Friday, August 15, 2014

It's Time to Register for the MJSA Jeweler's Bench Conference & Trade Fair! September 13 & 14, 2014 Sheraton Providence Airport


Jewelers Bench Logo  It's Time to Register for the
MJSA Jeweler's Bench Conference & Trade Fair!
September 13 & 14, 2014
Sheraton Providence Airport

Click here to learn more and to register today!
If you ever wanted a better, more profitable way to make or repair a piece of jewelry, then this event is for you.  

The Jeweler's Bench Conference & Trade Fair is for anyone engaged in bench work--artisans and designers, manufacturers, retailers who offer repair or repurposing services--who wants to be a business success. The conference offers two distinct educational programs:
 Pulse Arc Welding
The Better Business Strategies program features sessions on how to cut through "information overload" and send direct, compelling messages to customers--and then ensure new orders can be filled promptly.

The Better Bench Work program covers the technical issues faced by bench jewelers every day, from choosing the best tools and working to avoid additional costs, and reduce production costs for maximum efficiency.

Click here for the conference schedule.

In addition to outstanding education, we are adding familiar and new suppliers offering bench tools, manufacturing equipment, contract and business services--basically, the supplies and services you need to put your new knowledge to work. So don't forget your shopping list!

Click here for a current exhibitor list.

Register today, mark your calendar for September 13 & 14, and start your shopping list! The Sheraton Providence Airport hotel is not only easy to get to, but has plenty of FREE parking.
CONFERENCE & TRADE FAIR SPONSORS 

Jewelers Mutual

   
  

MJSA Education Foundation

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norte maar

Norte Maar
August 15, 2014
Norte Maar, Dance at Socrates, Socrates Sculpture Park


Norte Maar’s second season of Dance at Socrates presented in partnership with Socrates Sculpture Park features six residencies for choreographers and their companies as well as free public performances.

Dance at Socrates is made possible in part by the Mertz Gilmore Foundation

Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon Boulevard @ Broadway
Long Island City

August 11-16
Choreographic Residencies:

Free public performance on August 16 at 4pm will also feature Terra Firma Dance Theatre and 10 Hairy Legs

August 18-23
Choreographic Residencies:
Brooklyn Ballet
and Dylan Crossman / Crossman Dans(c)e

Free public performance on August 23 at 4pm will also feature Molissa Fenley and Paz Tanjuaquio / Topaz Arts
Norte Maar, Socrates Sculpture Park, Dance at Socrates

Gleich Dances

MADboots dance co.

Pat Catterson

Stephanie Miracle

Christopher Williams Dances

Terra Firma Dance Theater

10 Hairy Legs

Brooklyn Ballet

Dylan Crossman

Dylan Crossman / Crossman Dans(c)e

Molissa Fenley

Paz Tanjuaquio, Topaz Arts

Norte Maar Suggests:


Opening reception: August 20, 6-8pm

511 West 22nd Street
NYC
Ellen Letcher, Survivor 2014  >
collaged magazine pages and acrylic paint on canvas with plastic drop cloth
36 x 36 inches
Ellen Letcher, Hansel and Gretel Picture Garden, Pocket Utopia, Norte Maar

ÆSTURARIUM:
a sound performance by Jacob Kirkegaard

August 21 @ 8pm

603 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn

ÆSTURARIUM is a new composition composed using fresh underwater recordings from the Hudson River. Estuaries are transition zones between a river and the sea. This is Kirkegaard's dedication to Lou Reed's last piece entitled Hudson River Wind Meditations.
Jacob Kirkgaard, Silent Barn, Norte Maar
Norte Maar


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Hampton Classic Horse Show to Kick off with The Atlantic Opening Day Sunday, August 24




 
Hampton Classic Horse Show to Kick off with The Atlantic Opening Day
Sunday, August 24
  
Bridgehampton, NY - August 14, 2014 - The 39th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, starting with The Atlantic Opening Day on Sunday, August 24.  The Classic, which runs August 24-31, features world-class show jumping competition, as well as magnificent shopping and a variety of entertainment attractions.
           
The highlight of the Classic's The Atlantic Opening Day is the $50,000 Clear Channel Hunter Derby, presented by MeadowView Farms, which will take place at noon in the Classic's famed Grand Prix Field.  The Derby follows the adorable SeaAire leadline classes, judged by Olympic gold medalist Joe Fargis, which feature riders as young as 2 years old.  In addition, traditional Local Hunter Divisions will include the Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists Professional Division, the Revco Local Junior Hunter division, and the Local Amateur-Owner division, all open to horses that make their home on Long Island. 

"The Atlantic Opening Day activities set the Classic off on a great foot," said Shanette Barth Cohen, Executive Director of the Hampton Classic.  "Our local Long Island exhibitors get their chance to take center stage and spectators are able to see top level hunters in action!"

Kids will not be left out of the Opening Day  fun with many activities taking place in the Kids Tent! Cookie decorating with gourmet market, Citarella, live animals from Long Island Livestock Co., and activities with Church Street School for Music & Art will all be taking place throughout the day.

Singing the national anthem to open the Classic will be stars from the Bay Street Theatre's "My Life is a Musical," and Pop Chips samples will be handed out in the boutique garden by popstars. 

Those wanting to get a taste of VIP accommodations without the commitment of booking for the entire week are in luck as Opening Day tables are available a la carte. While the ringside tables are already sold out, some Hunter tables are still available, and reservations to book tickets for Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs' delicious Hunt Breakfast are still possible. 

The Hampton Classic features more than 100 classes of competition including jumper, hunter, equitation, short stirrup and leadline classes, as well as competitions for riders with disabilities.  The Classic features 6 show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options, on its 60-acre show grounds.

The world-class field of Grand Prix riders competes daily in the Classic's open jumper division, which features an FEI-recognized Grand Prix on three consecutive days,Friday through Sunday, August 29-31 - the $50,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier presented by LONGINES on Friday, the $40,000 Longines Cup on Saturdaypresented by the Crown Family, and Sunday's $250,000 Grand Prix and FEI World Cup™ Qualifier, presented by Land Rover, a qualifying competition for the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Final in Las Vegas next April.  In addition, the rider who accumulates the most points in the horse show's Open Jumper division wins the $30,000 Longines Rider Challenge.

 
The Hampton Classic also features ASPCA Adoption and Animal Welfare Day onMonday, August 25. This event helps with finding permanent homes for rescued, horses, dogs, cats, and pigs.

Further information on the Hampton Classic Horse Show is available at the Hampton Classic website atwww.hamptonclassic.com  or by calling 631-537-3177.  Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.

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Friday, August 8, 2014

Fine Art Magazine - SuperMoon Movie


On July 22nd as I lay in bed the moon was rising from
my bedroom window.  The muses called. I
shot 180 images of the super moon at around 8:50 and shot for an hour and 20
minutes. Many of these images contained a second phantom moon with in the photo
lending mystery.

This night “my” Super Moon did not peek through the clouds;
she blazed her light with an intensity I had not felt or seen before. I was
stirred and moved to record the impression I was experiencing, new and old as
time at once, rich and full…

A skeletal bare bones video of just the images has been
edited, musical score has been written by Michael Ernst and the process has
begun to produce a documentary short movie. I have begun interviews of wonderful
and strong woman, archetypical heroin’s who inspire, fueling each of us to
broaden our artistic creative walk in life.
I have no preconceived Idea as to what my interviewees should say;
rather I am in quest of finding what inspires each individual to speak through
the arts.

My images were shot with a Conon t41 using three different
lenses, 18-135, 40mm, 50-250. All three captured a double image of the moon to
a greater or lesser degree from my veranda-facing south as the moon traversed
the night sky. Not all images contain the multiple moons. I moved the tripod several
times.  Shot from differing positions and
using different lensed, many times the same phantom of a second moon occurs.

My mind began to race, as I shot, seeing what was capturing,
I reflected from the explanations for the Lilith, the black moon and other
stories I had heard over many years involving the feminine divine. I am artist,
not a scientist. This dialogue is about the possibilities the feminine mystique
holds for the heroic, every day actions of women in today’s world who touch the
sky and hold up the Vaulted Ceiling of Creation daily with ordinary or
extraordinary acts of heroism. Much like the Egyptian Goddess Nut, women hold
their universal shies aloft.


Part  Part II will be coming shortly,
Thanks to all who watch , Jamie 



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Pristine Summer



Pristine Summer
featuring
LORI CUISINIER
TAPP FRANCKE
JEFF MUHS
BASTIENNE SCHMIDT
PETER TUNNEY
Opening Reception
Thursday, August 14th
5-7pm
On view from Wednesday, August 12th, through Monday, September 15th
 




PETER TUNNEY b. 1961SELL THE WOOL, 2014
72 x 58 in.
Oil paint on metal
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