Bikers & Blues Bike Show

Long a fixture of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s annual Blues Festival event, Harleys and other assorted motorcycles will take center stage Friday afternoon and evening at downtown’s new Blues Festival kickoff event, the Bikers and Blues Peoples Choice Bike Show.

Hosted by the Silver City MainStreet Project and many of downtown’s merchants, the all-ages show will be held on Bullard Street between Market Street and Broadway from 3 to 9 pm, with registration for bike owners from 3 to 4:30 pm. Music and other entertainment will be provided throughout the day, with Grant County favorite Brandon Perrault performing live from 6 to 9 pm, while Albuquerque-based DJ Curtis Pink will open the afternoon, spinning from 3 to 6.

“Through the generosity of our sponsors like Barnett’s Harley-Davidson ofLas Crucesand Shade Tree Custom Cycle Works of Albuquerque, admission to the show will be free to the public,” said Ginny Wolf, downtown gallery owner and organizer of the show. “The entry fee for bike owners wanting to show off their bike is only $10 per bike, and prizes range from $500 in cash to a $200 Barnett’s gift certificate to prizes donated by downtown’s best merchants.”

The show will be “peoples’ choice,” meaning that the prizes will be awarded based on votes cast by members of the public who attend the show prior to 5:30, when voting will be closed. Winners will be announced at 7 pm from the stage.

“Most of Silver City’s best eating and shopping opportunities are downtown, and we’re excited to be able to introduce ourselves to Blues Festival fans on Friday,” Wolf said. “Restaurants, coffee shops, shops and galleries will all be open, and I know that many of us will have specials for visitors this weekend.”

Food and drink will be available from several Silver City restaurants who will have outdoor booths especially for the show, as well as from establishments across the historic district. No Excuses will have Special event t-shirts and other merchandise available for sale, and Barnett’s plans to bring their Jump Start bike, a running but stationary motorcycle that allows anyone to experience riding a motorcycle while standing still.

Be sure to get your event T shirt either at the show or if your afraid they will sell out at NoExcuses, a great t shirt shop at 113 W Broadway here in Silver City. There phone number is 575 388 9797. They have all sizes in men’s & women’s styles for 18.00

The 17th Annual Blues Festival in Gough Park Starts on Saturday May 26th.

Silver City Blues Festival 2012 Lineup:

Friday Night, May 25, 2012 at the Buffalo Dance Hall 9:00 pm – 1:00 am Pat “Guitar Slim” Chase ($12)

Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Gough Park12:15 – 1:15 pm

The Muddy Hands Blues Band1:45 – 2:45 pm

The Kas Nelson Trio featuring Sunny James 3:15 – 4:45 pm

Big Daddy D and the Dynamites 5:15 – 6:45 pm

Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch 7:15 – 9:00 pm

Trampled Under Foot 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

Festival Jam Session at the Buffalo Dance Hall ($12)

Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Gough Park12:00 – 1:00 pm

The Greenwood Misses1:30 – 2:30 pm

Country Blues Revue3:00 – 4:30 pm

Hazel Miller5:00 – 6:30 pm

Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys

Don’t Forget to come downtown for all the great shops and galleries! See you there!

Deborah Hutchings ~ Wildflowers

Deborah Hutching

Opening Reception

Mother’s day weekend

Saturday May 12th

2:00 pm til 6: 00pm

Deb Has been painting all winter for this event! Her wild flower paintings are so vivid and beautiful. Please come down to the gallery for this very special show.

Ginny Wolf Studio & Gallery ~ 108 W. Yankie St ~ Silver City

It is from her studio in the wide-open space of New Mexico, that artist Deborah Hutchings draws much of the inspiration for her vivid, natural paintings. After many years living and painting inNew England, it was time for a change to experience the grandeur of the mountains, desert and the golden colors. Her paintings reflect the serenity and beauty of her present surroundings of the Southwest and the sense of tranquility of her years in New England.

After a successful career as an advertising executive, Deb turned her creative talent to fine art. Her advertising experience clearly is present in her exciting choice of colors and in her ability to create eye-appealing designs.

Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts from the University of West Chester and postgraduate work at Northeastern University. She has also studied at the Ridgewood Art Institute, Silvermine School of Art, The Lyme Academy and worked with such nationally known artists as Charles Reid and David Dewey.

Deb’s distinctive style is attracting an enthusiastic following, and spends much of her studio time creating paintings that are currently on display in The Galleria Veronese inNew Orleans, Blue Dome Gallery inSilver City,NM along with private and corporate collections throughout the country.

Bless you Levon.

Levon Helm died at the age of 71 the other day. I grew up listening to The Band. I have so many wonderful memories involving Levon’s music. Happy Trails Levon. You will be missed.

Our natural state of being is joy, and it takes so much energy to think negative thoughts, to speak negative words, and to feel miserable. The easy path is good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. Take the easy path. Rhonda Byrne

Wrapped Moss Agate ring made with rose brass. Size ~ 7 Price ~ 60.00

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Abalone earrings with copper sparrows and rose brass ear wires. Size ~ 1 inch Price ~ 28.00

Embossed copper earrings with abalone and rose brass ear wires. Size ~ 1 inch Price ~ 38.00

Delicate turquoise earrings with rose brass ear wires. Also available in sterling silver. Size ~ 1/2 inch Price ~ 24.00

Rose brass wrapped turquoise ring with miniature watch part. Size ~ 5 1/2 Price ~ 60.00

To all my ancestors. This charm bracelet is made with 24k gold over pewter charms,garnets, iolite and copper. Size 8 inches Price ~ 126.00

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~ Anais Nin ~

We had a great women’s parade Sunday. Im so proud of our little town, especially my zombie girls who let there freak flags fly. Here are some high lights to our awesome day! GARRRRHHHRRRR!!!!

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International Women’s Month!

Spring is coming! Im so happy. I love the seasons but by this time of year Im wanting to be warm again. Andy and I went out on the Harley yesterday and it was beautiful out!

Ive been lazy about my blogs these last few weeks, so today Im going to give you all kinds of things to think about including some beautiful sculpted leather jewelry that my friend Andra King creates. She is an amazing artist from Hilo Hawaii. I have her work here at the gallery. She is also a fine artist and does remarkable tattoo work .Check out her web site www.andraking.com I will have some images of her work alittle later in this blog.

So….. March is International Women’s Month. All over the world women are coming together to celebrate. Here in Silver City we are getting ready for our Women’s parade. The date is Sunday March 25. Everyone is welcome!

Empower Rural Women ~ End Hunger and Poverty!

Ill be there with a few of my friends, although you might not recognize me!

If you would like to be in the parade the line up starts at 1:00 at Morning star parking lot. Dress up, bring banners do your thing! Its a time to let your freak flag fly! The Parade starts at 2:00 and will travel south up Bullard ending at Javelina’s Coffee house.

There are also many events going on throughout the month. For more info go to www.womenonthemove-silvercity.com.

Here are some of Andra’s beautiful pieces. They are all available here at the gallery. Enjoy!

Andra King - Lunar moth earrings

Andra King - Orchid earrings

Andra King - Feather Earrings

One last treat before I go. A beautiful poem by Maya Angelou.

 

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It’s the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can’t touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can’t see.
I say,
It’s in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I’m a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Now you understand
Just why my head’s not bowed.
I don’t shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It’s in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
‘Cause I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Maya Angelou

Happy Spring!

Treasures

Your Heart Pendant.This interesting assemblage is made from serpentine, etched copper, old metal roofing, a brass vintage drawer pull, recycled sari material, horse hair and a framed copper collage. Strung on an adjustable waxed cotton cord. Size ~ 5 inches by 2 3/4 inches. Price ~ 176.00

I’ve always been aware of the other world,

of spirits that exist in that twilight place that lies in the corner of our eyes,

of faerie and stranger things still that we spy only when we’re not paying attention to them,

whispers and flickering shadows,

here one moment,

gone the instant we turn our heads for a closer look.

Charles de Lint

The Onion Girl

Antique jade button charm bracelet combined with serpentine, pearls, glass leaves, vintage coral, amber, spiney oyster, 24k gold over pewter and brass charms. Size ~ 8 inches. Price ~ 240.00

The Shiva Lingam is one of the most sacred icons of the ancient as well as the modern world. These stones come only from the Narmada River in The Central Western Part of India. This unusual necklace is combined with brass, copper and pearls.Size ~ 16 inch. Price ~ 246.00

 

 

 

 

 

“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate that when I fall asleep your eyes close.” ― Pablo Neruda, 100 Love Sonnets

These romantic Celt knot earrings are combined with glass, garnet and vintage brass stampings. Size ~ 2 1/2 inches long. Price ~ 86.00

Many Sisters bracelet made with bronze stamping,turquoise, chrysophrase,laramar,and varascite. Size ~ 8 inches. Price ~ 98.00

This beautiful Variscite necklace will help stimulate the heart chakra, bringing unconditional love and understanding to all situations.Ive combined this wonderful stone with turquoise, amethyst and delicate 24k gold over pewter beads. Size ~ 18 inches. Price ~ 176.00

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. This lovely Varascite necklace is combined with a sterling silver charm for Saint Theresa,laramar and turquoise beads. Strung on a sterling silver 18 inch chain. Price ~ 174.00

I Hope you like these new creations of mine. They are a celebration of love. I cant help it I’m a hopeless romantic!

For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. Judy Garland

  

Sea Jasper is a stone of joy and high spirits. It opens one's awareness to the benevolent aspects of life and lifts one's mood through its positive vibrations. This beautiful necklace is combined with a Jerusalem cross , silver, brass, gold & copper beads. Size ~ 18 inches. Price ~ 165.00

Vintage brass stamping's with Biwa pearl earrings. Size ~ 2 inches. Price ~ 64.00

Aquamarine is a stone of courage. Its calming energies reduce stress and quiets the mind ,combine this with dragonfly to create peace in these transitional times! Size ~ 18 inches. Price ~ 146.00

Rose brass hoop earrings with delicate wrapped garnets. Size ~ 1 1/2 inches. Price ~ 38.00

Valentines Day is around the corner. A time for lovers and chocolate.

Silver City is having their annual Chocolate fantasia celebration! Saturday, February 11 from 12:00 to 4:00. Stroll the galleries collecting your chocolates made by local chocolatiers. This is a fund raiser for the Mimbres Arts Council. For more info go to mimbresarts.org

Welcome to the Gallery ~ Dayna Griego & LeAnne Knudsen

Midnight Spirit Guide ~ Fused Glass ~ Dayna Griego

The Life of a Tree Series ~ LeAnne Knudsen

“The highest good is like water.
Water gives life to the ten thousand things and does not strive.
It flows in places men reject and so is like the Tao.

In dwelling, be close to the land.
In meditation, go deep in the heart.
In dealing with others, be gentle and kind.
In speech, be true.
In ruling, be just.
In business, be competent.
In action, watch the timing.”

Tao Te Ching ~