Allegany Arts Association Newsletter December 2008

ANGELICA PLAYERS WARM UP FOR DECEMBER WITH “STOCKING STUFFERS”

A hilarious play consisting of six short holiday scenes will be presented by the seasoned group of amateur thespians called the Angelica Players on December 5 and 6 at approximately 7 pm at the Angelica Free Library, 55 West Main Street (2nd floor). A matinee will close the show at 3 pm on Sunday, December 7. Refreshments will be available throughout the shows.
“Stocking Stuffers” by Geff Moyer promises to entertain with hilarious costumes, silly stories and wonderfully odd characters. The Easter Bunny, Cupid, Uncle Sam, Hagatha theWitch and Ezekiel the pilgrim plot to steal Old Saint Nick’s limelight; then certain well-known reindeer named Donner and Blitzen attempt to reverse history, and land in jail. Talking dolls with new ideas, male elves with hiring problems and G.I. Joe and Barbie rethinking their relationship all make an appearance and will leave you “laughing out loud”. Being part of the trial of the reindeer who ran over Grandma will complete your visit to this quite unusual “nontraditional” Christmas entertainment

Advance tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for seniors (65+) and children age 14 and under. Purchase tickets at the Angelica Sweet Shop or call Stacie Curry at 585-466-3787. If you wait to buy your ticket at the door, you’ll pay an extra $1. Call Stacie at the number above if you have questions


CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND SUPPORT FOR ALLEGANY ARTS ASSOCIATION!

Dec. 6 & 7. Four local craftspersons will be displaying their work, holding an art raffle to benefit the Allegany Arts Association and offering free hot cider and cookies.

Are you planning to purchase something handmade and pair it with your special cookies for that personal connection for Christmas? Here’s your chance to tie a ribbon around carefully made art at Peg Cherre’s cozy HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW, on Pang-born Road in Friendship Dec. 6 & 7, 2008.

Peg makes a huge variety of jewelry and ornaments using vintage beads, giving them and herself a new career, named “Second Wind Jewelry”. She can also take your heirloom jewelry and recreate it in her “Heritage Re-design” service. Peg has a new gust of creativity involving weaving: scarves of organic cotton, bamboo, rayon, wool and “mug-rugs” (woven coasters).

Margaret Shulock’s “Sticks” cartoons, which run in the Olean Times-Herald, will give your friends both your warm thoughts and chuckles. If animals could read, they’d probably have Margaret’s calendars on their walls. Look at www.TheSixChix.com for her cartoons and come see her watercolor note cards inspired by regional scenery.

Also on hand will be Elaine Hardman, StoneflowerPottery. Elaine always develops new ideas for plates, bowls, mugs, banks and more. Think outside the box and give a child a mug or bowl, a “grown-up” gift to make them feel trusted and mature and special.

For the more traditional, consider an animal bank (cats, pigs, cows, roosters, Penguins, chickadees, fish and bugs)for young children or college kids to save change for the Laundromat. There are also plenty of bowls, plates, platters and kitchenware items in blues, bright yellows, mellow greens, pink or white. See samples at www.stoneflowerpottery.com.

New to this sale is Sarah Phillips of Auntie’s Place Studio, Houghton. Sarah paints, draws and scratches to put color and design on paper, canvass, wood, fabric and more. Her lifelong love for animals and nature are reflected in all of her art. Sarah does commission work and will accept students in her studio/classroom. See Sarah’s interesting work at www.AlleganyArtisans.com.
These four artisans will pack a Christmas Gift Basket to be raffled to benefit the Allegany Arts Association. Tickets are $1, but Hardman and Cherre are giving their customers pre-paid tickets too.

From Bolivar, drive north on 245 for 6 miles, then turn left at the second Pangborn sign. From Friendship drive 5 miles south on 275 and turn right at the first sign for Pangborn. Or call Peg at 585-973-7110 and she’ll pause in her cookie-baking to direct you to the hot cider and warmth of her home


HISTORY BUFFS - TAKE NOTE

The History Preservation Roundtable of Allegany County, a newly formed group of historians, museum curators and others interested in local history, has prepared a comprehensive 2009 calendar showcasing towns in the County. To reserve your own copy of this fascinating historical calendar, contact Lyle Palmiter (607-587-9450) or Jane Pinney (585-593-4515) or your local town historian. Each calendar costs $10 and they will be available by Christmas. (Yes, this Christmas!)


WELLSVILLE ART ASSOCIATION SHOWS

Entries will be received for the Photo Show, Seven-County Show and Members Show between 3 at 8:30 pm the Thursday prior to the show, and on Friday between 12 noon and 5:30 pm. The Opening Reception for each show will be Thursday evening at 7 pm.

Your art work may be picked up at the David A. Howe Library on the Saturday following the closing of the show. Thanks for participating! See posting on Wellsville Art Association for dates for all of 2009.


THOMAS MERTON NIGHT - FIRST FRIDAYS - December 5

Friday, December 5, at 7:30 pm the Mustard Seed Inn and B&B, 13 E. Center St., Andover, will host a THOMAS MERTON NIGHT at their “First Fridays” program. Come learn about a man who was hailed as a prophet and condemned for blasphemy. Thomas Merton was an elegant spiritual writer, mystic and poet. A Trappist monk who lived a cloistered life, Merton was a powerful social voice who inspired an entire generation to form their consciences on war, race and justice. Through his books and astonishingly wide range of friends he inspired people to look deeply inside themselves and also to address the needs of the world around them.
Please bring a non-perishable food item or personal care product for the Andover Food Pantry. Call Mary or Tony Lipnicki for more information and directions at 607-478-5329.



GENESEE VALLEY CHORUS CONCERT

The Genesee Valley Chorus will present a Christmas Concert December 7 at 3 pm in the new Nancy Howe Auditorium in Wellsville. Members of the Performing Arts Orchestra will join the chorus conducted by Jack Darr. Carole Aldrich will accompany on the piano. The Chorus plans a public concert at 6 pm at the Holy Family Church in Belmont the same day.

Beginning in January 2009, Norma Bartlett will be directing the Chorus, which will be preparing a Lenten program and a Spring Dessert Concert. Anyone with some experience in choral singing is invited to join. Rehearsals are at 7 pm Tuesdays at Shepherd of the Valley Church on Fassett Lane in Wellsville. You may contact President Sharlet Fuller at 585-593-3173 with questions.



VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT

The Allegany Arts Association and Alfred University Chamber Singers will present a special concert with hors d’oeuvres and delicious chocolate desserts on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Susan Howell Hall on the AU campus. The evening will begin at 7 pm as guests enjoy a flute duet while relaxing with finger foods, punch and cake. Director Dr. Luanne Crosby will again showcase an elegant evening featuring songs by the excellent AU Chamber Singers in an intimate “romantic” setting uniquely available at Howell Hall.

Seating will be limited to only 80 persons, so romantics and music lovers should purchase tickets ($35/couple, $17 single) early at the AU Campus Center, from any Chamber Singers member, or call 607-587-8372 or 585-593-5705.

Proceeds from this special concert will assist the Chamber Singers in funding their upcoming European Tour, and the Allegany Arts Association in presenting children’s summer art classes throughout the County free of charge.