Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center

2012-01-24T12:09:00.000-08:00

ARTfusion: Exploring Interactive Art Infused with Colour-Changing LEDs!

You DON'T want to miss out on this class at Infinity! Beginning Feb 1, 2012, this 6 week series will focus on the meeting of creativity and engineering! Students will experiment with LED lighting and build their own interactive art project! The culmination will be an ARTfusion/Volt Vision Interactive Art Installation at the Infinity Spring Showcase on May 19th, 2012. Experience art come alive with light!
Ages 8-18. Instructed by Steve French and Charity Nuse.
Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Mar. 7. 5:30pm-7:00pm. Register by Wednesday, January 25!
If you would like to learn more about ARTfusion, please join us for an interactive demonstration on Wednesday, January 25 at 6:00pm.
Please call for pricing information. 664-0991

2012-01-02T08:24:00.000-08:00

Infinity Visual andPerforming Arts

115 East ThirdStreet, Jamestown, NY 14701

*ALL Infinity classes and rehearsalsare cancelled* due to the poor weather forecast for this afternoon and evening.

Instructors will be in touch with their individualstudents to schedule make up lessons. Happy New Year and Happy Winter!

Thankyou!

Infinity Releases Winter 2012 Course Schedule!

2011-12-14T14:54:00.000-08:00

Infinity has released their upcoming classes for the Winter 2012 session! The newest course schedule will cover January-April, and boasts some fantastic new courses with new ideas and initiatives! Click on the link to view the Infinity Winter 2012 Course Catalog!

Infinity Teams up with JCC and WRFA for Infinity Spotlight!

2011-12-08T08:31:00.000-08:00

Infinity has been working collaboratively with WRFA-LP 107.9FM to bring you the Infinity Spotlight! The Infinity Spotlight is a weekly feature on WRFA that has been designed to showcase various Infinity students.
The Infinity Spotlight is sponsored by Jamestown Community College!
Listen to WRFA-LP on Friday at 7:30am, 1:00pm, and 5:30pm to hear your favorite Infinity students performing songs of their choice, then join us in the Infinity Arts Cafe each Friday at 7:00pm to see the students you hear on the radio live and in action!

From Left to Right: Dennis Drew (WRFA-LP), Stephanie Rogers (Infinity), Mike Kelly (JCC)

2011-11-25T03:46:00.001-08:00

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

Starting Friday, November 25 at 12:00pm - December 24 at 10:00pm

Chautauqua Mall

318 E Fairmount Ave

Lakewood, NY

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc. will be manning the gift wrapping station for the entire holiday shopping season! We need helpers to wrap presents! All proceeds directly benefit Infinity Students.

If you don't feel like wrapping your recently purchased gift you can bring it to us to do all the hard work for you!! These gifts do not have to be purchased at the mall!

If you would like to volunteer your time this holiday season to help wrap gifts please contact Sharon at 716-386-2373 to sign up for a time!

There is still time to sign up for Puppetry Classes!

2011-11-16T15:06:00.000-08:00

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts are offering

Puppetry 101 Classes!!

Class starts November 28^th so there is still time to sign up!"

Call Now To Register! (716) 664-0991

All classes are held at Infinity Center @ 115 E Third St in Jamestown

In the tradition of Das Puppenspiel, learn the history and technique of Banraku, Shadow, Mask and Hand & Rod puppetry. Learn how to manipulate puppets and present a performance at the end of the session!

Ages 8-18 Instructor: Renee Pye

4 week Session: Nov.28^th & Dec. 5^th, 12^th, 19^th.

4:00-5:00pm $25

Register by: Nov. 21

2011-10-18T14:10:00.000-07:00

Fall 2011 Course Schedule

For Children

Explore! Experience! Excel!

♦ Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center ♦

115 East 3rd Street, Jamestown, NY 14701

(716)664-0991 (716)664-4220 FAX

info@infinityperformingarts.org

infinityperformingarts.org

Go to our website to see complete description and dates/times

Call Now To Register! (716) 664-0991

*MUSIC*Classes

· A Cappella Anthem ----Group Snare Drum----Music Theory 101 (SM601)

*ART*

· EXPERIENCE! Art----Illustration----EXPLORE! Art----Active Art History

· Fashion Design 101----Make Your Own Journal!----Halloween Masks

· Halloween Costumes----Hand Printing & Transfer Techniques

· Japanese Style Book----LIPS: Literature Inspired Painting Studio

· Fabric Journal----Blue Jean Tune Up----Flag Tag Book

· American Indian Series: Dream Catchers----Puppet Making

· Creative Collage

*THEATER*

· Puppetry 101----Theater Games

*DANCE*

· ZUMBA!----ZumbatomicÒ

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Brings Acclaimed Guitarist to Jamestown

2011-09-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

A man who’s been called one of the most unique and humorous performers in the contemporary acoustic scene will be coming to Jamestown the first week of October. Richard is traveling to Jamestown from Florida, having just returned from a tour in Tasmania and New Zealand!

Gilewitz regularly fascinates his audiences with finger-style gymnastics while spinning yarns too unbelievable not to be true. His rousing performances are filled with amazing chops, humor, and a history of the acoustic guitar from blues to folk, traditional to classical and somewhere in between. His use of banjo style picking patterns, classical arpeggios, tapping and harmonics, as well as a rhythmic and percussive approach, bring a fresh impression to the listener. Richard is respected worldwide for his command of the 6 and 12-string guitar. Whether playing solo, conducting guitar seminars and school programs, or sharing the stage with fellow performers, Richard Gilewitz always creates a sparkle of mood mastery and wonderment.

Mr. Gilewitz will be holding the following workshops/performances at Infinity.

Wednesday, October 5: Rhythm Studies - 4:00pm -- The Fingerpicking Engine - 5:00pm -- Why the Toys? Lecture on Guitar Accessories - 7:00pm

Thursday, October 6:The Tips for Touring - 4:00pm--Concert/Seminar with Jim Holler and Bill Ward @ Trinity Guitar Shop-7:00pm

Friday October 7: Open Turnings & Slide Guitar- 4:00pm

Concert/Seminar at Infinity Cafe- 7:00pm

All Infinity guitar students should plan on attending one or more of these sessions. For more information regarding any of the classes or to register for a class please contact Stephanie Rogers at 664-0991. Sessions are free to all Infinity Music Students and $5 each for non-Infinity students and adults

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!

2011-09-13T14:30:00.000-07:00

What do you get when you take 13 venues, 31 bands, 131 musicians, 13 sound technicians, and 55 volunteers and throw them together in one town, one night, all to benefit one special program?
CR WORD Local Music Showcase 2011!!
The places, bands and people listed below helped raise over $8,000 for Infinity Visual and Performing Arts to provide music and arts instruction to local children.
THANK YOU from all of us at Infinity!!!

Venues / Owners:
1. Forte - Peggy Kaltenmeier
2. Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center
3. Jmst. Savings Bank Ice Arena - Matt Hanson
4. Mojo's - Gib and Missy Taylor
5. Reg Studio Theater - Jeff Erickson
6. Shawbucks - Kurt Johnson
7. Suburban Blend - Pete Schiera
8. The Labyrinth - Jeff James
9. The Pub - Sam & Mary McCusker
10. The Q - Justin Lindell
11. The Renaissance Center - Lee Harkness
12. The Town Club Jim Bellomo
13. The Wine Cellar - Joel

Bands:
1. Atomic Energy Lab
2. Bad Money
3. BandHanna
4. Beyond the Illusion
5. Blind Society
6. Collective Groove
7. Crippled Fingers
8. DJ 80N3
9. Doc & Bill
10. Grampa Snazzy
11. Green Genes
12. Head of a Poet
13. Hi-Fidelity
14. Lion Avalanche
15. Little Dirty Goat
16. Milestones
17. Onomatopoeia
18. OTiS
19. People Are Loud Movers
20. Petty Larseny
21. Raggedy
22. Ravenwood
23. Sean Lander of Hallow
24. Smackdab
25. Steel Rails
26. Sweet Ass Cream Corn
27. The Bogarts
28. The No Good Doo-Gooders
29. The Velvet Cabbies
30. Thee Audience
31. Wildheart

Musicians:
1. Aaron Young
2. Adam McKillip
3. Adison Pirrello
4. Alec Hawkins
5. Alexis Smith
6. Allie Grice
7. Amanda Barton
8. Amy Genetti
9. Andrew Conti
10. Andrew Ernewein
11. Andrew Stronz
12. Andy White
13. Austin Anderson
14. Ben Berry
15. Ben Bracy
16. Ben Ernewein
17. Bill Drellow
18. Bill Eckstrom
19. Bill Hodges
20. Bill Ward
21. Bluto Miller
22. Bob Volpe
23. Bogie Griffin
24. Brad Kinney
25. Brian Hanna
26. Caelen Register
27. Chad Gustafson
28. Chad Ivanich
29. Chad Tibbitts
30. Charity Nuse
31. Chris Bell
32. Chris Rammacher
33. Chris Passamonte
34. Christian Nugent
35. Cindy Haight
36. Cody Anderson
37. Colin Braeger
38. Dan McClune
39. Daniel Witherspoon
40. Dave Meger
41. David Moller
42. Devan Weich
43. Don Volpe
44. Eli Lowry
45. Eli Wright
46. Frank Ferto
47. Gary Cuckler
48. Gary Peters
49. Gavin Paterniti
50. Glen Schreck
51. Hannah Wright
52. Hayley Restivo
53. Heather Eastman
54. Ian Shoenburger
55. Irys McKotch
56. Jamie Smith
57. Jamie Trusler
58. Jason Tonen
59. Jay Peterson
60. Jeremy Dahlgren
61. Jeremy Nalbone
62. Jim Foti
63. Jimmie Botto
64. Joe Glarner
65. Joe Grice (Joey Cobra)
66. Joe Tanksley
67. John Hamels
68. John Merino
69. Jon Teater
70. Jonny Johnson
71. Julie Morgan
72. Karl Lydell
73. Ken Larsen
74. Kev Rowe
75. Kevin Millward
76. Kiel Bowles
77. Kyle Gustafson
78. Lily Ellis
79. Liz Gabalski
80. Logan Stearns
81. Maria Sena
82. Mark Alpaugh
83. Mark Cooper
84. Mark Davis
85. Mark Smith
86. Marla Harris
87. Matt Baxter
88. Matt Clark
89. Matt Parsons
90. Melanie Luciano
91. Mike Brentley
92. Mike Brunacini
93. Mike Magnuson
94. Morgan Burns
95. Nick DeSantos
96. Nick Kilpatrick
97. Nick Thies
98. Oliver Burdo
99. Pat Post
100. Paul Hetrick
101. Pete Larsen
102. Remington Whitcomb
103. Rhonda Harp
104. Ryan Atkins
105. Ryan Ecklund
106. Ryan Hawkins
107. Ryan McCall
108. Ryan Sandberg
109. Sara Rafaloski
110. Sarah Moller
111. Scott Horton
112. Sean Lander
113. Sean Patrick
114. Shawn McKane
115. Shawn Mitchell
116. Spencer Eck
117. Steve Chapel
118. Steve Davis
119. Steve Eng
120. Steve Johnson
121. Steve McIntyre
122. Sue Waite
123. Tara Lamont Eastman
124. Tim Strom
125. Tiny B
126. Tom Swanson
127. TR McKotch
128. Trent Stafford
129. Warren Sischo
130. Zac Ricker
131. Zeke Witruke

Sound
1. Alex Glazier (sound)
2. Bob Priest (sound)
3. Brian Hanna (sound)
4. Chad Gustafson (sound)
5. Cindy Haight (sound)
6. Colin Meyers (sound)
7. Dave Trusso (sound)
8. Frank Besse (sound)
9. Graham Riggle (sound)
10. Jon Bell (sound)
11. Rich Hinson (sound)
12. Ryan Atkins (sound)
13. Stephanie Rogers (sound)

Volunteers:
1. Aaron Peelman
2. Alex Weinert
3. Ann Marie Philips
4. Wayne Philips
5. Ashley Ordines
6. Bethany Bjork
7. Brian Fischer
8. Cam James
9. Carol Hanson
10. Chelsea Meachum
11. Christina Hatfield
12. Steve Hatfield
13. Cindy Baker
14. Crystal Clark
15. Cynde Breneman
16. Cynthia McKane
17. David Smeltzer
18. Andi Smeltzer
19. Diane Sandberg
20. Faith Graham
21. Geoff Thorpe
22. Heather Felton
23. Jason Sample
24. Jeney Johnson
25. Jennifer Liuzzo
26. Judith Guild
27. Pat Hepinger
28. Julie Olson
29. Karen Suber
30. Kellyn Baron
31. Kevin Colley
32. Brooke Colley
33. Kim Barber
34. Kim Thomas
35. Laurie Bekeleski
36. Kevin Bekeleski
37. LeeAnn Conti
38. Lisa Tomczak
39. Liz Bowers
40. Mary Starkweather
41. Ray Starkweather
42. Mary Hetrick
43. Megan Renard
44. Michelle Ricker
45. Rick Pearson
46. Rosemary Andrews
47. Paul Andrews
48. Sandy Barker
49. Ron Barker
50. Sean Jones
51. Seanna Howie
52. Tracy Hewitt
53. Travis Johnson
54. Kelly Johnson
55. Vanessa Weinert

Local Businesses Support Music Education in Jamestown

2011-08-24T08:59:00.000-07:00

Pictured are: (Left to right) Jason Cuoco, Local Wire Magazine; Todd Thomas, Infinity Board President; Jason Sample, Infinity Board Member; and Ron Miller, EagleZip.com.

Local downtown businesses Eaglezip.com and Local Wire Magazine have teamed up to provide prizes for a raffle fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program. From now until Sept. 10, 2011, tickets are being sold for a chance to win an iPad or a pair of concert tickets to see the Foo Fighters in Buffalo. Tickets cost $5 apiece (or four for $10) and can be purchased at the Infinity Studio, Mojos or through an Infinity Board Member. The drawing will take place Sept. 10 during the Chautauqua Region WORD's Local Music Showcase (need not be present to win). Call 664-0991 for more information.

The Chautauqua Region WORD'S 2011 Local Music Showcase Lineup

2011-08-19T13:09:00.000-07:00

The Town Club

6:00-6:45: Petty Larseny

7:15-8:00: Sean Lander of Hallow

8:30-9:15: The Velvet Cabbies

9:45-10:30: Chris Bell

11:00-11:45: Chad Gustafson

12:15-1:00: A&M

The Wine Cellar

9:00-9:45: Joey Cobra

10:15-11:00: Ravenwood

11:30-12:15: Band Hanna

12:30-1:30- Tiny B

The Pub

7:00-7:45- Bill Eckstrom

8:00-8:45- Cindy Haight

9:00-9:45- Onomatopoeia (Adam McKillip & Melanie Luciano)

10:00-10:45-Pat Post

11:00-11:45-Tim Strom

12:00-1:00- Mike Brunacini

Shawbucks

9:00-10:30: The Bogarts

11:00-12:30: Steve, Charity, Amanda, Kev of BLE

1:00-2:00: The No Good Do-Gooders

JSBIA

6:30-7:15: Sweet Ass Cream Corn

7:45-8:30: Lion Avalanche

9:00-9:45: Hi Fidelity

10:15-11:00: Head of a Poet

11:15-12:00:Atomic Energy Lab

12:15-1:15: Elephant Upstairs

Suburban Blend

8:00-9:00: Raggedy

9:15-10:15: Steel Rails

10:45-11:45: Otis

12:15-1:15: Cloud Called 9

Reg Studio

6:30-7:30- Grampa Snazzy

8:00-9:00- DJ 80N3

9:30-10:30 Beyond the Illusion

11:00-12:00: S.C.S.

MOJO’s
7:00-7:50- Smackdab
8:10-9:00- Little Dirty Goat
9:20-10:10- Blind Society
10:30-11:20- Bad Money
11:40-12:30- Green Genes
1:00-2:00- Thee Audience

Renaissance Center

6:00-7:00: Bill Ward & Amanda Barton

7:15-8:15: Crippled Fingers

8:15-9:30: Oliver Burdo

The Q

6:00-7:15- Brad Kinney

7:30-8:30-

8:30-9:00- Mark Cooper

Infinity

7:00-7:45- Collective Groove

7:45-8:30- Wildheart

9:00-10:00- Infinity Blues Group

10:00-11:00- Milestones

Forte

10:30-12:00-: John Merino

12:15-2:00: Gary Peters

Labyrinth

7:00-8:30: Doc & Bill

8:45-10:00: People are Loud Movers

10:15-11:30: Tara Lamont Eastman

2011-08-05T10:47:00.000-07:00

We are extending the deadline until Monday August 8th

We need your help!

Attention Local Musicians and Music Lovers!! If you would like to volunteer to perform and help with Local Music Showcase please send me an email at localmusicshowcase@gmail.com

All venues, musicians and sponsors must have a completed form turned in no later than tomorrow (August 8th) to be included in this year's poster and media blitz!!

Call for Bands and Volunteers for 2011 Local Music Showcase

2011-08-04T10:07:00.000-07:00

Attention Local Musicians and Music Lovers!! If you would like to volunteer to perform and help with Local Music Showcase please send me an email at localmusicshowcase@gmail.com

All venues, musicians and sponsors must have a completed form turned in no later than tomorrow (August 5th) to be included in this year's poster and media blitz!!

2011-07-28T05:51:00.000-07:00

Who would like an iPad?
Foo Fighters tickets for their 9/25/11 Buffalo Concert?
Thanks to a wonderful Infinity board member, Eaglezip.com and LiveWire.com,

Infinity has both to raffle off right now!
Tickets are 1 for $5 or 4 for $10 and are available at Infinity, 115 E. 3rd St., Jamestown, NY.

ALL Proceeds benefit Infinity programming.

Drawing to be held SEPT 10 at Chautauqua Region WORD's Local Music Showcase

"EXPLORE ART!" @ Infinity with instructor Liz Jones

2011-07-28T05:33:00.000-07:00

"EXPLORE ART!" with instructor Liz Jones

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts

115 East Third St

Jamestown

Young Children’s Art Classes (ages 2-5)
An introduction to the process of making art and famous artists

"Explore Art!" classes are designed for young children focusing on the process of art making and the experience of the child. Art processes and materials will be fun while teaching children basic elements, principles and mediums. Each class features a famous artist with children making an art project inspired by how that artist worked or elements they used in their artwork.

Explore Art! Classes are starting August 13^th
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month

9:00 am 2 -3 year olds
10:15 am class for 4-5 year olds

Classes are 45 minutes long, 6-8 children per class accompanied by an adult. It is strongly recommended both child and adult wear play clothes and/or bring an art smock.

If you are interested in signing up your child for these classes

Please contact the Infinity studio for more information! 664-0991

Curtain Set to Rise on a New Facet of the Arts at the Infinity Center

2011-06-16T12:51:00.000-07:00

Infinity staffer Heather Ullman with one of the puppets

The curtain is set to rise on a new facet of the arts at the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center! Beginning in July, Infinity will add a theater arts, drama, and puppetry component to its menu of offerings.

“We are collaborating with Matt Hamilton-Kraft (Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.) to develop a student-run Infinity Theater Company,” said Shane Hawkins, Infinity's Executive Director.

"COI has a strong focus on developing entrepreneurship skills in the youth they work with; Infinity provides a unique setting to develop these business skills in a supportive, creative and engaging environment. Students will be involved in everything from making the puppets and sets, to script writing, performing and booking the Company when they are ready to perform. We're very excited to watch this idea finally take shape and become a reality."

With the recent losses of Chautauqua County theater programs like Das Puppenspiel and Awareness Theatre, Infinity is eager to revive the concepts of both programs and offer yet another area of the arts for youth to Explore! Experience! and Excel! at the Infinity Center. From acting and stagecraft to costume designing and building sets to puppet manipulation and script writing, Infinity theater students will have significant hands-on involvement in every phase of staging productions.

In partnership with COI, Infinity has acquired the last two Das Puppenspiel’s shows, as well as an array of puppets from the now-dissolved Das Puppenspiel Theater Company. With a quality script and puppet base to launch from, a brand new expanded facility on 3rd Street, an art instructor/puppet maker, Renee Pye, and former Das Puppenspiel puppeteer Heather Ullman, Infinity is ready to watch this new venture become a strong component of Infinity Visual and Performing Arts.

If you would like more information or would like to join the fun, come to the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center, 115 E. 3rd St., Jamestown on June 30th at 6 p.m. for an informational meeting, or give us a call at 716-664-0991.

The Infinity theater component will be available for students 8-21.

The Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program is dedicated to building the resiliency of our community's youth by providing unique opportunity through access to the arts. More than a place, more than a program, Infinity is an experience for the body, mind, and soul; it is a chance for youth to become immersed in music and learning, to take creative risks, and to discover their infinite potential. To learn more or to donate, visit www.infinityperformingarts.org.

Infinity Now Accepting Registration for Several Students Classes

2011-06-11T07:34:00.000-07:00

Are you a student or do you have a child interested in learning more about music and art? The Infinity Visual & Performing Arts program in Jamestown, N.Y. has announced a new round of student classes that will be taking place starting in July, along with others that begin this month! Also, Infinity is once again offering the week-long Infinity Summer & Music Art Institute (Summer Camp). Open to any student from the Chautauqua Region.

Deadline for registration varies depending on classes! Call Infinity for more details 716.664.0991 or go online to www.infinityperformingarts.org.

Infinity Summer Music & Arts Institute - Summer Camp at Infinity!
JULY 18 thru JULY 22 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$150 (lunch & snack included)

Summer Suzuki Camp with Nina Karbacka
JULY 14 and JULY 18 thru JULY 22 - 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
$15

Music Theory
JULY 14 and JULY 18 thru JULY 22 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
$15

Sight Reading
JULY 14 and JULY 18 thru JULY 22 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
$15

The Art of Art with instructor Kellyn Baron
(not required to attend every class)
JUNE 14, JUNE 21, JUNE 28, JULY 5, JULY 12 - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
$25 if using punch card or $7 each

Exploring Art with instructor Joe Grice
(no requird to attend every class)
JUNE 14, JUNE 21, JUNE 28, JULY 5, JULY 12 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
$25 if using punch card or $7 each

L.I.P.S. (Literature Inspired Painting Studio) with instructor Tara Eastman
JUNE 13 - 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
$25 if using punch card or $7

The Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program is dedicated to building the resiliency of our community's youth by providing unique opportunity through access to the arts. More than a place, more than a program, Infinity is an experience for the body, mind, and soul; it is a chance for youth to become immersed in music and learning, to take creative risks, and to discover their infinite potential. To learn more or to donate, visit www.infinityperformingarts.org.

Deadline for New Adult Classes is June 20, 2011

2011-06-08T19:06:00.000-07:00

Infinity Visual & Performing Arts is once again offering a variety of classes for adults who are looking to expand their artistic horizons. There is a one-time registration fee of $15 for new adult learners. Deadline for registration June 20, 2011 so hurry! Call Infinity for more details 716.664.0991 or go online to www.infinityperformingarts.org.

Intro to Sewn Book Binding for Adults
Ever wanted to create your own books or journals? Are you a "scrap-booker" looking to take your scrapping to the next level? Then this is for you! Participants will be led through an introduction to sewn bindings. By the end of the half-day session you will have created two complete journals and many samples. A class for complete beginners, no experience required!
Saturday, June 25th. 9am-12pm. $45.00
Taught by Debra Eck

The Art of Art: Discovering Mark Making for Adults
Come discover new ways to express your creativity! Using mixed media and elements of design you will have brand new ways to relieve stress! Come and make a mess and have some fun!
Thursdays: June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14. 1:30-3:00pm. $60.00
Taught by Kellyn Baron

Life Drawing I & II for Adults
This course will cover basic drawing techniques to further improve the skills of drawing from life and learning proportions, as well as values. Charcoals will be used to better understand the way we see and interpret still life.
Tuesdays, June 22, June 28, July 5, July 12. 1:30-3:00pm. $60.00
Taught by Joe Grice

The Price of Art-Someone Paid MILLIONS for THAT?!
Presented by instructor, Deb Eck, during this sometimes irreverent, somewhat cheeky, information packed, presentation, you’ll learn more about what drives the often volatile market for paintings. Who’s hot? Who’s not? Why? What explains the fact that a painting you wouldn’t pay a hundred dollars for just sold at an art auction house for $30 million+, when the auction estimate was less than half that price? (“Hey, I’ll take two!)
Thursday June 30. 7:00pm $7.00
Taught by Debra Eck

The Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program is dedicated to building the resiliency of our community's youth by providing unique opportunity through access to the arts. More than a place, more than a program, Infinity is an experience for the body, mind, and soul; it is a chance for youth to become immersed in music and learning, to take creative risks, and to discover their infinite potential. To learn more or to donate, visit www.infinityperformingarts.org.

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc

115 East Third Street Jamestown, NY 14701

(716) 664-0991 fax: (716) 664-4220

www.infinityperformingarts.org

info@infinityperformingarts.org

Infinity Q and A: Jeff Erickson

2011-05-26T06:49:00.000-07:00

"Infinity Q & A" is a regular, recurring series featuring various staff members and Instructors at Infinity Visual and Performing Arts. Today we feature Jeff Erickson, local musician and Facilities Director of the Reg Lenna Civic Center.

Interior of the Reg Lenna Civic Center

How do you feel about Infinity moving its showcase back to the Reg Lenna for this year's showcase?

We here at the Reg are thrilled to have the showcase back. It is a great thing to have all of the Infinity students rockin the theater!

What's the most important thing that Infinity students can learn from performing in a show of this size?

Students should use the opportunity at the Reg to see how a professional venue runs a concert. It can be a lot of work to put on a show and I imagine some of the students don't realize that. They should watch what the crew is doing and feel free to ask questions.

As a professional musician, what advice can you offer to Infinity students who aspire to take their music to the next level?

Well, I guess the main thing is to not give up and work hard. I have been playing music for 20 years and did not make any money at it for 12 of those years. It is important to get out there and be visible, play a lot. Meet as many people as you can because you really never know who might be able to help you out. Also, don't forget to have fun because that is very important to your audience. If they see you really digging in and having fun they will notice you.

-Stephanie Rogers

The Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program is dedicated to building the resiliency of our community's youth by providing unique opportunity through access to the arts. More than a place, more than a program, Infinity is an experience for the body, mind, and soul; it is a chance for youth to become immersed in music and learning, to take creative risks, and to discover their infinite potential. To learn more or to donate, visit www.infinityperformingarts.org.

Infinity Q and A: T.R. McKotch

2011-05-23T18:48:00.000-07:00

"Infinity Q & A" is a regular, recurring series featuring various staff members and Instructors at Infinity Visual and Performing Arts. Today we feature T.R. McKotch, an Infinity Drum Instructor and one of the directors for the Collective Groove Ensemble.

Infinity Instructor T.R. McKotch

What is your favorite part of Infinity?
My favorite part of Infinity is watching the kids progress into the accomplished musicians that they have become. There are a lot of fantastic local musicians that have come out of this program.

Through your experiences teaching at Infinity what have you learned from your students?
I learned to always be on top of my game! I have to be up to date on the latest music, the latest trends and even new ways of reading music. I remember when a student first brought me drum tabs. It was like I was living in an alternate dimension! I had no clue what to do with them but I went home, studied them and learned all I could about them. Experiences like that really help to keep me on top of the ways that I teach!

What are you looking most forward to from Infinity's Annual Spring Showcase?
I love to see all the hard work that the kids have put in throughout year. The showcase really allows them to put that into action. It's their opportunity to shine.

Do you have a quote or any words of advice for current Infinity students?
Always practice and come to class prepared, and you'll go far!

-Stephanie Rogers

The Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program is dedicated to building the resiliency of our community's youth by providing unique opportunity through access to the arts. More than a place, more than a program, Infinity is an experience for the body, mind, and soul; it is a chance for youth to become immersed in music and learning, to take creative risks, and to discover their infinite potential. To learn more or to donate, visit www.infinityperformingarts.org.

Infinity Fundraiser Raffle Tickets now Available

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Don't forget to buy those Raffle Tickets!!!

Available at the Infinity Front Desk, from an Infinity Board Member or at an Infinity Cafe event. The winners will be drawn at our Annual Spring Showcase on Friday June 3rd.

You could be the proud winner of one of the following baskets:
    •    A brand new iPod touch! $300 Value
    •    Dining Basket full of local restaurant gift certificates! $300 Valu
    •    Cash Basket- $150 in cold, hard cash!
    •    Seagull S6 Slim Acoustic Guitar! $400 value (*Just Added*)

All tickets are one for $5 or four for $10. Get yours today for a chance to win a fantastic prize!

The Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program is dedicated to building the resiliency of our community's youth by providing unique opportunity through access to the arts. More than a place, more than a program, Infinity is an experience for the body, mind, and soul; it is a chance for youth to become immersed in music and learning, to take creative risks, and to discover their infinite potential. To learn more or to donate, visit www.infinityperformingarts.org.

Upcoming Classes at Infinity!

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Please join us for these exciting new classes at Infinity!

The Art of Art: Discovering Mark Making for Adults. Come discover new ways to express your creativity! Using mixed media and elements of design you will have brand new ways to relieve stress! Come and make a mess and have some fun! You might just learn something.

Tuesday, June 21-Tuesday, July 26. 1:30-2:30pm. Taught by Kellyn Baron.

The Art of Art: Discovering Mark Making for Students. Come discover new ways to express your creativity! Using mixed media and elements of design you will have brand new ways to relieve stress! Come and make a mess and have some fun! You might just learn something.

Tuesday, June 7-Tuesday, July 12. 4:00-5:00pm. Taught by Kellyn Baron.

L.I.P.S. Literature Inspired Painting Studio. Pictures paint a thousand words, but what do the words we love inspire? What is your favorite book, poem or essay? This course will allow you to choose a painting topic from a piece of literature that interests you, and allows you to unpack a literary message in a new visual way. Inspiration for art can come from may sources, including the written word. At the end of the class, students will take home a completed acrylic painting based on their literary inspiration of choice.

Monday, June 13th. 5pm-6pm. Free and open to all art students over the age of 8.

Intro to Sewn Book Binding. Ever wanted to create your own books or journals? Are you a "scrap-booker" looking to take your scrapping to the next level? Then this is for you! Participants will be led through an introduction to sewn bindings. By the end of the half-day session you wil have created two complete journals and many samples. A class for complete beginners, no experience required!

Saturday, June 25th. 9am-12pm.Taught by Debra Eck.

Infinity Visual & Performing Arts, Inc.
115 East Third Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-0991

2011 Spring Showcase is June 3

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Don't forget to mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 2011 Infinity Spring Showcase at the Reg Lenna Civic Center (Jamestown, NY) on June 3. All proceeds benefit Infinity and Arts Education in Chautauqua County!

Welcome to the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts blog page

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Welcome to our blog. We will be using this site as a way to share various press releases, events, activities and other content involving the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center in Jamestown, NY.