pooley. July 4th
Celebration Chalk Drawings at Cider Mill School parking lot for families with a
theme of this 4th of July Celebration featuring the Bicentennial
Celebration beginning at 10:30 AM until they on done. Art Tent for children at the 4th of July
Celebration featuring face painting, balloon animals, bubbles and small art
projects for children age 3 to 10. Future PlansThe Photography Show will be
in October at the Wilton Library as well as Halloween window painting. The BIG news is that
the Wilton Woman’s Club has given to us a space 33’ x 11’ in the cafeteria
during their WWC Art, Arts and Crafts Fall Festival at the Wilton High
School. The dates are the 18th
to set up, and the show on the 19th and 20th. Pottery, small sculptures, paintings on
easels, jewelry, small crafts and anything else that you might think of that is
original art will be OK. Please send in
your design for space and a jury will select what will fit in the space provided. October is a wonderful time of the year and
the show itself has made upwards of $60,000 over the last few years. So work on your craft during the summer and
we can sell it at the WWC Craft Show. MOST EXCITING NEWS FOR WACIn November, 2002, we are
planning a wonderful evening of music for the Town of Wilton and neighboring
communities. We will present the New
Haven Symphony Orchestra at the new Performing Arts Center at Wilton High
School. This will be the first full
symphony concert ever presented in the new auditorium. But, we need your help. We will be looking for sponsors, leaders,
ticket sellers, committee people, house arrangers (Ushers, ticket takers, etc.),
publicity, support from all members and especially you to come to the concert. The date is November 16th at 8:00
PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear
a magnificent concert. The New Haven
Orchestra under the direction of Jung-Ho Pak, the orchestra’s principle
conductor, will present the following program: q
Beethoven
Overture to Egmont, q
Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for oboe,
clarinet, bassoon, horn and orchestra q
Brahms Symphony
No. 2. An
amazing program!!! Please let us know if you have a showing, a show, an exhibit so we can let others know about it too. You are important to us. Call Anne at 762-0033. General Editor: Karen Curtin Distribution and Writer:
Anne Richards Wilton Arts Council Board Meetings, held at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the Wilton Library (unless otherwise noted in the newsletter) are open to all Members. Bi-Monthly programs are open to the general public. You've Got Mail! Keep up to date on Arts happenings via cyberspace. If we don't have your e-mail address, send it to us at info@wiltonarts.org In-between newsletters, you'll get instant updates from us on items of interest. Log on to Arts. Want to know more about the Council and our activities and programs? Log on to www.wiltonarts.org Join Up. Please join the Wilton Arts Council and invite your friends! Dues provide funding for our many arts activities. Help keep the arts alive in Wilton! Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Wilton Library (unless otherwise noted in the newsletter), beginning at 7:30 PM. MEMBERSHIP If you are not already a member, please join us. And by all means, please invite a friend to join, too. Your support provides needed funding for the many Council activities. Help keep the arts alive in Wilton!! General Membership: Individual Membership $25.00 Students (under 18) and Seniors $10.00 Benefactors $100.00 Business Memberships: Business Patron $100.00 to $200.00 Business Benefactors $500.00 Checks should be made payable to the Wilton Arts Council, and mailed to the Wilton
Arts Council, OFFICERS & DIRECTORS AT LARGE President Anne Richards 762-0033 Vice President Shirley Lewis 762-5727 Treasurer Suzanne Farina 762-0061 Secretary John Koster 762-8763 Pam Pooley (762-8771) continues to serve as Immediate Past President. Community Liaison Sharrie Alechman 847-7968 Finance Phil Richards 762-0033 Membership Angelo Perrone 888-8659 Musical Arts Moira Craw 762-1245 Public Relations Beth Schneider 834-9986 Performing Arts Magdalen Livesey 762-8943 Visual Arts Florence Price 762-5858 |
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