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Exhibit: It's In The Genes
The Bottling Works, 426 E. High St., Romney, WV
On display thru Feb. 14,
open during Visitors Center hours 9-4 Mon-Sat.
A collection of paintings, drawings and photographs by Shari & Tory Gallery, and ceramics by Sarah Tanner.
This exhibit taps familial talents, with mom, Shari Gallery, an art major long ago at Sweet Briar College, contributing 24 photos, drawings and paintings; daughter, Tory Gallery, a graphic design major at Shepherd University, displaying 7 digital explorations; and cousin, Sarah Tanner, a graphic design major at Virginia Tech, showing 18 recent pottery works.
Next Concert: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 7:30PM
Madeline MacNeil
The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St., Romney
The Hampshire County Arts Council is pleased to presen the silver-haired dulcimer player with the golden voice, Madeline MacNeil. Maddie has delighted HCAC audiences in the past and has been much requested on our audience surveys.
It has been said that Madeline MacNeil’s audiences hold their collective breath as the last notes of her songs drift into the tableau of stages large and small. Since 1972, when she began performing in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, Madeline’s goal has always been to bring listeners into the song. Her interest in stories first brought the mountain and hammered dulcimers to her attention, for they are part of this country’s musical history and the heritage of other countries before they arrived here. This is part of Madeline’s treasure as a performer: she sings and tells the stories with her beautiful voice and exceptional dulcimer skills.
This performance is sponsored by Augusta Animal Hospital.
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Ice Mountain Writers Again Delight with Word & Song
Saturday, January 23 the Ice Mountain Writers played to a packed Coffee Cupboard with readings and songs by Sally Collier, Bob Caiola, Michael O'Brien, Sibyl MacKenzie, Larry Brown, Phil Gallery, Joe Crawford, and Jan and Neil Gillies. They were followed by an open mic session in which Ted Kalvitis, Deveraux, Kathee Rogers, Jessi Kalvitas and Michaela Baker shared their writing talents. Click here for more photos.
The O'Briens Step Up
The baton for leading HCAC's Visual Arts Committee has been passed from Anne Reneé Livingston, who has chaired it for the past two years with great impact. Michael O'Brien has agreed to work with co-director Susan Feller to help continue the exhibits schedule and build on that excellent foundation.
Meanwhile, Paula O'Brien has taken on the task of coordinating this year's Art Camp for youngsters. Her long experience with students and organizational tasks should serve HCAC and local youths well. Watch for news. (Paula had to have an unplanned hip replacement in early February and may be somewhat delayed in her efforts.)
A Bit of Sad News
Those who enjoyed the August Concert on the Lawn with String Fever may be sad to learn that Keith Pitzer, who performed so wonderfully despite his illness, passed away in December.
Congrats to this year's Fall Fine Art Show Award Winners
Best in Show: Anna Hogbin
Best 2D Work: George Knipe
Best 3D Work: Tom Rohe
Best Photography: Lynn Golemon
Best Mixed Media: Sibyl MacKenzie
Best Abstract (Vincent Melzac Memorial Award): Marti Belcher
Best Watercolor: Anna Hogbin
Sunflower Brings $330!
Anne Reneé Livingston decorated this sunflower cut-out sponsored by Glasshouse Studio that was auctioned off to benefit the Arts Council during the Sunflower Festival kickoff at The Bottling Works, Friday, August 14. Bidding was vigorous and the winning bid of $330 came from Tom and Margaret Anne Rohe of Stevensville, MD. Thanks!
WV Community Arts Support Grant Funds HCAC ConcertsHCAC is pleased to have been awarded a substantial grant from the WV Division of Culture & History in support of its 2009-10 Community Concerts Series. Five performances will have lower ticket prices and two will be free as a result of this funding.