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Happenin' Now
OutWest Featured Artists
Fine Art Photographer Frank Lozano Images of The World and The West This exhibition opened on our most recent Art Walk and continues daily during regular store hours. View the art of Fine Art of Photographer, Frank Lozano. You may recognize his voice, from his years as a radio personality and emcee work at various local benefits, but you may not be aware of his passion for the Arts. OutWest is honored to showcase Frank's Fine Art Photography. He sees the world through a unique lens capturing exquisite beauty in the mundane. Opportunities have taken Frank to the far corners of the world...as well as right here at home...travel with him and see the familiar in unexpected ways. We guarantee that you will be stunned, will chuckle and chortle, will exclaim "where's that?," and LOL. Come enjoy color, shape, texture, and our world through Frank Lozano's unique vision. Featured Leather Artist Biskit Hatch Take a look at the work of leather artist, Biskit. Gunleather, chaps, belt straps, picture frames, wallet, spur straps and more. Several of his paintings are on display in our front window. Happenin' Next Live! On the Radio Saturday, March 13, 9:00-10:00 AM Streaming live on-line at www.hometownstation.com Local station KHTS, 1220 AM, Around the Barn with Heads Up Authors Troy Andrew Smith, Margaret Brownley along with OutWest Purveyors Jim and Bobbi Jean join host Nancy Zhe. Writer Round-Up
Meet the Authors and Book Signings Thursday, March 18, 4:00 - 8:00 PM Meet Troy Andrew Smith and Margaret Brownley, Thursday, March 18 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Smith's title, Radersburg Gold, is a page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Brownley's, A Lady Like Sarah, is the story of an outlaw and a preacher...each in need of a miracle. Upcoming Music OutWest Presents: Reserve Your Seats Now! Limited Seating in OutWest's Intimate Setting 661.255.7087 Saturday, March 27, 7:00 PM Presented by OutWest and 'Pards John and Diane Bergstrom Nathan McEuen and Scott Gates  Join guitarist Nathan McEuen and mandolin phenom Scott Gates for an evening of acoustic bluegrass music as only these two fine musicians can do it. Nathan literally grew up on stage as his dad, John McEuen was one of the founders of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Suggested donation $15 includes light refreshments.Reservations now taken at 661.255.7087 Saturday, April 17 NEW TIME! 11:30 and 2:30 PM Two Performances at nearby Hart Hall Silver Screen Project: Marvin O'Dell, Theresa O'Dell, Journey West  Special musical event honors the unveiling of the William S. Hart stamp, part of the Silver Screen Legends of Hollywood Stamp Series. Adults $1.00 and Children $.25 Brought to you by the Friends of Hart Park Saturday, April 24, Time TBA Gary Allegretto with Ian Espinoza Stay tuned for full details including time and suggested donation. You won't want to miss this fun evening, Saturday night of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival weekend! Saturday, May 22, 7:00 PM "Women on the Move" Trish Lester, Linda Geleris, Joan Enguita  Each of these songstresses is a headliner in her own right. When they sing together it's like listening to a choir of angels. You'll weep and you'll laugh and they'll remind you..."it's just a cookie!" Suggested Donation $15 includes light refreshments. Reservations now taken at 661.255.7087
Friday, May 28, 7:00 PM An Evening with Eli Barsi and John Cunningham Opening with John Bergstrom  Eli Barsi (L) and John Cunningham (R) We are "Cowboy Sweetheart" Eli Barsi fans and look forward to her return in May. She's a joy to be around. Her ready smile and voice will lift your spirits, you just can't frown when she's around. Join us as we tap our toes, yodel, and sing along with our favorite Canadian singer/songwriter! Suggested donation is $20 includes light refreshments. Now taking reservations, 661.255.7087 Tuesday, June 15, 7:00 PM An Evening with Juni Fisher   Meet Juni and enjoy the music of her newest CD release, Let'er Go, "Let'er Buck," Let'er Fly Celebrate 100 years of the historical Pendleton Round-up with WMA award winner Juni Fisher. She'll be showcasing this new CD and playing your favorites from Gone to Colorado, Tumbleweed Letters, Cowgirlography and Sideshow Romance. Suggested donation $20 includes light refreshments. Now taking Reservations - 661.255.7087 July 4th - Parade Down Main Street! Watch this space for cool events OutWest! Old Town Newhall hosts a fun parade and OutWest will be participating. Enjoy the music of WMA singer/songwriter John Bergstrom right in front of OutWest's door! Saturday, August 28, 7:00 PM Jason "Buck" Corbett and Friends Buck returns! More info to follow! Friday, September 17, 8:00 PM Richard Lee Cody and Mary Kaye Suggested Donation: $15 includes light refreshments More info to follow! Saturday, November 6, 7:00 PM Skeeter Mann and the Lost Canyon Rangers Skeeter Returns! Suggested Donation: $15 includes light refreshments More info to follow! ART WALK First Thursday 5:00-9:00 p.m. April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2 Featured Artists: April 1- Fine Art Photographer Ken Lubas Music of singer/songwriter John Bergstrom May 6- Legendary Visual and Leather Artist Al Shelton June 3 - Fine Art Photographer Tom Mendozza Celebrate the Art of Sri Lanka July 1- Fine Art Photographer Robert Mance Writer Round-Up Book Signings Deanne Stillman: Mustang: The Saga of the Wild Horse in the American West Susan Compo: Warren Oates: A Wild Life More details on each of these Art Walk events will be posted here as they become available. Art Walk is a free self guided art walk down Main Street in the Arts District of Old Town Newhall anchored by The Canyon Theatre Guild and the Repertory East Playhouse. This once monthly Art Walk is both reactive and interactive. One can look and appreciate art, purchase art or participate in art. The ARTree presents a fun, interactive hands-on art activity for the whole family to enjoy. This event is free for all from spectator to participant. Join us in promoting and strengthening the arts community in Santa Clarita. Happenin' Everyday Art OutWest's Artists OutWest's Purveyors seek exceptional work by local artisans and craftspeople inspired by the West. Currently, we represent the work of these artists:  Fine art photography of Ken Lubas, Art Beyond Control now on display. View these dramatic images of Native American Powwow dancers, eagles, and more.  November Third Thursday Art Walk with Dennis Garcia, Ken Lubas,
Purveyors Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell, Ted Garcia Dennis and Ted performed a Native American Blessing Ceremony From Our Purveyor of Fine Goods, Bobbi Jean Bell: I attended the William S. Hart Pow Wow in September and came upon Ken’s booth. His images immediately captivated me, transporting me to a magic place and time. His stunning images honor Native American dancers and take you along. Can you hear the drums, the tingling of bells, the slap of fringe, and the pounding of feet? I can. I knew instantly, that OutWest’s audience would appreciate his work. We are honored to represent Ken. For years Ken Lubas’ (a.k.a. “True Eyes”) photographs could be found on pages The Los Angeles Times accompanying stories of breaking news, in-depth investigations and standalone features. His resume includes two Pultizer Prizes for team projects dealing with the Northridge earthquake and the city’s riots. Lubas retired in 2001 to pursue a career in fine art photography and photo illustration. Today Lubas focuses on the resurgence of the bald eagle and Native Americans, both threatened with extinction, but re-emerging with strength and dignity. His work has been recognized with showings at Los Angeles City Hall, public libraries and galleries in Southern California, Washington state, Chicago, Ill.and Santa Fe, New Mexico. As a result of his work with the Native American community he was honored by a Chumash spiritual leader in a sacred naming ceremony with the name “True Eyes” during a William S. Hart Pow Wow in Newhall where he sits on the board of directors and his work is shown each year. Presidents, Vice Presidents and Hollywood celebrities are among those who have acquired his work. Enjoy the bright colors of Mexican Folk art by local artist Bob Hernandez.
From glass artist Laila Asgari are coasters, bowls, platters, and wall art depicting the West of horses, horseshoes, boots, and wild landscapes.  WARMED AND KILN FIRED GLASS ART ARTIST LAILA ASGARI OF SERENDIPITY IN BLUE From Our Purveyor of Fine Goods, Jim Bell: “I met Laila Asgari several years ago at the annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. She had a booth there, (and returns every year), and I knew immediately that her work was special. OutWest was only a dream then, but I took her card and knew she was an artist we would want to represent. At the time my wife, Bobbi Jean, was on staff at the Autry National Center and asked me to keep my “eagle eye”out for extraordinary artists. I passed Laila’s card on to her and the rest is history! Bobbi Jean and Laila have worked together now for several years and the Autry Museum Store continues to represent her. In fact, Congratulations are in order! They submitted a piece of Laila’s art to the national magazine, Cowboys and Indians, and it was just highlighted in the December 2009 Gift Guide! We are honored to count Laila as one of OutWest’s earliest fans…and a great friend.” OutWest congratulates featured glass artist Laila Asgari on the selection of one of her pieces, by Cowboys & Indians Magazine, for their Holiday 2009 Gift Guide!Her work is imaginative and unique and can be found in galleries and museum stores including the Autry National Center. Laila Asgari, a local artist raised in southern California, took an interest in the western lifestyle at an early age, learning how to ride at the age of five years. As a youngster, Laila coupled her interest in art with her love for horses, experimenting with oil, pencil, and charcoal. As an adult she discovered glass as an art medium, and using the glass fusing technique and crushed glass, she has been able to transfer her passion for the West into functional art, creating pictures with glass. Each glass piece is handmade and kiln-fired creating unique one-of-a-kind pieces. Her collection includes wall hangings, wall tiles, plates, picture frames, and coasters. Many of the pieces are created from personal experiences, which led Laila to market her fused glass art under “Serendipity Blue - designs in glass”.  Wade Hatch, also known as "Biskit," creates roses in leather as well as handsomely tooled leather and wood frames. Biskit is your "go-to-leather-artist" for anything you need in leather. Aritst Peggy Wyly brings us the Southwestern landscape in glass. She also works in stained glass, and her glass feathers are not to be missed.  PEGGY WYLY OF WYLY’S CREATIVE ENDEAVORS – STAINED AND FUSED GLASS DESIGNS From Bobbi Jean: “OutWest wasn’t open too long when Peggy Wyly’s husband came in to check us out. Before I knew it, we were chatting about the West, Old Town Newhall, and art. I shared one of our goals – to offer high quality handmade work by local craftspeople and artisans inspired by the West. He told me about his wife, Peggy’s, stained glass art and the many homes she has designed special pieces for including front doors, kitchen cabinets, and windows. Peggy’s stained glass pieces and her “glass feathers” are wonderful. She creates window and wall hangings, vases, jewelry, bowl, and plates. She offers custom designs and enjoys creating special pieces to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or other memorable events. Many of our customers may be familiar with Peggy’s work as she shows annually at the holiday boutique held at Saugus High School, this year called the ‘SHS Fantastique Boutique.’ OutWest welcomes glass artist Peggy Wyly!” Weaver Rick Ayers of Ayers Hand Woven offers the finest in scarves and wraps. Truly "art you can wear."
 RICK AYERS OF AYERS HAND WOVEN From Bobbi Jean: “Several years ago Jim and I traveled to Yosemite for the first time enjoying this California and national treasure during a snowy, cold February. Having lived in New England for most of my life, this winter trip to Yosemite awakened memories of snowy forests long forgotten. The purpose of the visit, however, was to prepare the Autry Museum Store for an upcoming exhibition on the art of Yosemite and I was there on a fact finding mission. The Museum Store would be offering special merchandise to go along with the exhibition and I was looking for great ideas. After experiencing the chill of the season, I thought, what could be better than offering wonderful, artistic, hand woven scarves? Several weeks later I met Rick and Julie Ayers of Ayers Hand Woven at a craft show sponsored by the Long Beach Art Museum. We’ve been fans of one another ever since! Rick’s work is amazing. Art you can wrap around your neck, drape over your shoulders, toss across the back of a chair, drape on the piano or diningroom table. Luxurious. Dramatic. Warm. When Rick is here we have fun! He brings his loom and weaves outside. Ladies, I invite you to have Rick choose just the right woven for you…and he’ll demonstrate at least 30 ways to wear it! Gentlemen, he never goes anywhere without a scarf and he’ll show you how to wrap-it-up too! Karen Brock's hand painted and embellished velvet, fully lined, wraps are to not to be missed. Not only gorgeous against skin on a cool night, but the perfect accessory draped on a couch, chair, piano bench...wherever you want a touch of color and glamour. OutWest Everyday: Gorgeous clothing from legendary Western Wear designer, Marrika Näkk! These blouses, skirts, and dresses are pure confection. Ladies, you need to see the Marrika Näkk Cowgirl Collection first hand. Her style is truly unique, a blend of Old West, New West, Reel West, with a touch of fairy dust and whimsy. Here are a few photos from recent events.
There's always something fun happenin' OutWest!  Bobbi "Jingle" Bell with Kris Kringle Third Thursday Art Walk, December 17  Red River West perform during Fall Fashion Round-Up featuring designer Alan Michael of
Alan Michael Leatherworks with Purveyors Jim and Bobbi Jean  OutWest friend, Sue Reynolds and Miniature Horse, Star
OutWest Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration 2009  Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
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