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Drenth shows his newest works in the Daktel lobby

Jamestown’s native son, Brock Drenth, opened his one-man exhibit of new work at the Daktel office headquarters earlier this month. His paintings will be on display for the summer. Because the office is open to the public, he selected pieces that are connected to the area and include local subjects. Drenth’s grouping includes an array of various motifs and painting methods.

By Sharon Cox , May 31, 2012

Peggy Lee tributes in the area tomorrow and Saturday

Singer, writer and performer extraordinaire, Peggy Lee (Norma Deloris Egstrom) was born in Jamestown on May 26, 1920. Her 92nd birthday will be commemorated tomorrow and Saturday by several groups in several cities using several means of celebration. The public is invited to attend any or all of them.

By Sharon Cox , May 24, 2012

Stevenson presents Peggy Lee concert tomorrow in Ellendale

Anyone who has been in Jamestown for a few years knows Katherine Stevenson, a foreign language professor and head of that department at Jamestown College. The vivacious little blonde singer and composer does an amazing interpretation of a famous native daughter, Peggy Lee — a Jamestown native whose stint in Hollywood made her a household name.

By Sharon Cox , May 17, 2012

Summer season ideal for starting art classes

Jamestown College on May 5 sent nearly 200 seniors off into the world and will welcome about the same number this fall. But between now and Aug. 27, there will be summer classes in nearly every discipline and art classes are among them. The Arts Center downtown will offer art classes as well, both for adults and children. This is a great time to take advantage of the warm weather to do art outside. And for once in a long time, we are not having to negotiate a levee to get around town.

By Sharon Cox , May 10, 2012

Schuler addresses JC grads at Saturday commencement

Texas land developer/designer and economist, H. George Schuler, on Saturday, will be the keynote speaker at Jamestown College’s commencement ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. in the Civic Center.

By Sharon Cox , May 03, 2012

Chemistry makes up the colors of spring

We’ve enjoyed record-setting warm weather in March and April. And if the teens in your neighborhood have not already shucked their dark winter jackets for springy, bright T-shirts and shorts, they will soon. The chartreuse green (or Meyer-lemon yellow), grapefruit pink or tangerine orange we’ve started seeing on television and in fashion magazines will be in the citrus mix we see on every street from now to the 2012-13 school year.

By Sharon Cox , April 26, 2012

Schloegel presents senior thesis and reception next week

Elizabeth Schloegel, Jamestown College senior art major, will host an invitation-only reception for her senior art show on Thursday, April 26 at the Reiland Fine Arts Center Gallery. The Jamestown native is active in Jamestown and at JC where she has made the dean’s list and received honors since her freshman year.

By Sharon Cox, Art Voices , April 19, 2012

Enjoy Kiwanis benefit and new art classes

Alexis Barnick will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Masonic Lodge (near the reservoir). She is doing a benefit for Kiwanis International to help fund its Eliminate Project which provides vaccinations for women and children around the world. The Jamestown College music education major made it through “American Idol” all the way to Hollywood.

By Sharon Cox , April 12, 2012

Flower show judge to conduct workshop

Linda Larson, State Flower Shows accredited judge, will conduct floral designs for members and interested participants on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Methodist Church (located east of the Alfred Dickey Library) on Third Street SE.

April 05, 2012

JC Dine & Bid and church showcase medieval themes

Jamestown residents are invited to participate in events with a similar theme at two different locations. One is a mass and medieval banquet on March 31 at Grace Episcopal Church and the other is a medieval dinner and auction at Jamestown College April 21.

By Sharon Cox , March 29, 2012

Gifted scholar’s artwork on display at JC this week

Jamestown College fine-art and education major Jami Moore has her art work on display in the gallery of Reiland Fine Art Center until Monday. The honors senior has followed her dream course through visual arts at a near-record pace. She’s maintained honors through her time at the college and has set herself apart as a student whose work is on time and enterprising. She never does just what is expected. She always goes the extra mile.

By Sharon Cox , March 22, 2012

Actors get creative with weapons training

While visiting a South Dakota park over the summer, I witnessed actors in a “shootout” between a “sheriff” and a “gunslinger.” I asked who makes sure people in the audience don’t get hurt, and there was no satisfactory answer. Since then, I’ve been concerned who oversees such events that could be dangerous.

By Sharon Cox , March 15, 2012

Korean JC grad interns in art therapy at ACC

Following her graduation last summer from Jamestown College, WooYoung Sim spent the summer at the Anne Carlsen Center. She finished her bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 2011.

By Sharon Cox , March 08, 2012

Cowboy artist’s paintings on display in North Dakota

The art genre called “cowboy art” includes a small number of regional artists and a grand list of craftsmen. Regional artists are not included in art school textbooks, so unfortunately not all artists known in an area are recognized beyond their own corners of the world.

By Sharon Cox , March 01, 2012

International Week comes to Jamestown College

February has Chinese New Year, Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Presidents’ Day and this year Leap Year lands on Feb. 29.

By Sharon Cox, Art Voices , February 23, 2012