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Micropolis Art Gallery
Micropolis' guest artist Diane Castle Babcock has been practicing the art of linoleum block printing for almost fifty years. The process she uses is called the reduction method, because she continually cuts away from one block to create a multiple color image. Her images are created in four to six steps of cutting and printing. As the print is created, the block is destroyed, ensuring a limited edition. She chose linoleum block printing as her medium because of its vibrant colors and textural quality. Diane is inspired by what she sees on walks and hikes through the Adirondacks, where she lived for fifteen years, as well Rochester, NY, her current home. Hallmarks of her work include mountain scenes, white birches, and moonlight scenes. She takes photos for reference, but her work represents the feelings and memories a particular place instills in her. Some of her work is specific to a location. Other pieces are a composite of several photos or derived purely from memory and imagination. Her work is Impressionistic because she works with small dots and lines of color, as well as a sense of light and atmosphere. Diane collects birch bark and branches during her hikes, which she incorporates into her prints. She makes birch bark frames and builds shadow boxes with birch branches included in her landscapes. Diane graduated from Nazareth University and Binghamton University with degrees in art and in art education certification. She worked as a visiting artist with Young Audiences of Rochester. She retired from Adirondack High School in Boonville, NY where she taught art. Diane has received awards at the Clothesline Festival, Corn Hill Art Festival, Artists Row, and Colorscape Chenango. She is a juried member of the Roycroft Arts and Craftsmen Guild. In addition to the artwork of the featured artist, the gallery is filled with paintings, drawings, pastels, photographs, fiber art, mixed media, glass, digital art, jewelry, pottery, woodland assemblages, baskets, turned items of exotic wood and fine art cards by the members of Micropolis Cooperative, Inc. The reception is free and open to the public and is part of a broader evening of arts programming in downtown Gloversville. ?Material Conversations,? an exhibition at Glove Cities Gallery, 52 Church St., Gloversville, will also having a receptions from 4:30-7pm. Both shows will run through the end of April. Micropolis, located inside Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market at 30 N. Main St., Gloversville, is open Monday-Friday / 9am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am until 2pm.
Yoga Essentials at Gloversville Public Library
REGISTRATION REQUIRED Are you yoga-curious? Instructor Colleen Rasmussen joins us to introduce the foundations and basics of this popular form of fitness
Desperados: A Tribute To The Eagles
The Glove Theatre proudly welcomes DESPERADOS - A Tribute to The Eagles! This all-star team of musicians celebrates the beloved 70's era music - from songs like ''Take It Easy,'' ''Witchy Woman,'' ''Lyin' Eyes,'' ''Hotel California,'' and many more. This group includes the one and only Ernest LaRouche on drums. With a Berklee Degree in music, he went straight into playing percussion in ''Powerman 5000'', ''Marsels'', ''Jeffrey Osbourne'', ''The Peasants'', ''Mappari'', and in 2008 he became a member of '' World Play'' with Ray Green (Tower of Power) and Tracy Bonham opening for Roger Daltrey, Joss Stone, Darius Rucker and Goo Goo Dolls. In 2013, he became the principal drummer for Britney Spears and remains in the band for all performances. On Bass is Steve Hymowech, ''DC STEVE,'' an energetic bassist who puts on a dynamic performance to enhance the bassline and add tenor range vocals to the band. On guitar and vocals is Scott Bentley, a lead vocalist and guitarist in the music scene for over 25 years. Bentley is joined on guitar by Mark Caruso, who has also played in several other bands including the Ernie LaRouche Band, NCJP Big Band, Frank Conti Jazz Trip and The Marcabes and Toulouse St. And last but not least, also on guitar and vocals another iconic seasoned musician in the 518, The one and only Johnny Clifford, lead singer from regional and Glove Theatre favorite Tom Petty tribute ''The Broken Hearted'' This show is presented by The Glove Theatre's 518 Concert Series & E1 PRESENTS. All ages welcome! 21+ to drink/purchase adult beverages.
