HAC to spotlight regional artists

Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal Arts Council joins up with Best of Missouri Hands, a statewide artists and artisans association, to host a group exhibit featuring general and juried members of BOMH who live in Northeast Missouri.  Louisiana artist John Stoeckley will have a coinciding exhibit featuring his original pen, ink and watercolors inspired by Provence, France.

The exhibits are being sponsored by Hannibal Regional Medical Group and Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. An opening reception for the exhibits will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main Street.

Best of Missouri Hands members participating in the group exhibit include artists Martha Mudd Adrian, Brenda Beck Fisher, Pat Kerns and Kimberly Shinn of Hannibal, Jeannie Scott/Eric Zumwalt and Joyce Ayers of Green Castle, Dave Carter, Charles Pritchard and Ann Salviazul of Kirksville, Theresa Allen Hamlin of Edina, Cindy Logan of Louisiana and Mary Beth St. Clair of Wyaconda.

“Both exhibits provide an opportunity for local residents and artists to become more familiar with Best of Missouri Hands and its members who live in the Northeast Missouri Region.  The thirteen participating artists represent a wide range of mediums.  We are proud to be able to exhibit the artists from our own backyard,” said Brenda Beck Fisher, HAC Program Coordinator.  “HAC is also honoured to have the opportunity to exhibit John Stoeckley’s Provence Collection at the same time. The timing of his exhibit just seemed a good fit, considering the regional focus of the BOMH exhibit, our regions familiarity with his work and his long time involvement in the Folklife Festival and Best of Missouri Hands.”

Hannibal Arts Council hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.  The Hannibal Arts Council is closed Tuesdays and Sundays.  Evening viewing hours will be offered 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8 during Second Saturday Gallery Night.  For more information on the current exhibit and other HAC programs contact the Hannibal Arts Council at findit@hannibalarts.com, 573-221-6545 or visit them on the web at hannibalarts.com.

AUGUSTA’S HARVEST FESTIVAL

Two nights and one day of fun celebrating the Augusta area’s harvest season.

The Festival is sponsored by: THE GREATER AUGUSTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.  For more information and ALL reservations please call 636-228-4005. WWW. AUGUSTA-CHAMBER.ORG

Friday, September  20

SWINGIN’ IN THE VINES

Concert and Picnic in the Vineyard

5:30 pm – Arrive at the American Legion Hall  in Augusta to board the pumpkin wagon and take a trip down a country lane to the Hoeft Vineyard.

6 pm – Sample  some  of the finest Port in the area from Augusta Winery and Montelle Winery in a 130 year old vaulted wine cellar.

7 pm – Head to the barn and choose your Harvest Basket filled with a variety of gourmet picnic items, a bottle of Augusta wine and other goodies. Additional wine for purchase and complimentary water will be available at the barn. Find a hay bale table and watch the sun set over the vineyard as Michael Lacey and his New Orleans Swing Band entertain you. $95.00/two people, or $165.00/four  people –Reservations Required. (This event has sold out for the past seven years.)

Saturday, September  21 – Evening

WINE MAKERS SOCIAL

The Wine Makers Social is the concluding event for the Augusta Harvest Festival.

A unique opportunity  to meet wine makers and vineyard growers from the Augusta areas premier  wineries. The objective is to have a class event with simplistic elegance honoring the wine makers of the greater Augusta area and allowing guest a personable opportunity to experience the wine culture of the area in greater depth than one has by the normal visit to the winery. The event rotates from one venue to the next each year.

An extra special treat will be guest  speakers and special music.

The evening starts at 6:30 pm  and is an encore celebration of last years  meeting with our outstanding wine makers  and learning why the Augusta region is so special.  $65.00 per person.  Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Saturday, September  21 – Day

ENJOY A TASTE OF HISTORIC AUGUSTA AS WE CELEBRATE: THE ARTIST, THE ARTISANS THE WINE, AND THE LIFE IN AUGUSTA’S  WINE COUNTRY

A smorgasbord  of activities to have a fun day exploring why the Augusta area is so special.

• Kids Harvest Parade
• Kids Painting Contest
• Pie Baking Contest
• Meet the Artist and Artisans  who come to Augusta as a special place to create and show their art.
• Check the Augusta-chamber .org. web site for other specials at shops, wineries and restaurants.