I.F. artist mounts colorful show at Art Museum of Eastern Idaho

Kort Duce's show "Collective Whimsy: Cockeyed Art" runs through June 16 at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho. Above is one of his chicken-themed acrylic paintings, "Alarm Clock."

I had the pleasure Thursday night of attending the opening of "Collective Whimsy: Cockeyed Art," Kort Duce's show at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho.

Kort, a commercial photographer, embarked on this project in 2007 when his wife, Kortny Rolston, bought him a set of acrylic paints and a few canvasses. Five years later, he has put together a collection of extraordinary paintings that I would encourage anyone reading this to go see.

This being a business-related blog, I want to mention that he has an online store where you can buy not only the artwork but keychains, cocktail napkins, cards, etc. Here's the link: http://www.cockeyedart.com/#!

The show runs through June 16. Here is a link to the Art Museum's Web page, where you can find more information: http://www.theartmuseum.org/

And if you'd like to watch a video that Steve Smede of Idaho Falls Magazine made about the show, check it out here: http://vimeo.com/39343334

iPad Today 93 | TWiT.TV

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Listening to Sarah Lane, co-host of iPad Today on TWiT.TV. This is the latest show.

INL director to speak Thursday on nuclear energy's future

John Grossenbacher

John Grossenbacher, director of the Idaho National Laboratory and president of Battelle Energy Alliance, will be speaking Thursday to the Idaho Falls City Club about the future of nuclear energy in the wake of the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami of 2011.

Before joining Battelle, Grossenbacher was a vice admiral of the U.S. Navy and Commander of the U.S. Naval Submarine Forces. His academic credentials include a bachelor's in chemistry from the U.S. Naval Academy and an M.A. in international relations from Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he completed the Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration Program for Management Development.

He is one of only a handful of officers in U.S. Navy history to be awarded both the Stockdale and David Lloyd Awards for Leadership Excellence. As Commander of the U.S. Naval Submarine Forces, Grossenbacher led the integration and consolidation of the U.S. Navy's Atlantic and Pacific submarine forces. He is noted for his ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary teams, to meet complex science and technology challenges, and to achieve success in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders.

His presentation, in the multipurpose room of the Bennion Student Union Building, 1784 Science Center Drive, begins at 1 p.m., with question and answer time at 1:30. Gallery seating is $5.

If you are interested in hearing what Grossenbacher had to say earlier this year on Idaho Public Television about Fukushima, nuclear power and the future, visit this link:

Founded in 2007, the City Club of Idaho Falls exists to sponsor and promote civil dialogue and discourse on all matters of public interest. We strive to do so in a non-partisan and non-sectarian manner, while encouraging broad participation by the community at large.

To listen to past forum speakers, visit this link: http://ifcityclub.com/archives.html

Marriott opening could be by mid-summer

For anyone who might have missed it, here is a link with the latest on the Marriott Residence Inn by the Snake River, courtesy of Local News 8. Not much new other than that it looks like the opening has been pushed back to mid-summer. Earlier this year, the developers were hopeful about having it open by Memorial Day.

http://www.localnews8.com/news/30902863/detail.html

I.F. Power to upgrade equipment in Eastview subdivision

Idaho Falls Power plans to start maintenance work Monday on its underground distribution system in the Eastview subdivision.

The five-week project will involve burying new electrical conduit within existing easements and is expected to greatly reduce power outages in the area. No interruptions in service are anticipated while the work is being completed, but if an interruption becomes necessary it will be short and affected residents will be notified in advance.

Crews expect to finish one block per week, and will need access to customers' property. Individual customers will be notified in advance of crews working in their yard.

Customers with questions can call 612-8430 for more information.