Spectrum June 2013 Issue - The Spectrum Magazine - Redwood ...

Cultural Events (Continued from page 10)
movies that will delight kids and adults alike,
including classics like “My Fair Lady” on June
13, along with newly released flicks such as “The
Hunger Games” on July 18 and “The Croods” on
Aug. 15, among many others. Come early for the
best seats (a limited number of chairs and tables
are available), bring your blankets and pick up
take-out food from any of the nearby wonderful
restaurants. Redwood City is the only city in
California offering surround-sound movies, so
come enjoy the scene and experience outdoor
“theater” with our 25-foot screen.
Music on the Square
Free music every week throughout the summer!
The 2013 season features 17 impressive concerts
not to be missed on Friday evenings from 6 to 8
p.m., beginning with Steelhorse on June 7. With
top-quality local and national musical performers
— from rock, blues and pop to Latin, reggae and
much more — music fans of all ages will be
thrilled to discover and enjoy our free summer
concert series, this year through Sept. 27.
Art on the Square
Art on the Square features the best in fine arts
and crafts for six juried special events, starting
on June 14 at Courthouse Square in downtown
Redwood City. Complementing Music on the
Square and the PAL Blues Festival, Art on the
Square showcases original painting, photography,
jewelry, glass, ceramics and more, at prices for
every budget. It’s great fun to wander the booths
and discover unique items at prices for every
budget. There’s also exquisite jewelry at every
show, and for those who can’t get enough of it
we’ve added Jewelry on the Square on July 12.
Plus, every Art on the Square event is combined
with great music, food and fun!
Kidchella: Kids’ Concert Series
Redwood City is proud to offer Kidchella, a new
music series especially for kids. For three Sundays
this summer, the ubiquitous Andy Z will be the Master
of Music and Play by bringing his high energy to
Courthouse Square. Sponsored by the Redwood
City Public Library, this new series will provide
a safe and fun environment for kids to dance
and enjoy live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
first event, on June 30, will feature Alison Faith
Levy’s Big Time Tot Rock. On Aug. 18, Andy Z
will also be performing with The Andyland Band,
and The Hip Waders will complete the series on
Sept. 15. Your family will be thrilled to enjoy free
live music along with an inflatable play land at
the new Kidchella series this summer!
Classical Music Series
For the classical music lover, or anyone who appreciates
great musical talent, Redwood City continues its
Classical Music Series in June. The series launches
at 6 p.m. on June 29 with Redwood Symphony and
continues on July 20 with Opera San José and on
July 21 with the West Bay Community Band at
5 p.m., then winds up on Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. with
Bay Shore Lyric Opera. Families will love these
free classical concerts, performed outdoors on
beautiful Courthouse Square.
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Shakespeare in the Park
Celebrating its 31st year, San Francisco
Shakespeare Festival brings its performance of
“Macbeth” to Redwood City for three weekends
in August! Shakespeare in the Park will offer
three evening shows on Saturdays and three
afternoon shows on Sundays while providing
an opportunity for everyone to see high-quality,
professional theater in the relaxing setting of
the Sequoia High School campus, free of charge.
Treat yourself to some Shakespeare this August!
Society of Western Artists
2625 Broadway, Redwood City
650-737-6084
www.societyofwesternartists.com
The Society of Western Artists will be presenting
a watercolor demonstration by artist Michael
Reardon on June 15 at 1 p.m. at the SWA.
Reardon is an award-winning artist, teacher and avid
traveler. He is inspired to create by landscapes
and architecture from around the world. Using
his extensive background in architecture and
illustration, he composes convincing and evocative
watercolors, both in plein air and studio painting.
He is a signature member of the American Watercolor
Society, National Watercolor Society, Watercolor
West and the California Watercolor Association.
He is also an artist member of the California Art Club.
Reardon will take one of his plein air watercolors and
recreate it during his demo. SWA demonstration
meetings are free and open to the public.
The Caldwell Gallery
400 County Government Center, Hall of
Justice, Redwood City
The San Mateo County Arts Commission sponsors
three galleries located at San Mateo County Center
in Redwood City. The Caldwell Gallery is located
at 400 County Center with the Community Gallery
located downstairs near the café. The Rotunda
Gallery exhibits 3-D works and is located at 555
County Center. The galleries are open during
business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. For more information, please visit our website
at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Clockwise from top left:
Joyce Barron Leopardo, “Delightful,” mixed
media. Marianne Lettieri, “What the Poet Left
Behind,” mixed-media assemblage. Debora
Crosby, “Life Cycle,” mixed-media collage.
Joyce Savre, “There Is Light,” mixed-media
collage. Dave Putnam, “Jellyfish,” aluminum,
stainless steel and concrete. JinHee Lee,
“Fire,” acrylic.
Two young Academy of Art University graduates,
Brandi Lee of San Bruno and JinHee Lee of Pacifica,
are showing their abstract mixed-media paintings
in the show “Hot and Cold” at the Caldwell
Gallery in Redwood City now through July 5.
“Experimental Evaporation: A Visual Record
of Water, Gravity and Time” is the inspiration for
this series of mixed-media paintings by Brandi
Lee. She used copious amounts of water and
various inks on mylar while utilizing the gentle
process of evaporation “in an ongoing attempt to
unify the seemingly opposing passions in my life:
art and science.” She continues, “Each piece is
a culmination of numerous artistic experiments
similar in progression to the scientific method.
Texture and form are created through an everexpanding
arsenal of unique application and
manipulation techniques.” This award-winning
growing artist is a founding and current member
of the female artists’ group CLIQUE and is
interning with and writing gallery reviews for
Alan Bamberger of Art Business.com.
Born in South Korea, JinHee Lee bases
her abstract acrylic paintings on her unique
experiences with nature. “I portray mankind’s
sensibility in abstraction, expressing impressions
I have gained by witnessing mystical and
beautiful things happening in Mother Nature with
nonobjective forms and colors.” She is currently
in the master’s program at Academy of Art
University and also a member of the female artist
group CLIQUE, founded by Brandi Lee.
Concurrently with this show in the Caldwell
Gallery, which is on the first floor at 400 County
Center, is “Colorful Mysteries,” featuring acrylic
and oil paintings by Helga Christoph of Redwood
City and acrylic and mixed-media paintings by
Fleur Spolidor of San Carlos. The Community
Gallery is located on the lower level of the 400 building.
In the adjacent 555 County Center building’s
Rotunda Gallery is furniture and sculpture by
Belmont resident Paul Rubas. Rubas recycles
and reshapes materials, including metals, various
woods and sandstone.
All three shows are sponsored by the San Mateo County
Arts Commission and curated by Teresa Silvestri.
Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays. Visit www.co.sanmateo.ca.us.