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Holiday Happenings Redux II
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From the Executive Director
Celebrate with us!
Fridays on the Square
3rd Friday ArtWalk
First Night Hazleton!

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Greetings! ,
From the Executive Director

Well, the forecast for 3rd Friday looks a little messy, but don't let that keep you at home.  Get out and about to find those last gifts and for some great fun!  We've created a new map to make your ArtWalk (or drive) easier, and there's MUCH to be seen!

But first, in case you miss the doings on Friday, we've got an opportunity to plug into a great event.  It will cost you, but it's for a good cause.

See you around town!

Mike Burnside

ps: Don't forget to list your event on the ArtScene Calendar at WVIA.  Instructions are on the left, as always.
3rd Friday WP
Celebrate with us at the Stegmaier Mansion

There's a little gathering at the Stegmaier Mansion on Tuesday, the 23rd from 6 to 9pm, and YOU"RE INVITED!  Hosted by Jennifer Morris of Siegel Artist Management, $20 of each ticket price of $60 will be a tax-deductible contribution to the Cultural Council!  All are welcome, and if you haven't seen this AMAZING place at 304 South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, this is your chance!  Good company, good comestibles, a good cause, and a place that is just NOT to be missed.  (Click HERE if you don't believe me!)  Maybe we can get Joe to play a few riffs of Rachmaninov in the parlor!

We hope you will join us!  Openings are limited and if you want to come, you MUST call Jennifer at 824-2266 by 5pm on FRIDAY!
 

Friday on the Square
...and great shopping downtown

This Friday is your last chance!  PUBLIC SQUARE is the place to be from noon to 6pm.  The Downtown WB Business Association and the City are sponsoring "Downtown for the Holidays."  It's like going back in time!  Read about it: Downtown for the Holidays.

Avoid the crunch and shop downtown!
3rd Friday ArtWalk

We have a new (and interactive) 3rd Friday map!  Click 3rd Friday ArtWalk map to see all the locations and most of what's going on. 

(Note to venues - I've filled in some of the event info, but in the future, YOU can do it yourself!  Just send me your e-mail address and I'll add you as a collaborator so YOU can edit the map.)

Highlights in Kingston:

At the Vgogh Gallery, the unique work of Sean Brady is featured.  If you don't know about Sean's wire sculptures, you must have your eyes closed when walking around town.  Check them out at his web site: www.wirepeoplehere.com
Vgogh Gallery

Paper Kite Press Studio
Beasts & Poetry
Featuring Sumi-Ink artwork by David Hage, handbound books by Ivana Pavelka, and Exquisite Corpse books (featuring beasties inspired by David's artwork) by girls from a local Girl Scout troop.

Featured poet is Jennifer Hill, who will read from her newest
book, The Girl's Pocket Guide to Poetry.

Exhibit Reception  6 - 8 p.m.
Featured Reader Jennifer Hill followed by a limited Open Mic  8:30 p.m.

Something Special will be featuring Recent Drawings of Mindelle Thalenfeld, and, of course, some great munchies and the usual delightful gathering.

Leigh Pawling's eclectic studio3rd Friday WP will be open - don't pass it up!  Leigh says, "I'm 'partaking' in Third Friday again this month - various art galleries and studios will be open from 6-9 - - so come out to 239 Schuyler Ave - I'll have  hand painted silk scarves and ties  available which make great gifts as well as paintings of course!   I'll be serving my famous chocolate chip cookies and wine."

It's more than art!  For a glimpse, click that link and you'll be hooked!

And in Wilkes-Barre:

3rd Friday WP


A Lyric Consort Christmas
Featured works will include such beloved carols as The Holly and the Ivy, I Saw Three Ships, Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming, Angels We Have Heard on High, and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear; as well as new Christmas works from both North and South America.

A special feature of the concert will be the regional premiere of a new carol, Sleep Well, Thou Child of God, by one of our region's native sons, David Umla.

Friday, December 19; 8:00 pm
St. Stephen's Pro Cathederal
South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre
$10.00 General Admission/All Students free with current ID
More info: The Lyric Consort
First Night Hazleton
New Year's Eve!
What are you doing this New Year's Eve?  Why not experience First NightŪ Hazleton, the alcohol free, family-friendly New Year's Eve Arts Celebration that will take place in and around Downtown Hazleton for the eight time this year on December 31st.  It's an affordable, safe way to mark this important passing of time.  With so many different performances and activities to choose from- most of which are Indoors- there is truly something for everyone.

Click here for the scoop!
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