Events
Gaston Lecture Series - Mike Wimmer
March 1, 2010
7:00p.m.
Without formal education or training, Mike Wimmer naively set out for studies at the University of Oklahoma where the opportunity to work with Don Ivan Punchatz at his famous Sketch Pad Studio in Arlington, Texas availed itself. While working as an apprentice for two and a half years, Mike learned the business end of illustrating while also learning the painting techniques and working methods of many of the local Dallas illustrators. Afterwards Mike moved back to Norman, Oklahoma, where he could set up his studio to begin his life as an illustrator and artist. Mike, now recognized as a nationally renowned artist, has illustrated many children's books and advertising campaigns, such as American Airlines, Disney, Doubleday, Milton Bradley, Proctor Gamble, and many others. Join ASUMH on March 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gaston Lobby of Roller Hall where Mike will speak about his life and work, and using history as a connecting element will discuss how he put together a book project.
ASU - Mountain Home and The ARVEST Bank Concert Series
March 9, 2010
7:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.
Location TBA
Tom Tiratto and His Swingin' Tom Kats
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for Tom Tiratto and His Swingin' Tom Kats. Well-known in Arkansas and in many cities around the country for this Tribute to Frank Sinatra, this high energy performance with Arkansas musicians has all the flair of a Las Vegas show. Tom and His Swinging' Tom Kats will entertain you with the very best of Sinatra. Featured songs include "New York, New York," "My Way," and "Summerwind." If you are looking for something different, this will be a performance you won't want to miss. This show with its romantic ballads and other great standards from the Big Band Era will appeal to everyone. Enjoy the stroll down memory lane with the many moods of the man we knew as "Old Blue Eyes."
For more information, contact Lisa McBrayer at 870/508-6105.
"Catch the Vision" of the Forthcoming Trout Nature Center
April 10, 2010
5:30p.m. Cocktail Hour, 6:30p.m. Dinner
Redeemer Lutheran Fellowship Hall - Registration Information
Former Mountain Home resident and internationally known fly fisherman Dave Whitlock will be honored April 10, 2010, as the first inductee of the National Trout Hall of Fame. The National Trout Hall of Fame will be located in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center on the campus of Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. In addition, a Trout Nature Center will house educational trout-related exhibits which will be open to the general public as well as students. The banquet for Dave Whitlock, will serve as a fundraiser for the Trout Nature Center and will include a silent and live auction featuring a Day with Dave fly fishing in Oklahoma.
Tickets for the dinner are $100 and include a cocktail hour with Dave and Emily Whitlock, dinner and auction. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. on April 10 at Big Creek Country Club.
Honoree Dave Whitlock resigned his position as a research chemist more than 30 years ago, and pooled his talents in painting, illustrating, writing, photography, fly fishing, fly tying and lecturing to embark on a career as a full-time professional in the art of fly fishing.