Art Opening for Reva Myers Shemanski

Gallery 400 is proud to present new art work by painter Reva Myers Shemanski. Art opening is Friday, November 13, 2009, 6pm - 8pm.

Reva's Artist's Statement: My paintings are about the way light illuminates the life within. Whether it be a human form, a flower, or a stone, the way the light falls upon my subjects shows the path taken to get to this point, the growth and weathering of a thousand experiences. On this map of a journey I can see the handwriting of a learge order of existence and this map is what I render in color, light and shadow. My eyesight is quite limited and I tend to focus on small details that others prehaps overlook. On this microcosmic level, I find it interesting that the shapes that make up any subject are the same.

Although I do take and refer to photographs to achieve the level of realism I desire to paint, I do not project the photographs in any way onto the canvas. these images are my interpretation of what I see.

Welcoming our new Inn Keeper

We would like to formally welcome the newest member of our staff, our new Inn Keeper Lauren Alice Lamb. Alice has moved to Silver City from Katy, TX and will be attending WNMU in English. She is very excited about all that Silver City has to offer.

Tasting Your Way Around Silver City

When the weather is cool and rainy out, what better to do than nibble and nosh. We started off the day right, here at the Gila House with my signature Southwest Quiche. I use crunched up blue corn chips for the crust and pile on layers of sauteed onions, crumbled sausage, and your favorite salsa - any kind will do, but today I used Mrs. Renfros' Pomegranate-Habaneros that I won in a contest. My egg mixture is made rich with a cup of cottage cheese and sour cream. Top that with a cup of grated cheese and bake for about 40 minutes. YUM-O!

To continue this culinary adventure, head downtown and taste your way from shop to coffeehouse to museum. You can warm up with a mulled cider or a Mexican java with cocoa, you can cool down with a gelato or a sip of lemonade. There's vegetarian treats and vegan cheesecake, prickly pear lemon bars and papas tapas. And when you have completed your Walk-About Tour, enjoy a cinemagraphic treat with Babette's Feast at the Silco Theater.

On the Road to Silver City

Autumn is officially upon us with her fresh nippy mornings and 2-blanket nights. The days are filled with a golden sunlight that bounces off the flutter of aspen and cottonwood leaves. If you are driving into Silver City on Highway 152 through Hillsboro and over the Emory Pass you will be treated to some wonderful fall scenery. Take a deep breath and smell the musty scents of Autumn as she sweeps in ready for action.

Silver City is also shining with her own gleam this month of fiestas, food, silly chickens, and lots of fun. This first weekend of October invites you to have fun exploring all your senses.

Take a short country drive to the Grant County Fair and have an old fashioned good time with with pancake breakfasts, a Rodeo, lots of livestock shows, some good ole' down home music and tons of fun. Cliff Fairgrounds. You can also head up Highway 15 and find yourself at the 11th Pinos Altos Fiesta. Saturday; 10 am-4 pm. Main St. in Pinos Altos

You will find some exciting Art Exhibits opening this weekend, as well. “Bring On the Boys”: an Exhibit of Jean Chandeais Bohlender’s work. 8am-5pm, M-F, Western Bank. Grant Co Art Guild Purchase Prize Award & Exhibits. 10am-5pm. Hearst Church, Pinos Altos. “Altered Objects” Gallery Opening. Friday; 5-6:30 pm, MRAC Office (1201 N. Pope, inside Wells Fargo). Showcases art by Deb Harrington, Marcia Smith, and Ginny Wolf; Multi-media, assemblage, and painting. Light refreshments. 538-2505,

Wake up those dancing feet with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers in a classic love story, OKLAHOMA! which opens at the WNMU Fine Arts Theatre. Produced by Theatre Group New Mexico and WNMU Drama Dept with an all local cast Live orchestra, too. $10; under 12, $5. Tickets at Alotta Gelato, Curious Kumquat, Food Basket, SC Beverage Co.

Two wonderful film selections are being sponsored by Intl Film Society, SC Film Festival and Western Institute of Life Long Learning. “SOLDIERS OF CONSCIENCE.” Friday, 7 pm, Silco Theatre. This powerful documentary film is about four individuals who decide to leave the military while on active duty. Co-director Catherine Ryan leads a Q&A session afterward. $5. Tickle your tongue with "Babette’s Feast.” Saturday, 4 pm AND 7 pm, Silco Theater. Free.

Another treat for your tastebuds on Saturday is the "TASTE OF DOWNTOWN". You will find “Cookies & Color Art Show.” at theSilver Spirit Gallery.10 am - 6 pm. Take a tour of restaurants and businesses, sampling delicious offerings of all kinds. 11am-3pm. Tickets $15.
The Silver City Farmers' Market. 8:30 am.-12n. Main Street Plaza always has super fresh local produce and baked goods that will tantalize your appetite.

Explore Cooke’s Peak Area with Jerry Eagan. Saturday; 9am-6pm. Amazing petroglyph sites, Apache battle sites, awesome desert beauty. with dinner stop at Palma’s in Deming if the group wishes. $75/person (w/$5 discount for veterans and seniors 55+). Steel Horse Adventure Tours. 313-4383; gilawolfman@hotmail.com. Join the San Vicente Trail Bird Watching Field Trip. Saturday. Meet at 9 am, behind Home Furniture, off Bullard St. Led by Trish Hurley, a joint field trip between Gila Conservation Education Center and SW Audubon Society.

Explore your own artist's talents and take a class or two, starting at A Bead or Two with The New Resin Jewelry. 9am-1pm, A Bead or Two, 703 N Bullard St. $35 includes some materials. 388-8973. Thinking about those little goblins? Try your hand at Mask Making. 10am-5pm, Toytown, 113 W Broadway. Free. Watercolor with Marilyn Gendron. 10am-4pm, Leyba and Ingalls Arts, 315 N Bullard St. $55 includes all materials. 575/536-9934.

Sunday is a day of rest, so just kick back and enjoy a wonderful breakfast or brunch. The Gila House Bed & Breakfast will be serving up a freshly baked breakfast for guests. Then enjoy a little strategizing with the Sunday Morning Chess Club. 11 am. Gallery 400, 400 N. Arizona Street. Every Sunday. 313-7015

Sweet Jonesie Girl

We lost our beloved boxer Jones on Sunday, September 20, which was also her 9th birthday. She will be truly missed, there was no better dog than Sweet Jonesie.

Amanda is back!!!

The doctor has release her Amanda is back to work with full force with baby Vanna in tow changing out all of the artwork, getting ready for weekend at the galleries and it looks amazing in here!!!!