The third installation for the Storefront Project is underway and will be finished (knock on wood) this Wednesday, October 3. Darla Linerode-Henson, working with the assistance of Trip Hale in the building that formerly housed Stuart’s clothing store, has created a series of images of six foot tall figures sporting retro women’s clothing. The designs recall the era when Stuart’s was a popular and chic Memphis venue, the kind of place where (as one passerby recounted to me) someone would open your car door for you when you pulled up to the store.
And to celebrate the hard work from all parties, there will be an opening reception this Friday, October 5 from 6 to 8 pm at the intersection of Union and Main Streets. All three installations (Mel Spillman, Dwayne Butcher and Darla Linerode-Henson) are conveniently located by each other at the intersection. There will be a live dj spinning music and the Peanut Shoppe (also located on Main St.) will set up a booth and sell peanuts and popcorn, all in front of the trolley stop at 82 S. Main. Please come by and see the artwork, enjoy some good music and company, and of course the most famous peanuts in Memphis.
As always, if you have any questions about the project or reception please e-mail me: kenle@rhodes.edu or kennedy.lauren.e@gmail.com
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