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You are invited!
Baton Rouge
landmark sculptures will be on public display once more.
Originally created at the turn of
the century, and under wraps for the last twenty five years, these
sculptures will now reside in rural Vermilion parish and grace the
entrance to the Vivian Alexander Gallery and Museum. This Friday the
sculptures that originally looked down on the marquee of the Paramount
Theatre on Third Street in Baton Rouge will be unveiled. You are
invited to join the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce for the event. A
light lunch will be served, and the newly renovated Gallery will be
opened for inspection.
No reservations or fees required.
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Sculpture
Presentation: Paramount Theatre's Boys of Summer, 1979
 The
venerable Paramount Theatre in Baton Rouge was torn down the
summer of 1979. It stood the test of time from the turn of the
20th century. Worked into the façade, just above the sidewalk traffic
on Third Street, were four concrete sculptures, The Four Boys of
Summer. The precast sculptures watched generations of theatre
goers; beginning with the kiddies plays and progressed to the
sophisticated theatre of the day. When they fell, a wonderful Baton
Rouge landmark fell. The boys were picked up and hauled off with the
rest of the trashed facade.
Alexander
found two of the boys; one in a BR neighborhood garden, and one in an
architectural salvage yard. They have been stored in his Maurice
barn for the last twenty five years, waiting for their proper
exhibition. "When the senior citizens in Baton Rouge find that
the beloved Boys of Summer are again presiding in a place of honor,
they will want to revisit old memories. We will be happy to have
them," says Alexander.
Vivian Alexander Gallery and
Museum has enlarged and renovated for the holidays.
The dedication and open house is scheduled for Friday, October 5th. Two
of the Boys of Summer are now guarding the entranceway. They will
preside over their second ribbon cutting in a century. Bring your
camera!
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All
New Displays, All New Sculpture
 Wine,
Cheese, and Sculpture: Vivian Alexander has been
burning the midnight oil to create and sculpt new pieces for
Christmas and Mardi Gras. On display for the first time are gold and
silver card holders, "Nutcracker" whimsical egg sets, new limited
edition, numbered silver ornaments for Christmas 2007 and Mardi Gras
2008. Additionally we have added many new minaudière clutch designs
in the latest fall colours, unique Mardi Gras gifts for 2008, and
beautiful ornament sets for the young and the young at heart.
We
are having an all day Shopping Event Friday, October 5th from 11:30am
until 7:00pm. Wine and cheese will be served at 4:30pm. Snacks and
cold drinks all day.
The
Gallery is brimming with new creations for the Holidays, 2007 limited
edition Christmas Ornaments, 2008 limited edition Mardi Gras
Ornaments. Entire numbered sets of fine silver ornaments. New
eggpurse creations in Fall colors, special Night and Day additions,
just introduced fancy business card holders for corporate giving.
Resolve to shop early, bring your list, surprise them this time! Make
your choices, we will help you select appropriately , we will wrap
them, and deliver them wherever you want, whenever you want. Done!
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Fall
Shopping:
The Gallery will be open and staffed from Wednesday October 3rd
through the holidays, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:30pm.
You may also schedule, at your convenience, a private session to
select and create special sculpture for your social calendar and
holiday giving. Think of a purse design with embellishments that are
unique to you, that fits your personal tastes.
New Creations for Christmas gifts, Mardi Gras Balls: Never
before has Vivian Alexander displayed so many new designs in one
Gallery at one time. In addition to our traditional enamel colours we
have created dazzling, to die for, enamels that will spike any
outfit, dominate any room. You have to see them to believe them!
Bring your camera, take pictures of all the new creations, take them
home to study and to share with your friends that aren't able to
come. You might even leave a selected print on your coffee table, or
on the family magazine rack.
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Schedule
for the Day
Schedule for the Day:
Friday October 5, 2007:
11:30-12 noon Ribbon Cutting
12:00-1:30pm Light Buffet
1:30-4:30pm Gallery Tours/Shopping
4:30-7:00pm Wine and Cheese reception and viewing
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Door
Prizes:
 As always
we will have door prize drawings during the day, be sure to add
your name to the bowl. Even if you are just dropping by, make out
your name card anyway. We will call when you win.
The
original, prototype, Oceans Twelve Imperial Coronation Egg,
that was sent to Warner Bros for their approval, will be on display
in the Vivian Alexander Gallery and Museum for the entire Holiday
season.
If
you have an original Vivian Alexander sculpture that you would
like to be signed and dated by Alexander, bring it when you visit. If
you need an updated Vivian Alexander authentication for any
reason, we will be happy to accommodate, be sure to bring any
documentation you may have to help us establish linkage. Photo-op
sessions will be accommodated as schedules permit.
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Milton
Bridge is closed for repairs.
We are fifteen minutes from the Acadiana Mall: but if you are
coming from the east you must use the Broussard bridge (end of
Kaliste Saloom road)or the Woodlawn Bridge or the Abbeville bridge
(from New Iberia).Baton Rouge guests take the #100 exit in
Lafayette and follow directions below. Call: 337.898.0803 for help.
Directions from Lafayette:
Follow Johnston Street South to/through Maurice.
At the second light (Gulf Coast Bank on Right) Turn Left onto Hwy 92.
Go approximately 3 miles and then turn Right onto Woodlawn. (Road
before Vermilion River Bridge).
Follow Woodlawn approximately 2 miles until it takes a hard turn to
the Right. You will see a blue Vivian Alexander Street sign on the
Right and a large Vivian Alexander Sign to your left. Straight ahead
is Picard Lane (Dirt Road with Cattle Guard). Proceed forward onto
Picard Lane. Stay to the right. When you cross over the 3rd cattle
guard you have arrived at Vivian Alexander Gallery and Museum. Watch
for the cows, their young calves have been known to jump in front of
cars. Far worse than love bugs!
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We
were honored to have Bobby Bergeron design and execute the "all
new" VA Gallery. You will be amazed with what he has done to our
barn!(you can normally find him at the new Percy Guidry Christmas
Store)
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