Look Who Else Is Coming To Storyfest

Storyfest III is coming up on Saturday April 21. In case you haven’t yet ordered your tickets aka admission badges, we are telling you a story here about the storytellers to intrigue you and leave you wanting to meet them in person. This weeks highlight is storyteller Kevin Cordi. This is taken from the information on his website: For over twenty years, Kevin has told stories in over forty states, England, and Japan. His story work has been commissioned by the National Youth Storytelling Hall of Fame, Newsweek, and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. As a story teacher he is considered one of the “nation’s primary advocates for youth storytelling!” Kevin shares stories with a highly energetic, animated and interactive style and is considered by many storytelling professionals as one of the most influential and dynamic storytellers and teachers today. With each story he tells, the audience connects with Kevin—his passion shines through. His work is a must see for adults and kids alike. As Kevin puts it: “I truly believe that we can unlock the puzzle of learning with story. Whether I am on a stage with 800 adults or in a room with 50 preschoolers, I realize that when stories are told, people stop worrying about what to say, and enjoy what is being shared. Soon the room becomes alive with learning.” See Kevin Cordi and 3 more professional storytellers in Fairfield Bay on 4/21/12. Tickets are $15 for adults, 16 years of age or older. Children are free. Buy your tickets at Goodwin & Daughters, the Community Education Center, FFB Library or online at www.fairfieldbaystoryfest.com

Mustard Tree Arts Festival

Charlotte Rierson, local artist shown with her watercolor painting “Mysteries Revealed” judged for a blue ribbon in the Mustard Tree Arts Festival. Her painting was one of ten selected in the Visual Art Professional category. The Mustard Tree Art Festival is sponsored by the Little Rock Fellowship Bible Church and is in its sixth year. The Artists are given a theme that is inspired by biblical scriptures as a source for their artistic inspiration. The Festival includes competition in the Visual Arts, Songwriters, and Film Makers. The awards ceremony was March 26. There were three categories: Scholar (students 12-18 yrs.), Community, and Professional artists. Ten were selected from each category and a winner. There were Artists from all over the state and included one hundred and sixty five juried entries. Other Artists from our area that were juried into the exhibit were Julie Casewell, Jan Cobb, and Joyce Hartmann. Artists submitted their artwork along with a statement explaining the source for their artistic inspiration. This year’s theme was “All Things New”. Charlotte’s painting “Mysteries Revealed“, captures a glimpse into the mysteries revealed by God to John. In Rev. 4:3, a door opens into heaven and there were great bursts of light like a glittering diamond or a shining ruby, and like a rainbow glowing. God proclaimed these visions would happen before Christ ushers in the new heaven and earth in “All Things New”. The exhibit is open to the public March 25 thru April 8. Fellowship Bible Church, 1401, Kirk Rd. Little Rock. For more information and exhibit hours call 501-224-7171.

Journey To Africa Explored

If you have ever wondered what a trip to Africa would look like, April 5 is your opportunity to find out. Seating is limited, so please RSVP at the library at 884-4930. Steven and I joined Pat and Bob Reeves to watch and hear the highlights of their most recent trip to Africa. I don’t know what I was expecting but when the lights came on 40 minutes later I felt I had been to this beautiful continent and I wanted to go again. The film was put together by Pat Reeves with incredible photography, wonderful music, and Pat’s informative narration. I highly recommend this to anyone who has any interest in the land, people, or animals of Africa. Steven and I were both wowed!!! The Fairfield Bay Library is sponsoring this presentation that will take place at the FFB Continuing Education Center in the Village Mall on Thursday, April 5 at 1 p.m. Pat will be answering questions after the film. There is no charge but you must register with the library in advance. Allow 45 minutes to see the film and ask questions. Take a trip….it’s part of your world.

Senior Center Hosts April Events

Beginning   Wednesday, April 4 the FFB Senior Center will be hosting ‘Game Day’. We will begin about 1 p.m. and you may stay until 4 p.m. if you choose. There is no charge and we provide all the games. There will be lots of card games and board games. So put this on your calendar for the first Wednesday of each month. come for lunch if you like and stay for all the fun. Mark April 16 on your calendar, too. There will be an ice cream social  from 2 to 4 p.m., including choice of toppings for only $3.

Look Who Else Is Coming To Storyfest

Storyfest III is coming up on Saturday April 21. In case you haven’t yet ordered your tickets aka admission badges, we are telling you a story here about the storytellers to intrigue you and leave you wanting to meet them in person. This weeks highlight is storyteller Beth Horner. This is taken from the information on her website: Beth Horner is noted as a vivacious talent dedicated to providing an entertaining and empowering experience for her listeners, young and old. With a comic sensibility and warm, energetic style, Beth possesses a repertoire of stories that has been called “heartfelt, articulate and truthful.” Her stories are renowned for their high comedy and stunning drama: from her hysterical childhood farmyard escapades to eerie folktales of her native Missouri, from a side-splitting bawdy spoof on romance novels to a courageous tale drawn from her great-great grandfather’s Civil War diary, and from the humorously inspiring story of a song that motivated change in a city’s sewage policy to her comedic tour-de-force tale told with nothing but the buzzing cadences of a kazoo. See Beth Horner and 3 more professional storytellers in Fairfield Bay on 4/21/12. Tickets are $15 for adults, 16 years of age or older. Children are free. Buy your tickets at Goodwin & Daughters, the Community Education Center, FFB Library or online at www.fairfieldbaystoryfest.com

Live Music, Art Lecture & Book Signing

Mary Shelton, award winning artist will speak about her pen and ink technique.

The Fairfield Bay Library will be bustling with activity on Saturday, March 31 beginning at opening at 10 a.m. Two talented local artists, Charlotte Reierson and Ellen Kelly will be on hand to sign copies of the new book, ‘Art & Artisans of the Ozarks, Part Two’ from 10 a.m. until noon. Both artists were chosen to have some of their artwork included in this book. Come to see and congratulate them for the recognition they have achieved and peruse the pages of this beautiful compilation of some of the best art in our region. Each artist will have some of their own original artwork on display for this event. Copies will be available for sale and what would be better than having a signed copy on your coffee table or in your library. Mary Shelton will begin her talk about her work in pen and ink at 11:30, with a question and answer period following. There is an extensive exhibit in the library so make time to attend and enjoy this gallery. Enjoy beautiul, eclectic acoustic guitar music by Dan Eidson from 10:00 to 11:30, as well.

Annual Spring Fashion Gala

The Spring Fashion Gala XIX. will be held on Friday March 23 at 1 p.m. in the St. Francis Parish Hall located at 250 Woodlawn Drive in FFB. Come see fashions from Aunt Minnie’s Unique Fashions in Mt. View, Fashion Savvy in Mt. View, Inger’s Butikk in Greers Ferry, Kohl’s in Conway, Stage in Heber Springs, and Sweet Shoppe & Fashion Boutique in Fairfield Bay. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at Jack’s, or by calling Therese Preusser at 501-884-3049, or her cell 501-454-8313. Judy Johnsen, President of Xi Gamma Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International can be reached at 884-3018..

Game Day Coming Soon

Beginning   Wednesday, April 4 the FFB Senior Center will be hosting ‘Game Day’. We will begin about 1 p.m. and you may stay until 4 p.m. if you choose. There is no charge and we provide all the games. There will be lots of card games and board games. So put this on your calendar for the first Wednesday of each month. come for lunch if you like and stay for all the fun.

Look Who’s Coming To Storyfest

Storyfest III is coming up on Saturday April 21. In cae you haven’t yet ordered your tickets aka admission badges, we are telling you a story here about the storytellers to intrigue you and leave you wanting to meet them in person. This weeks highlight is storyteller Lyn Ford. This is taken from the information on her website: Who is Lyn Ford? She is a fourth-generation, nationally recognized, Afrilachian* storyteller. Lyn is a teaching artist with the Greater Columbus (Ohio) Arts Council, and workshop facilitator with both GCAC and the Ohio State-Based Collaborative Initiative of the Kennedy Center. She is a Thurber House mentor, a writer, published in storytelling magazines and newsletters, as well as teachers’ enrichment books and story anthologies. She’s also a recording artist with award-winning CDs. Take a look at her website and you’ll find that she has branched out to become a Laughter Yoga leader. Click on her new page, Laughter!, for more information! And finally, Lyn is a mama, grandmama, and good cook!  See Lyn Ford and 3 more professional storytellers in Fairfield Bay on 4/21/12. Tickets are $15 for adults, 16 years of age or older. Children are free. Buy your tickets at Goodwin & Daughters, the Community Education Center, FFB Library or online at www.fairfieldbaystoryfest.com.

Shirley Wells And Family Pose For Four Generation Photo

Beautiful smiles of four generations, especially those of Shirley Wells. Shirley was excited and very happy to have (from left to right) her daughter, Joanna Workman from Lincoln, NE., her granddaughter, Janice Sandquist from Omaha, NE. and her great-granddaughter, Joanna Sanquist aslo from Omaha. Shirley and her late husband, Stan Wells, moved to Fairfield Bay in 1987 and have been very active in different organizations fhtrough the years. Shirley also has a sister, Phyllis at Fairfield Bay. We are all very happy for you, Shirley.

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