Area Things to See and Do

Visit the Creative Arts Council’s Balentine Gallery at the Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 West Water Street, Bluffton, Indiana 46714. (260)-824-5222 or wellscocreativearts.com Find event & membership information, view exhibits, purchase tickets, take classes, or volunteer. No admission charge to view gallery exhibits.
HOURS—Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and until 7 p.m. on Thursdays and by arrangement with CAC Office. Email: cac@adamswells.com.

IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
CURRENT EXHIBIT—Mud & Metal—pottery and mobiles. Open house Sunday, Jan. 16, 3-4:30 p.m. Greet the artists and enjoy 10% discount on purchases. Exhibit end Feb. 27.
SCHOOL OF BALLET
Regular classes in session.
TWO NEW OPPORTUNITIES—Beginning the first week of February will be Creative Expressions for those 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 on Thursdays with Ms. Jeni, $48 and Lyrical Dance for those 12 to 21 on Mondays with Ms. Amanda, $54.
Mark calendars for free ballet stage performance featuring scenes from Alice in Wonderland, Sunday, May 15, 3:30 p.m., Bluffton High School.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
YOGA FOR BEGINNERS—In the gallery with Susy Jones, 8 week session begins Jan. 18, $70.
RHAPSODY, RHYTHM & RHYME—”Sea Sounds,” music for toddlers with Cynthia Lemmen beginning Jan. 10, for eight weeks, Mondays from 10 to 10:45 a.m., $64.
OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP—Friday, Feb. 11, 9 am. to 4 p.m., with hour for lunch, with artist Gwen Gutwein, request enrollment brochure.

EVENTS
OPENING RECEPTION—Sunday, Jan 16, for Pottery & Mobiles Exhibit, free event.
ICE CARVING DEMO—Thursday, Jan. 20, 5 p.m., watch ice artist Bud Lies create a sculpture from a 300 pound block of ice at the terrace of the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre. No admission charge.
SERIES ON THE OUABACHE—”Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry,” Sunday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m., with Vickie Kibellus, $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Sponsor, Alexin, LLC
TRAVELOGUE—Thursday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m., “Wales: Land of Song,” admission is $6 adults and $3 for children.
VALENTINE DINNER CONCERT—Monday, Feb. 14, concert by Linda Reiff, meal by Roses are Forever, $25 per guest with reservations needed by Feb. 9.
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE CLASSES—Coming in March with more information to be announced.

Ongoing Activities:
CAC board of directors—Monday Jan. 17, 5:15 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHERS FORUM—Thursday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m. Tips on portrait techniques, a session with photographer Ben Jones.
READERS’ CIRCLE—Tuesday, Feb. 22, noon, carry in lunch and readings. Discussing Paula Deen’s autobiography.
Artists in Action—Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Work space by arrangement with CAC office.
CUISINE ARTISTS—Thursday, Jan. 13, 12:30 p.m., lunch at the Snug, reservations to CAC. “How to Roll Sushi,” course on Thursday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m., $7, eat what you create!