Holiday Art Open House

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Join the holiday fun and cheer on Friday, December 13, 6-9 pm. This promises to be an exciting event! Century 21 Redwood Realty, located at Dupont Circle, has transformed its beautiful space into an art gallery featuring original artwork, holiday card making and signing, free artwork raffle and so much more…

This December Nataliya has teamed up with the Sitar Arts Center – a local non-profit that provides multidisciplinary arts education to the children and youth of Washington, DC. Sitar Arts Center’s Executive Director Maureen Dwyer is passionate about her students and excited about the holiday party. “The season of giving includes the joy of seeing a young child at Sitar Arts Center discovering their artistic gifts. For Sitar’s students, who come from under-resourced households, it is a gift that can transform the course of their life by preparing them with the skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. We are grateful at Sitar for a community that embraces our children and youth and sees their value today and throughout the year,” says Dwyer.

The students of the Center will showcase their hand made holiday greeting cards and help you make one right on the spot! The event will include:

6 pm – doors open – meet the featured artist Nataliya Andreyeva. Nataliya will showcase her new abstract series in acrylic and mixed media as well as her unique series of digital collages dedicated to history and evolution of the DC Metro rail system.

7-8 pm – students of the Sitar Arts center will showcase handmade holiday greeting cards. Have holiday card mail on your to-do list? This is the place and time for you to get or make your own unique card and mail it out!

8-9 pm – meet the artist continued. Several pieces of unique artwork and gifts will be raffled.

Nataliya is a true supporter and promoter of the Arts movement in the DMV. She is committed to donate 10% from art sales to benefit the art programs for the students of the Sitar Arts Center. Join the opening reception on Friday, December 13, 6-9 pm at a historic Century 21 Redwood building located at 17th and Q NW and meet the artist, students and staff of the Sitar Arts Center. Your support this holiday season will make a huge difference in arts funding in 2014!

The City is Sparkling And Bustling For First Friday

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First Friday is always a special night in Lancaster but this month – December – it seems almost magical. It is nearly Christmas and the City is sparkling and bustling! While walking around the City, be sure to check out one of Santa’s Workshop! BUiLDiNG CHARACTER has transformed the Heritage Press Museum, in the 300 block of Queen Street, into the North Pole Print Shop. Do take your umbrella though. The forecast is wet.

Horse drawn carriage rides will be departing from Fulton Bank at Penn Square. Rides are offered on a first come first served basis from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Santa will be in the lobby of the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. where he will welcome little ones who want their photo taken with the jolly old elf himself!

Cylo’s Holiday Tree Farm features fresh cut Douglas and Frazier firs, priced under $40, from Clipper Magazine Stadium’s front parking lot. Trees are available Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Barnstormers’ team store will also be open, offering seasonal merchandise, stadium gift cards and special holiday ticket packages.

Art Galleries

Many galleries and artists will be exhibiting Christmas themes this month, including the Liz Hess Gallery. This year she will be featuring a Scandinavian Christmas. On First Friday she will officially unveil her touching watercolor titled “Gnome Nativity.”

Within Tellus360 is Gallery360. The Gallery will feature a juried landscape show this Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show is a mixed media collection. Tellus360 is located at 24 East King Street.

The Demuth Museum will feature over 100 pieces from its Art in a Box program. This program teaches the students about Charles Demuth’s art and life in general here in Lancaster. The exhibit will continue to run through 29 December. The museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Admission will be by donation. The museum is located at 120 E King Street.

The Annex 24 Gallery is hosting its 6th Annual Winter Exposition. The gallery, located at 24 West Walnut Street, offers not only paintings but also note cards, jewelry, soaps and wearable textiles.

McCaskey art teacher Kassie Schelling is the featured guest artist for First Friday and the month of December at Franz Fox Studios and Gallery. She will be displaying paintings and her sculptures. The gallery is located at 136 North Prince Street.

The Lancaster Camera Club can often be found about town taking random photos. Friday they will at the Mulberry Art Studios, or at least their work will. Exceptional Photography is the name of the exhibit, which will feature photography of the Club. The studio is located at 19-21 North Mulberry Street.

“Skolos and Wedell: A Poster Retrospective,” continues through January at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D). The exhibit features the work of Nancy Skolos and Thomas Wedell. PCA&D is handicapped accessible. The school is located at 204 N Prince Street.

The Ware Center has quite a bit going on for First Friday. Hempfield High School Baking students continue what has become an annual show with their decorated Gingerbread Houses. They will be displayed through 20 December. Susan Garofola will be there as well to display and talk about her wearable art. Garofola makes unique jewelry pieces, which will be available for sale on Friday as well. Four other artists will also have their work on display and available for sale. They are: contemporary artist Ann Lawson, realistic and surrealistic artist Jon Johnson, wooden and metal sculptor Jeff George, and modern artist Gail Gray. The Ware Center is located at 52 North Prince Street.

Food & Drink

The Lancaster Young Professionals will hold their First Friday Happy Hour at Aussie and The Fox, 38 West King Street. The mixer is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Miesse Candies Factory and Retail Shop will be hosting Pasty Chef Donna Lussier of La Petite Patisserie, on Friday. Holiday Bars and Cookies will be for sale. The shop is located at 118 North Water Street.

Walking around the City in December can make anyone cold. Warm up at Commonwealth on Queen with hot mulled spiced apple cider and cranberry spiced apple cider! Commonwealth on Queen is located at 301 North Queen Street.

History

The Historic Preservation Trust welcomes readers to visit the Shener-Ellicott-von Hess House this First Friday! The House, located at 123 N Prince Street, will be decorated for the holidays. It was here that Andrew Ellicott taught Meriwether Lewis navigation skills prior to the famous 1804 Lewis & Clark Expedition.

“We will have trees, wreaths, mantels with greenery, fires in the fireplaces and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to tour this finely restored example of Georgian architecture and its exhibits outlining the story of its restoration and most famous occupant, Andrew Ellicott,” said Lisa Horst, president of the Historic Preservation Trust, in a press release earlier this week.

Literary

Philadelphia businesswoman and author Judy Wicks will discuss her life experiences at the Ware Center at 5 p.m. She is expected to talk about her White Dog Café and the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies. She will then sign copies of her new book titled, “Good Morning Beautiful Business.” The Ware Center is located at 42 North Prince Street. The Café is located at 3420 Sansom Street on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in Philadelphia.

Music

Millersville University Choral ensembles, soloists and alumni will sing a variety of holiday songs in the lobby of the Ware Center, 24 North Prince Street.

Theater Zoetropolis will present Short Term 12 on 4-8 December. This production is told through the perspective of Grace, a young supervisor at a facility for at risk teens. Zoetropolis is located at 315 W James Street, at the corner of James and Mulberry Streets. Parking is available on Mulberry Street.

Saint-Tropez Meets Miami Through The Vision Of Szczesny’s Art

Saint-Tropez Meets Miami Through The Vision Of Szczesny’s Art

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During Art Bazel week,

The City of Aventura and Addison House is hosting an interesting and eclectic exhibition by internationally renowned artist Stefan Szcesnys who is visiting Miami during the popular Art Bazel week.

The exhibition named Saint Tropez- meets Miami is organized thanks to the efforts of Florian Haffa in collaboration with Addison House bringing together the best in Miami Design and Art.

Addison House, a design and furniture store in Aventura invited it’s guest to a cocktail this past Monday for the opening that was very well attended. The exhibition will be in place until the end of this week for Art lovers to visit and every day between 6 Pm to 9 PM the Artist will be there for meet and greet .

Szczesny’s Art is based on painting on photography and in this particular exhibit is the first time that he uses photo prints on canvas. the artist is inspired by the two cities that occupy a special place in his life. Saint –Tropez and Miami.

We can observe in his paintings he is inspired by the vivid colors of the ocean and the light of the sun, the natural tropical images of the palm trees and the female figure.

His large scale sculptures are mostly in black metal and represent ethereal female figures. I personally find these sculptures attractive and decorative.

The artist gives us his personal travel log where impressionistic descriptions is accompanied by interpretation. The photos Szczesny chooses to paint are on such impressions and represent his distinct personal view of the location he chooses to represent. In this occasion the paintings in this exhibit reflect Szczesny’s view of his two loves Saint- Tropez and Miami. I recommend you visiting Addison House at Aventura and enjoy your senses with the colorful and interesting canvas and sculptures.

The Foundry Gallery And Jay Peterzell Host Art

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The Foundry Gallery invites you to see the exuberant “Woman in a Feathered Hat” painted by Jay Peterzell and explore fleshy form and probe beyond appearances to see internal emotional reality.

From Titian to Picasso, artists have painted portraits of women in feathered hats. Peterzell’s female portraits, like “Woman in a Pink Dress,” turn into landscapes of the human condition, with bodies, both clothed and nude, realistic and abstract, sexually explicitly or neutral, melt into internal states of contemplation, arousal and psychosis. Peterzell’s first training as an investigative reporter for Time Magazine, serves his exploration with brushes, charcoal and various techniques into his vision and expression of the reality beyond appearances both in his subjects, his artworks and his portrayal of the complexities of Life.

Art and AIDS: Perceptions of Life

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Stop by the Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in Soho, New York on Thursday, December 19 for the opening reception for “Art and AIDS: Perceptions of Life.” This new exhibition of the humanity, spirit and love of artists living with HIV & AIDS, is comprised of work from GMHC’s (Gay Men’s Health Crisis) art therapy program participants. Members of the Imperial Court of New York, a longstanding group that raises funds for community-based organizations, will be volunteering their time to greet guests as part of the festivities.

The exhibition is curated by Osvaldo Perdomo and David Livingston. The proceeds from sales go directly to the individual artists. Select pieces for Silent Auction to benefit GMHC. “Volunteering to teach the art classes at GMHC has been very rewarding,” said David Livingston. “It is great to see my students progressing in their artistic endeavors, helping them build confidence.” Osvaldo Perdomo shared: “The exhibition displays prevalent issues as well as hopeful messages from people living with HIV and AIDS. Some of the artists will be sharing their personal truth which is not an easy thing to do. I thank them for their courage.”

Planet Pouch: Simple Juice Pouch Bags Anyone Can Make by Brooks Jones

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Wondering how you can help celebrate Earth Day this year? Turn those juice pouches your kids drink into something useful, and keep ’em out of the landfill! Learn how to sew three durable, colorful totes you can use to carry everything from beach towels to school supplies to tomorrow’s lunch. Detailed, step-by-step instructions and clear color photographs ensure your success. Upcycle those old juice pouches with style!

Brooks Jones has been an obsessive crafter for as long as she can remember, and has a basement stuffed with materials for future projects. She has several knitting patterns available on Ravelry, and one of her dishcloth designs was featured in Mason-Dixon Knitting by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne. Brooks is also the author and illustrator of I Don’t Like Pink, a children’s picture book available for the iPad and iPhone by PicPocket Books. She is a graduate of the College of Design at North Carolina State University and has two decades of experience in graphic design, marketing and advertising. She is currently working on the Master of Arts in Teaching degree at Salem College.

Small Gifts for Greeting Cards by D. R. Humphrey

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Sick of mailing packages that cost as much, if not more, than the gift inside?
Mailing gifts doesn’t have to be expensive! Don’t make anymore trips to the post office balancing over-sized boxes!

These days, the shipping of a gift often costs more than the gift itself. You may find yourself switching to gift cards and gift certificates simply to save on shipping costs. However, like many, including myself, you might also dislike the impersonal nature of a gift card or gift certificate.

Did you know there are many greeting card sized gifts that will be both used and appreciated, even if you’re on a tight budget?

This handy guide has all the best ideas gathered in one place, including gifts for Men, Women, Teen boys, Teen Girls, Young Boys, Young Girls, Toddlers and Infants, Pets, Co-Workers, Couples and even Gag and Novelty gifts for that funny occasion. It also includes a few popular hobbies and interests to give you additional ideas.

There’s no crafting expertise required and this guide is budget friendly, gift giving made easy… find the ideal gift for the special people in your life, whether it’s Christmas, Birthdays, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day… without breaking your back or your bank!

D. R. Humphrey resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, alongside her husband and two doggies. She specializes in DIY Crafting and Gifting, which require only minimal crafting skills, tools and budget. She’s a thrift store junky addicted to dollar and discount shopping, with a belief that gift giving on a tight budget doesn’t have to suck.

Handcrafted Jewelry Photo Gallery

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Handcrafted Jewelry Photo Gallery is a collection of photos of my cast and/or fabricated original jewelry designs in 14k yellow gold or sterling silver between the years 1975 and 2012. Some of the pieces won awards in juried competitions; some of them were published as step by steps in various international trade magazines: Jewelry Artist, Wire Jewelry, Step-by-Step Jewelry, Lapidary Journal….

Over the years, Joyce’s jewelry work has been included in juried gallery shows throughout Arizona and in California, sometimes winning 1st or 2nd place in these competitions. She was active for several years in the Arizona Designer Craftsmen organization and in 2005, served as their Exhibition Chairperson.

Her first step-by-step article, published in the January 1980 issue of Lapidary Journal Gem Cutting Magazine, consisted of original gem cutting instructions for a 3.2 carat citrine. Since then, Joyce has had numerous step-by-step articles of her original jewelry designs published in various international magazines including Jewelry Artist, Step-By-Step Beads, Wire Jewelry, Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal just to name a few.

She is currently an active member of Arizona Quilters Guild and has exhibited her bargello wall hangings in their yearly exhibition.

Simply Fleece by Bonnie Scott

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No sew and sew fleece projects to make in an hour or an evening.

Over 30 quick fleece projects and crafts to make. With both no sewing and sewing fleece patterns, you’ll find apparel and accessory ideas for everyone in the family in Simply Fleece.

From outerwear for all ages, clothing and home fashions to comfortable accessories for your pets and gifts for all occasions, this book of easy patterns is perfect for everyone from novice sewer to professional seamstress.

Bonnie Scott began her writing career in college as a Journalism/CIS Major. After becoming a successful independent web designer, she still felt the desire to write and has now authored a series of Easy Recipe books, among others. She also writes regularly for various websites.

Kittens on a Fence Kindle Cover Crochet Pattern by Katherine Hupp

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Crochet pattern for Kittens on a Fence Kindle Cover includes guides for a cover to fit all size Kindles EXCEPT Kindle HD 8.9. Also fits NOOK, Kobo and Sony Pocket and Touch e-readers. Skill level is EASY.

Two type of closures are included in the book, one with a flap and button, and one with an elastic band and button. It’s a great project for using up leftover yarn.

Katherine Hupp was born and raised in West Virginia. She continues to reside in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with her husband of 34 years. The couple has one fine son and two terrific grandsons.

Katherine enjoys the country life and loves animals. She spends much of her time cooking, gardening, and canning and preserving fresh fruits and vegetables.

Among her many interests are reading, writing, crocheting, beading, stained glass and woodworking.

Katherine is the author of Perfect Pie and Pastry Recipes: Homemade Dessert Pies Made Easy Cookbook, Waffle Recipes: Wonderful Waffles and Syrups Cookbook, 50 Appetizing Muffin Recipes with Nutritional Information, Satisfying Slow Cooker Recipes: Meals Your Family Will Want To Come Home To, and the co-author of Names for Cats and Kittens: More Than 2000 Names for Male and Female Felines.