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Calendar of Events: Classes, music, exhibits, special events

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THERE IS A LOT GOING ON AT THE BARN AS YOU WILL SEE IN THE CALENDAR BELOW.

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May

Date: Friday May 3, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Title: Thorn Creek Express - a BENEFIT CONCERT at the Colton School Gym
Price: SUGGESTED DONATION: $5 per child; $10 per adult; $12 per family
Type of Event: Music
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn received a grant from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation to bring several creative art experiences to each Colton Public School student this school year. We must raise $5,000 to continue the program next year. Funds raised at this concert will go directly for coordination and art instruction for next year's program. We really appreciate Thorn Creek Express for offering to do this concert for our local school kids. The intermission will feature some other fund raising activities including special refreshments and kids' face painting. Kids' face painting begins at 6 pm and will continue during the intermission. The talented brothers of Thorn Creek Express bring a rich and unique sound to the Inland Northwest. Since their debut at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, Washington six years ago, the four brothers have only heightened their level of musicianship taking up multiple instruments and refining their harmonies into a style they refer to as Newgrass Americana. Lucas, now age 19, and a biological systems engineering major at the University of Idaho, plays electric and acoustic guitar, dobro, bass guitar, and the latest addition to the band, the stand-up bass. He also sings lead and back up harmonies. 17 year old Austin is the band’s lead fiddle and mandolin player. He sings lead vocals on many tunes, along with complementary harmonies with his identical twin brother. He also takes his turn on the dobro. Tyler, Austin’s twin, loves playing guitar and practices several hours each day. However, he is just as devoted to the piano and is studying classical performance. He also helps his brother out on mandolin, along with vocals. Both Tyler and Austin are influenced and inspired by Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers. The youngest brother Carson, now 14, started playing fiddle at age 7, but at age 11 fell in love with the banjo. Addictive best describes the banjo for Carson. He spends several hours each day learning new songs and licks, along with listening and analyzing banjo greats Noam Pikelny and Bela Fleck. Needless to say, Carson would love to be a professional banjo player. Along with banjo, Carson is becoming a pretty impressive harmonica player, and also helps out on vocals, dobro, and fiddle when needed. Inspiring other young musicians has been an integral part of the band’s mission. Realizing that many youth do not have the opportunity to practice with a group, the brothers through the years have encouraged young musicians to perform with them at local retirement centers. Additionally, as they don’t mind sharing the spotlight, the brothers often invite up and coming young artists to open shows, or make guest appearances with them on stage. The brothers give much of the credit for their band’s success, including unique arrangements and sound to their teacher and mentor Michael ‘Doc’ Rosgen.

Dates: Friday May 3, 2013 - Sunday May 26, 2013 Time: Opening reception May 5, 1 to 3 pm; otherwise during regular open hours
Title: "Imagination - a Pathway to the Future" exhibit of student creations
Price: FREE for exhibit; silent auction items available May 5~19
Type of Event: Exhibit
As Albert Einstein said, "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere", we at the Dahmen Barn believe creativity to be a survival skill in today's world. With a grant to Artisans at the Dahmen Barn from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation and the support of the Colton Public School staff and administration, this year students were able to experience new, creative mediums under the direction of practicing artists from the Palouse region. We wanted the kids to have fun and learn to express themselves in new ways. A field trip to the Dahmen Barn began each classroom's series of art experiences and the students were very excited to learn their work would be in display in the gallery during the month of May. Many fun projects in a wide variety of mediums will be on display through May 26. The opening reception on Sunday, May 3, will be a gala affair with live music, refreshments and the kick off of the silent auction. The silent auction includes student art work, items made by community members using student art work and donations by the art instructors. All funds raised will go for administration and instruction for next year's program. The goal is raising $5000. On May 19, the silent auction will close and a live auction of very special items will be held. Delectable light hors-d'ouevres, a no-host bar, and live music are scheduled from 4:00 to 6:30. See more details on the May 19 calendar listing.

Date: Saturday May 4, 2013 Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Title: Realistic Sculpture for kids aged 8 to 16
Price: $66 includes all materials plus tools students can keep
Type of Event: Classes & Workshops
Through watching demonstrations and doing hands-on work, students interested in learning how to create realistic sculptures will gain an understanding of how simple armatures are built and clay is applied, shaped and detailed. The class size is limited so each student will receive individual guidance by the instructor. Materials provided are: sculpy clay, tools, wire and reference books. Each student will receive a set of 12 tools to keep. Students should bring an inexpensive turntable of any type that is 6 to 12 inches in diameter, which is available at Walmart. The instructor, Sandi Worthington, who is known nation wide for her realistic, detailed works in bronze, has many People’s Choice awards to her credit, and loves to teach the basics of sculpture. Bring a lunch. REGISTER by April 4. Minimum of 5 students; maximum 10. For ages 8 to 16.

Date: Saturday May 11, 2013 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Title: Introduction to Bowl Turning - with master wood artist Len Zeoli THIS CLASS IS FULL. ANOTHER IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 1 with registrations required by May 19.
Price: $95 includes use of power lathe and all materials
Type of Event: Classes & Workshops
This is a one-day session in my studio where the beginning student will learn the basics of bowl turning and turn a green wood bowl. Several topics will be presented that include general wood shop and lathe safety, bowl design, choice of wood for turning, proper fastening of wood onto the lathe, and finishing. I will demonstrate bowl turning and give you hands-on instruction in the use of bowl turning tools. No experience is necessary, yet you will learn skills you can take to the next level. All tools and materials will be provided. No experience required. Len Zeoli has been working with wood since he first made his own toys as a child. Wood has always been for him a readily available material that possesses lots of personality and possibility. His professional career in woodworking began in 1978 when he set up his first shop, where he taught himself cabinet and furniture making. Not satisfied with just buying lumber, Len immersed himself in the idea of wood as material, falling and milling trees that would one day find their way into his finished work. This is nowhere more true than in his bowl turning, where he has focused on turning green wood. Many years of learning by doing have given him a sense of how to begin at the beginning and to persist through process to a finished piece. Len has a special place in his life for those who want to learn how to work with wood, and is desirous of sharing his hard earned knowledge to help his students move in satisfying and productive directions. Minimum class size 3, maximum 5 REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED by April 28. Cancellations after this date are responsible for a cancellation fee of $45.

Date: Saturday May 18, 2013 Time: 10:00 am to noon
Title: Beginning Painting for Kids - with resident artist Donna Baker
Price: $25 includes all materials
Type of Event: Classes & Workshops
Students aged 6 to 10 will learn to paint a landscape using simple shapes. Instructor Donna Baker will demonstrate and paint along with the students so the students understand how to proceed. Donna has taught children and adults in most media for many years. The image shown here is an acrylic landscape painted by Donna. Donna has a natural drawing and painting talent and has been a professional artist for 20 plus years. She has enhanced her ability by taking a variety of classes from world renowned artists. Donna works in oils, acrylics, pastels, and graphite to depict portraits, landscapes. wild animals, and still life. She has had her work accepted into many juried shows throughout the Northwest. Donna does thirty minute portraits in pastels and graphite with amazing accuracy and beauty. Her paintings and sketches are owned by collectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Students should bring a large old shirt and paper towels. Minimum # students 5; maximum 10 REGISTRATIONS due by May 12.

Date: Sunday May 19, 2013 Time: 4:00 to 6:30 pm
Title: Fundraising event for continuation of art at Colton Public School next year
Price: FREE
Type of Event: Special Event
With a grant to Artisans at the Dahmen Barn from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation and the support of the Colton Public School staff and administration, this year students were able to experience new, creative mediums under the direction of practicing artists from the Palouse region. We encouraged the kids to have fun and learn to express themselves in new ways. A field trip to the Dahmen Barn began each classroom's series of art experiences and the students were very excited to learn their work would be in display in the Hay Loft Hall during the month of May. Many fun projects in a wide variety of mediums will be on display through May 26. Many are for sale with proceeds to fund next year's art program. On May 19, in a party atmosphere, the silent auction will close and a live auction of very special items will be held. Delectable light hors-d'oeuvres, a no-host bar, and live music are scheduled from 4:00 to 6:30. Live auction items: ~ a hand made 6' tall grandmother clock from Terry Frei of Colton. ~ a quilt of beetle drawings on fabric by the grades 1 and 2 classroom, made by Uniontown's master quilter Sharon Dixon (shown here) ~ a quilt made of T-shirts to celebrate Colton School's championship sports program made by Artisan Barn board member Mary McGregor and Tami Drader. ~ a collage painting titled "Palouse Patterns" donated by Junette Dahmen. ~ a tote bag made by Sharon Dixon incorporating a lovely drawing by instructor artist Sue Dahmen of Uniontown. ~ a Swarovski Crystal Heart Pendant with sterling silver chain donated by Sam Dial Jewelers of Pullman. ~ a bottle of wine from Clearwater Canyon winery in a handcrafted wood cradle. Wine is a blend of Pinot Gris and Muscat Ottonel. All the grapes were grown in Clarkston. ~ a mirror framed with bead work created by participants in Jeanne Leffingwell's "Million Bead Project". ~ two stunning tote bags made by Mary McGregor that incorporates lino-cut prints made by Colton students. ~ a sports duffel bag made by Kathy Wolf of Uniontown from sports-themed mono-prints created by students. ~ Matted and framed original collage of lino-cut prints by students. ~ "Idaho Baroque"original lino-cut print by Laurel Macdonald, matted and framed ~ edible art - cupcakes decorated by Colton School kids.

June

Date: Saturday June 1, 2013 Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Title: Beginning Wood Turning with master wood artist Len Zeoli
Price: $95 includes all materials and use of a power lathe
Type of Event: Classes & Workshops
This is a one-day session in my studio where the beginning student will learn the basics of bowl turning and turn a green wood bowl. Several topics will be presented that include general wood shop and lathe safety, bowl design, choice of wood for turning, proper fastening of wood onto the lathe, and finishing. I will demonstrate bowl turning and give you hands-on instruction in the use of bowl turning tools. No experience is necessary, yet you will learn skills you can take to the next level. All tools and materials will be provided. No experience required. Len Zeoli has been working with wood since he first made his own toys as a child. Wood has always been for him a readily available material that possesses lots of personality and possibility. His professional career in woodworking began in 1978 when he set up his first shop, where he taught himself cabinet and furniture making. Not satisfied with just buying lumber, Len immersed himself in the idea of wood as material, falling and milling trees that would one day find their way into his finished work. This is nowhere more true than in his bowl turning, where he has focused on turning green wood. Many years of learning by doing have given him a sense of how to begin at the beginning and to persist through process to a finished piece. Len has a special place in his life for those who want to learn how to work with wood, and is desirous of sharing his hard earned knowledge to help his students move in satisfying and productive directions. Minimum class size 3, maximum 5 REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED by May 19. Cancellations after this date are responsible for a cancellation fee of $45.

Dates: Sunday June 2, 2013 - Sunday June 30, 2013 Time: Opening reception June 2, 1 to 3 pm; otherwise during regular open hours
Title: “Somethin’ 'bout an old Farm Truck” a photography exhibit
Price: FREE
Type of Event: Exhibit
Images are from the collection of Dave Jones’ old trucks in Sprague, Washington and aerial photos of the Palouse. Jonathan Sacks is a professional photographer and graphic designer from Burlington, Massachusetts who works in a variety of styles and subjects, but leans toward landscapes. He has recently been doing aerial photography, particularly of farm lands. He considers the Palouse the most intriguing landscape he has ever flown above and photographed. During a trip to the Palouse in 2011, Sachs ran across Dave Jones' collection of old trucks in Sprague, Washington. He fell in love with the old trucks, which temporarily captured his attention, even from the magnificent Palouse. He contacted Dave Jones and the two decided to work together on a book about the trucks. The truck project has morphed a book titled "Dave’s Old Truck Rescue” that was funded through Kickstarter. Copies of the book will be for sale and Jonathan and Dave will sign copies during the opening reception on Sunday, June 2 from 1 to 3 pm. Photos of Dave’s old trucks as well as posters and magnets will be available for purchase. Says Jones about his trucks, "These old trucks, they fed a lot of people. These were agricultural trucks at one time, and hauled a lot of grain, hauled a lot of fertilizer, hauled a lot of hay, hauled a lot of cattle, just hard working old trucks. Just like the farmers who owned them."

Dates: Saturday June 8, 2013 - Sunday June 9, 2013 Time: 10 am to 4 pm each day with one hour lunch
Title: Drawing and Painting Landscapes in Watercolor with visiting artist Wes Hanson
Price: $132 students bring their own materials
Type of Event: Classes & Workshops
Learn to draw both loose and focused landscapes. Paint watercolors in various ways using eye-catching compositions, strong values and vibrant colors. Paint along with the instructor as you learn how to control watercolor and be helped by him as you paint your own subjects. Depending on the weather and the availability of subjects, we may spend part of the class time drawing and painting outdoors. If this takes place, we would spend the mornings learning drawing and painting skills and the afternoons using them outdoors. Wes Hanson has painted watercolors for thirty-five years and teaches drawing and painting to adults in the Inland Northwest for Spokane Art Supply, North Idaho College, and the Dahmen Barn. His works are displayed at the Denise Oliver Gallery in Harrison, Idaho. He is a member of the American Watercolor Society and the National Watercolor Society. He demonstrates painting products for Jack Richeson & Co., a major art supplier. Artist's Statement: "Watercolor intrigues me because of its transparency and the ways water distributes color. It invites painters to be spontaneous and creative. Though people often say watercolor is the most challenging painting medium, I find it forgiving and versatile. Painting successful watercolors requires understanding how water and pigments behave and learning how to create designs, organize values, and apply lively color. Imaginatively employed techniques produce compelling paintings. I can't think of a more enjoyable way to capture beauty." For adults who have basic drawing skills and beginning experience with watercolors. Maximum # students: 10 Minimum #: 6 REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED by Tuesday, May 28. Materials to be supplied by students: 1. Close-up landscape photographs of area scenes. 2. A No. 2 school pencil, white eraser, and 8.5 by 11 inch sketchbook. 3. Two full sheets (22 by 30 inches) of Arches 140 lb., 100% cotton rag, cold press watercolor paper. 4. A plywood board or stout cardboard measuring 13 by 17 inches. 5. A one-inch flat watercolor brush and a #8, 10, or 12 round watercolor brush. 6. Artist grade tube watercolor paints containing the following colors: • A Yellow with a touch of orange (like Gamboge, New Gamboge, or Cadmium Yellow Deep), • A second Yellow with a little green (like Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, or Hansa Yellow), • A Red with a touch of orange (like Vermillion, Cadmium Red Light, or Cadmium Scarlet), • A second Red with a little purple (like Quinacridone Rose, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, or Rose Madder), • A Blue with a touch of green (like Prussian Blue, Thalo Blue, Winsor Blue, or Antwerp Blue), • A second Blue with a little purple (like Ultramarine Blue or French Ultramarine Blue), • Raw Sienna (Not Yellow Ochre), • Burnt Sienna, and • Ivory Black (Not Lamp Black). • Other useful colors (Bring them only if you have them.): Viridian, Cadmium Orange, and Thalo Purple. 7. A white plastic rectangular or round watercolor palette (measuring about 12 by 16 inches or 12 inches in diameter) that has an ample mixing area. 8. A wide-mouth water container holding at least a quart of water. 9. One inch wide masking tape. 10. Paper towels. 11. A plastic tablecloth.

Date: Saturday June 15, 2013 Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Title: 6th annual tea: CreativiTEA
Price: $15 Advance purchase required by June 8. Seating is limited.
Type of Event: Special Event
You are invited to the 6th annual tea at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, titled “CreativiTEA”, scheduled on Saturday, June 15, from 11 am to 1 pm. A variety of sweet and savory items will be served along with choices of iced teas. Although it is a come-as-you-wish event, a prize will be given for the most creative costume by Junette Dahmen, donor of the Barn to the community. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased no later than the end of the day June 8. Seating is limited at this event which is held in our Hay Loft Hall. Call 509-229-3414 or email shopatthebarn@lewiston.com to purchase tickets. In addition to live entertainment, both live and silent auctions are included in this year’s program. The tea event will kick off the raffle for a gorgeous handmade 6’ tall grandmother clock that has been donated to the Barn by some generous community members. The clock was constructed by Terry Frei of Colton. He made the clock by hand and donated it to our recent auction to raise funds to continue the art program at the Colton public school next year. Two friends of the Barn combined their donations to give $1K to the kids’ art program, then donated the clock back to the Barn to be used as a raffle item. Proceeds from the auctions and the raffle will help sustain general operations and creativity programs at the Dahmen Barn.

Date: Saturday June 22, 2013 Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Title: Pastel Painting for Beginners - with visiting artist Diana Moses Botkin
Price: $72 Students bring supplies or pay $15 materials fee.
Type of Event: Classes & Workshops
This is a beginning level class for students aged 16 and above who are able to draw basic shapes and have some understanding of form. Pastel is a versatile, direct, and fun artists' material which bridges the gap between drawing and painting. It's suitable for quick, expressive studies as well as finished paintings with detail. It is an art material similar to chalk, but loaded with pigment. Some pastel artists use their fingers to blend. Brushes and special pastel tools can also be used by those not wanting to get the pigment on their hands. Diana will give how-to demos, explanations and personalized instruction. Enjoy the camaraderie of the workshop in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere with limited class size. All skill levels are welcome. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand with pastels, you'll have fun during this informative class to develop your skills. A supply list is below for students wishing to bring their own materials. Alternately, students may pay a materials fee of $15 and use class supplies during the workshop. Instructor is Diana Moses Botkin. Visit her website at www.DianaMosesBotkin.com to see samples of her work. You can also check out her awards, or follow links to her Painting a Day blog and other sites. PLEASE REGISTER by June 15. Maximum # students: 7 Minimum: 4 The instructor will provide all needed materials for her demonstrations, along with still life objects. Additionally, the instructor will have a few pastel sets, individual pastel colours, art paper, and other additional supplies available for purchase if students need something. Materials to be supplied by students: 1. Soft Pastels Rembrandt, Prismacolor (formerly Grumbacher), Schminke, or Winsor-Newton are suggested. Very soft artists’ pastels such as Sennelier are not recommended for beginners. Avoid cheaper brands, as most do not have the workability of the better ones. Purchase the largest set you can afford. It will make it easier to find colors needed. (I have some sets for sale at less than retail prices. Please call or email if you are interested.) 2. Paper Canson MiTeintes or other pastel paper. Charcoal paper will also work but is not as heavy. Select several tones such as blue-grey, lilac, rust. We will use 2 or 3 half-sheets. Or you can buy a tablet of 12"x16" sheets that are close to half-sheet size. Choose the tablet with a variety of colors rather than white or off-white. 3. Drawing board Any smooth rigid board will do. Something bigger than your paper is necessary. 4. Paper clamps, bulldog clips, or push pins to attach paper to board, or tape will work. 5. Small towel or rag for wiping hands, or wet wipes. 6. Workable Odorless Fixative (to be used only in well-ventilated area, such as outdoors!) Sennelier changes color the least. Prismacolor is good too. Some of the others are okay, but can darken colors. (This can be used to advantage.) 7. Portable easel. We have a table to use, but if you prefer to stand and work, please bring your own easel. 8. Kneaded eraser, Kleenex, or paper towels. 9. Vine charcoal and white chalk. 10. (Optional) Bring these if want to blend with something other than your fingers: sable paintbrush, pastel blenders (sponge type) or use an old eye shadow blender. 11. Lunch: bring a sack lunch, drinks, and snacks as you might need during the 6 hours we’ll be working.

Date: Saturday June 28, 2013 Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Title: Beginning Oil Painting - with visiting artist Diana Moses Botkin
Price: $72 Students bring supplies or pay a $15 materials fee.
Type of Event: Classes & Workshops
This is a beginning level class for students aged 16 and older who are able to draw basic shapes and have some understanding of form. Oil paints are a wonderful, forgiving medium. If you’ve never tried them, or are just starting out with oils, this class will help you get going. Oils have advantages over acrylics because of their slower drying time for blending, and wiping off for changes. This workshop will include instruction and demonstrations for basic color mixing, and laying in shapes with emphasis on portraying 3-dimensions. We will work from life and use simple still life set-ups. A supply list is available for students wishing to bring their own materials. Alternately, students may pay a materials fee of $15 and use class supplies during the workshop. Diana Moses Botkin’s art career has encompassed opportunities in commercial art, custom murals, portrait painting, teaching, and writing about art. Her work has been reproduced on book covers, in calendars, and in books. Additionally, she is a contributing editor for Professional Artist Magazine (formerly Art Calendar). Diana’s art has been honored with regional and national awards, museum and corporate purchases, and numerous private commissions. She is also active in the Daily Painting art movement, and shares her work regularly online at her website, blog, and at DailyPainters.com where she sells her art to collectors worldwide. A wife, mother and grandmother, she currently lives and works in north Idaho. PLEASE REGISTER by June 22. Maximum # students: 7 Minimum #4 All enrollees will receive a free sample of Gamblin Artist’s Oil Paint, and Painting Medium. Class supplies may be used during the workshop if student does not wish to bring their own. Materials fee is $15. Additionally, the instructor will have paint, brushes, supports, canvas paper, and other additional supplies available for purchase if students need something. Materials to be supplied by students: 1. OIL PAINTS. Grumbacher Pre-Tested Oils, Winsor-Newton Artists' Oil Colours, Rembrandt and Gamblin are good brands. Student grade paints can be okay like Winton, Shiva or Academy. (Avoid the very cheapest paints, like Marie's, Reeve's or Yarka.) Colors you will need (bare minimum): Thalo Red, Ultramarine Blue (or French Ultramarine), Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hansa Yellow), Burnt Sienna, Titanium White. Additional Colors if you may want: Burnt Umber, Mars Black, Indian Red or Mars Red, Cadmium Scarlet or Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Thalo Green. 2. PAINTING SUPPORT. Canvas Panels, Stretched Canvases or Acrylic Primed Board Panels. For Beginning Class, get 8"x10" or 9"x12", at least two. 3. PAINTING KNIFE OR PALETTE KNIFE. Style of knife is a personal preference so if you've never used one, pick a medium sized one. There are cheap plastic ones that you can try out for shape, or if you want to invest in a good one, get stainless steel. 4. BRUSHES. White Hog Bristle Oil Painting brushes are preferred. Synthetics are okay if you like them. At least a dozen brushes are nice to have, but you can get by with two. Grumbacher or Winsor Newton are decent brands, but there are others which cost less and work okay. Bare minimum you will need: Size 4 and Size 2 in a Flat or Filbert style. Additional brushes you may want: More of the above, and several of Size 6, Size 8, and a small detail brush (Size 1 round, filbert, or flat). 5. CANVAS "PAPER". This comes in tablets and will be used for warm-ups and mixing exercises. A small (8"x10") or medium size (11"x14") tablet is fine. 6. PALETTE. A disposable paper palette tablet is easy for clean-up in a class situation. There are containers available for these that will keep your paint fresh, or you can use a Tupperware container. If you already have a wooden palette and want to bring it, please do clean-up at home. 7. PAPER TOWELS or rags for wiping hands and brushes. 8. SOLVENT. For solvent to clean brushes, you may bring ODORLESS Mineral Spirits in a closed, unbreakable container. There are commercial brush cleaning containers available or you can improvise. (Just don't use a plastic container that is dissolved by the solvent!) Absolutely no Turpentine or regular mineral spirits will be allowed in indoor classes. 9. PORTABLE EASEL if you have one, such as a table easel or upright easel. 10. LUNCH. Bring a sack lunch, drink and snacks as you might need during the 6 hours we’ll be working.

Date: Saturday June 29, 2013 Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Title: The Gypsy Cowbelle - “cowboyed-up classic country with hillbilly flair”
Price: $10 at the door
Type of Event: Music
The Gypsy Cowbelle creates a relaxed campfire ambience on any stage and offers timeless presentations suitable for a wide array of audiences. Her Genuine Cowbilly music will be embraced by those with a keen interest in traditional tunes, clever lyricism and American lore. In true troubadour fashion, “V” employs both music and anecdotal charm to unbridle the imagination and conduct a cross-sectional odyssey of the nation’s history and her people. Lively performances reflect “V”s natural stage presence, subtle humor and enduring creativity while compelling lyrics, rich vocals, homemade banjo and guitar combine the raw edge of classic country with the sublime timelessness of cowboy and folk music to create her unique Cowbilly sound. "Nothing Fancy But Guaranteed Authentic!" Having performed for more than two decades in over 25 states, “V” employs music to unify diverse audiences. She has appeared at numerous Cowboy Poetry Gatherings around the west, including the National gathering in Elko, NV where she shared the stage with heroes Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Baxter Black. The Gypsy Cowbelle has been dubbed “Wyoming’s quintessential singer/songwriter” and has performed at music festivals, banquets, dude ranches, movie sets, museums, libraries, concert halls and for historical societies. Ranging from campfires in the Grand Canyon to the Streets of New Orleans; from Ivy League colleges to remote biker bars; from children’s workshops to community picnics and from Wyoming’s first lady to the U.S. Beard Team (really!), Miss “V” has continued to prove her versatility as an entertainer, as well as a seasoned ambassador for American culture and history. She is endorsed by the Wyoming Arts Council and has produced five CDs and one documentary. Fourteen years on a remote ranch afforded The Gypsy Cowbelle her homesteader skills, such as haying and logging with horses, sewing clothes on treadle machines, building tack and banjos with hand tools, hunting, canning, brewing herbal medicine, trailing cattle and leading pack strings through the mountains. Some of “V”s other experiences include extensive backcountry expeditions by foot, horse, ski and boat, working on a major motion picture and hitchhiking across America. Her adventures as a caretaker, wrangler, teamster, rafting guide, vintner, luthier, leatherworker and general purveyor of America’s Blue Highways have been featured in books, movies, publications and interviews nationwide. “V” also hosts workshops on homemade instruments, songwriting, Western history and her 2013 documentary, “The Modern Day Homesteader.”

July

Date: Thursday July 11, 2013 Time: 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Title: Summer Creativity Series for kids - 1 of 6
Price: TBA
Type of Event: Class for children
Two topics will be taught each day with a healthy snack in between. For kids aged 6 to 12. Advance registration is required. Details to be posted as they are finalized.

Dates: Sunday July 14, 2013 - Sunday July 14, 2013 Time: 2:00 pm
Title: Western Music, Cowboy Poetry and Storytelling by visiting artist Bob Marshall
Price: $10 at the door
Type of Event: Cowboy poetry and western music
This performance appeals to all ages. Singer/Songwriter Bob Marshall doesn’t just sing about the American West and a country lifestyle, he projects its heart to all who will take time to listen. A ranch owner and professional rodeo cowboy, Bob’s music and stage presentation reveals his journey of growth as an artist over forty years. Bob’s music may have a broad theme of horses, cattle, pickup trucks and honky-tonks, but it is a winding pathway into his own personal journey living a cowboy life that many only dream about. Not simply a narrator of the Western story, Bob brings it to life so that you feel the trails dusty grit between your teeth, smell the incoming storm on the sun bleached plains and know the feel of a good horse between your legs. Bob presents life’s trials and tribulations that make up the raw material of the common man’s life. Using a simple and natural interpretation through his poetry, music and stories, Bob digs beneath the sun burned and weathered faces of a working man and presents their truths with faith, trust and love as his guide. In the mid-seventies Bob was asked to join the internationally known “New Christy Minstrels” who sought Bob’s rich baritone voice and entertainment skills. Bob passed on that opportunity but has continued to entertain audiences from the Chesapeake Bay to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean for the past 35 years. He has most recently been seen on stages in Nashville, The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, NV and the Columbia River Cowboy Gathering in Kennewick, WA where he won audiences over with his authenticity, talent and engaging stage presence. Bob will be sharing the stage with "Awesome" Jim Aasen and Jim Bullard. Jim Assen has performed country and western music for over fifty years. During the 60’s and 70’s, while living in Montana, Jim became acquainted with some of the biggest stars in country music… including Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves and Johnny Cash. Since 2003 Jim has traveled to cowboy gatherings in various states, including Montana, Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnesota and Arizona. Jim has released two country/western music CD’s and is a member of the Western Music Assn. (WMA) and Palouse Country Cowboy Poets Assn. (PCCPA). Jim Bullard has lived in Lewiston, ID for the last 43 years and has been a gospel singer for many years. He has traveled through the northwest and Canada performing in churches, retreats, bible camps, vacation bible school, cowboy churches, and cowboy gatherings, rodeos and fairs. He, also, does a lot of volunteering for nursing homes, senior centers, senior meal sites, etc. He has received awards from the Independent Recording Artists and from the Country Gospel Music Association. His love for the Lord shows through his music and he prays you are blessed by the songs.

Date: Thursday July 18, 2013 Time: 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Title: Summer Creativity Series for kids - 2 of 6
Price: TBA
Type of Event: Class for children
Two topics are taught each afternoon with a healthy snack in between. For kids aged 6 to 12. Watch for details. Registrations must be made in advance.

Date: Thursday July 25, 2013 Time: 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Title: Summer Creativity Series for kids - 3 of 6
Price: TBA
Type of Event: Class for children
Two topics will be taught each day with a healthy snack in between. For kids aged 6 to 12. Advance registration is required. Details to be posted as they are finalized.

August

Date: Thursday August 1, 2013 Time: 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Title: Summer Creativity Series for kids - 4 of 6
Price: TBA
Type of Event: Class for children
Two topics are taught each afternoon with a healthy snack in between. For kids aged 6 to 12. Watch for details. Registrations must be made in advance.

Date: Thursday August 8, 2013 Time: 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Title: Summer Creativity Series for kids - 5 of 6
Price: TBA
Type of Event: Class for children
Two topics will be taught each day with a healthy snack in between. For kids aged 6 to 12. Advance registration is required. Details to be posted as they are finalized.

Date: Saturday August 10, 2013 Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Title: “Flower and Leaf Pounding” for fiber enthusiasts
Price: $40
Type of Event: Classes & Workshops
What a thrill it is to transfer the pigment of leaves and flowers onto fabric, creating your own floral design. Colors transferred range from vibrant to muted, with some specimens being more co-operative than others. The instructor will work on a project along with you, giving you the opportunity to learn subtle tricks to create a lovely art piece. You will take home a piece that can be considered finished or you can further embellish it with paint or stitches. Instructor will show samples of finished art works that she has made using this flower and leaf pounding technique. Instructor Ellen Kundrat is a member of the Fiber Fusion studio at the Dahmen Barn. She has been working with various forms of fiber art for more than 20 years. Some of her favored techniques include wool felting, free-motion embroidery, fabric manipulation, beading, fabric painting, raw-edge appliqué. To her nature is a central focus with flowers and leaves in all their glorious shapes and colors often a theme. She uses natural fibers, particularly silks and wools, and threads of all kinds as her paints. This class is for teens through adults, with a minimum of 3 students and a maximum of 8. All skill levels are welcome. PLEASE REGISTER by August 3. Materials to be supplied by instructor: fabric prepared for this technique (instructions for fabric preparation will be given to students), flowers, leaves, grasses, tape. Materials to be supplied by students: hammer, hardwood board (small cutting board works well), moderate size bath towel to help dampen noise, also flowers and leaves if you have some you would like to try (optional).

Date: Thursday August 15, 2013 Time: 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Title: Summer Creativity Series for kids - 6 of 6
Price: TBA
Type of Event: Class for children
Two topics are taught each afternoon with a healthy snack in between. For kids aged 6 to 12. Watch for details. Registrations must be made in advance.

Date: Saturday August 24, 2013 Time: TBA
Title: Sesitshaya Marimba concert - outdoors
Price: TBA
Type of Event: Music
Details coming soon.

September

Date: Saturday September 28, 2013 Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Title: Hog Heaven Big Band plays for dancing or listening
Price: $8 for a couple; $5 for a single
Type of Event: Music & Dances
The Hog Heaven Big Band, an energetic 16 piece swing band, will play tunes from The Great American Songbook. The band has played on the Palouse for decades and regularly at the Dahmen Barn since it opened in 2006. The band will play in October, then again spring of 2014

Date: Sunday September 29, 2013 Time: 2:00 pm
Title: TBA
Price: TBA
Type of Event: Cowboy poetry and western music
Performed by the Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Assocation. More details will follow.

October

Date: Saturday October 5, 2013 Time: 2:00 pm
Title: Nordic Spirit: Old-time Scandinavian dance music
Price: $10 at the door
Type of Event: Music
Jane and Jeff Anderson playing old-time Scandinavian music in authentic costumes. They played September of 2009 for a full house, so plan to come early. This lively old-time music features traditional tunes from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. They share a passion for their Nordic roots while performing for the Seattle Folklife Festival and doing concerts and dances throughout the Northwest at various cultural events. A distinctive feature is their use of the diatonic button box accordion played by Jane. This accordion has an unusual and addictive sound that highlights everything from schmaltzy, sweet waltzes to snappy, happy polkas. Jeff will feature the highly decorated 9-string Hardanger Fiddle which is recognized as the national folk instrument of Norway. Its haunting sound is produced through five resonating strings. It is as beautiful to see as it is to hear. Jeff has been playing fiddle since the age of 15 and Jane was a late-bloomer who began playing the button accordion at around age 40. Their music includes tunes for polka, waltz, schottische, mazurka and other toe-tapping rhythms. Nordic Spirit is happy to share their passion for Scandinavian music and remind you that toe tapping, clapping and smiling are encouraged! Space may limit the ability to dance at this event. CDs will be available to purchase and guarantee they will make your spirit and your feet happy. Scandinavian refreshments will be available for sale during the intermission.

Date: Saturday October 26, 2013 Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Title: Hog Heaven Big Band plays for dancing or listening
Price: $8 for a couple; $5 for a single
Type of Event: Music & Dances
The Hog Heaven Big Band, an energetic 16 piece swing band, will play tunes from the Great American Songbook. The band has played on the Palouse for decades and regularly at the Dahmen Barn since it opened in 2006. This is Hog Heaven's last performance at the Barn in 2013.

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