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2010 Events
*Denotes locations within walking distance in the Village of Peninsula
PENINSULA'S SECOND ANNUAL PLEIN AIR COMPETITION
Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13
Participate as an artist or visit the sites and observe the artists at work. Details at web-site
*2010 Plein Air Exhibit at Peninsula Art Academy
June 26 thru August 8, 2010; Thursdays - Sundays, 11 am until 5 pm. Opening reception Saturday, June 26, 2010 5 - 7 pm.
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Peninsula's Second Annual Plein Air Competition Awards 2010
BEST OF SHOW
Mary White, Serenity on the River, Oil
SECOND PLACE
Barbara Rhodes, Lock 29 Portal, Oil
THIRD PLACE
Cindy Allman, Waiting Game, Oil
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Sharon M. Borror, Inside Lock 29, Watercolor
Georgene Carlton, Main Street, Oil
Nancy Hawkins, Peninsula Train Depot, Oil
James L. Polewchak, Morning at Heritage Farm, Oil
Peninsula's First Annual Plein Air Competition Awards 2009
First Place--Cindy Allman, Hidden Retreat
Second Place--Melissa Harris, Summer
Solstice
Third Place--Larry Churski, After the Rain
Honorable Mention--Kathleen Harrington,
Before the Rain
Honorable Mention--Nicki Lanzi,
Solitude I
HISTORY
*Bronson Memorial Church, 330-657-2211
*GAR Hall, 330-657-2633 web-site
Abraham Lincoln is coming to Peninsula! The Peninsula Valley Historic & Education Foundation is hosting "Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America," a traveling exhibit created by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, Illinois. The exhibit will be at the G.A.R. Hall & Museum from July 3-28, 2010 and will be open to the public Wednesday 11am-8pm & Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm. Visit http://www.garhallmuseum.com/ for more information.
*Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum, 330-657-2892
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Located in the 2nd floor classroom in the Boston Township Hall
Wed, Fri, Sat, & Sun; Noon to 4 pm; free (or by appointment)
New Exhibit--Peninsula: Then and Now a Sesquicentennial Portrait.
*Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, 800-468-4070
web-sitePeninsula Explorer Ride the rails, take a hike along the Towpath Trail, explore the Village of Peninsula, and enjoy lunch or shopping. Check out the special event and themed rides. For information and schedules visit link or link. MUSIC
*The Log Cabin Gallery, 330-657-2670 web-site
Billy "Crowbeak" Faluski--2 dates!!! Saturday, June 26 1 - 2 pm or later Performing on and demonstrating the craft of Native American style woodland flutes. Saturday, July 10 5 - 7 pm Performing on his Native American style woodland flutes Join us at the Meet the Artists Reception Music in the Meadow web-site
Grab a blanket and a picnic dinner, and bring your family to hear FREE music in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Presented by CVNP and CVNPA with promotional support by AudioTechnica. Activities begin at 5:30 pm. Concerts begin at 6:30. Howe Meadow. Rain location is Happy Days Visitor Center. *Peninsula Art Academy, 330-657-2248 web-siteBluesNite--Saturday, June 26; 7 until 10 pm or later! Every fourth Saturday! Jam and Open Mike--An informal open mike jam for all levels of musicians interested in playing and learning the blues. Walk-ins welcome. No charge. |
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VISUAL ARTS
Boston Mills Artfest, 800-875-4241, ext. 6
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Consistently recognized as one of the top fine art and fine craft shows in the country. The 386th annual Boston Mills Artfest will feature two shows--June 26-27 and July 2-4.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 800-445-9667 web-site
For all events see the Schedule of Events online web-site
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, 330-657-2909
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*Park Place in Peninsula, 330-657-2091
For special events including Pop-In at Park Place visit web-site
*The Downtown Emporium, 330-657-2778
Enjoy the art of yesteryear. Offering an eclectic mix of all forms of vintage art--face jugs, jewelry, prints, masks, pottery, art glass & ephemera.. *Elements Gallery, 330-657-2788 web-siteVisit a working studio and gallery. Shop for that distinctive, hand-crafted item. link*Heritage Farms, 330-657-2843 web-site
The end of June and early July offers Peak Daylily Bloom. Visit the daylily gardens and our Country Store. Open 9-5. *The Log Cabin Gallery, 330-657-2670 web-siteJoin us for our Breathe II Summer Exhibit June 25 thru August 1, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 11 am until 5 pm and by appointment or by chance. Our Meet the Artists Reception is Saturday, July 10 from 5 until 7 pm. Billy "Crowbeak" Faluski will be performing on his hand-crafted Native American style woodland flutes. Billy will also be demonstrating his craft on Saturday, June 26 from 1 - 2 pm. Visit our website for a list of the artists exhibiting as well as special events. link*Peninsula Art Academy, 330-657-2248 web-siteVisit our website for workshop information, FolkNite and BluesNite info, exhibits, and demonstrations. link*Housed at the Peninsula Art Academy is Fine Art Services Custom Picture Framing, 330-657-2228. Preserve and feature your artwork with custom picture framing! *Yellow Creek Trading Company, 330-657-2444 web-siteSee our collection of decorative additions for your home and garden. |
