Third Friday art walk in Medford

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"The Toreador," oil on bond, and other artwork by Eugene Bennett will be featured at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center for the Third Friday art walk.

A collection of oil paintings by Jacksonville artist Eugene Bennett — painted during the '50s — will be featured through January at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 N. Bartlett St., Medford.

Bennett's style of oil painting has a resemblance to watercolor, which is the artist's usual medium, and demonstrate his mastery of light and color.

An exhibit of bold, colorful watercolor paintings by Medford artist Frank Rinna will be displayed in the main gallery. A reception for Rinna will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. during the Third Friday downtown art walk held Nov. 20.

Bennett studied music at the University of Oregon until he joined the Navy in 1943. He painted wherever he was stationed, and when he was discharged in 1946 he kept on painting. His work has been shown at the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the San Francisco Museum of Art, Alba, Italy and the Schneider Museum of Art at Southern Oregon University in Ashland.

Rinna retired from a 40-year commercial art career to pursue fine art. His work reflects his travels and the beauty of everyday vignettes. He often portrays subjects in a manner that evokes both intimacy and familiarity.

Rinna's work will be displayed through Dec. 24 at the Rogue Gallery. Call 772-8118 for more information.

Less than a block away from the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, Art du Jour will display pastel paintings by one of its gallery members, Carol Eaton-Preston.

Preston captures moments and places in time in her work, which she describes as her impression of the world at large. She selects a medium — oil, pastel or watercolor — which she feels will best portray specific landscapes. Her work will be displayed through December in the gallery, 213 E. Main St.

A reception for Preston will be held Friday during the art walk. Refreshments will be provided. Friday also will be the first day of the gallery's holiday sale. For more information, call 770-3190.

For November's art walk, chefs participating in the Downtown Throwdown will prepare Thanksgiving side dishes. Visitors can expect to taste cranberries, green beans, stuffing, sweet potatoes and other fall dishes that compliment a turkey meal.

Elements, 38 Central, Downtown Market Co., Jackson Creek Pizza and Deli Down will offer gourmet food samples at the Rogue Gallery, Facets Jewelry, Terra Firma Home, Molly Reed and My Daughter's Closet. Look for white balloons outside of the participating venues. Food service is limited to the first 100 people.

Last month, Deli Down won first place in the Throwdown for its preparation and display of roasted garlic and pumpkin fondue with gruyere cheese.

Here's a look at what's happening elsewhere on Third Friday:

• Tabletop art created by restaurant diners will be displayed at 38 Central, 38 Central Ave. Call 776-0038.
• Works by Agnes Schirgwin, Clyde Olsen, Shari Young and Lynda and Doug Hagden will be at Central Art Supply, 101 N. Central Ave. Call 773-1444.
• Artwork by Travis Koch and wine from Shenanigan's will be at Charmed Boutique, 406 E. Main St. Call 890-4940.
• Photography by Ken Deal will be at Corks Wine Bar, 235 Theater Alley. Call 245-9802.
• Photography by Tim and Him and art by Jolen Gibson and other artists will be at Downtown Grounds Coffee Bar, 38 N. Central Ave. Call 245-9355.
• Oil paintings by Kelly Anderson will be at Facets Jewelry Studio, 301 E. Main St. Call 734-0930.
• Watercolor paintings by Carole Palmerston and abstract impressionism by Miles Frode will be at Grilla Bites, 226 E. Main St. Call 245-9802.
• Artwork by Donna Lantis, Mirjan Schnorr and John Peterson along with food tastings by Midge Dailey from Tastefully Simple and dessert by Katie will be at Lawrence's Jewelers, 232 E. Main St. Call 772-2986.
• Digital art by Robert Sharp and jewelry by Carol Sharp will be at Medford Interiors, 323 E. Main St. Call 772-2503.
• Watercolor paintings by Catie Faryl will be at Molly Reed, 237 E. Main St. Call 770-7103.
• Watercolor by Betty Bangs will be at Rapid Refill Ink, 218 E. Main St. Call 776-5010.
• Tie-dyed clothing by John Lucas and jewelry by and Jim Carney will be at Schroeders Furniture, 220 E. Main St. Call 779-9991.
• Watercolor paintings by Bruce E. Barnes and poetry by Rick Fjellman along with live music by guitarist Scotty Gosson and food prepared by 38 Central, will be at Suzanne's, 30 N. Central Ave. Call 618-9182.
• Artwork by Jove (Jupiter Moon), Lynette Castle, Gerry Armstrong, Isabelle Alzado, Barbara Harvey, Jinny Brown, Thomas A Bayne, Larry Safley, Don Schmidt, C.C. Nesberg, Robin Thayer-Harvey and Brian Zastoupil will be at Yesterday's Blossoms, 275 Theater Alley. There will be live music by Constant Tourists, featuring guitarist Nate Sanchez and Cassie Kantor on trumpet, accordion, keyboard and vocals along with appetizers from Grilla Bites, wine from Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden and coffee from the Good Bean Co. Call 772-3484.

Other downtown businesses that support the art walk include A Sheer Vision, Hair & Nails & Wigs, 14 N. Bartlett St.; My Daughter's Closet, 16 S. Bartlett St.; Dance Arts Center — home of Medford Civic Ballet, 9 Hawthorne St.; Hot Pots, 217 E. Main St.; Oh's Osaka, 35 N. Central Ave.; Gervais Day Spa, 111 N. Central Ave.; and Red Rock Italian Eatery, 17 W. Fourth St.

Also along Theater Alley, look for live music by the Constant Tourists. The band may play in Yesterday's Blossoms depending on the weather.

Maps highlighting the participating venues are available at any of the stops along the art walk. Parking in downtown Medford and in the parking structure on Sixth Street is free after 5 p.m. weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Artists working in all media are invited to participate in the Third Friday art walks. See thirdfridayartwalk.org or call 890-4940 for details.

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