As part of the year-long Centennial celebration, the Howard/Mandville Gallery will host a "Love of the Land, Invitational Landscape Show."
Over 100 contemporary landscape paintings will be featured in this special exhibit. Opening May 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., the 34 artists from across the United States and Canada in the show include many of the gallery's regular artists and invited guest artists.
The show continues through June 5. "You are invited to discover the profound beauty of nature that these artists are able to bring to life on canvas," says Pat Howard, gallery owner.
The styles of the painters vary widely, from the photo-realism of Denis Milhomme, to the light infused tonalist paintings of Tricia Berg, and the colorful impressionism of Michael Ferguson. Painting mediums will include oil, watercolor, gouache and acrylic.
In addition to the show, the Howard/Mandville Gallery will host several artist workshops, a public lecture by a panel of artists and a "Paint the Town" plein air painting event, featuring many of the artists painting landscapes along the Kirkland waterfront and throughout the downtown area.
For more information and to register for the workshops, call the Howard/Mandville Gallery at (800) 544-4712 or 889-8212 or visit the show on the Web site at www.howardmandville.com.
For information on places to stay and other activities in Kirkland, visit the city's tourism Web site at www.explorekirkland.com. Howard/Mandville Gallery is located 120 Park Lane. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MOMENTS IN HISTORY
The first Moments in History segment can now be seen on both K-Gov (channel 21) and K-Life (channel 75). It is themed, "The founders: meet Kirkland's early entrepreneurs and businesses which helped to establish Kirkland as a community people call home."
The segment can also be viewed online at www.kirkland100.com. For a listing of air times on both K-Gov and K-Life, visit www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/tv/
Centennial merchandise is still available for purchase. For a list of merchandise and photos, visit www.kirkland100.com or stop by Parkplace Books to view and purchase items.
100 WEDDINGS ON APRIL 30
Twenty-five weddings will take place at Heritage Hall. The group vow- renewal ceremony for 75 couples will be lakeside at Marina Park Pavilion.
Some touching stories have surfaced from those signed up to renew their vows.
One husband wrote in about his love for his wife. He said that she was the person who got him through World War II - they're celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary this year by participating in 100 Weddings.[[In-content Ad]]
