Shapes and Forms, The
Adventures of Karlie, and Dorkestra Take Over OCAC
Second Friday also reveals the works of Ohio painter, Charlie Haskins. Haskins' exhibit The Adventure of Karlie are depicts a curious child caught up in a surreal world of word play, puns, and riddles. The series uses automatic drawing and painting techniques to create an imaginative story that is both fun and entertaining. Haskins studied art at East Tennessee State University where he received his masters in painting, and is currently a professor at Shawnee State University. His work is presented in many public and private collections across the United States. In his work Haskins combines elements of storytelling and humor to express his observations on life and art.
Live music by The Molly Franklin Dorkestra will perform their fourth “sesqui-annual” (once every 18 months) concert
in the ballroom at 8 p.m. Franklin and
the Dorkestra members choose the music for each concert, and with the help of
her brother-in-law, arranger, Maestro Thom Wyatt, of Columbus and the input of
all Dorkestra members, a crowd-pleasing concert is fashioned. This year’s concert includes an extremely
varied program with songs of Molly, Spike Jones, Lyle Lovett, Beyonce, Disney,
Petula Clark, and others. . . literally something for everyone.
The Dorkestra is made up of Thom Wyatt,
Katy Bee Wyatt, Jackson Bee, Robin Coolidge, Andrew Cerritelli, Abby Porr &
Pat O’Donovan of Columbus, Molly and Lucy Franklin, Jessie Bowers, Nora Ellen
Bowers, Mike Lindley, Laurie Traveline Neyer, Karl Reiff & Janet Shirley of
Oxford, Matt Anklan and Matt Quinn of Cincinnati, and Pete Davidson of
Hamilton.