2006-09-13 - Arts Commission - Minutes Board orCommission: ❑Arts commission
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Meeting ate: 09/13/2006
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, 13 September 2006
7:00 p.m., Village Hall, Second Floor Conference Room
Present:
Linda Rosen - Chairperson
Bonnie Gold
Robyn Kove
Gayle Pervos
Lynne Schneider
Susan Mann
Fred Weissman
Absent:
Barbara Herman
Marilyn Alaynik
Staff Liaison
Carol Berman
Trustee Liaison
Trustee Jeff Braiman
Guests
Chris Gibson, Indian Trails Library
Welcome
Linda welcomed Chris Gibson. The meeting began at 7:10 p.m.
Approval of Minutes, 8-9-06
Motion by Susan, second by Gayle. Motion carried.
Chair Report
Linda notified the committee that Sandy Greenberg has resigned her position on the Arts
Commission since she was moving out of the community. Linda wrote her a letter thanking her
for the years of service to the Arts Commission.
Commissioner's Reports
No report.
Limelight Cafe
The first Limelight Cafe of the season will be Friday, November 3rd at eSkape.
Gayle made a motion to provide a donation jar, at the November 3rd performance, for Elliott
Cellini of the Chimney Sweeps who was injured in a car crash. The motion was seconded by
Robyn and unanimously approved.
Fred made a motion to donate the Arts Commission proceeds of the November 3, 2006
Limelight Cafe to Elliott Cellini. The motion was seconded by Bonnie and unanimously
approved.
Gayle was requested to ask Bill Feldgraber, of eSkape, to match the funds that the Art
Commission donates.
Little Limelight
Robyn reported that the first Little Limelight will be held at Tripp School on Friday, October 27th
from 7:OOPM - 9:OOPM. Auditions for this event will be held on October 6th, at the same location,
from approximately 7:OOPM - 9:OOPM.
Permission to distribute flyers to the local schools was approved by School Districts 21, 102 and
St. Mary school. The committee is still waiting for permission from School District 96. Chris
Gibson volunteered to distribute flyers at the Indian Trails Library.
Box Boxer will be doing the sound for the program. Little Limelight will also be promoted in the
Countryside by Susan Dubin.
Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band
The Fall Concert will be held on October 28th at Buffalo Grove High School.
Bonnie discussed the results of the band survey. Linda and Ghida Neukirch, Deputy Village
Manager, reviewed the material for the spring concert and have approved what was presented.
Susan suggested if we do another survey that a representative of the Arts Commission come to
a band practice, distribute the surveys and ask that they be completed at that time. Her feeling
is that it would only take about 30 minutes; they can be collected, and then reviewed by Village
staff.
Bonnie Gold thanked Susan Mann for her recognition of the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band at
the Meridian School Open House. The band was practicing while the open house was in
progress and Susan made a large sign the she placed front of the practice room letting
everyone know the wonderful sounds they were hearing was the Buffalo Grove Symphonic
Band.
Community Calendar Program
Calendars have been distributed to the community. The feedback from this project has been
very positive. Additional copies of the calendar are available for distribution. Copies will be
available at the Band concert in October.
Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival
Linda gave a synopsis of the meeting she and several Art Commission members, had with Amy
Amdur to review the Arts Festival.
A discussion was held on the concept of a winter art festival. The committee felt that the
problem of finding a location for the festival was a problem.
Village's 50th Anniversary Committee Update
Linda reported that the 50th Anniversary Committee recommended that the Park District do
Grease as their annual musical but this has not been confirmed.
On August 3, 2008 the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band and the Buffalo Grove Singers will do a
joint concert which will be advertised as an ice cream social. This is another 50th Anniversary
event.
The 50th Anniversary Committee will also be doing the 2008 calendar.
Old Business
Rock Garden — Susan recapped the discussion on the Rock Garden from last month's meeting.
It was discussed that this project could be done during the Art Festival in conjunction with the 50
th Anniversary. The location of the permanent Rock Garden is still under discussion.
Fred met with a representative of Sunshine Crafts who felt that the company could do a mold of
a buffalo for the committee. The concept was to have people decorate the buffalos as part of
the Art Festival (50th Anniversary) and judge the top 50 entries. These entries would then be
housed in a case in Village Hall for display. Gayle made a motion for Fred to get a quote on the
cost of the mold and buffalos. It was seconded by Susan and passed.
New Business
Linda discussed the concept of Tribute Cards that could be done by the Arts Commission as a
fundraiser. She has a volunteer to do the cards. Proceeds from the cards would go to the Arts
Commission. A motion was made by Gayle, seconded by Lynn Schneider, to move forward
with this project. The project is being referred to staff to see if the concept can be approved.
Chris Gibson explained the Indian Trails Library Arts Program. Local artists are welcome to
display their work at the library at no charge. Gayle made a motion for the Arts Commission to
partner with the library to obtain greater participation. Bonnie seconded the motion. Motion
passed.
Village Report
Carol reported that the Public Works Department is repainting the Village Buffalo and will be
back next to the Youth Center this fall.
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2006. AC meetings are typically held
on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings will be held at Village Hall, second floor
conference room, unless noted.
Adjourn
Motion made by Trustee Braimain to adjourn —seconded by Robyn. Adjourned at 7:55PM.
Sincerely,
Carol Berman
Staff Liaison
cc: Jeff Braiman, Trustee Liaison
Bruce Kahn, Trustee Liaison