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Diary of a Part-Time Monk December 10 at CCFA

Diary of a Part-Time Monk Book CoverAward-winning homebrewer and certified beer judge, J. Wilson will be on hand releasing, reading from and signing his new book, "Diary of a Part-Time Monk, this Saturday, December 10 from 1-5 p.m. at the Corning Center for Fine Arts. 

Working to nourish their bodies through lengthy Lenten fasts, the monks of Neudeck ob der Au outside of Munich are credited with developing the rich-and-malty doppelbock style of beer. Packed with carbohydrates, calories and vitamins, this unfiltered “liquid bread” is said to have sustained the monks from Ash Wednesday to Easter, and more than 300 years later, the monastic history and quality of this beer style is well-known throughout the world.

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A writer and semi-professional beer drinker, Wilson embarked on a 46-day beer-and-water fast to test the legend of doppelbock’s origins, church connections and nutritional value, as well as his own will power—and live to tell the tale. Wilson teamed up with Eric Sorensen, head brewer at Rock Bottom—Des Moines to collaborate on a commercial-scale forex news batch of Wilson’s bock recipe. The result, Illuminator Doppelbock, brewed with Weyermann Munich, Vienna and CaraMunich malts and hopped with Zeus and Liberty hops, was “a bold, unfiltered monk’s Lenten session beer,” weighing in at 6.67 % alcohol by volume and 288 calories per 12-ounce serving.

 

Come hungry and thirsty.  A Soup ‘n Bowl event is also taking place at the Art Center where you can purchase a bowl and have it filled with your choice of soup.  Also local brewer, Monte Hensley, will be on hand with a "mock" sample of the beer used during J. Wilson’s fast. 

 

Hope to see you there!

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Kathleen Coy at Second Saturday

You won’t want to miss this month’s Second Satruday at the Corning Center for the Fine Arts!  Artist Kathleen Coy will be on hand to discuss techniques, subjects, and style with her mix of landscapes, animals, and other works.  It all starts at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 13 with refreshments sponsored by the Corning Winery.  Her show will continue until September 9th.  Also, if you missed this year’s En Plein Air, there are still many fine works on display and for sale at the Center.

Zack Attack!

Zach Jones artworkHave you met the current artist-in-resident at the Corning Center for the Fine Arts? If not, here’s your opportunity to meet Zack Jones during a wonderful event. At the “Art and Historic Preservation” opening reception October 9th from 3-9 p.m., you can enjoy the creative atmosphere at the gallery while meeting Zack and enjoying his latest series of paintings. The Corning Winery will be on hand, Tim from the “Swamp Boy Blues” will be performing and Dede Johnson from the Omaha Clayworks will be sharing her passion for art. Also enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and home brew. If you miss the reception make sure you stop by during October to meet Zack and hear his story. Zack Jones is an Iowa native that moved back from Phoenix four years ago.  Zack’s a full time oil painter developing a name for himself while bringing the arts to rural Iowa and now bringing rural Iowa into art.  He joined Corning Center for Arts Residency program in June 2010.  Jones entered the program to work on commission projects but was captivated by Corning’s Opera House renovation. Hope to see you October 9th. I plan to be there.  It’s awesome!  To learn more about the Corning Center for the Fine Arts check out their website at www.corningfinearts.org.

There’s No Place Like Home - coming”

 “Hey all you Raider fans, stand up and cheer and clap your hands.” Yep, it’s that time of year again . . . HOMECOMING! Welcome back alumni. We have another great weekend planned and sounds like the weather should be welcoming also. The festivities begin Thursday night with Farmers’ Market, Y-teen Cake Auction and Pep Rally with coronation of this year’s Homecoming King. The Friday kicks off with Chamber Coffee and Alumni Registration at the Lauvstad Center. Don’t forget to sign up or attend some or all of the wonderful tours that are planned this weekend. Community volunteers put in long hours preserving the history of the community, restoring properties to their shining glory, and adding new resources in and for Adams County. Take time to visit with these volunteers and thank them for their dedication to the community. This year’s tours are House of History, Corning Center for the Fine Arts, Corning Oera House, Johnny Carson Birthplace, Aquatic Center, Icarian Historical Center, Alegent Health Wellness Center, Corning High School, Corning Winery, and Alegent Hospital. You can also help support the community while visiting with classmates, neighbors, or family at the Senior Jersey Auction, Opera House Baked Potato Bar, CCFA’s Post Parade Social; Adams Community Foundation’s Meet & Greet Wine Tasting, COHCC Operatoberfest, Junior Class Tailgate Meal, Breakfast at the Legion, Breakfast at the Beach, FICF Paul Gauthier Golf Tournament, FICF Adams County Country School Reunion, All-Grad Social and Banquet, Community Homecoming Praise & Worship and/or Golf at the Happy Hollow Country Club. Of course you won’t want to miss the Homecoming Parade or cheering on the Red Raiders Friday night as they take on AHST (Avoca, Hancock, Shelby, Tennant). “We’re loyal to you Corning High!”

Opera House Feast

Adams County House of History

 
 The Adams County House of History is open for the summer.  Come for

a visit every Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m.  You can look at vintage clothing, uncover military history, think about spending time in jail, learn more about medical practices of the period, see how they cooked, decide if you need a trim from the barber and much much more.  You may need to stop in several times to take it all in. 

Cooper, Coyotes and More

Balloon Blowup at Corning High School

Michael Cooper spent time with Corning High School students interested in learning more about mime this afternoon.  After showing them some of the marvelous masks he’s created and uses in his performance, he challenged them to overcome their own every day masks and try using some mime techniques to recreate themselves.  It’s amazing how difficult it is to just “walk” using mime techniques.  Finding a wall, working around corners and even blowing up a balloon soon seemed a reality all based on the illusions created with these techniques.  One student said she couldn’t wait to see him perform on Wednesday night.

Coyotes on the Loose at Corning Elementary

“Wow!”.  “Cool!”  “Oh, that’s how you do it!.  Those were just a few of the phrases coming from the Corning 4th grade students this morning as they worked with Michael Cooper.  As you can see by the picture, they made some pretty artistic coyote masks in just under an hour!  Energy filled the air and smiles were passed all around as each child worked to create their own mask.  Mr. Cooper also showed them a simple mime technique with their hands.  You can catch his show this Wednesday night, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. at the Corning High School Auditorium.  Adults $5 and Children $2.  Hope to see you there! 

Michael Cooper - “Live” in Corning

You won’t want to miss this event!  It would cost you from $10-25 to see him in Iowa City next month.  You can check out his antics on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxGmxTvM1H0.  Bring the whole family!  Bring your grandchildren.  They’ll adore his wit and humor. You’ll be amazed by the masks he creates and the way they enhance his actions and stories.