WELCOME TO ART-A-LIC IOUS

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL

ART-A-LICIOUSP.O. Box 685, Adrian, MI 49221

Website: artalicious.orgFacebook: facebook.com/artaliciousTwitter: twitter.com/artaliciousfest

Phone: 517-265-2265A community fund of the

Lenawee Community Foundation

WHOMTO CONTACT

DONTAYLORCommittee chair

CAROL SOUCHOCKCommittee vice-chair

Adrian Public Library

ELIZABETH ARNOLDCity of Adrian

PI BENIOArt Fair

Adrian College

JULIANNE DOLANEntertainment

Adrian Public Schools

ERIK GABLEMarketing and Film Festival

JOHN HERNANDEZInternational Night food event

AFLAC Insurance

ANN HINSDALE-KNISELFilm Festival

Lenawee Intermediate School District

BETH JESSEEHidden Beauty photo contest

Jessee Salon Group

JACKIE KOCHOpen Mic

CHRIS MILLERAdrianDowntownDevelopmentAuthority

AMY PHILPChair-ity Auction

JERE RIGHTERCroswell Opera House

ANTHONY SACCOVolunteer coordinator

Lenawee Community Foundation

MARILYN SCHEBILLost Arts and Nonprofit Row

Lenawee County Conferenceand Visitors Bureau

DARLENE SOUTHWARDArt Fair

Southward CustomWood Products

DAVID THOMASFood vendors and International Night event

Culver’s of Adrian

PAULA TRENTMANLenawee Community Foundation

TRICIA BACH SAWYERPoster design

CHAR-LENEWILKINSChair-ity Auction

JOHNVALENTIEntertainment

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:Don Taylor, 517-403-4469dftaylor@umich.edu

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:Pi Benio, pbenio@adrian.edu

FOODVENDOR INFORMATION:David Thomas, dtculvers@yahoo.com

NONPROFIT ROW INFORMATION:Marilyn Schebil, lccvb@tc3net.com

ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION:John Valenti, jmvalenti@yahoo.comJulianne Dolan, jdolan@adrian.k12.mi.us

MEDIA INQUIRIES:Erik Gable, 517-902-2896gable.erik@gmail.com

Please join us in thanking our sponsors and partnersCome downtown!The sixth annual Art-A-Licious

Festival will bring art, entertainmentand delicious food to the streets ofdowntown Adrian, Michigan, on theweekend of Sept. 21-22, 2012.

What is Art-A-Licious? First of all, it’san art festival that brings more than80 artists to historic downtown Adrianto show and sell their work. But morethan that, it’s a celebration of heritageand community. Local food is a stapleof Art-A-Licious, and throughout theweekend, in addition to professionalartists and performers, the talents oflocal K-12 and college students willbe on display.

Dozens of local andregional artists

Do you need that perfect piece ofdecor to give your home more charac-ter? You’ll find it here. With more than80 exhibiting artists from across south-east Michigan and northwest Ohio,you’re sure to find something that fitsyour personal style.

From painting to photographicprints, from pottery to fabric arts – it’sall here, so come on down and feastyour eyes on everything we have tooffer!

Dates and times� Friday, Sept. 21: 4 to 10 p.m.

(Art fair hours: 4 to 8 p.m.)� Saturday, Sept. 22: 10 a.m. to

10 p.m. (Art fair hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)For directions, lodging information

and more, visit artalicious.org.

VAN GOGH SPONSORSAdrian Downtown Development

AuthorityAdrian Kiwanis ClubAdrian Noon Rotary ClubElizabeth Ruthruff Wilson FoundationMichigan Council for Arts and

Cultural AffairsMaurice and Dorothy Stubnitz

Foundation

WARHOL SPONSORSFirst Federal BankOmnisourceSiena Heights UniversityTC3Net

ARTIST TENT SPONSORSPi Benio and Mike JacobitzTom Boldt and Jane CastleDebbie and Greg DuMarsJack and Elli GeorgalJeff and Mary PardeeRon and Millie PruettCarol SouchockThe Sound DoctorDon and Sharon TaylorTC3Net

IN-KIND AND OTHER SPONSORSAdrian College Art & Design

DepartmentAdrian College Art Education Club

Adrian College Art Therapy ClubAdrian Public LibraryAdrian Public Schools art and

music teachersMarjorie and Jiggs CastleComcastCroswell Opera HouseCulver’s of AdrianThe Daily TelegramKapnick InsuranceKris Schmidt StudioLegacy PrintingLenawee Community FoundationLenawee County Historical SocietyLenawee Intermediate School

District

The Sound DoctorVision Performance GroupVisual Arts Educators of LenaweeWLEN 103.9Many generous volunteers

ON-SITE SERVICE PROVIDERSADA SecurityBlack Swamp EquipmentCity of AdrianCroswell Opera HouseLegacy PrintingNeil ElectricRed Paint PrintingT&L RentalVision Performance Group

hairs from the Art-A-LiciousChair-ity Auction are displayedat Adrian businesses through

September and will be on the streetsdowntown for Art-A-Licious. Biddingends at 5:15 p.m. Saturday. The partici-pating artists, their chair titles and thehosting businesses are:

Adrian Jaycees: “Building a VolunteerArmy,” B.R. Bowers & Associates.

Kourtney Beck: “The AmazingSpiderman,” Nova’s Scented Candlesand Collectibles.

Makayla Beck: “Down on the Farm,”The Daily Telegram.

Laura Berdyck: “My Garden Grows” and“I Love NYC,” Adrian Public Library.

Courtney Brayman: “Where the WildThings Are,” Joe Ann SteeleInsurance Center.

Eleanor Bruce: “The Chair-ity Chair-i-tree,”Image Gallery.

Patty Chapman:“We the People,”Ink Fever.The Davis Kids: “Toy Box Treasures,” Joe

Ann Steele Insurance Center.Pat and Katie Dumont: “Back to School

with Hello Kitty,” Citizens Gas FuelCo.

Gail Dunaway: “Blue Jean Pockets” and“My Book Report is Due Mondayand ...” at The Book Abbey.

Debbie England: “Seat of Angels,”Adrian Public Library.

Amaris Frederick: “Mario’s World,”Diamond Jim’s Pool Hall.

Jamie Gallant: “Arachnophobia,” JeffWillet’s Powerhouse Gym.

Amy G. Garno: “Hot and Wild Princess,”Legacy Printing.

Ann Guldin: “Flower Power,” Maple CityFloral.

Harambee Studio: “African Princess,”WABJ/Q-95/Buzz 102.5.

Diana Hill: “Morning Blooms,” ClassicCabinets and Interiors.

Dena Koehn: “Owl-t & About @ Art-A-Licious,”Classic Cabinets and Interiors.

Christine Kroll and the Adrian FarmersMarket: “Market Time,” Jessee SalonGroup.

Brent Kubalek: “Eslyn’s Chair,” A’lahnaStudio Salon.

Calumet and McCarty Kubalek: “Boysvs. Girls,” Hammerman’s Furniture.

Claudia Lark: “Sunflowers,” Chaloner &Co.

Jessi Larrison: “Bloom,” Hammerman’sFurniture.

Joni LeMay: “SHU Athletics,” Image Gallery.Lenawee United Way: “Live United,” B.R.

Bowers & Associates.Patty Lockhart: “American Fallen

Heroes,” Sauce Italian Grill & Pub.Paul MacDonald:“Fore!”at Chaloner & Co.Steve Morast: “Forest Floor Show,”

Croswell Opera House.Kay Mossing: “Welcome,” Citizens Gas

Fuel Co.Martin Nichols:“Fetch Me,”Legacy Printing.Marsha Osgood:“4-H,” The Daily Telegram.PFLAG: “Rainbow,” Adrian City Hall.Amy Philp: “Goodnight Moon,” Adrian

Insurance.Jennifer Pilarski: “Mental Health

Awareness,” Ink Fever.Valentina Salazar: “The Musical Chair,”

Croswell Opera House.Tami Sandifer: “Springtime in Paris,”

Boutique de Joie.Melissa M. Sissen: “Starry Starry Night,”

La Dominique Boutique.Barbara Smith: “Needles and Pins,”The

Tailor’s Shop.Delilah Smith: “Berries & Cherries” and

“Peas & Carrots,” Copeland Furniture.Tej Taylor: “Squee!”at Jessee Salon Group.

Chiara Thompson: “Harry Potter,”Diamond Jim’s Pool Hall.

Makenna and Kathy Tripp: “ButterflyMagic,” Nicole’s Salon.

Top to Bottom Cleaning: “The FlagChair,” Red Paint Printing.

Tuesday Night Weavers & Friends:“Weaving Annie,”Adrian Public Library.

Valorie Veld:“Wee Fairy Folk,”Nicole’s Salon.Char-Lene Wilkins: “The Birches,”

Governor Croswell Tea Room.Sydney Wlodyka: “Stop and Smell The

...” at Get Growing.

E VENTS & ACTIVIT IESGet creative! Check out the Art-A-Liciouspottery tent and other hands-on activities

rt-A-Licious believes that art is foreveryone, not just professionals! Thesixth annual Art-A-Licious festival

offers lots of opportunities for kids andadults alike to stretch their creative muscles.

Have you ever watched a potter using athrowing wheel and thought it looked likefun? At the always-popular Throwing Tent(pictured at left), you can give it a try foryourself. The tent is staffed by volunteersfrom the Adrian College Art and Design

Department and from the college’sCommunity Clay program.

The Youth Art Tent, staffed by AdrianCollege art education students and artteachers from Lenawee County schools,gives the younger set a chance to maketheir own decorative coasters to takehome, paint a piece of artwork on one ofmany easels that will be set up for them touse, or add their own brushstrokes to acommunity mural.

Kids can also take part in sidewalkchalk art at designated spots along SouthMain Street.

And what about music? Come to theAdrian Symphony Orchestra tent inNonprofit Row, where volunteers will beon hand to give visitors an introduction toplaying a musical instrument. Meanwhile,other organizations along South MainStreet will offer a variety of art activities oftheir own.

Car art: Watch as young artists create ‘the Art-A-Licious car’

Nearly 50 artists taking part in 2012 Chair-ity Auction NONPROFIT ROWSPOTLIGHTS LOCALORGANIZATIONS

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egular Art-A-Licious visitorsare already acquainted withone of our youngest

exhibitors, talented spraypaint artistHolly Perez. Now you can watch asHolly leads students from Adrian

College’s Art Rocks Kids summer artcamp in turning an old car into apiece of art before your eyes!

This summer, Art Rocks Kidscampers painted two cars to pro-mote the work of two local organi-

zations: Goodwill of SoutheastMichigan, which donated the cars,and Habitat for Humanity, whichdonated the paint. Those cars willbe displayed on South Main Streetduring Art-A-Licious, and a third

vehicle will be decorated on siteduring the festival.

Festivalgoers can also admirehoods decorated by students inthe collision repair and refinishprogram at the LISD TECH Center.

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Adrian CollegeAdrian Raging RollersAdrian Symphony OrchestraAdrian Youth Hockey Assoc.The CentreCity of AdrianGoodwill IndustriesHabitat for HumanityHOPE Community CenterInterConnectionsMSU Extension 4-H clubLenawee Humane SocietyLenawee PFLAGLenawee United WayLenawee WeaversLucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter

of the DARMontessori Children’s House of

LenaweeSiena Heights UniversityState-Line Gem & Mineral SocietyTecumseh Center for the ArtsW. G. Thompson House MuseumYMCA of Lenawee County

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John AhearnClay • Tecumseh, Michigan

Ever since high school I have hada passion for ceramics. For the pasteight years I have devoted my studiesto doing just that, focusing my timeand energies on my studio practice.My desire to learn more has neverbeen stronger, the more I uncover,the more I want to continue.

Susan AmstutzPainting • Adrian, Michigan

For Susan Amstutz, painting isan obsession. Oil and mixed mediapaintings show the variety anddepth of her vision, from richly tex-tured, mysterious abstractions tolush midwestern landscapes.Amstutz, a Michigan native,received a BFA from the Universityof Michigan in Painting andDrawing.

Cameo AndersonDigital painting • Adrian, Michigan

I am a fan of the weird and thewild. I love animals, Taco Bell, writ-ing and sleeping. My enjoyment ofworking in the visual arts field isincreased by my legal blindness —it’s fun to confound expectations.

Mike BarkerSculpture • Bay City, Michigan

Mike Barker earned his BFA atAdrian College where he internedat Flatlanders Sculpture. Ultimatelyhe was hired at Flatlanders, assist-ing Ken Thompson in building anderecting his sculpture. He has goneon to develop his own studio,Multimedia Designs in Bay City.Barker’s large-scale sculptures havebeen installed in Port Huron,Adrian, Saugatuck, and Canton. Hehas varied art interests includingceramics, ice sculpture, stone, andsteel. (Demos: Saturday 10 a.m. to4 p.m.)

C.J. BauschkaJewelry • Adrian, Michigan

What can I say, I'm a totallydevoted Bead Freak, designing, andinstructing in the art of Off-LoomBead Weaving. My passion for thisart form has grown past my wildestdreams into being a publishedartist. I teach weekly classes atAdrian's local Hobby Lobby. I'm avery proud Mom of eight amazingchildren and extremely in love withmy hubby Kevin. My life is blessedbeyond measure and God gets allthe glory for it.

Marcy BradleyPainting • Brooklyn, Michigan

The fine arts have been my pas-sion since a very young age. I amexperienced in several mediumssuch as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pho-tography and mixed media. Paint ismy favorite medium with which toexpress my creativity and my stylecan be defined by captivating colors,bold lines and organic movementsthroughout each piece.

Elizabeth BronsonJewelry • Tecumseh, Michigan

Pearl Kissed Jewelry is amother/daughter partnership ofEllen VanHully-Bronson and IsobelCary Bronson that started in 2004.Ellen draws a feminine inspirationfrom years of Architectural Designwhile Isobel’s training in MechanicalEngineering and Biochemistry lendorganic influence to her work. Theirjewelry is made of sterling silverand gold-filled metals with freshwa-ter pearls, gemstones and theoccasional Swarovski crystal.

Cindy BurghardtJewelry • Toledo, Ohio

It all began when I was gettingready to send my son off to col-lege. I ran across his bag of marblesand I wanted to do something dif-ferent with them. That’s how it allbegan. My creations consist of friedand un-fried, new, vintage, andantique marbles. I am having aball, or should I say a marble?

Marjorie CastleWatercolors • Adrian, Michigan

Watercolor is my favorite, butusing water based oils, acrylics, andspeed ball paints in monotypes hasbroadened my scope. Portraits inpastels, oils and pencil have been achallenge lately. I enjoy landscapes,portraits, everyday objects. Peoplein action and repose inspire me asdoes the beauty in nature.

Jerald ChatfieldWoodcarving • Tecumseh, Michigan

I have been woodcarving since1984. I’m mostly self-taught. Mostof my carvings are in relief, but I likeexperimenting with all facets of theart, including taking classes. I carvewith fellow carvers locally in a clubsetting, teach carving classes anddemonstrate the art of woodcarv-ing throughout the lost arts.(Demos: Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Benjamin K. CoffmanCeramics and paintingAdrian, Michigan

Ben Coffman is a graduate ofAdrian College who creates func-tional ceramic pieces andpaintings. He is mostly inspired byhistory, culture, and the shapes andcolors of nature while incorporat-ing these inspirations into his work.(Demos: Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Pat CooperWatercolor • Adrian, Michigan

As a graduate of Kendall Collegeof Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Iwork mostly in water-based media.Growing up in Detroit during theMotown years plus extensive travelto the Hermitage, the Louvre, theVatican, Israel, China and evenLapland have helped to mold thesecolorful visions. I invite others toshare the experience of original,affordable art. (Demos: Saturday 10a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Pat DeereStained Glass • Tecumseh, Michigan

I have had 25-plus years ofstained glass experience consistingmainly of custom designed glass-work for specific installations. Glassis my medium. I find the play oflight on it, how sun affects the col-ors and textures throughout theday, the story told within, and thefeeling derived from it cannot beduplicated by any other source.(Demos: Friday 4-7 p.m.)

Mike DickiePhotography • Adrian, Michigan

From experiencing the stark reali-ties of life during my law enforcementcareer with the federal government, Inow focus my retirement years pho-tographing the beauty of the worldaround me. I credit my ability toappreciate nature and share God’sbeauty to a decision I made July 24,2003, to bring God into my life as Ibattled my addiction to alcohol.

Brent Douge andLindsay Mylek-DougePottery • Lambertville, Michigan

Collectively we have over 30years of experience with clay.Through the repetitive and deliber-ate nature of throwing on thepotter’s wheel, we are able to findstructure and peace in a some-times chaotic world. Our piecesemploy traditional, glazed, andinnovative smoke fired techniques.Our studio, M.A.D. Pottery Studio, islocated in Lambertville, Michigan.

C. Corky DunsmoreCeramics • Bowling Green, Ohio

Caught by the craft of ceramics20+ years ago, C. Corky Dunsmoreapprenticed herself to teacher EdithFranklin at the 577 Foundation inPerrysburg, Ohio, to learn all thingspottery. Quitting her day job in2010, she launched her career as afull-time artist. Her work featuresfunctional and raku ware with hand-carved trees, vines, animals, coildesigns and multi-layered glazes.

Jan FoxPhotography • Adrian, Michigan

I have been involved in photog-raphy for many years. My primaryinterest in photography is the land-scape; both the large picture andup close view of the world right atmy feet. I have a secondary interestin architecture and macro photog-raphy and enjoy making abstractphotos from macro subjects.

Suzanne French-WillisPhotography • Tecumseh, Michigan

First camera in 1967, second anOlympus SLR in the mid ’70s, third aNikon SLR (F1 body) with a 35mm,50mm, and telephoto lenses. TheNikon was purchased in 1966 at acommissary in the Philippines. Nowthere is a Nikon Coolpix L110, a smallcamera with a good grip. It’s nice tohold and takes great pictures.

Melvin FullerPhotography • Milan, Michigan

My documentary photographyrecords scenes from the worldaround us, views that we see everyday but seldom take the time toreally look at. A career as aMechanical Engineer informs myworks, helping to distill my visioninto the simplest elements. For thisreason I favor black and whiteprints although on occasion I willfeature color scenes.

Amy GarnoCeramic mirrors • Palmyra, Michigan

Amy G. Garno is a local artistcompleting her BFA at Siena HeightsUniversity in 2013. Her workincludes painting, ceramics, andphotography. She has exhibited herwork at many places including SienaHeights University, Spring ArborCollege, the Adrian Public Library,and Pentamere Winery in Tecumseh.This is the second year she will beparticipating in the Chair-ity auctionat the Art-A-Licious festival.

Debra GauthierJewelry • Tecumseh, Michigan

A few years ago I took my firstjewelry-making class because Ineeded a creative outlet. From there,I developed a passion for jewelry-making. I specialize in beadedearrings and bracelets, althoughmy newest interest is up-cycledjewelry and accessories. I love cre-ating jewelry, and even more, tosee people looking great in mycreations.

Mary GautzPhotography • Adrian, Michigan

I’m currently taking classes atSiena Heights University, workingtowards a Bachelor of Arts Degree.Nature photography is my maininterest at this time. I hope you willenjoy seeing nature through myphotography. I recently discoveredthe fun in making paper and creat-ing handmade books. Visit mywebsite to see more of my works:www.marys-loft.com.

Lee GibbFelted and straw couture hatsJackson, Michigan

Presenting “Chapeau,” couturehats for the woman of discriminat-ing taste. Lee Gibb, art teacher,entrepreneur, fiber artist presentsrunway-appropriate chapeaus forthe carriage trade.

Janet GrahamJewelry • Adrian, Michigan

I took my first silversmithingclass in junior high in the ’70s andloved it. I then took all of the metal-smithing classes offered at collegeas well. I have always enjoyedworking with metal — there areendless possibilities. I make eachpiece an original so there is alwayssomething new! (Demos: Saturday4-7 p.m.)

Bill HaasAcrylicsOregon, Ohio

Putting thoughts and emotionson canvas is one of the most enjoy-able things in life I do. AlthoughI’ve had no formal training, I’ve hadlots of coats of paint.

Kelly HaehlJewelry and ceramicsSterling Heights, Michigan

Kelly loves making awesomeobjects in several different medi-ums, from pop tab jewelry andpurses to fun and functional pot-tery. She believes a quirky, colorfulobject can bring happiness intopeoples’ lives and strives to makethings that can be cherished andenjoyed.

Mark HainesMetalworkingAdrian, Michigan

Mark Haines completed hisundergraduate studies at SienaHeights University. After graduationhe started Mark HainesMetalsmithing in Brooklyn, N.Y.,where he began to develop hisinterest in architectural metals.Haines earned his MFA atCranbrook Academy of Art andteaches at Adrian College and isthe founder of Dog Star Metals LLC.(Demos: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Sarah HenryPaintingAdrian, Michigan

Sarah Henry is a Monroe nativewho graduated in 2010 with a BFAfrom Adrian College and currentlyworks in the Adrian CollegeDepartment of Art & Design asDigital TA and graphic designer.She also does freelance work aswell as painting. Her paintings havebeen displayed in the LCVA Galleryin shows such as “From the Heart”in 2012.

Linda JacobsMosaic and fused glassAdrian, Michigan

I try to recycle things for reuse inmy work — old plywood, hand-cutframing strips, reused andreworked fused glass, and uncon-ventional items such as pens,pencils, flatware, art brushes, cop-per scraps, bark, stones, etc.Watching peoples’ expressionswhen they discover what they’relooking at is priceless!

Cindy L. JaquaFabric • Adrian, Michigan

I have been sewing since I couldreach the pedal of the sewingmachine, from doll clothes to myown clothing. I have tried manyother crafts but always return tothe sewing. I have made a tacocostume to curtains (that I tea-dyed sheets to make) and so muchbetween. I enjoy recycling thingssuch as jean skirts.

Lisa KahlerPhotography • Tecumseh, Michigan

Kaptured by Lisa Kahler wasstarted just over a year ago aftermany years of art and photographyexperience, both in class and handson work. I recently moved fromTexas to Michigan and looking for-ward to building my career here.My work consists of photographstaken by me; put into matted/framed pieces, greeting/note cardsand wrapped canvas.

Gabriele KeckPhotography • Adrian, Michigan

My name is Gabby and I am ayoung photographer in the mak-ing. I am 14 years old and I love thefeeling of having a camera in myhands. I discovered my talent lastsummer by just taking pictures offlowers in my backyard and editingthem on my computer. I haven’tput my camera down since!

Mary KellyFelted purses • Adrian, Michigan

Mary Kelly is a self-taught fiberartist. Her specialty is felted pursesand pins. Each item is uniquelydesigned and created using merinowool. They are then embellished witha variety of materials such as feathersand beads. She also enjoys creatingchildren’s garments. Samples of herwork can be seen on her blog,kellyofadrian.wordpress.com.(Demos: Saturday 1-4 p.m.)

Kelsey KeyesBeadwork and jewelrySaline, Michigan

Kelsey Keyes (pronounced like“eyes”) uses her background in sci-ence and love of the natural worldto inform her artistic creations,from beaded bee colonies drippingwith beaded honey and photo-graphs of beaded objects in the“real” and natural world to flowersmade from aluminum cans. Shestrives to mix naturalistic detailwith whimsy and wonder. (Demos:Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Lorna Kipke andMegan LunsfordMixed media • Brooklyn, Michigan

We are a mother and daughterteam and have been creatingunique and original pieces of artfor most of our lives. We lovebeing creative using lots of differ-ent mediums. Therefore ourartwork consists of a wide array ofpieces from: photography, water-colors, acrylic on canvas, andmixed media collages, to handpainted totes and handbags, andhandcrafted jewelry.

Kevin KwiatkowskiCeramics • Canton, Michigan

I studied art at Adrian Collegeand ceramics at Hood College inMaryland. My main focus is func-tional pottery, from berry bowlsand tea cups to flasks and musicalinstruments.

LIST OF ART FAIR EXHIBITORS

Susan Matych-HagerGlasswork • Adrian, Michigan

I am Professor Emeritus of Musicat Siena Heights University.Beadmaking is a recent passion forme. I have been very fortunate tohave my work represented in the lastsix annual prestigious juried exhibitssponsored by the InternationalSociety of Glass Beadmakers. Mybeads have been published in Bead& Button, The Flow, Ornament, andProfitable Glass Quarterly magazines.(Demos: Friday 4-7 p.m.)

Gwen MaxamPottery • Britton, Michigan

I’m a retired auto worker whodidn’t discover the joy of playing inthe mud until after retirement. I ama graduate of Adrian College andam now following my dreams.

Connie McComb-BrownDigital art and printmakingAdrian, Michigan

Connie McComb-Brown hasbeen a portrait photographer inLenawee County for over 28 years.Currently she teaches digital pho-tography and art history classes forJackson Community College. Shehas traveled to Korea and Japan andaround the U.S. teaching the trade.

Sharon K MillerJewelry • Tecumseh, Michigan

A graduate of Adrian Collegewith a double major in art and jour-nalism, Sharon K Miller creates herjewelry from semi-precious gems,glass and metal beads, crystals, andcolored wire. She enjoys findingnew bead options wherever shetravels. Her jewelry business makesan interesting counterpoint to herprofession as a graphic designer fora magazine publishing company.

Mary MolnarMixed-media paintingClarkston, Michigan

Mary Molnar is a lover of words,humanity enthusiast, and polka-dotaficionado. After graduating fromAdrian College in May 2011, Molnarnow resides in her mother’s base-ment in Clarkston and spends herdays staying up too late, talking toher cat, and continuing on her pathto enlightenment through artisticexpression ... and loving every minuteof it. (Demos: Saturday 1-4 p.m.)

David MontiePencil Sketching • Adrian, Michigan

When I first started it was just ahobby I enjoyed. As time passedand I grew as an artist I realized itwas not only my passion but alsomy career. My goal is to bring myart to life so as you gaze into one ofmy pieces you feel like you are apart of the sketch.

Kimberly Myers-PinkelPainting • Lake Orion, Michigan

Kimberly Myers-Pinkel earned aBFA from Eastern Michigan

University and has studied figura-tive drawing with Sari Khoury atCentral Michigan University. Sheworks in a variety of mediums,recently primarily in acrylic paintingand monoprints. Her use of mini-mal color balances with intricatetextures and brush work.

Jeffrey O’ConnorColoring books • Adrian, Michigan

I create fun and unique coloringfor ages 10 and up. Geometric andsymmetric designs are all handdesigned and not computer gener-ated. Custom framed or laminateddrawings are available. You can useyour name, your kids’ or grandkids’names, or school or business names.

Gail PalpantPainting • Adrian, Michigan

After 40 years of painting, GailPalpant can be found in her Adrianbased studio creating mostly por-traits for her clients. She has acombined style of impression andrealism and her passion encom-passes the capturing of humanemotion, the excitement of color,and the beauty of God’s creation.(Demos: Saturday 4-7 p.m.)

Paul PalpantPottery • Adrian, Michigan

Paul Palpant retired in 2010. Hehas been actively participating inthe Community Clay Program atAdrian College since then. Havingnever taken an art class before in hislife, he was challenged by his wife touse the other side of his mathemati-cal brain.

Jo PeckPainting • Adrian, Michigan

I’ve been drawing ever since Ican remember. I started paintingabout 20 years ago. I chose acrylicsbecause the colors are so vibrantand the medium is “forgiving.”Flowers are my passion and to beable to put that beauty on canvas isan astonishing process. I’m constantlylearning and trying new techniquesto bring that beauty to life.

Holly PerezSpraypaint art • Adrian, Michigan

I am a 15-year-old artist whodoes spraypaint and graffiti art andloves to dance. (Demos: Ongoing.)

Amy PhilpCeramics • Adrian, Michigan

After teaching high schoolEnglish for 30 years, Amy Philp isenjoying retirement by exploringceramic sculpture at Adrian College.(Demos: Friday 4-7 p.m.)

Christopher ReedCeramics • Hillsdale, Michigan

Christopher recently graduatedfrom Adrian College in 2011 with aBachelor’s in Fine Art. For the lasttwo years he has been primarilyworking with slip cast porcelainvessels with strong geometric

design. Christopher is a teachingassistant for Adrian College andrecently worked at InterlochenCenter for the Arts. (Demos:Saturday 1-4 p.m.)

Jim & Chris RicknerGemstone jewelryHudson, Michigan

We have a lapidary set up in thegarage and have been cutting andpolishing stones for the past severalyears. Rough stones have been pur-chased from estate sales, gemshows, individuals and over theinternet from all over the world. Wepurchase whole rocks and slabs.Each is unique, never knowing whata stone will look like till cut.

Teri RitterJewelry • Dexter, Michigan

Teri Ritter is an emerging artist intextile arts focusing on Kumihimojewelry. Teri has an eye for colorand composition. Having greatrespect for the history of the art ofKumihimo, Teri takes great pride inensuring every piece is a work of art.

Lorraine K. RushGlass beads and jewelryOttawa Lake, Michigan

I love melting glass and creatingbeads that I can add to nearly any-thing. Glass as a medium is limitlessand I am intent on exploring thepossibilities.

David SchambergerPhotography • Adrian, Michigan

David Schamberger received hisBFA in photography from SienaHeights University in 2009. His sen-ior art show was a documentationproject on local farming. He hasparticipated in Art-A-Licious for thepast three years. David is availableto photograph weddings, seniorportraits, and family portraits.

Vicki SchmuckerPhotography • Blissfield, Michigan

Vicki Schmucker is a photogra-pher with The Daily Telegram. Inaddition, she and Lad Strayer worktogether in a photography busi-ness called wePhoto.

Jill ShafferPainting • Adrian, Michigan

Jill Shaffer is a longtime artistwhose primary media include pas-tel, oil and watercolor. he belongsto several area arts organizationsand has been honored at shows inTexas, Jackson, and Adrian.

Barb ShounJewelry • Sylvania, Ohio

What started out as a hobbyturned me into a bead addict. Ihave been doing shows for aboutseven years to keep the addictiongoing. All my pieces are one-of-a-kind designs. I use only qualityfindings and semi-precious stones,pearls, crystals, and also makemany pieces with polymer clay.

Carolyn SilerWatercolors • Adrian, Michigan

Carolyn Marsai Siler is enjoyingart after retirement from a career asan Occupational Therapist. Shespecializes in pastels but alsoenjoys watercolors, pencil drawingsand oil painting. She is known forher portrait work, still life and land-scape pieces. Carolyn has lived inAdrian since 1971.

Lynn SouthwardWoodturning and woodworkingPalmyra, Michigan

I am a cabinet maker who hasevolved into an artist — someonewho loves woodworking and cre-ating beautiful art out of wood.Even though my “day job” is ownerof Southward Custom WoodProducts in Blissfield, my prefer-ence is woodturning using bothMichigan woods and exotics fromall over the world. (Demos:Saturday 1-4 p.m.)

Lad StrayerDigital photographyAdrian, Michigan

Lad Strayer is a photographerwith The Daily Telegram. In addi-tion, he and Vicki Schmucker worktogether in a photography busi-ness called wePhoto.

Ben SuydamPhotography • Adrian, Michigan

I enjoy living the better part of mylife through the viewfinder of mycamera; there is something aboutcapturing a photograph that keepsmy soul alive and motivated. I havebeen photographing for about 5years now and currently attend WCCin Ann Arbor. The name of my photobusiness is STIL (Spread The Inner Love)Photography, which is what I intend todo with my photographic work.

Thomas ThieryPainting • Adrian, Michigan

Thomas Thiery is a native ofIndiana and the Chicago area. Heattended the Art Institute of Chicagoand worked for a number of years inthe illustration studio of Stephens,Biondi, DeCicco. He also graduatedfrom Western Michigan Universityand received a masters’ degree in artfrom Eastern Michigan University.(Demos: Saturday 4-7 p.m.)

Carlos TobarOil on canvas • Adrian, Michigan

I am a graphic artist, a painter,and a printer residing in Adrian,Michigan. I enjoy oil painting andworking in my press studio on woodblocks. (Demos: Friday 4-7 p.m.)

Mary TomellPainting • Adrian, Michigan

Mary received her BFA fromSiena Heights University in 1978and has continued to pursue artis-tic endeavors ever since. Herfavorite subjects for painting areanimals and nature in general.

Simon TomellForged ironwork • Adrian, Michigan

Simon has been blacksmithingfor over 8 years and is currently inhis fifth season as the blacksmith atSauder Village in Archbold, Ohio.His work ranges from functionalironworks such as fire pokers tosculptural works to jewelry.

DallasWalterFabric artAdrian, Michigan

Dallas Walter and Patti Studnickahave been tie-dying and hand-dying t-shirts, scarves and otheritems for two years. They have par-ticipated in the Adrian FarmersMarket and vendored at smallmusic festivals. They enjoy experi-menting with a wide variety ofcolors, patterns and designs.

CraigWeatherbyGlass • Adrian, Michigan

I blow glass using the traditionalVenetian technique. I make hollowforms and solid sculpture. All my workpossesses an environmental theme.

Scott WeaverCeramicsHorton, Michigan

I grew up working, from age 10until 40, as a stone mason, thenstudied tile making for four years atPewabic Pottery in Detroit. Beganworking as a full time tile maker in2001. Our studio is located in an1870’s post and beam barn, whichwe disassembled, moved twomiles, then restored using periodlumber and hardware. (Demos:Saturday 4-7 p.m.)

CorneliaWendeJewelry and wooden wall hangingsAnn Arbor, Michigan

My work has always been inspiredby my immediate environmentwhere I find material for uniquejewelry. The designs showcase thevariety and beauty of nature as wellas its fragility. My jewelry piecesare all individually designed andhandmade by me. Besides naturalmaterials I use sterling silver, sinesilver, copper and bronze.

Char-LeneWilkins3-D fabric birds and fabric bags(purses) •Adrian, Michigan

Char-Lene Wilkins is a retired highschool teacher who is indulging inher fantasy to be an artist.

SteveWright and MarkWagarGlasswork • Riga, Michigan

Steve and Mark create sculpturalworks of art within the medium ofglass. We have combined both ofour ideas and talents to produceour artwork.

Scott WoernerMirrors • Adrian, Michigan

I have displayed only at Art-A-Licious and my senior year at Sienaand am looking forward to display-

ing more often. I have new ideasfor mirrors and look forward to dis-playing them in 2013.

Larry YoakumCeramics and woodAdrian, Michigan

I took ceramics while at AdrianHigh School and while attendingSiena Heights University from1977-81. After a 30-year hiatusdoing construction work, I returnedto pursue ceramics, taking anotherclass at Siena last year.

GROUP EXHIBITSAdrian College Art and DesignDepartmentMixed media • Adrian, Michigan

The Art and Design Departmentat Adrian College will present arange of media including ceramics,painting, metals, printmaking, sculp-ture, drawing, fibers, digital media,and photography by selectedalumni. AC’s art curriculum is sensi-tive to preparing students for careersin the arts including design andphotography, art therapy, illustration,arts management, art education,and arts entrepreneurship.

Adrian Public Schools Visual ArtsMixed media • Adrian, Michigan

The goal of the visual arts in APSis to insure all students have afoundation and experience in thecreative process allowing them toexplore, reflect and observe the cul-ture, history and techniques of theart world, applying this knowledgeto their daily lives. Proceeds willbenefit APS visual arts programsthrough the Adrian Schools EducationalFoundation. (Demos: Ongoing.)

Bead Therapy GroupBeading • Adrian, Michigan

The Bead Therapy Group is agroup of women and a few menwho have been taking classes frombead artist CJ Bauschka. Learningthe art of off-loom bead weaving,each student creates their ownstyle and all work is one of a kind.

Hidden Beauty contestantsPhotography

This booth features entries fromthe Art-A-Licious "Hidden Beauty"photography contest featuringdowntown Adrian buildings.

SHU’s FinestAdrian, Michigan

Artistic selection was made byteaching faculty of the SienaHeights University Visual ArtsProgram. The selections represent“SHU’s Finest.” We are proud to haveselected work that represents ourtop students, BFA candidates, facultyand alumni. Ceramics, painting,sculpture, printmaking and mixed-medium pieces are showcased. Aportion of each sale will be donatedto the SHU afterschool arts program.

LIST OF ART FAIR EXHIBITORS

rt is the universal language. In a world of nearly7 billion people, it’s easy to find differences.Discover how

we all have somethingin common — thedesire to express our-selves with art.

This eye-openingexhibit will change theway you see the world.It features 24 paintingsfrom the Art BeyondBorders collectionthat show how artdefies the barriers oflanguage and time, ofculture and economics.

Art Beyond Borders is being brought to Adrianthrough a partnership between Adrian PublicSchools, the Adrian Public Library, Siena HeightsUniversity, Adrian College and Art-A-Licious.

he Adrian Public Library is pleased to host mystery authorSharon Fiffer, author of the Jane Wheel mystery series,during Art-A-Licious. Fiffer will meet fans and sign copies

of her newest book at 1 p.m. Saturday.Fiffer did not begin her writing career as a mystery author. She

only found her inner Nancy Drew after co-editing threeacclaimed collections of literary memoirs.

“I was spending two weeks at Ragdale, anartist’s colony in Lake Forest, Illinois, beginningwork on my own collection of stories based ongrowing up in and around my parents’ tavern, TheE Z Way Inn,” Fiffer explains. “Looking around myquiet room in this beautiful Arts and Crafts house onthe prairie, I started playing around with a ‘what-if ’scenario, and, by the end of the day, I had writtenthe first 20 pages of ... something ... which I was call-ing ‘Stuff’ and which later, almost entirelyunchanged, became the first chapter of ‘Killer Stuff.‘

Besides her mystery novels. Fiffer’s short storieshave been published in several literary magazines.She lives in the Chicago area with her husband.

E VENTS & ACTIVIT IESAuthor of Jane Wheel mysteries will speak,sign newest book at Adrian Public Library

ondering about the newsculptures you see in down-town Adrian? Ken

Thompson from the MidwestSculpture Initiative will tell you allabout them in a tour that starts at 11a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the AdrianPublic Library.

Funding for the displays was madepossible through the Maurice andDorothy Stubnitz Foundation and theFee Estate Trust Fund and supported bythe Adrian Public Library, Adrian Parks &Recreation and the Adrian DowntownDevelopment Authority. Besides bring-ing beauty and interest to Adrian’s

downtown, the sculptures are for sale.The sculpture pictured here is also

the subject of this year’s Art-A-LiciousT-shirt, designed by David Montie. Thecity of Adrian is working with a groupof volunteers to raise money to pur-chase the sculpture and keep it onpermanent display in the courtyardbehind Adrian City Hall.

nn Arbor-based Wild SwanTheater will present “Frogand Toad” at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 22, at the AdrianPublic Library,in a magicalexperience forchildren inpre-K throughsecond grade.

Frog andToad, two ofchildren’sauthor ArnoldLobel’s most beloved characters, showhow good friends help each otherthrough thick and thin, cheering eachother through the hard times and cel-ebrating life’s joys. Join Frog and Toadas they greet spring, plant a garden,and share a basket of cookies.

Wild Swan Theater has beendelighting family audiences since1980 with performances that blend

storytelling, movement, and musicinto magical, accessible experiences.

The troupe is nationally known forits ingenious artistry, its innovative

audience accessibly program, andits projects for participants withdisabilities. To learn more, visitwww.wildswantheater.org.

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AT A GLANCEMystery authorSharon Fiffer willmeet fans and signcopies of hernewest book,“Lucky Stuff,” at1 p.m. Saturday,Sept. 22, at theAdrian PublicLibrary.

Tour theArt Discoverytrail withKen Thompson

‘Art Beyond Borders’exhibit to be displayedduring Art-A-Licious

Curious about roller derby? The AdrianRaging Rollers will put on a “basics ofroller derby” demonstration during

Art-A-Licious at 7 p.m. Friday along WestMaumee Street. Learn about the sport,the skills involved in gameplay, and more.

Each player has a different derbyname and persona, and the club willoffer derby-related art experiences all

weekend. Stop by and learn about thisinteresting and unique recreationalactivity!

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y Adventure Theater, aMason-based company runby Siena Heights University

alumna Shelly Smith, will return toArt-A-Licious this year for moretheatrical fun!

My Adventure Theater brings over15 years of performance and chil-dren’stheaterexperienceto thisevent. Thestage ishandicapaccessibleand thetroupe can accommodate specialneeds as well. Young performers willbe led by a group of award-winning,trained professionals who valuefamily and excellence. Shows will beoffered at several times throughoutSaturday afternoon.

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Wilson Foundation Stage putslocal youth in the spotlight

rt-A-Licious invites youngpeople from ages 5 to 18 toperform on the Elizabeth

Ruthruff Wilson Foundation stage atthe festival.

The stage will have a new locationand a new look this year. It will be an8-foot by 12-foot platform with an18-inch rise, and it will be located onNorth Main Street near Sauce ItalianGrill and Pub.

Performers will include Rio Doyle,Charlie Southwell, the Slupe Sisters,actors from the cast of “Annie,” theAdrian High School Jazz Band and theMadison Performing Arts Club.

Individuals or groups who wouldlike an opportunity to sing, play aninstrument, dance or perform a talenton stage in a fun, low-pressure settingcan contact Julie Dolan at jdolan@adrian.k12.mi.us or 517-266-4523.

The stage is sponsored by theElizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation,which supports music and performingarts education in Lenawee County.

About the ElizabethRuthruffWilson Foundation

For roughly the last 35 years of herlife, Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson was asteady participant, friend and sup-porter of the arts in Tecumseh. Sheparticularly believed in furthering themusic education for local youth and

taught violin lessons until well intoher 80s. The Elizabeth Ruthruff WilsonFoundation is dedicated to supportingmusic and the performing arts. Since

her death in 2001, the foundation hascontinued to carry out her wishes.Learn more about the foundation atelizabethwilsonfoundation.org.

Cast members from the Croswell Opera House’s production of “Annie”perform on the Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation stage during the2011 Art-A-Licious festival in downtown Adrian.

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Shelly Smith leads children in aMy AdventureTheater perform-ance at Art-A-Licious in 2011.

Wrap up the weekend with a free family movie

Youth activities atArt-A-Licious aresponsored by the

Adrian Kiwanis Club

It’s become an Art-A-Licious tradition: On Saturday night, as artists packup their tents and the festival winds up for another year, kids and parentspull up their lawn chairs and blankets and settle in to watch a movie on

a giant outdoor screen.This year’s free family movie is a 2011 animated film about a clever fairy-tale

cat, featuring the voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis,Billy Bob Thornton and Amy Sedaris. The movie, to be shown on North MainStreet on the Croswell Opera House’s outdoor screen, starts at sunset andruns 90 minutes. Chairs and blankets are recommended.

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Lost Arts practitioners returnSpinning, weaving and other crafts

from the past will be on display inthe Lost Arts area at Art-A-Licious.This year’s Lost Arts exhibitorsinclude Doris Brzezicki demon-strating weaving and spinning,Richard Brzezicki showinghis stained glass, BarbDeLosSantos demonstratinghow to make homemadesoap, Beverly Larsen knittingon her 1880s vintage circularsock-knitting machine, and MartieLubinski demonstrating the art ofspinning wool.

Peter Barr, professor of art history atSiena Heights University, will lead atwo-hour walking tour of Adrian’sDennis and State Streets historic dis-trict during Art-A-Licious on Saturday,Sept. 22. The tour will begin inside theLenawee County Historical Museum at

1 p.m. and will focus on the keyarchitectural features of 10 differenthouse styles in the district. Along theway, Barr will also discuss Adrian’srich history and some of the peoplewho made the city prosperous. Wearcomfortable shoes.

Historic buildings: A walking tour

PLAY THE ADRIAN HIGHSCHOOL ART HISTORYMINI-GOLF COURSE

At the end of last year AndreaMiller’s and Ryan Bills’ art anddesign classes at Adrian HighSchool created an art historyputt-putt course. Nine holes fromthe course will add to the festivi-ties at Art-A-Licious. Each hole isdesigned around a famous artist,including Monet, Picasso, Warholand Dali. The putt-putt course isfully functional, and visitors canpick up clubs (provided byGoodwill) at the information tentat the Four Corners.

EMPTY BOWLS Art doesn’t have tobe just for people! Pi Benio, Courtney Braymanand Amara Karapas will make and decoratedog bowls throughout Art-A-Licious as afundraiser for the Humane Society.Personalized bowls are available as well.

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ENTERTAINMENTMaumee Street Stage features diverse range of entertainers

It’s a full weekendat the Croswell!The Croswell Opera House willpresent two shows duringArt-A-Licious weekend!

The Rat Pack LoungeHaving left some unfinished

business back on Earth, Frank,Dean and Sammy are sent byGod to make good on an unful-filled promise to Vic, the owner ofthe Rat Pack Lounge. Together,the boys have one night to makethings right. Includes more than30 hits such as “My Way,” “WhatKind of Fool Am I,” “EverybodyLoves Somebody” and more.Dates: Sept. 21 (3 p.m.),

Sept. 22 (8 p.m.), Sept. 23 (3 p.m.),Sept. 28 (8 p.m.), Sept, 29 (8 p.m.),Sept. 30 (3 p.m.)Admission: $28 (adult), $25

(students/seniors), $15 (children)

The Irish Comedy TourThe Irish Comedy Tour takes

the party atmosphere of a Dublinpub and combines it with a bois-terous, belly-laugh trio. Thesecomedians, whose ancestors hailfrom the Emerald Isle, haveappeared on The Bob & TomShow, Comedy Central,Showtime, and many more net-works and venues. Don’t miss thehilarity as they tear apart as wellas validate all of those Irish mythsand stereotypes.One showonly: Sept. 21 (9 p.m.)Admission: $19 (main floor),

$16 (balcony).

To purchase tickets:� Visit the box office at

129 E. Maumee St., Adrian� Call 517-264-SHOW� Go to croswell.org

The following entertainers will per-form on the Maumee Street Stage atArt-A-Licious, located near the AdrianPublic Library on East Maumee Streetand in front of the food and beer tent.

FRIDAY4:30 p.m.: Various international

dancers by The Dance Center.5:30 p.m.: Uprizin (Caribbean steel

band).6:30 p.m.: Ellas Band (Greek music).7:30 p.m.: The Diggers (Irish

band).8:40 p.m.: Los

Hermanos Villegas(Tejano music).

SATURDAY10 a.m.: Adrian

High SchoolMarching Band.11 a.m.: Keith

Dalton (harmonica).Noon: Rhythm Dance Crew.12:30 p.m.: Lady Blues Choir.1:30 p.m.: Encore Dance Studio.2 p.m.: The Chosen Phew (barber-

shop singers).3 p.m.: The Tecumseh Fiddlers.4 p.m.: Cynthia Kaay Bennett (jazz

singer) and band.5:30 p.m.: Alias (classic rock).6:30 p.m.: The Dan Kesterke Band.8 p.m.:Mid Lyfe Crysis (classic rock).

Los Hermanos Villegas

The Tecumseh Fiddlers

CynthiaKaay Bennett

The Chosen Phew

Mid Lyfe Crysis

The Diggers

International Night: Friday, Sept. 21Tickets: $10 for five tastes. Serving time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Enjoy food and music from around the world and different regions of the United Statesin a celebration of diversity that coincides with International Day of Peace!

Participating restaurants include Ahmos, Big Boy, the Governor Croswell Tea Room,the Hathaway House, Puerto Mex Latino Grill, Sauce Italian Grill and Pub, andWOW Cafe and Wingery. Plus enjoy a night of international music and dance

on our Maumee Street stage!