We are very pleased to present a day of special activities celebrating Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Gallery Row in Oakhurst.

Williams Gallery West – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Join us for “A Day with the Artists” featuring printmaker Linda Zupcic, origami / mixed media artist Andrea Marjala, and jewelry artist Camille Cole. Get to know the artists, what inspires them, and how they create! Williams Gallery West is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is no cost to attend.

Stellar Gallery - A Delightful Evening of Performance

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Live music with Good Medicine an intimate set with Frank and Deb Sipes.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Lee Underwood – Diamondfire a special reading by Lee Underwood, from his recently published anthology Diamondfire.

Admission - $5 at the door

Reservations are recommended, Audience is limited to 30 people.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS

LEE UNDERWOOD - “One of my great joys is reading aloud for audiences who take delight in frolicking with language,” said Underwood. “They enjoy not only the literal content of words, but also the aural sensuality of them, the rhythmic undulations, the melodic cling-binging bell tones and thunderbooms above and beyond rational content.”

“With Diamondfire, poet Lee Underwood explores the psyche and the soul with passion and wit, merging exciting and often innovative language with human emotion…” - journalist Dalton Rhodes

Poet, musician, author, and journalist Lee Underwood toured and recorded with singer/songwriter Tim Buckley in the ‘60s and ‘70s, playing lead guitar. While living in Los Angeles, Underwood served as West Coast editor for Down Beat magazine from 1975-1981. He is also the author of Blue Melody: Tim Buckley Remembered. As well, he has recorded two solo piano albums, Gathering Light and Phantom Light.

GOOD MEDICINE - Good Medicine is a duo hailing form North Fork, CA. Debbie Hutchins plays 6 and 12 string acoustic electric and electric guitars and sings, Frank Sipes writes the songs, sings and plays bass. Both have impressive musical credentials. They call their style of music "Folkadelic" drawing from folk and blues to country and tinged with rock, jazz and funk.

CAMILLE COLE – “My inspiration comes from various cultures and styles as well as from the materials I use. For me, jewelry making is a passion. It gives me a lot of joy to know that when someone is wearing a piece that I created it makes them feel beautiful or elegant, free or funky! I really like the idea that someone will wear something I made to help them express who they are. That feels great!”

ANDREA MARJALA – “Rokoan Origami is unique in that a single sheet of Yuzen Origami paper is used to create the many small cranes in each design. Throughout the folding process, each crane remains connected to one another by the head, tail and/or wings. Each piece has its own unique characteristics.”

LINDA ZUPCIC – “I came to the foothills 11 years ago to escape the city and be closer to the mountains. For me, this is an idyllic setting where I am surrounded by the sounds and smells of nature, and a visit to the high country is a short trip up the road. I enjoy the solitude of the wilderness. and my work reflects this.”

Williams Gallery West and Stellar Gallery are located at 40982 Hwy 41 in Oakhurst

For more information call 559-683-5551 or email admin@galwest.com

Please visit: galwest.com and stellargallery.com to learn more.