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Looking at the Big Picture by Kathryn Davis

3 Believe by Liz Sater 4 Points North

by Jerry Meadors

Charisa Smith’s Homecoming by John Fisher

Cover Story - Milton Studio & Art Gallery Stops Traffic by Joyce Wilburn

When School is Cool…and Fast by Steve Hecox

A Night of Family Fun Like No Other by Nancy Tait DMFAH to Offer Hourly Tours of the Historic Sutherlin Mansion Second Thoughts Hello Out There in TV Land by Kim Clifton

Violin Recital to Feature Local Talent

Charlie Poole Festival Queries by Marianne Aiken

Building Communities Through the Arts Conference by Ted Bennett

June Float on the Dan Tracks Union Officer’s Escape by Forrest Altman

Living Legend to Perform in Martinsville by Annelle Williams

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by Kathryn Davis

My grandson Elijah, now two, doesn't see life's everyday obstacles as problems. He gets excited about what's on the other side. Last month my daughter and I took Elijah to the Festival in the Park. When he spotted the toddler-sized train ride, he walked through the gate to claim his seat until, that is, he realized neither his mother nor I would be allowed to ride with him. Then it became an obstacle—one he was curious about, but not ready to tackle on his own. My daughter's solution was to take him to a bigger ride, one on which she could sit with him. He loved it! After he saw there was nothing to fear, he had no problem getting on the little choo choo.

12 Derby Dan Danville Style by Connie Eckman

Around the Table Delicious Sides for Summer Dining by Annelle Williams Spotting Exceptional Customer Service by Ben Rippe

Decorated Ostrich Eggs Reflect an Earlier Time by Lynne Bjarnesen

14 Educators and SEDI

Coming to the Institute by Deborah Morehead

15 Red Hill

A Southern Virginia Gem by Rachel Ramirez

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Photo of by Shirley Cadmus of the Milton Studio and Art Gallery See story on page 5.

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The highlight of the afternoon, though, was the inflatable caterpillar. The first time inside, Elijah wasn't quite sure what to make of it, though there were windows where he could see his mommy close by. But there were obstacles to climb over and go around and then he came to the point where the only way out was to climb what must have seemed like an inflatable mountain to him. It was difficult at first, but Elijah took one foothold at a time, grasping whatever he could reach to pull himself up. When he finally reached the top and squeezed through the puffy pillars at the door, he was delighted to find that the attraction ended with a soft slide to the ground. He enjoyed

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it so much; he used up almost all of our tickets going back through the same caterpillar over and over. Isn't life like that for us sometimes? We find obstacles in our paths every day and they can be good or bad, depending on how we find our way around them. It's a glass half-empty or half-full situation. If we choose to turn the other way every time we come upon a mountain, we may miss out on the fun that's waiting on the other side. And if the mountain seems just a little too high, it's OK to take a friend along for moral support. God has given us an amazing world to explore and some amazing little people to show us how. So the next time you find a mountain in your way, why not follow Elijah's example and climb it one step at a time, with or without help. No mountain is insurmountable if you climb it with the heart of a two-year-old.

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In Downtown Danville, we have several bright stars that infuse the district with a special glow. It is appropriate that one of our brightest stars is named after the legendary Tuscan mathematician and astronomer Galileo, whose findings in the late 16th and early 17th centuries played a major role in the scientific revolution, proving to the world that it is indeed a round globe circling with other planets around the sun. Since 2002, the focus school bearing Galileo’s name has added an important element to Downtown Danville’s revitalization efforts as 250 bright ninth- through twelfth-graders bring their special energy to school every day. Located in the former Sears building on South Ridge Street, the Galileo Magnet High School has cutting-edge technologyfocused programs, which provide students the unique educational experience to nurture their special interests in such disciplines as advanced communications and networking technology, air and space technology, and biotechnology. Courses of study are designed to allow for self-expression,

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critical thinking, and personal development in the classroom, and are enhanced by various extracurricular clubs and organizations such as the Galileo Beta Club, which is open to those students with at least a 3.5 GPA. Twelve members of the group, along with their sponsor of three years, Wyshona D. Lawson, recently attended the Annual Virginia Beta Club Convention in Richmond where they excelled. Club secretary Cynthia Carrillo ran for State Secretary and won. She plans to run for National Secretary when the group attends the National Beta Club Conference in June. Nick O’Boyle, Prateek Vasireddy, Chris Franks, and Dave Lemery competed in the Quiz Bowl competition. Galileo placed first in the written exam

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Page 3 in the science competition and placed second. Other members representing the Galileo team and gaining great experience in the process were club historian Pelashia Moore, Perry Bason, Devin Braun, Ebony Mayo, and club treasurer Darius Montague. Galileo himself was criticized and even penalized for his advocacy of the truths put forth by Copernicus that the earth and other planets revolved around the sun. But Galileo’s theories proved correct. We learned that from the tiniest of cells to the largest of galaxies, with anything dynamic, there is always a center and that center must be vibrant and energized for the good of the order. Galileo Magnet High School infuses the downtown with youthful vitality that will create momentum and help to forge the future of the heart of our city. Indeed, as these bright young people grow and learn, we can expect them to impact Danville and our entire universe.

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POINTS NORTH “ Views from the Hill” by Jerry Meadors

The North Theatre marquee lights will be shining throughout June welcoming guests to a variety of entertainment. The biggest event of the month will be the performance of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, an African-American string band, on Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m. Booked over a year ago, the group will be at the Grand Ole Opry six nights before their Danville appearance. Tickets are $20. Earlier in the month, on Friday, June 6, look into the life of modern Cuba, when Havana Rhythm & Smoke, an 89-minute

documentary, which I coproduced and shot in 15 days in Cuba, will show the making of Cuban cigars and the life of Afro-Cuban jazz musicians who are still performing on the island today. Learn everything about the growing and boxing of the famous cigars, hear an original drum composition by the renowned percussionist Changuito, see a performance of the famous Isaac Delgado and his family of musicians, hear Sintesis, Cuban country folk musicians, and much more. This “director’s cut,” which will be shown on the big screen, starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00. On Saturday, June 14, a Jazz and Comedy Night will take the stage. For more information, call Sandra Hairston at 434-250-8747. Tickets for all productions can be purchased at the theatre box office, 629 North Main Street, on the Thursday prior to a

Charisa Smith’s Homecoming by John Fisher

"I believe that everyone has a story to tell," says Charisa Smith. “My passion in life has become helping as many people as I can tell theirs." Interviewing Charisa for this article, I instantly developed an almost unlimited fondness for her. She is by no means your average 29 year-old. Why do I say that? Well, for one thing, she is a Harvard graduate. That might have been enough of an accomplishment for most people—but not Charisa. After finishing Harvard, she went on to law school—at Yale. But her beginnings have Danville roots. In fact, her family, the Cardwells, all Danville natives, have long been friends of mine. Her late uncle, Isaiah Ernest Cardwell, was my best friend from the first grade through high school. No wonder I could sense at lot of the same passion and values I’d seen in her "Danville folks." Despite her last name, she was most assuredly a "Cardwell" all the way. As a child, Charisa spent countless summers here, alternating stays between the River City with her grandmother, the late Florine Cardwell, and Lawrenceville, New Jersey, where she lived with her parents, until her mother, Risa Cardwell Smith retired back to Danville several years ago. These days

the accomplished young woman who says she has always felt at home in Danville and looks forward to her return trips, has settled in Richmond where she is an attorney for the Legal Aid Justice Center. The occasion for Charisa’s most recent trip to Danville was a book signing at the Danville Public Library of her first published book, Blending Colors from Life. The title is a bit misleading; the book is not about Charisa’s own unique story, but is instead a biography of 95 year-old-watercolor artist Tom Malloy. "I met him when I was 18 and fell instantly in love with him," says Charisa. "He became very much like a grandfather that I never had." Charisa says it took eight years of her life and hundreds of hours of taped interviews to capture the essence of Malloy, a self-educated man who she ranks "every bit as brilliant and fascinating as any of the great minds I met at Harvard and Yale."

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When asked why she chose this as her first major project her answer was not surprising in the least. In fact, it was rather refreshing coming from someone so young. First she described the book as "a work of love," adding quickly, "before I was a lawyer I was a history major. I have always loved to write, but you can't really write about history unless you are absolutely fascinated by it. In this instance I was and still am." Not one to rest on her laurels, Charisa has already started working on her next project. Without giving away the title, she told me it would be a collection about the women who inspired her in her life. "I want them to tell their stories in whatever form they choose, be it poetry, song, narrative or whatever," she says. As is my custom whenever I write about other writers, I ask them to share advice for those with similar aspirations. Charisa was most happy to oblige. “Always try to write about topics that you love," she says, "that way the words just seem to flow and it will be hard to get writer's block. Also try to write on a regular basis. Writing is fun, but it is also work, and you would not work at anything else whenever you felt like it, now would you?" Sage advice indeed, but then what else would one expect from someone who readily admits to loving nothing more than telling life's stories and helping others tell their own? "Everyone has a story," she says as we part, "everyone."

June 2008 About 15 minutes from Danville, traffic on North Carolina Route 62 slows to 30 mph when it enters the small historic town of Milton and then stops at the Milton Studio & Art Gallery just beyond the town’s lone traffic light. Although the blooming plants and the brightly colored trim work on the entrance to the 1860s building that houses the gallery catch the eye, it’s the creative work of three professional artists, Shirley Cadmus, Mimi Games, and Chrystal Hardt that make discriminating travelers park their cars and come inside. In much the same way that customers sometimes find the gallery by chance, it was a fortunate coincidence that the three women discovered each other. “It just came together,” explains Mimi who returned to the family home in Semora five years ago after living in Bermuda. Chrystal, a Roxboro resident, gives details, “I had been looking for a space for my art and walked into the building next door. It was empty and bright and I remarked to the landlady that it would be perfect for a gallery.” Fortunately, the landlady remembered an earlier visit by Shirley, because Shirley had made the identical observation. The connection was made and a short time later, Chrystal, Shirley, and their mutual friend, Mimi, opened for business in December 2007 at 237 Broad Street. Each woman displays a different type of art, which is showcased on wooden shelves or on the long white walls beneath the beadboard ceiling. Mimi, an icon specialist whose work is pictured on note cards for sale in the gallery, is attending June workshops in Russia to perfect the painting of this ancient art form. “The writing of icons is based on ancient traditions that date back to the art on the catacombs in Rome,” she explains. Upon returning to Milton, the former student at the University of Richmond, who found her niche in icons with the help of iconographer Vladishav Andreyev, founder of the Prosopon School of Iconology, will give lessons. Shirley, originally from the Jersey shore, is well-known for rakufired and wood-fired pottery. Her creations often have very small tops to emphasize their aesthetic value over function. Each glaze is made from scratch as are the raku and wood burning kilns that are used to fire her work. For a change of pace, she sometimes creates waterproof face pots or potheads that can be used as vases. The outside is left unglazed or brushed with iron oxide, while the inside has a white stoneware glaze. “I do not try to make these look like anyone in particular, but often people will find one that

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reminds them of someone they know,” says the former GWHS teacher and James Madison University graduate. Shirley has taught computer art at Averett University since 1989 and also teaches Photoshop CS3 at Danville Community College. Her digital photography on canvas and colorful paintings grace one section of the gallery’s ceiling-tofloor display. Chrystal, a former UNCGreensboro art history student, has dubbed her acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and charcoal work relationship painting. “I especially enjoy painting women having a good time dressing up in hats and stepping out together,” she says remembering how much the Red Hat Society ladies enjoyed their recent visit. “We always played dress-up with bright colors and beads when I was a little girl and I’m still dressing up,” laughs the woman with curly hair flowing from under a purple hat pictured on the gallery’s website. Other work on display and for sale includes: Russell Watlington’s pen and ink drawings, Nancy Gosney’s colorful glass plates, Jacqui Mehring’s fabric designs, Ruth Porterfield’s handmade jewelry, Ruth Bass’s whimsical whistles and decorative items, Christina Oosthoek’s quilted wall hangings, Diane Kendrick’s pastels, Shelly Swann’s copper creations,

Pat Ewalt’s oil paintings and Donna Swanson’s hand-painted photographs. The wealth of art work necessitated a recent move to a better location only one door away at 239 Broad Street. If you need a break during your visit, that’s not a problem. Rest for a minute on the comfortable East Lake Victorian red velvet sofa near the back of the gallery and look over your shoulder at the counter that separates the gallery from the studio. It started life as two doors, a table top, and molding! Yes, everything in this small building has been touched by the

creative energy of three women who had a vision—and are now stopping traffic to share it with others. The Milton Studio and Art Gallery is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information visit www. miltonstudioartgallery.com or call 336.234.9429. Come meet the artists at the grand opening of the new location at 239 Broad Street on Sunday, June 22, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. From Danville drive 6 miles on 58 East and turn right at the flashing light onto Milton Highway. Go about 5 miles to Milton.

Shirley Cadmus, Mimi Graves, and Crystal Hardt stand in front of the gallery. Mimi and Crystal are also in the cover picture.

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A Night of Family Fun Like No Other by Nancy Tait

When School is Cool…and Fast by Steve Hecox

When we think about racing and more specifically, about racers, most people envision someone who loves speed and has an affinity for fast machines—someone who can take it to the max almost instinctively and never be caught. Someone like Ricky Bobby. Know where most racers find their way to the track? Not on the road. They go to school. And this month a first-class racing school is coming to Virginia International Raceway (VIR) when Bertil Roos offers a number of sessions from mid-to-late June. With an average of one instructor for every three racers, each driver will receive an intense coaching experience and as much time in the cars as possible. Sessions run from half-a-day to a full session of five days. Looking at the sessions one way, they offer drivers a good time on the track. Looking at them another way, they might prepare you for a career in motorsports. After completing the three-day course, students receive a Vintage license. The more intense five-day course is designed to prepare drivers to race with the best and, in essence, to become professionals. It gives students on-the-track racing experience with other students and qualifies them to apply for an SCCA license. Founder Bertil Roos is a native of Sweden who raced for many years in both the Formula Atlantic and Super Vee series, winning the latter in 1973. The next year, he even got a ride in the Formula One Swedish Grand Prix. A year after that, he came back to the United States and started the school at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania. The school has branched out since then and will be holding sessions at four different tracks this year. However, all drivers start in the classroom where they study racing basics

before climbing into especiallyequipped Chevy Malibus to discover the feel of the course. Even in a half-day session, students will have two sessions in a one-seat car screaming around the track, learning the feel of the car, and the dynamics of the circuit. The school concentrates exclusively on road racing where cornering is everything and students soon negotiate the turns like professionals. As the days progress in any course, the track time grows longer, and the times become shorter and faster. Bertil Roos Racing School also sponsors the Roos Formula 2000 racing series, an eight-race event that pays points for an end-of-theyear trophy. Five of the eight races are at Pocono. The others are at Moroso in West Palm Beach, Florida; the new road racing circuit in Millville, New Jersey; and at VIR on June 23. These races run from 12 to 20 laps, depending on the course, and Bertil Roos supplies the cars, mechanics, fire suits, and helmets. So, if you want to learn more about racing, there are no excuses for staying at home. Anyone who wants to race, needs to go to school, and one of the finest schools in the country is coming to our backyard. The Bertil Roos Racing School will be at VIR from June 16 to June 25. For more information, call 1.800.722.8669 or visit www.racenow.com

Shoot an air cannon. Serve your head on a platter. Build a bridge. Test your reaction time. It’s all at the Danville Science Center’s new exhibit Totally Random Science opening during Family Night, Friday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. “We’ve developed Totally Random Science as a delightful mix of science and fun,” says Science Center Director Jeff Liverman. “The exhibit gives you a chance to explore different principles of science in ways that feel more like games than opportunities to learn. Of course, while you’re enjoying yourself you are also broadening your knowledge of science.” For example, you might be tempted to say, “Look Ma, I’m flying,” while looking into the anti-gravity mirror designed to make you appear to float above the ground. Now that you’re in the mood to fly, check out your skills as a pilot at the flight simulator. Next, fire the air cannon aimed at a wall of shiny disks. Can you make the butterfly shimmer? Then, serve your head on a platter and talk to folks walking by. Is it magic? No! It’s an illusion. Test your reaction time by dropping a stick from one hand and catching it in the other. The stick is marked with time increments so that you can judge your speed. Balance another stick vertically on your finger. How long can you keep it there? If that isn’t enough for an evening of entertainment, the Science Center has brought back many of the exhibits from Too Small to See—the nano world. Plan to join others during Family Night and have some totally random fun.

Totally Random Science and Too Small to See are at the Science Center, 677 Craghead Street, from June 6-September 7. Science Center admission is free on Family Night, Friday, June 6, from 5:30 to7 p.m. Regular admission is $5 for seniors 60+ and youth 4-12; adults are $6. For more information call 434.791.5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org.

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Dmfah To Offer Hourly Tours Of The Historic Sutherlin Mansion Residents of Danville, Pittsylvania, Caswell, and other surrounding counties—mark the first Saturday and Sunday of each month for a free docent-led tour of the historic Sutherlin Mansion. The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is also offering hourly tours for a small fee of the 1859 house at 975 Main Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. DMFAH Executive Director, Lynne Bjarnesen explains: “We are always looking for ways to enhance our visitors’ experience at the Museum. With these tours, which are in general practice with house museums everywhere, the visitor will have the docent’s undivided attention. Each visitor will begin the tour with a short introductory film and be able to tour the entire historic house with a knowledgeable guide. We invite members of the community and their guests to also take advantage of these tours.” The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is located in the former home of Major William T. Sutherlin and is recognized as one of the finest examples of Italianate architecture in Virginia. The building, a Virginia Historic Landmark, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the “Last Capitol of the Confederacy.” On April 3, 1865, President Jefferson Davis, his cabinet and the administrative offices of the Confederacy fled Richmond for Danville. Major and Mrs. Sutherlin received the President and his cabinet, and extended an invitation for President Davis to stay in their home. In this house, Davis delivered his final proclamation of the Confederacy. The government remained in Danville until receiving the news of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Historic rooms include the parlor with many items original to the house, Major Sutherlin’s study, a reception room, dining room and two bedrooms— one in which Jefferson Davis stayed while in Danville. The admission fee is $5 for adults; $4 for seniors (55 and older); and $4 for students (7 through college). Children 6 and under are admitted free. There is no admission fee for members of the Museum. The admission fee is for the historic rooms of the mansion only. There will be no charge to view the changing art galleries and the permanent exhibit Between the Lines: Danville 1861 – 1965. For more information visit www. danvillemuseumorg or 434.793.5644.

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There are more reality shows than you can shake a stick at. And tons of programs to help you lose tons. I saw one with fat people humiliating themselves by stepping on giant scales. It was so fitting that it was called The Biggest Loser. After wasting an hour watching it, I sure felt like one. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the solution, because sometimes TV fiction is too real. Like CSI Miami. All I need is a smoking gun to believe there was a murder. I can skip the autopsy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even harder to find a good comedy these days. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m more and more convinced that writers are being held hostage somewhere. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of any other reason why ABC keeps paying $10,000 to air home videos. Call me sentimental. Call me old-fashioned. But, I watch more TV Land reruns than I do prime time programs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay

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June 2008 historic community of Eden. The answers to other questions can be found at www.charliepoole.com. Tickets for the whole weekend are $25; separate tickets for Friday or Saturday events are $15 each. Camping is available (with basic amenities only) for $10 per night, $20 maximum charge. Vendors of music, instruments, food, and memorabilia will be on hand during the festival. For more information call 336.623.1043 or 336.62.-0375.

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Violin Recital to Feature Local Talent Over 45 area violinists, violists, and cellists will present the 9th Latchum Music and Sound Recital on Tuesday, June 3. “I have told my students year after year to continue practicing their pieces until they believe they could play it in their sleep,” says Leigh Latchum, concertmaster of the Danville Symphony Orchestra, who teaches area children and adults the art and joy of playing the violin, cello, and viola. “And to always perform the piece as if it was the first and last time the audience would hear it,” she adds. This year Latchum’s students who will demonstrate various levels of development range from 5 year-old Christopher Martin to 86 year-old Virginia Holley. For Anne Penn Cox, this recital has special significance. Now 17, Cox probably did not know what she was getting into when she told her parents 13 years ago she wanted to play the violin. Little did she know when she was only four that one day she would stand on a stage performing before 350 people. This she has done for the past 8 recitals. She has also performed with the Danville Symphony Orchestra and served as Concert Master for George Washington High School, and now she will perform a difficult classical Bach duet with instructor, Leigh Latchum. This fall the young violinist will attend UVA where she plans to continue studying music. Five year-old Christopher Martin, the newest student to the Latchum studio, will be performing on a 1/4 sized violin.

Charlie Poole Festival Queries by Marianne Aiken

The questions come via email from everywhere—Saskatchewan, Canada; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Olympia, Washington; Red Bank, Tennessee—wanting to know about this year’s Charlie Poole Music Festival. What are the dates? Will there be camping? Will there be food? Who will be playing? The 13th annual festival will be held Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15, at the Eden Fairgrounds, where there is space for camping and jamming starting Sunday afternoon, June 8th. Also on that day a special free kick-off concert featuring Kinney Rorrer’s New North Carolina Ramblers will be held at Chinqua Penn Plantation. The Friday the 13th concert line-up is impressive, with The Freighthoppers, Uncle Henry’s Favorites, Waking Up Tillie, Martin & Johnson, and again the New North Carolina Ramblers. Saturday will see fast-moving competitions all day as contestants vie for $5000 in prizes in many categories of old time and bluegrass instruments and bands, as well as the best rendition of a Charlie Poole song, duet singing, and a youth division. A very special Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Rebel Records Founder Dave Freeman, pioneer preserver of old time music. On Saturday evening multiple Grammy winner Jim Lauderdale, who recently appeared on the Jay Leno show, will take the stage for a full concert in his inimitable style. A gifted songwriter, Lauderdale’s music covers the gamut from bluegrass to honkytonk. Then excitement will mount even more when winners are announced and prizes and checks are awarded. On Sunday the 15th, guided tours will be offered showing sites important in Charlie Poole’s life when he lived and worked in the

Building Communities Through the Arts Conference by Ted Bennett

The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center will host the Building Communities Through the Arts conference at the Prizery, 700 Bruce Street, in South Boston on Wednesday, June 4. Starting at 9 a.m., this regional conference is designed as a mobilizing strategy for the economic, educational, and cultural development of Southern Virginia and its individual communities. It will feature nationally recognized speakers who will share reallife experiences, initiatives, and successes in using arts and design to engage and revitalize communities. A number of outstanding presenters from Virginia and elsewhere will discuss how the arts are being used to build communities and make them more attractive places to live, work, further education, and conduct business. Conference speakers include John Barrett III, the mayor of North Adams, Massachusetts; Monica Haslip, founder and director of The Little Black Pearl in Chicago, Illinois; and Forest Billingsley, Deputy Director of the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and others. Leadership and support opportunities for arts, artists, and arts-based initiatives will be highlighted. Lunch will be provided. Leaders in business, local government, education, as well as artists and art organizations throughout the counties of Mecklenburg, Charlotte, Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry, and Patrick, and the cities of Danville and Martinsville are encouraged to attend this inaugural event Register for the Building Communities Through the Arts conference online at http://www.svhed.org or call 434.572.5496. Fee is $40.

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The Dan River Basin Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s June 7 outing on the Dan River from Milton to Paces will follow the escape route of Lt. Estabrooks, a Union officer who fled Confederate captivity in 1864. The free event is open to the public.

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The Dan River Basin Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s June 7 outing is a 13-mile float on the Dan River from Milton, North Carolina, to Paces, Virginia, with a lunch stop at the site of historic Barksdale Depot. Participants will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Milton Wildlife Access at the Route 62 Bridge. This First Saturday Outing easy flat-water float takes advantage of the summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long daylight and should be interesting to railroad buffs, students of navigation, and African-American historians, as well as boating enthusiasts. Trip coordinator Paul Johnson, Outings Chair of the Association and former director of the Halifax County Library, has arranged a journey through some remarkable river history. Eight miles downstream from Milton, at the invitation of Jack Butler of Danville, paddlers will stop for lunch at the site of Barksdale Depot on the now abandoned Richmond & Danville Railroad. It was there, in October, 1864, that Henry L. Estabrooks, a captured Union officer, escaped from a train carrying Union prisoners from Staunton to the Confederate prison in Danville. Lt. Estabrooks spent 40 days as a fugitive before rejoining Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s army at the siege of Richmond. During his flight he was fed, led, and hidden by an unofficial Underground Railway of slaves and freedmen. Arriving back home in Massachusetts, he

wrote an account of his ordeal. That account, Adrift in Dixie: A Yankee Officer Among the Rebels, was reprinted in 2007 for the South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History. (See EVINCE February 2008 page 13.) Much of Estabrooksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; odyssey took place in a leaky dugout canoe that he appropriated in Milton, with the help of African American boatman John Randolph. A novice canoeist, Estabrooks taught himself to handle the dugout and managed to float past the point of his earlier escape before leaving the river and heading northward. Paddlers will launch at Milton (mill-town), established in 1796 after a bateau voyage opened the river to commercial traffic, and pass immediately into Virginia near the confluence of Country Line Creek, so named because it joined the Dan where the two â&#x20AC;&#x153;countriesâ&#x20AC;? of Virginia and North Carolina met. For the next three miles, the river bends around Virginia International Raceway (VIR), located in Virginia but accessible only via Milton, North Carolina. Boaters will then see three impressive stone piers that supported the trestle of the Milton & Sutherlin Narrow Gauge Railroad as it crossed the Dan. Participants should bring boat, paddles, life jackets, drinks and lunch, and should wear watershedding artificial fabric or wool (neither cotton nor jeans) and a change of clothing. All

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Country music legend and Grand Ole Opry member, Charlie Louvin, will perform in Martinsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rives Theater on Friday, June 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. At age 81, Louvin has been performing for over 50 years and is considered by many to be a living legend. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, his music has been an influential force on artists from Buck Owens, to the Beatles, to The Byrds and Elvis Costello. Louvin was nominated for a 2008 Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album for his album Charlie Louvin. Tickets for Charlie Louvin and The String Band are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, call 276.632.6107 or visit www.charlielouvinbros.com. The Rives Theater, 215 Church Street, is in Uptown Martinsville. From Danville, follow Highway 58W into Martinsville. Go straight on Church Street at the traffic light where 58 turns left. Pass through the next traffic light. The Rives Theater is on the right; parking is on the left in the BB&T parking lot. ÂŠ photograph by Alan Messer

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June Through June 1

DMFAH Exhibit – Danville Public Schools Student Art Show Award Winners Exhibit. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History – 434.793.5644.

Through June 29

DMFAH Exhibit – Harry Aron: Rhythmic Icons. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History – 434.793.5644.

Through July 4

Southside Superstar – Vote for your favorite contestants at the end of the event! Each week will narrow down contestants. 7 pm. Carrington Pavilion. 434.793.4636.

June 1

If A Man Answers – A romantic comedy by the Gretna Little Theatre. 5/30 & 31, 7:30 pm; 6/1 2:30 pm. Gretna Movie Theatre. 434.228.1778. Southside Sky-Fest Air and Car Show. Danville Regional Airport – 434.799.5110.

June 2

Martinsville Mustangs vs Thomasville Hi-Toms. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913.

June 2 (thru 13)

Prizery Summer Camp – Chinese Language Camp. Students will learn about Chinese culture, calligraphy, paper folding and dance, the Chinese language and the simplified forms of Chinese characters. Age 5–12. 12:45-2:45 pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339.

June 2 (thru 24)

Art with Judie – Oil and watercolor painting. Mondays or Tuesdays. Times vary. Ballou Annex. 434.797.8848.

June 2 (thru 30)

Early Morning Boot Camp – Timed class will focus on multipurpose exercises, calisthenics, and cardio. M & W, 7:15–7:45 am. 434.797.8848. African Dance Ensemble – Learn the beautiful art of African Dance. Mons 6-7:30 pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848. Boogie Mondays – Beginner East Coast Swing Dance Lessons. 7-8:30 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

June 2 (thru July 7)

Middle Eastern Belly Dance Classes – Intermediate 5:30 pm; Beginning 6:45 pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

June 3

Violin Recital –See page 8.

June 3 & 4

Kiddie Kooking Kamp – Pre-schoolers cook some simple and easy children’s dishes. Ages 3-5. 10 am–12 pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848.

June 3 (thru 26)

Fitness For Older Adults, Ladies & ABSolute Fitness. Tues/Thur, 9–11 am; Ladies 10 am–12 pm; ABSolute Fitness 10:30-11:30 am. City Armory. 434.797.8848.

June 3 (thru 28)

Kuumba-West African Dance Company - Traditional West African

dance and drumming classes. Times vary. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

June 4

Building Communities Through the Arts Conference – See page 8. Lunch on the Lawn. 11:30 am– 2:30 pm. Historic Henry County Courthouse. Martinsville. 276.632.5688. Fetch! Lab - Learn about the science of air pressure and currents. Build a whirly-gigs and race. Ages 8–12. 3:45–4:45 pm. Danville Science Center 434.791.5160.

June 4 & 6

Martinsville Mustangs vs Gastonia Grizzles. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913.

June 4 (thru 26)

Guitar Lessons – Youth & Teens – Wednesdays; Adults – Thursdays. 5 pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

June 5

Stepping Stones Class. 1-2:30 pm or 5:30-7 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

June 5 (thru 19)

Sharpie Magic – Turn an ordinary plastic container into a work of art. Thursdays 1:30-3 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

June 5 (thru 26)

Prime Time Fitness Class. Thursdays 5:30-7 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216. Line Dance Classes – Learn the line dances everyone loves to do. Thursdays 7-8:30 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

June 6

Family Night at the Crossing – Celebrate families with pre-concert fun for kids of all ages. 5:30–7 pm. Danville Science Center - 434.791.5160. Fridays at the Crossing – Backstreet. 6:30–9:30 pm. Crossing at the Dan. 434.79.4636. Havana Rhythm & Smoke - See page 4. Live Music Under the Stars - Jason Ring. 7–10 pm. Cooper’s Landing Inn & Traveler’s Tavern, Clarksville – 434.374.2866.

June 6 (thru August)

Too Small to See Exhibit – See pg 6.

Totally Random Science – See pg. 6.

June 7

Senior Community Market Trip – Purchase fresh, locally grown, fruits, vegetables, and baked goods! Transportation available. 434.797.8994. Adult CPR Class. 8 am–12:30 pm. North Main Street Baptist Church. 434.836.2434. Piedmont Pottery Festival – Featuring the finest in handcrafted pottery from across the state of North Carolina. Demonstrations and door prizes. 9 am–4 pm. Eden, NC. www.piedmontpotteryfestival.com. See ad page 7. Bird Basics – Discover the feathery facts. Ages 6-10. 10 am–12 pm. Danville Science Center – 434.791.5160. DRBA’s First Saturday Outing – See page 9. Super Heroes – Save the world, have a snack and do a super hero craft. Ages 3-5. 10:30 am. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848. Bob Ross Painting Class – Snowy Moon. 10:30 am–3:30 pm. Ballou Annex. 434.797.8848. Martinsville Mustangs vs Forest City Owls. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913. Beach Blast – Dance to your favorite dance music by DJ Danny Daniel. 7:30-10:30 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

June 9 (thru 13)

Prizery Summer Camp – Violin Camp. For beginning and intermediate students. Ages 5+. 10 am–12 pm. & 1:30–3:30 pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339

June 10

Alzheimer’s Presentation – Legal Issues: What You Need to Know. 12–1 pm. United Way Meeting Room. 434.792.3700. Polliwogs & Science Stars - Learn about surface tension and density while experimenting with different liquids and materials. Make a colorful sparkle jar. Ages 3–4 1–2 pm; Ages 5–7 3:45–4:45 pm. Danville Science Center - 434.791.5160. Photography Club. 6:30 pm. Ballou Annex. 434.797.8848.

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June 10 & 11

Kiddie Musik Kamp – Pre-schoolers learn, play and sing some new and old children’s songs. Ages 3-5. 10 am– 12 pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848.

June 11

Economic Stimulus Help – Come see if you qualify for the stimulus payment. 9 am–12 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

June 11 & 12

Martinsville Mustangs vs Asheboro Copperheads (6/11); vs Peninsula Pilots (6/12). 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913.

June 12

Terra Cotta Flower Painting Class. 1-2:30 or 5:30-7 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216. Bright Leaf Golf Classic. 1 pm. Caswell Pines Golf Course. Caswell County Chamber of Commerce – 336.694.6106. Tunes at Twilight. 4:30–7:30 pm. Uptown Martinsville. 276.632.5688. Gardening Workshop –How to Care For Indoor Plants. 6:30–8 pm. Boscov’s. 434.797.8848.

June 13

Jazz on the Patio – Live jazz music from Small Town Orchestra. Wine and beer for tasting, along with soft drinks and snacks. 5:30–8 pm. Corner of Main and N Ridge St. Downtown Danville Association – 434.791.4470. Danville Harvest Jubilee Concert Series – Phil Vassar & Bucky Covington. Carrington Pavilion – 434.793.4636. Charlie Louvin Concert. See page 9. Ciaran Sheehan – Famed Irish Tenor, star of Phantom & Les Miserable on Broadway. 7:30 pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339.

June 14

Outdoor Fun Festival – Learn about the many outdoor activities available in the region, with exciting hands-on activities and resources for all ages. Virginia Museum of Natural History – 276.634.4141. Conservator’s Center Field Trip – Visit to the animal rescue center in North Carolina and see a wide variety of creatures rescued from small roadside zoos or circuses where they were mistreated or neglected. 9 am–1 pm. Danville Science Center 434.791.5160. Run for Justice – 5K walk & run & 10K. 5:30 pm. Community Market. 434.797.8468. Auto Racing – Late Model / T Limited / Pure Stock. South Boston Speedway – 877.440.1540.

June 15 (thru July 13)

DMFAH Exhibit – Photo-Realism: From Our Collection. Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History – 434.793.5644.

June 16

Martinsville Mustangs vs Asheboro Copperheads. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913. Los Tres - Mariachi Band 6:30-9:30 2818 Riverside Drive. 434.792.0601.

June 2008 June 16 (thru 19)

Prizery Summer Camp – Susi’s Puppets, Crafts and More. Make puppets with fabric and found objects and create tissue paper art and more! Age 4–6. 9 am–12 pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339. June 16 (thru 20) Prizery Summer Camp – Folk Music Camp. Learn Irish & traditional American folk music, some traditional Irish dance and instrument introduction. Ages 7+. 9 am–12 pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339.

June 16 (thru 27)

Prizery Summer Camp – Theatre Camp. 9 am–12 pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339.

June 17 & 18

Kiddie Kraft Kamp – Pre-schoolers make unique crafts. Ages 3-5. 10:30 am. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848.

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Boston Speedway – 877.440.1540. Martinsville Mustangs vs Gastonia Grizzlies. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913. Farmers’ Market Tasty Saturday – Virginia Grown Day. 8–11 am. Uptown Martinsville. 276.638.4221.

June 21 & 22

CCS Motorcycle Road Racing – VIR – 434.822.7700. Line Dance Quest Workshop – Join line dancers from all over the east coast and learn the latest dances from three expert instructors. 6/21 - Workshop 10 am–5 pm, Dance 7-10 pm; 6/22 Workshop 10 am–2 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

June 23

Martinsville Mustangs vs Petersburg Generals. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913.

June 23 (thru 26)

Lunch on the Lawn (See 6/4) Fetch! Lab - Learn about density and take the buoyancy challenge while designing a boat that can keep pennies afloat. Ages 8–12. 3:45–4:45 pm. Danville Science Center 434.791.5160.

Student Drama Camp – With a performance Thursday evening. 9 am– 12 pm. Galileo Magnet High School – 434.773.8186. Prizery Summer Camp – Susi’s Mask Making. Learn how to create a mask from another culture and an animal mask as well. Ages 8+. 9 am–12 pm. The Prizery – 434.572.8339.

Danville Braves vs. Burlington Royals. 7 pm. Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.797.3792.

Summer Art and History Camps. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History – 434.793.5644.

Southside Educators’ Development Institute See page 14.

DMFAH Summer Class – Clay Creations I and II. Session I, Ages 7–9 9 am–12 pm; Session 2, Ages 10–12, 1–4 pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History – 434.793.5644.

June 18

June 18 & 19

June 23 (thru 27)

June 18 (thru 27)

June 23 (thru July 3)

June 18 (thru July 24)

Art with Flo – Wet on wet technique. Weds or Thurs, 6–9 pm. Ballou Annex. 434.797.8848.

June 19

Wreath Class. 1-2:30 or 5:30-7 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216. Martinsville Mustangs vs Thomasville Hi-Toms. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913.

June 19 (thru 21)

Juneteenth Celebration – Live music & antique car show. 6–11pm. Martinsville. 276.634.6330 or 276.650.1489.

June 19 (thru 22)

Winnie-the-Pooh – The world’s favorite playmate and all his friends come alive in a wonderful adventure. Times vary. The Prizery – 434.572.8339.

June 20

Women of Faith, Walking by Faith of Danville. 11 am - 1 pm. Mt. Hermon Courtyard. 434.793.8140 The Carolina Chocolate Drops – See page 4.

June 21

Senior Community Market Trip (See 6/7) Juneteenth & Community Health Outreach Day – Neighborhood basketball tournament, health screenings & info tables, inflatable rides, local talent, free food and much more. 10 am–2 pm. Doyle J. Thomas Park, Green St. 434.797.8848. Halifax Wine Festival. Mary Bethune Sports Complex, Halifax. 800.285.1119. Battle of Staunton River Bridge Commemoration Ceremony – Day long event with Confederate encampment, cannon firing, music, UDC medal presentation, interpretive programs, wagon rides, guest speakers. Staunton River Battlefield State Park. 434.454.4312. Auto Racing – Late Model / Limited / T - Pure Stock / SV Modifieds. South

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TGIF Concert - Domino. 7–10:30 pm. Bridge St. Uptown Martinsville. 276.632.5688.

June 30 (thru July 23)

Martinsville Mustangs vs Forest City Owls. 6/27 – 7:20 pm; 6/29 – 6 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913.

June 30 (thru August 4)

June 27 & 29

Pilates Program Session I – Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30 am– 10:15 pm. YMCA – 434.792.0621.

June 27 (thru July 25)

DMFAH Summer Class – Forms in Clay. 6–9 pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History – 434.793.5644.

Bumblebee Preschool Program – Ages 3-5. Splashing Bumblebees, 8:30–11 am. Grove Park PreSchool Center. 434.797.8848.

June 29

DMFAH Exhibit – The P. Nunn Collection: Lenné Nicklaus-Ball. Opening Reception 2–4 pm. See pg 12.

June 30

Cooking Class - Learn cooking techniques for preparing fresh seafood. 6 pm. Cooper’s Landing Inn & Traveler’s Tavern, Clarksville – 434.374.2866.

Upcoming Events July 4

Patriot Challenge – 5K, 10K, Walk & Fun Run. Anglers Park. 434.793.4636. 4th of July Celebration – Free children’s activities, concessions, Southside Superstar Finals, and the Hunt Family Fiddler’s. Fireworks at dark. Crossing at the Dan. 434.793.4636.

June 23 (thru July 21)

Bumblebee Preschool Programs – Ages 3-5. Bumblebees Can Rhyme, 8:30–11 am; Bumble Bee Idol, 11:30 am–2 pm. Grove Park PreSchool Center. 434.797.8848.

June 24

Alzheimer’s Presentation – Partnering With Your Doctor. 12–1 pm. United Way Meeting Room. Melanie Vaughan – 434.792.3700 x30. Polliwogs & Science Stars - Find out what energy is and how it moves us and moves our world. Make a craft showing energy. Ages 3–4 1–2 pm; Ages 5–7 3:45–4:45 pm. Danville Science Center - 434.791.5160.

June 24 & 25

A Sip of Summertime Workshop – Pre-schoolers learn how to whip up a batch of smoothies. Ages 3-5. 10 am– 12 pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.797.8848.

June 25

Tribute To America Program. 11 am. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216. Martinsville Mustangs vs Thomasville Hi-Toms. 7:20 pm. Hooker Field. 276.632.9913.

June 25 (thru July 24)

Bumblebee Preschool Programs – Ages 3-5. Sporty Bumblebees, 8:30– 11 am; Picasso Was A Bumblebee, 11:30 am–2 pm. Grove Park PreSchool Center. 434.797.8848.

June 26

Stencil Class. 1-2:30 or 5:30-7 pm. Ballou Center – 434.799.5216.

June 26 (thru 28)

Danville Braves vs. Greeneville Astros. 7 pm. Dan Daniel Memorial Park. 434.797.3792.

June 27

Greenberg/Overcash Memorial Golf Tournament. Ray’s Creek Golf Club. Danville Speech and Hearing Center – 434.793.8255.

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Around the Table by Annelle Williams

Delicious Sides for Summer Dining

Connie Eckman and Joyce Wilburn model their winning hats.

Derby Day Danville Style by Connie Eckman

What does Louisville, Kentucky have that Danville, Virginia, doesn’t? The Kentucky Derby? Mint juleps? Beautiful hats? Not anymore... Not now that Derby Day, the Running of the Danville Downs, is here, thanks to the Danville Area Association for the Arts & Humanities recently held fundraiser. When my husband, Jake, and I entered a large hall of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, we were greeted by ladies from the Arts &Humanities Association dressed in hats fit for the Queen of England and sporting goodie bags filled with Derby Day information, race cards, and $3,000 of play money for use on the six races at the Danville Downs. After betting on our favorite wooden horse, we lined up to cheer on our favorite. Winners of the six races traded in their winning money for tickets to win

prizes donated by area stores and restaurants. Between races, we dined on delicious Derby delectables, such as cocktail shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, Kentucky hot browns, Derby pie, and mint juleps. If that weren’t enough, we also danced, participated in the hat contest, and watched the running of the 134th Kentucky Derby on the big screen televisions while listening to learn if we’d won a door prize. It’s OK that we didn’t win a door prize, because I took home the beautiful hat prize, and Jake and I left with great memories of our first Kentucky Derby, right here in Danville, Virginia. Plan to attend the Second Annual Running of the Danville Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2009.

Where Can I Find an Evince? Over 10,000 copies of Evince are distributed at 100 locations each month. Here are a few of the locations: Danville YMCA 810 Main Street Main Street Coffee Emporium 547 Main Street Danville Public Library 511 Patton Street Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History 975 Main Street Gingerbread House 1799 Memorial Drive Los Tres Magueyes 2818 Riverside Drive

It’s true. The outdoor dining season has officially begun! Most of our main courses come off the grill during the summer months. Whether serving beef, pork, poultry or fish, it’s easy to add a salad and grilled fresh vegetables to complete the meal. For something a little different, try this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail as a starter or as a flavorful side dish. It’s a refreshing way to begin a leisurely weekend get-together or an informal weeknight dinner. The ingredients are easy to keep on hand, and it’s quick to prepare. When served alongside fajitas or quesadillas it will satisfy any appetite. Omit the jalapeño if a little heat doesn’t suit your taste. A favorite that pairs well with almost any summer meal is Greek Orzo Salad. It’s sneaky healthy and layered with delicious Greek flavors. Orzo cooks quickly, and for this salad, it should be al dente (be careful to not overcook). It’s less known than other more commonly used pastas and at first glance can be mistaken for long grain rice. This salad is delicious served at room temperature. Try both these dishes for something a little different to add to the great variety of grilling choices, and enjoy your summer dining!

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Greek Orzo Salad 2 cups orzo 4 tsp. chicken bouillon Juice and grated zest of one lemon 2 minced garlic cloves 2 T fresh oregano, finely chopped 1/4 tsp. salt Several grinds of black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 handfuls of baby spinach, stems removed, roughly chopped or julienned 15 pitted Kalamata olives, quartered 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered ½ cup feta cheese with peppercorns, crumbled

Cook orzo according to package directions, using chicken bouillon instead of salting the cooking water. Drain well. Prepare dressing by stirring together the lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil. Immediately after draining, while pasta is still warm, add to dressing and stir to combine. Then add spinach to warm mixture and stir again to wilt spinach. Add olives, tomatoes and feta, tossing to combine. Serve at room temperature.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail 2 cups orzo 4 tsp. chicken bouillon Juice and grated zest of one lemon 2 minced garlic cloves 2 T fresh oregano, finely chopped 1/4 tsp. salt Several grinds of black pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 handfuls of baby spinach, stems removed, roughly chopped or julienned 15 pitted Kalamata olives, quartered 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered ½ cup feta cheese with peppercorns, crumbled Bring 4 cups water to boil in medium-sized pan. Add the cilantro/tomato seasoning, one jalapeño pepper (seeds removed), roughly chopped, and a few sprigs of cilantro to the boiling water. Stir to combine. Add shrimp, cover and boil for 2 minutes. Immediately, remove shrimp from boiling water and place in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain shrimp and set aside. Spray a sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place tortilla pieces on pan and place in preheated 350º oven for about 10 minutes while you prepare sauce. Tortillas should begin to crisp. Combine salsa and cocktail sauce. Chop a handful of cilantro leaves and add to salsa. Next, add lime juice and zest, chopped onions and tomatoes. Remove the seeds and stem from the remaining jalapeño, finely chop and add to above ingredients. Stir to combine. Finally, add avocado pieces and shrimp. Serve in small bowls with tortillas and a spoon.

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Decorated Ostrich Eggs Reflect an Earlier Time by Lynne Bjarnesen In 2003, while touring South Africa, artist Lenne Nicklaus-Ball was introduced to the African tradition of decorating ostrich eggs. This led to the creation of a collection, which will be on exhibit at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History beginning June 29th. The P. Nunn Collection focuses on ostrich eggs ornamented with vintage and costume jewelry. The series, named after the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother, Margaret Nagy Nunn, began after her death in 2004. Started as holiday gifts for the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s siblings in remembrance of their grandmother, the eggs refer to different events and periods in Nunnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and grew into a series. The process of making these works begins with painting the ostrich eggs with acrylic and enamel paint. Jewelry and other adornments are then applied to fit the theme and look of the piece. Each egg and its stand embody both specific memories and a sense of Margaret Nunnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal style, thus their individuality. The creation of these pieces is more intuitive than deliberate, since memory and interpretation, as well as the materials used, evoke a by-gone time. These three-dimensional collages are reminiscent of the big band era of the 1940s as well as aspects of Southern society in the 1950s when women wore gloves, hats,

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and brooches. Such memory pieces reflect the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work as a painter, ceramicist, and creator of beaded handbags. The recycling of found objects and discarded home accoutrements becomes a way to preserve experiences in a material form. The artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention is for the viewer to approach each egg as a visual feast of colors, shapes, and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessories. The pieces are a way for viewers to tap into their recollections of the last time they encountered pearls, crystal necklaces, and rhinestone earringsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as going to church or a society ball. Each piece is meant to be enjoyed by the viewer entering into its whimsical fantasy. The P. Nunn Collection will be in the Jennings Gallery from June 29 to August 24. For more information call 434.793.5644 or visit the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 975 Main Street.

June 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sept. 7, 2008 Fire an air cannon. Take off and land a plane in a flight simulator. Put your head on a platter and grapple with gravity.

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