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 Foxburg Winterfest Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow, is the chant one hears as Foxburg prepares to host its first WinterFest, Saturday February 4th. A big event of the day will be the Sled Dog Fun Race at RiverStone Farm. The race will begin the day’s activities, with the gates at RiverStone opening at 9:30 AM.
Race events will begin at 10:30 AM with the presentation of various dog breeds, types of sleds, and explanation of the race, showing the race course layout and the rules. Demonstrations of the “mushing” equipment, dog team protocol, and mush commands will be included. Introduction of the Mushers will round out pre race activities. Continue reading Foxburg Winterfest: Featuring Sled Dog Races
 Pittsburgh Symphony Brass Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts enthusiastically welcomes the return of Pittsburgh Symphony Brass to Foxburg. At 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon December 11th the sound of trumpets and horns will fill the air, as the Pittsburgh Symphony Brass perform their second annual concert in the beautiful and historic Episcopal Memorial Church of Our Father, overlooking the Allegheny River Valley.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Brass players will provide a marvelous mix of sacred and festive music in the wonderful vaulted wood and stone structure now nearly one hundred and thirty years old. It was given to the Foxburg community by the Fox family, in loving memory of deceased members of their family including Sarah Lindley Fox who was only twenty-six. Continue reading ARCA Presents: Let The Trumpets Sound – Joy To The Valley
 Art has been an outlet for me as far back as I can remember. Growing up in a very rural area leaves much time to be creative and imaginative. I am very fortunate to have had a family who supported my desire for art early on. I thank my Grandmothers and Great Aunt for inspiring me as I grew. For that reason, I think it is so important we encourage our children to use their imaginations and nurture their creativity.
I have had no formal education. I am self-taught, still learning as I go. I find I paint and see things differently everyday. In my world I see things in layers and sections. Then putting them all together on my canvas, which might be a slate, ironing board, a screen, spoon, ice skates, or anything else that will hold my paint. I love taking old items and turning them into future heirlooms. You know, one man’s trash, another man’s treasure. I like acrylics because I don’t like to wait for the finished product, instant gratification.
Since most of my shows are the latter part of the year, I tend to focus on fall and winter art. These are also my favorite subjects to paint. Sometimes I use children’s books, vintage, and retro art for references. I try to give you a feeling of nostalgia and stir up child-like excitement. You remember that feeling of anticipation for Santa to come. I do paint other subjects as well, such as, wild life, scenery, portraits of people, pets, homes, etc. I tell customers I will paint anything on just about everything.
I hope you enjoy my art and it gives you the inspiration to make this a jolly season. Merry Christmas!
You can contact me at (814) 797-2489, Email: yourpersonalizedpainting@yahoo.com, or find me on Facebook under Personalized Painting by Lori Hartzell.
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This month’s featured artist is Abbey Bunnell of Oil City. The following is her own words describing her creative motivation and process.
I paint to understand and fully experience my surroundings. I am an impatient observer and never truly see anything until I interpret it onto a two-dimensional surface. I am curious to know how things are constructed and am more intrigued by how something came to be, rather than the final outcome. As a painter I am compelled to study the human figure, attracted to its elements and fascinated by how shapes, colors and planes interact. I see the figure as a construction not unlike that of a building. Using a broad range of paint application, such as thin layers that drip down the surface of the canvas to thicker strokes applied with the palette knife helps reinforce this comparison. We are structures built with many facets and subtleties. The interaction of these components with each other and with their surroundings is something I will always want to explore.
I am a 2011 graduate of Edinboro University, obtaining my Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and minor in art history. I reside in my hometown of Oil City, PA where I have been an artist tenant in the National Transit Studios since July of this year. I sell original work as well as prints in my studio and online through Society6. Eventually, I would like to get into the illustration field, particularly editorial or children’s book illustration. If you are interested in purchasing a print or have an idea for a commission, you can contact me at:
aebunnell@gmail.com
http://www.abbybunnell.com
http://www.society6/AbbyBunnell
Abbey Bunnell
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 Poetry and Jazz at Lincoln Hall Sunday November 6th 2:00 PM
In the tradition of a 50s and 60s coffee house, ARCA welcomes CUP Poet, Philip Terman and members of Catro for an afternoon of verse and notes, (Poetry & Jazz) at Lincoln Hall in Foxburg, Sun., Nov. 6th at 2:00 PM Continue reading Poetry and Jazz at Lincoln Hall
 Red Brick Gallery Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts (ARCA), with the help of dedicated volunteers and artisans recently opened the Red Brick Gallery and Shop. It is in a charming, old building on Main Street in Foxburg. The restored building has taken on a new look with an exciting inspired use, as an Artist Cooperative. The Red Brick now displays and sells, works of local painters, photographers, and artisans.
Art works are displayed in the shop on the first floor and second floor has been readied as a gallery exhibit space for artists work on a limited basis. ARCA and the Red Brick Gallery announce the first such show. The first art show opens Saturday, November 5th with the dynamic and expanding Photographic Works of Alex Sr. and Alex Jr.Patho and the bucolic and engaging Landscapes of Jason Lewis. The Opening includes an artist reception in the Upstairs Gallery at 3:00 PM and the general public is invited. The show will run from Nov. 5th to December 23rd.
The Red Brick Gallery hopes local artists will visit the Gallery and join the co-operative. There is no paid staff, so all artists who have work on consignment in the shop commit to spend some time in the Gallery Shop. The Red Brick is currently open on weekends, Friday 3 PM to 6 PM, Saturday 12 PM to 6 PM Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. For more information contact Continue reading First Art Show – Opening at the Red Brick Gallery
Chinese and Silent Auction
Friday November 11, 2011
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Bentleyville Social Hall
The Mrs. Claus Club of southwestern Pennsylvania supports women, men and children with cancer by providing comfort baskets. The comfort baskets provide hope, restore dignity and offer a support system designed to provide a sense of normalcy during their battle with cancer.
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Are you fashion-frugal? If spending thousands of dollars on a wedding dress is not your cup of tea, consider that most elopement ceremonies are decidedly more casual. For something you’ll wear again, don a simple white cocktail dress or choose something with a splash of color. Just keep the climate of your destination in mind. Dress up or dress down—it’s your choice. You could even wear a simple-yet-sophisticated pantsuit if you prefer.
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Penn Christian Academy’s 10th Annual Auction
199 West Airport Road, Butler, PA 16002
Friday November 4th, 2011
The 2011 Auction will fund necessary updates to their technology program. Penn Christian Academy maintains a state of the art computer center, these systems require updates to assure the students experience the latest technology.
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