January 2012
The Churchill Arts Council is celebrating its 26th season by putting out one of its most impressive and diverse seasons of art at the world-class Oats Park Art Center.
The arts council will kick off 2012 with a Jan. 28 performance by the Patricia Barber Trio, a Guggenheim Fellowship recipient whose Fallon performance will be one of her few U.S. tour dates in 2012.
The performance will be representative of what the Churchill Arts Council has cultivated in Fallon since its formation in1985 — artistically brilliant performances by world-class talent in one of the West’s most unique theaters.
Painting, prose, performance art, music and film are all mixed into a compelling schedule of 2012 performances and permanent collections.
“We believe that Fallon and our audience deserves the very best that we can bring,” said Valerie Serpa, executive director of the arts council.
For more information on the Churchill Arts Council’s 2012 schedule, visit www.churchillarts.org or call (775) 423-1440.
Upcoming dates include:
- Patricia Barber Trio, Jan. 28
- February Film Series, Feb. 3, 10, 17
- Evening with the Arts, Mar. 3
- Conversations & Performance by The Hector Del Curto Quintet, April 14, 2012
James Beard Award-winning author and chef, John Ash, is the featured chef at this year’s Tractors & Truffles, a farm-to-plate dinner and arts event October 15.
In addition to a four-course dinner prepared by Ash, Steve Hernandez, chef and owner of The Slanted Porch, and Mark Davis, chef director of the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of California, San Francisco, the event features a performance by leading folk singer-songwriter Susan Werner.
The day includes a tour to Lattin Farms, a cooking demonstration by chef Ash, a light lunch, tour and tasting at Churchill Winery, and pre-show “conversation” with Miss Werner.
Dinner, which will be served in a beautifully appointed chalet in Oats Park surrounded by antique tractors, will be proceeded by wine and beer tasting. Local singer and artist, Jim Moore, will provide musical accompaniment during dinner.
Tickets are $125 per person. For more information go to www.tractorsandtruffles.com or call 423.4556.
The City of Fallon would like to recognize the tireless work, dedication and outstanding professionalism of Allen Dodson, our city’s employee of the quarter for the third quarter of 2011.
A Churchill County native, Allen Dodson is one of the City of Fallon’s longest tenured employees, with nearly 25 years of service in the city’s water department.
“Dedicated, loyal, outgoing and meticulous, Dodson has always been available to work special events and takes on extra tasks willingly,” said Ryan Swirczek, public works superintendent for the City of Fallon. “He is always here when we need him. He’s happy to take on extra duties that don’t necessarily fall under his job description,” said Swirczek.
Dodson’s more than two decades with the city gives him a deep knowledge of the city’s water operations, which is reflected in the high quality of his work.
We congratulate Allen on this well deserved honor. If you see Allen around town, congratulate him on this recognition.
