“Local living treasure” is probably one of those phrases that has lost much of its meaning through overuse, and should be retired. But before we ban that cliche, let’s use it just one more time to describe a man who really deserves it. Maurice Lapp, 87, known to [...]
The characters from Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strips have appeared in many media, from animated films to plush dolls. Among the most interesting "Peanuts"-inspired projects are the paintings and silkscreen prints of Southern California artist Tom Everhart. The new Norcal Modern gallery at 115 Plaza St. in Healdsburg [...]
Perplexus, the three-dimensional, labyrinthine puzzle invented by Santa Rosa Junior College art teacher Michael McGinnis, was named Game of the Year on Saturday, Feb. 9, by the Toy Industry Association in New York. Worldwide balloting for the honor began last November, with association members, consumers, retailers and journalists [...]
The Sonoma County Museum’s “IMBY” exhibit is a hit. More than 400 people attended the opening reception last Friday, Jan. 25. A lecture about the show on Sunday, Jan. 27, also was well-attended, said Pat Lenz, one of the exhibit’s organizers. The exhibit’s title is new take on the old [...]
One of of the more interesting art exhibits in Sonoma County every year is the “Invitational Exhibition” at the Graton Gallery, in tiny but lively downtown Graton. Owned and operated by a partnership of nine local artists, the gallery picks the best among the owners’ working artistic peers in the [...]
Here’s a different kind of sister act. Ceramic sculptors Jane Burton and Tyler Burton will debut their first collaborative exhibition, titled "Sisters," on Saturday, Jan. 26, at A New Leaf Gallery/Sculpturesite located at Cornerstone in Sonoma. A reception for the artists will be held from 2 to 5 [...]
The “Peanuts” comic strip characters always have had a large and loyal fan base in Japan. Tourists from Japan are often among the visitors at Santa Rosa’s Charles Schulz Museum, dedicated to the life and work of the late creator of the strip. Now Charlie Brown and the gang return [...]
Graton artist Monty Monty, one of Sonoma County’s most popular artistic mavericks, is known for his whimsical creations assembled from found objects and long-lost curios. His latest exhibit, titled "Monty Monty's Traveling Air Show and Aeronautical Wonders," opens Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Finley Community Center at 2060 [...]
Ceramicist Julia Feld will be the new Artist in Residence at the Sonoma Community Center. Originally from Russia, Feld holds a BFA from San Jose State College and an MFA from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. The public is invited to meet the artist at a reception at [...]
Sonoma County art lovers who favor scenic vistas have two choices this month, with exhibits of landscape paintings on display at two local museums: (1) Sonoma County Museum’s two exhibits of work by 19th-century American master Thomas Cole — “Thomas Cole: Peace at Sunset” and “Wild Land: Thomas [...]
What is art? Whether it’s oil on canvas or actors on stage, dancers on their toes or comedians doing stand-up, Press Democrat staff writer Dan Taylor covers the fine and lively arts in Northern California. Meet the people, go behind the scenes and get ahead on what’s coming up.