The Russell Memorial Library has a wall full of colorful, in- your-face, blooming, flying nature photography by John Whistler .
"Our art wall is spectacular this month," said Margaret "Tunkie" Stone, Russell's information specialist.
Whistler, who displays his works at the Olde Towne Gallery in downtown Portsmouth, is showcasing detailed photographic studies of flowers, including thistles, Queen Anne's lace, roses, dahlias and water lilies, shot locally and in New Orleans .
But blooms aren't the only subjects flowering from Whistler's lens. Other works hanging at the Russell, at 2808 Taylor Road, include studies of hummingbirds, ducks, butterflies and dragonflies.
"A standout is the photo of a tiger swallowtail butterfly balancing on a verbena blossom and holding a tiny bouquet pulled from the flower," she said.
Whistler's talent with a camera is well known.
tiffany heart link bracelet His works took first place in the macro photography category at the 19th annual World Orchid Conference in Miami, and second place at the Aperture Show at the Gallery on the York in Yorktown.
The art combines Whistler's three hobby loves.
"I've enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and photography for years," Whistler said in a news release.
His works can be viewed for free during normal library hours. Call the library at 410-7016 or visit worksstudiophotography. com for more information .
Run/walk for Fun
Strap on those exercise shoes , throw in a donation and help rebuild a beloved children's facility .
Registration is now open for the inaugural Fun Forest Fun Run/ Walk, which takes place from 8 a.m. to noon July pandora beads 24 at Oak Grove Lake Park . The public can access this bucolic area at 409 Byron St., off Volvo Parkway.
The registration fee to run, jog, walk or stroll along the circular lake path is $10 for adults, $8 for youth and $5 for the Diaper Derby, ages 1 year and younger. All proceeds will go to help rebuild and improve Fun Forest after damage caused by arson April 1.
All participants will receive an event T-shirt and goodie bag; plus there will be inflatable children's activities.
So far, fundraisers have netted $23,000 . And $30,000 more is coming from winning a national "More Green Across America" contest by Sears .
For more information , call 382-6411 or visit > Explosive voices
Are you a dynamite singer?
深圳搬家公司Then don't forget to limber up your best rendition of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," La Roux's "Bulletproof" or even Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti." Auditions are July 17 for the July 31 Karaoke Idol 2010 competition, sponsored by The New Theatre of Chesapeake (TNT) .
Show up at the studio, 115 Kempsville Road, with the $5 registration fee and a prepared song to render a cappella. The event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit TNT.
Fifteen candidates will be selected for the Karaoke Idol sing- off July 31 , where the winner will be selected through audience voting.
Call 288-0653 to arrange an audition slot .
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