Art in the Afternoon is a Beautiful Thing

Ahh, Thursday afternoon...what a beautiful day. Antonio Melendez and his sweet music filled the air here this afternoon, while people read their books, conversed about art and love, studied, and created. The day was filled with creativity and beauty ! Sometimes things can be just like you imagined and more. A confirmation that there is an abundance in the universe and that Art it Alive !

You all inspire me :)

Theater- Comedy Improv

The Theater - Comedy Improv here at The Dancing Otter is done by RCC's Drama Club "Dig It". They filled the seats last night and had their audience laughing for 2 straight hours ! How refreshing ! They were joined by special guest, Bobbi Kidder, for one of their Improv Games. This group is such a special treat and adds such a diversity to our weekly events. (And we hope Morgan will be back at their next scheduled night - Get well Morgan!)

Poetry Slam

WOW ! The Poetry Slam went wonderfully on Tuesday evening ! What a talented group of poets participated in the Slam. (And for the most part, it wasn't even our regular poets from Poetry Night, but mostly new poets - how exciting )
Everyone did such a great job and it was really appreciated. I hope you all come back to next months slam and go at it again.
Congragulations to Miranda for being the winner of the Dancing Otter's First Poetry Slam ! And special thanks to the 5 judges that we chose that night.

Theater - Comedy Improv at The Dancing Otter

Wow, I can't believe that it has been so long since I have posted. I hope to change that and be more consistent.
We have had some wonderful events recently at The Dancing Otter.

The Rogue Community College Drama Club called "Dig It" has started doing their Theater - Comedy Improv here every other Wednesday evening.


If you enjoyed the tv show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you will love these really talented students. Their next performance is on August 19th.

Odd Happenings

Ok folks, I have an odd but true story for you.



On Wednesday, July 1st we had a flow of customers - local and tourists. That afternoon, a woman who said she was from Texas came in and stayed for about an hour, sipping coffee and using the Wi-Fi. She toured the Gallery and was intrigued by my Wisdom Keepers Art Dolls...so much so that after she had left "abruptly" we found that "Freya" was gone.

Freya was one of my dolls in the Wisdom Keepers Collection.

Freya was a favorite that had a lot of interest from our customers who were looking to purchase her. That evening I was so upset. I spend so much time creating my Art Dolls - weeks of sculpting and designing, and then writing a story that accompanies them.

The next day, I had for the most part "let it go" knowing that I can't control everything. That afternoon, when I opened my email and found that the woman that had taken her had emailed me. She wrote the email as if it was Freya writing it....Here is a copy of the email.
"I guess you're wondering what happened to me. But first of all, thank you for making me! I was so bored, standing there with my sisters all the time, and when I saw my way to escape, I seized it. I am so sorry if I made you made. I didn't mean to. I am on a life journey, accompanied by Isis and E'Laye, across the country. E'Laye didn't know at the time that I had jumped into her bag and was more than surprised to find me there when she looked inside today, July 2. But I am so happy now. I am with kindred spirits . She says she will send you the $105 when she gets a chance, but since I am made out of recycled/reused cloth and wonderful peacock feather ( I so love my feather !), I really am worth so much more. So much magic is inside me. Right now, we are in Virigina City, NV. I have no idea where we are headed, but I am safe, happy, and am on a life quest. WIsh me luck! Tell your oh so handsome husband hello for me. I enjoyed listening to him play. What a talent. And you are so talented as well! But of course ! You made me! WIth love, Freya."
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I was astonished ! Now, this woman was going to email me and taunt me with the fact that she stole the Art Doll.More to come...

Recently at The Dancing Otter

Wow, what a fun filled Friday and Saturday night at The Dancing Otter.

Friday some wonderful musicians came in to play for Open Mic...so much so that we went over an extra hour to accomodate ! We LOVE original music here at The Otter.

Saturday Night we hosted 2 shows. First we had an hour set from Tribal Journey - John and Jeremy Nunnelly. Jeremy is from Seneca, SC who had spent the past two weeks traveling across the country camping before arriving. They are a wonderful duo, who immediately fell back into sync after not seeing each other for 9 months since their recording last year. Soulful and engaging music to say the least !
Following their first set was Aletha Nowitzky from Ashland who delivered a mesmerizing set with some of the most beautiful vocals around the Rogue. And what a range on her voice ! She is truly a One Woman Show.

Then the evening was concluded with a second set from Tribal Journey.

During the week we had a quick visit from one of our favorite couples with their Hammered Dulcimers....

An afternoon of creating Artist Trading Cards.... which will happen every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month following the Artist Roundtable Gatherings. Create Artist Trading Cards using your medium to trade with fellow artists.

And "Peace" in front of the Gallery, painting on the street...his favorite place to paint.