ARTS & MISCELLANEOUS
 

Carry Me
by Tim Lowly

Brian Volck in the on-line blog “Image: Art, Faith, Mystery” writes: “Lately, I’ve been reading some works at the intersection of theology and the impaired body. As a physician trying to live as a Christian, thatís where I spend much of my professional time. While I treasure idealized portrayals of the human figure in classical and Italian Renaissance art, I, like you, perhaps, am an imperfect body in a suffering world. In my life and work, I experience pain and suffering less as a brutal shattering of perfection than a familiar, often ironic companion - Here’s where I find the work of (21st century) visual artist Tim Lowly so compelling. His daughter, Temma, who appears frequently in his paintings, has a constellation of impairments Lowly never disguises. - Lowly lovingly places his daughter in contexts which neither idealize nor demean her.
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Faith-Related Links & Blogs

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Philocrates (commentary on liberal religion and politics)
Image:Art, Faith, Mystery
BuildingBridges
Faith Stories
thecampbell chronicles
Killing the Buddha
Emerging Church Blog
Soul Gardeners
Ragamuffin Minister
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Dukes Vesper Concert Series 2007-08

The Dukes Vesper Concert Series is a musical offering held at 4 pm on Sunday afternoons. There is no religious service held during the concert.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2007 - Sanctuary Jazz Ensemble See Program Notes
OCTOBER 28, 2007 - Jim Page & Jean Caughell, harp & piano See Program Notes
NOVEMBER 18, 2007 - Banshee in the Kitchen (Celtic Music) See Program Notes
FEBRUARY 10, 2008 - The Smith Brothers Piano Duo See Program Notes
MARCH 30, 2008 -The Kern River Trio (See Program Notes)

Fred and Beverly Dukes were philanthropists whose service to their community was ongoing through all the years of their marriage. They dedicated their talents and energy to the welfare of others, working constantly for good. Many students in need of funds, both at CSU-Bakersfield and Bakersfield College, benefited from their giving spirit. They endowed scholarships to be awarded in perpetuity at both schools and also through the California Retired Teachers Association where they were active supporters.

Fred and Beverly served their churches, College Heights Congregational and First Congregational, in multiple and varied ways. Their church endowment included the funding of this concert series, which will consist of five musical events every year, to be enjoyed without charge by music lovers in the Bakersfield community. We have been enriched by their generosity, and we will remember them with gratitude.

Donations to the first Congregational Church Vespers Concert Series will be gratefully accepted. All donations are fully tax-deductible. This concert series is supported in part by Valley Public Radio.