Autumn Splash Art Show and Sale

Artscapes and Crossroad Artists, two art groups practising in the St.
Margaret’s Bay area, are holding an Art Show and Sale at St. Luke’s
United Church (Lower Hall) in Upper Tantallon 21 – 23 October. Open
times are Friday 7-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 12-4pm. A great
way to meet and support our local artists and perhaps further your
Christmas shopping ! Payment forms: cheque or cash. (Debit / Credit
will not be available). St. Luke’s is located on Route 3 across from
the Train Station Bike & Bean.

New Exhibit by Andrea Redmond

Local Artist, Andrea Redmond, is exhibiting her marvellous collage paintings at the Amber Rose Gallery, 319 Main St., Mahone Bay for the month of October.

Andrea's own studio/gallery, Wind Serf Farm and Studio/Gallery, is located in Glen Margaret. She paints in acrylic and uses mixed media on textured boards as she explores collage. This exhibit will be worth a drive to Mahone Bay. Don't miss it.

Don't Miss This

The St. Luke’s Players of St. Luke’s United Church in Upper Tantallon will perform Mudsongs, a musical production about the First World War, on Remembrance Day weekend.
Written by local playwright J. Frederick Brown, Mudsongs includes popular music of the time and is directed by Hubley resident Elaine Forhan.
Performance times are Friday, Nov. 11, 7:30 pm.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 13, 2:30 p.m. in St. Luke’s United Church, 5374 St. Margarets Bay Rd., Upper Tantallon. Tickets are $12. Call 826-2523.

Pottery Workshop

Ceramic Artist, Mary Jane Lundy is offering offering a 4 week mask making and hands mold pottery workshop at her studio in East Dover
 on Saturdays,  dates will be
Oct 22 - 10 to 1 pm:  making of mask of face and casting of hands
Oct 29 - 10 to 1 pm:  begin creating sculpture from your face and hands, using low red earthenware clay
Nov 5 - 10 to 1 pm:  finishing up sculpture
letting work dry for two weeks
Nov 19 - 10 to whenever kiln get fired:  in wood kiln usually takes about 6 hrs, but you first will be glazing then loading so by 1:00 it should be already to start then add on 6 hrs.  Anyone is welcome to stay the night - Mary Jane has 3 extra beds and a couch :-) - to be here for the unloading the next morning.  She is suggesting a potluck for this day, please no dairy or chicken :-).  She will make up a big vegetable soup.

 Mary Jane can accommodate up to 6 people for this workshop fee is $100.00 plus $50.00 for supplies.  So  $150.00 covers the four weeks.
Please let Mary Jane  know asap if you are able to attend as space is limited. 
You can learn more about Mary Jane and her work here

Aspotogan Arts & Crafts: Art Show and Sale

Members of Aspotogan Arts & Crafts will be showing their work at TheTrellis Café in Hubbards for the month of October. Come for the delicious food and enjoy the feast for the eyes! For more information on the artists: www.AAandC.org; on The Trellis Café hours and menus: www.trelliscafe.com

Opening reception: Sunday October 2, 2-5pm – all welcome.

Two House Concerts Coming Soon

The By the Bay Bed and Breakfast is having a house concert on Saturday August 13th at 10502 Peggy's Cove Road in Glen Margaret featuring artist: Shannon Quinn. She is an Irish Violinist and Vocalist. Check her music out at: www.myspace.com/shannonquinnba​nd
Call (821-2348) or email to reserve, $20./ticket. First come first serve basis.

On Thursday, August 18th The Chances will host Molly Thomason and Carleton Stone in concert here at thier home on in Boutilier's Point. Arrival after 7:15, the show will start at 8pm. BYOB if you wish - punch and light snacks will be available Call (826-7640) or email Heidi Chance for more details.

Don't Miss This Show

The Trellis Cafe in Hubbards is very supportive of local artists and each month there is a different show of local artists' work for you to enjoy. During August Paulette Melanson and Suzanne Day are the feature painters. Drop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy the exhibit;

The Trellis is a real hub for the local arts community. Thursday night is "kitchen party" night at the Trellis - a great opportunity for locals and visitors to drop in and sing or play an instrument with others. All musicians are welcome And Friday and Saturday nights different local musicians are featured. More info here.