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VISUAL ARTS | SCULPTURE | PHOTOGRAPHY | ARCHITECTURE | MUSIC October 2009 Charles Keiger Irene Ritter Robin Hood Michael Shane Neal In the Realm A Revelation Legendary The Master's of Possibility in Stone Photographer Touch Nashville Arts Magazine | October 2009 | 1 2 | October 2009 | Nashville Arts Magazine Nashville Arts Magazine | October 2009 | 3 You Know Us... 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Michael Rhodes: Deep Down Cool Bringing the thousands of elements together to guide the reader Painting ............................................... 18 through the content, I attempt to make the experience as effort- Charles Keiger: In The Realm of Possibility less as sitting on a train watching the scenery pass through a Architecture ........................................24 window. It is my job to take the reader on that journey, making Living in Art sure that the view is clear, stopping at all the stops and pointing Neighborhood Art ..............................30 out the landmarks as we move through the pages. The Germantown Connection Theater ................................................34 Ironically, for a creative person whose title includes the word Barry Scott: A Man For All Seasons “art,” it is my hope that what I do goes largely unnoticed. I am Sculpture ............................................38 the man behind the curtain. I am the conductor who makes your adventure through the scenery smooth and enjoyable. It’s just Irene Ritter: A Revelation in Stone what I like to do. Photography .......................................48 Robin Hood: Legendary Photographer This month we are happy to announce our new website! At Painting ...............................................58 Nashvilleartsmagazine.com you will find all the great content Michael Shane Neal: The Master’s Touch you see in the printed magazine, plus more great art, infor- Appraise It ........................................................................................... 68 Poetry ....................................................................................................72 mation, and articles about our creative community at large. I Theater ..................................................................................................74 encourage you to visit our site, to comment, and to get involved Anything Goes .....................................................................................76 in the Nashville arts. Happenings ......................................................................................... 80 Openings and Receptions................................................................ 84 Puzzler .................................................................................................. 92 Now back to the engine room...I mean, drawing board. My Favorite Painting .......................................................................... 98 Jeff Stamper Nashville Arts Magazine team: Art Director Kat Amano, Jerry Atnip, Rebecca Bauer, Beano, Larry Boothby, Lizza Connor Bowen, Ted Clayton, Matt Coale, Melissa Cross, Daysi, ON THE COVER: Charles Keiger's The Blackberries Linda Dyer, Cathy Faust, Madge Franklin, Greta Gaines, Joe Glazer, Valerie Hart, Daniel Hightower, Tim Hiber, Charlie Martin, Paul Polycarpou, Rita Puryear, Randy Read, Jim Reyland, Kami Rice, Anthony Scarlati, Sam Scarpine, Jeff Stamper, Katie Sulkowski, Kevin Tetz, Adrienne Thompson, Lindsey V. Thompson, Dave Turner, Lisa Venegas, Deborah Walden, Rob Williams, William Williams Published by St. Claire Media Group Contact Us at the Editorial Offices 644 West Iris Dr., 37204 Phone 615 383-0278 nashvilleartsmagazine.com © 2009 St. Claire Media Group. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction in part or in whole without written permission from the Publisher. Send any requests to reprint material to [email protected]. Subscription Customer Service 615 383-0278 [email protected] Letters We encourage readers to share their stories and reactions to Nashville Arts Magazine by sending emails to [email protected] or letters to the address above. We reserve the right to edit submissions for length and clarity. Advertising Inquiries For ad sales and media kit, visit Nashvilleartsmagazine.com or email [email protected]. 6 | October 2009 | Nashville Arts Magazine Nashville Arts Magazine | October 2009 | 7 Spotlight N O Yoga Gives! S ALD Raquel Bueno is a board member of the Sexual Assault Center, and N Y DO she also happens to be a yoga instructor. Earlier this summer, she R A combined her skills and passion to create a unique format for helping M OTO: H victims of sexual assault. P Hey Florence! September 10–12 Bueno started small with a few classes on Sundays in area parks. Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Cultural Enrichment Since then, she has launched Yoga Gives! which continues with and Nurse Wellness Committee presented the debut of the musical Hey twice-monthly classes in area parks with plans for becoming much Florence! September 10–12 at the Langford Auditorium of Vanderbilt bigger. Classes are free to participants, but donations are requested, University. Produced by Donna Glassford and written, composed and which go directly to support the programs of the Sexual Assault directed by Australian playwright Craig Christie, the musical is a celebra- Center (SAC). tion of the art of nursing. At times poignant and other times hilarious, the play explores the realities of what the typical day of a nurse entails. The next outdoor class is October 18 at Sevier Park 10:30 a.m. Some are called to this field while others are drawn there by chance. Beginning November 1, the class will move indoors, meeting every Regardless, it takes an extraordinary type of person to be a nurse—and a Sunday from 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. at Sanctuary Yoga in Green Hills. For special musical to give insight into these incredible individuals. all schedule times, contact Raquel Bueno at [email protected]; phone: 310-849-9761. This musical, which will be licensed to other hospitals, starred actual The Dermess Staff nurses from Vanderbilt Medical Center, and this is what really makes ABOVE: Featured Artist Pinkney Herbert the play work. The compassion and stoicism of the individuals called Artclectic to this vocation are never in question, and yet there is much playfulness University School of Nashville presents its 13th annual artclectic Art and humor that shows just how nurses keep themselves sane and moti- Show, October 22–25, at 2000 Edgehill Avenue. One of the city’s vated—either despite, or because of, their jobs. If there is any doubt as most prominent art events, artclectic returns with an expanded format to whether the play successfully captures the skill and warmth of the featuring more than 50 artists from the Southeast, a two-day special resolute and spirited people who choose to take on this often-underap- events program for kids, evening events, and several opportunities to preciated career, then you need only watch and listen to the audience: meet artists, attend demonstrations, and participate in discussions with standing ovation after standing ovation, shouts of laughter, and even a the artists. Jerry Dale McFadden is the juror for this year’s show. few misty eyes. You don’t have to be a nurse to enjoy Hey Florence! GALLERY AND WORKIN G STUDIO AT THE BA S E O F H I G HLAND S The community-wide party opens at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 23. Anton Weiss Abstract Admission is $10 per person. Every year, the party draws city leaders, Painting Demonstration arts patrons, collectors and art lovers. A free, hands-on workshop for Sunday, October 11, 2 p.m.–5 children and parents will take place on Saturday and Sunday in the p.m., everyone is invited to Tibbott Center. Kids of all ages can engage their creative energies join artist Anton Weiss for to make art out of objects that might otherwise go in the landfill. A a painting demonstration reception for the featured artist Pinkney Herbert in USN’s Tibbott held at the outdoor theater Center Gallery takes place on Friday, October 2, from 5 p.m. –7 p.m. behind Leiper’s Creek Gallery This evening event is free and open to the public. Herbert’s work will in Leiper’s Fork. Weiss’ be on display through artclectic. demo is a rare and wonder- ful opportunity to view a Admission is free and open to the public, from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. on Saturday master abstractionist will- I LAT R A and 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday. Whole Foods is sponsoring all of the food ing to share his many years C Olivia Daane Reische, “Angel Food”, Mixed Media on Canvas, 2009, 36 x 60