Monmouth NewsLocal news for Monmouth, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.OFTA HEARS FROM LOCAL ART TEACHER- March 31, 2008 Cherry Simmons, longtime art teacher at West Central High School, will be speaking to the members of OFTA (Old Friends Talk Arts) on Wednesday, April 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the Buchanan Center for the Arts in downtown Monmouth. Her topic is "The Importance of Art Instruction in the Schools." Ms. Simmons is a graduate of Monmouth College, an artist in her own right, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Buchanan Center. Her presentation is keyed to support and discuss the fortieth.http://www.topix.net/city/monmouth-il/2008/03/ofta-hears-from-local-art-teacher?fromrss=1 Rolling Exhibit on US WW II POW's Visits Monmouth- March 24, 2008 "Traces" is a rolling exhibit featuring the stories of some Midwestern soldiers who were captured and held prisoner by Nazi Germany during WW II. The bus holding the display will be parked in the south west quadrant of the Monmouth public square (right in front of the Warren County Library and the Buchanan Center for the Arts) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25th and can be viewed at no charge. The visit to Monmouth was sponsored by the Warren County Public Library with grant...http://www.topix.net/city/monmouth-il/2008/03/rolling-exhibit-on-us-ww-ii-pows-visits-monm... Community Welcomes Susan Twomey to the Buchanan Center Post- March 11, 2008 Over 100 people attended the reception open house that welcomed Ms. Susan Twomey as the new Executive Director of the Buchanan Center for the Arts in Monmouth, IL. Reva Schoenwetter, a harpist from Knoxville, added just the right touch of musical class to the event and the cake was delicious. It was a pleasant afternoon, with finally just a touch of spring in the air. Inside the guests were surrounded by lovely art and a large crowd of fine friends. What more could you ask for More photos on...http://www.topix.net/city/monmouth-il/2008/03/community-welcomes-susan-twomey-to-the-bucha... Local Potter Headlines OFTA on March 19th- March 4, 2008 Mary Schuytema, the proprietor of the Chickenscatch Pottery will speak on the topic "The Potter's Vision" at the March 19, 2008 gathering of OFTA (Old Friends Talk Arts) at 10:00 a.m. in the main gallery of the Buchanan Center for the Arts in downtown Monmouth. Ms. Schuytema is a long time Monmouth resident and graduated from Monmouth High School (now Monmouth-Roseville). She currently has an exhibit of her handthrown stoneware on display at the Buchanan Center and it can be seen without...http://www.topix.net/city/monmouth-il/2008/03/local-potter-headlines-ofta-on-march-12th?fr... |