Artifacts 8/26/05

Touring production comes to Independence Place

The nationally touring productions "ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1 and 2," and "Somebody Else's Life" will be presented at Independence Place, 5 S. Independence St., on Sept. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. The productions star Jade Esteban Estrada, TV and music star and gay pride spokesman. For more information, call 651-6220.

Murphysboro native's work on gallery Web site

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Teresa Kirchner of Nacogdoches, Texas, formerly of Murphysboro, Ill., has been selected for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery's Web site. Up to 10 artists in the competition will be featured on the Web site as part of the contest's "Portrait of an Artist." The artists periodically upload journal entries and images so viewers can learn more about the artists' world. Kirchner's work can be seen at www.portraitcompetition.si.edu/ artist/splash.html.

Wire wrap jewelry class offered at Garden Gallery

Instructor Pat Judd will teach a wire wrap jewelry class at Garden Gallery, Broadway and Independence Street, on Sept. 17. There is an eight-student limit and registration is required by Sept. 10. For more information, call the gallery at 332-7123.

Idolsearch coming to Kentucky Oaks Mall

PADUCAH, Ky. -- The third annual Regional Idolsearch will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah. The Regional Idolsearch is a singing competition with the winner receiving a guaranteed audition for Fox's "American Idol" in Memphis, Tenn., on Sept. 5. The contest is open to 75 qualified contestants who will register at the mall on the day of the competition. Applicants must be between 16 and 28 years old as of Aug. 15. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and the competition begins at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.kbsi23.com.

Uniontown artist honored in national magazine

UNIONTOWN, Mo. -- Uniontown artist Kandye Mahurin has been selected to appear in Early American Life magazine's "Directory of Traditional American Crafts." Early American Life magazine focuses on decoration, architecture and arts through the 19th century.

Arts council Paducah bus trip planned for Sept. 10

Tickets are currently available for the upcoming Arts Council of Southeast Missouri trip to Paducah, Ky., taking place Sept. 10. The bus trip will visit places like the Lower Town Arts District, the Museum of the American Quilters' Society, downtown destinations and the river wall murals. For more information, call the arts council at 334-9233.

Arts council seeks entries for Borders competition

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri is currently seeking artists to participate in the 2005 Borders Regional Juried Art Competition. The competition is open to artists 18 and older living within a 175-mile radius of Cape Girardeau who have works that haven't been accepted in previous arts council juried shows. The competition encompasses Southeast Missouri and parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois and Arkansas. For more information, call the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri at 334-9233.

Arts council gift shop will carry Lucy items

The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri gift shop will carry merchandise by artist Gary Lucy in its gift shop. The items include prints of the artist's work, puzzles, boxed card collections and other items. For more information, call 334-9233.

Kennett Delta Fair taking entries for art shows

KENNETT, Mo. -- Entries are currently being accepted for the art and photography shows at this year's Delta Fair in Kennett, to be held Sept. 26 and 27. The art and photography competitions each feature a variety of categories. For more information, call (573) 888-5189.

Open auditions for RCP production this weekend

Open auditions for the River City Players' production of "Wait Until Dark," by Frederick Knott, will be held Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rhea Optical, 1105 Broadway. Six men and two women are needed for roles in the final production of the RCP season. No preparation is required. For more information, call Chuck Ross at 335-9149.

'Cats' show coming to Paducah Oct. 10 and 11

PADUCAH, Ky. -- Jam Theatricals' production of "Cats" will appear at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in Paducah Oct. 10 and 11. Ticket sales start Monday, with tickets available at the venue box office, at www.tickets.com, or by calling (270) 450-4444. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more by calling (270) 443-9932, extension 2242.

-- From staff reports