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April 30

Local Politician to Act Foolishly (Intentionally)

ARTS CENTER PERFORMANCES CONCLUDE WITH A TOUCH OF MANIA

Returning to the scene of the crime, local writer, thespian and City Councilman, Max Mania, will descend The Beaver Hill Follies of 2010 upon the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. The madcap vaudevillian revue presents a string of comic skits, written and directed by Mania, and will serve as the finale for the Center’s second Enter Stage Left series, which parallels north Peninsula performers with the visual artists in the annual Strait Art exhibition series.

Mania wrapped up last year’s series to a standing room only crowd and, like a newly heat-tempered politician, promises to go one better this time around with the debut of all new comic material. To give voice to his wit and wits will be veteran cast members returning from last year including Bob Bronsink, Ross Kavanaugh, Kate Carter, Tim Roach, Kathy Balducci and Mania, himself. In addition he has enlisted a posse of new local talent. Frank Romeo, Kat Dad, Merryn Welch, Greg Good, Craig Whalley and Sarah Tucker swell the cast to an even dozen.

Taking inspiration from many durable Pop culture sources that include creative touchstones such as Jack Benny, Bob & Ray, the Marx Brothers and MAD magazine, Mania has once again crafted a crackpot comedy sampler – this time with a slightly Greek theme. The comic arc of these character-driven playlets is telegraphed by the title of each episode. There’s Zorba the Greek Career Counselor, Pete Perkins – Frontier Pharmacist, and Brent Hamilton – Undercover Shriner, interspersed with lessons in Cussing 101. The evening will conclude with a testosterone charged climax in Hercules vs. Fu Manchu, an homage to the 1960s Steve Reeves mythological muscle flicks.

With statesman-like decorum Mania contemplated his task by saying, “We’ll be following many talented performers. They brought the class, and we’ll bring up the rear. It’s truly an honor to be asked to perform as part of the Stage Left series again.” To which Jake Seniuk, Executive Director of the PAFAC, seconded, “We had a date to fill, and Max was available.”

The show is suitable for all ages, and Mania’s mother will be in attendance from Oregon to make sure nothing inappropriate happens. Admission is by donation.

For more information, go to www.pafac.org, or email Mania at officialmaxmania@yahoo.com.

Port Angeles Mixed Media Artist Sarah Tucker will be Artist-In-Residence for the
April Art Rock beginning at 9pm on Friday, April 9th at Studio Bob. Painting live to Jazz,
Sarah will also project throughout the gallery several original images and digital video shorts. 
Sarah Tucker’s art can also be viewed at Art Front Gallery during the Second Weekend Art Walk and Tues-Sat 11-5.

Port Angeles artist Sarah Tucker will be the Featured Artist at Art Front
Gallery on Friday, Jan 8th beginning at 6pm. Join us for refreshments and art
in action as Sarah draws a name from those in attendance at 6 and paints that
person's portrait live on the spot, complimentary, for them to take home. You
may have seen Sarah's interactive art at various local functions in which the
participant is instanly transformed into a fortune teller, a card dealer or a
donkey. As guest artist for the Second Weekend Art Rock she has created an
environment with Go-Go dancers, balloons and dancing forest women. Sarah
currently shows a collection of paintings,carvings and interactive art at Art
Front Gallery located at 118 E.Front Street.

Art Rock at the Lyre's Club this Sept 11 beginning at 8:30pm features Rate
Limiting Step reuniting with guest artist Sarah Tucker as the club is
transformed into a glittering party in the woods. See live tree women, dance to
rock, blues and funk, and make your own art on balloons. Artist Sarah Tucker
will have other interactive art surprises in store as well as displays of her
work. The Art Rock follows the Art Walk on Friday Sept. 11 beginning at 8:30 PM
at The Lyre’s Club 229 West First Street, Port Angeles. Cost: $3 cover. Sarah
Tucker's work can be viewed at Art Front Gallery 118 E. Front St. Tues-Sun 11-5
or online at www.tuckerart.com.

Artist-in-Residence at the Lyre's Club for Friday, May 8th's Art
Rock beginning at 8:30. Featuring music by Rate Limiting Step, her efforts to
engage the audience in an art party will include Go-Go dancers, interactive
backdrops, guest artists, and a balloon decorating station.

Sarah Tucker is currently showing at Art Front-118 E. Front Street, Port Angeles
and Art Outside in the Webster Woods at the Port Angeles Fine Art Center.

Friday November 7th, 6 pm Reception at Art Front-118 E. Front St. Port Angeles 360-452-6288

Sunday November 30th, 10:30 am Round Table Discussion Group for children ages 11 and up at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Sarah Tucker will be hosting a rOund table for ages 12-18 the last Sunday of every month at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship beginning at 10:30 am. OUUF is located at 73 Howe Rd, Port Angeles (off of Barr Rd N of Hwy 101) 360-417-2665
The goal of the rOund table is to help kids define their "big questions", learn about different belief systems, and work to define their own beliefs in a supportive environment.

Sept. 12th, Group Show, Art Front 118 1/2 E. Front, Port Angeles

Port Angeles Fine Art Center Art Outside
www.pafac.org

Upcoming Shows 2008:

July
Work in Progress- Outdoor Commissioned Mural, private residence, Pam and Ted Bedford, Sequim

August
Clallam County Fair
www.clallam.net/CountyFair

September
Dungeness River Festival
www.dungenessrivercenter.org/calendar.html

October
Group Effort-“Heli-Heaven”, Port Townsend Kinetic Skulpture Race
www.ptkineticrace.org