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The ISSUE is a monthly publication of The Art Studio, Inc. Its mission is to publicize The Art Studio and its tenants, and to promote the growth of the arts in Southeast Texas. ISSUE is also charged with informing TASI members of projects, progress, achievements and setbacks in TASI’s well-being. Further, ISSUE strives to promote and distribute the writings of local authors in its “Thoughtcrime” feature.

ISSUE is provided free of charge to members of TASI and is also available, free of charge, at more than 30 locations in Southeast Texas.

Regular features include local artists of note and reputation who are not currently exhibiting at TASI; artists currently or soon to be exhibiting at TASI; Instructional articles for artists; news stories regarding the state of TASI’s organization; and arts news features dealing with general philosophical issues of interest to artists.

Contents Sounds of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Rose Sprott Swain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Around & About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 ‘Tenants, Anyone?’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Re-Storing Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Above Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Thoughtcrime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Fall Class Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Cartoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Cover Photo: paint at the Re-Store

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Sounds of Music

Bands are only tip of musical iceberg at The Studio

Commentary Tim Postlewait TASI Band Night Coordinator

The music scene in Southeast Texas us a lot better off than most people give credit for. I started out as a volunteer at The Art Studio working the grounds and other jobs.

About a year ago I started working full time booking for Band Nights, held on the third Saturday of each month at The Studio.

Since then, I have seen so much and met a lot of nice people through the music.

This summer we had “Band Night of the Living Dead,” and Vertigo Sun made their return to The Studio after a two-year absence.

In July, we had a human “coma” style suspension in the gallery (a first for Beaumont).

Freak 13 threw their CD release party here and brought in C.J. Graham (Jason Vorhees from “Friday the 13th, part 6”), Felissa Rose (Angela from “Sleepaway Camp), Ed O’Neill (the hitchhiker from “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”) and more.

But that’s not all. Sept. 3 and 5, The Studio hosted two MDA benefit concerts that were very successful. A big thank you to all who came out and to Tommy Mann for putting the events together.

The Band Night in September featured

the Citizens from Los Angeles — a great three-piece punk band. Also featured were Zombilly, a crazy surf/psychobilly band from Houston, as well as local favorites the Lost City Souls.

Every weekend in October we will be doing something new, as well as a few surprises.

We are working to keep The Studio’s

Photos by John Fulbright

Web site up to date with upcoming bands and events, so check it out.

Remember, The Studio’s shows are suitable for all ages; it is a safe, fun environment for all.

If you are interested in playing, or just have some good ideas for some fun shows, send your suggestions to studiomusic720@hotmail.com.

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The Unfettered Spirit Of Rose Sprott Swain Artist returns to birthplace with vibrant exhibit at TASI

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eaumont native Rose Sprott Swain is the featured artist at The Art Studio in October. Her exhibition, titled “primages*3,” opens Oct. 2 with an artist’s reception from 7 to 10 p.m.

Swain uses a variety of media in her work, including watercolor, pastels, permanent inks and oil crayons, noting that she doesn’t prefer one

over the other as each has qualities she loves. She feels the different mediums complement each other.

“When the various styles are combined, there is a fusion that keeps the work from being categorized,” she said. “The creations are driven by color rather than the materials used.”

Like Wassily Kandinsky’s works, Swain’s pieces seem almost musical.

Her work has the feel of jazz improvisation, so it is no surprise that she

likes to listen to music while she works. She lists a disparate group of musical favorites, including The Beatles, Miles Davis, Tchaikovsky, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Chopin, among others.

This variety is reflected in the visual characteristics of her work, which refuses to be pigeon-holed into one absolute style.

“If I had to characterize the works in a word, it would be ‘unfettered,’” she said. “There’s a line in a

Joni Mitchell song that speaks of being ‘unfettered and alive’; when I work, there is a sense of freedom and release. No structure, no plan, just color and free flow.”

The pieces range in size from 40”x30” to 11”x17.”

Like most artists, Swain cites a variety of influences from all fields, from M.C. Escher to Picasso, from

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Around & About If you come across any interesting exhibitions, museums or other places on your travels, share them with us. Call 409-838-5393, or contact us through our web site at www.artstudio.org. Be sure to include the location and dates of the subject, as well as any costs.

The TRIANGLE AIDS NETWORK will hold its annual fund-raiser, PAINT THE TOWN RED! on Nov. 4 at the Beaumont Country Club.

The event benefits individuals living with HIV and AIDS in the Golden Triangle area.

Art works donated by area artists are sold in silent and live auction. Artists donating art works are entitled to a discounted ticket of $45. Regular price for tickets is $75.

TAN is giving away eight free tickets to contributing artists whose works are selected by a jury (four tickets will be awarded through The Art Studio and four tickets through the Lamar art department).

Entries must be framed and brought to The Art Studio or Dishman Art Museum no later than Oct. 29.

For more information on donations, contact The Art Studio at 409-838-5393 or Lynne Lokensgard at 409-880-8959.

For tickets, contact TAN at 409-832-8338.

–––––––– The TEXAS ARTISTS MUSEUM will host the tenth-annual GULF COAST NATIONAL ART COMPETITION featuring 2-D works from artists across the country beginning Oct. 5. The exhibition includes painting, drawing, collage, etc. A free reception and awards ceremony will be held Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.

Also in October, TAMS will host a SHOP TIL YOU DROP garage sale on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m.-1

p.m.Visitors can shop in climate-controlled comfort inside TAMS, away from the elements.

TAMS’ SECOND SUNDAY AT THE MUSEUM will feature singer Dwight Wagner. The event is free to the public. Doors open at 2 p.m., performance begins at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments served after the performance.

Finally, TAMS will hold a GUMBO SALE 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 22. Dine in or take out chicken/sausage gumbo, rice, potato salad and tea. Don't forget dessert! $5.00 per person (desserts extra). Entertainment provided for dine in customers.

TAMS is located at 3501 Cultural Center Drive in Port Arthur.

For information about TAMS events, call 409-9834881.

–––––––– THE ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS hosts HATS AND HEADDRESSES, beginning Oct. 2.

This exhibition consists of approximately 100 hats and headdresses from a private collection of 225. The hats and headdresses are a tribute to the diversity of the world’s cultures. The variety of materials used to create the hats speak to man's ingenuity and creativity, and also, knowledge of the hat can provide insight into a culture’s history, customs, values, beliefs and environment.

Hats are worn to protect the head, but can also confirm religious values, mark life passages, identify an

occupation, indicate social status and reflect the wearer's cultural and personal affiliations.

AMSET is located at 500 Main in Beaumont.

Hours are: Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays, noon-5 p.m.

For more information, call 409-832-3432 or visit the Web site at www.amset.org.

–––––––– THEN AND NOW: AN ALUMNI SURVEY 1956-2004 is on display at the DISHMAN ART MUSEUM through Nov. 17. Sharing the spotlight is the annual FACULTY EXHIBITION, with works by 12 members of the art department faculty. Showcased in the Faculty Exhibition are works by Keith Carter, Steve Hodges, Kurt Dyrhaug, Meredith Jack, Ann Matlock, Donna Meeks, Prince Thomas, Linnis Blanton, Greg Busceme, Jamie Paul Kessler, Rose Matthis and Jerry Newman.

“Then and Now” includes works from 28 Lamar alumni, most of whom have achieved international, national and regional prominence. Among them are painters, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers and art educators.

The Dishman is located on the corner of MLK and Lavaca on the campus of Lamar University in Beaumont.

For more information, call 409-880-8141.

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COMMUNITY CINEMA

Featuring projects from film students at Lamar University and other independent film.

The mission of Community Cinema is to foster creative ideas and talent by focusing on community art and entertainment.

For more information about the Community Cinema event, contact Gordon S. Williams at Lamar University Television 409-880-8038.

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SWAIN from page 5 Lewis Carroll to Lao Tsu, as well as such varied dignitaries as Ayn Rand, Dianne Arbus and Spike Lee. “…and my man Mike,” she adds.

The show is the latest point in an evolutionary process, Swain said.

“Some pieces are older and some newer.,” she said. “Shows are assembled from the time one makes the first doodle up to the point of installation. The process is always in one’s soul.

“So, it’s taken me 48 years to assemble the show.”

Swain was born in Beaumont at Sprott Hospital (named for her family) on Nov. 1, 1955.

“It really means a great deal to have a show in the place of my birth around the date of my birth,” she said.

The title of the show — “primages*3” — has a multiplicity of meanings.

“This is my third solo show,” she said, adding “the * is a symbol that indicates the omission of letters or words. If three asterisks are arranged in the shape of a pyramid, it is to direct attention to a following passage.”

When it comes to what she wants people to know about her, Swain said simply “no more than they want to.”

However, for those who want to know more, Swain is available through her art.

“The goal is to connect with people through the work,” she said. “Initially, I sent out slides of my work under the name r.s.swain (no indication of race or gender), asking for comments. I was amazed to receive responses that indicated that comments couldn’t be given unless they knew more about me.

“Art should be about whether or not you like what you’re looking at and whether or not it touches you, not about the artist.

We tend to have to classify or categorize people and things before we can make a decision. Absurd!”

The rest of the interview questions seemed rather meaningless after this response, but if the works in the show are not enough for you, come to the opening reception and meet the artist.

Chances are you will find an interesting, vibrant and colorful person.

Actually, that seems to be exactly like what you will find on the walls.

For more information, call The Art Studio at 409-838-5393.

Photos by Michelle Cate

Tenants unveil TASI creativity

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steady throng of artists and patrons milled through The Studio doors as the annual tenants show kicked off the 20042005 exhibition season on Sept.

4. The weather was unseasonably tolerable and the art was as hot as the weather was cool.

TASI board member Beth Gallaspy took a few minutes, above, to peruse a series of life drawings by Clint Ray, while Paul Mantz, right, seems entranced by Greg Busceme’s ceramic imagery.

The Studio hosts a new exhibition each month throughout the exhibition season — September through June — with opening receptions the first Saturday of each month.

Hope to see you at the next one.

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‘Re-Store’-ing Communities

Knick knacks for artists to be found among DIY necessities

8 a.m some August Day It’s quiet and hot in the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. No fans fanning yet. Lisa Black, the ReStore’s director is pow-wowing in her office with a publicist — negotiating a priceless spot to spread the word: Do It Yourself — Do it for Others — Shop the Habitat Re-Store.

For the penny-wise artist, Habitat Re-Store has more than humanitarian appeal for a draw.

TASI’s own Andy Coughlan put it fairly well while we wandered around the warm warehouse.

“What might an artist find interesting to buy here?” I asked the man who should certainly know.

Camera in hand, eyebrows permanently arched, Andy stalled out at a bin of bolts and bits, nuts and stuff, reached stylishly in, retrieved a shiny shaved chunk of metal, and answered, with character. “Well here’s something I could make art out of.”

We both laughed out loud.

Andy’s right, of course, art is in the “bright shiny things” any artist sees, even in a re-sale warehouse bin. At Habitat Re-Store, there’s a lot of art waiting for the right arched eyebrows to notice it.

9 a.m. Store Opens The rolling doors go up on chains, rather musically if you’re in the right mood. At the other end of the clanking yank is Lisa Black, the Re-Store Director, ready to multi-task all day: store manager, warehouseman, floor boss, and sales rep. She’s not too bad at targeted PR either.

She starts in on me.

“An artist takes an idea — from where, who knows — has the idea and then puts it into action.

It’s art.” says Lisa, and then recounts how her artist husband often frequented a Habitat ReStore in Austin where they once lived. “He’d buy a door and jump up and down on it to make some art.”

She goes on to say, “You can buy a door here for five dollars and you’ve got a pretty big, readymade canvas.”

They sell doorknobs, too.

“Habitat for Humanity has always appealed to me,” she goes on to say, “It’s based on simple principles of greater consciousness and awareness of others. It’s well-founded with an international goal – such a huge goal – it gives me goose-bumps when I think of that goal. It’s a wonderful aspect of my work to invite people to participate in this world-wide effort by getting involved and working on it right here at home, in Beaumont.”

10 a.m. Mid-Morning Burn A fellow with five doors, usable, drives up in a pick up. Lisa and her crew take them. He gets a receipt. On a good day, there’s a few of these transactions by closing time. Every one of them is a godsend, a work-order, a tax deduction, and an opportunity. It’s the meat and potatoes of re-sale humanitarianism. Without that guy, his doors, and the other donations that day, the Re-Store wouldn’t have half enough inventory to bother with revving up the fans. It’s getting hotter by the hour in the “showroom” of the warehouse.

A variety of lights and shades, above, can be had for a small amount at Habitat for Humanity’s Re-Store on the corner of Fannin and Trinity in Beaumont. Lisa Black, right, the store’s director, is surrounded by a ‘number’ of items as she rings up purchases during a particularly busy morning.

Of course, the Re-Store is not just a great place for artists to save money, Lisa underscores.

“It’s a wonderful resource for the whole community,” she said. “We keep usable building materials out of the landfills. By recycling, the Re-Store really helps the environment.”

Obviously, Lisa’s a Re-Store Director with a mission.

11 a.m.

The Habitat truck is hauling out the homemade trailer, made from discarded lumber and a serviceable axle bought off a salvage yard for a song. Twenty toilets are going down the tubes at a Beaumont apartment complex that’s upgrading its bathrooms. No buts about it, they’re all still good commodes. This is the kind of trip the Re-Store trailer was jury-rigged for. It’s the other half of inventory procurement – big donations from businesses that care more about people than you might expect.

Miriam Morgan is Beaumont’s Habitat affiliate supervisor. As the one who opened the store back in the cooler days of November of 2001, she explains, “All this material is recycled, a need in our community for affordable supplies is met, the proceeds help support Habitat for Humanity — there’s no downside to this.”

Miriam’s sure-voiced vision isn’t just ideology.

She has seen this kind of operation work well.

“We studied the Austin model and in San Antonio, too. We adapted those plans to our

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smaller store and ended up with our a house,” she tosses the most meanhouse together. It’s a tremendous house, they’ve earned it. They’ve own version. Of course, it took time ingful phrase toward me like it was gift that’s being shared.” worked for it. Habitat is building and a lot of work. We literally another box I’m supposed to stack.

Miriam Morgan underscores the people up, not just houses.” walked from business to business — “It fulfills faith. You have faith in one hard work ethic of Habitat. the response was amazing – but it another. You have to realize what “We don’t hand anything to anywas hard work.” Not that things have we’re doing here; we’re building a one. By the time they walk into their See RE-STORE on page 10 gotten that breezy in August three years later.

Uliana Trylowsky, executive director of Habitat for Humanity in Beaumont says, “The Re-Store’s relatively new, still getting itself organized, not generating a profit. It’s taking care of one of our goals right now The piece consists of an automatic tennis serve the balls hit the wall and bounce randomly away as a exans have their “Twang,” the dis– recycling building materials that machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled museum guard chased after them. This viewing tinctive vocal style that distinhave some life in them yet. But we’re “Joey”) against a wall on which is a large Argyle pat- emphasized a sense of “play,” with the machine, like guishes them from people from looking forward to that other goal: a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playother states. “Twang” also refers to tern that may or may not be a net. The machine is generating support for our operating labeled “Playmate” and the balls are fired with mate.” the guitar sounds of Texas R&B costs.” monotonous regularity, with the gallery walls echoThe same piece, but two games and, therefore, and country. ing a repetitive thud thud thud, like the Dada sound- two different pieces.

At the Art Museum of Noon on a Dog August Day tracks of Kurt Schwitters.

Even though the “Playmate” is inanimate, Southeast Texas, “Twang” is a Half a dozen clients are sweating The “Joey” of the title refers to Joey Powers has created a performance piece reminiscent group show of contemporary for a deal at the register of the Mussacchio, a childhood friend of the artist who is of the 1960s Fluxus group, whose creations existed in Texas sculpture featuring work by Habitat Re-Store, not a posh warenow dead. the reactions of the viewer. a dozen artists. house depot with orange-aproned Powers plays with our emotions and delicately Does the lifeless “Playmate” long for someone Texas is both Western and associates. It’s a scaled-down, resale balances the the joys of childhood with the loss of Southern, cotton and cowboys, and with whom to play? It seems to connect with the version of those big-box retailers. The innocence. quintessentially American past-time — a simple a multitude of clashing cultures. If guys in white are trustees from a game of catch.

Another piece that demands viewer participathere is one thing that defines local prison — not painters. tion is Justin Kidd’s “In and Out Box.” Visitors to the opening witnessed the balls Texas, it is its indefinability.

The “community service volunConsisting of a crudely constructed mailbox “Twang,” like the state that bouncing off two walls and back into the machine, teers” from the Gist State Prison hanging on the wall, visitors to the exhibit are invitcompleting a never-ending solitary game of catch. links these artists, incorporates a have been at it for six hours already. ed to “mail” a postcard from the Czech Republic plethora of styles and forms.

The piece had a melancholy quality that reflected Habitat builds more than houses — it Among the strongest pieces on display is “Love- both the loss of a childhood friend and of childhood constructs people’s esteem as well.

Joey,” a study of friendship, loneliness and loss by itself.

Habitat for Humanity affiliates However, visitors at a later date may have seen Michael Powers.

See TWANG on page 11 all over America take part in such “Prison Partnership Programs,” recycling souls you might call it. Guys Among the works that once raised hell, now raise roofs. featured in Today, the inmate volunteers are “TWANG: doing a lot of the heavy lifting to Contemporary keep the Re-Store’s aisles stocked Sculpture and clear.from Texas,” on 1 p.m. display through 26 TheSept.

Latter-Day Saints ladies start at the Art another three-hour shift straightenMuseum of At Habitat, doctrinal ing the shelves.

Southeast Texas, differences don’t seem to matter are, clockwise when you’re sweating for God’s good left, a Uniate Catholic. grace. from Uliana’s “E.B.” Miriam’s a by Methodist. Nobody’s Erick Swenson, counting angels dancing on a pinhead “Museum Bench” here. They call it “theology of the by Chris Sauter, hammer” at Habitat. You could call it “Two old Paintings good American barn-raising, 21st on Whatever you label the century style. a Rock” work, one does feel spiritually moved by Davenport byBill a great, good force even in the and “Sell Me heat. sinful mid-day Something Lisa Black puts it this way: “I Brown” didn’t grow up in any particular faith, Franco I just by grew up knowing that I wanted to Mondini-Ruiz. help other people. I found my

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faith not through my family and upbringing, but as someone who wanted to know truth. I’m a firm believer in the power of faith, prayer and that there is enough for everyReview one.” and photos bysweat on her brow, as There’s Andy Lisa talks, and the warm words come easily, as she puts her hands to work.

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RE-STORE from page 9 Amen, and pass the hammer, sister. All God’s people need a house ’til heaven calls us home.

2 p.m.

There’s half a dozen Baptist teens from Lumberton halfway through a Habitat Art Project — Painting Used Doors — an open invitation to creative refinishing.

The kids color flowers on them, draw words of wisdom, geometric runes. They’ll sell the pretty portals for ten bucks each.

Opening the door to her air-conditioned office, Miriam Morgan offers me a chair and some useful insight.

“I’m a Habitat homeowner for four years,” she confides. “That’s how I got started here..”

Now, Miriam’s working with her peers — other Habitat homeowners — counseling, advising, training.

“We have to give them the skills needed to be successful homeowners.”

Miriam admits she was reared with the belief that everyone should do for others, but had never really acted on that biblical concept.

“Habitat had such an enormous

3 p.m.

The staff’s looking for a breeze at the double rolling doors, Cokes in hand. There’s an administration confab in a few minutes to talk out the week ahead. Blue sky and a ruststained roof make the purplish cloud coming from the Neches look good and bad. Rain would sure cool things off, but there are leaks that will spill over any well-placed bucket if a shower were to last a quarter of an hour.

Lisa Black’s almost got the day done. She muses about the future of Habitat.

“The biggest hurdle, and I think we can jump it, is tapping into some kind of environmental conscience that is eager to donate these valuable non-renewable resources.

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Any self-respecting artist is encouraged by the potential of shiny things.

Getting involved in the Re-Store, whether it be as a customer, a donor, or even a volunteer for which we have a great need, is of great benefit to our Golden Triangle area.”

More specifically, as the Re-Store director, Lisa is concerned about focusing public attention on how her part of Habitat for Humanity functions.

“The hardest thing to do is to create an understanding, a consciousness, of what can be used rather than just dumped in a landfill. Awareness of the environment is hard to maintain. And then translating that awareness to recognition that Habitat is a viable, visible way to help both those who need something of use and thosw who would rather not throw it away, that is a big job.”

Miriam Morgan’s got her own slant on what to worry about.

“We’re glad we can benefit some families but the calls from people we can’t help are hard to take,” she said.

Miriam started the Re-Store, but now she’s focused on the construction of houses.

“And the phone calls are all over the place,” she sighs. “Word of mouth from our current owners is more than enough.

We have more applicants than we can possibly serve. That’s a problem, the people we can’t help. There’s a big need in

this community. And we can’t help out on repairs for old people’s houses.

“I hate those calls. I hate not being able to say yes to them.”

4 p.m.

With only a half-hour to closing, everybody’s getting tomorrow scheduled.

It’s a time to reflect. Lisa smiles, “The best part about my job is knowing that I am a part of helping people help themselves. I like to create and I like to help people. If I can do both at the same time, I feel good. I love it here at Habitat.

I would have taken any job they gave me.”

To Miriam Morgan those words are mirror images of her own.

“Habitat had a big impact on my life. I own my own house, now. I just want to give back. If they’d asked me to clean the toilets, I would’ve come to work the next day.”

4:30 p.m.

The rain never came.

The landfill was robbed of a few more possessions today, five doors, twenty-two commodes, a dozen dented cans of paint, a bed of odd lumber cuts, a flat of mixed bricks, and a thirty-seven foot length of heavy chain.

Sales were slower than usual. Maybe it was the threat of rain. The hard, hot doors roll down on another hot, hard day at the Habitat Re-Store.

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Community needs stability

Above Board

My students always look around the room as if I’ve asked some kind of trick question. This group did much the same.

“You know, a fist-fight, getting punched in the nose and the like. Blood being drawn."

Again, some nodded.

“Think, if you will, of a boxing match.”

More people nodded.

“Okay,” I said going very slowly, just like I’m talking to a freshman who doesn't grasp some point the class has been discussing for a week. “You’re watching Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield fight. Tyson starts to get whipped and beat down. What does he do?

He hits the referee.”

I’m met by silence and stony looks.

Someone finally chimes in and says, “That's dumb why would anyone do that? If it’s a boxing match he’d be disqualified and if it’s a street fight everyone on the sides are gonna jump in.”

I say that’s my point. Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaida were responsible for 9/11. We started first in Afganistan, but we strayed from the course and went to Iraq. Basic military doctrine calls for overwhelming pressure to defeat your enemy. We should have 120,000 soldiers in Afganistan, not Iraq. Even the ancient writing of Sun-Tsu says to defeat your enemy, divide his forces.

Sure, Saddam was a bastard. I know, I was there. I also remember then-President George H.W. Bush saying to remove Saddam

would create a power vacuum in the region and the world might end up with something worse. I also remember then-Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney making the rounds at military bases in Germany and Turkey saying the same thing.

I know, because I was there.

Some of you may say what does this have to with TASI and art?

I say, “Everything.”

Someone once said “Good fences make good neighbors.” When we lose respect and security abroad, it is also compromised at home.

A community is made up of a lot of little pieces. TASI is a piece of our community. Our stability reflects the community’s stability. Or at least, I hope so. We’ve been a stable force for over 20 years and we plan to be around much longer. But we need your continued support.

A big thank you to Dave Henderson and the folks at Terminix for coming to our rescue.

We’ve been inundated with termites and with facilities where wood comprises only about two percent of our structures, the termites sure hit us hard.

Also Greg, Tim, Ren and Sheila deserve recognition for a job well done in repairing the gallery.

We all have our battles to fight. What we have to do is to fight them the right way.

Hit ’em hard, and fight for victory.

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THE OTHER DAY I WAS VISITING with some colleagues from work during lunch and they were having a discussion about politics and the election. They were a pretty evenly divided bunch; conservatives, liberals, Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians and someone who claimed to be involved in the Green Party.

There were even a few weirdos like conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans.

I figure most Americans are like this; conservative on some things, liberal on others.

As they talked, discussion moved around to the war in Iraq and Afganistan (yes, we’re still there, too).

A couple of eyes moved toward me and finally someone uttered, “Malick what do you think about it?”

It’s known around my campus, I’m a vet.

I co-sponsor our Veteran’s Day observances every year and I can be counted on every day to sing the national anthem, the loudest (and most out of tune) at the beginning of class.

I’ve occasionally been asked to speak to history and civics classes and also cover the role of war correspondents in my journalism curriculum.

I mulled over the question and responded, “The war, you mean?”

Some folks replied with nods of affirmation.

“I tell you what I've said to my students lately,” I said. “Have you ever been in a fight?”

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Thoughtcrime: The Reading

September October 2004 ISSUE • 513

Distinctly Diverse

Held the third Thursday of the month at The Art Studio beginning at 8 p.m.. The reading consists of a speaker followed by an open mic reading. The event is free.

Thoughtcrime

Submission Guidelines and Disclaimer ISSUE 720 Franklin, Beaumont, TX 77701 ISSUE solicits and publishes the work of local authors. Poetry, short fiction, scholarly works and opinion or e-mail: pieces may be submitted for review. All works must be artstudio@artstudio.org. typed or submitted on a disk (using approved word processing software), or may be sent to TASI by e-mail. All Authors must submit a daytime telephone number along with all submissions. Pen names are acceptable, works are subject for review by our editor, and may be rejected or edited on the basis of grammar, spelling or but authors must supply real names for verification. All content. The opinions expressed in “Thoughtcrime” do submitted works become property of TASI, and whether not necessarily reflect the opinions of TASI, its Board of rejected or accepted, are not returned to the author. ISSUE Directors, ISSUE’s editorial staff,the or donors to TASI. Send wall doesand not notify of rejection by mail or telephone.

The piece consists of an automatic tennis serve balls hit the bounce randomly away as a typed works to: machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled museum guard chased after them. This viewing

If you are interested in being a featured reader for Thoughtcrime: The Reading, simply write an email with a sample of your poetry to artstudio@artstudio.org.

Thoughtcrime: The reading offers a forum for any poet who wishes to present their original have their “Twang,” the diswork in a nurturing exans environment. tinctive vocal style that distin“Joey”) against a wall on which is a large Argyle pat- emphasized a sense of “play,” with the machine, like What is it you are guishes looking them at? from people from a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playother states. “Twang” also refers to tern that may or may not be a net. The machine is Theory #1: Blackand the balls are fired with The Husbandman labeled “Playmate” mate.” guitar sounds of Texas R&B Color What is it you are the looking monotonous regularity, with the gallery walls echoThe same piece, but two games and, therefore, andIcountry. for? You wonder and wonder.

Black absence. thud thud thud, like the Dada sound- two different Of all the gardens I have tended, ing is a repetitive pieces.

At the Art Museum of this means the most to me. tracks of Kurt Schwitters.

Even though one the “Playmate” is inanimate, Don’t miss wonder.Southeast Don’t Texas, “Twang” is a Black is the curtain on which the stars are hung.

The bed, I builded from a The “Joey” of the title refers to Joey Powers has created a performance piecelawn reminiscent group miss love — the way youshow of contemporary that once belonged them —existed the kind Mussacchio, a childhood friend of the artist who is of the 1960s Fluxus group, whose to creations in sculpture featuring work by see your brother asTexas a unicorn Black is the heavy sadness that emanates from loneliness. what make the land run hard away. now dead. the reactions of the viewer. artists. may be for you to abedozen yourself.

Powers plays with our emotions and delicately Does the lifeless “Playmate” long for someone Texas is both Western and a dream that floats through the night, At first, thechildhood soil refused me, —of withis whom to play?

It seems to connect with the balances the the joys of with thetoo loss cotton and cowboys, andBlack What we and they Southern, call And saves us from the strange things sucked down my cow manure in weeds, innocence. quintessentially American past-time — a simple spiritual realities a multitude of clashing cultures. If that shake us from our security. spat out the seeds I offered it, game of catch.

Another piece that demands viewer participathere is one thing that defines are the only realities. halved“In a shovel thatBox.” I loved, tion is Justin Kidd’s and Out Visitors to the opening witnessed the balls it is its indefinability.

Everything else is Texas, an illusion.

Black is cool, chic, stylish, New York. and cracked an ankle in disgust.

Consisting of a crudely constructed mailbox “Twang,” like the state that bouncing off two walls and back into the machine, Illusion may tease you hanging on the wall, visitors to the exhibit are invitcompleting a never-ending solitary game of catch. but what you wantlinks these artists, incorporates a Black is a lie. ones before meCzech must have been ed to “mail” aThe postcard from the Republic plethora of styles and forms.

The piece had a melancholy quality that reflected to be when you grow a hateful sort to so instill in decent dirt strongest pieces on display is “Love- both the loss of a childhood friend and of childhood up isAmong to be athe bird Black is night, silent and still. the rudeness I received — Joey,” study itself. again.aJust me.of friendship, loneliness and loss by when all I wanted to help However, visitors at a later date may have seen Michael Powers.

See TWANG on was page 11 it I took that path.

Black is uncertain, ominous. grow the things I knew it could.

Love found me. I didn’t know it was there.

Black is a weight.

Took damn near a year to get at Among the works what the ground and I agreed You see what featured in you Black is a truth that no one wishes to find. was good enough for both of us — are scared to give “TWANG: months before it opened some upContemporary is yourself Black is solid, grounded. and gave me just six pounds of fruit. and yourself Sculpture fromin love.

The oneTexas,” and only love.

Black is a blanket that keeps out the harsh light of the world.

Not much, I know, to show for sweat. on display Yet, every autumn hence, I’m notSept. talking through 26 about Black is death. the bushel basket fills a bit more up obeying your at the Artparents with what the lawn has grown. evenMuseum thoughofyou hate Black is a tunnel, a box, a hole.

The harvest, I take home and eat. every minute Southeast Texas,of it. are, clockwise Black is sleep.

The garden, then, through winter, waits, Not even about fromtalking left, faithful ’til the spring, when I return lip to lip, puss “E.B.” by Black is wicked. to dress the ground, again – toErick puss.

Whatever.

Swenson, plough, hoe, delve, and dibble, Black is the darkened room after the child “Museum Bench” sow in hope, and tend the best I can.

Don’t forget has climbed on the bed to adjust the curtain

by Chris Sauter,that time you just lost it. because the street light that cuts through the chink “Two Paintings Jesse Doiron When someone illuminates the faces hidden in the wallpaper. on appeared like anda angel Rock” Black is a face, a race, a case for separation or reparation. with by Billpizza Davenport or and a cigarette “Sell Me Black is a magic marker. or a five dollar Something bill for aBrown” flick.

Black is the lungs of the miners, toiling in the blackness

by Franco Freedom Flight to extract the black coal.

AllMondini-Ruiz. of a sudden there was the world!

The eagle soars so high, Black is the universe.

Dripping wet leaves me longing to try from rain. Sunshine such ecstacy in flight, Black is the heart of the tyrant. came out. You ate the world earth bound wings like a Snickers bar. gain height, Black hides all sins of the unfaithful, the unholy and the unjust. somewhere above And youand disappeared Review universal skies under a rainbow photos by Black is not a color. freedom reigns with delight. where all love goes

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Andy Coughlan

George Wentz

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Marjorie Crews

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. CLASS SCHEDULE This fall we are offering another eclectic mix of classes at The Art Studio, Inc. There are a few changes to a some of the familiar classes. Salsa night is now on Wednesdays. Life drawing has not been attracting the numbers it used to, so we will now hold it every other week.

Greg Busceme is offering a day-

time clay class. It will meet the same number of times as the night class, but these sessions will be one hour shorter, so it will cost a little less.

No photography this session, but look for it to return in the future.

We are offering several new classes. Andy Coughlan fuses theater and visual art in a creative new mask-making class, and Cindy

Picou shows you how to make wirewrapped jewelry.

Make sure you pay attention to the ISSUE, your e-mail, and fliers at the Studio for updates as we add even more classes to the list.

Ren Brumfield, TASI Education Coordinator

Mission Statement MASK MAKING Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Through Oct. 21 $100 ($80 for members) Explore the rich tradition of masks in theater. Create and decorate large-form masks for performance or decoration using a variety of techniques from painting to collage.

Imagination is the only limit. Participants work at their own pace. Includes tips on using your masks in performance and the history of masks around the world.

Instructed by Andy Coughlan.

BASKET CLASS Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 $32 to $50 Step-by-step instruction in creating a different functional and decorative basket each session. Instructed by Emma Hughes.

For more information and to register, call Emma at 337-527-5328.

FOUNDRY WORKSHOP Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m./Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Call for dates $100 (80 for members) In this two-day workshop, you will design and cast your original artwork in aluminum.

Ages 15 and older. Limited to six participants. Instructed by Rhonda McNally.

BOOKBINDING Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Through Nov. 12 $110 ($90 for members) Learn terms, tools and basic techniques in this introductory class.

Instructed by Grace Megnet.

ADULT CLAY (MORNING) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon Through Oct. 14 $100 ($80 for members) This course is designed for the complete novice at clay work. Students learn the basics of clay manipulation, glazing and firing.

Instructed by Greg Busceme.

ADULT CLAY (EVENING) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Through Oct. 14 $150 ($130 for members) This course is designed for the complete novice at clay work. Students learn the basics of clay manipulation, glazing and firing.

Instructed by Greg Busceme.

SALSA WITH AMBER AND GORDON Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Through Oct. 13 $10 per session ($5 LU students) Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, Rhumba.

WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 $45 per session Introduction to creating unique jewelry using wire and beads. You will learn basic techniques and complete a bracelet or anklet each session. Students will need to purchase some materials separately, list available at The Art Studio.

Instructed by Cindi Picou.

LIFE DRAWING GROUP Every other Monday, 7-9:30 p.m.

Sept. 27, Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 $5 per session Uninstructed group creating studies of the human form, drawing from a different model each session.

THOUGHTCRIME: THE READING Third Thursday of the month Free Poetry night: read, hear, think, and corrupt original poems, rants, and stories.

Led by Guiseppe Barranco.

KIDS CLAY Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Through Oct. 23 $75 Beginning clay class introduces a variety of handbuilding techniques, preparation and application of glazes, and the raku firing process.

Instructed by Katheryn Rogers.

Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is devoted to: providing opportunities for interaction between the public and the Southeast Texas community of artists; furnishing affordable studio space to originating artists of every medium; promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art educational opportunities to everyone, of every age, regardless of income level, race, national origin, sex or religion.

PURPOSE The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by operating a non-profit cooperative to provide studio space and exhibition space to working artists and crafts people, and to provide an area for group work sessions for those artists and crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, and enthusiasm to each other.

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REGISTER EARLY AS CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED

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For more information on TASI classes, call 409-838-5393 or visit us on the web at www.artstudio.org

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To present 10 art exhibitions per year To maintain equipment for artists in a safe working environment To provide better access to artists for the public To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes To develop and maintain public activities with all sectors of the community To develop and maintain equipment to aid artists in their work To provide a display retail outlet for artists To expand programming and activities with increased facility space

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donors and new sources of funding.

Conversly people who want these programs and access to these type facilities must also find ways to glean funds from their ever shrinking budget.

So to all you guys who tell me that if they win the lottery, The Studio will benefit from it, I say “sign on the dotted line!”

TERMITIC REPRIEVE A big thank you goes to members Dave and Dickie Henderson who heard our cries for help and responded.

Dave is a sales rep for Terminix Pest Control here in Beaumont. He and his general manager Kaye Daughtry came to visit The Studio and looked at our termite problem.

Kaye was pleased with The Studio and felt this would be a great project to help the arts in Southeast Texas.

Who better than The Art Studio?

Our appreciation goes to Dave who was brave enough to go to the bosses, to Kaye who was receptive to

the needs of our organization and, of course, to Terminix for providing tremendously service to our community with service that will go far to ensure the physical life of this facility.

It is metal studs and sheet rock from now on.

Look for recognition in our next ISSUEs and a progress report as the Terminix guys battle the little beggars.

Another big thanks goes to Sheila Molandes in a related story.

Two weeks before the resident’s show, “Tenants, Anyone?” our gallery walls were in bad shape. Termite damage and still active termites in the gallery walls for the past two years made it uncertain if we could still hang work in parts of the gallery.

Enter Sheila with nail gun, saw, tape measure and master carpenter skills.

Within two weekends, Sheila headed up a crew and replaced a total of 8 sheets of plywood and more than 100 feet of 2x4 that were eaten up.

The walls are good and strong again.

Thank Sheila for having somewhere to hang our work.

The Günderssens

by Andy Coughlan

Genevieve paid attention during her gender class and read all the books, but if only she could put her finger on the essential difference between Rupert and herself….

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. CLASS SCHEDULE This fall we are offering another class, but these sessions will be 1 mask-making class, and Cindy eclectic mix of classes at The Art hour shorter. So, it will cost a little Picou will show you how to make less. wire-wrapped jewelry.

Studio, Inc. There are a few changes to a George Wentz will be teaching Make sure you pay attention to some of the familiar classes. Salsa another acrylic painting class. Grace the ISSUE, your e-mail, and fliers at INSIDE night is now on Wednesdays. Life Megnet is coming back in October the Studio for updates as we add • ROSE SPROTT SWAIN drawing has not been attracting the to do bookbinding. No photography even more classes to the list.

• THOUGHTCRIME: FROM session,AREA but lookPOETS for it to return numbers it used to, so weMUSINGS will now this hold it every other week. in the future.

Ren Brumfield, • AROUND & ABOUT: INFORMATION ABOUT ART HAPPENINGS Greg Busceme is going to offer We are offering several new TASI education coordinator • HABITAT RE-STORE a daytime clay class. It will meet the classes. Andy Coughlan fuses the• BAND NIGHT same number of times as the night ater and visual art in a creative new

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Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is ADULT BEGINNING DRAWING KIDS CLAY MASK MAKING devoted to: providing opportunities for interacTuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. tion between the public and the Southeast Texas Aug. 31-Oct. 12 Sept. 18-Oct. 23 Sept. 16-Oct. 21 community of artists; furnishing affordable stu$115 ($95 for members) $75 $100 ($80 for members) dio space to originating artists of every medium; Explore the rich tradition of masks in the- You CAN draw! Learn to draw realistically Beginning clay class introduces a variety of promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art in this fun and easy class. handbuilding techniques, preparation and ater. Create and decorate large-form masks forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art eduapplication of glazes, and the raku firing for performance or decoration using a vari- Instructed by Karen deMedrano. cational opportunities to everyone, of every age, process. ety of techniques from painting to collage. regardless of income level, race, national origin, Instructed by Katheryn Rogers.

Imagination is the only limit. This six-week BOOKBINDING sex or religion.

When you support The Art Studio with your membership, you receive ISSUE, course will also include tips on using your Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY Southeast and Southwest s alternative press as well as class schedules, invitations to opening receptions and various Studio functions.

8-Nov. 12 masks in performance andTexas’ the history of Oct.Louisiana’ $110 ($90 for members) Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. masks around the world.

The individuals listed below have recently contributed to the life force of this art organization.

PURPOSE Learn terms, tools and basic techniques in Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 Instructed by Andy Coughlan. this introductory class. $45 per session The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructed by Grace Megnet.

Introduction to creating unique jewelry Volunteers provide educational opportunities between the using wire and beads. You will learn basic 1:30-3 p.m.

We Saturdays, couldn’t do it withThanks toADULT all these new and renewing members. general public and the community of artists and CLAY (MORNINGS) techniques and complete a bracelet or out Sept. you!11-Oct.16 Member support is the backbone of our operations!

(2) to offer sustained support for the artist by Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon anklet. Students will need to purchase DISTRIBUTION POINTS $95 ($75 for members) Twylia Altom, operating a non-profit cooperative to provide some materials separately, list available at Learn to express your own ideas and feel- Sept. 14-Oct. 14 DOWNTOWN Roy Bares, studio space and exhibition space to working INDIVIDUAL FRIEND/BUSINESS THE ART STUDIO, INC. 720 FRANKLIN The Art Studio. ings with painter and art educator George $100 ($80 for members) ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 500 MAIN Brooke Boyett, artists and crafts people, an area BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS MUSEUMand to provide 1750 IH-10E Wentz. You will explore brush techniques, This course is designed for the complete Instructed by Cindi Picou.

BEAUMONT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 801 MAIN Ren Brumfield, for group work sessions for those artists and (IN CITY HALL) novice at clay work. Students learnAlpha the acrylic paint mixing, and layering paint. & Laurie Jason Blewett Phi Omega Chapter, BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE (FAIRGROUNDS) 2675 GULF ST Greg Busceme, crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE 610 TRINITY@ FANNIN Supplies to be purchased separately. List basics of clay manipulation, glazing and LIFE DRAWING GROUP SETAC (INand JULIE ROGERS THEATER) STREET B.J. Bourg, enthusiasm to each other. PEARL Dorothyfiring.

Callaway Kappa Alpha Every other Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. @ FORSYTHE available from the Studio.

SOUTH END/LAMAR UNIVERSITY Bryan Castino, Sept.

27, Oct. 11, 25, Instructed

by Greg Busceme.

CARLITO’S RESTAURANT 890 AMARILLO @ COLLEGE Charmaine Costner Norma &13, Jerry White Melissa Chaisson, DOS AMIGAS GOALS 1590 FRANKLIN Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 BASKET CLASS KAMPUS KORNER RESTAURANT 4637 CALLAGHAN Judy Oldfield Darby Charmaine Costner, KOCH’S FLOWERS & GIFTS 2270 AVENUE C ADULT CLAY (EVENINGS) $5 per session Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

LU ART DEPARTMENT Andy Coughlan, 1.

To present public exhibitions SUSTAINING Uninstructed group creating studies of the LU SETZER STUDENT CENTER TuesdaysHendricks and Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 Jim & Kathe TOWN Renee Coughlan, 2. To provideOLD educational opportunities 215 N 11TH @ LIBERTY human form, drawing from a different BANDO’S Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $32 to $50 Mrs. Payton Lamb BRAD’S PLACE 2306 HAZEL @ 7TH Yolanda Cuniff, 3.

To provide accessible equipment CARLO’S RESTAURANT 2570 CALDER model each session. $150 ($130 for members) Step-by-step instruction in creating a dif- Lane GRAFFITI’S CALDER @ MLK (SE CORNER) Rachel Adams & Coffey PC Jesse Doiron, for artists GREEN BEANERY 2121 MCFADDIN ferent functional and decorative basket This course is designed for the complete HAIRY BUSINESS 2121 MCFADDIN Heather Eager, 4. ToSALON provide peer feedback through associaMark & Gina Martin Emeline Auzenne THOUGHTCRIME: THE READING JASON’S DELI 112 GATEWAY SHOP CNTR novice at clay work.

Students learn the each session. Instructed by Emma Hughes.

PIG STAND 1595people CALDER Elizabeth French, tion with other artists and crafts Third Thursday of the month basics of clay manipulation, glazingBob and Black PIG STAND 3695 COLLEGE For more information and to register, call McCartney Susan John Fulbright, RAO’S BAKERY 2596 CALDER Free firing.

SIGN INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS 2835 LAUREL Emma at 337-527-5328.

Rikki Mitman Robert Gonzales Beth Gallaspy, OBJECTIVES SUNRISE 2425 S 11TH Poetry night: read, hear, think, and corrupt SWICEGOOD MUSIC CO. Instructed by Greg Busceme.

3685 COLLEGE Marcus Hammons, CENTRAL/WEST END Robert & Suzy original poems,James rants, and stories.

FOUNDRY WORKSHOP Tassie Polk BASIC FOODS 229 DOWLEN Monica Hay, 1.

To present 10 art exhibitions per year BIG D’S 2050 S MAJOR DRIVE Led by Guiseppe Barranco.

SALSA WITH AMBER AND GORDON Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m./Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Mrs. Ellen W. Rienstra Drs. Rita & Vijay Kusnoor EARLY BIRD CAFE 5955 PHELAN Trishell Joffrion, 2. To maintain equipment for artists in a GUITAR & BANJO STUDIO 4381 CALDER Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Dates toJones, be announced KATHARINE & safe CO. working environment 4218 CALDER Maribeth Mary Ellen Rouen Marvin & Millie Park KRISTY’S KORNER 4285 CALDER Sept. 8-Oct. 13 $100 (80 for members) LOGON CAFE 3805 3. To provide better access to artistsCALDER for the D.J. Kava, Stuart THE MASSAGE INSTITUTE 2855 EASTEX FRWY, SUITE 1 $10 per session ($5 LU students) Mike Rhodes In this two-day workshop, you will design Salter (@ DELAWARE) public Stephan Malick, NOVROZSKY’S 4230 CALDER Salsa, Viet Merengue, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, and cast your original artwork in aluminum.

Thich Huyen Tom & Delores Tuminello 4.BOOK To offer regularly scheduled adult and THE OPEN 4245 CALDER Marianna Measells, RED B4 BOOKS 3875 CALDER @ 23RD Ages 15 and older. Limited to six partici- Rhumba. children’s classes Sheila Molandes REED’S LAUNDRY 6025A PHELAN @ PEYTON Terry Wiggins pants. Instructed by Rhonda McNally.

THE ROYAL STOP MAJOR DRIVE @ GLADYS 5. To develop and maintain public activities Elizabeth Pearson, PARKDALE BARNES & NOBLE 4153 DOWLEN Tim Postlewait, RAO’S BAKERYwith all sectors of the community 4440 DOWLEN MID/SOUTH COUNTY FAMILY/GROUP 6. To develop and maintain equipment to aid Clint Ray, LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, PORT ARTHUR MUSEUM OF THE GULFin COAST 700 PROCTER artists their work 1221 NEDERLAND Katheryn Rogers, PATSY’S HEMP CREATIONS AVE 7. To provide JASPER a display retail outlet for artists Jackie Stubblefield, For more information on TASI classes, call 409-838-5393 or visit us on the web at www.artstudio.org GALLERY SQUARE 126 LAMAR Sylvia & Harold Clubb 8. To expand ORANGE programming and activities with Gena Wilkinson, LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, ORANGE Clifford Marie Ener increased facility space Tom Wright.

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