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The Mayor’s Awards in the Arts
The Mayor’s Awards in the Arts are presented by the Coeur
d’Alene Arts Commission and the City of Coeur d’Alene to
recognize and encourage excellence in the arts throughout the
City. Mayor Steve Widmyer presides over the festivities and
the awards presentation for deserving citizens who have been
nominated and chosen for Excellence in the Arts, Support of the
Arts, Education in the Arts, and Student Excellence in the Arts.
This fun and vibrant event also features a live auction of previous
public art maquettes, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a no-host
bar. Free and open to the public. For more information about past
recipients of these awards, visit http://www.cdaid.org/arts.
REGIONAL REPORT
Cd’A ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE
Photo credit: Shane Gardner
Art in the Making
1-4 pm Saturday, Oct. 12
CDA Resort Plaza Shops | 210 E. Sherman Avenue
Watch regional artists draw, paint and sculpt a live model.
Everyone is invited to meet the artists, ask questions about the
process, and watch them work at this free event. Live music by a
local musician adds to the ambience. For more information call
208-292-1629.
Photo credit: Don Sausser
Junk2Funk
6:30 pm Saturday, Oct. 12
Eagles | 209 E. Sherman Avenue
Artists demonstrate their creative abilities on the runway
by turning junk and recycled materials into fabulously fun
designer outfits. This highly successful event mixes fashion, art
and sustainability before an intensely energetic crowd in one
unforgettable riotous evening.
A benefit for the Kootenai Environmental Alliance, tickets are 40
dollars a person and well worth the money. For more information
or for tickets visit http://www.kealliance.org/junk2funk.
Photo credit: Kootenai Environmental Alliance Archives
The CDA Arts & Culture Alliance
Annual Member Reception
4-6 pm Sunday, Oct. 13
Greenbriar Inn | 315 Wallace Avenue
The A&C takes this opportunity to update members on the state-
of-the-arts in the area as well as say thanks for the support. A
fun, free opportunity for sponsors, members or those seeking to
become members of the CDA Arts & Culture Alliance to mix
and mingle with the A&C board and learn more about programs
and opportunities to get involved. For more information call 208-
292-1629.
Photo credit: Don Sausser
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