Uptowner's 4th Annual Beard and Mustache Competition! Sat. April 16th 2 p.m Sign up 4-9 p.m. Competition Free to Compete, Free to Spectate! It's All About Having Fun and Celebrating the Beard! Yes indeed!, the Uptowner's 4rd Annual Beard Competition is approaching. Who will win the title and all its honor?! Now is the time to prepare. GROW! GROOM! And get ready for a bearded showdown! Cash Prizes and Certificates for winners! Complete scores will be available on-line the following day so everyone knows how they did! Gift to all participants! Live DJ There are seven categories this year in order to allow everyone to find the perfect category and encourage more participation and fun!!! Categories Include: •Freestyle Facial Hair •Partial Beard •Whiskerinas (Cant grow a beard?, Make one!) •Best Mustache (Styled or Natural) •Full Beard Natural 3” and Under •Full Beard Natural 8” and Under and the Grand Competition •Full Beard Natural Over 8” For More Information: Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1525593017737704 Email: uptownerbeard@hotmail.com Contact:414-702-4060 *Categories and Rules Formed with much aid from St. Louis Beard and Mustache Club’s web-site. You may now preregister by sending an e-mail answering the questions below to uptownerbeard@hotmail.com. See the pinned preregistartion post if you have questions. What's your full name? What category do you want to participate in? (Replace Number with an X) (1) Mustache (2) Full Beard under 3" (3) Whiskerinas (4) Partial Beard (5) Full Beard Under 8" (6) Freestyle Facial Hair (7) Full Beard over 8". Where are you from? State an Interesting fact about yourself: ......................................................................................... JOIN THE FUN!

Whether emphasizing the structural, the conceptual, or both, the artists included transform paper—a familiar and seemingly mundane material—into vessels, sculpture, adornment, and artist’s books. Featured artists Kiff Slemmons, who makes ornate paper jewelry, and Julie VonDerVellen, who creates complex sculptural paper watches and clocks, are represented by multiple works. Artists from RAM’s collection—such as Dominic Di Mare, Walter Hamady, Caren Heft, Jim Lee, Ke-Sook Lee, Mary Merkel-Hess, JoAnna Poehlmann, Kay Sekimachi, Merle Temkin, and Michael Velliquette—expand the conversation.

While many contemporary artists use color as a primary element, Spectrum focuses on it as a defining principle, featuring works by those in RAM’s collection, such as Sonja Blomdahl, Sandra Byers, Rose Cabat, Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Lindly Haunani, Cliff Lee, James Lovera, and Dante Marioni.

Mark Adams (1925-2006) and Frank Lobdell (1921-2013) explored pattern and color.

Frequent visitors to RAM see contemporary jewelry made of a wide variety of media.

Learn techniques such as cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering in the copper foil method.

Learn the basics of using water soluble oil paints while creating beautiful floral paintings. Water soluble oil paint is a versatile alternative to traditional oil paint with less fumes and easier clean up.

Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting, including color mixing, washes, values, and composition. Apply these core elements to the images of Midwest spring. Still life, landscape, and some color based abstractions will be the genres we will focus on as a way to play and learn. We will avoid the pitfall that gives watercolor an unforgiving reputation. Beginners on up are welcome.

Focus on developing your drawing skills through your choice of medium and subject matter in an individual studio setting.

Investigate the human body form through the observation of nude models. Learn composition, drawing techniques, and the characteristics of light and proportion. Any type of drawing material or watercolor is welcome. Adult class - parental permission needed for ages 16–18.

Ever want to make your own functional planters and flower pots? Focus on wheel-thrown one-piece planters (drip tray attached to the pot). Some wheel experience necessary. Clay, glazes and firings included in class fee.