What's Happening at the Arts Center in March!

Beautiful Quilts will be on display in the Gallery this month in celebration of National Quilt Month. A “call for entries” was made by our Visual Arts committee looking for quilts of all types to be displayed this month.

We have contemporary and traditional quilts that represent in some way one of the 4 seasons of the year. Nationally renowned fiber artist Arturo Sandoval has selected the Best of Show and three honorable mentions that will be announced during the Gallery Talk and Opening Reception.

Please join us this Friday, March 4^th from 4:30-7:00pm for a first glimpse of these beautiful quilts, good food, and good conversation. This reception is free and is generously made possible by Whitaker Pharmacy and the Kentucky Arts Council.

But wait, there is more to take place that evening. Sasha Colette and the Magnolias will be performing during the reception and a free concert starting at 7:00pm. Sasha and the Magnolias are known for their Americana/Blues/Indie sound and this promises to be a concert you do not want to miss.

For more information please call the Gateway Regional Arts Center at 859-498-6264. We hope you to see Friday for an evening of Art, Music, and fun.

Saturday, March 5^th, we are excited about a Mini Quilt Workshop presented by Jennifer Reis of Morehead State University. Ms. Reis is a renowned fabric artist that has widely exhibited her work around the area and state.

The Mini Quilt Workshop will be presented from 1:00-5:00pm for adults. A fee of $45 includes materials and instruction and all you need to learn this intricate art form. It is not too late to register so call the Gallery at 498-6264 as soon as possible.

Monday, March 7^th, our 2 Blocks Off Broadway Theatre group is presenting a Reading Circle at the Arts Center. The last two have been great fun for everyone and they are inviting anyone who would like to read scripts (not memorize!) to join them. This is a free event and a great way to meet other folks interested in theatre in our community.

Tuesday, March 8^th, the Noteables Community Youth Chorus will be presenting their last concert of the season. These youth have flourished under the direction of Debbie Stegner and we are very proud of all they have accomplished.

Congratulations to Megan Jones, Mackenzie Green, and Kyla Copher for auditioning and their selection into the Allstate Kentucky Children’s Chorus. This is a prestigious chorus and a honor to have been made a member of this chorus.

Also, we wish to say congratulations to Debbie Stegner for being named the upcoming Kentucky Music Educators President Elect. This too is a big honor to be elected to this position.

Be sure to join us on the 8^th at 7:00pm to hear this wonderful chorus and applaud all their hard work. Donations will be accepted in lieu of tickets at the door.

Now its time for our adults who love to sing to have their chance to come together as members of the Sterling Singers Community Chorus. This year we are fortunate to have Debbie Stegner as the Choral Director for this group too.

This group does not hold auditions, but is open to anyone who enjoys singing and meeting other people who also enjoy music. First rehearsal is March 15^th at 7:00pm in the Arts Center. A monthly fee of $20 is assessed but may be waived if needed for individuals who want to participate. For more information please call: 859-498-6264.

Thursday, March 10th, at 7:00pm, the Montgomery County Education Foundation and the Gateway Regional Arts Center will be presenting their third in a series of Chautauqua performances. This month’s performance will feature L. Henry Dowell portraying Doctor Ephraim McDowell who performed the first ovarectomy surgery in Danville, KY, removing a 22-pound tumor from the abdomen of a 46-year old woman. It brought McDowell worldwide acclaim as the father of abdominal surgery.

This performance is free generously sponsored by the Montgomery County Medical Society. Please join us for this great opportunity to learn about Dr. McDowell and the impact his surgery has made on medicine today.

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17^th and the Arts Center is celebrating with a party from 5:30-8:00pm! Join us for an Irish Stew Cook Off, Celtic Music, Bag Pipe music, beverages and fun. Tickets are $20 and available at Ruth Hunt Candy, the Gallery and at the door.

If you would like to enter your favorite Irish Stew in the cook off please call 859-498-6264. Prize money will be awarded! Make sure your friends come and stack the votes with their dollars and join in the Irish fun. Hope to see everyone there for this is a great way to support the Arts and have a pot full of fun too!

To finish out our Irish theme for March we will be privileged to hear in concert again this year the Morehead state University Concert Choir. This wonderful chorus, under the direction of Dr. Greg Detwieler, will treat us with a performance that includes an Irish Mass.

This performance will take place at 7:00pm on March 29^th, in the Lewis Apperson White Performance Hall in the Arts Center. Tickets are available at the door for $10 adults, $5 students, and $15 for families of 3 or more. This is a great opportunity to hear an outstanding choir and beautiful music so mark your calendars and join us March 29^th.

Just a heads up, the Regional Student Art Show is scheduled to take place April 30^th and May 1^st. This art show is open to students in grades K-12 from all over the Gateway Area and cash prizes will be awarded. Be watching for more information available through schools, home schools and church schools. Or call the Gallery: 859-498-6264 for more information.

Check out our new website – www.gatewayartscenter.com. This is a great way to check on what’s coming up in workshops, events, performances, etc. See you at our upcoming events and thank you for supporting the Arts!