PAC Art Show and other things

The Second Annual PAC Member show is now on exhibit at the Carnegie Center.

 It features original work by current members of the Prairie Arts Council.

 The show runs until May 16.

 The gallery is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until 4:00 pm and on Saturdays from noon until 2:00 pm.

 Stop by if you have a chance. There are a lot of interesting paintings, photos, and sculptures on display.

 The two items below are a collaboration. On the right is a photo and on the left is another artist's rendering of the photo into fabric art.

 Spring is definitely here with lots of rain. The river crested on Thursday a bit above 12 feet, which is minor flood stage. There is more rain in the forecast so it may rise further.

The Indiana State budget passed and it does not include funds for the Hoosier State train line. Service will end at the end of the June. That will leave the Cardinal serving Rensselaer three days a week. More info is in the Rensselaer Republican here.

I noticed that some of the brick facing for the Autumn Trace building has been finished. From pictures that Autumn Trace has posted on Facebook, it appears that the drywall is all or mostly installed. I saw vans that belonged to a flooring company on site last week. Autumn Trace has hired the executive director for the facility and is advertising for the chef. The planned opening was and may still be July.

Next week is bulk-pick-up week in Rensselaer.

News regarding solar panels keeps popping up. There is an array planned for land of the Kankakee Valley School Corporation and another possible project is on the agenda for the May Commissioners' meeting on Monday morning.