●Did you ever think you could “gallery hop” in downtown La Porte? Well this weekend is your chance! Over 25 local and regional artists are the highlight of the 2nd Saturday event August 13th, from 5 to 8 in the evening. Participating business become galleries for the night and will host a wide variety of visual artists and musical talent, free of charge.
●The
Thaddeus C. Gallery announces the homecoming of
La Porte native son and sculptor Daniel Edwards in an exhibit
held through the month of August. Edwards, who has previously shown
his portrait of Oprah Winfrey as an Egyptian queen at the gallery,
brings a sneak preview of his forthcoming work, teen heartthrob
Justin Bieber. Also on view will be sculptures by another La Porte
native, Tom Kaminski, and henna painting by
Michigan artist Dave Wilkinson. ●Kessler
Lofts Underground Basement Gallery Space will exhibit the art of
multiple members of the
Land of Lakes Art Alliance. Included are works by Mary
Campbell, Janet Evans, Alice Fitzwater, Don Grott, Bruce Johnson,
Mary Ketchmark, Laura Krentz, Rita Marlow, Dave Russel, and Ted
Turner. ●Clinton
Worthington of Worthington Art Studio will be performing a
live painting demo. ●Temple
News Agency will have Caricature artist Dave Russell offering his
talents, a photography exhibit of local artists, and live music from
the New La Porte Drifters. ●Wilson’s
Barber Shop will host local artist Amanda Jozaitis. The exhibit is
entitled “ Familiar Elements” a series of abstract representations
of La Porte using printmaking techniques. ●The
La Porte Library will feature works by Leticia
Bernal (hispanic art) ●Carl
Banas (woodworking), Heather Banas (handmade soaps), Ed Wedow (metal
work), and Trisha Baczkiewicz (jewelry). Works by Edwin
Shelton, Clinton Worthington and Lee Baughman will also be on
display and Little Chocolates will be giving out free samples!
●The
Lunch Box will feature Paintings and Photography created by both the
staff and family members of the shop. Jack Allen, co-owner of The
Vintage Rose, will be demonstrating his stain glass art and Goose
Feathers will highlight many artists work that they frequently show
in their shop.
●Come
early and discover all the great restaurants, unique shopping,
antiques, fine art, food and drinks, and more that downtown La Porte
has to offer, while enjoying the talents of many local artists. For
more information, check us out on facebook, or
www.cityoflaporte.com
or contact Laura Cutler at
219-326-8626
●Platinum
Sponsors for this event include: La Porte Urban Enterprise
Association, La Porte Savings Bank,
La Porte County Convention and Visitors Bureau, L.R. Men’s
Clothier, Cutler Funeral Home, Handel Design, and the Thaddeus C.
Gallery. Gold Level sponsors include: Junior and the Igniters,
Hawkin’s
Print Shop, La Porte Chamber of Commerce, Comb’s Pest
Control, The Moulding Outlet, Woods of
Concord & Concord Vineyard, and Mayor Kathy Croback.

