by Mary Beth Sligar | Mar 1, 2012 | Features
When you hear the terms “stand by for lights”, “curtain open” or “fade to black” you may wonder what they are all about. For those involved with the theater though, they are recognizable as production commands. Beginning March 15th the Magic Valley Dilettantes will...
by Mary Beth Sligar | Nov 1, 2011 | Features
Trying to assign a distinct style to Robert Ransom’s art is not an easy task. He threw out traditional principles — rejecting what he had been taught of the nature, value and place of art. Even his method, informed in part by his choice in media, is a departure from...
by Monica Matthews | Sep 1, 2011 | Our People
As the door opens to Dave LaMure Jr.’s studio, it begins to feel like stepping into Santa’s workshop. Walking cautiously across the floor, your eyes devour a sight unseen by most. It’s a room filled with so much talent and creativity, and the aroma of clay and...
by Paula D. Webb | Feb 1, 2011 | Features
Surrounded by drawings of owls, a collage of owl photos and an actual “skin” of an owl suspended from the ceiling of her studio, Lona Hymas-Smith is in the process of creating a wildlife masterpiece. A year has already gone into studying its habitat, lifestyle and...
by Johanna Stagge | Jan 1, 2011 | Our People
Magic Valley residents enjoy many offerings of local arts, music, and theatrical productions. Anyone who has attended – or participated in – one of Magic Valley’s local musical theater productions, has likely seen a show directed by Lori Henson. Lori has always loved...
