June 15, 2006

Villagers might choose to attend Art Stroll this Friday, June 16, because they love art, they seek free treats or they just want to enjoy a summer evening among friends. Any or all reasons will work, as all over town local artists will have their work on display. The event is free and refreshments will be served.

The Yellow Springs Arts Council and the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the opening of the ChamberPot Gallery in the public restrooms of the Train Station. Wine and cake will be served.

The Bryan Community Center Gallery will display visual arts from “Women”s Voices Out Loud,” from 6 to 9 p.m.

Ohio Silver will feature watercolors, oils and pastels by Joseph Williams. The exhibit will be on display through June 30.

The Main Squeeze will feature Pierre Nagley’s artwork during Art Stroll.

Sam & Eddie’s Art Gallery, which will stay open until 9 p.m., will exhibit new paintings and sculpture by Wright State University artist Jose Nava.

Julia Etta’s Trunk will feature fashions by designer Cynthia Ashbey.

Rita Caz Jewelry is featuring the handcrafted jewelry of area artisans and the artwork of Gail Zimmerman.

An exhibit of pastel and acrylic paintings by Paul Reif featuring Mad River and nearby landscapes will open on Friday evening, June 16, at the “would you, could you” In A Frame & Fine Art Gallery, from 6 to 10 p.m. The show will continue through June 30.

The Shirley/Jones Gallery will present an exhibition of small sculptures and works on paper by Tom Doyle. The show will open to the public Friday, June 16, 6–8 p.m.

Colette Palamar’s exhibit, “Cartographies of Consumption,” is on display at the Winds Cafe. Palamar is a professor at Antioch College and serves as the director of the Herndon Gallery.

The Emporium is now showing local artist Krista Magaw’s exhibit, “Blues Highway.”

The Sunrise Cafe is featuring an exhibit of photographic art by Amy Achor entitled “A New Twist on Mother Nature.”

The Tibet Bazaar will exhibit original Tibetan religious hand paintings or thankas and hand-carved Tibetan masks. The store will be open until 8 p.m.