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Oct 28: Haunted Harmony

Posted on 15 October 2023 (0)

Halloween in Harmony!

A night of Spooky Fun starting off at the haunted Center of Harmony at 4pm, with Haunted Legends, True Crime & Gallery Readings by the internationally known Psychic Vincent Sisters as seen on A&E, Dateline,Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery, SyFy. All proceeds benefit the Harmony Business Association. Advance tickets required! Complete details and your tickets at the following link. The Sisters’ shows sell out every time, so don’t wait. https://vincentsistersharmony.eventbrite.com 

The Bottlebrush Gallery will host our Haunted Harmony show…. a spooky art show by candlelight, featuring artists Sally Rung and Dan Senneway. You must see this show, soooo cool.

The Harmony Inn will be in full Halloween party mode all day. Limited menu from 11am-6pm, Buffet 6-9pm, Pet Costume Contest at 2pm, Kids Costume Contest at 3pm, then the adult fun starts with Scary-oke, Adult Costume Contest and more. The Harmony Inn is well-known for paranormal activity.

“Ghoulish Glimpse,” Union Brothers’ party starts in the evening at their new, soon to be opened location. Costume contests, a glimpse of their new facility and more scary fun to be had.

Adult Trick or Treat at participating businesses, need we say more? In costume, please! Our retail businesses will be decked out for Halloween and in party mode, including the haunted Weavers’ Cabin. Come out and play!

Oct 28: Haunted Legends, True Crime and Gallery Readings with the Psychic Vincent Sisters as seen on A&E, Dateline, Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery & SyFy.

Posted on 06 October 2023 (0)

Psychic Vincent Sisters as seen on A&E, Dateline,Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery & SyFy.

If you like Ghost Hunters, Dead Files or Investigation Discovery,  join us for a thrilling night of haunting stories, true crime and paranormal stories shared by the Psychic Vincent Sisters proving that real life is a lot scarier and darker than fiction.

Psychic Sisters Jean Vincent & Suzanne Vincent will talk about their work as paranormal investigators, Psychic Profilers and Ghost Hunters and the cases that brought them national attention for their unique psychic abilities on A&E, Dateline, Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery, SyFy and Japanese TV.

The Psychic Vincent Sisters will talk about haunted places including The Bottlebrush Gallery, The Harmony Inn, The Old Mill, Hill View Manor, Buhl House, the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning, Chatham University, Riverside Inn and other ghost stories, crimes and murders. They will be discussing some of their high profile cases working with law enforcement including the murder of John Yelenic (the Blairsville Dentist) and the Caylee Anthony murder. And, is there an infamous serial killer in Pittsburgh? Remember Paul Kochu, the missing Allegheny hospital nurse?

The Psychic Vincent Sisters will also talk about current headlining cases including the Idaho College Murders, Madeleine McCann, The Smiley Face serial killer and other missing and homicide cases. Following their presentation, they will  have a Q&A Session and a demonstration of mediumship, and a few RANDOM audience members will get a psychic gallery reading.

The proceeds from this event will benefit the Harmony Business Association. Tickets $40 each and will include Crime Stories, Ghost Stories, Haunted Legends, Q&A, Gallery Reading (not all participants will receive a reading).

  • When: October 28, 2023 4pm-6pm
  • Where: The Center of Harmony and Historic Opera Hall, 253 Mercer Street, Harmony, PA 16037
  • Cost: $40 per ticket, purchase online here: https://vincentsistersharmony.eventbrite.com
  • Wine and cheese reception from 3pm-4pm, starting at the Bottlebrush Gallery and continuing to Harmonie Laden, then Harmony Decor & More. We will send you further information on exact location and times when you sign up.

more information: www.suzannevincent.com

www.psychicvincentsisters.com

Oct 8: Opening Reception & Show, The Art of Travel by Stuart Chandler

Posted on 17 September 2022 (0)

Saturday, October 8, 2022 3pm-5pm.

The Art of Travel: Photography from Around the World. Stuart Chandler, Valencia, PA. Saturday, October 8, 2022, 3pm-5pm. Refreshments served.

Stu Chandler uses photography for more than capturing just a pretty picture. He creates images with a sense of place, interest, moment, drama, and beauty. In his  words, “I embrace the freedom to shape an image to realize the full potential of a scene, with no apologies.”

About the Artist:

Photographer, educator, engineer, and traveler Stu Chandler has carried a camera for over 50 years, mostly during his career as an electrical engineer. Until recently, he developed training centers and conferences throughout North and South America. Recently retired, he has turned his attention to photography fulltime.

Winter-Spring Classes at the Gallery

Posted on 27 December 2018 (0)

Hoping everyone had a happy and safe holiday!

The Bottlebrush will be offering winter and spring art classes for adults and children/teens! New classes will be posted soon, so check back for our upcoming schedule including 2019 dates for the Women’s Creative Circle.  Happy New Year!

Mar 18 and 19: St. Patrick’s Dinner and Show w/ The Ploughshare Poets!

Posted on 22 February 2016 (0)

***UPDATE:  Dinner sold out for  Saturday. Dinner and Show tickets still available for Friday, but limited!

Special Event – 5th Annual Dinner and Celtic Music Show. Join us for dinner with the band before our big St. Patrick’s show!

Where: Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts
When: Friday & Saturday, March 18 & 19, 2016.  Buffet 5:00pm-6:30pm; show 7:00pm-10:00pm. Your choice of evening!

Cost: $45 per person includes full dinner and evening show.  Show only, $20. Advance reservations and payment required.  BYOB.

About The Ploughshare Poets:
Ryan Stauffer and Vade King are The Ploughshare Poets, a popular duo at the Bottlebrush known for their boisterous Celtic music, strong harmonies, clever banter, and impromptu parades through the streets of Harmony. Far from being a kitschy pub band, they are masters of the history and cultural importance of Scottish and Irish music. Expert musicians, the Poets play bagpipes, guitar, whistles, drums, and bouzouki. Ryan has played bagpipes for 20 years and makes his own small pipes. Vade played extensively in England and Scotland and was the lead singer of “Colin’s Way” for 10 years.

Open Seating at Show.

Weather-permitting, each show ends with a big pipes and drum march from the Square to The Harmony Inn.

Menu: Appetizer Irish Rarebit Mussels ~ House Salad Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cheese, Cucumbers, and Onion ~ Entree Beef Brisket w/Mushroom Gravy ~Herbed Potatoes ~ Carrots & Turnips ~ Festive Dessert ~ Coffee & Tea ~ Irish Soda Bread/Buns.

These shows sell out every year. Don’t wait to make your reservations! Saturday is a particularly popular night.

Friday, March 18th & Saturday March 19th, 2016
Buffet Dinner 5:00pm-6:30pm / Show 7:00pm.
Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts
539 Main Street “On the Square”
Harmony, PA 16037
$45 Admission for Dinner & Show; $20 for Show Only. Contact the Gallery to make your reservations.
Limited Seating ~ Advance RSVP. Payment required at registration.

Nov 14 & 15: Weihnachtsmarkt, Harmony’s Annual German Christmas Market

Posted on 18 November 2015 (0)

Another successful German Christmas Market in Harmony. Beautiful weather! Thanks to everyone who came to see us and visit our vintage Christmas shop, check in with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing, dance, eat and shop.  We look forward to seeing you each year. Here are a few pictures from the event, many more on our Facebook page, please “like” our page.

May 8: House Concert, Linda McRae (Canada), Acoustic Folk

Posted on 30 April 2015 (0)

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Linda McRae is a Canadian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who earned 2 Platinum and 3 Gold records during her tenure as bassist/accordionist with former Canadian Celtic/Roots group Spirit of the West. Linda left the band to resume her solo career and has since released three critically acclaimed recordings. www.lindamcrae.com

Special Guests: Dan & Casey Deely are well known Celtic & Folk singers in the Pittsburgh area. We welcome these good friends to come and open for Linda.

Friday, May 8, 2015  7pm  $15 Admission  BYOB

Limited Seating! RSVP required to 724.452.0539

EVENT ALERT: TONY DENIKOS, RETURN SHOW AT BOTTLEBRUSH!

Posted on 06 August 2012 (0)

Returning to the Bottlebrush Gallery in Harmony, last year’s sold out show: Tony Denikos!

Friday, August 10, 2012  7pm-9:30pm  BYOB  $10 – advance reservations requested due to small venue, 724.452.0539. Come on out and support live music!

Tony Denikos writes, records and performs some of the most refreshingly down-home Americana music in the country. His wide range of influences includes John Fogerty, John Prine, Lowell George, Graham Parker & Bruce Springsteen. Tony is a storyteller and songsmith in the tradition of John Prine and Lyle Lovett.  http://tonydenikos.com

“There’s a warmth and natural soulfulness to his sound that is as much approachable as it is admirable. Next time I sit beside Prine at Arnold’s Meat & Three, I am going to hip him to the fact that I know who is going to fill his shoes when he retires.” –Gary Allen (JJ Cale/The Charlie Daniels Band/Stonewall Jackson)

With Special Guest Jeff DeSantis
Jeff DeSantis is a Pittsburgh-based songwriter whose style can be described as Americana/Alt Country, as written by someone who grew up listening to The Who an awful lot. His album “323 13th Street” is available on iTunes and CD Baby, and he is currently working on a follow-up.

 

Our Third Anniversary Party, Friday, Oct. 21, and more updates!

Posted on 13 October 2011 (0)

YOU’RE INVITED!

Hard to believe the Bottlebrush will be 3 years old already on October 21! We’re having a music and art get-together to celebrate at the Gallery on Friday evening starting at 6pm. Joe Conti of New Castle will be our featured Third Friday artist, showing his photography. We’ll have some music and snacks. The new Vintage Christmas Shop should be open, fingers crossed for a good weekend to work on it. Come on out and celebrate with us! Bring your friends and a smile. We’re looking forward to seeing you.

NEW HOURS.

More news… we’ve changed our operating hours. Bottlebrush is now open 7 days a week, Monday through Friday, from 11am – 4pm, with extended hours on music and opening event nights and for the holidays. The shop will be open more to accommodate your shopping needs.

YOGA.

Sadly, we will no longer be offering Yoga classes at the Gallery, at least not until spring. We want to do some renovations on the upstairs of our building, so we won’t be keeping that portion of the building heated this winter. 🙁 Cathy and Diana have been awesome instructors for the Bottlebrush Yoga classes, and we appreciate them greatly, as do their students.

NOVEMBER MUSIC EVENTS. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Bottlebrush will be hosting two Harmony in the House Concert events in November. Blues guitar legend Roy Book Binder www.roybookbinder.com will be playing one show only at the Gallery on November 4, 7pm. Admission is $15. BYOB. Please note, RSVP is required– call the shop and reserve your space! Snacks and light refreshments provided. Don’t miss the chance to hear some Piedmont-style guitar picking from the Master Storyteller!

The second House Concert will be Jeff and Vida from Nashville (formerly New Orleans) www.jeffandvida.com/JeffVida/Welcome.html. Jeff and Vida’s nine years of performing and songwriting, have seen them delve into many different genres of music; country, honky-tonk, rockabilly, even a little rock and roll, but bluegrass has remained a key influence in their style and sound. Concert date is November 11, 7pm. Admission is $10 at the door. RSVP required, please email us or call. BYOB. Snacks and light refreshments provided. “Jeff and Vida make music that is real and true. Their’s are the songs you long to hear late at night on the interstate, in pool halls and smoky whiskey bars.” –New York Times Magazine

 

 

Support The Harmony Volunteer Fire Company!!!

Posted on 29 June 2011 (0)

Shop our online store for these great shirts:

Harmony’s Fire Company depends solely on the

brave men and women who volunteer 24/7 to insure

our safety at life’s scariest moments. 50% net

proceeds go to H.V.F.C.