Pelicans On Parade (POP!)
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Benefiting Birds in the Basin
Through the Arts and Community Outreach
POP! is endorsed by the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts
POP! Past Events - 2005
January 30, 2005
27th annual Sagebrush Rendezvous at the Running Y
The POP! display at the 27th annual Sagebrush Rendezvous included photos of whale sculptures that inspired Pelicans on Parade as well as photos of the early development of the pelican.
May 14, 2005
Klamath Falls 6th Annual Migratory Bird Day
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
Bob Frey, from Klamath Bird Observatory in Ashland, poses with POP! co-coordinator Cindy Deas by one of the newly exhibited, 7-foot-high, polyurethane pelicans at Klamath Falls' 6th annual "International Migratory Bird Day" in Veterans Park, May 14, 2005. Bob helped educate children and adults about songbirds by banding and releasing a variety of species along the bird-rich banks of Lake Ewauna by the Klamath Wingwatchers Nature Trail in the heart of the City.
(Photo by Ron Larson)
POP! pelican sculptor Stefan Savides, of Avian Design, poses with POP! co-coordinators Cindy Deas (left) and Kathy Larson (right) in first exhibition of POP! pelican at a public event (May 14, 2005: 6th annual "International Migratory Bird Day" in Klamath Falls, Oregon).
Mayor Todd Kellstrom with pelican trio at City's birthday party at the Ross Ragland, May 18, 2005
(Photo by Ron Larson)
Posing with pelican trio at the City's 100th birthday party at the Ross Ragland, May 18, 2005: Left: POP! artist Donna Hooker, POP! organizer Kathy Larson, Diana Kellstrom (Centennial chairwoman who made the project soar), and Lin Warner (Director of "Third Thursday" summer art & music events downtown).
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! sculptor Stefan Savides poses with Klamath Falls Mayor Todd Kellstrom at City's 100th birthday party at the Ross Ragland, May 18, 2005
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
B.J. Matzen, President of Klamath Wingwatchers, speaking about the POP! project at the City's birthday party, May 18, 2005
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! sculptor Stefan Savides talks with POP! artist Gordon Ross at the City's birthday party, May 18, 2005
(Photo by: Kathy Larson)
POP! artist Dori Pace poses by pelicans at City's birthday party, May 18, 2005
(Photo by: Kathy Larson)
May 18, 2005 City's 100th Birthday Party at Ross Ragland
(Photo by: Jerry Haugen)
POP! co-coordinator Cindy Deas talks with a visitor at the Tule Lake Migratory Bird Festival in Tulelake, California.
(Photo by: Jerry Haugen)
Pelican sculptor, Stefan Savides waits for the next visitor at the Tule Lake Migratory Bird Festival.
(Photo by Ron Larson)
The POP! pelican "Marsh Reflections" is showcased in Veterans Park during Centennial Days Celebrations in Klamath Falls, 23 July 2005. Shown (left to right): George and POP! artist Donna Hooker, B.J. Matzen, POP! artist Gordon Ross, and POP! artists Dori Pace and Judy Smith.
(Photo by Ron Larson)
Close up of "Marsh Reflections" POP! pelican showcased in Veterans Park during Centennial Days Celebrations in Klamath Falls, 23 July, 2005
(Photo by Ron Larson)
POP! artist Gordon Ross displays his "F-15-Kingsley" pelican in progress at the "Third Thursday" Artwalk & Music Fair in downtown Klamath Falls, Aug. 18, 2005
(Photo by: Dave Menke)
Centennial pelican at the Tulelake Butte Valley Fair in northern California, September 10, 2005
(Photo by: Ron Larson)
"Leaves and Feathers - Nature's Expressions" pelican at "Third Thursday" Artwalk & Music Fair in downtown Klamath Falls, September 15, 2005, attracted a lot of visitors. Shown (right to left): POP! artist Donna Hooker who painted this pelican, "Third Thursday" Director Lin Warner, and Donna's sister Carol Walldau.
(Photo by Ron Larson)
POP! artist Gordon Ross (right) poses with his wife JoAnn by the "Klamath Union High Pelican" which he painted in flashy red! The KU pelican attracted many passersby, such as this young man at the "Third Thursday" Art & Music Fair, September 15, 2005.
(Photo by Ron Larson)
Shown is the ornate stained glass pelican "Glassic Elegance - Jewel of the Sky" created by POP! artist Loretta Martinez, and sponsored by the Running Y Ranch.
The 2005 Fall Art Festival presented by the Running Y Ranch & Sugar Pine Cafe, featured over 40 local artists and artisans - including eight POP! artists (Stefan Savides, Loretta Martinez, Gordon Ross, Susan Liskey, Dori Pace, Judy Smith, Bev Fairclo-Ott, and Daniel Rey) and their amazingly embelllished pelicans. Also featured was live music performed by The Undercurrents, and wine selection by Shasta View Vineyards. Contact: Jan Kelley at , or call 541-850-5543.
(Photo by Ron Larson)
Visitors enjoy posing by the POP! pelicans! Shown at left in the photo is the "Klamath Gold" pelican painted by Gordon Ross; at right is "Birds of the Basin" pelican (in progress) by Stefan Savides who designed the original, flying pelican sculpture.
(Photo by Ron Larson)
POP! artists Susan Liskey and Dori Pace pose by the Centennial pelican "Marsh Reflections" painted by Dori Pace and Judy Smith.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! pelicans are showcased at the Grand Opening of Southern Oregon Laser Engraving (S.O.L.E.) located at 133 S. 9th St., Klamath Falls, OR
Co-owner Betty Dickson poses by the Centennial pelican "Marsh Reflections" painted by POP! artists Dori Pace & Judy Smith, at the Grand Opening of "Southern Oregon Laser Engraving" (S.O.L.E.) in Klamath Falls.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
The Centennial pelican "Marsh Reflections" painted by POP! artists Dori Pace and Judy Smith is showcased at the Grand Opening of "Southern Oregon Laser Engraving" (S.O.L.E.) on October 20, 2005.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
The "Kingsley Field F-15" pelican created by POP! artist Gordon Ross was showcased at the October 20, 2005 Grand Opening of Scott & Betty Dickson's new store "Southern Oregon Laser Engraving" (S.O.L.E.) in Klamath Falls.
"Ventral view" (Photo by Ron Larson)
POP! artist Susan Liskey poses by her "Islands of Crater Lake" pelican, sponsored by Sterling Bank.
"Dorsal view" (Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! artist Susan Liskey poses by her "Islands of Crater Lake" pelican, sponsored by Sterling Bank.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! pelicans were featured at Avian Design Studio in Klamath Falls, 3 Dec. 2005, during a gallery show and sale of limited edition bronzes, acrylics, and prints by Stefan Savides (www.AvianDesign.com) and Sherrie Russell Meline (www.wingbeat.com). Shown on the steps is Stefan's Office Manager Gail Ottoman.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! artists (left to right) Donna Hooker, Stefan Savides, and Loretta Martinez pose by one of the pelicans showcased at Stefan's Gallery Show & Sale at Avian Design Studio.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
"Third Thursday" downtown art and music festival Director Lin Warner poses by "Birds of the Basin" pelican by POP! artist Stefan Savides, during the Gallery Show & Sale at Avian Design Studio.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! artist Gordon Ross signs the guest book during the Gallery Show & Sale at Avian Design Studio Also shown (left to right): Stefan's Office Manager Gail Ottoman, and "Third Thursday" downtown art and music festival Director Lin Warner.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
A POP! display highlighting the ten decorated pelicans and associated eleven artists attracted a lot of attention during the Gallery Show & Sale.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
Rod Kucera, of Mia & Pia's Pizzeria & Brewhouse in Klamath Falls (www.miapia.com), pours a sample of his "White Pelican Porter."
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
"White Pelican Porter" of Mia & Pia's Pizzeria & Brewhouse was a favorite microbrew sampled during the Gallery Show & Sale, which showcased the POP! pelicans (= American White Pelicans)!
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
David Menke (Outdoor Recreation Planner with the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex) poses by POP! pelicans. Also shown (left to right) are Matt Menke and Gabe Small.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! photographer Ron Larson helps string lights on three pelicans for the Snowflake Parade. The two painted pelicans, sponsored by the City of Klamath Falls' Centennial Committee and by DURAC (Downtown Urban Redevelopment Advisory Committee), featured the work of POP! artists Dori Pace, Judy Smith, and Donna Hooker.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! artists Gordon Ross (left) and Daniel Rey (center with two daughters) pose with "Ralph the Eagle" (mascot of the upcoming Winter Wings Festival at OIT in February) as they get ready to ride in the Snowflake Parade.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
POP! artists Gordon Ross (left), Daniel Rey (right), and Brinhanala Rey (center, who named the "Rainbow Flight" pelican now showcased at Rogue Federal Credit Union) wave to the crowds as they admire the POP! pelicans during the Snowflake Parade.
(Photo by Kathy Larson)
The Centennial pelican painted by POP! artists Dori Pace and Judy Smith is highlighted in this photo taken during the Snowflake Parade procession on Main Street in downtown Klamath Falls.
(Photo by Gordon Ross)
POP! coordinator Kathy Larson (right) marches with "Third Thursday" downtown art and music festival Director Lin Warner, as they follow the POP! float along Main Street during the Snowflake Parade. Following them is "Ralph the Eagle" (mascot of the Winter Wings Festival), who waves to the enchanted crowds.
December 16, 2005
Klamath County Chamber of Commerce & KCEDA (Klamath County Economic Development Association) Holiday Open House
The Centennial pelican "Marsh Reflections" was featured at the Chamber of Commerce & KCEDA Holiday Open House on December 16, 2005. The Chamber is located at 706 Main Street (541-884-5193). Shown (left to right): POP! sculptor Stefan Savides, Sarah Weldon (Chamber Marketing & Program Administrator), Stephanie Bailey (Chamber Executive Director), Ron Larson (POP! photographer), Kathy Larson (POP! coordinator), and singing artists from "Underground Coffeehouse" in Klamath Falls.
(Photo by Ron Larson)
The Mayor of Klamath Falls, Todd Kellstrom, and his wife Diana pose by the "Centennial" pelican exhibited at the December 2005 Holiday Open House at the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce which has been celebrating the Centennial (1905-2005) "A Century of Service."
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