SHARON COX
Woiwode’s ‘A Desert of Snow’ this evening 
Tonight will be a special celebration of poetry, music, song, improvisation and performance. ”A Desert of Snow,” brought free of charge to the citizens of Jamestown by the convocation committee of JC, will give everyone a fresh taste of poetry, prose and beautiful art.
By Sharon Cox , January 19, 2012
Drenth’s JC art display includes pochades
There have been many visitors to Jamestown College since fall asking about Brock Drenth and when he’d be having another show. Well, they can plan on a few weeks to enjoy his work.
By Sharon Cox , January 12, 2012
Handwriting becoming a dying art
It’s encouraging when in the middle of a heartfelt journey a person meets another traveler going the same way. It’s nice to think “great minds” think along similar routes. Earlier this fall both The Fargo Forum and CBS’s Sunday Morning carried stories on penmanship — cursive writing. And the week before I had completed a class in cursive writing for the State Historical Society of North Dakota’s School Days program at Fort Totten. It was reassuring to learn I was not alone in recognizing the need for children to learn it.
By Sharon Cox , January 05, 2012
Resolve in 2012 to make that dream a reality
We all dream.
Many have high hopes, dreams and wishes for the kids, the grandkids and maybe still for ourselves. But taking the time (or having the money) to realize the dream may be more akin to a fictional nightmare, than a dream come true.
By Sharon Cox , December 29, 2011
Some holiday art meant to be eaten
Having grown up in the Deep South, the holidays became a treasury of visual and gastronomic jewels. Some families gathered at glorious tables, trimmed in Christmas colors tucked into every corner, but not at our house.
By Sharon Cox , December 22, 2011
Visit attractions while you have the time
Like many people who live in a community rich with historic and cultural museums, I postponed exploring the wealth of those locations where I grew up. My excuse was “it will always be there” or “I can see that anytime.” I think of that every time I go up to Fort Seward and look across the valley towards the ancient burial mounds. See it now.
December 15, 2011
Christmas show this weekend at JC
The 2011 Christmas shopping season may officially open on black Friday, but here in Jamestown, Christmas opens on the heels of Jamestown College’s Christmas concert.
By Sharon Cox , December 08, 2011
Public invited to hear JC’s Chinese professors
Li Xiaoqing and Guo Li have been on the campus of Jamestown College teaching Mandarin this semester. They are presenting yet another component of their culture next Tuesday when they will give a program, “The Great Wall: An Inside Perspective on Chinese Culture and Education.”
The public is invited to attend and learn, ask questions and participate in some art-related activities.
By Sharon Cox , December 01, 2011
Feedback wanted on model railroad classes
Model railroads are a Christmas fixture that for some may be an improbable tradition. It takes some innovation, some tools, trains, rails and lots of creativity and artwork. Many get together to share ideas at gathering sites or railroad clubs. For those who have no contacts, however, this set of classes may be the answer needed to helping get the trains travelling once and for all.
By Sharon Cox , November 17, 2011
Jamestown College’s All Students’ Show opens Monday
Jamestown College’s Autumn All Students’ Art Exhibit opens Monday in the Reiland Fine Arts Center’s spacious entrance gallery.
Pottery dominates this fall’s show. The bulging 3-D classroom has been a hive of activities this fall and striking work has been constructed. There are some noteworthy pieces to look for and perhaps even buy.
By Sharon Cox , November 10, 2011
Zimney’s glass out for ‘Titanic’ opening
When we think of art pieces, glass is not usually the first medium to pop inside our minds. Unless glass-blowers have a furnace or workshop nearby, it’s pretty rare to get to see handmade glass-work outside small items made at craft shows.
By Sharon Cox , November 03, 2011
Goya’s haunting art bypasses Halloween gore
As Halloween approaches it seems everyone looks for original ideas that will scare the living wits out of trick-or-treaters. Some look to vampires or monster movies for inspiration. But the best source may be at museums, in art books or the area’s oral history.
By Sharon Cox , October 27, 2011
Cemetery walk and Kenyan lawyer on agenda
Two very different educational opportunities will be available this weekend and next Thursday for residents of Jamestown. A cemetery walk is on Saturday, and then next Thursday, K.K. Mugambi, founder of Village Hopecore International, will be at Jamestown College to speak about his economic projects in Kenya.
By Sharon Cox , October 20, 2011
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