Former Cortez resident has show in Maryland
Former Cortez resident artist Tom Kenyon continues his “Dreams of Speed” series with “Dreams of Speed … Supercharged!”
Mr. Kenyon creates replica race cars, invented racing artifacts, collages and linoleum block prints to tell the racing history of the Kenyon Motor Co., which was located at 310 E. Main St. from the 1930s through the mid ’60s. However, the racing history is the artist’s invention.
His work will be at the Waverly Street Gallery through July 3 at 4600 East West Highway, Bethesda, Md.
“I know that the Kenyon Motor Co. did not race cars. I am sure that Grandad would have thought that racing was a totally frivolous pursuit. The Dreams of Speed series is a way for me to do artwork around a theme of racing. I also hope to honor my family and the Kenyon Motor Co.” said Kenyon.
More information is at 301-951-9441 or www.waverlystreetgallery.com.
Inka Empire’s feasts, rituals will be topic of Tuesday talk
The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents James Davenport on Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St., Cortez, to discuss “’Literal Providers of Food and Drink’: The Inka Empire, Feasts, and Ritual Control.”
Davenport will discuss ritual controls used by the Inka Empire in their rapid expansion from Chile to Argentina. He also will explore the extent of this ritual control through compositional analysis of ceramics recovered from Pachacamac, a ritual center conquered by the Inka on the central coast of Peru.
Contact Kari Schleher at 505-269-4475 with questions.
Grants available for youth service projects
Youth Service America, through support from Disney ABC Television Group, will award Summer of Creativity Grants to youths who have ideas and projects that benefit their community.
Youth ages 5-18 are eligible to apply for the grants by submitting service project ideas. Grants of $500 will be awarded to 125 youths to implement their projects, and winners may be to be recognized on “Good Morning America.” Applications will be accepted through Aug. 10 at YSA.org/BeInspired.
In 2014, projects included:
Warm Winters, a program run by a 14-year-old to collect coats, hats, and gloves left at ski resorts to help keep the homeless warm.
Shred Kids Cancer, a campaign organized by a 14-year-old to fund raise for research to help find cures for pediatric cancer.
Braeden’s Brown Bags, a foundation founded by a 10-year-old to provide healthy meals to kids in need.
“With half the world’s population under the age of 25, our future depends on helping young people to find their voice, take action, and make a positive impact in their communities,” said Steven A. Culbertson, president and CEO of YSA.
For more information or to apply, visit www.YSA.org/BeInspired.
The Cortez Journal