lyla kaplan on wed 24 oct 07
Please join us for the second annual =93Down to Earth Exhibit=94-- with spe=
cial events to celebrate the connections between functional art, film, musi=
c, food, sustainable farming and community
November 9th through December 8th, 2007
Located at The Arts Scene, West Chester, PA, 530 E. Union Street
www.downtoearthexhibit.org
The second annual Down to Earth Exhibit, sponsored by Kimberton Whole Foods=
, will take place at The Arts Scene in West Chester, PA from November 9 =96=
December 8, 2007. This unique exhibit includes over 100 pieces of juried =
functional pottery made by 16 regional ceramic artists on tables and cabine=
ts made by 6 invited furniture makers and sculptors. Throughout the durati=
on of the exhibit, four special events will take place that further the cel=
ebration and exploration of the connections between farming, art, food, and=
viable community. A portion of the exhibit=92s sales and special event ti=
ckets will benefit the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture=
=92s (PASA) Southeastern PA BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL (BFBL) chapter and the COMM=
UNITY GARDENS OF CHESTER COUNTY-two not for profit organizations dedicated =
to the creation and support of a sustainable local food system, and thus a =
healthy, thriving community.
Schedule of Events (go to WWW.DOWNTOEARTHEXHIBIT.ORG to links of participan=
ts and for advanced ticket purchase for first 3 events):
November 9, =93Opening Reception=94 7pm =96 10pm:
=B7 Local Food Reception by Caf=E9 Menta-including local cheese, b=
eer, and wine.
=B7 music of jazz harpist Gillan Grassie
=B7 presentations by potter Jane Herold who studied with Michael C=
ardew and focuses on the importance pots in daily living and
=B7 furniture maker Bill Kreider who salvages I beams and vintage =
wood.
($25 advance registration, $30 at the door, kids under 12 Free)
November 17, =93Mugs, Microbrew, Music, and Movies=94 6pm =96 10pm:
=B7 Featuring the music of WXPN =91artist to watch=92 Hoots and He=
llmouth;
=B7 Special screenings of the films =93Seeds of Spring=94 & =93Fri=
days at the Farm=94 by Rich Power Hoffman
=B7 Victory Brewing Company beer tasting.
=B7 Special season dinner available for purchase at Caf=E9 Menta.
Arrive early to get your mug! ($15 advance registration, $18 at the door, k=
ids under 12 Free, BYOB)
November 26, "Slow Burn" Chef's Tasting=94 7pm =96 9pm =96 Featuring presen=
tations by
=B7 Slow Food Philadephia
=B7 Restaurant Alba's Chef Sean Weinburg who cooks with local ing=
redients and uses flame and embers
=B7 World renowned woodfire potter Willi Singleton who uses who d=
igs Hawk Mountain clay and other local materials
($12 advance registration, $15 at the door, kids under 12 Free, BYOB)
December 8 - "Empty Bowls" Closing Reception 6pm =96 10pm
=B7 Buy donated ceramic bowls and 100% of sales go to Community Ga=
rdens of Chester County, www.gardenscc.org, a local non-profit dedicated to=
improving the quality of life of the county=92s low-income residents throu=
gh community gardening and greening.
=B7 Meals will be donated by local restaurants/caterers.
=B7 Featuring music of Llama Dalis, (formerly NeoPseudo).
=B7 Silent Auction bidding ends at 8pm
(Suggested donations are $20 for one bowl + meal, $30 for two BYOB);
Location: The Art Scene-530 E. Union Street, West Chester, PA 19380. 1 mi=
le from the Westtown exit off of Route 202/West Chester Bypass, close to th=
e intersection of E. Market Street and S. Adams Street, in the Goodwill Bus=
iness Park, behind the new West Chester Senior Center. Plenty of free park=
ing. www.theartsscene.org 610-644-6555
Ceramic Juror: Gwendolyn Yoppolo, MFA
Coordinators: Lyla Kaplan - Curator and Studio Potter, 610-228-4224, lyl=
a@downtoearthexhibit.org
Claire Murray - Sustainable Farmer, 610-563-3116, clair=
e@inverbrook.com
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Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Caf=E9. Stop =
by today.
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