Community Calendar

The Art Spirit Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening reception for the May exhibition, ‘Real Vision’, featuring a collective of talented artists: Doug Fluckiger, Stephanie Frostad, Samuel Gentz, Wilson Ong, and Molly Sims. Join us for this vibrant celebration of creativity on Saturday, May 3rd, at 11 AM.

"Real Vision" is a captivating art exhibit that showcases the diverse talents of three innovative painters, a skilled woodworking artist, and an intriguing collection of large-scale graphite drawings. This collection invites visitors to experience the interplay among different artistic mediums, each highlighting the theme of perception and reality.

The exhibit features thought-provoking works from our talented artists. Doug Fluckiger aptly captures the beauty of the Idaho landscape through his photorealistic mountain drawings, while Stephanie Frostad employs narrative painting to explore themes of identity, memory, and connection. Wilson Ong demonstrates his range of artistry with oil paintings of tranquil landscapes, as well as the human figure, showcasing his mastery of spontaneity and precision. Molly Sims adds depth to the exhibition with her lifelike wildlife paintings that foster connection and empathy for the natural world. Alongside them, Samuel Gentz presents meticulously crafted wooden pieces that perfectly balance form and function, celebrating the whimsical nature of the world while highlighting time-honored joinery techniques.

"Real Vision" serves as a dynamic exploration of artistic expression, inviting attendees to engage with the multifaceted nature of vision and creativity and discover the beauty that arises from different artistic perspectives.

Join Astrologer Jessica Martin for an overview of the planetary transits for the month and what they mean. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the energy affects you personally. Bring a calendar to take notes and start tracking how the gravity of the planets are affecting you!

Description

Date: Saturday 5-10-2025 at 10:00 AM

Location: Commellini Estate: 14715 N Dartford Dr. Spokane, WA 99208

Event Description: Join us for a sweet and stylish celebration in honor of all the amazing moms out there! Whether you're bringing your mom, gathering with friends, or treating yourself, Blooms & Bubbles Brunch is the perfect way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend.

What’s Included:

– A light, elegant buffet brunch with sweet and savory bites

– Your own cookie bouquet: decorate a dozen shortbread cookie flowers to take home (or nibble on along the way!) with instruction and guidance from Chef Frank

– A Build-Your-Own Fresh Flower Bouquet station — create something beautiful to gift or keep

– Sip from our bubbly bar featuring bottomless-ish mimosas and mock-mosas (you’ll never see the bottom of your glass!)

Come for the cookies, stay for the florals, and leave with something beautiful in hand and heart. Space is limited — reserve your spot today!

Light Buffet Menu:

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display / a seasonal variety of fresh fruit served with fresh vanilla bean whipped crema

Bruschetta Station / classic tomato bruschetta, eggplant caponata, olive tapenade with goat cheese and toasted crostini

Lemon Caper Chicken Mini Sandwiches /tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, focaccia

Roasted Vegetable Mini Sandwiches / red & yellow bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, parmesan crisp field greens, basil pesto dressing and focaccia

Decorate Your Own Flower Cookie Bouquet / Design a beautiful (and delicious) bouquet of 12 flower-shaped shortbread cookies, complete with a rainbow assortment of royal frosting colors sprinkles, chocolates and candies

Event Itinerary: The experience will last approximately 2 hours.

~Tickets includes a light brunch buffet, one dozen cookies to decorate with expert instruction and guidance, access to our floral bouquet bar, and a mimosa & mock-mosa bar with (almost) unlimited* pours.

*Drink service follows state law. We will stop serving anyone who appears visibly intoxicated.

~Other beverages, including alcoholic drinks, are available for purchase throughout the event.

~ Confirmation: Your receipt confirmation email serves as your entry ticket.

~ Due to the nature of live events, tickets purchased for seats at a Commellini Estate events are non-refundable and non-transferrable, even in the case of illness. In the event you are no longer able to make the event once you’ve made your purchase, you can gift your seats to a friend or family member. We only ask that you let us know of any changes in advance.

~With advanced notice, we can accommodate some dietary restrictions. Please reach out prior to finalizing tickets if you have any concerns or allergies. Due to the nature of themed events like this one, substitutions may not be possible on certain courses.

Beginning blacksmithing instruction for beginners or folks who need a refresher from 10am - 1pm each day. Learn the basics and make a simple project like hooks, steak turners, bracelets, etc. using supplied materials. With your morning registration, ($45), you are welcome to stay and watch the afternoon forging. To hammer the whole day, you can also sign up for a spot in our open forge in the afternoon from 2pm - 5pm ($25). Afternoon smiths bring their own steel or purchase at cost from the club. We will run both coke and propane forges. Feel free to bring tools.

This community gathering invites nonviolent, intersectional, and interfaith meditation and reflection practice. The theme for this month will be Artistry.

The program adapts Cole Arthur Riley's Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human (Penguin Random House | Also: Black Liturgies on Instagram) into a type of spiritual “liturgy” that draws quotes and insights from Black intellectuals, ancestors, authors, and mentors. It also features some short passages and reflections from the book itself.