ArtHaus Events

ArtHaus Events
Fall 2009

From First Fridays to Poetry Slams, ArtHaus has events that are fun for everyone. So dust off those dancing shoes, shake off those work-day blues, and come on down and check out our events! You'll have fun, we promise.

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FIRST FRIDAY: New Artwork by Robin Schone Hengesteg

DATE: September 4
TIME: 8:00-10:00pm
COST: FREE!

ArtHaus welcomes back Robin Schone Hengesteg to our gallery as she debuts all new artwork created this year. Robin’s latest work is the result of an exploration of dyes and discharge techniques, inspired by nature. While you drink in her beautiful artwork, enjoy wine tasting with Aaron Bodling of the Oneota Community Co-op.

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BAKER LONDON PRESENTS: The Hospital Tapes

DATE: September 25
TIME: 8:00pm
COST: $5

“Baker London Presents” was created to support and promote emerging artists and provide a venue for live music in Decorah. Founded in honor of Baker London's alter ego, Trevor Grimm, “Baker London Presents” aims to ensure his legacy will live on through this series of concerts at ArtHaus. If you appreciate good music, like to support young musicians, and want to keep it all local, BYOB and grab a seat at the next “Baker London Presents” show.

The Hospital Tapes is a shoegaze/folk band out of Chicago. Their “sleepy melodies and valleys of sound contain pages torn from diaries that move into your heart like an old piano.” Join us for this inaugural event in the Baker London Presents emerging artist concert series.

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FIRST FRIDAY: Up & Coming: Young Artists’ Open Stage

DATE: October 2
TIME: 7:00pm
COST: $5

ArtHaus is pleased to offer a new performance opportunity for the many talented 12-17 year olds in our community! Musicians, singers, solo or small groups, actors, poets… here’s your chance to shine. Call ArtHaus for performance guidelines, to sign up, or to reserve your seat! Space is limited and this is sure to be a sell-out crowd.

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Autumn Art Fair

DATE: October 9, 10, 11
TIME: 10:00am-5:00pm
COST: FREE

ArtHaus is lucky to have made its home in an area that values and supports a thriving community of artists. Stop by our Autumn Art Fair for a sampler of what the local talent has to offer. Enjoy one-of–a-kind jewelry, prints, ceramics, photography, fiber work and much more!

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The Cemetery Walk

DATE: October 10
TIME: 2:00-4:00pm
COST: $5 adults/$3 students
Location: Phelps Cemetery

Upstart Crow Theatreworks presents this fascinating look at Decorah’s history in beautiful Phelps Cemetery. Audience members take a guided tour among costumed performers of all ages, located throughout the cemetery, bringing to life a wide variety of characters from Decorah's past. Tours leave every 15 minutes. Tickets available at the gate.

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Fall Poetry Slam

DATE: October 23
TIME: 8:00pm
COST: $5
Location: Decorah Elks Lodge

You’ve heard about it – now experience it! Poetry leaps off the page in this energetic and wildly popular spoken word event. The evening starts off with a Featured Artist, followed by Original Voices (perform 2 minutes or less of your own work), and the Slam (perform 2 minutes or less of your own or someone else’s work in a good-natured competition complete with prizes and Applause-o-Meter). Call ArtHaus to sign up to perform!

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FIRST FRIDAY: Hodge Podge Party and Artist Reception For Rachelle Branum

DATE: November 6
TIME: 7:00-9:00pm
COST: FREE
Location: ArtHaus

Rachelle’s newest work pays respect to tradition and change by using traditional materials in non-traditional ways, giving found objects a new life. A trophy in honor of scavengers everywhere will be created during the opening. So bring a found object to add to the collection! You can also bring random drinks and snacks to be enjoyed potluck style. It doesn't get anymore hodge podge than this!

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Dave Moore in Concert

DATE: November 20
TIME: 8:00pm
COST: $10
Location: Decorah Elks Lodge

Dave Moore loved playing ArtHaus so much last spring he’s coming back! If you missed the sold-out show, call early to reserve your spot for a great night with this nationally known singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Dave’s an Iowa City musician and Red House Records recording artist with roots in the traditions of blues, country, folk and Mexican-American music. A great storyteller with an easy and magnetic presence, Dave has appeared on such national radio programs as Prairie Home Companion, All Things Considered, and The World Cafe. Reservations encouraged.

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First Friday: Holiday Swing

DATE: December 4
TIME: 8:00-10:00pm
COST: FREE

Swing into the holidays at ArtHaus! We’ll be spinning discs that’ll get you swingin’ (whether you’ve taken advantage of recent swing classes at ArtHaus or not)! There will be festive beverages for all. Wear your dancing shoes and join us!

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FAMILY WORKSHOPS: Handmade Kiln-Fired Clay Ornaments

DATE: Sunday, December 6
TIME: 2:00-4:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Jenna Haug
COST: $10/person

Change out of your Sunday best and bring the kids to play with clay! ArtHaus instructor and local ceramic artist Jenna Haug will teach you the properties of clay and how to explore texture and underglaze as decoration. Then you and the kids can mold mud to make ornaments for your tree. At the end of our workshop you will have some keepsakes to help you remember this special time of year and the special afternoon you spent together. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

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Holiday Art Fair

DATE: December 12 (special Ladies Night Out Preview: December 11, 5:30-8:30 pm)
TIME: Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
COST: FREE

Start or finish your holiday shopping while supporting local artists. Shop for jewelry, pottery, photography, notecards, fiber work and much more. Your handmade purchases support our local economy as well as our thriving community of artists of all ages.

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