MARCH 26, 2008

HOWDY!
an' a fair and hearty Equinox(ious) greeting to all you loyal readers....

Well, they tell us it's Spring and the calendar agrees; now if only we could get Ma Nature onboard with the notion. I don't know about any of you, but I myself am tired of freezing my butt off. Okay enough whining.... On with the NEWS:

THIRDSTONE NEWS

Spring is always a busy time 'round the ol' ThirdStone Ranchito. Our big crazy-as-heck garage sale last week was only the beginning of seasonal transition. It helped to clear some space for our new layout but first there's more Spring cleaning and painting and such to get done before the real fun begins.

New art works are arriving for the coming busy season and, we still have many selected works sale priced too (until April 1). There are still some very cool store fixtures and nice furniture pieces for sale so be sure and stop by for a look when your in the area.

MORE NEW STUFF A'HAPPENIN' HERE/ NEW CONSIGNMENTS WANTED:
Late in April you'll see the launch of our expanded vintage, art resale, antiques and funkjunk departments, but if you visit before then, you'll find that lots of new stuff is already sneaking in the back door as we speak. When we do officially launch the season, I'll be taking on some select consignments of cool vintage stuff, deco, 50's and mid-century furniture and, for the first time ever, some special artworks that you may wish to put up for adoption from your own collections... Our new online art and decor site (DecorFabu.com) is almost ready to launch and will be setup to market such things to the whole planet as well as locally from our showroom here so, if you have any of the above that you think is special, send me an email to Brucemonster@gmail.com telling me what you have. If it sounds like what I'm after, we'll arrange to get it here and ready for sale to the world.

ThirdStone main website update:
Yep, I'm gettin' closer. Soon, all of the new artist pages will be up, all with fresh works and most available for online sales. Since this is turning out to be a very time-consuming effort (with so many new works to add), I've decided to postpone our next online-only-show until mid-April when the new artist pages will all be ready and loaded. Meanwhile, our most recent online show continues and you can see that at: http://www.thirdstoneartgallery.com/online-show2-group.html.

AND...
This Spring will finally see the launch of a few new ThirdStone "Departments"... A lot more musical instruments and gear is on the way and our new book and music sections will be up and running soon as well. I'll have more info on that in an upcoming issue as well as a rundown of some cool and interesting Spring events that are slated.

Looking to buy:
As part of our expanding mini-universe, I'm looking to buy Heywood - Wakefield furniture pieces, nice mid-century furnishings and musical gear and instruments of all sorts If you or anyone you know has stuff they'd like to put up for adoption, let me know. I'm also occasionally buying a few other items including vintage lamps and furniture.

Okay; that's this week T'Stone update.
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MORE AREA NEWS BELOW:

PAWS FOR A CAUSE EVENT AT SATYA YOGA CENTER THIS SATURDAY
THIS FROM OUR FRIEND MICHELE AT SATYA YOGA CENTER IN SAUGATUCK:

Hi Friends,

Please join us for our "PAWS FOR A CAUSE" (previously named PAWS FOR PEACE) Fundraiser this Saturday, March 29th from 6-8pm. ALL PROCEEDS will go to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (bestfriends.org).....please stop in if you can! Feel free to bring a dish or a beverage to share if you'd like! (I'm serving doggie biscuits for their humans...)

The evening will include:
~ An "animal themed" Yoga Practice suitable for ALL AGES
~ Q&A Game with Dr. Ray (Mac's Landing) and Deb Scanzillo (Dogs Bay)
~ Friends who have visited Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and their stories, pictures, and videos
~ Animal 'snacks' & beverages - for both pets and their humans.....
~ ADOPTABLE PETS (yep!)...PLEASE come and give them some love & hugs - or better yet, a safe and happy home?!?

Candlelight Yoga, Social Hour & SURPRISE visits from some local animals looking for some love & hugs, or a good home!
www.bestfriends.org

The evening will consist of a fun "animal themed" yoga practice, light refreshments, games and more! One of our own favorite local veterinarians, Dr. Ray from Mac's Landing Veterinarian Services (macslanding.com), as well as Deb Scanzillo from Dogs Bay (dogsbay.net), will also host a "Donate a Dollar to the Doggie Dish" Q&A Session on all pet topics. Deb just returned from L.A. and met with Cesar Millan and promises some fun stories and training techniques as well!

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary dedicates over 3,000 acres of land to animals of all kinds. They are a no-kill haven for dogs, cats, birds, horses, reptiles – you name it! They work with humane groups all across the country to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. Until then – they have sworn to take in every animal in need of a home, and see to it that they live out their lives happy and cared for! The Sanctuary is located at the heart of Southern Utah's Golden Circle of national parks, and is home, on any given day, to over 1,500 dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds and other animals. Best Friends reaches across the nation, helping humane groups, individual people, and entire communities to set up spay/neuter, shelter, foster, and establish adoption programs in their own neighborhoods, cities, and states. The mission of Best Friends is driven by the simple philosophy that kindness to animals helps build a better world for all of us. Their work is supported entirely through the donations of members and supporters like us. With our contributions, we can help ensure that animals who come into the care of Best Friends will never again be alone, hungry, sick, afraid, or in pain. Once they arrive at Best Friends, nothing bad will ever happen to them again. Many of them are ready to go to new homes with loving families, while others find lifetime care at the nation's largest sanctuary. There's just nothing else like it anywhere!

All ages are welcome! A minimum donation of $20 is suggested - although donations are anonymous unless a receipt is requested - so please give what ever you can! Remember - 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Thanks everyone! - PASS THE WORD AROUND to everyone in town!!!!!
Blessings to all of you!

Michele Adrianse -Satya Yoga Center satyayogacenter.net - Tel 269-857-7289
3385 Blue Star Highway Unit B Saugatuck, MI - email - satyayogami@yahoo.com
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NEW RICHMOND STURGEON PROJECT MOVES FORWARD - NEXT MEETING THIS SATURDAY
Attend an educational meeting entitled "Lake Sturgeon Research and Restoration in West Michigan" on March 29 in Holland, Michigan. The lake sturgeon is an important component of our region's Great Lakes and riverine ecosystems, and our collective fisheries heritage. It is the largest fish in Michigan, and is currently at 1% of its former abundance in the Great Lakes due to
historic overfishing and habitat loss. Recent research has revealed new insights regarding sturgeon populations in West Michigan, and improved our understanding of how restoration projects should, or should not, proceed. Find out how you can get involved in helping this 'living fossil' recover in West Michigan, and what is already being done to help sturgeon in other Michigan waters at our upcoming meeting.

Michigan Sea Grant Extension will host this meeting on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 1 to 5 PM at the Doubletree Hotel at 650 East 24th Street, Holland, Michigan. The agenda features presentations by Sturgeon for Tomorrow President Brenda Archambo, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist Kregg Smith, and Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Inland Fisheries Biologist Marty Holtgren. A panel discussion featuring groups involved in sturgeon research and restoration in West Michigan will follow formal presentations.

This meeting is open to the public. Advanced registration is free, and registration at the door is $7.00. Refreshments and a light snack will be provided for all in attendance. A complete agenda/registration form with directions is available on the Michigan Sea Grant website http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/downloads/fisheries/SturgeonMtgFlyer-3-2008.pdf.
Please forward this message to anyone who might be interested in attending. CONTACT:Dan O'Keefe, okeefed@msu.edu
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muzik gnus:

UPCOMING SHOWS AT RYE (THE PUB AT JOURNEYMAN)
March & April Music at RYE Friday Nights at 8

Come join us for live music every Friday night at 8 pm. No Cover; No Reservations.
112 East Main Street in Fennville.

March 28: Shari Kane & Big Dave
More blues than we know what to do with...

April 4: Bill & Jessie Freshwater
Celtic-traditional music & dance

April 11: Luke Winslow-King
For those of you who missed him the first time...shame on you! Talented singer/songwriter from northern Michigan

April 18: Jocelyn Scofield
Pianist/singer/songwriter
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FOUNDRY HALL IN SOUTH HAVEN - PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
422 Eagle St, South Haven, MI 49090
http://foundryhall.com - info - #269.767.5453 - box office - #800.838.3006 - email - info@foundryhall.com

- MAR 27 Thu - ALPHABAND SOUP! - rock / rap / alternative
featuring Astro Plane, Patience Patients, Simien the Whale
(8pm, $5)

- MAR 28 Fri - DREW GIBSON & DANNY SCHMIDT - acoustic / songwriter
with Simon Flory
(8pm, $8/$6 adv)

MAR 29 Sat - JILL JACK - folk / rock
(8pm, $5)
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HAY, COOPER, VAN LENTE TRIO, JAZZ CLINIC & CONCERT AT SV4A THIS SATURDAY
Saturday, March 29, 8:00 pm | $15 - PERFORMANCE STUDIO - JAZZ CLINIC
Saturday, March 29, 5 - 6 pm, $15 or $25 for Clinic and 8 pm performance by the Cooper, Hay, Van Lente Trio

These three veteran musicians will give you the opportunity to experience "up close" the vibraphone, keyboard, drums, and bass. The clinic is designed to offer participants an inside look at how the musicians interact together when they perform and what to listen for in Jazz music.
To sign up for the clinic and performance, please call 269-857-2399
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That's it for this week... Please pass this along to any you know who might be interested in any of this stuff. And remember to send me info on any upcoming events so we can help spread the word.

ciao-bow-wow f'now...

Bruce

MARCH 8, 2008

this week's big event, our annual integral funkjunk sale - DON'T MISS IT, DAMMIT!



February 15, 2008

Hi Folks,
Okay.. here's a steaming fresh pile o'news for ya's.. have at it and start marking those calendars...

THIRDSTONE NEWS AND NOTES:

YEP.. IT'S FINALLY 'LIVE': PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW ONLINE ONLY SHOW HERE:

http://www.thirdstoneartgallery.com/online-show2-group.html

Well, it took a bit longer than I expected but, it's also lots bigger than was originally planned so, I think it just might be worth waitin' for... with 15 artists featured and almost 80 new works, it's a nice way to showcase the broad variety of styles and media that ThirdStone's become known for over the last 12 years.

NEW T'STONE 'ROAD SHOWS' TO LAUNCH.. WE NEED YOUR HELP
This will now be a regular feature with a new batch launched every 4 weeks. Take a look and let me know what you think. Also, I'd like to ask for your help... As I'm planning to take ThirdStone out on the road to various places around the country and the world later this year (yes, I know.. this articular plan has taken a very long time to finally get underway), I'd like to ask all of you (our brave and faithful E-news readers) to help spread the word by passing along the link above to all of the art-interested folks you may know, located anywhere and everywhere...

NEW WEBSITE COMING IN MARCH:
Along with our new series of "Online-Only" shows, the lumpybumpy ThirdStone website is getting a major facelift too... All of the new individual artist pages will be up before the next online show flies. There we'l have artist statements, phtos, bios and both new "available" works (both online and in the gallery) and archives of their very best over time. Along with that, we'll be adding some other new features fun stuff and of course, a healthy smattering of our legendary major weirdness... more news on that soon. Watch it evolute right before your very eyes at www.thirdstoneartgallery.com.

THIRDSTONE INDOOR GARAGE SALE AND ART SALE (still coming soonly):
Yes, I realize I mentioned this a couple times now as "coming soon". And it is, reallynoshitreally! Just not quite as soon as I'd originally thought... Being that I wanna facilitate a complete revamp/redesign of our new home before the busy Spring season arrives, I've decided to go just a wee bit further than I'd originally concocted. Now, in addition to most of our cool gallery furniture and fixtures and, our ever-expanding antiques, collectibles, "funkjunk" and bizarre sacred objects department, it's also gonna include selected artworks from the ThirdStone Archive Catacombs, plus a few gems from my own "overstocked" art collection, and then even more cool furniture, books, music, toolz-n-toys and useful/funky/silly/valuable/near-worthless/goofy/sacred/profane stuff from the tantalizingly mysterious and overfilled "secret ThirdStone storage warehouse and bat-cave" (which of course, is in an "undisclosed location" but rumoured to be somewhere 'twixt Saturn and Neptune).

Anyway, I WILL ABSOLUTELY have dates and times for you in the next issue. And as an added incentive to visit this strangecool as heck, one-of-a-kind non-linear-rodeo-doodah-circus event, ALL of the art in the gallery will be at special prices too. So get ready to bring your friends, your trucks and your piggybanks....date will be announced next issue
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and in other news:

NEW KUBIAK GALLERY IN DOUGLAS GRAND OPENING THIS WEEKEND
From our pal Kim Kubiak: a mini grand opening of my new gallery on the 16th and 17th of feb. from 11am - 6pm. it will be running at the same time as the winter break gallery stroll with douglas/saugatuck.. I will be having something for all the senses.. so come on by and help me celebrate my new space and met the artist and just hang out.. Kubiak Gallery ,48 center st. in Douglas 269.857.3200.. right next store to the Respite coffee shop...
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THE LATEST FROM SATYA YOGA CENTER - CHARITABLE YOGA AND NEW CLASSES/EVENTS

Here's Michele's latest report on everything (LOTS!) going on at Satya; Check out what's new in February:

*NEW* SPECIAL SATURDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING EVENTS!
These events have been planned with YOU in mind! We try to gear these programs towards families or friends who need or want to enjoy some quality (fun!) time together. All of these programs are open to ALL AGES. No pre-registration is required. See below for class descriptions:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16: SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP ~ 3:00pm - 4:30pm
This workshop is led by Master Guidry of the Legacy School of Martial Arts. The philosophy behind this class is to help teach the student how to prevent and/or avoid a potentially dangerous encounter. This class offers a tremendous opportunity to learn how to defend ones self without having to resort to violence. Wear comfortable clothing as we will be working some basic dis-engagement techniques. All ages are welcome. Fees are as follows: $20 per adult, $10 per teen/child ages 18 and under. A family discount (family of four or more) is $50.

Note: The "Charitable Yoga Class" (described below) will be an on-going class offered each month with ALL PROCEEDS going directly to the charity of the month.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23: YOGA FOR A CHARITABLE CAUSE ~
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Please join us for this wonderful "self-less" (opposite of self-ish!) yoga class led by Michele to help raise money for charitable causes. Our motto for this monthly on-going class is: MAKE TIME - NOT EXCUSES.*

(*If you are breathing - you can do this class.) No previous experience necessary, all ages and levels welcome. Just because this may not directly affect you or your family does not mean that it's less important. There, now you have no excuse.

About the cause:
For the month of February, ALL PROCEEDS for this class will go to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.org/about). This is the TRUE (Satya) meaning of SERVICE (Seva) - "TAKING OUR YOGA OFF THE MAT AND INTO THE WORLD!"
(ok - this is important my friends - read on.....) From their site, ....."and St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility anywhere. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. We are where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do more science, more quickly. Where doctors across the world send their toughest cases and most vulnerable patients. Where no one pays for treatment beyond what is covered by insurance, and those without insurance are never asked to pay. All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family's ability to pay. (ok, so stop here, and read those three lines over again.....) MAKE TIME TO JOIN US - NOT EXCUSES.
Let's offer up a group prayer to these children by moving our bodies and breathing for them!
Suggested minimum donation is $20 per student. Donations are anonymous, so we don't care if you give $1. Just come and be part of the solution.
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MUSIC NEWS:

HAVE A BLAST, HEAR 4 BANDS PLAYING GREAT MUSIC AND, SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
This from our music correspondent, Ms. Delilah:
THIS SATURDAY EVENING - Benefit for Crash's Landing (no-kill cat shelter) - 9 PM Saturday February 16th
- ALL AGES WELCOME
Music Provided by: Potatoebabies, Dynaflo, The Veloras, Truckstop Cobras
Event is to be held at:
The Clique Bowling Lanes - 533 Stocking Ave NW - Grand Rapids, MI
HERE'S THE SCOOP:-
Bands & Bowling ALL NIGHT LONG
FREE raffle ticket
FREE cat stickers
FREE Valentine card
FREE framed photo taken for couples
FREE guiltless conscience, knowing that your donation went to a worthy cause
http://www.myspace.com/crashslanding for more info.
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MORE MUSIC NEWS:

ANDRU BEMIS TONIGHT AT "RYE" (JOURNEYMAN'S NEW PUB):
Music at RYE - Every Friday Night - All shows start at 8:00 p.m. - Call 269-561-2269 for more info.
tonight Friday, February 15 - Andru Bemis

"The songs of Andru Bemis are spiritually descended from an era when music was made and played to express one's deepest emotions while entertaining the neighbors. Andru's dynamic voice shifts effortlessly between Woody Guthrie's plaintive bellow and the spine-chilling intimacy of Iris DeMent. His delicate guitar work and impossibly fast banjo style tie seamlessly with his lyrics and phrasing to make each performance and album unforgettable." moreinfo at: www.andrubemis.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT FOUNDRY HALL IN SOUTH HAVEN:
Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle St, South Haven, MI 49090 http://foundryhall.com info - #269.767.5453

FEB 15 Fri - CHRIS BATHGATE - folk / acoustic - (8pm, $5)

Ann Arbor, MI - For those in and around the Ann Arbor vicinity it's difficult to speak about Chris Bathgate without spiraling towards hyperbole. Now, as the remainder of the globe gets ready for their first glimpse at the talent who has risen to the top among the ever fruitful Michigan music scene, perhaps it's better that we stick with the facts surrounding Chris Bathgate. Having drawn comparisons to Jeff Tweedy, Will Oldham, etc., Chris has risen from the ranks of everyday singer/songwriter
to a national touring favorite, spending the early part of 2007 on the road with Saturday Looks Good to Me and making his first trip to the SXSW Music Festival. After releasing and selling out of two separate records on his own in 2006, he was recently named the Best Solo Artist in Michigan by Real Detroit Weekly and was approached by YerBird records to provide a track on
their upcoming compilation featuring additions from the likes of Hayden, O'Death & Paleo. Additionally, Bathgate's song, "Serpentine," was featured as NPR's January 15 song of the day.

- FEB 16 Sat - HUMAN JIGSAW CASE - progressive / metal
with Moments Lost In Tragedy, & guests
(7:30pm, $5)
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- FEB 22 Fri - BILL BYNUM & CO. - country / roots
(8pm, $5)
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- FEB 23 Sat - WARM YOUR HEART BELLY DANCE SHOW - dance / benefit
benefit for We Care I.N.C. heating assistance programs
featuring Blue Lotus Tribe, & guests
(8pm, $10/$8adv.)
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- FEB 29 Sun - KEN WALDMAN & THE SECRET VISITORS - folk / poet
with Jessica Ziegler
(8pm, $5)
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* MAR 01 Sat - VENITIA SEKEMA - pop / songwriter
(8pm, $5)
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COOL GIG DEPARTMENT: B & B MANAGER NEEDED - CHELSEA MICHIGAN
Tourist Home in downtown Chelsea, Mich (15 min. West of Ann Arbor) looking for a responsible live-in resident manager to oversee short term/vacation rental in a large restored Victorian home. Manager will be provided with a private 1 bedroom downstairs apartment, in exchange for renting out 3 of 4 upstairs bedrooms and providing caretaking/hosting functions. Pics & more info. at: http://www.chelseatouristhome.com. If interested please send e-mail to Cat at Masters60@aol.com.
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NEW FRAMING SUPPLIER & WINTER SPECIAL
To help grow ThirdStone's new custom framing biz in the new year, we now have another new supplier with an astounding range of frame designs at very affordable prices. Our "special" is kinda nice too....In addition to our existing super reasonable prices, just bring in two framing jobs and the second will receive a %15 discount. Offer good thru end of February...
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OKAY; as Porky Pig would oft' say in his breathless over-enthusiasm: TH-TH- tH-tHAT'S ALL FOLKS!! (for now)

Browscxzzzz

here's the stoopid pic for the day...
	Guidokitty sez: "Yeah, I know; it's chickens today. But tomorrow it'll be groundhogs, y'know?

January 30, 2008

Greetings and Ramifications thereof, (huh?)

Yup, that's right... After a brief hiatus, the ThirdStone E-news is back in your inbox. There's lots going on here at ThirdStone AND in and around the 'hood in coming weeks so let's get right to it.

THIRDSTONE NEWS:

COMING NEXT WEEK - OUR NEXT ONLINE-ONLY SHOW!
Our last one was a big success and many have asked when will the next one happen... Finally, after much contemplation, cogitation consternation, I can now answer that query more definitively... Next week's newsletter send will announce all the details and the official "launch-time" for those of you wanting first crack at this round of offerings. I'll save the details 'til then other than to tell you all that this one will include about a dozen artists and, more than 70 works of art. And just like last time, all will include free shipping and our usual satisfaction guarantee. I think you'll be pleased to see what we've put together for this event.
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SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY SALE EVENT - NOW LIVE ON THE SITE - now thru February 14th
Monique, our prolific jewelry designer diva, wants to remind alla you guys out there that this is an opportunity to keep you lads (well, only about a dozen or so of you) outta the doghouse this Valentine's Day (and, save 25% in the process too!). She's put together a group of stunning and innovative handmade, one-of-a-kind designs that are available both online and here in the shop from now thru February 14th. Just click the following link to take a look: http:thirdstoneartgallery.com/
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INDOOR GARAGE SALE AND ART SALE COMING IN MID-FEBRUARY
Again, I'll promise you details in the next issue but for now I'll just tell you that this will be quite unlike any of my previous sale events. A huge treasure trove of antiques, collectibles, furniture, household stuff, music stuff tool, books, music and more will all be crammed into ThirdStone for this special 3-day event. Many of the store fixtures and furnishings will be included too. And for the artists and hobbyists out there, we'll have lots of readymade frames in all kinds of styles and sizes, art supplies of various kinds and plenty of other useful stuff. It's my own demented way to clear some much-needed space to revamp the shop before the impending busy season.I'm not quite sure how bringing in a couple additional truckloads of stuff will ultimately clear out space but hey, I've cooked up stranger theories than that before (as many of you already, all-too-well know ;^). And , during that same week, there'll be a SPECIAL ADJUNCT ART-SALE TOO - Figuring that I might as well create as much chaos at one time as possible, ALL of the art in the gallery will be 15% off during the full week of the indoor garage sale period.... I figure this crazinated-combo should really help clear some space! More on all this next issue...
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EVEN MORE STUFF COMING TO THIRDSTONE IN COMING WEEKS:
Yeah, I'm on some kinda crazy roll here.. during January when things are pretty quiet in Funnville, I find my soggy-dogbrain whirling and twirling with some fresh ideas. I always seem to like it best when things are in a steady evolutionary state. To that end, in coming weeks and months you'll see the 'resurrection' of the ThirdStone Institute with a broad array of artist-taught classes and workshops.. to be held both here and in other nearby locations. I'm also finally getting around to plotting our series of ThirdStone shows heading out into the world to cities around the planet. Watch too for our upcoming series of free "artist demo" events and, some more reading/booksigning ones and some musical performances as well.
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OTHER NEWS:
From our friend Michelle at Satya Yoga Center:
NEW OFFERINGS AT SATYA YOGA CENTER:
ZUMBA - Fun, latin inspired dance/aerobic workout.International music & moves to get you groovin. The demo was a BLAST - we were soaked - and now addicted (it's a healthy addiction though....) Saturdays 10:15am - 11:15am

New teachers! New classes! Yoga Basics for beginners / intermediates / advanced - even those who have reached nirvana and levitation status.

ALSO - YOGA ON THE BALL - we love it! A little reggae, Sting, and Jack Johnson in the background as we roll around like silly fools.

"Hippy" Yoga-Pilates: Pilates on the ball, and yoga concentrated on hip openers - all while jammin' to some groovy music.

Check out our site for all the info....www.satyayogacenter. net.
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From our friend Linda Charvat at Rose Bay Nursery in Saugatuck:
HELP WANTED - ROSE BAY NURSERY SEEKS OFFICE MANAGER
The Office Manager position would be 40 hours per week from March 3-December 5. I'm looking for someone with good computer and communication skills. Duties would include: record keeping, invoicing, coordinating shipping, tracking our inventory, updating our website and working with customers. Applicant should be organized but flexible. Must like BIG dogs. If interested please contact Linda at 269/857-4852. To find out more about the nursery go to www.rosebaynursery.com
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From Judith Hayner at Muskegon Museum of Art:
POST CARD SALON EVENT THIS THURSDAY EVENING, JAN 31!
Post Card Salon, promises to be a blast of an evening. MAny of your artist friends have submitted. We have well over 600 postcards that will be part of the fun.The event is from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, admission is free and all of the entries will be for sale for only $30 too! Don't miss it! For info or directions, visit MUSKEGONARTMUSEUM. ORG
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MORE UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE MUSKEGON ART MUSEUM:
In February, we are opening an exhibition of studio glass by Sonja Blomdahl, one of the foremost women in America working in glass today. The opening is Thursday, February 7, at 5:30, and Sonja will be here, giving a lecture at 7:00pm in our auditorium.
Also: If any of you readers out there would like to receive email announcements from them museum, email Judy and she will put them on their mailing list.
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from Andru Bemis:
THIS WEEK'S -SCHEDULE AT FOUNDRY HALL - 422 Eagle St (corner of Eagle & Center), South Haven, MI 49090 - http://foundryhall. com, info@ foundryhall.com, #269.767.5453 (info) - #800.838.3006 (box office)

- FEB 01 FRI - ALPHABAND SOUP! - rock/punk/alternative, featuring Astro Plane, Facing Giants, Kadro, (8pm, $5)

- FEB 02 SAT - WE CARE I.N.C. AMATEUR CHILI COOK-OFF - benefit, (11am, Free)

- FEB 08 FRI - FOUNDRY HALL OPEN MIC - variety, hosted by Craig Klapp, (8pm, Free)

- FEB 09 SAT - BLUE WATER RAMBLERS - maritime / bluegrass, (8pm, $5)

- FEB 10 SUN - COMMUNITY DINNER - potluck, (6pm, Free)

- FEB 10 SUN - PETER MULVEY - songwriter / acoustic, (7:30pm, $10)
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MORE MUSIC NEWS - NEW VENUE "RYE" TO LAUNCH AT JOURNEYMAN CAFE
Hello friends! Hope all's well and you're ready to get out and enjoy some live music. If you hadn't heard, your friends at the journeyman cafe at 114 E Main in beautiful downtown Fennville are developing a sister establishment next door (formerly know as 'the music room') to be called RYE. The good news for you music lovers is that RYE will be hosting shows EVERY FRIDAY! Experience great local and regional folk/bluegrass/jazz/blues/Americana performers in a relaxed, non-smoking, friendly environment. Come on out and hear some great tunes, while sampling the new RYE pub menu concocted by Chef Matt Millar. All shows start at 8PM. Make reservations by calling 269.561.2269. Check out the latest happenings at www.journeymancafe. com

HERE'S THE FEBRUARY SCHEDULE FOR RYE
Friday February 1- Detour- bluegrass at it's finest. This northern Michigan quintet is making waves in the bluegrass world, don't miss this show! www.detourbluegrass. com

Friday February 8- Mountain Men- Delta blues from France! Join Mathieu Guillou (guitar /vocals) and Ian Giddey (harmonica) for the RYE Grand Opening! Practice your French at their website . www.mountain-men. com/

Friday February 15- Andru Bemis- "has wandered the ends, edges and in-betweens of North America more times than he can count. Traveling mostly by passenger train-- occasionally by bus or by thumb -- he's logged hundreds of thousands of miles performing his original songs almost nightly with a beat-up classical guitar, an equally ill-kempt banjo, and an occasional fiddle or banjo ukulele." www.andrubemis. com

Friday February 22- Jen Sygit- A gifted vocalist and masterful songwriter, Jen Sygit has a golden ear and a deft touch on guitar. Her smooth, sultry voice brings just the right timbre to traditional ballads, acoustic blues, torch songs, country music or lighthearted folk tunes. www.myspace. com/jensygit

Friday February 29- Delilah DeWylde and the Whole Wheat Doughboys- honky tonk country for Leap Year! More on this show and the March schedule coming up!
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MORE MUSIC NEWS:
Saturday January 19- Funktion- the Boathouse Saugatuck 10 PM. Come on down and groove to Andrew's newest project. Funk classics from the 60's to today! http://www.myspace. com/funktionkalamazoo

Saturday January 19- Iowa Rose & friends- Gopherwood Concert Series Cadillac MI. 8 PM. Check this out if you're in the north country this weekend! http://webpages.charter. net/pnbrown/gopherwood.htm

Tuesday February 5- Bluecoast Quintet + 1- Fat Tuesday Party at New Holland Brewery Holland! Music starts at 7 PM!!! http://myspace. com/newhollandbrew

Thursday February 7- Andrew & Mark Schrock- Till Midnight- Holland 5:30 PM. Andrew & Mark will be kicking off a new series at Till Midnight. Stop in for dinner or a drink in this cool venue located in the old Baker Furniture building at 171 E 24th ST Holland. www.myspace. com/theschrockbros

Saturday February 9- Madcat & Kane & Schrock- Saugatuck Center for the Arts Performance Studio- 8 PM- Grammy award winner Peter "Madcat" Ruth, Shari Kane, and Mark Schrock join forces to form 'a high energy trio that dishes up a toe-tapping musical gumbo, blurring the lines between electric and acoustic, delta and Chicago, jump blues, folk blues, and jazz.' Limited seating, tix at www.sc4a. org

Thursday February 14- Delilah DeWylde and the Lovesick Boys- the Boathouse Saugatuck- 8 PM Lovesick honky tonk country heartbreak for Valentine's Day
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=115767689

Saturday February 16- Madcat & Kane & Schrock- 10 Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse- 8PM East Lansing Unitarian Universalist Church www.tenpoundfiddle .org
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From Susan Wilczak:
NEW ART CONSULTING SERVICES ANNOUNCED
Are you contemplating having art placed in your business, lobby or home? Are you in need of someone to plan your special opening and/or event? Need help in selecting, placing, and installing works of art? Are you an individual or government official interested in initiating a public art program in your community? Or are you an arts organization needing a guest curator for exhibitions? If you are thinking of any of this then please contact me! I have started an art consulting service in SW Michigan and am pursing placing artwork in a public and private sectors. Please go to my website and check out all my services offered! Susan Wilczak - Art Consultant. Call 269.449.3231or email her at SusanWilczak@qtm.net or visit her site: www.SusanWilczak.com
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From artist Sandy Hansen:
ART IN INDIA PROGRAMS NOW BOOKING
Dear Friends,
I am off to India once again to revel in the arts, painting, teaching children, and meeting artists and craftsmen. I would love to take you along. We have a number of programs for June and July starting with Art Camp in the cool mountain region of Mussoorie, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. We then move on to Varanasi where the weather has cooled down and we continue Arts and Crafts of India, Each One Teach One, and the Artist Residency. With the exception of Each One Teach One, these programs can begin in Mussoorie and continue in Varanasi, or they can begin in Varanasi. Our Music Courses will be from June 23 to July 18. The music courses will give you the opportunity to learn to play such instruments as sitar, tabla, and sarod. I have a CD which I can send to you with more information on these programs. Our dates are somewhat flexible so please contact us if you would like to do these programs but you need to change the dates a little. There are more pictures and information at www.snapfish .com. Login with shansen@wmol.com and use the password "peeper". Since I travel a lot, the best way to contact me is by email.
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New Art at Uncommon Grounds
For The Love Of Art. - New works by our talented baristas!
SHOW OPENING CELEBRATION Saturday February 9th, 6pm – 10pm At Uncommon Grounds
FEATURING LIVE MUSIC with Steve Manifold
from Unknown Legend (eclectic acoustic rock covers)
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Okay fine folkses and peeples..... thatz all for now..

Ciao-bow-wow,

Brouwtzz

Previous Entries

A warm (tho still somewhat "chilled") greetin' to ya's...

Last issue I promised you a sneak preview at our March Gallery show... However, a couple intriguing possibilities have surfaced since that may come into play so I'm going to hold off until next time to spill it.

There is another March event of interest that I can now tell you about though..Because of our strong international popularity on the web, ThirdStone has clients from all over the globe, most of whom we've never met in-person for the obvious reasons. Still, I've been trying to find a way to address some of their requests to make available some of our show feature offerrings to those who cannot attend our great opening events/artist receptions.

So, to make sure I never get too much sleep, I've cooked up an idea to resume (and refine) our Online Shows and to hold them as separate events from our "in-house" shows on an alternating basis. And the good news is that customers residing elsewhere on the planet can have the same access to the art featured in our online show as those who are in close proximity (translation of previous blather "everyone gets to play by getting access to the featured art all at the same time"). Also, artworks featured in the Online Show will only be available online during the time of the event (typically 2 to 3 weeks). After the online show concludes, remaining works will be available right here at ThirdStone World HQ.

We will still have our regular "in-person" shows in the Gallery as scheduled and will slip in teh online ones in-between. I'll have all the details for you in the next issue. I guess that due to the extra work this will require this means no more vacations in tropical paradises for me (yeah, right! ;^). Ohwellhell.... at least it'll keep me amused, right?

As I mentioned, more news on all of that coming soon.... before we get to the rest of the events and news....
A couple Notes:
1. REMINDER: HOURS ThirdStone' open hours for this weekend are by appointment. Call 269-561-8149 or email me... You're welcome anytime! Regular hours (11AM til 4PM) resume beginning February 16 and by appointment, 24/7/364 - so there!

2. EMAILING US: Please, do not send replies or emails to the Gmail address from this newsletter. Instead of hitting "reply", send you messages to " Artmonster@thirdstoned.com" only. Messages sent there are all read and responded to; whereas, the ones sent to this Gmail address will often end up 'lost" or hoplessly buried. Also, don't be alarmed if it takes a while to get a response. As this newsletter continues to grow its circulation, my inbox frequently experiences 'avalanche syndrome" lately. thanks!

ART NEWS - MUSIC NEWS - OTHER NEWS? ....well, heck yeah. Here it is:
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Threads Exhibition features Casey Boeve Art at Uncommon Grounds on Saturday
7-9pm Saturday, February 10, 2007 Join us at Uncommon Grounds to view new work by local artist, Casey Boeve at Uncommon Grounds 127 Hoffman Street Saugatuck, MI
The Threads Series is a collaboration between gebben gray gallery & Uncommon Grounds
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Arganik to play at the Boathouse this Friday
"Organically Fused Alt Folkwave" Friday February 9, 8 PM-12:00AM
The Boathouse, 449 Water Street Saugatuck 269-857-2888 - No Cover www.myspace.com/arganik
Arganik is:
Mark Svekric (The Willeys) stand up acoustic bass, guitar, vocals
Craig Van Otteren (The Bascom McGhee Band, The Willeys) mandolin, guitar, vocals
Brian Higgins (Truckstop Cobras) guitars, vocals
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chicago area subscribers (and anyone who loves great design), take note - MOVING SALE AT LEE WEITZMAN/XYLOFORM
Our pal Lee Weitzman, furniture designer extraordinaire, sent us the following notice about their moving sale happening for the rest of this month....If you've never seen Lee's work, visit his site - you're in for a treat... "Everyone loves a bargain, so throughout the entire month of February, Xyloform (located at 1423 W. Chicago Avenue) is having a gigantic moving sale! Almost everything in the shop will be sharply discounted to prepare for the opening of the new Lee Weitzman furniture showroom this Spring.
There are big discounts to be had on any remaining furniture and accessories from Xyloform's famed Import Collection. Customers can expect to find discounts in the neighborhood of 15-50% off of normal retail pricing.
Xyloform is known for artistic, contemporary furnishings that are very much in vogue to the loft living crowd as well as customers looking for the cleaner lines and more space efficient pieces. Hurry for the best selection and bring a friend to help you carry stuff away.

Xyloform can be reached by phone at: 312.455.7949 or by Email. The hours of the sale are Monday thru Sundays between 10-6 pm. Check out a sneak preview of their stuff at: www.xyloform.com or www.leeweitzmanfurniture.com
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Saugatuck Center for the Arts Concert Event:
JIM COOPER TRIO WITH DAVE HAY and MIKE VAN LENTE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 | 8 PM | TICKETS $15 PERFORMANCE STUDIO
The Jim Cooper Trio features Cooper on vibraphone, Dave Hay on organ, and drummer Michael Van Lente. The trio will perform music from Cooper's latest CD, "Itching to Groove" and Hay's two releases, along with standards by Thelonious Monk, Cedar Walton, and Horace Silver. General admission tickets for The Jim Cooper Trio can be purchased on-line via sc4a.org, by phone at 269-857-2399. Tickets are $15. Please call to reserve you tickets at (269) 857-2399, purchase them at the door or visit www.tix.com.For more info on the band & Saugatuck Center for the Arts go to their website: www.sc4a.org.
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DVD LAUNCH PARTY
Launch Party for Debby Topliff's DVD "Painting Revelation" and Celebration of John's Doctor of Ministry degree and, Everyone's invited! On Friday February 9th John and Debby Topliff are hosting a launch party for the Painting Revelation DVD and also to celebrate John's achievement in completing his Doctor of Ministry degree. Read more about it at www.fireflylife.com.The party starts at 7:30 at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts at 400 Culver Street in Saugatuck, MI. The 45-minute video will be shown at 8:00. Then we'll stack up the chairs to make room for dancing to the David Molinari Band. Catering will be by our good buddy and culinary genius Christine Ferris--a delicious reason to attend any event.
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FUNKY-NUGGETS FROM KROZABEEEP'S QUOTEFILE :
this week - random observations...

"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

"one must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star." -Nietzsche

"Electricity is actually made up of extremely tiny particles called electrons, that you cannot see with the naked eye unless you have been drinking. - Dave Barry

No doubt the world is an imaginary world, but it is only once removed from the true world."
- Isaac Bashevis Singer

"I am lost. I've gone to look for myself. If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait." - Ida Hopt
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Okay..... there ya have it... all the latest blurbage and babble...

thanks for stoppin' by your inbox....

B-B-B-B-RRUUUUUUUCE!!!!!!!!!!

--
Bruce Cutean - ThirdStone Gallery
artmonster@thirdstoned.com
269-561-8149

Okay..so how's thiS for some dementedly twisted ThirdStone logic.. In the last issue, I told ya all that we'd be taking a winter "break" from regular hours for a couple weeks. Well, yeah. BUT. The prevailing opinion is that "1ST FRIDAY'S IN FUNNVILLE" wouldn't be sufficiently "funnish" if we took a break from that. So, YEP, we heard ya's - we'll be here and open and, have a few special features for ya too...

We'll have a pile of Tom DePree's recent paintings available for viewing...a sort of 'last chance' to see any of these before they head eastward. Tom's getting ready for his upcoming show in D.C . later this month so, any that remain after this next week or two, will be shipped out for that event.Based on his last outing there, there will likely be none of them coming back here after the show so, if there are any of the current crop (and a few brand new ones too) you fancy, now's the time (besides, Tom and I are savin' up to buy a pony & need bucks!!! ;^).

Also, our fave printmaker, Meg Perec, has delivered a big pile of her wonderful etchings to replenish our depleted supply after her sales success in our recent holiday show.. and, we now have a lot of them, including the newest works, already framed and, some available as unframed pieces too.If you haven't yet seen Meg's work, you're in for a terrific treat!

There are a few more surprises gracing our walls for 1st Friday too including new paintings from Michelle Maicki, lotsa those cool and crazy birds from Liz Nurenberg and lots of Cindy Ricksgers delectable collographs but you'll just have to visit us here then to get the full story. This month''s 1st Friday event will take place from 5 til 8PM.

A couple Notes:
1. REMINDER: HOURS ThirdStone' open hours for the next two weeks (including weekends) are by appointment. Call 269-561-8149 or email me... You're welcome anytime!
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MORE 1ST FRIDAY STUFF...

Gebben | Gray Gallery:
Theresa and Kristin have an enjoyable viewing experience planned for you this Friday evening from 5 til 8PM. Be sure to stop in for a look (HINT: ya might wanna ask 'em if any of Theresa's recent series of astoundingly luscious feather paintings are still available in case they're not on display Friday. They're a special treat not to be missed)

First Friday's Music At Journeyman Cafe: Iowa Rose
The First Friday concert series continues with Iowa Rose playing on Friday, February 2nd. Enjoy the eclectic mix of original bluegrass and folk. The music begins at 7:30 and continues until 10:00 P.M. Due to seating capacity, group sizes will be limited to ten people per table, and some seating will be left for open for walk-in availability.
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MORE MUSIC N"STUFF

"YOWWWWW, BABY!!!!!!!!! IT'S TIME TO HOWWWWWL!!!!"
Yep, that's right... this Friday evening, right after 1st Friday events wrap up here in Fennville, we're takin' the whole shebang to Holland... What's that?? HOLLAND, you say???? Yas, yas, I know, I know... But trust me - there's a reason. A damn good one.... Al Weener's all-too-elusive Blues and R & B group "Undersea Al & The Thirstin' Howlers" will be at Parrots Lounge (on River Ave, downtown Howl-land) for oneof their rare appearances hereabouts. Featuring sweet n'gritty/growly vocals, absolutely smokin' horn charts and fine musicianship all-around, these cats tear up the mojo-kitchen with a feisty stew of Blues classics, slipperysmoooooothe R & B and some fine, fine original material. The wailin' n'howlin' begins about 9:30 or so and trust me, if you haven't heard these guys yet, you need to. And if you have....um, well then, you KNOW you need to. Seeya's there!
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from Jim Cooper: a reminder about the Sunday Brunch that's going on at Pumpernickles. 202 Butler St. downtown Saugatuck from 10:30 - 2:30 pm. Jim's playing the piano mostly downstairs and expanding his repertoire, doing everything from light classics, pop tunes, jazz standards and even boogie.Guests can choose either to partake of the buffet upstairs or order off the menu.
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At Till Midnight This Week
Thursday- live jazz from 8 to 11 in the dining room. This week's the Michael Holmes Trio
Friday's monthly art opening is from 6 to 8pm in Midnight Gallery with the work of Fran Eldridge.
also Friday, live rock in the deli/cafe from 9 till midnight
And, coming this February, Dinner theatre, February 8,9,10,11 and 14, 15, 16, 17
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2 ITEMS FOR SALE
CONTACT KATHY MCMAHON (269) 561-5252

Robbins Table Company Art Nouveau Extension Table & Chairs Oak
$4,000. Robbins Table Company was established in Owosso Michigan in 1873. They began as a furniture manufacturer and patented the design of the extension table with a built in storage area to hold the extra leaves in 1896. In the 1920's they started shifting towards being a furniture retailer instead of manufacturer. They changed the name of the company to Robbins Furniture Company. All furniture manufacturing ceased in the 1940's. The retail store closed in 2001. The original extension tables by Robbins Table Company are prized by collectors. This dining table is a prime example or their work. The side trim has a small knob to pull open the panel to reveal the storage area for the leaves. There is a metal tag inside the panel that read, "Robbins Table Co. Established 1873, Owosso Mich." The extension tables were made of oak and ash. I believe this one is Black Oak. The style is Art Nouveau with curved legs, claw feet and scalloped shell accents. There is a large center post that is solid. The table without any leaves measures 48 1/2" long and 44" wide. With one leaf it measures 60". There are 4 leaves total. Each leaf measures 11 3/8". Fully extend the table measures 94", just under 8 ft long. The chairs were purchased at a different time than the table. They are also oak but manufacturer unknown. They are in great shape. The only flaw I could find is a fine crack in the table that looks like it's been there for a long time.
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Vintage Karastan Kirman 782 Wool Rug 9' x 12'
$1,400. Early Karastan wool rug dating from the 1940's. Karastan started making rugs in 1928 and is still in business today. The Kirman pattern was made for the 1933-34 World's Fair in Chicago and shown again in the New York World's Trade Fair of 1939-1940. This particular rug dates back three family generations. It was purchased in Chicago in the 1940's. This rug has it's original tags on the back, "The Wonder of America" a slogan coined during the fair. Machine woven in the USA. Worshen yarn, all wool face. The pattern is Kirman #782. It measures 9 feet by 12 feet. The Kirman pattern was based on the famous Persian rugs from the city of Kerman. This rug has rich deep colors of blue, rose pink and burgundy.CONTACT KATHY MCMAHON (269) 561-5252
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FUNKY-NUGGETS FROM KROZABEEEP'S QUOTEFILE :
this week -quotes from chefs

"You know you're getting old when caution is the only thing you care to exercise".
- Chef Algie Petrere

"Jeez Arnie, this damn chef's hat is too tight and is makin' my brain hurt. No wonder this stuff we put in these cans tastes like crap!" - Hector Boiardi (yes, that Chef Boy-R-Dee!!!)

"So sad; In England, there are sixty different religions—and only one sauce." -Voltaire

"How can people say they don't eat eggplant when God loves the color and the French love the name? I don't understand." - Jeff Smith, The Frugal Gourmet
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Okay..... enough of that... Next issue we'll have lots more news, info on our Spring shows, a couple special (and tres goofy) Thirdstone "Circus of the Senses" events and, no doubt, much more silly prattle from yours truly. And don't forget to remember not to forget to watch out for those flying monkeys when on your next snowdrift picnic.

rubber fishes and poodle-smooches,

B-B-B-B-RRUUUUUUUCE!!!!!!!!!!

A photo of a second, previously unknown version of a well-known family portrait painting by Flemish Renaissance Painter, Michel Sittow was released today by ThirdStone Associate International Curator, Telpo Lendolotoproj... Mr. Lendolotoproj's speculation is that it was made by the artist as a sarcastic lampoon of what might be assumed to have been 'difficult' clients. Decidedly NOT 'tongue-in-cheek' by any means.

The painting was discovered in a root cellar in the basement of a flower shop located in a several hundred year old building in Istanbul. Found by workmen who had been called to fix a leaking gas pipe when one of the men lost his footing and slipped on the wet floor, subsequently falling against a rotted wood panel covering a long-unused alcove in the basement wall.

see for yourselves:

This week's newsletter's reaching y'all a bit late... Seems your miscreant 'editor' has been either slacking a bit or just too busy.. can't tell which exactly... In any case, we'd best get right to it so, here we go...

THIRDSTONE NEWS:

Thanks to all of you who helped to make our extended holiday show such a big success... It was great to get to visit with so many of you and, our artists were certainly pleased with the large number of "adoptions" that occurred during the run of the show...
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THIRDSTONE GALLERY WINTER BREAK

Yup... after promising myself one for the past 11 years, I'm actually gonna do it this year in another feeble yet fervent attempt at my annual "bruce-have-a-life" program/pogrom. So..we'll just have to wait and see how alla that works out. In any case, to give myself some time to finally launch our new website, visit with some friends, play my guitars and make some art in my studio, ThirdStone will be 'avoiding' regular weekend hours for the next three weekends.. We will however, be hosting a February 1st Friday in Funnville event so, stay tuned for news on that next time. During this semi-hiatus, we're still available by appointment if ya call 269-561-8149 or email " bruce@thirdstoned.com.

Our Spring Show Schedule will be announced in the next issue....

Okay, there's LOTS of other stuff goin' on around the area.... have a look and get your calendars handy....
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LAKESHORE ARTS ALLIANCE NEWS AND EVENTS (2 OF 'EM!):

AREA POETS WANTED: The Lakeshore Arts Alliance seeks area poets to register for its POETRY SLAM on Saturday, January 27, 7 PM in the Red Barn Cabaret. All poems must be original and must be read con brio by the poet him/herself. Advance registration is necessary: simply phone the Red Barn at (269) 857-5300 and leave your name and contact info with Pat Huyge. There is no charge to enter. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Alliance and its arts programming.
So dig out and polish up those gems of wit, wisdom and wonderment and join this verbal free-for-all! The Red Barn is located at Blue Star Highway/63rd Street (one block east of Exit 41 off I-196/Rt. 31), Saugatuck.
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HITCHCOCK FILMSTUDY SERIES: Every second and fourth Wednesday, 7:30 PM at The Red Barn Playhouse, Saugatuck, January through April. Bill Henderson hosts this series, which will screen eight of the great filmmakers best films made duing his years in Hollywood. Brief comments before each film; audience discussion afterward. The next one is Wednesday, January 31 with Notorious (Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman). Suggested donation:$5/person. Popcorn is free! The Red Barn is located at Blue Star Highway/63rd Street (one block east of Exit 41 off I-196/Rt. 31), Saugatuck.
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NEW ART EXHIBITION AT ANDREWS UNVIERSITY OPENS THIS WEEKEND:
ARC Exhibits at Andrew University is presenting ceramist/potter Michael Taylor and
'Sedimental Journey' at the Architecture Resource Center, Division of Architecture - Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0450
January 21 - February 23, 2007
Opening Reception: January 21 - 5:30 - 8 PM
For more information please contact us at
ARC Exhibits: 269.471.2418
The ARC is located in the Architecture Building on
Grove Street within the Campus of Andrews University.
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CONCERT AT SCA, SATURDAY JAN. 2OTH
Vocalist Typhanie Monique and guitarist Neal Alger bring their critically acclaimed sounds
to the Performance Studio. This intimate performance by the Chicago duo will include
jazz, pop, and R&B/soul classics and forgotten gems.
Saturday, January 20th at 7PM in the Performance Studio and the SCA
to order tickets online go to tix.com or call the SCA at 269-857-2399. The SCA is located at 400 Culver Street in Saugatuck
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MORE MUSIC NEWS:

Monday night Jazz Jams continue at the What Not Inn (m-89 & blue Star)
6 til 10 pm remaining Mondays in January
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other upcoming music to add to your calendars:
Thursday February 1- Deep Blue Underground- Kraftbrau- 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave Kalamazoo MI

Friday February 2- IOWA ROSE ! - journeyman cafe- 114 E Main Fennville. A rare show by IR continues the 'First Friday in Fennville' music series. Ancient country old time original folk bluegrass fusion from Mary Sue Wilkinson, Jeff Rose, David Raffenaud, and Mark Schrock. Music starts at 7:30 PM. Reservations (mention the music room) strongly recommended, come down and enjoy great food and drink. 269.561.2269. Looking ahead, future First Fridays will feature Jim Cooper, Schrock Bros, and Claudia Schmidt.
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COOL HOME IN LAKETOWN FOR SALE....
Our friend Casey is selling her house in Laketown to facilitate plans to relocate to Funnville (of course!) It's a relly nice home and if you know anyone looking to ove to the area, send 'em her way to find out more... it's located at 6425 136th Ave and is priced at $180,000. Charming cottage in a great area near Goshorn Lake public access. This 1432 sq ft home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. A large kitchen with eating area overlooks a cozy dining room and living room with beamed ceilings. French doors in the kitchen open to a bright family room with a vaulted wood ceiling and sky lights. This cheery room has French doors that open to an inviting deck with built-in seating and a fire pit. The home has a new roof, furnace and water heater. Public sewer will soon be available. The work area in the 2 car garage offers room for hobbies. The back yard is totally fenced and boasts mature trees as well as a storage building with a cute playhouse above.
here's a bit more info:
Single Family Property Area: Holland SW
County: Allegan Year Built: 1978
3 total bedroom(s) 2 total bath(s)
1 total full bath(s) 1 total half bath(s)
Approximately 1432 sq. ft. 2 car garage Attached parking
Interior features: Eating Area in Kitchen, Snack Bar in Kitchen, Crawl Space
Exterior features: 2 Car Garage, Storage Shed, Road Frontage is 100 Ft., Deck(s), Fence Back Exterior construction: Wood. Waterfront features: Public Access, Body of Water: Goshorn Lake Lot is 13100.00 sq. ft., Approximately 0.3 acre(s)
CONTACT FRANK CONKLIN AT WWW.CONKLINREALESTATE.NET
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2 NEW EXHIBITIONS AT KRASL ART CENTER IN ST. JOE:
January 19 – February 25, 2007

1. Mexican Masks from the collection of Helmuth Goede

A selection of 50 masks from a private collection of approximately 225 masks displays the "changes that have occurred over the past 100 years" of the Mexican people. The masks used in traditional dances span different regions of Mexico and represent their indigenous people. Discover the unique diversity and ancient tradition of our neighbors to the south.

Please join the artists at the opening reception Friday, January 19th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

2. Southwest Michigan Black Artists Group

This group of eight men will present a brilliant display of color and thought. The artwork of these local artists varies from contemporary interpretations of ancient African art to realistic drawings of portraits and cars, to cubist sculptures. View the lively works of Lazarus Bain, Douglas Edward Bowens, Joshua Brown, Darrell Willis Humbles, Bobby Mosely, Al Lavergne, James Jackson, and James C. Palmore.

Please join the artists at the opening reception Friday, January 19th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Both shows continue until February 25th

for more info: Contact Susan Wilczak, Curator at 269-983-0271 ext. 14 or swilczak@krasl.org or, you can also visit the Krasl website at www.krasl.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT UNCOMMON GROUNDS IN SAUGATUCK:

SATURDAY,1/21 Coffee Tasting & Roasting Demo 2pm
There is a sign up sheet in the shop for the tastings. They are limited to 10 people.
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THIS WEEK'S BITS O'WISDOM AND/OR SILLINESS FROM KROZABEEEP'S QUOTEFILE

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"
- Eleanor Roosevelt

"Between truth and the search for truth, I opt for the second." - Bernard Berenson

"Nowadays men lead lives of noisy desperation." - James Thurber

"Errors, like Straws, upon the surface flow;
He who would search for Pearls must dive below." - John Dryden

"If we do not find anything pleasant, at least we shall find something new." - Voltaire

"Man's mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions"
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

"We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give."
- Norman MacEwan

"Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to correct them. On the contrary: rationalize them, understand them thoroughly. After that, it will be possible for you to sublimate them." - Salvador Dali

"Never forget that those who bring happiness to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." - Maurice Maeterlinck
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So.........there we have it. Hope to see you at February's "FIRST FRIDAY IN FUNNVILLE EVENTS"...

yer weird-as-heck pal,

BROUWSCXZ

THIRDSTONE HOLIDAY SHOW CONTINUES... JUST A FEW MORE SHOPPING DAYS

Many thanks to all of you who visited last weekend.... And also, thanks to your enthusiastic response, I spent the better part of Monday "refilling" the empty spaces in the gallery with more cool stuff.

Our hours for now thru Christmas are this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 til 5 (sunday til 4) and the following Friday and Saturday (Dec 22nd and 23rd), 11 til 5. We may or may not (depending on weather forecasts and/or travel plans) be open for a few hours on Christmas eve the 24th as well... check next week's newsletter for details on that.

By the way, If you're heading to Journeyman for lunch or dinner (or a latte or great glass of vino!), watch for our open sign... because, we'll also be open most afternoons (and some evenings) during the week and anytime by appointment. Just give me a call at 269-561-8149 or send email to Bruce@thirdstoned.com

Also, the show will actually continue thru the fist full week of the new year too (thru January 8th) in case you don't get a chance to visit us before the holiday...

Aside from this year's biggest array of cool art, this year we have much more beautiful jewelry and other highly affordable gift items and some special, one-time only offerings too. I hope you'll pay us a visit and let us help you to finish your holiday shopping, ThirdStone-Style.

MORE THIRDSTONE NEWS:
Here's an invite to pay a visit to our friends Sra & Angie at the Grass Cup Cafe and to check out all of the new ThirdStone art gracing their walls there. There's a huge array (about 50 items) from teh ThirdStone artists there. Stop in for lunch or dinner or to try one of their great coffeee drinks and have a look at all the art too. The food there is terrific and it's aterrifically warm and friendly place. They're located at 4607 60th St in Graafschap and are open morning til night, tuesday thru Saturday. You can call 'em at (616)355-1994.

Also, next friday evening, they'll be holding a special event to close the season. Here's the scoop from Sara: " Grass Cup Cafe & Coffeehouse (4607 60th, Holland) is having an "End of the Season Holiday Party" on December 23rd from 6pm-11pm. Stop by &; there will be Great Food & Drinks, Live Music (featuring Mitchell & Graham) & Art (from all the loveliest Thirdstone artists). The Grass Cup will be closed from December 24th-March 6th & will re-open March 7th...let's party it up!! Also, Thursday, December 21st will be the last open mic night until spring, so don't miss it!!!"
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Gebben | Gray Gallery News:

Our neighbors Theresa and Kristin are now back from the art expo show in Miami after a very successful outing there. SO, they're now open their usual hours again. If you're coming by to visit us, be sure to stop in there to see what they're showing this month...
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MUSIC NEWS FOR THE WEEK:

Here's Ms. Delilah's updated music report for this week. Many thanks to her for compiling this info!

First up, here's the schedule for music at the Felt Mansion holiday series in Laketown: (more info here: http://www.laketowntwp.org/FeltMansion.htm)

1. The Hummingbirds - alt-country duo www.thehummingbirds.com
2. Karisa Wilson - vocalist, guitarist, classical violin www.karisawilson.com
3. Sand Hill Session- irish music trio
Saturday Dec 16 (6-8pm)
1. The Salt Miners - 5 piece string band, bluegrass www.saltminers.com
2. Arganik - 3 piece folk act www.myspace.com/arganik
3. Robin Rett and Gail Hollinger - vocal duo, Christmas carols
Sunday Dec 17 (2-4pm)
1. Dublin Station - Irish duo
2. Ken Bierschbach & Mark Swanson - singer/guitar duo
3. Ralston Bowles - award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist
http://www.ralstonbowles.com/
Sunday Dec 17 (6-8pm)
1. Gypsum - accordion duo, Celtic, gypsy influence
2. Ralston Bowles - singer/guitarist - award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist
http://www.ralstonbowles.com/
3. Bill and Shelly VanLiere - irish duo

See the rest of the schedule thru Jan 1st here:
http://www.laketowntwp.org/FeltMansion.htm
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Next up- At The Boathouse
Friday night at the BOATHOUSE BAR the HUMMINGBIRDS from Detroit will be performing from 9-midnight. Come see Yours Truly on bass, and Lee Harvey on the drums!! No cover. great food
www.thehummingbirds.com
www.the-boathouse.net

And Then - The Sandbar:
Saturday Night, THE SALT MINERS from Detroit will be performing a free show at the SANDBAR SALOON. It's going to be a crazy show with lots of banjos, hot dogs, and beer!!! This ain't your gramma's bluegrass.
www.saltminers.com

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Later in the Month... LOTS more music at the Felt Mansion- see the above website!

Also: New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball at the Boathouse, NO COVER CHARGE
Music provided by Truckstop Cobras and Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys
Fireworks at Midnight!!
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That's a wrap..for this week's news... And as always, thanks for your ongoing friendship and support!!!

Bruce!!!!!

ThirdStone News

As we mentioned previously in this newsletter, this month we're featuring the introduction of several new ThirdStone artists that we've been planning on showing you for quite some time. I think you'll find some very interesting surprises among their offerrings...Our new artists are:
1. Detroit artist Gwen Joy and her "out-there-outside" paintings and thoroughly crazinated "Joy Toys" (which, I won't even attempt to describe here...)
2. From Ann Arbor, Samantha Strand and her delightful abstract works
3. Chicago painter Kathleen Mallaney and an array of 15 new and highly provocative paintings the subject matter of which is best kept a surprise!
4. Local artist and Designer Curt Pieper's innovative glass and concrete furniture!
5. crazycool Mobiles from musicmonster Bernie Jellema
6. New jewelry works from Holland artist Denise Gates
7. Thoroughly astoundifying 3D lentricular photo images from South Bend artist Jeffrey Combs that appear to literally "pulsate and bulge" right out of their frames... hard to describe but extremely easy to love. Trust me, you havent seen anything like these before!
Plus, an assortment of delicious new works from Tom DePree, Karen Morgan, Cindy Ricksgers and Meridith DeAvila and some more recent "escapees" selected from the ThirdStone archives. And, as a special treat, our first showing of the strikingly beautiful new encaustic paintings from longtime ThirdStone fave, Susan Mulder..ya gotta see these!
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MORE THIRSTONE NEWS:

THE BIG SALE CONTINUES (SORTA)
Last week's "Moving to Mars" barn sale was a big success in spite of the less than lovely weather. There's still many tons of cool stuff, antiques, furniture, collectibles and more..So, for those of you who missed it, it's still going on. Just call me at 269-561-8149 to make an appointment and I'll open it up for ya.

THIRDSTONE ARTIST TOME DEPREE HAS A NEW SHOW OPENING FRIDAY:
The new Midnight Gallery (located in the Baker Lofts complex in Holland) is featuring Tom as their November artist and will have an opening for his show this Friday from 6 til 8 PM. Be sure to stop into say hello to Tom and see the new works.. They'll have great refreshments and snacks too...
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MORE...
Our new website is still "evolutin' "... there's already some new art and artists in place and the rest will be up soon. Meanwhile, you can visit www.thirdstonegallery.com to watch it develop.
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a note about email replies to this newsletter: I love gettin' all your replies to this here goofyass E-newsletter.. If ya wanna send a reply though, be sure to send em to
" Artmonster@thirdstoned.com" instead of hitting reply to this message if you want to make sure they'll be seen by me. Apologies to those of you who may have had your replies go astray... I do love to hear from you all! You can also reply by clicking the email link at the bottom of the newsletter as well.
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IN OTHER LOCAL NEWS...

NEW SHOW AT GEBBEN - GRAY: Oil and Water to open at gebben gray gallery gebben|gray|gallery proudly announces its exhibition of new work, Oil and Water, by artists Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman. This husband and wife duo from a small, northwest Michigan village gain inspiration from their surroundings and one another. Only five miles from Lake Michigan's shoreline, they both incorporate the expansive scenery of the Great Lake in many of their paintings. It is the vastness that they are drawn to, and through a careful combination of colors and expert brushwork, their work evokes strong emotional responses.

The couple's paintings have received many prestigious awards and are on display across the country. This new exhibition features a combination of oil on canvas and gouache on paper paintings. Parke's loose brushwork allows the mood to dominate the specifics; she wants the image to offer a lasting sense of wonder, restfulness or contemplation. Kooyman has recently begun painting flowers; he is proud of these pieces for their heightened level of authenticity and feels they represent some of his best work to date.

Gallery owners Kristin Gebben and Theresa Gray are delighted to work with and represent Parke and Kooyman. The four enjoy spending time together and Gray says, "We are enormously proud to carry such quality work done by such wonderful people."

Meet the artists at this exciting new exhibit on Saturday, November 11, from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. at gebben|gray|gallery. The gallery is located on 120 E. Main Street in downtown Fennville. To learn more about Oil and Water or the gallery, be sure to visit www.gebbengraygallery.com or call 269.561.2004.
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MUSIC NEWS:

Nobody's Darlin' FREE show this Friday in Saugatuck
All girl string band - 9pm-12 at The Boathouse, 449 Water St.- Saugatuck, MI
http://www.the-boathouse.net/
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JAZZ OPEN MIC NITE AT THE WHAT NOT INN CONTINUES
a weekly open jazz jam session on Monday eveings at the What Not Inn (corner of m-89 and Blue Star Highway in Ganges). The group hosting the vent onstage is Eddie Curtis and Moments Notice. Eddie Curtis-trumpet, flugelhorn and french horn, Jack Wilkin-drumset and harmonica, Wally Michaels-piano and bass, Michael Patterson- electric and acoustic bass. We would like to see more folks stop by- 6 to 10 every Monday. Oh yes, the food is good and they pour a good libation . Check it out...It's every Monday evening at the What Not Inn
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LAST CALL BAND AT THE SANDBAR, NOVEMBER 11!
Saturday November 11th, at The Sand Bar Saloon in Saugatuck, The Last Call Band will be appearing... You all know what a great time thse guys are. Don't miss it.
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MARK SCHROCK'S MUSIC NEWS REPORT: (thanks, Mark!!)
Thursday November 9- Andrew's group Deep Blue Underground returns to Czar's, a great music venue at 505 Pleasant Street St. Joseph MI 269-983-1166
www.czars.com/ . Music starts at 8 PM. For a view into DBU's world check out www.myspace.com/dbu

Friday November 10- Deep Blue Underground - The Kraftbrau Kalamazoo- 8 PM www.kraftbraubrewery.com 402 E Kalamazoo Ave (269) 978-0053
Saturday November 11- Deep Blue Underground- Spinnaker's 105 Main St., St. Joseph MI 269.983.2000

Friday November 17- Deep Blue Underground- Parrots Lounge Holland 234 S. River Ave.(616) 396-4577 10 PM

Saturday November 18- Deep Blue Underground- The Boathouse of Saugatuck 10 PM 449 Water Street - Saugatuck (269) 857-2888

Saturday November 18- Jive At Five- Grand Traverse Resort- special benefit concert for the Interlochen Pathfinder School. Call 231.995.3814 for ticket info. www.jiveatfive.com

Friday November 24- The Schrock Bros- The Boathouse of Saugatuck- 8 PM. Andrew, Jasen, Mark, and Uncle Raff are joined by our drummer buddy Edd Skjordal for some post Thanksgiving musical fun. www.schrockbros.com
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MORE NEWS STUFF:

LARGE ESTATE SALE
475 Amity Lane, Douglas (Friendship Lane Condo off of 130th Ave/Wiley Road)
Friday through Sunday, Nov. 10–12 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
some of the Items For Sale:

Antique Dining Room Table, 6 Chairs,
With Matching Buffet Piece

3 Bedroom Sets

Classic Red Couch Set with End Tables

Vintage Aprons, Old Linens & Clothing

Oak Hutch

Many Different Lamps

Lots of Costume Jewelry, Purses

Lots of Antiques

Dishes, Pots, & Small Appliances

Religious Artifacts

Glassware & Utensils

Many Delicate Knick Knacks & Figurines

Lots of Christmas Decorations

Sewing Machine, Yarn & Fabric Materials

And Much More . . .
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 269-857-2471
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LAKESHORE ARTS ALLIANCE - artists needed for school program:
Lakeshore Arts Alliance seeks area artists in all media who are interestedin teaching hourlong (approximately) sessions in Southwest Michigan schools-- at any and all grade levels. All artists will be paid. You must beexperienced and competent in your art form, dependable and able to relatewell to children. If interested, phone the Alliance at (269) 857-5300 toset up a meeting with Bill Henderson, Programming Director, to discuss your ideas for teaching.
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CLASSES & EVENTS AT THE ALLEGAN COUNTY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM:
Adult CPR class ($42.00) is Wednesday November 15th from 5-9p.m and the babysitting CPR class ($35.00) is Saturday November the 18th from 10a.m. to 5p.m both at the Allegan County Children's museum and folks can register on our website at www.museum4children.org.

Join us for our "Mean Green" community recycling event Saturday November 11th 10: 00a.m-1:00p.m Special guest speakers, re-use crafts & more. Don't miss the fun, inspiring educational event! Celebrating America Recycles Day the Allegan County Children's Museum invites you to this inspiring, educational and fun filled event. The cost to attend is $3.50 per person (no charge for children 2 & under). There will be hands-on re-use crafts for the kids, recycling demonstrations and complimentary punch and cookies.
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THIRDSTONE'S SEASONAL HOURS

hours are 11 til 4, Fri-Sat-Sun and anytime by appointment. call 269-561-8149 or email artmonster@thirdstoned.com

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QUOTATIONS OF THE WEEK:
(from the legendarily obtuse Krozabeeep's quotefile ):

"To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered." - VOLTAIRE

"Far clouds of feathery gold, Shaded with deepest purple, gleam Like islands on a dark blue sea." - Percy Shelley

"The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.".- OSCAR WILDE

"We want the facts to fit the preconceptions. When they don't, it is easier to ignore the facts than to change the preconceptions." - JASSAMYN WEST

EMAIL US YOUR OWN FAVOURITE QUOTATIONS N'WIN A DORKY PRIZE! (void where prohibited or otherwise deemed stoopid)
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Okay.. That's the scoop for this week... And next week we'll have news on the upcoming 11th Annual ThirdStone Holiday show, the new Fennville Holiday artists market and a bunch of other cool and interesting stuff...

still takin' silliness ever-so-seriously, yer goofy pal...

bruuuuuuce

Dang, it's that time again folks.... Friday evening, November 3rd, from 6 til 9 PM is the next "First Friday in Funnville" outing... Join us here in dontown *Funnville for a splendid evening of fun, food and frolic....

Oh yeah.. a quick note before I start babblin'.... I love gettin' all your replies to this here goofyass E-newsletter.. The trick is that, due to the "interesting" way Gmail functions, gettin' to see 'em all is oft' problematic as many of 'em tend to get buried in the "inbox tsunami" of this mail account.. So, if ya wanna send a reply, just send em to
" Artmonster@thirdstoned.com" instead of hitting reply to this message. That account is better able to sort messages. Apologies to those of you who may have had your replies go astray... I do love to hear from you all! You can also reply by clicking the email link at the bottom of the newsletter as well.

ThirdStone 1st Friday News

For this month, we're featuring the introduction of several new ThirdStone artists that we've ben planning on showing you for quite some time. I think you'll find some very interesting surprises among their offerrings!

Our new artists are:
1. Detroit artist Gwen Joy and her "out-there-outside" paintings and thoroughly crazinated "Joy Toys" (which, I won't even attempt to describe here...)
2. From Ann Arbor, Samantha Strand and her delightful abstract works
3. Chicago painter Kathleen Mallaney and an array of 15 new and highly provocative paintings the subject matter of which is best kept a surprise!
Local artist and Designer Curt Pieper's innovative glass and concrete furniture!
4. crazycool Mobiles from musicmonster Bernie Jellema
5. New jewelry works from Holland artist Denise Gates
Plus, an assortment of delicious new works from Tom DePree, Karen Morgan, Cindy Ricksgers and Meridith DeAvila and some more recent "escapees" selected from the ThirdStone archives.

And, as a special treat, our first showing of the strikingly beautiful new encaustic paintings from longtime ThirdStone fave, Susan Mulder..ya gotta see these!
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Our downstairs neighbors, Gebben - Gray Gallery will feature a group show of works from all of their regular artists. This is a terrific opportunity to see the amzing range of works they feature throughout the year.
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PLUS (more first friday stuff)..ya gotta EAT, right????):

Our next door neighbor, Journeyman Cafe will be featuring live music from 7 til 9, with Dave Raffenaud on Piano and Rick Slachta on Bass. And, more big news; Matt got his liquor license just last week and is now featuring a wondrous array of fine wines and beers along with his always interesting and innovative menu of delicious offerrings.
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Another great First Friday dining option is of course just down the street at Su Casa, West Michigan's absolute best and most authentic Mexican cuisine. And Edgar Jr. tells me that the new building is again moving along quickly and that we can look forward to it opening soon. We'll be sure to keep you posted. In the meantime though, they're always ready to welcome you and feed ya well at their existing location. Lots of good stuff in their store too.
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And, a new addition to the First Friday pallette..Stevens Hotel Restaurant and Grill owner Gary has cooked up a "Pizza and Pitcher" special for 1st Fridays: A large 3 item pizza and a pitcher of beer for only $18.25

*Besides that, the Stevens Hotel figures into First Friday in a somewhat unexpected way too in that we now know who's to credit (or perhaps "blame") for coining the name "Funnville"....

Come to find out that, as many may have assumed, it wasn't little old me after all.... In fact, it was none other than Frank Stevens, the owner of that fine establishment up til the mid 50's.

On a recent visit there, current owner Gary McCracken, pointed out to me a big handpainted banner sign right above the bar proclaiming the town "Funnville". While we don't know exactly when Frank painted that sign (Frank Stevens was quite a talented artist, by the way..many of his paintings are still hanging in the bar and dining room there...and some would definitely fit right in here at ThirdStone too!), we do know that it was already there in 1954 when Gary's parents bought the Hotel.

And we all thought "FUNNVILLE" was a NEW designation! Harrumph..

I hope to see LOTS of you this Friday to join in the funn. Funnville's a great place to spend a friday evening seeing great art, hearing great music and sampling some of the wonderful dinner fare available all within a few mere steps of each other. What could be funner n'THAT I ask ya's??!!
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MORE THIRSTONE NEWS:

THE BIG SALE CONTINUES (SORTA)
Last week's "Moving to Mars" barn sale was a big success in spite of the less than lovely weather. There's still many tons of cool stuff, antiques, furniture, collectibles and more..So, for those of you who missed it, it's still going on. Just call me at 269-561-8149 to make an appointment and I'll open it up for ya.

Anyway, we've got antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, household stuff, farm equipment, phot gear stereo gear, studio stuff, artful stuff, appliances, funkjunk, cool stuff, weird stuff, goofy stuff and even free stuff for those of you creatively minded. PLUS, the usual-unusual array of hosbofreens, kollyfriens and splortadas (both electric and gas powered!) Here's a partial list: Lotsa lotsa lamps.. floor lamps, 50's lamps, contemporary lamps and some incredibly ugly lamps even too! Furniture of all sorts.. antique, contemporary, sofas, chairs, bookcases, shelving, some really nice mid-century pieces, some blond 50's beauties and several cool Heywood-Wakefield pieces including a buffet, a pair of end tables and a toocool HW vanity too... There's also some other mid-century coffeetables and end-tables including a cool amoebas shaped mahogany 50's classic. dressers. mirrors, chests, china cab's, other display cabinets, gun cabinet, all wood, nearly new dinette table and pair of chairs artists' stuff: easels, drawing table and stools, rolling taboret, frames, etc. Piles of mirrors of any and all sorts. tools, chainsaw, bandsaw, hand tools, machinist tools room air-conditioner (like new) a nearly new bookbinding machine kitchen appliances, mixmasters, toasters, bread ovens, Vita-Mix, blenders, food processors, tonza utensils, cast iron ware and........ uh.. well, lots! oh yeah, and a free refrigerator too. a dazzling herd of butt-platforms.. yes, chairs of many stripes.. rattan, deco, antique, contemporary, office, drafting/art chairs, antique rockers, lawn chairs... several sewing machines including Singers and a couple antique treadle models. vintage antique gas ranges.. One's a compact Magic Chef and another very cool and old Acorn. A hundred or so metal candle molds in many shapes and sizes... storage gizmos for wine, books, cd's... a groovy cast-iron claw foot bathtub, many red building bricks, lots of lumber and other building materials, lawn and garden stuff including tools and a big snow-blower and even some farm-tractor gear like mowing decks, discs, blades, etc... No? okay..howzabout yard furniture? Mystery objects? Peculiar contrivances? Bizarre tribal Funkjunk??? Exogenetical Scrambeezas??? okay..now we're gettin' somewhere! Another artist special... A nearly new 10 X 10 Ft EZ-up canopy for any of you needing a new art-fair "booth/home" And then, after alla that.......there's still even several tons' of other interestin' little "provocatives". so, if any of that sounds of interest, just give me a call at 269-561-8149. the barn is at 2366 63rd Street (West of Funnville and just South of M-89 on 63rd Street

MORE...
Our new website is still "evolutin' "... there's already some new art and artists in place and the rest will be up soon. Meanwhile, you can visit www.thirdstonegallery.com to watch it develop.
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MUSIC NEWS:

Friday November 3rd, at Parrot's Lounge on River Avenue in Holland: The Thirstin' Howlers special brand of blues and R&B will be rocking the house again....The Howlers are: Al Weener, sizzling keyboards and angelic vocals, Mark Huizenga on guitar, Wilton Maitchen n the smokin' sax, Doc Shock on trumpet, Rick Slachta slappin' the bass and Dirk Carlson poundin' on the skins... They'll play about 9:30 so, you can come to First Friday events and dinner here in F'ville, and then head on out to Parrot's for a fuller-than-heck evening of breathtaking coolness... y'know?
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Saturday November 11th, at The Sand Bar Saloon in Saugatuck, The Last Call Band will be appearing... You all know what a great time thse guys are. Don't miss it.
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LIVE MUSIC AT THE WHAT NOT INN - OPEN JAZZ JAM SESSION
Hosted by drummer extraordinaire, Jack Wilkin, a weekly open jazz jam session on Monday evenings at the What Not Inn (corner of m-89 and Blue Star Highway in Ganges). 6 til 10 PM every Monday and the What Not will also be featuring Mexican food and Margarita specials for these events. If you're a player, grab your axe and hit the stage, and if you're a music lover of any kind, you won't want to miss these! B'sides, what the heck else are ya gonna do on a Monday night anyway? Couch-potato it away watchin' dumbass football??? of course not.. So, guess we'll be seein' ya's there!
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OTHER ART NEWS:

CONTEMPORARY DOMESTIC PORCELAIN SHOW opens at ARC
The ARC at Andrews University Presents:CONTEMPORARY DOMESTIC PORCELAIN by West Michigan potter Phil Wilson. Join us for an Opening Reception on Sunday, November 5 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM where Phil will give a presentation regarding his work.
Show Dates: November 5 - December 10, 2006
The ARC is located in the Division of Architecture Building, Grove Street on the campus
of Andrews University, 100 Old US 31, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104. Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:30AM - 10:30PM, Friday 9:30AM- 1:30PM, Sunday 5:30 - 10:30 PM, Closed Saturdays.Call the ARC at 269.471.2417 for more information.
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AND NOW...IN OTHER NEWS:
CLASSES AT THE ALLEGAN COUNTY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM:
Adult CPR class ($42.00) is Wednesday November 15th from 5-9p.m and the babysitting CPR class ($35.00) is Saturday November the 18th from 10a.m. to 5p.m both at the Allegan County Children's museum and folks can register on our website at www.museum4children.org.

Join us for our "Mean Green" community recycling event Saturday November 11th 10: 00a.m-1:00p.m Special guest speakers, re-use crafts & more. Don't miss the fun, inspiring educational event! Rumour has it that there may be a few Assembloids present for the occasion too! Celebrating America Recycles Day the Allegan County Children's Museum invites you to this inspiring, educational and fun filled event. The cost to attend is $3.50 per person (no charge for children 2 & under). There will be hands-on re-use crafts for the kids, recycling demonstrations and complimentary punch and cookies.
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LAKESHORE ARTS ALLIANCE - artists needed for school program:

Lakeshore Arts Alliance seeks area artists in all media who are interested
in teaching hourlong (approximately) sessions in Southwest Michigan schools
-- at any and all grade levels. All artists will be paid. You must be
experienced and competent in your art form, dependable and able to relate
well to children. If interested, phone the Alliance at (269) 857-5300 to
set up a meeting with Bill Henderson, Programming Director, to discuss your
ideas for teaching.
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"2 Of A MIND" CONTINUES AT THIRDSTONE...
The thoroughly terrifical Tom DePree & Dewey Blocksma show
The show continues until November 2 so, be sure to pay us a visit before then; you wouldn't want to miss this one. Hours are 11 til 4, Fri-Sat-Sun and anytime by appointment. call 269-561-8149 or email artmonster@thirdstoned.com
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QUOTATIONS OF THE WEEK:
(from the legendarily obtuse Krozabeeep's quotefile ):

"Don't feed the dolphins or they'll poke a hole in your boat next time you go out."'
- Tom Waits

" Writing songs is like capturing birds without killing them. Sometimes you end up
with nothing but a mouthful of feathers." - Tom Waits

" I listen, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, therefore I understand." - Ancient Chinese Proverb

EMAIL US YOUR OWN FAVOURITE QUOTATIONS N'WIN A DORKY PRIZE! (void where prohibited or otherwise deemed stoopid)
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Okay.. THAT'LL do it for now... remember, next week we'll have news on the upcoming 11th Annual ThirdStone Holiday show, the new Fennville Holiday artists market and a bunch of other cool and interesting stuff...And gosh knows what all else....dang!

Thanks for roastin' yer retinas tryin' t'read alla this screechin'! Our readers are the coolest (and best-informed, o'course!;^) in the whole freakin' universe... Oh yeah.. and remember to vote for sane people next Tuesday!!!

yours truly in ludicrosity (and as always, in profusion),
BRUCE!

THAT SALE THANG....

YES, YES, WE'RE FINALLY GONNA HAVE THE BIG BIG MOVING TO MARS SALE WE KEEP YAPPING ABOUT.

Furniture! antiques! collectibles! lamps! art! household stuff! weird stuff! cool stuff! free stuff! tonz and tonz of indescribable artful stuff! and lotsa "other" stuff tooalsotoo...

OKAY. IT'S FINALLY HAPPENIN'. REALLY. NO KIDDIN'. YUP! The big barn is a'burstin and it's finally time for the big grand dee-luxified rodeo-doo-dah "Moving to Mars sale-o-rama Extravagananza-Bonanza-Thang!!

THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 9 AM TIL 4 PM
at 2366 63rd Street (West of Funnville and just South of M-89 on 63rd Street)

Those of who who attended last year's moving sale circus will no-doubt recall it's epic proportions, level of ludicrosity and all-around crazy-as-heck fun right along with alla the "adoptions" of interesting and unusual treasures and bargains 'molto-fabuloso'.

So.Yeah. that was LAST year's version... In contemplating how to top it THIS year, I decided to "recruit" some other purveyors of tasty and interesting goods to enhance the "mix". The result is that we've managed to overstuff a giant 30 X 60 foot quonset barn with another astounding array of groovy stuff. (And, believe it or not, even a bigger assortment than last time... I kid you not!)

Anyway, we've got antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, household stuff, farm equipment, phot gear stereo gear, studio stuff, artful stuff, appliances, funkjunk, cool stuff, weird stuff, goofy stuff and even free stuff for those of you creatively minded. PLUS, the usual-unusual array of hosbofreens, kollyfriens and splortadas (both electric and gas powered!)

Here's a partial list:

Lotsa lotsa lamps.. floor lamps, 50's lamps, contemporary lamps and some incredibly ugly lamps even too!

Furniture of all sorts.. antique, contemporary, sofas, chairs, bookcases, shelving, some really nice mid-century pieces, some blond 50's beauties and several cool Heywood-Wakefield pieces including a buffet, a pair of end tables and a toocool HW vanity too... There's also some other mid-century coffeetables and end-tables including a cool amoebas shaped mahogany 50's classic.

dressers. mirrors, chests, china cab's, other display cabinets, gun cabinet,

all wood, nearly new dinette table and pair of chairs

artists' stuff: easels, drawing table and stools, rolling taboret, frames, etc.

Piles of mirrors of any and all sorts.

tools, chainsaw, bandsaw, hand tools, machinist tools

room air-conditioner (like new)

a nearly new bookbinding machine

kitchen appliances, mixmasters, toasters, bread ovens, Vita-Mix, blenders, food processors, tonza utensils, cast iron ware and........ uh.. well, lots! oh yeah, and a free refrigerator too.

a dazzling herd of butt-platforms.. yes, chairs of many stripes.. rattan, deco, antique, contemporary, office, drafting/art chairs, antique rockers, lawn chairs...

Here it is again folks... the latest over-the-top edition of the ThirdStone E-news.. Fulla more than all in'restin' n' fun stuff you can handle.. Let's get right to it...

several sewing machines including Singers and a couple antique treadle models.

vintage