BANANA TREE STUDIOS

Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment at 121 E. Electric Ave., Flemingsburg.

For more information, call (606) 845-7408 or (606) 356-1357 or e-mail machtk@bananatreestudios.com. Visit bananatreestudios.com.



BIRKE ART GALLERY

Feb. 16 through March 5 — Student Juried Exhibition.

Feb. 15 — Awards ceremony for Student Juried Exhibition.

March 9-19 — Art 299 Portfolio Review.

March 30 through April 30 — Capstone Student Exhibitions.*

May 4-7 — Graduate exhibition.*

* All lecture/reception times and locations to be announced.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.

The gallery is on the first floor of Smith Hall at Marshall University on the corner of Hal Greer Boulevard and 3rd Avenue. For more information, call (304) 696-2296.



CLAYPOOL-YOUNG STRIDER GALLERY

Through Feb. 18 — “Memento Mori: Contemporary Manifestations” art exhibit.



DOODLES STUDIO & GALLERY

The gallery is at 101 East Water St., Flemingsburg and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch.

For more information, call Brenda Flynn at (606) 845-0411 or e-mail at ahoymatey@rocketmail.com. Visit the Web site at doodlesgallery.com.



HIGHLANDS MUSEUM and

DISCOVERY CENTER

Black History Month:

‰Friday — An exhibit of works by local artist Jerry Johnson will open on First Friday and continue through February.

‰Saturday, 7 p.m. — “A Night at the Apollo,” Paramount Arts Center. Admission: $5 for adults, $1 for children.

‰Feb. 12, 7 p.m. — Gospel Night 2009, with performances by local gospel choirs, the event will be hosted by Boyd County High School’s Celebration Club. Free admission.

‰Feb. 16, 7 p.m. — Marshall University’s African Drumming and Dance Ensemble will give a free performance.

‰Friday — Opening of “Music through the Ages.”

‰Friday through Feb. 27 — Log Cabin Quilt Show opening

Exhibits:

‰“Presidential Pursuits:” A collection of First Lady’s gowns, the political memorabilia collection of Dr. Jerry Ford and the museums political memorabilia and flag collection.

‰“The Legacy of Jean Thomas”

‰“Digging Deeper: Prehistoric man in The Ohio River Valley”

‰“Mr. Lincoln’s War: The Civil War in Eastern Kentucky”

‰“Steel Rails”

Student events

‰FETCH! Challenge Lab: Each Saturday, try activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. seen on PBS FETCH! Free with regular admission.

‰“From Spirituals to Rap,” a student Discovery workshop. Students will hear how the stories and experiences of African-Americans were interwoven in American music styles.

Other events

‰Feb. 21 — “Mardi Gras Madness,” a fundraiser slated at the Bellefonte Pavilion. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Casino and dance floor open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person.

Highlands Museum and Discovery Center 1620 Winchester Ave. (606) 329-8888; Fax, (606) 324-3218; or e-mail at info@highlandsmuseum.com. The Web site is highlandsmuseum.com. Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Mondays by appointment.

Cost is $5.50, adults; $4.50, seniors, students and children; members and children younger than 2 are admitted free.



HUNTINGTON

MUSEUM OF ART

Exhibits

‰Through Feb. 22 — Work by Brooklyn-based multimedia artist David Ellis.

‰Through Oct. 18 — “Who’s Who in the Vault: Portraits from the Permanent Collection.”

‰Through Feb. 22 — “From Burchfield to Wyeth: American Masterworks from The Daywood Collection.”

‰March 13 to May 24 — “Slightly Unbalanced,” an exhibition of works by contemporary artists that focuses on the issue of psychological neurosis and its presence in much of today’s art.

‰April 19 to May 17 — Portfolio 2009 will showcase work from middle and high school students in the Tri-State.

Events

‰Tuesday, 7 p.m. — The film “Imitation of Life” will be presented in the auditorium. Admission is free.

‰Wednesday, 2 p.m. — Jazz group Stolen Moments will perform a free concert in the auditorium.

‰Feb. 24, 7 p.m. — The film “A Principled Man: The Rev. Leon Sullivan” will be presented in the auditorium. Admission is free.

‰March 22, 2 p.m. — A salute to Les Six.

Children’s classes

‰Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m. — Education Gallery, elementary-age children. Admission is free.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

General admission is $5 per person or $18 for a family of four or more. Admission is free to museum members, school tours and the public on Tuesdays. Visit hmoa.org or call (304) 529-2701.



JESSE STUART FOUNDATION

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

1645 Winchester Ave., Ashland. For more information, call (606) 326-1667 or visit jsfbooks.com.



L STYLE

Wheel-thrown pottery classes are ongoing from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Potter’s Loft. Instructor is BIll Meadows. 1516 Winchester Ave. Vacancies remain in the Tuesday night class. Call (304) 654-9948.



MOREHEAD ART GUILD

Sunday, 2:30 p.m. — Meeting of the Art Minds get together.

314 Bridge Avenue, Morehead. For information, call (606) 784-6238 or e-mail magi@pinegroveart.com.



PAINTED COW GALLERY

Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council, 103 S. Main St., Louisa. The gallery has a wide diversity of fine hand-made artwork on display and for sale from artists of the Tri-State and beyond.

Commissioned artists are available for specific art work.

The gallery is dedicating this month for the “LOVE OF ART” and has a wide diversity of fine hand-made artwork including drawings, paintings, photography, abstract sculptures, quilts, handmade jewelry, books from local authors/artists, note cards, decorative painted juvenile furniture, art dolls, etc. all on display and for sale from artists of the Tri-State and beyond.

Tuesdays — Artists Day. Bring your own supplies (except oils) and for $5, spend the day creating with other artists. Drawing and watercolor lessons are also available.

Greg Painter is now exclusive to the gallery, come in and see all his new artwork both in acrylic and watercolor.

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday hours from noon to 4 p.m.

Studio home for the Lawrence County Arts Council 103 S. Main Cross St., across from the Lawrence County Court House.

For more information, call (606) 638-1313.



THE PENDLETON

ART CENTER

Join us at the Pendleton for a beach party, valentine shopping and much more on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. during Ashland's Downtown First Friday Art Walk. Many artists will also be in their studios on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.

Cathie Lambeau, jeweler and acrylic artist, of Studio 137 is artist of the month for February.

The Pendleton Art Center at 1537-1539 Winchester Ave., Ashland, houses the working and retail sale studios of artists and craftsmen from the Tri-State Area with a wide range of talents.

The Left Bank Café is open during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and during First Friday and Second Look Saturday events. (606) 325-3815. The Thursday before First Friday each month is open mic night. Singers, storytellers, poets, comedians, and others are invited to perform.

Aladdin’s Art Gallery — Custom framing and gifts. (606) 325-3309.

The following classes are offered at the Pendleton:

Mondays:

‰New watercolor class with Janet Lester (606) 928-8965 and Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257 begins Feb. 9. Classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to pre-register and get a supply list.

Tuesdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder. (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Watercolor Class 10 a.m. to noon with Janice LeBrun.

‰Children’s Art Class, 3:30 to 5 p.m. with Cathie Lambeau. Four classes are $85. (304) 617-7361.

‰Beginning acrylic painting classes, 6 to 8 p.m., all ages, $85. All ages. Call Cathy Lambeau at (304) 617-7361.

‰Watercolor class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Janice LeBrun. (606) 329-0048.

Wednesdays:

‰“Learn to Draw/Sharpen Your Skills” 10 a.m. to noon. Call Sylvia Jackson (606) 928-0257.

Thursdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with B.J. Wilder (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Pre-registration and payment required.

‰Fabric Dyeing/Surface Design Classes with Cathy Vigor. Learn Peyote and Herringbone Stitch. Fee $65 for three classes. Students should bring beads, beading needle, beading thread and scissors. (606) 325-3691.

‰Acrylic Painting Class 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with Janice Lebrun. (606) 329-0048.

Saturdays:

‰Handbuilding Pottery Classes, ages 9 to 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with B.J. Wilder, (740) 646-5838 or (740) 532-0970. Preregistration and payment required.

For more information about the Pendleton, call (606) 920-9863 or visit the Web site at pendletonartcenter.com.

For studio rental information, call Chrissie Smith, (606) 920-9863 or e-mail at csmithpac@yahoo.com.



THE SPEED ART MUSEUM

Through March — “Collecting for Kentucky: A Year of New Art at the Speed.”

Through March 15 — “Reclaiming the Plate: 19th Century Etching Clubs.”

Through May — “American Art at the Speed”

The museum is at 2035 S. Third St. in Louisville. For more information, call (502) 634-2700 or visit speedmuseum.org.



THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY

The gallery is at 1428 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

For more information, call Barbara at (606) 325-0233 or (304) 633-4401. Visit the Web site at yessy.com/TUG.