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art IN THE GALLERIES OPENINGS/RECEPTIONS Cowfi sh Work by Sabrina Jackson & Mark Rogers, through July 15. 62 W. Broadway Dot Dotson’s Photography by Blake Andrews, reception 5pm-6pm Friday, June 8. 1668 Willamette Emerald Art Center “Cuba Collaboration,” photography by fi ve artists, reception 5pm-7pm Friday, June 8. Through June 29; “Travelworks,” work by Nancy Wade and an’ya. 500 Main, Spfd. Eugene Coffee Co. “Micro- Cosmic,” watercolors by Sandra Lee Bronstein, through June 30. 1840 Chambers Full City Work by Ginny Stern, starting Sunday, June 10, through July 15. 842 Pearl Karin Clarke Gallery ”Ryhthmic Landscapes,” work by Erik Sandgren, reception 5pm-7pm Friday, June 8. 749 Willamette LCC Gallery “3 Points North,” artist talk w/Rob Beishline & Andreas Salzman, 1:30pm Friday, June 8. Through June 14; Graphic design graduation exhibit, reception 4pm-6pm Wednesday, May 13. Through June 14. LCC campus Museum of Unfi ne Art Work by Renee Heister, Nicole Wong, Jimmy McKenny & Droc, through June 30. 537 Willamette Simply Cycle Work by Don Fleeman, starts Saturday, June 9. Through June 30. 315 E. 13th Springfi eld City Hall “Ephemeral Nature,” photography and digital art by Roka Walsh, reception 5pm-7pm Friday, June 8 in conjunction with Springfi eld’s 2nd Friday Artwalk. 225 5th, Spfd. CONTINUING B2 Wine Bar “Katananda Imagery,” work by Kristina Hall. 2794 Shadow View Benton County Historical Society “Creative Conversations: Eight Women Artists,” work by Donna Beverly, Margo Eastman, Miriam Edell, Aki Hill, Peggy Joyce, Sue Noel, Andrea Thornberry & Marie Wilson, through July 7. 1101 Main, Philomath Big City Gaming “Fool’s Gold,” work by Brian Knowles, Marlitt Dellabough, Keegan Gormley Andrea Alonge, Tim Jarvis & more. 1288 Willamette Big Tree Gallery Origami puzzle art by Stephen Saltekoff and Brandon Simpson. 1068 W. 3rd Bonnie at Play “Ceramic sculpture” by Bonnie King. 1082 W. 2nd — upstairs Broomchick Early American Handcrafted Brooms & Besoms by Samantha Pritchard. 305 Blair CALC “Portraits of Afghan Women,” portraits and stories by Peggy Kelsey. 458 Blair Cornbread Café Work by Tarentella Artisans, through June 30. 1290 W. 7th David Joyce Gallery “Green Green—The Color of New” 15 artists’ perspectives on green, through August 27. LCC campus David Minor Theater Photography by Kate Ketcham. 180 E. 5th Delphina / Slash’n Burn Portraits & images by Cody Wicker. 941 W. 3rd DIVA Work by Emily Dobkin. 280 W. Broadway Dot Dotson’s UO Outdoor Program contest winners, through June 8. 1668 Willamette ECO Sleep Solutions Work by Tylar Merrill, pottery by Annie Heron, fabric dolls and wall art by Mari Livie, wood sculptures by Cedar Caredio, & luminescence light sculptures by Stephen White. 25 E. 8th Eugene Piano Academy “Paintings & abstract painting demonstration by Maureen Campbell. 507 Willamette Eugene Storefront Art Project “E.V.E.R.Y.B.O.D.Y. Presents Everybody” work by an art collective mostly comprised of UO students. 44 W. Broadway; Work by Kyra Kelley, through July 31. 198 Charnelton Florence Events Center “Oregon: the Place We Call Home,” photography by members of the Florence Viewfi nders. Paintings by Colleen Goodwin Chronister. 715 Quince, Florence Full City Work by: Tracy Oulman, through June 24; Emily Insko, through June 17; Emily Schultz, through June 10. 842 Pearl Glenwood Restaurant Pastel paintings by Lynn Sabol, through June 30. 2588 Willamette Goldworks Watercolors by Mara Thygeson. 169 E. Broadway Granary Pizza Co. “Optical Jazz,” paintings by Earl Dunbar. 259 E. 5th Harlequin Beads and Jewelry Jewelry by Herb Stout & Michele Rose . Open until 6 pm. 1027 Willamette Healing Scapes Mixed media, charcoal & acrylic work by Katey Seefeld. 1390 Oak, Suite 3 The Hot Shop Glass art by Samuel Art Glass — Glassblowing squares demonstrations. 1093 W. 1st Jacobs Gallery “Talents of Tomorrow,” a youth arts exhibit w/work by 69 students from Lane County, through June 16. Hult Center Jawbreaker Gallery “Bridging the Gap,” mixed media artwork by Anastaysa Bawn and Vinton Gregory, & “Organic Expressions,” wood block prints by John Seven, through June 15. 796 W. 4th The Jazz Station Jazz paintings, acrylics on canvas by Bob Newhart. 124 W. Broadway Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art “Night Hunter House,” short fi lms by Stacey Steers; “Visions of the Orient: Western Women Artists in Asia 1900-1940,” through June 18; “Provenance: In Honor of Arlene Schnitzer,” work by more than 40 Northwest artists, selected from the Harold Schnitzer Art Collection, through September 15. UO campus Knight Law Center “Earth Palette,” canvas photography by Sean Bagshaw, through August 24. UO Campus Lane County Historical Museum “Weird & Wonderful: Lane County Highlights & Footnotes,” through Sept. 15; The Unbroken Thread Quilt Show. 1635 Fairview, Cottage Grove Last Stand Coffee Co. Work by Kenji Ota & MuseArt artists. 298 Blair LaVerne Krause Gallery “Where the Little Things Grow,” BFA terminal show for Jessica Freedman & Kathryn Kalal, through June 8. UO campus LCC Gallery “3 Points North,” work by Rob Beishline, Daryn Lowman & Andreas Salzman, through June 14. LCC campus Maude Kerns Art Center “The Art of the Northwest Designer Craftsmen,” through June 29. 1910 E. 15th MECCA Work by Network Charter School students. 449 Willamette Michael DiBitetto Etherial, exquisite etchings, clothing art. 201 Blair MODERN “The 4th Annual Evening of Illuminating Design: The University of Oregon Department of Architecture’s Luminaire Design Competition & Exhibit.” 207 E. 5th NEST Modern meets vintage in this jewelry by Jackie Patterson. 1235 Willamette New Frontier Market “Flights of Fancy,” acrylics and mixed media Erik Sandgren’s “Rhythmic Landscapes” opens at Karin Clarke Gallery by Marilyn Kent, through June 15. 1101 W. 8th New Zone Gallery “Anthology,” oil, pencil & watercolor work by Wendy Funkhouser, “Paintings Through Time” by Julie Ann Mills- Testi. 164 W. Broadway Ninkasi Brewery “Service Ceiling,” mixed media collection by Shannon Knight, through June 27. 272 Van Buren Occupy Eugene “We’re Still Here!” Art by occupiers, works about occupy, and artifacts from the occupation, 1274 W. 7th Old Whiteaker Firehouse “Wood, Glass & Mud,” mixed media by Erica Ann. 1045 W. 1st Olive Grand Photography by Anne McRae. 1041 Willamette Out on a Limb Mike Leckie’s new work for the 2012 Olympic Trials. 191 E. Broadway Palace Bakery Work by Marilyn Marcus, through July 8. 844 Pearl Park St. Café Work by Lester Maurer & Ben Silver. 776 Park Passionfl ower Design “An Evening with Pearls & Stones,” work by jeweler Susan Goodwin. 128 E. Broadway Perk “The Skateboarding Art Show,” work by Kim Rose. 1351 Willamette Pizza Research Institute Acrylic paintings and prints by Shawna Trumbly, through June 30. 530 Blair Ratatouille Work by Tanna Konnemann & Sophie Navarro. 2729 Shadow View Raven Frame Works Paintings by Adam Grosowsky. 325 W. 4th Red Agave Work by Heather Michaud. 454 Willamette Saginaw Vineyard Art by Demetra Kalams. 80247 Delight Valley Sam Bond’s Painted headshots of local people by Wendi Kai. 407 Blair Silver Lining Steampunk art by the Florence Altered Art Group. 2217 U.S. 101, Florence Studio Mantra Salon Work by Micki Shampang-Voorhies, Jeremy Kruempel, Vicki Fredricks & Salon stylists. 40 E. 5th Studio Tre Amiche New works by Patsy Hand, Kathryn Hutchinson, & Rogena Degge. 295 E. 5th Studio West Work by Ciara Cuddihy and Alejandro Hernandez. 245 W. 8th Sweet Life Arts & Crafts Gallery Work by employees of Sweet Life, fi ne art to felted handbags, jewelry, birdbaths, recycled book art & aprons. 775 Monroe Symphony in Glass Glasswork by Vicki Komori, Cat Shelby & Jamie Burress. 260 W. Broadway Tamarack Wellness Center & Eugene Yoga Plein air paintings by local Lane County artists. 3575 Donald Thalia’s Gallery “What’s All This I Hear About Steampunk?” Steampunk art by various artists. 299 E. 5th UO Alumni Association Art by UO students Laura Johnson & Marshall McFarland. 39 W. Broadway UO Museum of Natural & Cultural History “Out in Space, Back in Time: Images from the Hubble Space Telescope.” Through Feb. 2013; “Oregon— Where Past is Present;” “The Art of Nature” by Becky Uhler, through June 24; “Explore Oregon! In the Making,” through September. UO Campus Urban Lumber Co. Work from salvaged trees by Seth San Filippo. 28 E. Broadway Vistra Framing & Gallery Work by various artists. 160 E. Broadway Wandering Goat “Aural Fixation,” mixed media by KT & JT, through June 28. 268 Madison WAVE Gallery “Abstract// Uneven//Uncertain,” paintings and drawings by Wesley Hurd. 547 Blair Whiteaker International Hostel “Synyster Cyrcys,” acrylic paintings by Dakaya Fannama, through June 29. 970 W. 3rd White Lotus Gallery “Esther’s Choice,” photography by Gary Tepfer. 767 Willamette Woodpecker’s Muse “The Self is (A) Variable,” work by Nathaniel Benson. 372 W. Broadway WOW Hall Work by Caitlin Dionne Mendiaz. 291 W. 8th YEPSA “What is Sexuality?” 174 W. Broadway ZDREAMS Gallery “Visionary Computer Art Prints” by Ron LaFond 937 W. 3rd visual arts Loved By All, Feared by Fish Local painter John Babbs died in April, but his artwork survives him. A prolifi c member of Eugene’s art scene, Babbs made countless friends playing basketball at the YMCA, was one of Ken Kesey’s original Merry Pranksters and was an initial participant in Kesey’s Acid Test. But later in his life, Babbs’ interest turned to fl y fi shing and painting. “I’d describe his technique as rustic with a psychedelic edge,” says Ken Babbs, John’s brother. Painting mostly with palette knives and oil, sometimes working with watercolor, Babbs’ art conveys a passionate love for the outdoors. He often painted scenes of fi shing and landscapes, sometimes interspersed with self-portraits. Ken Babbs says that understanding nature was an essential part of his brother’s artistic process. “He was very in tune with nature and the river, he knew every fi shing hole along the McKenzie River,” he says. The thick strokes and bright colors of Babbs’ paintings portray life on the river. It’s easy to see the movement and grace Babbs perceived when he was on the water. But Babbs’ paintings aren’t the only thing carrying on his legacy; he was also an author who wrote Prankster Memoirs, a recollection of his time as a Merry Prankster, and Yellow Leaves, a novel set in Eugene about a cinematographer/fl y fi sher who fi nds love on a camping trip. To his core, John Babbs embodied the vintage and classic elements of Eugenean lifestyle, and was loved by many. “John seems to live outside time, outside money, outside fashion, outside most things that might demand ... attention,” recalls friend Robert Rosen. John Babbs’ work goes on display June 8-10 at the New Zone Gallery (164 West Broadway). A free reception is 1 pm Saturday, June 9. — Hailey Chamberlain 46 JUNE 7, 2012 EUGENE WEEKLY WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM
