More Art! More Music! More Events!

Destination ARTS! in Waynesboro, PA continues September 27 – 29 with an incredible group of musicians and entertainers, including “Island Fusion” with Nancy and Jody Messich, former WASHS Band Director Pat McNamee (clarinet) and Erin Regan (piano),  folk and classical music from Ruth (cello and autoharp) and Linden (hammered dulcimer) Showalter, showtunes from singer Claire Martin, and classical piano from Daniel Lawson.  There will be two author readings – a children’s book with Mary Alice Baumgartner, and “The Royers of Renfrew” with Marie and Maxine Beck.  There will be artist demonstrations from Michael McIntyre, Marjorie Tressler, and Donna Bingaman, and continuation of our children’s Scavenger Hunt for “Destination ARTS! Detectives”. 

NEW this weekend – the first ever Destination ARTS! Magic Show, featuring the Magic of David Wayne and Balloons by Miss Penelope!   

David Wayne Bowers has been performing magic for the past 17 years. He has appeared at the Children’s Day Festival at the World Bank in Washington DC, The Festival of Magic at the Maryland Theater, Holiday Abracadabra at the Apollo Theater, Funfest at the Totem Pole Playhouse, Kidfest at the Shriner’s Auditorium in Harrisburg, and Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, Florida. He is currently serving as The National First Vice President of The Society of American Magicians. “Miss Penelope” (Judy Bowers) is a retired WASD teacher with 35 years of experience working with children. In addition to assisting with the magic show, “Miss Penelope” will be creating balloon animals for the children. 

An initiative of the non-profit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), Destination ARTS! features over 1,000 pieces of art for sale in seven art galleries and eight storefront windows within a two-block radius on Main Street in Waynesboro.  Over 100 artists and artisans are represented, and the galleries feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts.

As visitors walk down Main Street, they will encounter illustrious artists who are visiting from the past, including the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh and French Impressionist artists Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, all recreated on mannequins by area artists. In addition, new artist demonstrations and musical performances are often added at the last minute.

The event is open every Friday 5–8 pm, Saturday 11 am– 6 pm, and Sunday 12 pm– 4 pm through October 27. All activities are open to the public and free of charge. More information is available at www.artsalliancegw.org or by emailing [email protected].

The current schedule of events for the September 27 – 29 weekend is below.  Note that new performers and artists are constantly being scheduled, so check our website or Facebook page for the latest information:

Destination ARTS! Music & Entertainment Schedule

• Ongoing all weekend – Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries

Friday, September 27

• 5 -8 pm – “Island Fusion” – Nancy Messich (vocals, steel drum, percussion) and Jody Messich (vocals, keyboards, and guitar) – a combination of musical styles including Jimmy Buffet and standards plus traditional island tunes with a real steel drum – Center Square
  

  Island Fusion

• 5 – 8 pm – Patrick McNamee (clarinet) and Erin Regan (piano) – 50 West Main St.
• 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Michael McIntyre – POTTERY DEMONSTRATION – 22 West Main St. (www.firerobinfarm.com)
  

  Michael McIntyre at work

• 6 – 9 pm – Tommy Lancaster (vocals and guitar) – Christine’s Cafe
  

  Tommy Lancaster

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

Saturday, September 28

• 11 am – 12 pm – Mary Alice Baumgardner – CHILDREN’S PROGRAM – the author will read from her latest children’s book, No Excuses for the Skunk! Through colorful illustrations and a whimsical cast of animal characters, this delightful allegory teaches children about being unique. Creating animal masks, the craft activity, is best suited for children 6-10, but older children are also welcome to participate- 37 East Main St.
  

  Mary Alice Baumgardner

• 11 am – 2:30 pm – Marjorie Tressler – ARTIST DEMONSTRATION – 37 East Main St. (www.studioonefineart.com)
  

  Majorie Tressler

• 11 – 2:30 pm – Donna Bingaman – ARTIST DEMONSTRATION – 37 West Main St. (portraitsbyoilartistdonnabingaman.com)
  

  Donna Bingaman

• 2 – 4 pm – Ruth (cello and autoharp) and Linden (hammered dulcimer) Showalter – FOLK & CLASSICAL – 50 West Main St.    Ruth and Linden Showalter –folk music on hammered dulcimer and autoharp, classical cello – 50 West Main
• 4 – 6 pm – Daniel Lawson – CLASSICAL PIANO –  Center Square
  

  Daniel Lawson

• 6 – 9 pm – “Open Mic Night” – Christine’s Café

Sunday, September 29

• 1 – 4 pm – Authors Marie and Maxine Beck will read excerpts and answer questions about their historical fiction books set in Waynesboro, The Royers of Renfrew – A Family Tapestry, Volume 1, Threads of Change, Volume 2, and The Fabric of Life, Volume 3 – 30 West Main St.

• 2 – 3:00 pm – Balloons by Miss Penelope – Balloon animals created for children – Center  Square
  

  Balloons by Miss Penelope

• 3 – 4 pm – The Magic of David Wayne – Center Square
  

  The Magic of David Wayne

• 2 – 4 pm – Claire Martin – SHOWTUNES – 50 West Main
  
  

The Destination ARTS! 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 & More…” – Art by artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area plus other special exhibits
• 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 are presented in both existing businesses and other vacant buildings, including: 30 East Main St., 33 East Main St., 37 East Main St., 43 East Main St., 81 West Main St. (inside Christine’s Café), 96 West Main St., and 105 West Main St.

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

Destination ARTS!   Schedule of Events –

September 20, 21, & 22

MORE ART, MORE MUSIC, MORE EVENTS…

Destination ARTS! in Waynesboro, PA continues September 20 – 22 with three artist demonstrations, new musical performances, and the continuation of our children’s Scavenger Hunt for “Destination ARTS! Detectives”.  Featured musicians include the Eric and Kate Avey’s duo “Strung Tight” and their “acoustic goodness”, the contemporary duo “G@g” featuring Gillian Hollen and Garrett Smith, and the Wayne Band – Waynesboro’s own community concert band, under the directorship of Dan Deatrich.  Other musicians are being added, so check the website for up to the minute details.

But of course the core of Destination ARTS! is the art itself.  In all, there are over 1,000 pieces of art on display and for sale within a two-block radius in seven art galleries and eight storefronts on Main Street.  More than 100 artists are represented, and the exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts, all of which make great gift ideas for early holiday shopping.

As visitors walk down Main Street, they will encounter several surprises, such as illustrious artists who are visiting from the past, including the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh and French Impressionist artists Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, all recreated on mannequins by area artists.

An initiative of the non-profit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), Destination ARTS! continues every Friday 5–8 pm, Saturday 11 am– 6 pm, and Sunday 12 pm– 4 pm through October 27. All activities are open to the public and free of charge. More information is available at www.artsalliancegw.org or by emailing [email protected].

The current schedule of events for the September 20 – 22 weekend is below.  Note that new performers and artists are constantly being scheduled, so check our website or Facebook page for the latest information.

OPEN HOURS:
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday 11 am– 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm– 4 pm

Destination ARTS! Music & Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, September 20th

Children’s Activity:

All Day in all seven galleries
Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!
New! Children are invited to participate in a Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt! As “Destination ARTS! Detectives,” they will solve clues relating to the works of art on display. Prizes will be awarded upon completion of the “scavenger scroll,” which is available in all seven galleries. Successful detectives will be eligible to win one of several grand prizes to be drawn on Sunday, October 27.

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 5 – 8 pm, Center Square – G@g – Contemporary and Standards
  GILLIAN HOLLEN (vocals, keyboard and guitar) and
  GARRETT SMITH (vocals and keyboard)
  
  

  G@g – (Gillian Hollen and Garrett Smith)

• 6 – 8 pm, 50 West Main St. – Daniel Lawson – CLASSICAL PIANO

• 6 – 9 pm,  Christine’s Cafe, 81 West Main Street TOMMY LANCASTER (vocals & guitar) – FOLK & BLUES
  
  
  
• 7 – 10 pm,  Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre – 118 Walnut Street
  “Old Tyme Jam” – BLUEGRASS  – $4

Saturday, September 21st

Children’s Activity:

• All Day in all seven galleries
  Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 4 pm – 6pm, Center Square –Strung Tight – Acoustic Goodness
  ERIV AVEY (vocals, guitar, loop pedal, percussion, harmonica), and
  KATE AVEY (vocals, bass)
  

  Strung Tight – Eric and Kate Avey

• 6 – 9 pm, Open Mic Night, Christine’s Cafe, 81 West Main Street

Artist Demonstrations:

• 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 50 West Main Street
  Marjorie Tressler – ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
  www.StudioOneFineArt.com

• 11:00 am -2:30 pm, 37 West Main Street
  Donna Bingaman – ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
  portraitsbyoilartistdonnabingaman.com
  

  Donna Bingaman

   

• 1:00 – 3:00 pm, 22 West Main Street
  Michael McIntyre – Pottery Demonstration
  www.FireRobinFarm.com
  

  Michael McIntyre at work

   

Sunday, September 22nd

Children’s Activity:

• All Day in all seven galleries
  Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 2 – 3:15 pm, Center Square – Concert Band
  The WAYNE BAND
  Organized in 1899, the Wayne Band is one of the oldest community bands in Pennsylvania. Currently directed by Daniel Deatrich.
  
  

  The Wayne Band

  
  

The Galleries:

More than 100 outstanding artists, some internationally known, are represented in Destination ARTS!   Robert Ecker, Beth De Louiselle, Hans Guerin, David Buckley Good, and Fritz Briggs, Charles H. Brown, Janet Siegman Salter, Brad Clever, Virginia Hair, Donna Bingaman, Claudice Giannini, David Jones, Becky Dietrich, Jeff Barnhart, John Neal Mullican, Pat Beard, and Michael McIntyre are among our notable participants. The exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts.

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  and More” – Art by artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area, and other special exhibits
• 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, reinstalled 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.
• 37 East Main St.
• 43 East Main St.
• 81 West Main St. (Inside Christine’s Cafe)
• 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 and Destination ARTS! on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Waynesboro is surrounded by beautiful countrys 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.destinationarts.org or email [email protected]

Destination ARTS!   Schedule of Events –

September 13, 14, & 15

MORE ART, MORE MUSIC, MORE EVENTS…

Read about Destination ARTS! in Recreation News –
http://recreationnews.com/pdf/13/09/1/09-1-13/0610901131.pdf

Destination ARTS! in Waynesboro, PA continues September 13 – 15 with another full slate of events.  Featured musicians include the blues-rock duo of Mitch Morrill (vocals and guitar) and Scott Matlock (violin), jazz singer Kerensa Gray (winner of the 20th Annual Billie Holiday Vocal Competition), and folk group “Mountain Air”.  Our first ever pottery demonstration will be offered by Michael McIntyre from Fire Robin Farm  Pottery, along with painting demonstrations from Marjorie Tressler and Donna Bingaman.  Also this weekend the new Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt! continues.  “Destination ARTS! Detectives” are invited to solve clues relating to the works of art on display, and prizes will be awarded upon completion of the “scavenger scroll,” which is available in all seven galleries. Successful detectives will be eligible to win one of several grand prizes to be drawn on Sunday, October 27.

But of course the core of of Destination ARTS! is the art itself.  In all, there are over 1,000 pieces of art on display and for sale within a two-block radius in seven art galleries and eight storefronts on Main Street.  More than 100 artists are represented, and the exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts, all of which make great gift ideas for early holiday shopping.

As visitors walk down Main Street, they will encounter several surprises, such as illustrious artists who are visiting from the past, including the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh and French Impressionist artists Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, all recreated on mannequins by area artists.

An initiative of the non-profit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro (AAGW), Destination ARTS! continues every Friday 5–8 pm, Saturday 11 am– 6 pm, and Sunday 12 pm– 4 pm until October 27. All activities are open to the public and free of charge. More information is available at www.artsalliancegw.org or by emailing [email protected].

The current schedule of events for the September 13 – 15 weekend is below.  Note that new performers and artists are constantly being scheduled, so check our website for the latest information:

OPEN HOURS:
Friday 5–8 pm
Saturday 11 am– 6 pm
Sunday 12 pm– 4 pm

Destination ARTS! Music & Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, September 13th

Children’s Activity:

All Day in all seven galleries
Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!
New! Children are invited to participate in a Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt! As “Destination ARTS! Detectives,” they will solve clues relating to the works of art on display. Prizes will be awarded upon completion of the “scavenger scroll,” which is available in all seven galleries. Successful detectives will be eligible to win one of several grand prizes to be drawn on Sunday, October 27.

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 5 – 7 pm, Center Square – BLUES ROCK DUO
  MITCH MORRIL (vocals and guitar) and
  SCOTT MATLOCK (violin)

• 6 – 9 pm,  Christine’s Cafe, 81 West Main Street TOMMY LANCASTER (vocals & guitar) – FOLK & BLUES
• 7 – 10 pm,  Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre – 118 Walnut Street
  “Old Tyme Jam” – BLUEGRASS  – $4

Artist Demonstration:

• 5:30 – 7:30 pm, 22 West Main Street Gallery
  MICHAEL McINTYRE – POTTERY DEMONSTRATION
  of Fire Robin Farm (www.FireRobinFarm)
  

  Michael McIntyre at work in his studio.

Saturday, September 14th

Children’s Activity:

• All Day in all seven galleries
  Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 2 pm – 5pm, Center Square – MOUNTAIN AIR – ACOUSTIC CONTEMPORARY FOLK & POP COUNTRY
  BOBBI SMITH (guitar & Vocals),
  BOB MURPHY (upright bass) and
  LISA DONAHOE (mandolin & vocals)
  
  

  Mountain Air

• 4pm – 6pm, 50 West Main Street
  DANIEL LAWSON, CLASSICAL PIANIST
  
  

  Daniel Lawson

• 6 – 9 pm, Open Mic Night, Christine’s Cafe, 81 West Main Street
• 7 pm, Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre
  HICKORY RIDGE BLUEGRASS BAND
  Admission $14.00

Artist Demonstrations:

• 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 50 West Main Street
  Marjorie Tressler – ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
  www.StudioOneFineArt.com

• 1:00 -3:00 pm, 37 West Main Street
  Donna Bingaman – ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
  

  Donna Bingaman

Sunday, September 15th

Children’s Activity:

• All Day in all seven galleries
  Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 2 – 4 pm, Center Square
  JAZZ with
  KERENSA GRAY (vocals) and
  BETH TREZ (piano)
  
  

  Kerensa Gray

The Galleries:

More than 100 outstanding artists, some internationally known, are represented in Destination ARTS!   Robert Ecker, Beth De Louiselle, Hans Guerin, David Buckley Good, and Fritz Briggs, Charles H. Brown, Janet Siegman Salter, Brad Clever, Virginia Hair, Donna Bingaman, Claudice Giannini, David Jones, Becky Dietrich, Jeff Barnhart, John Neal Mullican, Pat Beard, and Michael McIntyre are among our notable participants. The exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts.

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  and More” – Art by artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area, and other special exhibits
• 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, reinstalled 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.
• 37 East Main St.
• 43 East Main St.
• 81 West Main St. (Inside Christine’s Cafe)
• 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 and Destination ARTS! on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Waynesboro is surrounded by beautiful countrys 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.destinationarts.org or email [email protected]

Destination ARTS!   2^nd Grand Opening Weekend –

September 6, 7 & 8

NEW ART, NEW MUSIC, NEW CHILDREN’S EVENTS,
AND NOW — “LIVING ART”

Read about Destination ARTS! in Recreation News – http://recreationnews.com/pdf/13/09/1/09-1-13/0610901131.pdf

Destination ARTS!, the 15 week long community effort to reshape a town through the arts, has reached the halfway point and is an unqualified success. The seven professionally curated art galleries in otherwise vacant downtown buildings along Waynesboro’s Main Street have breathed new life into our community in south central Pennsylvania.

There has been a constant flow of people downtown, both locals and visitors from Harrisburg, Lancaster, Washington, DC, and other areas, and art has been selling—to date, we have sold over $14,000 worth of art!

Friday, September 6 marks the “Second Opening” of the exhibits. Most of the art will be changed in all seven galleries and in eight storefront windows, and several exciting new “artistic adventures” are in the works for the weekend—Sept. 6, 7 and 8.

In all, there will be over 1,000 pieces of art on display and for sale within a two-block radius on Main Street.  More than 100 artists are represented. The exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts, all of which make great gift ideas for early holiday shopping.

A new “Living Art” feature launches on Saturday from 1– 2 pm, when celebrated local actress and costume designer Kay Yaukey will become the “Portrait of Madame X” as painted by John Singer Sargent in 1884. Several local artists will be actively “painting the living painting.” This is the first of several Living Art features to be added to subsequent weeks at Destination ARTS!

Also new this weekend, children are invited to participate in the debut of a Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt! As “Destination ARTS! Detectives,” they will solve clues relating to the works of art on display. Prizes will be awarded upon completion of the “scavenger scroll,” which is available in all seven galleries. Successful detectives will be eligible to win one of several grand prizes to be drawn on Sunday, October 27. Free children’s programs will continue to be an important part of Destination ARTS!, with something new and different every week.

Music for the weekend will include traditional Irish folk musician Kevin James, “G@g” (duo of Gillian Hollen and Garrett Smith performing standards), classical pianist Daniel Lawson, and jazz standards from a trio comprised of Andrew Sussman (keyboard), Herm Hopple (bass), and Tom McFarland (vocals and guitar).

OPEN HOURS: Friday 5–8 pm, Saturday 11 am– 6 pm, and Sunday 12 pm– 4 pm

Destination ARTS! Music & Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, September 6th

Children’s Activity:

• All Day in all seven galleries
  Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!
  New this weekend, children are invited to participate in the debut of a Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt! As “Destination ARTS! Detectives,” they will solve clues relating to the works of art on display. Prizes will be awarded upon completion of the “scavenger scroll,” which is available in all seven galleries. Successful detectives will be eligible to win one of several grand prizes to be drawn on Sunday, October 27.

Music

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 5 – 8 pm, Center Square
  G@g– BROADWAY & JAZZ STANDARDS/CONTEMPORARY
  GILLIAN HOLLEN (lead vocalist/keyboard) and
  GARRETT SMITH (synth pad/background vocals)

• 5 – 8 pm, 50 West Main Street
  DANIEL LAWSON, CLASSICAL PIANIST
  
  Daniel Lawson at the keyboard.

• 6 – 9 pm,  Christine’s Cafe, 81 West Main Street
  TOMMY LANCASTER (vocals & guitar) – FOLK & BLUES

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

Saturday, September 7th

Children’s Activity:

• All Day in all seven galleries
  Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 3 pm – 5pm, Center Square
  KEVIN JAMES, Traditional Irish Folk Music
  
  

  Kevin James

• 3 – 6 pm, 2 East Main Street
  JILL HUGHEY, Showtunes
  

• 6 – 9 pm, Christine’s Cafe, 81 West Main Street
  Open Mic Night.

Special “LIVING ART” Event – NEW THIS WEEK!

• 1 -2, pm, 37 East Main Street
  Local Actress & Costume Designer, KAY YAUKEY as “Madame X”
  Brings John Singer Sargent’s famous portrait to life.
  

  John Singer Sargent’s Madame X

  

  Kay Yaukey

Artist Demonstrations:

• 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 50 West Main Street
  Marjorie Tressler

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

Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm is Renfrew Park Heritage Day at Renfrew Park, 1010 East Main Street – $5.00 

Sunday, September 8th

Children’s Activity:

• All Day in all seven galleries
  Destination ARTS! Scavenger Hunt – special scavenger scrolls available in each of the seven galleries!

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 2 – 4 pm, Center Square
  JAZZ STANDARDS
  ANDREW SUSSMAN (keyboard)
  HERM HOPPLE (bass)
  TOM McFARLAND (vocals and guitar)

Artists from the Past:

As visitors walk down Main Street, they will encounter illustrious artists who are visiting from the past, including the Dutch master Vincent van Gogh, who you can see putting some final touches on his masterpiece, “Starry Night.”

Also, look out for French Impressionist artists Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, all created by area artists.

The Galleries:

More than 100 outstanding artists, some internationally known, are represented in Destination ARTS!   Robert Ecker, Beth De Louiselle, Hans Guerin, David Buckley Good, and Fritz Briggs, Charles H. Brown, Janet Siegman Salter, Brad Clever, Virginia Hair, Donna Bingaman, Claudice Giannini, David Jones, Becky Dietrich, Jeff Barnhart, John Neal Mullican, Pat Beard, and Michael McIntyre are among our notable participants. The exhibits feature paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and fiber arts.

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  and More” – Art by artists who grew up in the Waynesboro area, and other special exhibits
• 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, reinstalled 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.
• 37 East Main St.
• 43 East Main St.
• 81 West Main St. (Inside Christine’s Cafe)
• 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 and Destination ARTS! on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

Waynesboro is surrounded by beautiful countrys 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.destinationarts.org or email [email protected]

FROM FLY FISHING TO VICTORIAN JEWELRY TO KNIFE MAKING

RENFREW’S HERITAGE DAY  HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

                 Learn to tie a fly the way it was done in the 18^th century, watch a mastersmith produce a knife blade, and observe an on-site weaving of human or horse hair to add to Victorian-era jewelry.

                All this and much more await visitors to Renfrew’s Heritage day,  now in its second year and growing, especially in the number and types of artisans. There will be more demonstrations, more original programming featuring objects made in the time period when the Museum House was built, and of   course, there will be music, hay rides, a petting zoo, and food.

                Ken Reinard, fly fisherman extraordinaire, knows not only how to tie flies and use them but also the history of this art. “What it now considered the English tradition of fly tying started in Macedonia, around the 3^rd century A.D.,” he noted.  He has also written a book on “The Colonial Angler’s Manual of Fly Fishing and Fly Tying.” He has been fly fishing  for over 50 years and taught others how to do so for some 30 years.  He became hooked (pardon the pun) from childhood, learning  from  his father who was a blacksmith at Landis Valley Museum.

Reinard will be displaying everything needed to fly fish, including flys, tackle, nets, and hook-making equipment, showing how these can be made from needles or nails. And he will be doing fly-tying demonstrations. “I usually like to do a period representation, portraying a wealthy individual who had time to go fishing.”

From flys to knives, Jay Hendrickson, Mastersmith with the American Bladesmith Society (ABS), will create a knife blade especially for Heritage Day. “I bring  a stump with the anvil on it and a little gas forge to heat up the metal,” he explained. “The work is all hand-done using no machinery.”

Hendrickson has been forging blades for  over 40 years.  “I like to hunt and for that you need a knife. I wanted to make my own. Then I met William (“Bill”) Moran, a master knifesmith, and became even more involved. Hendrickson is a former president and now Board member of the ABS and President of the Moran Foundation in Frederick.

Joining him will be other knifesmiths who will be available to respond to questions and are also ABS mastersmiths.  “Every couple of months we meet at the Moran shop and train those who are interested in this art and on October 12 there will be a show at the Moran Shop in Frederick, Md., “ he added. Some Moran knives will  also be available for purchase on Heritage Day.

Lucy Cadwallader practices an almost lost art –hair weaving.  Very popular during the Civil War and the Victorian era, it involved weaving the  hair of a loved one  into a piece of jewelry. Cadwallader notes that she “became interested in this through my experiences as a Civil War reenactor. “

This art form is considered a symbol of love as “it is very personal to have someone’s hair,” said Cadwallader. In fact, as she explains on her website, when Abraham Lincoln was courting Mary Todd he sent her some hair jewelry.

Today she often receives commissions from the public who send her hair to memorialize a personal loss, survival  from a serious illness, or even the passing of a favored pet.

At Heritage Day she will be demonstrating how to weave hair and will also have items from bracelets to brooches available for purchase.

For additional information on Heritage Day and other Renfrew Museum and Park program, contact Renfrew at 717-762-4723 or visit www.renfrewmuseum.org or www.facebook.com/RenfrewPark.

 

 

 

Week seven of “Destination ARTS!” features music from Brad Munn, Jon Ingels, “The Non-Violent Ferns”, and Daniel Lawson.  We have children’s programs from Nicola Sussman and Leslie Quesada, art demonstrations by Donna Bingaman, Marjorie Tressler, and Thom Tholen, and a book reading from author-artist Becky Dietrich!

Destination ARTS! continues to transform Waynesboro’s Main Street, 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.

Friday, August 30

Music

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 5 – 8 pm, Center Square
  Brad Munn, Musician and songwriter for twenty-five years.

                        
Brad Munn performs Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Americana, Classic Country and Rock with acoustic guitar and harmonica.

• 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

Artist Demonstration

• 5 – 8 pm, 2 East Main Street
  Thom Tholen and model.

                           
Watch as Thom Tholen demonstrates his art and techniques live. Thom has several pieces on display in this gallery.

Saturday, August 31

Children’s Activities:

• 11 am – 12 pm, 37 East Main Street
  SUNCATCHERS! – with artist Leslie Quesada
  

Leslie Quesada will help each child create his very own geometrical and unique window sun catcher. All materials are provided. This activity is best suited for children ages 6 – 10 years of age but older children would also be welcome.

• 1 – 2 pm, 37 East Main Street
  FUN WITH SINGING & MOVEMENT TO MUSIC with Nicola Sussman

              
Nicola Sussman will play her ukelele and teach folk and classic children’s songs. Best suited for children entering grades 1 through 4 but others are welcome to join in 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.

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change.

• 12 pm – 3 pm, Center Square
  NON-VIOLENT FERNS –

             
Erin Regan (lead Vocals, keyboard, guitar and ukulele)
Dani Kardisco (vocals, ukulele, and percussion)
Elise Stendal (guitar, ukulele, vocals, and percussion)
Amanda Bietsch (violin, bass and percussion)
Sammy Bradley (percussion)

• 4 – 6 pm – Daniel Lawson
  Daniel Lawson performs classical works on the piano.

               
Daniel Lawson at the keyboard.

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

Artist Demonstrations:

• Marjorie Tressler – All Day at 50 West Main Street

               
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 – 1 – 3 pm, 37 West Main Street.

            

Donna Bingaman will be painting and demonstrating her craft from 1 – 3:00 pm in the “Homegrown Art” gallery at 37 West Main Street.

Sunday, September 1

Music:

Performers and times are subject to change

• 1 – 4 pm – Center Square
  Jon Ingels – Musician, singer and songwriter.

             
Jon Ingels is a guitarist and singer/songwriter from Waynesboro, PA. Jon performs with the bluegrass band, “The Boro Boogie Pickers,” as well as the blues rock outfit “Big Whiskey.” In his solo performances Jon draws from all his influences ranging from blues to country, rock to reggae, and all points in between! While his acoustic shows are typically stripped down to the basics, Jon has been experimenting with looping technology to layer rhythms and melodies for a one-man band experience sure to keep your foot tapping along and leave you humming a song!

Book Reading

• 1 – 3 pm – 30 West Main Street
  Becky Dietrich – “Artists of the Cumberland Valley”

Author, artist, art historian, and former gallery owner Becky Dietrich will read from and discuss her book, “Artists of the Cumberland Valley” – Stories and interviews with over 100 regional artists who exhibited their paintings at A Little Gallery of Mont Alto over a 20 year span. At one time this was the only Art Gallery in Franklin County.  Many of these artists are currently included in the gallery exhibits at Destination ARTS!

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 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 are changing THIS WEEK — with a second opening scheduled for September 6, 2013!

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]

Week six of “Destination ARTS!” features music from the folk songs and standards of Nicola Sussman & Gloria Showalter,  the contemporary folk trio “Mountain Air,” singer Gillian Hollen, and the ukelele-bass duo “Unheard Of” .  We have new children’s programs from teacher  Mary Ellen Selvaggio and Kathy Pierce, art demonstrations by Marjorie Tressler and Donna Bingaman, and a DRUM CIRCLE led by “The Drum Lady” Nancy Messich!

Destination ARTS! continues to transform Waynesboro’s Main Street, and with plans for weekend number six, 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!

DRUM CIRCLE – for all ages

Saturday, August 24

12 – 2 pm, Center Square (rain site 37 East Main St)

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME – from children to adults!  Drums will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you want!  No experience necessary!  

“The Drum Lady” Nancy Messich has been playing music professionally for over 30 years. She is a drumkit player, line drummer, hand drummer, steel drum player,  and singer with over 20 years experience as a teacher. Nancy has worked in the assisted living industry with her music skills, Special Needs School Programs, Community Boys & Girls Clubs, women’s groups, preschoolers, and festivals to provide a program that everyone enjoys.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Saturday, August 24

11 am – 12 pm, 37 East Main Street

Get Ready for School and New Learning!  Join teacher Mary Ellen Selvaggio to hear the story “There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Book!”  How good is your memory?  Have fun remembering what’s missing!  For ages 5 – 8.

12 pm – 2 pm – DRUM CIRCLE FOR ALL AGES — No experience necessary! – Center Square

With “The Drum Lady,” Nancy Messich.

2 pm – 3 pm – Decoupage! –  37 East Main Street.
    Cut, paste, and decoupage your way to Destination Arts! with Kathy Pierce. Ages 8 and up are invited.

MUSIC

Performers and times are subject to change

Friday, August 23

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

• 5 – 8 pm – “Unheard Of” – Eric Wengert (ukulele) &  Brian Wengert (bass) – VARIETY – 50 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 24

• 2 – 5 pm, “Mountain Air” – Bobbi Smith (guitar & vocals), Bob Murphy (upright bass), Lisa Donohoe (mandolin & vocals) – ACOUSTIC CONTEMPORARY FOLK & POP COUNTRY –  Center Square
• 

  Gillian Hollen

• 3 – 6 pm, Gillian Hollen (vocals & keyboard) – VARIETY – 50 West Main St
• 6 – 9 pm, Open Mic Night – Christine’s Cafe

Sunday, August 25

• 12 – 3 pm – “Unheard Of” – Eric Wengert (ukulele) &  Brian Wengert (bass) – VARIETY – Center Square
• 12 – 2 pm, Daniel Lawson (piano) – CLASSICAL – 50 West Main St.
• 2 – 4 pm – Renfrew Jazz Festival featuring world renowned jazz musicians Lew Tabackin (flute & tenor sax), Paul Bollenback (guitar), Boris Koslov (bass), and Mark Taylor (drums).  Renfrew Park, 1010 East Main St. – FREE

ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS

Saturday, August 24

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 1 – 3:00 pm in the “Homegrown Art” gallery at 37 West Main Street.

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]

RENFREW JAZZ FESTIVAL TO FEATURE LEGENDARY SAXOPHONIST-FLUTIST LEW TABACKIN ON AUGUST 25

The 22^nd Annual Renfrew Jazz Festival will be held on Sunday, August 25, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the lawn behind the Renfrew Museum, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. Admission is free.   In the event of rain, the concert will take place at Waynesboro Area Middle School auditorium.

This year’s concert will feature legendary saxophonist-flutist Lew Tabackin, accompanied by Paul Bollenback (guitar), Boris Koslov (bass), and Mark Taylor (drums).

            Lew Tabackin, flutist and tenor saxophonist, is an artist of astonishing vision. His electrifying flute playing is virtuosic and passionate. His distinctive tenor sax style includes the use of wide intervals, abrupt changes of mood and tempo, and purposeful fervor, creating a distinctive melodic and rhythmic style which has made him one of the most highly respected jazz musicians in the world.

            Tabackin’s  jazz credits are impressive.  Early on in his career, he played with Tal Farlow and Don Friedman and later in the big bands led by Cab Calloway, Les and Larry Elgart, Maynard Ferguson, Joe Henderson, Chuck Israels, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, Clark Terry, and Duke Pearson. During the late 1960’s, Mr. Tabackin led his own trio and also played in groups with Donald Byrd, Roland Hanna, Elvin Jones, and Attila Zoller, as well as working with Doc Severinsen and the studio band for Dick Cavett’s television show.  In 1968 he met Toshiko Akiyoshi when the two played together in a quartet. They eventually married and moved to Los Angeles, where they formed the award-winning big band known as the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. While in Los Angeles, Mr. Tabackin also played with Shelley Manne and with various trios of his own with Billy Higgins, John Heard, and Charlie Haden. He also toured Japan frequently.  During the 1980’s he began to get some long overdue recognition as a flutist, winning many Down Beat critic’s and reader’s polls. In 1982, he moved to New York. Since then he has solidified his position as a major tenor saxophone and flute artist, both in live concerts and on recordings.  He continues to tour the world as a soloist, playing clubs and jazz festivals with his own groups and as featured soloist with the Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra. www.lewtabackin.com

          Paul Bollenback (guitar) will be appearing at Renfrew for the 19^th time in 22 years.  Each year that Bollenback returns, he is teamed with a totally different group, including a headliner and rhythm section.  Over the years, Bollenback has recorded seven albums as a leader including, “Invocation,” which features Randy Brecker and Chris McNulty and was honored in Downbeat magazine as one of the best CD’s of 2008.  In addition, Bollenback has been featured on countless other albums as a sideman, including 15 with organist Joey DeFrancesco, and has performed and/or recorded with Gary Bartz, Stanley Turrentine, Charlie Byrd, James Moody, Paul Bley, David “Fathead” Newman, Arturo Sandoval, Della Reese, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Ravi Coltrane, Joe Locke, Dave Valentin, Seve Wilson, Buster Williams, Jim Snidero, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and appeared at jazz festivals and clubs around the world.  In 1997, Bollenbeck was named Musician of the Year at the Washington Area Music Awards.    His range and impressive discography as both a sideman and a leader speak for themselves.  In 2011 Bollenback garnered a Grammy nomination for co-production on Joey DeFrancesco’s Never Say Goodbye (Hi Note).  www.paulbollenback.com

            Two time Grammy award winning bassist Boris Koslov has been on the New York and International scene for the past 20 years.  Currently serving as bassist, arranger, and musical director for the Mingus Dynasty, he has performed over the years with many jazz greats including Michael Brecker, Ray Barretto, Lew Tabackin, Benny Golson, Michel Legrand, James Moody, John Blake, and many others.

           Mark Taylor (drums) has been the drummer of choice for some of the most well known musicians in the history of jazz, including Benny Carter, George Coleman, Johnny Griffin, Joe Hdnerson, Lee Konitz, David “Fathead” Newman, Chet Baker, Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Sonny Stitt, Frank Wess, Buddy Tate, Eddie Daniels, Al Grey, Monty Alexander, Kenny Barron, Hank Jones, Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, Mose Allison, Freddie Cole, Johnny Hartman, and scores of others.  He has performed on more than 60 albums, and has toured extensively around the world.

Parking for the free concert is available in Renfrew’s lower lot off Welty Road.  Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.  For more information call the Renfrew Institute at (717)-762-0373 or visit renfrewinstitute.org

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 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

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 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 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]