Cycling Salamander is currently showing "Northern Reflections," watercolors by artist Betty Bea Washburn of Bellaire, Michigan. The show runs through June, 24th. 
This year Cycling Salamander will be carrying a selection of music cds, books, and documentaries and films produced by Northern Michigan authors and musicians and filmmakers. I'm continually blown away by the talent that dwells among these Northern Michigan woods. Come listen to music by Charlevoix's Jetty Rae and Stephen Little, Boyne City's Robin Lee Berry, Norwood's Dwain Martin, Traverse City (Benzie County's) Song of the Lakes, East Jordan's "Breathe Owl Breathe" and more. Also you can browze our collection of northern Michigan literature and reference guides. Authors include Heidi A. Marshall and Mary Hramiec Hoffman from Harbor Springs, Jerry Dennis from Traverse City, Ken Scott from Suttons Bay, Glen Ruggles from Elk Rapids and Tim Smith from Williamsburg. Please contact me if you are a local musician or if you write or sing about life in Northern Michigan. We would love to carry your work.
Norwood Township has cited Cycling Salamander for being in violation of our Special Use Permit (granted in 2001). According to the Township, the permit which we paid for does NOT allow us to offer art classes on the property nor display ANY artwork outside the confines of the gallery building. This includes artwork displayed in the secluded courtyard and screened back yard (6 acres) Soon, we will have to go before the planning commission and ask for an addendum to the permit. If you enjoy visiting Cycling Salamander, we ask you to write a letter in support of the display of outdoor sculpture and art classes at the gallery. Email your letters to me or or directly to Jonathan Scheel, the zoning administrator: jszoning@charter.net. Please cc me if you do.
