Threads

The work of three award-winning artists based only a few miles from our nation’s capital will be exhibited in downtown Waynesboro for the next several weeks.

Floris Flam, Marla Rudnick and Dianne Harris Thomas are all contributing examples of their art to “Threads: Fiber Arts from the Torpedo Factory,” which will open inside of Main Street’s Gallery 20 East on Friday, September 5. The name comes from the famed Torpedo Factory Art Center in the Old Town section of Alexandria, Va., where projects completed by Flam, Rudnick and Thomas can be seen on a regular basis.

Elena Kehoe, curator of Gallery 20 East, expects the exhibit to be “a visual feast of the highest level of art quilting.” To celebrate the opening, a special reception is scheduled to start at the gallery at 5:00 on the evening of September 5.

Marie Hershey & Company will provide music on accordion and mandolin from 6:00 to 7:00, followed by The Queen Bees (Nicola Sussman and Gabrielle Sanfilippo) entertaining audiences with their vocals, guitar, ukulele and violin until the gallery closes at 8.

“Threads” will be the featured exhibit at Gallery 20 East through Sunday, October 12.

About the Artists

Floris Flam takes the traditional art of quilting to a whole new level.

“My work is inspired by the geometry of the world around me,” she explains. “It is abstract but often suggests architecture. I love color, visual texture and spatial ambiguity and strive to convey a sense of balance and serenity.”

Flam dyes and prints all of her fabric using a wide range of surface design processes. She shows widely in the region and throughout the United States. Her quilts are available to purchase at the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery inside The Torpedo Factory.

Marla Rudnick is a reverse alchemist turning silver and other metals into thread and then into gossamer jewelry and sculptures, which appear to defy the laws of physics. Knitting metal fiber into sculptural forms and functional wearable art makes the pieces lighter than air, yet grounded in strong design and accented gems, beads and glass. In addition to The Torpedo Factory, Marla shows and sells her work at selected galleries including VisArts in Rockville, Md. and The Wesleyan Potters in Middletown, Conn.

Dianne Harris Thomas began her artistic life as a painter and explored various media before falling in love with the quilting process to create art. Primarily representational in her images, Thomas deconstructs reality to “paint” with fiber in vivid color and strong images. Her abstract quilts are a fierce fusing of nature and geometry. Dianne shows widely around the region, but The Torpedo Factory in Alexandria is her home gallery.

“Destination ARTS!” Plans Celebration of Cumberland Valley School of Music

Friday, September 5th IS “CVSM Day” in downtown Waynesboro!

A variety of musicians have been performing as part of “Destination ARTS!” in downtown Waynesboro each weekend, but a select group, associated with the Cumberland Valley School of Music will be part of a special showcase set for the evening of Friday, September 5.

That day will be known as “CVSM Day” on Main Street, as students and faculty members from the Cumberland Valley School of Music provide musical entertainment and education between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Center Square

5:00 – 6:00 pm – “That 70’s Show”, comprised of Paula Hepfer (vocals), Brian Helman (piano), Sam Hepfer (drums), Herm Hopple (bass) and Mark Miller (guitar) get the music started on Center Square at 5:00.

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Mark Miller and his guitar team up with Heather McEndree and her flute from 6:00 to 7:00.

7:00 – 8:00 pm – The Merriman Family, with Lee and Katie Merriman singing songs from the world of Broadway as Valerie Merriman accompanies them on piano.

Gallery 50

5:00 – 6:00 pm – The Duvall Sisters  with Rebekah playing piano while Abigail draws the bow across her violin.

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Jeff Diller’s classical guitar will be featured on the sidewalk from 6:00 to 7:00.

7:00 – 8:00 pm – Elinor Borrell will be playing piano

Gallery 20 East

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Marie Hershey & Company will use an accordion and mandolin to entertain.

7:00 – 8:00 pm – The Queen Bees, Nicola Sussman and Gabrielle Sanfilippo

32 West Main Street (CVSM studios)

5:30 – 5:50 pm & 7:15 – 7:35 pm – Because the “S” in “CVSM” stands for “school,” young children coming to Waynesboro on Friday night will also have the opportunity to learn more about music. Heather McEndree will lead Musikgarten Mini-Classes at 32 West Main Street from 5:30 to 5:50 p.m. and from 7:15 to 7:35 p.m. Both classes are free and intended for newborns and children through the age of 5.

The internationally recognized early childhood education class includes dancing, singing, imaginative play, instrument playing and plenty of movement. McEndree is a licensed Musikgarten Instructor with a Masters Degree in Music Education from Penn State.

Organizers of the evening’s events are excited about the opportunity for increased exposure.

“Cumberland Valley School of Music is one of the jewels of Franklin County, serving more than 600 students of all ages every year, taught by a faculty of about 55 highly qualified teachers,” said Andrew Sussman, creator of the “Destination ARTS!” initiative. “One would have to travel to the Peabody Prep in Baltimore or the Levine School in Washington, D.C. to find anything comparable, but with a CVSM studio on Main Street, we have an outlet for high quality music education right here in Waynesboro. This night will give people a great chance to hear exceptional music covering a wide range of styles while also learning more about the school.”

“Destination ARTS!” Summer 2014 – Week 11, Thursday, September 4 – Sunday, September 7

“Destination ARTS!” activities continue in downtown Waynesboro this weekend. Six galleries will be open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

All Week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Gallery 50

Located at 50 West Main Street, the largest of the galleries, Gallery 50, is filled with hundreds of pieces of art in many media. A wide variety of new artwork will be displayed at Gallery 50 this weekend. Anyone visiting the gallery will have the opportunity to purchase colorful Bargello wool pillows created by Becky Dietrich, pen and ink drawings from Carrie Dietrich or Kay Ackerman’s latest bracelets. John Mullican’s two new oil paintings, “Wood Duck” and “House Wren,” can now be viewed at the gallery, as well as his most recent terracotta bust, “American Indian.”

Katrina Hoopes has continued to paint a few of her favorite dogs from the Antietam Humane Society, and 50% of her commission sales are donated to AHS.

A new installation, titled “Nature’s Bounty,” is set to open in the east window of Gallery 50 this weekend. The show, with work contributed from Waynesboro-based artists such as Marjorie Tressler, Rodney Clark and Virginia Hair, will run through the middle of November.

Gallery 20 East – New Exhibit, “Threads” this week

A new exhibit opens at Gallery 20 East this week. “Threads: Fiber Arts from the Torpedo Factory” features projects completed by Floris Flam, Marla Rudnick and Dianne Harris Thomas. All three artists have work featured in the famed Torpedo Factory Art Center in the Old Town section of Alexandria, Va. on a regular basis.

Gallery 74 @ “Through the Lens”

Located at 74 West Main Street, Our newest gallery is devoted to the work of eighteen photographers. It is in a recently renovated storefront at 74 West Main Street. If you have not stopped in, please do, for a wonderful experience. There are many remarkable, professional photographs offered for sale at very reasonable prices.

42 West Arts Co-Op

Located at 42 West Main Street, 42 West Co-Op is featuring two exhibits, one is a collection of Abstracts while the other is a grouping of miniatures. Each exhibit is a collection of works from numerous artists. The Co-Op has an extremely wide variety of pieces in a wide array of media, paintings, prints, collage, fabric art, photographs, wind chimes, ceramics, sculpure, and more.

Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro

Located at 13 South Church Street, The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro continues to be open to the public every weekend as one of the art galleries featured in Destination ARTS!  A wide variety of beautiful pottery is available for sale on Thursdays 1 – 4 pm, Fridays 5 – 8 pm, Saturdays 12 pm – 6 pm, and Sundays 1 – 4 pm.  For more information about the Center, classes, membership opportunities, and future plans, please email [email protected] or visit the web site.

Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery

Located at 10 East Main Street, The Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery is an independently operated gallery and school. The CS&G is open during the Destination ARTS! hours with a display gallery of items for sale. They also offer art classes and after-school activities. Get more information by visiting at East Main Street or viewing the web site.

Throughout the month of September, the work of stained glass artist Leon Adler will be on display at The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery.

Thursday, September 4

Gallery 50

1:00 PM – Marjorie Tressler’s weekly painting demonstrations continue inside Gallery 50 starting at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon.

Friday, September 5, “CVSM Day”

Center Square

5:00 – 6:00 pm – “That 70’s Show”, comprised of Paula Hepfer (vocals), Brian Helman (piano), Sam Hepfer (drums), Herm Hopple (bass) and Mark Miller (guitar) get the music started on Center Square at 5:00.

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Mark Miller and his guitar team up with Heather McEndree and her flute from 6:00 to 7:00.

7:00 – 8:00 pm – The Merriman Family, with Lee and Katie Merriman singing songs from the world of Broadway as Valerie Merriman accompanies them on piano.

Gallery 50

5:00 – 6:00 pm – The Duvall Sisters  with Rebekah playing piano while Abigail draws the bow across her violin.

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Jeff Diller’s classical guitar will be featured on the sidewalk from 6:00 to 7:00.

7:00 – 8:00 pm – Elinor Borrell will be playing piano

Gallery 20 East

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Marie Hershey & Company will use an accordion and mandolin to entertain.

7:00 – 8:00 pm – The Queen Bees, Nicola Sussman and Gabrielle Sanfilippo

32 West Main Street (CVSM studios)

5:30 – 5:50 pm & 7:15 – 7:35 pm – Because the “S” in “CVSM” stands for “school,” young children coming to Waynesboro on Friday night will also have the opportunity to learn more about music. Heather McEndree will lead Musikgarten Mini-Classes at 32 West Main Street from 5:30 to 5:50 p.m. and from 7:15 to 7:35 p.m. Both classes are free and intended for newborns and children through the age of 5.

The internationally recognized early childhood education class includes dancing, singing, imaginative play, instrument playing and plenty of movement. McEndree is a licensed Musikgarten Instructor with a Masters Degree in Music Education from Penn State.

Gallery 20 East

5:00 p.m. – A Friday night reception will mark the opening of a new exhibit at Gallery 20 East. “Threads: Fiber Arts from the Torpedo Factory” features projects completed by Floris Flam, Marla Rudnick and Dianne Harris Thomas. All three artists have work featured in the famed Torpedo Factory Art Center in the Old Town section of Alexandria, Va. on a regular basis. The reception to celebrate the opening begins at 5:00 p.m.

42 West Art Co-Op

5:00 p.m. on Friday night, Patric Schlee will play flute and drums at 42 West ARTS Co-Op.

Saturday, September 6

Freed Spirit Bookstore , 78 West Main Street

1:00- 3:00 pm – Cathy Dudley, from Roanoke, VA, will be doing a book signing at Freed Spirit Bookstore, 78 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA on Saturday, September 6th from 1-3pm.
Her book, “TODDLER THEOLOGY: A Child Like Faith for Everyone”, was illustrated by her musician son-in-law, Matt Ramsey. The book is priced at $13.00

42 West Art Co-Op

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Denny and Donna Bingaman both have demonstrations planned at the co-op from 1:00 to 3:00 on Saturday afternoon. Denny’s focus will be on the creation of a silicon rubber mold of a clay elephant while Donna will explain the process behind painting portraits with oil.

Center Square

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Thomas Roue will provide Saturday afternoon’s music in Center Square. The lead singer of Gettysburg’s “cemetery folk” band, Pale Barn Ghosts, Roue makes his second “Destination ARTS!” summer appearance from 2:00 to 5:00.

Sunday, September 7

Center Square

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Sunday’s music on the Square begins when Tresa Paul and Denny Mickley bring their guitars and vocals to Center Square between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.

 

 The 2014 version of “Destination ARTS!” features six galleries –

Gallery 50 (50 West Main Street)
Gallery 20 East (20 East Main Street)
42 West ARTS (42 West Main Street)
The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery (10 East Main Street)
The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro (13 South Church Street)
“Through the Lens” – Gallery 74 West (74 West Main Street).

Together, the galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, photographs, furniture, prints and much more. They are open each week as follows:

Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, visit artsalliancegw.org.

“Destination ARTS!” Summer 2014 – Week 10, Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31

“Destination ARTS!” activities continue in downtown Waynesboro this weekend. Six galleries will be open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

All Week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Gallery 50

Located at 50 West Main Street, the largest of the galleries, Gallery 50, is filled with hundreds of pieces of art in many media. There is an extensive painting collection from numerous well know local and region artists in styles from cassic through impressionist to realistic and abstract. Other media include prints, photographs, jewelry, wooden items, books and ceramics.

Gallery 20 East – Last Week for “Wild Things” Exhibit

Located at 20 East Main Street, The “Wild Things” exhibit will continue to be open throughout the weekend inside Gallery 20 East. “Wild Things” is a wonderfully whimsical and witty art exhibit to delight adults and children of all ages. Artist Sally Truitt of Lyons, Colorado reveals the secret life of cows and owls, and the dreams of friendly monsters. Eddie Keach Filemyr finds an exuberant jungle in our backyards, with her vivid and passionate paintings of flowers and vegetables. Michalina Eisenberg creates a whole new world with her charming hand made cloth dolls, characters in a comedy of imagination.

Gallery 74 @ “Through the Lens”

Located at 74 West Main Street, Our newest gallery is devoted to the work of eighteen photographers. It is in a recently renovated storefront at 74 West Main Street. If you have not stopped in, please do, for a wonderful experience. There are many remarkable, professional photographs offered for sale at very reasonable prices.

42 West Arts Co-Op

 

Located at 42 West Main Street, 42 West Co-Op is featuring the two exhibits, one is a collection of Abstracts while the other is a grouping of miniatures. Each exhibit is a collection of works from numerous artists. The Co-Op has an extremely wide variety of pieces in a wide array of media, paintings, prints, collage, fabric art, photographs, wind chimes, ceramics, sculpure, and more.

 

Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro

Located at 13 South Church Street, The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro continues to be open to the public every weekend as one of the art galleries featured in Destination ARTS!  A wide variety of beautiful pottery is available for sale on Thursdays 1 – 4 pm, Fridays 5 – 8 pm, Saturdays 12 pm – 6 pm, and Sundays 1 – 4 pm.  For more information about the Center, classes, membership opportunities, and future plans, please email [email protected] or visit the web site.

Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery

Located at 10 East Main Street, The Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery is an independently operated gallery and school. The CS&G is open during the Destination ARTS! hours with a display gallery of items for sale. They also offer art classes and after-school activities. Get more information by visiting at East Main Street or viewing the web site.

Thursday, August 28

Gallery 50

1:00 PM – Marjorie Tressler’s weekly painting demonstrations continue inside Gallery 50 starting at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon.

Friday, August 29

On Center Square

5:00 – 8:00 PM – Anyone visiting downtown Waynesboro on Friday night may feel like they just stepped off a boat in the Caribbean as Nancy and Jody Messich bring their “Island Fusion” sounds back to Center Square. One of last summer’s most popular “Destination ARTS!” performers, the duo covers crowd-pleasing songs such as “I Will Survive,” “Under the Boardwalk” and several of Jimmy Buffett’s greatest hits. Nancy’s steel drums can be heard from 5:00 to 8:00.

42 West Arts Co-Op

5:00 PM – Patric Schlee will again be making music at 42 West ARTS Co-Op beginning at 5:00. Come, listen, or join in by playing a drum or other instrument.

Beck and Benedict Hardware, 118 Walnut Street

7:00 – 10:00 PM – Friday Night Bluegrass Jam – Admission $4.00.

Saturday, August 30

On Center Square

12:00 – 3:00 – The music of The Non-Violent Ferns could commonly be heard on Center Square last season, and on Saturday, they’ll be making their 2014 “Destination ARTS!” debut. The band is comprised of Erin Regan (lead vocals, keyboard, guitar and ukulele), Dani Kardisco (vocals, ukulele, percussion), Elise Stendal (vocals, guitar, ukulele and percussion), Amanda Bietsch (violin, bass and percussion) and Sammy Bradley (percussion). Their set is scheduled to start at noon.

3:00 – 6:00 – Tim Franklin steps up to the mic on Center Square. The nomadic singer-guitarist writes songs that are eclectic but anchored in rock music, particularly leaning toward the folk-rock genre. The front-man of Seattle-based band, Pillow Army, Franklin utilizes effects for his solo shows, including looping and percussive strumming techniques, to create a full sound, which can be heard from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.

42 West Arts Co-Op

1:00 – 4:00 PM – Donna Bingaman will be demonstrating her oil painting techniques and answer questions regarding her methods and style.

Pappy’s Pub, 220 West Main Street

9:00 PM – The Drew Adams Project

Sunday August 31

On Center Square

1:00 – 4:00 – Folk music will be heard on Sunday, as Mountain Air brings the weekend to a close. The trio of Bobbi Smith (vocals and guitar), Bob Murphy (upright bass) and Lisa Donohoe (vocals and mandolin) will be on Center Square between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.

 Wednesday, September 3 (at Gallery 20 East)

Writers Forum

5:00 PM – First Wednesday Writers Group is an open forum for writers of all skill levels and experience to meet and share their work, guidance, and suggestions – held the first Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm in Gallery 20 East.

The 2014 version of “Destination ARTS!” features six galleries –

Gallery 50 (50 West Main Street)
Gallery 20 East (20 East Main Street)
42 West ARTS (42 West Main Street)
The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery (10 East Main Street)
The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro (13 South Church Street)
“Through the Lens” – Gallery 74 West (74 West Main Street).

Together, the galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, photographs, furniture, prints and much more. They are open each week as follows:

Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, visit artsalliancegw.org.

Additional events still be scheduled & performances subject to change

Fri Aug 22, 2014		5:00pm – 8:00pm	“McStravaganza” featuring Pat McNamee (tenor sax and clarinet), Erin McNamee (flute), Kelly West (French horn), Jessica McKinstry (flute), Valerie Merriman (piano), Andrew Sussman (piano), Herm Hopple ( bass )– CENTER SQUARE
Sat Aug 23, 2014		3:00pm – 6:00pm	Brad Munn – Center Square
Sun Aug 24, 2014		1:00pm – 4:00pm	Drew Adams – Center Square
		2:00pm – 4:00pm	Renfrew Jazz Festival featuring Jeremy Pelt, Joe Locke, Paul Bollenback, Lorin Cohen, Jaimeo Brown – Renfrew Park
Fri Aug 29, 2014		5:00pm – 6:00pm	“Island Fusion” featuring Jody and Nancy Messich – Center Square
Sat Aug 30, 2014		12:00pm – 3:00pm	The Non-Violent Ferns – Center Square
		3:00pm – 6:00pm	Tim Franklin – Center Square
Sun Aug 31, 2014		1:00pm – 4:00pm	Mountain Air – Center Square
Fri Sep 5, 2014		5:00pm – 8:00pm	“CVSM Day” at Destination ARTS! – featuring faculty and students from the Cumberland Valley School of Music including:That ’70s Show; Mark Miller & Heather McEndree; the Merriman Family – Center SquareThe Duvall Sisters, Jeff Diller, Elinor Borell – Gallery 50; The Queen Bees; Marie & Company – Gallery 20 East; Musikgarten Mini-Classes  – CVSM Studio, 32 West Main St.
Sat Sep 6, 2014		2:00pm – 5:00pm	Thomas Roue –Center Square
Sun Sep 7, 2014		1:00pm – 4:00pm	Tresa Paul & Denny Mickley – Center Square
Fri Sep 12, 2014		5:00pm – 8:00pm	“Penn State Day” at Destination ARTS! – featuring students and faculty from Penn State Mont Alto Campus
Sat Sep 13, 2014		2:00pm – 5:00pm	Waynesboro Wine Walk at Destination ARTS! – Celebrating Independent Winemakers, Wineries, Art, and Music
		2:00pm – 5:00pm	Lowdown Grasskickers – Center Square G@g (Gillian Hollen & Garrett Smith) – Gallery 20 East Ritma Cordia (Marlin Barnes, marimba & Jane Peatling, cell) – Gallery 50

Sun Sep 14, 2014		1:00pm – 4:00pm	“Across the Pond” – CELTIC MUSIC – Center Square
Fri Sep 19, 2014		5:00pm – 8:00pm	Ken Jankura – JAZZ – Center Square
Sat Sep 20, 2014		3:00pm – 5:00pm	“A Magical Experience!” – Magician David Wayne plus balloon animals by Miss Penelope – Center Square
Sun Sep 21, 2014		2:00pm – 4:00pm	TO BE ANNOUNCED – Center Square
Fri Sep 26, 2014		5:00pm – 8:00pm	Singer-Songwriter Showcase featuring Waylon Smith, Josh Morningstar, and Brad Munn
Sat Sep 27, 2014		2:00pm – 5:00pm	The Positronic Cats – Center Square
Sun Sep 28, 2014		2:00pm – 4:00pm	Tom McFarland & Andrew Sussman – Center Square
Fri Oct 3, 2014		7:00pm – 8:00pm	TriState Jitterbugs – Center Square
Sat Oct 4, 2014		9:00pm-  4:00pm	Waynesboro Market Day
Sun Oct 5, 2014
		2:00pm – 4:00pm	Strung Tight – Eric and Kate Avey – Center Square

 

Week 8 – Thursday, August 14 – Sunday, August 17

“Destination ARTS!” activities continue in downtown Waynesboro this weekend. Six galleries will be open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Wednesday, August 13

Memorial Park

Dusk – Waynesboro’s “Movies in the Park” this week showing “The Lego Movie.” Movie-goers should arrive early — before it gets dark — with blankets or chairs to watch the films under the stars. Free admission and free popcorn will be provided. If it rains, the movie will be shown the following Tuesday. Wayne Driscoll, the borough councilman who spearheaded the idea with help from council and the borough’s recreation committee, said the Rotary Club of Waynesboro has sponsored the entire series this year. Jason Bartholow of Whirl Wind Productions is supplying the equipment.

Thursday, August 14

Gallery 50

1:00 PM – Marjorie Tressler’s weekly painting demonstrations continue at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday inside of Gallery 50.

Renfrew Park & Museum

7:00 PM – New Horizon Concert – Regional 50 Member Community Band – Behind the House – Free. The New Horizons Band is a group of senior musicians, celebrating their 17th Anniversary this year. Often referred to as “Hagerstown’s other band,” they number about 50 members and practice Fridays at the Hagerstown YMCA.

Friday, August 15

On The Square

5:00 – 8:00 PM – Jon Ingels, who regularly delivers popular performances as part of “Destination ARTS!,” returns to Center Square on Friday night. His blend of bluegrass, country and rock music can be heard beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Gallery 20 East

5:30 – 8:00 PM – For the second straight weekend, Ben Dennis will provide a soundtrack of Broadway show tunes for anyone enjoying the “Wild Things” exhibit currently on display at Gallery 20 East. He’ll step up to the mic at 5:30 on Friday.

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All Week – The new “Wild Things” exhibit at Gallery 20 East will remain on display throughout the weekend.

Gallery 50

6:00 – 8:00 PM – Just down the street, the duo of Pat McNamee and Erin Regan will be set up outside of Gallery 50 starting at 6:00. McNamee’s collection of woodwind instruments have combined with Regan’s keyboards and vocals to entertain “Destination ARTS!” audiences in the past, and Friday night’s performance should be no different.

42 West Artists Co-Op

5:00 – 8:00 PM – Another “Wine Down Friday” event is scheduled at 42 West ARTS, with Patric Schlee making music on flute and drums from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 16

42 West Artists Co-Op

1:00 PM – Donna Bingaman holds a special painting demonstration at the co-op on Saturday afternoon. The fine artist has had portraits exhibited at art shows held at the Hagerstown Fine Art Museum, and she now proudly displays her work in downtown Waynesboro. Donna will demonstrate her painting techniques with oils at 1:00.

1:00 – 3:00 – Laura Shindle’s pen and ink class continues at the co-op from 1:00 to 3:00. At a cost of $35 (including supplies), participants will learn how to use their pens to create texture, value and mood in a relaxed atmosphere. At the end of the day, they’ll have an impressive piece of artwork to take home and frame.

 

Ceramics Center of Waynesboro, 13 South Church Street

1:00 – 3:00 PM – The class, “Just for Kids” with instructor, Nickole Bricker.
Treasure Boxes (Ages 5-16) August 16th 1:00 – 3:00 $25
Students will create small boxes out of slab for their tiny treasures such as rocks & jewelry. Taking this session is a great way for your child to be introduced to the Arts and their inner creativity.The price includes all materials and firings.  Ages 5-16, $25.00 per child.  Your check, made payable to NCCS, is due by August 13th, 2014 or with a prior arrangement with the instructor Nickole Bricker. You may contact her at [email protected].

Gallery 20 East

1:00 – 4:00 PM – Justin Streletz on the keyboard.

Music On The Square

3:00 – 6:00 PM – Mountain Air – Bobbi Smith (guitar & vocals), Bob Murphy (upright bass), Lisa Donohoe (mandolin & vocals)
– ACOUSTIC CONTEMPORARY FOLK & POP COUNTRY

Sunday, August 17

Gallery 20 East

1:00 – 3:00 PM – High school students with an interest in pursuing a career in visual arts are invited to Gallery 20 East between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 on Sunday afternoon. Nathanael Chastain, a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School, will teach students how to improve the quality of their work, properly present it and strengthen their art portfolios as they prepare for the Advanced Placement Art Exam and college admissions.

Gallery 74 West

1:30 – 3:30 – Justin Streletz, tickling the ivories for your listening enjoyment.

On The Square

2:00 PM – The soulful, jazzy voice of Kerensa Gray, which has earned her a popular reputation throughout the region, will be featured on Center Square starting at 2:00 p.m. Gray, winner of the 20th annual Billie Holiday Vocal Competition, has been compared to the likes of Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and Diana Krall. She is currently promoting the release of her first CD, entitled Bliss.

Presbyterian Church

3:00 PM – Attend the read-through of another new theatrical production, “The Pardoner’s Tale“, written by Joseph Theis, a 2013 graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School in Hagerstown. Now, the 19-year-old will have the opportunity to hear his play, based on one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, brought to life by a group of local actors and actresses. The reading begins at 3:00 p.m. inside The Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro, located at 105 East Main Street.

The 2014 version of “Destination ARTS!” features six galleries –

Gallery 50 (50 West Main Street)
Gallery 20 East (20 East Main Street)
42 West ARTS (42 West Main Street)
The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery (10 East Main Street)
The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro (13 South Church Street)
“Through the Lens” – Gallery 74 West (74 West Main Street).

Together, the galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, photographs, furniture, prints and much more. They are open each week as follows:

Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, visit artsalliancegw.org.

Destination ARTS! Presents “The Waynesboro Wine Walk”

A Celebration of the Area’s Finest Wine, Art and Music

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Volunteers from the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro invite independent winemakers to participate in a showcase of their creations on Saturday, September 13. Between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 p.m., you will have the opportunity to provide samples of your product to the general public inside of one of the six art galleries located in the downtown district. Many people already know that an impressive assortment of artwork is on display in Waynesboro each weekend, and it’s not uncommon to hear live music filling the air. But now, we want to celebrate the bottled art being made in our community as well. So, wine-not come down to Main Street and join in on the fun?

RULES AND PROCEDURES

1. Wine must be produced and bottled by the participant.
2. Multiple types of wine may be submitted by each participant, but only the winemaker is permitted to pour.
3. Participant should be able to provide enough wine to pour 1-ounce samples for members of the community over the course of three hours.
4. Participant must be physically located in the gallery by 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, with wine ready to be poured. Sample cups and tables will be provided by AAGW.
5. Participant must be willing and able to participate in the festival for the entire three-hour period.
6. Application forms are to be mailed, to the address listed below, no later than Friday, August 22.
7. If bringing multiple wines to the event, please print, fill out and mail in the bottom portion of this form for each separate wine people will be tasting.

Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro

c/o Mr. Doug Mowen

32 West Main Street

Waynesboro, PA 17268

Destination ARTS! Wine Festival Application Form

“Destination ARTS!” Summer 2014
Week 6, Thursday, July 31 – Sunday, August 3

“Destination ARTS!” activities continue in downtown Waynesboro this weekend. Six galleries will be open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Tuesday, July 29

Renfrew Museum & Park

Tuesday, July 29 – 7:00 PM – Carrie Giauque presents “It Comes Down to Money: The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation” in the visitors center at Renfrew Museum and Park, 1010 East Main Street.

This program is a part of lecture series to develop a public awareness of historic restoration ideas, techniques and benefits. It fits well with a revived interest for establishment of an Historic District in Waynesboro and restoration of notable historic structures.

Thursday, July 31

Gallery 50

1:00 – 4:00 PM – Marjorie Tressler will be demonstrating oil painting techniques in Gallery 50 on Thursday afternoon.

Gallery 20 East

All Week – The “Wild Things” art exhibit will remain on display in Gallery 20 East throughout the weekend.

Friday, August 1

On The Square

5:00 PM – Music On the Square – Gettysburg’s Nick Andrew Staver will be providing the music in Center Square on Friday night. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Staver relocated to Central Pennsylvania from Philadelphia earlier this year. He describes each of his performances as “an intimate opportunity to capture a desired dose of rhythm and blues mixed into modern songwriting storylines.” The guitarist will step up to the microphone at 5:00 PM.

42 West Artists Co-Op

Music can also be heard in 42 West ARTS on Friday night as Patric Schlee’s flute and drums fill the air inside of the co-op during another “Wine Down Friday” event.

Beck & Benedict’s Hardware & Music Theater

7:00 – 10:00 PM – Olde Tyme Jam, 118 Walnut Street

 The Ballroom at the Eagle’s Club

8:00 PM, Doors open at 7:00 PM – Smokin’ Gunnz, Pure Southern Rock. $10 advanced sales, $12 at the door. 21 and over with valid ID. Ballroom entrance 22 East Main Street

Saturday, August 2

On The Square

3:00 – 6:00 PM – Thomas Roue takes his turn entertaining audiences on Center Square. Roue is based out of Gettysburg and can often be seen performing as the lead singer of Pale Barn Ghosts, whose music has been described as “haunting cemetery folk.” He believes his lyrics speak to the idea “that life, death and love are the only themes that really count.” His set is scheduled between the hours of 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.

42 West Artists Co-Op

1:00 – 3:00 PM – Tom Tholen will demonstrate “Painting the Portrait” in oil at 42 West Arts from 1:00 to 3:00 on Saturday afternoon. Tholen has been an active artist for more than 25 years, with combined experience in storyboard, layout and concept work. He loves to share his passion for art with others who are willing to take time to investigate and push their own level of skills. Tholen believes that “all of us are born with the ability to be artistic. Those who we see as artists pursue that skill and with determined practice become ‘artists.’”

Throughout August – The co-op will be displaying the work of “Cumberland Valley Craftsmen Guild Member of the Month,” Jennifer Berger. Berger designs, knits and felts all of her own artwork, including dolls, ornaments and other decorative items. She says her creations are whimsical interpretations of things that are real and imaginary.

Pappy’s Pub

9:00 PM – Torn

Sunday, August 3

Presbyterian Church

3:00 PM – Jerry Kowallis, a longtime choral music director at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School, will be joined by his son, Tod, for a special one-hour concert on Sunday at the Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro on Main Street. The free show will feature arias and duets from the world of opera, rarely heard Spanish songs and a few Neapolitan numbers. The father and son duo will explore show tunes and musical theater during the second half of their performance. They’ll be accompanied on piano by Joan Boytim. Doors to the church will open at 2:30 p.m. before Jerry and Tod take the stage at 3:00.

 On The Square

1:00 – 4:00 PM – The Green Blues Ban – Back again by popular demand, the Green Blues Band will round out the weekend of music with a Sunday afternoon performance. The makeshift ensemble was first heard on Center Square three weeks ago. This week they perform as a trio with tuba player Zach Grass , Austin Beaufort (trombone) and Ethan Mankins (drums) creating a sound that won’t soon be forgotten.

The 2014 version of “Destination ARTS!” features six galleries –

Gallery 50 (50 West Main Street)
Gallery 20 East (20 East Main Street)
42 West ARTS (42 West Main Street)
The Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery (10 East Main Street)
The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro (13 South Church Street)
“Through the Lens” – Gallery 74 West (74 West Main Street).

Together, the galleries feature oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, fiber arts, sculpture, photographs, furniture, prints and much more. They are open each week as follows:

Thursdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, visit artsalliancegw.org.