Destination ARTS! Schedule – August 16 – 18

Week five of “Destination ARTS!” features music from the “Quincy Duo,” Nicola Sussman & Gloria Showalter, and several SURPRISES which you will not want to miss.  We have new children’s programs from art teachers Lara Danyluk and Chris Copley, art demonstrations by Marjorie Tressler and Thom Tholen, and dramatic readings of “The Spoon River Anthology” by actors Dick and Lindsey Shoap!

Destination ARTS! continues to transform Waynesboro’s Main Street, and with plans for weekend number four, the event continues to be open every Friday from 5 – 8 pm, Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm – 4 pm  through October 27.

As part of this exciting new initiative, seven vacant buildings in downtown Waynesboro have been converted into full-fledged, curated art galleries, and art is also displayed in an additional nine storefronts. Nearly all of the art is for sale.

NEW THIS WEEK!

DRAMATIC READINGS!

Saturday, August 17

3 – 6 pm, 37 East Main Street

Dick and Lindsey Shoap (1)

Dick and Lindsey Shoap

Dick Shoap and Lindsey Shoap will present dramatic readings of the classic Spoon River Anthology.  Written by Edgar Lee Masters,  Spoon River Anthology is a collection of short free form poems that collectively describe the life of a fictional small town.  The Shoaps have extensive experience as actors, directors and educators.  Feel free to come and go throughout the performances, as each dramatic poem describes an individual resident of Spoon River.  You will not want to miss this!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Saturday, August 17

1 – 2 pm, 37 East Main Street

Summer nights are always filled with the magical sights and sounds of Nature.  Art teacher Laura Danyluk will share a story and follow with the children creating a work of art to help them carry their summer memories with them.  For ages 5 – 8.

Sunday, August 18

1 – 2 pm, 37 East Main Street

Corn Husk People  – Hagerstown art teacher Chris Copley will show children ages 6 to 12 how to make dolls from cornhusks, as American Indian children living in the Cumberland Valley did hundreds of years ago.

MUSIC – a weekend filled with SURPRISES!

This is a weekend of musical surprises.  Guest artists will appear unannounced and begin to play on the street or in the galleries.  Schedules and performance locations may be available each day and the website may occasoinally be updated, but be prepared for the unexpected, and come out and join the fun!

Friday, August 16

5 – 8 pm – Quincy Duo – Dusty Rhodes (clarinet and tenor sax) Robert Nelson (guitar and clarinet) will perform music of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s – Center Square

Nicola Sussman

Nicola Sussman

6 – 8 pm, Nicola Sussman (vocals & ukulele) and Gloria Showalter (vocals)- FOLK & STANDARDS – 22 West Main St.

6 – 9 pm, Tommy Lancaster (vocals & guitar) – FOLK & BLUES – Christine’s Cafe

7 – 10 pm, “Old Tyme Jam” – BLUEGRASS –  Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St. – $4

Saturday, August 17

MUSICAL SUPRISES from 3 – 6 pm

3 – 6 pm, Brad Barkdoll (vocals & guitar) – Center Square

3 – 5 pm, Sharon Rost (piano) – 50 West Main St

6 – 9 pm, Open Mic Night – Christine’s Cafe

Sunday, August 18

MUSICAL SURPRISES from 1 – 3 pm

2 – 4 pm, Nicola Sussman (vocals & ukulele) and Gloria Showalter (vocals)- FOLK & STANDARDS – Center Square

2 – 4 pm, Danny Lawson (classical piano) – 50 West Main St.

ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

Friday, August 16

Thom Tholen - artist (2)

Thom Tholen

Thom Tholen will be sketching and demonstrating his craft and available to talk about his paintings from 5 – 8 pm in the gallery located at the Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro, 13 South Church Street.

Saturday, August 17

Marjorie Tressler
Marjorie Tressler

Marjorie Tressler will be painting and demonstrating her craft throughout the day at the gallery located at 50 West Main St, gallery,  ”Small Town Hosts Big City Art”.

An initiative of the non-profit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), Destination ARTS! is an ambitious attempt to revitalize a small town and stimulate economic development. Hundreds of volunteers are involved, working on everything from art selection and installation, building preparation, event programming, warehousing, and the coordination of “docents” to greet the public in each gallery during open hours. The event has united landlords, artists and arts organizations, businesses, local government and the general public in an effort to achieve a single goal — to bring vibrancy back to our downtown, and to share our enthusiasm for the natural beauty, history and talent of the area with others.

Some of the most highly respected fine artists in the Mid-Atlantic region are participating, including Benjamin Jones, David Buckley Good, Fritz Biggs, Brad Clever, Kevin Kutz and Steve Navada. There are also photographers such as Raymond Gehman, Janie Moltrup and Denny Bingaman, ceramic artists such as Hilda Eiber and Mike McIntyre, as well as many, many others. The exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts. Gallery exhibits will change every six weeks.

The gallery locations and themes are:

  • 50 West Main St.  –  “Small Town Hosts Big City Art”  – Paintings by our most prominent and metropolitan artists
  • 37 West Main St.  – Furniture Market Showroom –  “Homegrown Art” – Art by professional or amateur artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area
  • 32 West Main St.  –  “A Taste of the Arts” – Sampling of Gallery Arts, note cards and prints, and all sales transactions
  • 30 West Main St. –   “Palette to Canvas” – Paintings of all genres
  • 22 West Main St.  –  “Through the Lens and Of the Earth” – Photography, digital arts, pottery and fiber arts
  • 2 East Main St. –  “Scenes, Shapes and Surprises” – Paintings, sculptures and the unexpected
  • 13 South Church St.  –  Special Features of the Ceramic Arts Center  – Diverse pottery and more in Waynesboro’s newest arts center

In addition, storefront art displays will be presented in both existing businesses and other vacant buildings, including:

  • 24 East Main St.
  • 30 East Main St.
  • 33 East Main St.
  • 35 East Main St.
  • 37 East Main St.
  • 43 East Main St.
  • 81 West Main St.
  • 96 West Main St.
  • 106 West Main St.

More activities are continually being scheduled!  Check the website often for updates, or follow the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Waynesboro is surrounded by beautiful countryside and parks, and there are many other activities and events to offer visitors. Renfrew Museum and Park and Renfrew Institute offer a wide variety of cultural events and environmental programs. There are great hiking opportunities along the Appalachian Trail, apple and peach orchards, excellent restaurants and award-winning chocolate shops. Pen Mar Park, once a tourist destination that drew as many as 20,000 visitors a day to the area, is still majestic and offers stunning views and dancing on Sundays. The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro looks forward to sharing the natural beauty and talent of the area with all who attend Destination ARTS!

For more information about Destination ARTS! visit www.artsalliancegw.org or email [email protected]

Destination ARTS! Schedule – August 9 – 11

Waynesboro’s transformation into a “work of art” continues August 9 – 11

Week four of “Destination ARTS!” features music from “Mountain Air,” the “Non-Violent Ferns,” “Unheard Of,” Missy Ecker, Danny Lawson, and Justin Streletz; children’s programs including Zumba with Kids, and NEW this week – readings from “The Royers of Renfrew” with Marie Beck and Maxine Beck!

Destination ARTS! continues to transform Waynesboro’s Main Street, and with plans for weekend number four, the event continues to be open every Friday from 5 – 8 pm, Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm – 4 pm  through October 27.

As part of this exciting new initiative, seven vacant buildings in downtown Waynesboro have been converted into full-fledged, curated art galleries, and art is also displayed in an additional nine storefronts. Nearly all of the art is for sale.

NEW THIS WEEK – BOOK READINGS

Saturday, August 10

Marie and Maxine Beck

Marie and Maxine Beck

  • 12 pm – 3:00 pm, 30 West Main Street

Hear excerpts and ask questions about the Royer family of Renfrew from local authors Marie Beck and Maxine Beck, who penned two historical fiction books entitled The Royers of Renfrew – A Family Tapestry, Volume 1 and Threads of Change, Volume 2.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Saturday, August 10

These activities are planned for 37 East Main Street. Pre-registration is not necessary, however, we would appreciate it if anyone interested would send an e-mail to [email protected], listing the subject, “CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS,” so that we can gauge how many children will participate.

Nicola Sussman

Nicola Sussman

  • 12 – 1 pm – ZUMBA WITH KIDS – certified Zumba instructor Nicola Sussman will introduce children ages 7 – 11 to some fun Zumba dances!
  • 3 – 4 pm – CREATE WITH DUCT TAPE – creative fun with recently retired teacher Kitty Monn, for ages 8 – 12.

SCHEDULE OF MUSIC

A variety of musical styles can be heard in Waynesboro this weekend. The list of performers includes the acoustic contemporary folk of  “Mountain Air,” classical pianist Danny Lawson, singer-guitarist Missy Ecker, and much more.

Locations for performers are all on Main Street and will be posted in the downtown area during the hours of “Destination ARTS!” (all performances are FREE unless otherwise noted):

Friday, August 9

  • Non-Violent Ferns – Erin Regan (vocal, keyboard and guitar), Elise Stendal (percussion), Dani Kardisco (vocals), CONTEMPORARY FOLK – Center Square, 5 – 8 pm
  • Justin Streletz (piano) –  CLASSICAL, SHOWTUNES, VARIETY – 50 West Main St., 5 – 8 pm
  • Tommy Lancaster (vocals & guitar) – FOLK & BLUES – 6 – 9 pm, Christine’s Cafe
  • “Old Tyme Jam” – BLUEGRASS – 7 – 10 pm, Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St. – $4

Saturday, August 10

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  • “Unheard Of” – Eric Wengert (ukelele) and Brian Wengert (bass),  2 – 5 pm, Center Square
Missy Ecker

Missy Ecker

  • Missy Ecker (vocals & guitar) – 1 – 4 pm, 50 West Main St.
  • Open Mic Night – 6 – 9 pm, Christine’s Cafe
  • Baltimore Bluegrass Band  – 7 pm, Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St. – $14

Sunday, August 11

Mountain Air

Mountain Air

  • “Mountain Air” – Bobbi Smith (guitar & vocals), Bob Murphy (upright bass), Lisa Donohoe (mandolin & vocals) – ACOUSTIC CONTEMPORARY FOLK & POP COUNTRY — 2 – 4 pm, Center Square
Danny Lawson - CLASSICAL MUSIC
Danny Lawson – CLASSICAL MUSIC
  • Danny Lawson (piano) – CLASSICAL – 2 – 4 pm, 50 West Main St.
  • “Unheard Of” – Eric Wengert (ukelele) and Brian Wengert (bass),  12 – 2 pm, 22 West Main St.
  • Patric Schlee (flute & drums) – ECLECTIC –  – 4 pm, 2 East Main St.

ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

Saturday, August 10

Marjorie Tressler
Marjorie Tressler

Marjorie Tressler will be painting and demonstrating her craft throughout the day at the gallery located at 50 West Main St, gallery,  “Small Town Hosts Big City Art”.

Donna Bingaman will be painting and demonstrating her craft from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm at 37 West Main St, the “Homegrown Art” gallery in the Furniture Market Showroom

An initiative of the non-profit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), Destination ARTS! is an ambitious attempt to revitalize a small town and stimulate economic development. Hundreds of volunteers are involved, working on everything from art selection and installation, building preparation, event programming, warehousing, and the coordination of “docents” to greet the public in each gallery during open hours. The event has united landlords, artists and arts organizations, businesses, local government and the general public in an effort to achieve a single goal — to bring vibrancy back to our downtown, and to share our enthusiasm for the natural beauty, history and talent of the area with others.

Some of the most highly respected fine artists in the Mid-Atlantic region are participating, including Benjamin Jones, David Buckley Good, Fritz Biggs, Brad Clever, Kevin Kutz and Steve Navada. There are also photographers such as Raymond Gehman, Janie Moltrup and Denny Bingaman, ceramic artists such as Hilda Eiber and Mike McIntyre, as well as many, many others. The exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts. Gallery exhibits will change every six weeks.

The gallery locations and themes are:

  • 50 West Main St.  –  “Small Town Hosts Big City Art”  – Paintings by our most prominent and metropolitan artists
  • 37 West Main St.  – Furniture Market Showroom –  “Homegrown Art” – Art by professional or amateur artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area
  • 32 West Main St.  –  “A Taste of the Arts” – Sampling of Gallery Arts, note cards and prints, and all sales transactions
  • 30 West Main St. –   “Palette to Canvas” – Paintings of all genres
  • 22 West Main St.  –  “Through the Lens and Of the Earth” – Photography, digital arts, pottery and fiber arts
  • 2 East Main St. –  “Scenes, Shapes and Surprises” – Paintings, sculptures and the unexpected
  • 13 South Church St.  –  Special Features of the Ceramic Arts Center  – Diverse pottery and more in Waynesboro’s newest arts center

In addition, storefront art displays will be presented in both existing businesses and other vacant buildings, including:

  • 24 East Main St.
  • 30 East Main St.
  • 33 East Main St.
  • 35 East Main St.
  • 37 East Main St.
  • 43 East Main St.
  • 81 West Main St.
  • 96 West Main St.
  • 106 West Main St.

More activities are continually being scheduled!  Check the website often for updates, or follow the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Waynesboro is surrounded by beautiful countryside and parks, and there are many other activities and events to offer visitors. Renfrew Museum and Park and Renfrew Institute offer a wide variety of cultural events and environmental programs. There are great hiking opportunities along the Appalachian Trail, apple and peach orchards, excellent restaurants and award-winning chocolate shops. Pen Mar Park, once a tourist destination that drew as many as 20,000 visitors a day to the area, is still majestic and offers stunning views and dancing on Sundays. The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro looks forward to sharing the natural beauty and talent of the area with all who attend Destination ARTS!

For more information about Destination ARTS! visit www.artsalliancegw.org or email [email protected]

Application Form to Be a Participating Artist

Microsoft Word - Destination ARTS! Application Form.docIf you would like to be a participating artist in the Destination ARTS! program, please use the application form offered here. Please forward the completed form to the address or email address shown at the bottom of the form.

Galleries are being finished and collections are being formed for the grand opening on July 19, 2012. This is an ongoing exhibit featuring 7 large gallery spaces.  Art will be changed every 6 weeks.  Link to the form in PDF format – Artist Application Form.

Applications for second collection, starting about August 30, 2013 must be submitted no later than August 15, 2013. No art should be shipped or delivered without prior arrangements with Marjorie Tressler of the selection committee whose contact information is on the form.

Destination ARTS! Schedule – August 2 – 4

Waynesboro’s transformation into a “work of art” continues August 2 – 4

Week three of “Destination ARTS!” features more children’s programs, music of Jody & Nancy Messich, Ken Jankura, Roy Justice, Tim Gotwald, Danny Lawson and more

Destination ARTS! continues to transform Waynesboro’s Main Street, and the plans for weekend number three , and the event continues to be open every Friday from 5 – 8 pm, Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm – 4 pm  through October 27.

As part of this exciting new initiative, seven vacant buildings in downtown Waynesboro have been converted into full-fledged, curated art galleries, and art is also displayed in an additional nine storefronts. Nearly all of the art is for sale.

NEW THIS WEEK – ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS!

Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3

Ellen Dorosh, a local weaver, will be demonstrating weaving on Friday evening (5-8 pm and Saturday (11 am -2:30 pm) at 22 West Main Street

Saturday, August 3 only

Marjorie Tressler

Marjorie Tressler

Fine artist Marjorie Tressler will be painting and demonstrating her craft throughout the day at the gallery located at 50 West Main Street

 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Saturday, August 3

These activites are planned for 37 East Main Street. Pre-registration is not necessary. However, we would appreciate it if anyone interested could send an e-mail to [email protected], listing the subject, “CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS,” so that we can gauge how many children will participate.

  • 1 – 2 pm – BASIC CALIGRAPHY – Kathy Bourdeau will be teaching basic calligraphy for students grades 3 – 9.

SCHEDULE OF MUSIC

A variety of musical styles can be heard in Waynesboro this weekend. The list of performers includes Jody and Nancy Messich playing “Island Fusion” (a combination of musical styles including Jimmy Buffet and standards plus traditional island tunes with a real steel drum), the Ken Jankura Jazz Trio, Roy Justice, the “Singing Historian” (whose songs and stories span the history of our country), the classical flute-guitar duo of Tim Gotwald and Dan Dropkin, and classical pianist Danny Lawson, singer-guitarist Missy Ecker, and much more.

Locations for performers are all on Main Street and will be posted in the downtown area during the hours of “Destination ARTS!” (all performances are FREE unless otherwise noted):

Friday, August 2

Jody & Nancy - "Island Fusion"

Jody & Nancy – “Island Fusion”

  • Jody & Nancy Messich (vocals, keyboard, guitar, steel drum, drums) – ISLAND FUSION (5 – 8 pm, Center Square)
  • Gillian Hollen (voclas & keyboard) – VARIETY – 5 – 8 pm, 2 East Main St.
  • Missy Ecker (vocals & guitar) – 5 – 8 pm, 50 West Main St.
  • Tommy Lancaster – FOLK & BLUES – 6 – 9 pm, Christine’s Cafe
  • “Old Tyme Jam” – BLUEGRASS – 7 – 10 pm, Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre – $4

Saturday, August 3

Ken Jankura - JAZZ

Ken Jankura – JAZZ

  • Ken Jankura Trio, featuring Ken Jankura (bass and vocals), Joe Dennison (guitar) and Fred Griggs (drums) – JAZZ – 3 – 6 pm, Center Square
  • Tim Gotwald (flute) & Dan Dropkin (guitar) – CLASSICAL & JAZZ – 4 – 6 pm, 50 West Main St.
  • Open Mic Night – 6 – 9 pm, Christine’s Cafe

Sunday, August 4

Roy Justice - "Singing Historian"

Roy Justice – “Singing Historian”

  • Roy Justice (vocals & guitar) – SINGING HISTORIAN – 2 – 4 pm, Center Square
Danny Lawson - CLASSICAL MUSIC

Danny Lawson – CLASSICAL MUSIC

  • Danny Lawson (piano) – CLASSICAL – (2 – 4 pm, 50 West Main St.
  • Patric Schlee (flute & drums) – ECLECTIC –  – 4 m, 2 East Main St.

An initiative of the non-profit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), Destination ARTS! is an ambitious attempt to revitalize a small town and stimulate economic development. Hundreds of volunteers are involved, working on everything from art selection and installation, building preparation, event programming, warehousing, and the coordination of “docents” to greet the public in each gallery during open hours. The event has united landlords, artists and arts organizations, businesses, local government and the general public in an effort to achieve a single goal — to bring vibrancy back to our downtown, and to share our enthusiasm for the natural beauty, history and talent of the area with others.

Some of the most highly respected fine artists in the Mid-Atlantic region are participating, including Benjamin Jones, David Buckley Good, Fritz Biggs, Brad Clever, Kevin Kutz and Steve Navada. There are also photographers such as Raymond Gehman, Janie Moltrup and Denny Bingaman, ceramic artists such as Hilda Eiber and Mike McIntyre, as well as many, many others. The exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts. Gallery exhibits will change every six weeks.

The gallery locations and themes are:

  • 50 West Main St.  –  “Small Town Hosts Big City Art”  – Paintings by our most prominent and metropolitan artists
  • 37 West Main St.  – Furniture Market Showroom –  “Homegrown Art” – Art by professional or amateur artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area
  • 32 West Main St.  –  “A Taste of the Arts” – Sampling of Gallery Arts, note cards and prints, and all sales transactions
  • 30 West Main St. –   “Palette to Canvas” – Paintings of all genres
  • 22 West Main St.  –  “Through the Lens and Of the Earth” – Photography, digital arts, pottery and fiber arts
  • 2 East Main St. –  “Scenes, Shapes and Surprises” – Paintings, sculptures and the unexpected
  • 13 South Church St.  –  Special Features of the Ceramic Arts Center  – Diverse pottery and more in Waynesboro’s newest arts center

In addition, storefront art displays will be presented in both existing businesses and other vacant buildings, including:

  • 24 East Main St.
  • 30 East Main St.
  • 33 East Main St.
  • 35 East Main St.
  • 37 East Main St.
  • 43 East Main St.
  • 81 West Main St.
  • 96 West Main St.
  • 106 West Main St.

More activities are constantly being scheduled!  Check the website often for updates, or follow the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Waynesboro is surrounded by beautiful countryside and parks, and there are many other activities and events to offer visitors. Renfrew Museum and Park and Renfrew Institute offer a wide variety of cultural events and environmental programs. There are great hiking opportunities along the Appalachian Trail, apple and peach orchards, excellent restaurants and award-winning chocolate shops. Pen Mar Park, once a tourist destination that drew as many as 20,000 visitors a day to the area, is still majestic and offers stunning views and dancing on Sundays. The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro looks forward to sharing the natural beauty and talent of the area with all who attend Destination ARTS!

For more information about Destination ARTS! visit www.artsalliancegw.org or email [email protected]

Destination ARTS! Schedule – July 26 – 28 – NEW- Children’s Programs added!

Destination ARTS! Continues July 26 – 28  — Waynesboro, PA is “transformed into a work of art”

NEW THIS WEEK — PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN on July 27!

ALL NEW MUSIC  to feature Jerry Kowallis, Mitch Morrill, Scott Matlock, Danny Lawson, and much more!

The opening weekend of Destination ARTS! was a great success!  Weekend number two will be even better, and the event continues to be open every Friday 5 – 8 pm, Saturday 11 am – 6 pm, and Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm through October 27.

The event has literally transformed Main Street into a work of art.  Seven vacant buildings have been converted into full-fledged, curated art galleries, and an additional nine storefront displays are also exhibit art.  Most of the art is for sale.

NEW THIS WEEK!

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Saturday, July 27

– These activites are planned for 37 East Main Street.  Pre-registration is not necessary, however if possible we would appreciate an email to [email protected], listing the subject CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS so we can gauge how many children will participate!

  • 11 am – STORYTELLER Fanny Crawford invites children of elementary school age to hear a story about a modern day elephant family and participate in a related follow-up art activity.
  • 2:00 pm – FUN WITH SINGING & MOVEMENT TO MUSIC – Nicola Sussman will play her ukelele and teach folk and classic children’s songs.  Best suited for children entering grades 1 to 4, but others are welcome to join the fun.  No experience necessary!  Nicola holds a BA in Elementary & Special Education from Hood College, and is on the faculty of the Cumberland Valley School of Music.

NEW MUSIC PERFORMANCES!

Friday, July 26

  • Tom McFarland (vocals & guitar) – STANDARDS< FOLK & BLUES  (5 – 7 pm, Center Square)
  • Gillian Hollen (vocals & keyboard) – VARIETY  (5 – 8 pm, 2 East Main St.))
  • Brad Barkdoll (vocals & guitar) – VARIETY (5 – 8 pm, 50 West Main St.))
  • Tommy Lancaster – FOLK & BLUES — (6 – 9 pm, Christine’s Cafe)
  • “Old Tyme Jam” – BLUEGRASS — (7 – 10 pm, Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre) – $4

Saturday, July 27

  • Jerry Kowallis (vocals), Marie Hershey (accordian),  & Vonnie Kay Wertz (mandolin) – ITALIAN FOLK & POPULAR SONGS — (3 – 6 pm, Center Square)
  • Mitch Morrill (vocals & guitar) – BLUES & ROCK — (3 – 5 pm, 50 West Main St.)
  • Rebecca Reed (vocals) & Evan Bennetch (piano) – SHOW TUNES & STANDARDS — (3 – 6 pm, 2 E. Main St.)

Sunday, July 28

  • Scott & Laurie Matlock (vocals, violin, guitar) – ACOUSTIC DUO  — (2 – 4 pm, Center Square)
  • Danny Lawson (piano) – CLASSICAL  — (2 – 4 pm, 50 West Main St.)
  • Patric Schlee (flute & drums) – ECLECTIC — (2 – 4 pm, 2 East Main St.)

Locations for performers are all on Main Street and will be posted along the street upon your arrival(all performances are FREE unless otherwise noted)

An initiative of the non-profit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), Destination ARTS! is an ambitious attempt to revitalize a small town and stimulate economic development.  Hundreds of volunteers are involved, working on everything from art selection and installation, building preparation, event programming, warehousing, and the coordination of “docents” to greet the public in each gallery during open hours.   The event has united landlords, artists and arts organizations, businesses, local government, and the general public in a single goal — to  bring vibrancy back to our downtown, and to share our enthusiasm for the natural beauty, history, and talent of the area with others.

Some of the most highly respected fine artists in the Mid Atlantic region are participating, including Benjamin Jones, David Buckley Good, Fritz Biggs, Brad Clever, Kevin Kutz, and Steve Navada.  There are also photographers such as Raymond Gehman, Janie Moltrup, and Denny Bingaman, ceramic artists such as Hilda Eiber and Mike McIntyre, and other artists far too numerous to mention.  The exhibits will feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts.  Almost all of the art is for sale, and gallery exhibits will change every six weeks.

The gallery locations and themes are:

  • 50 West Main St.  –  “Small Town Hosts Big City Art”  – Paintings by our most prominent and metropolitan artists
  • 37 West Main St.  – Furniture Market Showroom –  “Homegrown Art” – Art by professional or amateur artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area
  • 32 West Main St.  –  “A Taste of the Arts” – Sampling of Gallery Arts, note cards and prints, and all sales transactions
  • 30 West Main St. –   “Palette to Canvas” – Paintings of all genres
  • 22 West Main St.  –  “Through the Lens and Of The Earth” – Photography, digital arts, pottery and fiber arts
  • 2 East Main St. –  “Scenes, Shapes, and Surprises” – Paintings, sculptures, and the unexpected
  • 13 South Church St.  –  Special Features of the Ceramic Arts Center  – Diverse pottery and more, in Waynesboro’s newest arts center

In addition, storefront art displays will be presented in both existing businesses and other vacant buildings, including:

  • 24 East Main St.
  • 30 East Main St.
  • 33 East Main St.
  • 35 East Main St.
  • 37 East Main St.
  • 43 East Main St.
  • 81 West Main St.
  • 96 West Main St.
  • 106 West Main St.

More activities are constantly being scheduled!  Check the website often for updates, or follow the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro on Facebook for the most up to date information.

Waynesboro is surrounded by beautiful countryside and parks, and there are many other activities and events to offer visitors.  Renfrew Museum and Park and Renfrew Institute offer a wide variety of cultural events and environmental programs.  There are great hiking trails along the Appalachian Trail, apple and peach orchards, excellent restaurants, and award winning chocolate shops.  Pen Mar Park, once a tourist destination that drew as many as 20,000 visitors a day to the area, is still majestic and offers stunning views and dancing to live music on Sundays.  History is everywhere, and the  battle of Monterey Pass was one of the important events of the Civil War.  The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro looks forward to sharing the natural beauty and talent of the area with all who attend Destination ARTS!

For more information about Destination ARTS! visit www.artsalliancegw.org or email [email protected]

Destination ARTS! Grand Opening Weekend July 19 – 21

Destination ARTS! Grand Opening Weekend July 19 – 21  — Waynesboro, PA to be “transformed into a work of art”

The grand opening weekend of Destination ARTS! is set for July 19 from 5 – 8 pm, and it will continue to be open every Friday 5 – 8 pm, Saturday 11 am – 6 pm, and Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm from that point on until October 27.

Seven vacant buildings are being simultaneously converted into full-fledged, curated art galleries, and an additional eight to ten storefront displays will also exhibit art.  Music and other performing arts, children’s activities, art demonstrations, and other special events are being planned for several hours every day. All activities are open to the public and free of charge.

An initiative of the non-profit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), Destination ARTS! is an ambitious attempt to revitalize a small town and stimulate economic development.  Hundreds of volunteers are involved, working on everything from art selection and installation, building preparation, event programming, warehousing, and the coordination of “docents” to greet the public in each gallery during open hours.   The event has united landlords, artists and arts organizations, businesses, local government, and the general public in a single goal — to  bring vibrancy back to our downtown, and to share our enthusiasm for the natural beauty, history, and talent of the area with others.

Some of the most highly respected fine artists in the Mid Atlantic region are participating, including Benjamin Jones, David Buckley Good, Fritz Biggs, Brad Clever, Kevin Kutz, and Steve Navada.  There are also photographers such as Raymond Gehman, Janie Moltrup, and Denny Bingaman, ceramic artists such as Hilda Eiber and Mike McIntyre, and other artists far too numerous to mention.  The exhibits will feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts.  All art will be for sale, and gallery exhibits will change every six weeks.

A unique feature of this event is that most of the buildings involved are available to rent, and volunteers will be helping to find  viable long-term tenants who will add quality to the community.  As buildings are rented, art galleries will move to other vacant buildings and then repeat the process.  Our hope is that Waynesboro will become a destination for arts lovers, and that a project of this bold scope will encourage people to consider investing in the town, and revitalize and reenergize Main Street.

The gallery locations and themes are:

  • 50 West Main St.  –  “Small Town Hosts Big City Art”  – Paintings by our most prominent and metropolitan artists
  • 37 West Main St.  – Furniture Market Showroom –  “Homegrown Art” – Art by professional or amateur artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area
  • 32 West Main St.  –  “A Taste of the Arts” – Sampling of Gallery Arts, note cards and prints, and all sales transactions
  • 30 West Main St. –   “Palette to Canvas” – Paintings of all genres
  • 22 West Main St.  –  “Through the Lens and Of The Earth” – Photography, digital arts, pottery and fiber arts
  • 2 East Main St. –  “Scenes, Shapes, and Surprises” – Paintings, sculptures, and the unexpected
  • 13 South Church St.  –  Special Features of the Ceramic Arts Center  – Diverse pottery and more, in Waynesboro’s newest arts center

In addition, storefront art displays will be presented in both existing businesses and other vacant buildings, including:

  • 24 East Main St.
  • 30 East Main St.
  • 33 East Main St.
  • 35 East Main St.
  • 37 East Main St.
  • 43 East Main St.
  • 81 West Main St.
  • 96 West Main St.
  • 106 West Main St.

Music in Waynesboro for the opening weekend  (performers and performance venues  are subject to change; all performances are FREE unless otherwise noted):

Friday, July 19

  • Ken Jankura (vocals & upright bass), Brett Crawford (tenor & soprano sax), Joe Dennison (guitar), Fred Griggs 9drums) — (5 – 8 pm, Waynesboro Square – inclement weather site 22 West Main St.)
  • Rebecca Reed (vocals) & Justin Streletz (piano) – BROADWAY & STANDARDS — (5 – 8 pm, 2 East Main St)
  • Eric Wengert (ukulele) – VARIETY — (5 – 8 pm, 50 West Main St.)
  • Tommy Lancaster – FOLK & BLUES — (6 – 9 pm, Christine’s Cafe)
  • “Old Tyme Jam” – BLUEGRASS — (7 – 10 pm, Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre) – $4

Saturday, July 20

  • Ken Jankura (vocals & upright bass), Joe Dennison (guitar), Fredd Griggs (drums) – JAZZ — (3 – 6 pm, Waynesboro Square)
  • Beth Malone, Gillian Malone & Kathy Katy Altfield – SHOW TUNES — (2 – 5 pm, 50 West Main St)
  • “Unheard Of” – Eric Wengert (ukulele) &  Brian Wengert (bass)  – VARIETY — (2 – 5 pm, 2 East Main St))
  • “Lucky Punk” – ROCK  — (6:30 pm – on the patio at Christine’s Cafe)
  • Kody Norris and the Watauga Mountain Boys from Mountain City Tennessee – BLUEGRASS — (7:30 pm – Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre) – $14

Sunday, July 21

  • “Mountain Air” – Bobbi Smith (guitar & vocals), Bob Murphy (upright bass), Lisa Donohoe (mandolin & vocals) – ACOUSTIC CONTEMPORARY FOLK & POP COUNTRY — (2 – 4 pm, 50 West Main St.)
  • Missy Eckert (vocal/guitar soloist) – VARIETY — (2 – 4 pm, 2 East Main St.)

More things being scheduled!  Check the website often!

Waynesboro is surrounded by beautiful countryside and parks, and there are many other activities and events to offer visitors.  Renfrew Museum and Park and Renfrew Institute offer a wide variety of cultural events and environmental programs.  There are great hiking trails along the Appalachian Trail, apple and peach orchards, excellent restaurants, and award winning chocolate shops.  Pen Mar Park, once a tourist destination that drew as many as 20,000 visitors a day to the area, is still majestic and offers stunning views and dancing to live music on Sundays.  History is everywhere, and the  battle of Monterey Pass was one of the important events of the Civil War.  Beck and Benedict’s Hardware Music Theatre presents “Old Tyme Jams” of  bluegrass and country western music every Friday night, while Christine’s Cafe offers folk music and blues.  The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro looks forward to sharing the natural beauty and talent of the area with all who attend Destination ARTS!

For more information about Destination ARTS! visit www.artsalliancegw.org or email [email protected]

Destination ARTS!

Destination ARTS! begins to come alive in Waynesboro, PA

Destination ARTS!, the initiative that is going to transform Main Street in Waynesboro, PA, into a work of art, has begun the countdown.  July 19 is now less than four weeks away, and there’s still so much to do!

“The community is coming together to make this happen,” notes Andrew Sussman, Committee Chairman of Destination ARTS! and Co-President of the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW).  “It is a lot of work, but it is also very exciting, and the results are extremely gratifying.  But we cannot let up for a minute if we are to meet our deadline.”

The first signs of the transformation are beginning to appear.  Buildings are being repaired and cleaned, windows are being washed, and materials for displaying the art are being prepared.  As you stroll down Main Street, you see Destination ARTS! signs in the windows of the vacant buildings which will be turned into art galleries.  Signs promise, “COMING SOON!”   Constant updates and photos are being posted to the AAGW website and Facebook page to allow people to follow the progress.  Videographer Andrew Gehman is capturing the process as well, for archival purposes and a possible documentary.

There are already more than 30 people on the Destination ARTS! committee or actively involved in helping, and another 100  are being primed to act as “docents” to monitor and work in the galleries when they are open.  Others are going to participate as musicians, street performers, art and craft demonstrators, and children’s program organizers.  Then, there are the people helping with accounting, insurance, and  legal matters; inventory and materials control; and database creation and management (to keep track of all of the art and schedule the many volunteers).

Even so, volunteer coordinator Elena Kehoe says that more people are still needed: “We need help getting the galleries ready, setting up shows, people to assemble and move supplies and equipment, help with programs and events, marketing and publicity,  fundraising, and  of course a small army to be  our gallery volunteers during open hours. ”

Those hours are ambitious.  Starting July 19 and running at least through the end of October, the galleries are scheduled to be open every Friday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Saturday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  Other activities are being planned for the last two to three hours of each day. “We want people to know that when they come to Waynesboro over the weekend, there will be something interesting and entertaining for them to do on Main Street,” Sussman explains.  “And afterwards, we hope they will take some time to eat in our exceptional restaurants and award winning chocolate stores, and visit all of the other wonderful  things that are going on at Renfrew Park, Pen Mar Park, the Appalachian Trail, and elsewhere in the area. ”

Meanwhile, the Art Selection Committee is hard at work, contacting artists from across the country and reviewing applications from those who wish to participate in the show.  The art will begin to arrive in early July and will be stored at the Furniture Market warehouse in town.  Businessman Harry Morningstar is a supporter of the DA effort, and his large storefront showroom is being nearly emptied so it can be used to showcase  a very special exhibit called “Home Grown Art”  — featuring the work of professional artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area and may or may not still live there.  Other gallery buildings will be used to showcase sculpture, ceramics, photography, and other special exhibits.

The curators of the show are Marjorie Tressler, Tom McFarland, and Jeanie Woods, and as they fill the first seven galleries, they will already be thinking about the next ones to open.  The gallery exhibits will change every six weeks, ensuring a continuing freshness to the event.  “Every artist we have spoken to has enthusiastically agreed to participate,” says Tressler, “We will be showing the work of some of the most highly respected artists in the Mid-Atlantic region.  All of the art will be for sale, and I hope that people will return to see the exhibits often.”

In addition, Cindy Smith, who is on the AAGW Board and is also president of the Waynesboro Studio Art Club,  is organizing a large Storefront Initiative which will bring art to an additional 8 to 10 windows in town.  “As you walk down Main Street,” says Smith, “we hope that art will be seen everywhere.”

“The goal, ” says Sussman, “is to bring vibrancy back to our downtown, and what is more vibrant than art and music?  We want Waynesboro to be a true destination for the arts, and for people to experience the natural beauty and history of our town and its surroundings.”

AAGW hopes that you will put July 19 on your calendar now, with plans to be in town for the grand opening of this unique event.

For more information: Highlight the link on the left and click on “ABOUT THE ARTS EVENT” or e-mail: [email protected]

Please check this site often for more information and updates!

“Open Mic” Nights Now Featured at Christine’s Cafe

Cartoon Rock SingerChristine’s Cafe in Waynesboro is now holding “Open Mic” nights between 6:00 and 9:00 on Tuesdays. The evening of activity starts off inside, but if the weather permits, the event can move outside on the patio.

The restaurant is offering a completely different light cafe menu such as personal pizzas, paninis, gourmet coffees, muffins, appetizers and even cookies and milk.

Come enjoy the fun, and check out all the unknown talent we have right here in Waynesboro.

If you are a singer or know someone who would like to participate, please e-mail [email protected].

See you on Tuesdays!!!!!

No outside food or drinks allowed.

Easels for Arts Alliance

Easels for Arts Alliance SmallMembers of the newly formed Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro recently had the opportunity to meet some of the woodshop students from the Waynesboro Area Senior High School who assembled standing and tabletop easels for the organization. The easels will be used to display locally-made artwork in storefronts in downtown Waynesboro as part of a larger initiative to make the town an arts destination.

All materials were generously donated by 84 LUMBER and WAYNESBORO BUILDERS SUPPLY.

Dates Announced for 62nd Annual Clothesline Art Exhibit

Clothesline ArtThe Waynesboro Studio Art Club will present the 62nd Annual Clothesline Art Exhibit on the following dates and times at the Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, located at 117 South Church Street:

– Saturday, June 1 (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

– Sunday, June 2 (1:00 p.m.  – 5:00 p.m.)   Artist Reception/Refreshments

– Monday, June 3 (4:00 p.m.  – 7:00 p.m.)

– Tuesday, June 4 (4:00 p.m.  – 7:00 p.m.)

Admission to the exhibit is free.