Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts

10 String Symphony (Nashville)

March 6^th 2015, 7pm  $15

Co-sponsored by McPharlin Music.  Limited Seating! RSVP to the Gallery at 724.452.0539

Nashville’s 10 String Symphony is an experiment in acoustic innovation. “…Their music is a blend of two distinct but equally vivacious musical voices, encompassing “aggressive, almost discordant, celtic and dare I say punky string-chording experimentations” (The Bluegrass Situation).  Vocally, Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer lock in seamlessly, and their vocal duets often take center stage despite the fact that they are self-described fiddle players. Their desire to see just how far a two-fiddle, two-vocals instrumentation could take them was the inspiration for the 10 String Symphony project.

Only two years old as a band, the duo has already gained recognition and attention from some major festivals, landing slots at the ROMP festival in Owensboro, KY, the Strawberry Music Festival in Yosemite, CA, and a headlining slot at the 2014 Auckland Folk Festival in New Zealand.

http://www.10stringsymphony.com

Jay Hitt, Folk-Acoustic

Friday, February 27, 2015  7pm    $15

Limited Seating! RSVP to the Gallery at 724.452.0539

As a songwriter/arranger/performer Jay’s musical versatility and down to earth folk style speaks to the listener of the simple joys found in everyday life. A talent for vivid storytelling combined with crisp and delicate acoustic melodies makes it easy to understand why Jay’s songs so effortlessly touch the hearts of his fans. http://www.jayhitt.com

It’s time for some love!  Come out for a family-friendly Valentine’s Party and help our abandoned, homeless animals at the same time.

Friday, February 13, 2015, 6:00-9:00pm. “Have A Heart for Animals”. Our 4^th Annual fundraiser to benefit the Butler Count Humane Society!

No charge for admission… we only ask that you bring food, toys or supplies donations for the animals. The Humane Society’s donation “wish list” can be seen here: http://butlercountyhs.org/wish_list.html  One easy item to bring that is incredibly useful:  Fold Top Sandwich Bags! Those plain little sandwich bags, not the Ziploc types. The shelter really needs these!
Tax-deductible cash donations also gratefully accepted.  Last year we raised $1500 in 3 hours along with two truckloads of supplies… thank you for your generosity.

Events and Activities:

Live Music by James and Debbie Tobin ~ Art Show by Debbie Tobin ~ Doggy Kissing Booth with Pickles the Boston Terrier ~ Draven, a Love on the Leash Therapy Cat ~ NEW!! Forever In My Heart Memory Wall ~ Scavenger Hunt with Prizes ~ Silent and Chinese Auctions ~ Two Fraus Bakery ~ C&G Pet Delights Dog and Cat Treats ~ Face Painting by Christina ~ Food and Beverages ~ Meet Humane Society Staff and Adoptable Pets!

Featured Artist Debra Zuzindlak Tobin

Thanks to our generous Sponsors!!

Mimi Antonetti, Artist; Angela Bianco; Bear Run Campground; Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts; BRGR;  Butler County Humane Society Volunteers; C&G Enterprises: C&G Animal Delights; Companions in Motion w/Dr. Chelsey, Chiropractor;  Country Corner Bake Shoppe (New Castle); Darn Yarn Needles and Thread; DiBella’s Subs; Draven A Love on the Leash Therapy Cat; The Enchanted Olive; The Exchange at Harmony; Eye Kandy; Fox’s Pizza; Goodfello’s Pizza Pasta & Grille; Harmony In The House Concerts; The Harmony Inn- North Country Brewing Company; The Holistic Houndry and Lucas Shadowpants; Indian Brave Campground; Nadya Lapets, Artist; Debby LeDonne, Artist; Log Cabin Inn; Massage and Skin Therapy by Erian Cortese; Mathew Jewelers; Kriss Mowery, BCHS Volunteer; Lissa Napora, Artist; Pickles Louise and her Kissing Booth; Porter House Brew Shop; Vickie Schilling, Artist; Sci(fi)bers Group from Darn Yarn Needles and Thread; Kathy and Don Seaton, Realtors; Jessica Sebastian; ShuBrew; Spring Street Cafe; Stohr Haus Bakery; The Strand Theater;  James and Debra Tobin, Musicians; Three Rivers Crochet; Two Fraus Bakery;  Cathy Witters-Stewart, Musician; Wunderbar Coffee House

At age 17, Angela Bianco drew portraits of several of Hollywood’s brightest stars, then mailed those portraits to them for autographs. Notables from the 1930’s including Jimmy Stewart, Bing Crosby, Carole Lombard, Tyrone Power, Shirley Temple, Irene Dunne, Mickey Rooney, James Cagney and Bette Davis returned the portraits to Angela with their autographs and appreciation.  Bing Crosby even included a thank-you letter.  Those portraits and photos survived the years and are currently on exhibit at the Bottlebrush Gallery through Sunday January 25, 2015. Angie is still drawing portraits at age 93! We are proud to host this exhibit and invite you to view it this week during our special exhibit hours. Thanks to Angie and her family for making these drawings available to us.

Make time in 2015 to enjoy a good read and embrace the emotional power a group can give to enhance your experience. Join us in the inviting atmosphere of an art gallery with group coordinator Sandy Ferrainola.

The Bottlebrush is hosting a reading group the second Thursday of every month at 7pm. The “Bottlebrush Bibliophiles” is open to adults… male or female, married, single… all are welcome! No children, please. Guidelines for discussion and monthly schedule will be distributed at each gathering. If you would like to bring a snack to share with the group, feel free. Bring a friend, too!

You can read the book at your leisure in any format– eReader, hardcover or paperback, audio CD, or on your iPad.

Our first read for February 12 is The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. Come to the first meeting even if you haven’t finished– this will be our organizational meeting, a nice meet and greet session.

Questions? Contact us via Facebook or call the Gallery 724.452.0539

Other books we will be reading:
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
Sabbath’s Theatre by Philip Roth
Nora Webster by Colm Toibin
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

McPharlin Music’s student string quartet playing holiday favorites at their recital Tuesday, 12/30, Bottlebrush Gallery.

Our annual Christmas concert is this Friday, December 5! $15 admission to party with us and listen to a concert by house favorite The Early Mays. Be there! 6pm happy hour with fancy dancy hors d’oeuvres (or maybe not so fancy dancy) and samples of North Country Brewing beer; 7pm showtime. RSVP is required to the Gallery 724.452.0539 or bottlebrusharts @ yahoo.com.  Fun times ahead… don’t miss our kickoff to the holiday season!

“The Book” is still out on the road entertaining audiences around the world, where he is well-known as a singing, songwriting, storytelling, fingerpickin’ Blues legend! “The stories are as good as the songs”, The Sydney Morning Herald in Australia.

Roy Book Binder traveled with The Rev. Gary Davis in the 60’s, re-discovered Pink Anderson and revived his career in the 70’s. In 1976, he left Greenwich Village, moved into a tour bus and lived on the road for the next 15 years. He borrowed from his heroes to become a distinct voice in the Blues and Folk music world. www.roybookbinder.com

Special Guest and Opening Act: Jim Perrett

$20 Admission ~ Limited Seating – RSVP to Gallery ~ Call 724.452.0539 or email hith @ zoominternet .net

Join us Friday, October 17, from 7-9pm at the opening reception for  Slippery Rock University art students under the leadership of  Barbara Westman.  This show will feature prints only.  Free admission and refreshments will be served. No RSVP required. If you can’t join us Friday, please stop in the Gallery to view the show which will be on display until Thursday, October 30. We hope to see you!

Harmony Ink Writing Class Special Guest:

Valentine J. Brkich, professional freelance writer, humorist and author advisor, presenting on the topic: “Find Your Success in Writing.”

A graduate of Westminster College, Brkich’s work experience includes Senior Writer at Robert Morris University, PR Writer at Heritage Valley Health System, and Editor of the Beaver Borough Newsletter. He was the recipient of the 2013 Rochester Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award.

Professional publications include:

• Bridgewater: A Narrative History of a Pennsylvania River Town
• Cageball, Poker and the Atomic Wedgie: And Other Tales of Catholic School Mischief
• Get Yourself An Inflatable Baby Sitter And Other Survival Tips for First-Time Dads
• Achieving Mediocrity: Surefire Strategies for a Lackluster Life

Blog: Small-Town Dad (www.valentinebrkich.com), chronicles his many misadventures as a writer and the father of two young children in small-town USA

Refreshments provided. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Limited seating! RSVP to 724.452.0539. More about Valentine J. Brkich here: www.valentinebrkich.com