Thanks to everyone who came out to the Slippery Rock University student art show under the direction of Barbara Westman! We had a very good turnout. Here are some photos for you to check out. The artwork will be on display until Friday, October 26.
Take a stroll through the Square of Harmony and enjoy our Sleepy Hollow Fest. Trick or treat, a costume contest and fun for kids of all ages! October 13, 2012 4pm-8pm – in the town square of Harmony and at The Center of Harmony.
A few of the scheduled activities:
– Storytelling with Live Music – by the students of Shelly McPharlin Guitar & Violin
-Pumpkin Painting – Scavenger Hunt
– Sheep Petting – Miniature Horses
– Cider Press Demonstration
– Storefront Decorating Contest
– Artist Exhibits by Bottlebrush Gallery and Weaver’s Cabin
– Wine & Beer Tasting by Rustic Acres and Full Pint Brewing
– Monster High Make-up and Color Hair Extensions by Marian Davis/Velvet Salon
– Plenty of “Ghooodies” and Cookie Decorating by the Stohr Haus Bakery
– Cornstalks, Gourds and Pumpkins for sale
Visit more of our Shops for treats … The Center of Harmony, The Exchange, Eye Kandy, Suzie’s Corner and Wunderbar!
Mark your calendars – Slippery Rock University Student Art Show, Opening Night and Exhibit October 12 from 7-9pm. Barbara Westman’s students will be showing a variety of 2- and 3-dimensional artwork including sculpture, altered books and more. Edgy and thought-provoking, always a phenomenal show. Free admission. Live music. Refreshments provided. More photos of SRU student artwork here: http://www.sru.edu/academics/colleges/chfpa/art/Pages/gallery.aspx
This student art exhibit will be on display from Oct 12 through Oct 26, 11am-4pm every day.
Celtic Fest in Harmony included an instrument demo by the Ploughshare Poets, a Harmony Gallery/Shop crawl, traditional Irish food from the Stohr Haus Bakery, and a concert with a closing Scottish Highland pipes parade through Harmony. Thanks to the artists, to all of the businesses who participated, the people who came, and to the Poets for another fabulous performance!
Ploughshare Poets will appear in Concert from 7pm-9pm in the Gallery on Saturday, October 6.
The Ploughshare Poets are returning for a show at the Bottlebrush in Harmony! Ryan Stauffer and Vade King’s overflow audience for our St. Patrick’s celebration was fantastic and quite memorable (people are STILL talking about the show’s closing of a bagpipes parade to the Harmony Inn!) so we are bringing them back for our slightly modified version of an Irish “Moveable Monday” event except it’s on Saturday.
We’ve added activities for this show. Check them out:
Friday Night Oct 5
Saturday, Oct 6
We have been holding House Concerts at the Gallery for a year and a half now, hard to believe it’s been that long. They’re very popular along w/our monthly songwriters’ group, and we’re happy to keep offering them as part of Bottlebrush’s embracing of all arts. Thank you for your interest and on-going support of our music events.
Our next house concert is on Friday, September 28. North Carolina’s David Childers will bring his rockin’ Americana music AND HIS ART to the Bottlebrush, with an opening by Pittsburgh’s Bruce Hoffman. More information below!
Lonesome No More Productions proudly presents: David Childers
David Childers is an acclaimed Americana ARTIST AND MUSICIAN who writes tough, literary tunes informed by heartland rock, country music, folk music, small towns, and lonesome highways. He also draws passionate inspiration and imagery from the Bible. 1999’s Hard Time Countyand 2001’s A Good Way to Die feature musician contributions (and some co-production) from noted Nashville artist Duane Jarvis. The latter album also featured non-traditional accents such as the sitar on“Possibility” (played by multi-instrumentalist Eric Lovell). ~Erik Hage, All Music Guide http://www.davidchilders.com We are proud to show David’s artwork as part of his concert/show Friday night. Come on by and check it out!
With Special Guest Bruce Hoffman
Bruce Hoffman is a local singer songwriter that demands your attention because he is a very bright, and capable songwriter with a wry sense of himself in the world he observes. Reminds us of John Prine -rich with detail and color, some sadness, and beauty, but always a little tongue-in-cheek.
Come out and support local, live music!
For those of you unfamiliar with the term “house concerts”, they are small-venue, original material performances held right in our Gallery– with smaller audiences, you can see and hear the shows very well, and talk to the musicians. Instead of the usual noisy bar atmosphere, you’re treated to a listening room experience– very different and so good for enjoying music!
For a donation of $10, you get 2.5-3 hours of music by professional artists from music meccas like Baltimore, Nashville, North Carolina, and West Virginia who are travelling through our area and are willing to stop and play a Friday night show for us. The concerts are BYOB, with occasional snacks provided. RSVP is required– the seating is limited to about 40 people, altho’ we’ve had more show up quite often! You’re surrounded by local artists’ work, a beautiful setting, with excellent acoustics. If you haven’t been to one yet, give it a try. Where else will you see an evening of music for only $10? If you are one of our many fans, thank you!
Our fall 2012 class schedule for children, teens and adults is posted online– click on the links at the top of the page to see the schedule.
Any kids ages 5-12 signing up for classes this month get one free art class with MJ McCurdy, owner of the Gallery, artist and long-time art teacher. She says: “We will use pens, crayons, pencils, markers. We will use our fingers and toes. We will sing and dance. We will make art. Come on out and play!”
Like to write? Join Harmony Ink, a teen and young adults creative writing group. This is not a formal class– just a way to be inspired and share your work with others in small groups. Meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm.
Harmony Ink
First meeting: October 10, 2012 6pm Also November 14 and December 12. Drop-ins are always welcome!
Group leader: Nancy Wallace
Nancy Wallace has reviewed books for 16 years. She writes 4-7 articles a year for LibrarySparks magazine and has sold children’s stories to both Highlights and Highlights High Five. In addition to her latest publication by Penguin, The Christmas Cats, she has a six book series called Abby and the Book Bunch, which will be released in January 2013 by Magic Wagon, an imprint of Abdo Publishing. Nancy is currently the Youth Services Coordinator at Ellwood City Library where she has worked for 23 years. She has taught Creative Writing for 6 years.
Coming to Bottlebrush this Friday!
Opening reception and exhibit of paintings Friday, September 7, 7-9pm for the students of Joyce Werwie-Perry from Le Poire. http://le-poire.com/fine-art This is going to be a fantastic show! Free admission and refreshments provided. Come on out!
More Information on Le Poire: http://le-poire.com/fine-art/ The exhibit runs through September 21.
Enjoy a day of great music at the 1st Annual Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival in Harmony! Saturday September 8, 2012 with music from 11am to 10pm on two stages featuring 5 bands including headliner Dry Branch Fire Squad. The stages will be in the Square and at the Historic Harmony Barn.
The Festival and other activities will be held throughout the town of Harmony. Designated parking areas, nearby camping, shuttlebus service, and food are available. Food and drink vendors will include Fisher’s, Phil’s Woodshed, Grace Church and Zippco. Full Pint Brewing will be doing a beer tasting (21 and over only, ID required).
Please order your tickets online now! Tickets and information available at www.concertsinharmony.com
The new schedule of art classes for kids ages 5-8 and 9-12 is now available. Click on “kids classes” in the menu at the top of our page to see the latest. More classes will be added, so check back often.
Art classes for teens and adults are also available. Click on the link “art classes” in the menu to see the list of fall 2012 offerings for teens and adults.
To register, visit the Gallery and complete your sign-up form. Payment is due at the time of registration. If you have questions or need help, call us at 724.452.0539.
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