Oregon Art Beat
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Episode 603: Thursday October 7, 2004
- Musicians Klezmocracy

- Klezmocracy is made up of Ralph Huntley (piano/keyboards), Joseph Janiga (drums and percussion), Michael Papillo (double and electric bass), and Courtney Von Drehle (saxophones and accordion). This eclectic group of music professionals merges their many years of experience to create a musical blend of Afro-Hebrew sounds infused with Latin, Jazz, Cabaret, Rock and Klezmer.
- www.klezmocracy.com
- Fabric Artists Lisa & Lori Lubbesmeyer

- Twin sisters Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer were born in Tacoma, Washington in 1969, and attended the University of Oregon, both earning degrees in art related fields. In 1992 and 1993 the twins moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they pursued different art endeavors. Currently, Lisa and Lori work in the Old Mill District of Bend, where their studio and gallery is open to the public. Both are self-taught in fiber arts, and collaborate when creating fiber appliqué wall hangings. The Lubbesmeyers have received numerous awards, and their work is shown in galleries throughout the United States and world.
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- Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery
- LubbesmeyerStudio.com
- Artist Nancy Thorn
- While earning an art degree at Portland State University in the early 1970s, Nancy Thorn stumbled upon her passion, Medieval crafts, particularly gold-leaf gliding. After working under east coast gliders Nils Johnson and Bill Keck, Nancy decided to open Gold Leaf Restoration in Portland. Her passion for Medieval gliding has blossomed into a long and fulfilling career that includes gliding, restoration, architectural and fabrication projects.
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- GoldLeafDesign.net

