RACC News June 2016

Art4Trails unveiling June 4

It was a grand way to kick off the Rochester Art Center's afternoon and evening of celebration in honor of their 70th anniversary. Along with a contingent of 25-30 riders with We Bike Rochester, local neighborhood residents, and sculptors' families and friends, Mary Ellen Landwehr and Dave Beal of the Rochester Arts and Culture Collaborative introduced and unveiled the five public art pieces installed along the Zumbro and Bear Creek, from Silver Lake to Slatterly Park.  We even had a special guest, Mayor Brede, who accepted the donation of Richard Brubaker's sculpture, Sunrise, Sunset, on behalf of the city.  The birthday party in Mayo Park began immediately after the sculpture tour with music, cake and a variety of activities for the whole family.

This project couldn't have happened without some major partners including the Mike Nigbur and the Rochester Parks Department, We Bike Rochester, RNeighbors, and many private donors,  not to mention the hours of work and energy given by Mary Ellen Landwehr and her whole Art4Trails committee. Sincere thanks to one and all!

Treecycle by Joshua Schroeder

Flathead by Andrew Arend

Thanks to Slatterly Park neighbors for their support via RNeighbors

Bags of leaves by Chris Delisle and Christ Dahl

Sunrise, Sunset by Richard Brubaker, welcomed by Mayor Brede

Heron with Pumpkin Seed (fish) by Judd Nelson

Plus - if you haven't caught up with the new RTown talk show produced in Rochester by the folks at KSMQ Public television, their next run of shows will begin shortly and we hear it will include a segment on Art4Trails. We'll let you know when that is scheduled to air!

Senior Center/Armory proposal for an arts and cultural center

The city council has approached the Spaces team in their new incarnation as Arts and Cultural Initiative (ACI) to prepare a presentation to the Committee of the Whole on an upcoming Monday in July. We don't have the date yet, but we will be sure to post it when we do because 1) we would love all our backers and committed parties to be there to show their support for the proposal and 2) it's another opportunity for you to hear and learn about the project in case you've not yet had the chance. So look for a date/time announcement when it has been set.

It's summer so here are a few things going on next month:

Bookbike at the Honkers game
Sunday, July 10 at 12:00pm to 1:30pm,
Mayo Field
Walk or bike to the Honkers game to receive free admission from We Bike Rochester. Visit the award-winning BookBike to check out books, get a library card, or share stories and ideas!


PrideFest
July 14 - 17
Rochester annual LGBT celebration culminates with a festival on Sunday at the Peace Plaza from 11am - 4:30pm. Stop by the Diversity Council's booth and say hello! More details
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World Music: Krar Collective
Thursday, July 21, 7pm
Peace Plaza Stage
Thursdays on First presents this Ethiopian band playing traditional instruments with an energetic modern groove.
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But there is so much much more out there for everyone.  Bookmark one of the many event calendars, including at the Diversity Council website, and try something new!