Monday, May 9, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
The State of State 2011
On Tuesday night April 26, 2011 Anthony Young received first prize for is entry 2nd Hope in The State of the State 2011 WVSU Student Juried Exhibition. Held in the Della Brown Taylor Hardman Gallery, Davis fine arts building on the West Virginia State University campus, students submitted works ranging from the traditional oil on canvas to more modern mixed media. Students had a chance to submit art that they had been working on this semester for a chance to have it hung in the gallery and possibly win one of four prizes.
Young’s winning entry was of mixed Media depicting a black male. The size of the piece was 30” by 40”. Taking home second place was a work titled “Revival in Fading Tethers” embossment on Somerset Velvet, by Katheryn Hawkins. The third place winner was Rosetta Smith “Downtown” oil on canvas. This was an architectural piece representing a portion of one of the buildings in Charleston. Rounding out the winners were Natalie Larson and Kaci Settle.
The exhibition runs from April 26, 2011 to May 11, 2011. Some of the artist that did not make it in to the Juried show, their art works can be seen in on of the art rooms located in Davis Hall.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Arts/Entertainment
Event Spotlight
Calender of Events
Kids Corner
these are the titles of the links. If anyone has anymore suggestions just post a comments
Imagination Sparked By Art Walk
Imagination Sparked By Art Walk
By L. Christie Linger
Every third Thursday of the month downtown Charleston comes alive. Art Walk is an event that spans approximately four blocks along Hale, Lee, and Capital Street. From 6 until 8 in the evening artists from the surrounding area showcase their work in establishments such as Taylor Books, The Purple Moon, and Art Emporium.
Art Walk creates a chance for the members of our community to socialize and take in the latest of the art scene all while getting in the daily recommended walk. Many venues provide free appetizers and refreshments to patrons. Before or after the Art Walk there are restaurants and cafes that line the blocks within quick walking distance for partakers to grab a bite to eat.
Capitol Street was pleasantly crowded during this past April’s event. Maps leading the viewers to different venues could be picked up from Taylor Books. With maps in hand, community members walked in building after building from beginning to end absorbing a variety of works. There were art works ranging from paper crafted statues, abstract paintings, and digital photography.
One crowd pleasing artist in particular was Amelia Schroeder. Schroeder’s work was located on the second floor of The Purple Moon. Her paintings were filled with vivid colors and smooth brush strokes. Schroeder’s work varied in and of them selves. Some works were abstract while others were fanciful portraits.
“Imagination”, oil on canvas, was a work that sparked talk amongst viewers of all ages both male and female. The artwork (shown to the right) was of a little girl with a bed sheet draped around her shoulders, newspaper tiara adorning her head, and a staff made up of a stick and flowers grasped tightly in her hand. The girl was leaping in the air with a vintage television in the background.
This work spoke volumes to some viewers. Charleston native Summer Hunt said, “ ‘Imagination’ is a work that expresses what this event is about. These artists put their imaginations to use to bring us wonderful works that we get to come out and see every month. It never fails; I always see a work that speaks to me just like this one is doing right now.”
“Imagination” was a work that inspired this writer to want to put my imagination into overdrive, to create with abandon and without constraints - just like the little girl in Schroeder’s artwork.
Many artists, not only Schroeder, come together with local businesses to create a place where imaginations soar and creations resulting from the soaring are showcased. The next time you find yourself needing something to pass the time on the third Thursday of the month, take a trip downtown and enjoy the local art scene.
By L. Christie Linger
Every third Thursday of the month downtown Charleston comes alive. Art Walk is an event that spans approximately four blocks along Hale, Lee, and Capital Street. From 6 until 8 in the evening artists from the surrounding area showcase their work in establishments such as Taylor Books, The Purple Moon, and Art Emporium.
Art Walk creates a chance for the members of our community to socialize and take in the latest of the art scene all while getting in the daily recommended walk. Many venues provide free appetizers and refreshments to patrons. Before or after the Art Walk there are restaurants and cafes that line the blocks within quick walking distance for partakers to grab a bite to eat.
Capitol Street was pleasantly crowded during this past April’s event. Maps leading the viewers to different venues could be picked up from Taylor Books. With maps in hand, community members walked in building after building from beginning to end absorbing a variety of works. There were art works ranging from paper crafted statues, abstract paintings, and digital photography.
One crowd pleasing artist in particular was Amelia Schroeder. Schroeder’s work was located on the second floor of The Purple Moon. Her paintings were filled with vivid colors and smooth brush strokes. Schroeder’s work varied in and of them selves. Some works were abstract while others were fanciful portraits.
“Imagination”, oil on canvas, was a work that sparked talk amongst viewers of all ages both male and female. The artwork (shown to the right) was of a little girl with a bed sheet draped around her shoulders, newspaper tiara adorning her head, and a staff made up of a stick and flowers grasped tightly in her hand. The girl was leaping in the air with a vintage television in the background.
This work spoke volumes to some viewers. Charleston native Summer Hunt said, “ ‘Imagination’ is a work that expresses what this event is about. These artists put their imaginations to use to bring us wonderful works that we get to come out and see every month. It never fails; I always see a work that speaks to me just like this one is doing right now.”
“Imagination” was a work that inspired this writer to want to put my imagination into overdrive, to create with abandon and without constraints - just like the little girl in Schroeder’s artwork.
Many artists, not only Schroeder, come together with local businesses to create a place where imaginations soar and creations resulting from the soaring are showcased. The next time you find yourself needing something to pass the time on the third Thursday of the month, take a trip downtown and enjoy the local art scene.
A Slyce or a Pie
A Slyce or a Pie
By L. Christie Linger
Downtown Charleston is now home to two new restaurants with one main thing in common – the both serve pizza. Slyce Pizza Company and Pies & Pints are serving up pizza not like the typical everyday order from Papa John’s. These two places happen to be serving up a variety of foods in an eat-in environment. While both establishments are offering up the same cuisine they vary in many ways making it perfectly acceptable to have two pizzerias in a one block radius.
Pies & Pints is located on Capital Street in close proximity to Taylor Books, Ellen’s, and the Kanawha County Public Library. The establishment is open Monday thru Friday from ?-? and Saturday from ?-?. Patrons of Pies & Pints are seated by a greeter and waited on by a waiter or waitress. The menu is full of variety, from Margarita pizzas to building your own pizza. The pizzas come in two sizes, small and large. On average and depending on the hunger level of the people eating, a small pizza costs about $12 and can feed approximately two people, while a large will run about $20 and feed around four people. The menu hosts a variety of alcoholic beverages including local and imported beers with varying prices.
The pizza crust is the best part about a Pies & Pints pizza. It is thinner, crispy crust with a high rim so that toppings can be piled in without spilling out. If one is up for trying new things or having gourmet pizzas than Pies & pints is the place to eat. The food is very tasty and one can tell the difference in the quality level found in these pizzas as opposed to chain pizzeria. However, if you have “plain Jane” taste buds and only want a cheese or pepperoni pizza then you may want to consider eating at another establishment. For me, the taste of the plain pizzas was not worth the cost.
Slyce, located just around the corner on Lee Street is open from 11am until 4am. They even deliver until 4 am with a $10 minimum order. Slyce is a more laid back, economically friendly version of Pies & Pints. Patrons seat them selves. Once in the restaurant dinners go to the counter and place their order. Once the order is ready patrons can pick it up at the counter. Like Pies & Pints, Slyce offers a variety of pizzas like BBQ chicken pizza. Slyce offers full size pizzas and a by the slice menu during lunch hours, 11am-3pm. The menu at slice not only includes pizza but pastas, wraps, salads, and deserts.
The wait time to get food at Slyce can be from 15 minutes up to 45 minutes. At times the wait can be discouraging because the lack of waiters and walk up counter provides a fast food feeling environment. The wait is no longer than the wait at Pies & Pints, but one expects to wait at this more upscale eatery. With that being said, the wait is worth it. Slyce offers up good food for a fraction of the cost of Pies & Pints.
Both Slyce and Pies & Pints provide an enjoyable atmosphere to grab a bite to eat in. Pies & Pints pizzas are of a slightly better quality and come with a bigger price tag. Slyce provides a more down to earth appeal while maintaing a good menu. If you are planning a night on the town and want a piece of gourmet heaven and a drink to wash it down stop by Pies & Pints and enjoy your meal. However, if you want something easier on the wallet or are out for a late night snack drop into Slyce and enjoy the variety.
By L. Christie Linger
Downtown Charleston is now home to two new restaurants with one main thing in common – the both serve pizza. Slyce Pizza Company and Pies & Pints are serving up pizza not like the typical everyday order from Papa John’s. These two places happen to be serving up a variety of foods in an eat-in environment. While both establishments are offering up the same cuisine they vary in many ways making it perfectly acceptable to have two pizzerias in a one block radius.
Pies & Pints is located on Capital Street in close proximity to Taylor Books, Ellen’s, and the Kanawha County Public Library. The establishment is open Monday thru Friday from ?-? and Saturday from ?-?. Patrons of Pies & Pints are seated by a greeter and waited on by a waiter or waitress. The menu is full of variety, from Margarita pizzas to building your own pizza. The pizzas come in two sizes, small and large. On average and depending on the hunger level of the people eating, a small pizza costs about $12 and can feed approximately two people, while a large will run about $20 and feed around four people. The menu hosts a variety of alcoholic beverages including local and imported beers with varying prices.
The pizza crust is the best part about a Pies & Pints pizza. It is thinner, crispy crust with a high rim so that toppings can be piled in without spilling out. If one is up for trying new things or having gourmet pizzas than Pies & pints is the place to eat. The food is very tasty and one can tell the difference in the quality level found in these pizzas as opposed to chain pizzeria. However, if you have “plain Jane” taste buds and only want a cheese or pepperoni pizza then you may want to consider eating at another establishment. For me, the taste of the plain pizzas was not worth the cost.
Slyce, located just around the corner on Lee Street is open from 11am until 4am. They even deliver until 4 am with a $10 minimum order. Slyce is a more laid back, economically friendly version of Pies & Pints. Patrons seat them selves. Once in the restaurant dinners go to the counter and place their order. Once the order is ready patrons can pick it up at the counter. Like Pies & Pints, Slyce offers a variety of pizzas like BBQ chicken pizza. Slyce offers full size pizzas and a by the slice menu during lunch hours, 11am-3pm. The menu at slice not only includes pizza but pastas, wraps, salads, and deserts.
The wait time to get food at Slyce can be from 15 minutes up to 45 minutes. At times the wait can be discouraging because the lack of waiters and walk up counter provides a fast food feeling environment. The wait is no longer than the wait at Pies & Pints, but one expects to wait at this more upscale eatery. With that being said, the wait is worth it. Slyce offers up good food for a fraction of the cost of Pies & Pints.
Both Slyce and Pies & Pints provide an enjoyable atmosphere to grab a bite to eat in. Pies & Pints pizzas are of a slightly better quality and come with a bigger price tag. Slyce provides a more down to earth appeal while maintaing a good menu. If you are planning a night on the town and want a piece of gourmet heaven and a drink to wash it down stop by Pies & Pints and enjoy your meal. However, if you want something easier on the wallet or are out for a late night snack drop into Slyce and enjoy the variety.
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