Wednesday, February 6, 2008
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Found Hearts
Rick Ruggles, Photographer
 Love is in the air. That phrase, for photographer Rick Ruggles, is more than just a phrase. You see, Rick Ruggles finds hearts. Whether they are literally in the air, in the form of a cloud or in an indentation in the pavement, heart shapes are the focus of Mr. Ruggles' business, aptly named Found Hearts. Rick, a graduate in Geology from Oberlin College and accomplished jewelry-maker, found his calling when he first noticed a heart-shaped pothole and photographed it. Since that time, he has found thousands of heart-shaped objects and made note of them. His business stems from sharing these images with true believers. If you are a true believer and would like to see more examples of the wonderful articles that are found in the shape of hearts, be sure to visit Rick Ruggles' Found Hearts website, listed below.
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Found Hearts Website
Honoring Les Harris
A Look Back
 Les Harris was a visionary Baltimore artist. To say he marched to a different drummer is almost an understatement, but the man and his art took us to places we couldn't imagine. We lost him a few weeks ago, and to honor him, ArtWorks This Week presents a story we did on Les and his Amarantine Museum, affectionately known as "The Labyrinth," from five years ago. He will be missed.
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The Amarantine Museum of Les Harris
Steve Ross
New York Cabaret Artist
 One of the joys of living in New York City (or within a train ride of NYC) is taking in its wide cultural possibilities. In addition to great theatre, great art galleries and super museums, New York after dark presents the discerning and lucky with the phenomenonal "cafe society" experience. Legendary destinations at places like The Waldorf, The St Regis and The Algonquin lure one to spaces dimmed for privacy, quiet conversation over drinks quietly tinkling - up or on the rocks - and focussing on ageless musical entertainment from writers like Cole Porter and George Gershwin.
Steve Ross has been a key player in New York's Cafe Society for over 20 years. When he's not holding court at The Algonquin he may be in London or Japan with his clever turns of phrase and flying fingers on the keys. Once a year Washington DC's Corcoran Gallery brings Steve Ross to town for a concert. Rhea caught up with him there for a chat and a song or two. If you missed him at the Corcoran, look him up in New York (or Amsterdam), or go to CDBaby.com and get one of his cds.
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Steve Ross
Robert Freeman
This Week's Salon Artist
 The Salon Art this week is from the Golden Light exhibition, Paintings by Robert Freeman. In this exhibit, Mr. Freeman translates images of human interaction onto vivid canvases that draws the viewer into the very emotions of the characters depicted before them. His signature style of using huge canvases gives an impact that can't be denied. Mr. Freeman received both his B.F.A. and M.F.A. from Boston University and has been showing nationally for 20 years. His recent exhibition can be viewed at the Zenith Gallery, 413 7th Street, NW in Washington, DC. The exhibition runs February 8 through March 9. Gallery hours are Tues.-Fri., 11am-6pm, Sat., 11am-7pm and Sundays, 12-5pm.
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Zenith Gallery
ArtChat
with Nate and Rhea
On ArtChat This Week, Nate and Rhea discuss two notable events celebrating African American History Month. The Music Center at Strathmore is premiering "Free to Sing: The Story of the First African American Opera Company," and the Black Heritage Art Show is back for its 13th year at the Baltimore Convention Center. And Annapolis is seeking to build out West Street into the city's new art's district by transforming West Street into an entertainment center with music venues, art galleries and theaters.
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Strathmore
Black Heritage Art Show
ArtWorks This Week is made possible by the members of MPT. Thank you for your generous support!
Production Funders:
• The Henry & Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation
• SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Foundation
• James G. Robinson Foundation
• The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
• The Baltimore Community Foundation
• The Cordish Family Fund
• Marjorie Wyman Charitable Annuity Trust
• The Harry L. Gladding Foundation, Inc.
• Witt/Hoey Foundation
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