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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2000Auburn Arts Commission Monday, March 13, 2000 MINUTES Commissioners present: Herman Ansingh, Paul Dodsworth, Bonnie Egbert, Don Gardner, Lynn Norman, Genie Sprenger and John Stanphill Commissioners absent: Cheryl Hosking, Steve LePenske, Bobby Medina, Pam Smith, Barbie Sharrard (all excused) Staff present: Susan Sagawa, cultural programs manager, Loft Corso, cultural programs specialist Chair Paul Dodsworth Called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. I. Introductions and approval of minutes Chair Dodsworth introduced visitor Roseanne Campagna Roller, a local artist. Susan Sagawa asked that the February minutes be amended to reflect that Commissioner Barbie Sharrard was present. Commissioner Herman Ansingh moved that the minutes be approved as amended. Commissioner Gertie Sprenger seconded the motion. MOTION APPROVED II. BRAVO! Update Susan Sagawa said four events remain in the 13-performance BRAVO! season: Peking Acrobats, April 2, only a few side seats remain in the lower orchestra; Harpist Bronn Journey on April 8; Clay Martin Puppet Theatre's "King Arthur, April 15; and Radost Folk Ensemble on Mother's Day, May 14. The house count for both shows of"Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," March 3 and 4 was 1,116. The ticket revenue covered Encore Playhouse's performance fee. Ms. Sagawa announced the proposed line-up for the fall portion of the 2000-2001 BRAVO! Season: Saturday, Oct. 14, Seattle Opera, "Young Singers in Recital" 7:30 p.m., Auburn Riverside Theatre Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21, Evergreen City Ballet, "Giselle" 7:30 p.m., Auburn Performing Arts Center Saturday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 29, 2:30 p.m., Auburn Symphony Orchestra Auburn Performing Arts Center (more) March Arts Commission minutes Page 2 Kids' BRAVO! Saturday, Nov. 4, Payne (Magician), performance based on Harry Potter books 2 p.m., Auburn Riverside Theatre Saturday, Dec. 16, Tim Noah's Holiday Show 2 p.m., Auburn Riverside Theatre III. Update on Shades of Summer Concerts and 4th of July Festival Loft Corso reported on the Shades of Summer lineup and 4t~ of July entertainment. Kids Summer Sounds Every Wednesday, July 19 to Aug. 16 12:30 p.m. (note new time) at Les Gove Park, 11t~ and Auburn Way S. July 19, Rhys Thomas July 26, Thistle Theatre Aug. 2, Alleyoop Aug. 9, Evergreen City Ballet Aug. 16, The Rockaroos Sundown at Game Farm Park Every Friday, July 14 to Aug. 11 7 p.m. at Len Chapman Amphitheatre, Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE July 14, The Great Pretenders July 21, Unexpected Productions--Improvisational Theatre July 28, The Gentlemen Jugglers Aug. 4, Total Experience Gospel Choir Aug. 11, Jillian Douglas The Fourth of July entertainment Main Stage---Second Wind, classic hits Kids' Stage---The Reptile Man, Linda Severt's "Juggletunes" and Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre's "Off the Wall." Roving entertainment--Mark Wilson, stilt walker Staff sent out applications for Fourth booths to craft and non-profit food vendors and community groups. Staff will contact the Auburn Valley Arts Association to invite the group back to present ajuried art show and art demonstrations. A wood carver will also do carving demonstrations. (more) March Arts Commission minutes Page 3 Old Navy will serve as a festival sponsor again with $1,500 in sponsorship dollars and $500 in girl certificates. The sponsorship money will support the Kids' Stage and Craft Comer. IV. Public Art Ms. Sagawa said the Nancy Evans and Dennis Mce piece is successfully installed at the new library. The library will host a private reception, Friday, April 14. All commissioners will receive an invitation. The event is a fund-raiser for the library. The artists will be there at 7 p.m. The Auburn Symphony will have a table with information about its May concerts. Wednesday, April 19, is the library's general opening and ribbon cutting. Saturday, May 6, is the grand opening featuring all-day festivities and entertainment. Ms. Sagawa said Commissioner Steve LePenske took photos of the artists at work. The commission will display the photos with text explaining the process of making the public art piece.in a case at the library.- The library in collaboration with the commission is producing a brochure with an essay and photos about the piece. The arts commission's public art committee, Herman Ansingh, Lynn Norman, Cheryl Hosking, Steve LePenske, Barbie Sharrard and Don Gardner, will meet Tuesday, March 28, at 3 p.m. to discuss a proposed city banner project. V. Other business Commissioner Lynn Norman said the South County Journal has postponed its arts fundraiser, originally planned for this fall, to next spring or fall. The paper hopes to bring in matching funds to pay for the event. Organizers are considering hosting the event at the Museum of Flight. There was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. The next regular meeting is Monday, April 10, 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1.