ArtHaus Events

ArtHaus Events
Fall 2011

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.

FALL REGISTRATION DAY

DATE: August 20
TIME: 2 - 4 pm
LOCATION: ArtHaus

Join us at ArtHaus to chat with new and returning instructors, learn more about fall events and classes, and register for your favorites. Many of our programs fill up quickly - this is a great chance to ensure your spot in the classes you want!

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PLAY-WITH-YOUR-FOOD SCULPTURE CONTEST!

DATE: August 20
TIME: 2 - 4 pm
LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio

Kids and parents are invited to create one-of-a-kind edible sculptures. This free event is open to the public; however, preregistration is required. Please call ArtHaus to reserve your spot today! Sponsored by Oneota Community Co-op.

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FIRST FRIDAY: Maritza!

DATE: September 2
TIME: Friday 8-10pm
COST: $8/$6 students
LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio Courtyard

Join us in the courtyard for an evening with Maritza! Decorah's own Balkan Boogie band is widely known throughout the midwest for their accomplished musicianship and a repertoire filled with evocatively beautiful melodies from Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia, Greece and more. Maritza features Pine Wilson on accordion; Ann Streufert on violin and flute; Elizabeth Finanger on mandolin and guitar; Hannah Breckbill on acoustic bass. BYOB and take a seat, but be warned - you'll find yourself dancing before the night is over!

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BAKER LONDON PRESENTS: Dewi Sant

DATE: September 16
TIME: Friday 8pm
COST: $5
LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio Courtyard

Dewi Sant, the latest project from Minnesota songwriter Michael Morris, moves from delicate folk to raucous alt. country to concise pop to sprawling waltzes. A rotating cast of regular collaborators (which has included members from projects as diverse as Cloud Cult, Portland Cello Project, Gospel Gossip, and Romantica) define the band both on stage and in the studio. Dewi Sant's debut, May, has been called "a remarkably assured and focused collection, sounding more like the work of an artist hitting mid-career stride than a full-length debut. With the ethos of Brother Ali beating in his heart and the sweeping folk-rock songwriting of Fleet Foxes in his hands, Morris's future looks bright." (City Pages).

"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. BYOB ok.

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LIVE MUSIC: Kristen Ford

DATE: September 23
TIME: Friday 8pm
COST: $8/$6 students
LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio Courtyard

Kristen Ford's ArtHaus concert last summer was incredible and we're delighted to welcome her back. Kristen will be joined by Kara Kulpa and Tony Memmel, performing acoustically on guitar, violin, mandolin, ukulele and just about anything else they can get their hands on. Along their previously separate roads, they've shared the stage with such artists as Erin Mckeown, Matthew Santos, Sonya Kitchell, Rufus Wainwright, Danny Schmidt and Kris Delmhorst. The trio delivers a charismatic and polished live set we know you'll love. BYOB ok.

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THE ALL-ORIGINAL POETRY SLAM

DATE: September 30
TIME: Friday 8pm
COST: $5/$3 students
LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge (402 W. Main St.)

The ArtHaus Poetry Slam has become a not-to-be-missed Decorah event, welcoming anyone to participate. So much amazing original poetry has been shared over the past three years, it became obvious that our slam doesn't need Yeats or Dickenson— we've got YOU! The All-Original Poetry Slam will start off with past winner EMILY SCALI as featured artist, followed by your poetry in the non-competitive "Original Voices," and ending with the "Slam" (a good-natured competition complete with prizes and Applause-o-Meter). Call ArtHaus to sign up to perform. Recommended for adults, ages 16 and up.

Sponsored by Dragonfly Books

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FIRST FRIDAY: Teaching Artists at Work: ArtHaus Instructors Exhibition

DATE: October 7
TIME: Friday 7-9pm
COST: FREE
LOCATION:ArtHaus Studio

Join us on the Friday of Northeast Iowa Studio Tour weekend for an exhibition of work by ArtHaus' teaching artists! When they aren't teaching at ArtHaus, our instructors are creating their own work and this group exhibition will showcase the wide variety of media in which they work: painting, printmaking, pottery, bookarts, drawing, and mixed media. Enjoy live music by singer/ songwriter Ember Schrag!

Schera's Restaurant in Elkader, IA.

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TALKSTORY DECORAH

DATE: October 28
TIME: Friday 8pm
COST: $5/$3 students
LOCATION: ArtHaus

True stories told by you! Come to listen or to tell your story in seven minutes or less, with no script or notes, inspired by the theme of the evening: "Treat or Trick." Everybody loves a good story -- come to tell yours, or just sit back and enjoy! Recommended for adults, ages 16 and up. For helpful tips on telling a story well, please visit our website: www.arthausdecorah.org/talkstory. BYOB ok.

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FIRST FRIDAY: Recent Artworks By Paul Rude

DATE: November 4
TIME: Friday 7-9pm
COST: FREE
LOCATION: ArtHaus Studio

The ArtHaus Studio is delighted to feature new paintings and drawings by Decorah native, Paul Rude. Since graduating from Decorah High School, Paul has continued his education as visual artist and instructor, moving out of the state for nearly a decade and now returning to Iowa. We are thrilled to welcome Rude back to town with a solo exhibition of his newest works, which explore the use of rhythm in abstraction as a method of creating and discovering ceremony and sacred place. While you view Rude's compelling artwork enjoy wine tasting compliments of the Oneota Community Co-op.

Sponsored by Luther College Art Department

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THE ALL-ORIGINAL POETRY SLAM

DATE: November 18
TIME: Friday 8pm
COST: $5/$3 students
LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge (402 W. Main St.)

ArtHaus is pleased to welcome poet GABRIELLE CIVIL as this month's featured artist. Originally from Detroit, Gabrielle earned her PhD in comparative literature from NYU and is now a performance artist, poet, and associate professor of English at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul. Gabrielle will kick off the evening performing some of her own work, and then it's YOUR turn! Perform two minutes or less of your own poetry in "Original Voices," or compete in the "Slam" (a good-natured contest complete with prizes and Applause-o-Meter). Call ArtHaus to sign up to perform. Recommended for adults, ages 16 and up.

Sponsored by Dragonfly Books (Dragonfly Books will host Gabrielle Civil for a booksigning while she's in town! Check local listings for details)

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HOLIDAY ART FAIR

DATE: December 3-4
TIME: Saturday 10am-5pm,
Sunday 11am-3pm
COST: FREE
LOCATION: ArtHaus and ArtHaus Studio

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

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