The Independent Merchants of New Hope will launch the Good Neighbor discount card this holiday season. Shops will stay open until 9 pm on Fridays in December. Look up special offers on the website, www.enjoynewhope.com.
U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program is being supported by Sal Mannino, a local Edward Jones investment rep. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at 13 Village Square.
The NH-S High School Key Club has begun this year’s Adopt-A-Child campaign. The program provides gifts for children and families in the area who are in need of help. 215.862.2552 ext. 1229 or mbchugh@nhsd.org.
Fisherman’s Mark provides a food pantry and social services all year long to families in need in the surrounding areas. Anyone wishing to donate paper products, non-perishable food items etc. may drop them off at the New Hope Gazette office, Mon. thru Fri. 9 am to 5 pm.
Through – Dec. 5, 2004.
The Pearl S. Buck International Juried Craft Show will be held at the Buck Cultural Center in Hilltown. The Holiday House Tour, featuring the Festival of Trees, runs thru Dec. 31. 215.249.0100.
January 1, 2005 - Postmark Deadline for Application
3rd Annual New Hope Indoor Sculpture Exhibition
A New Hope Arts, Inc. Event - Indoor Sculpture Show to coincide with the New Hope Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Open to sculptors working in all media. Maquettes, proposals and rendering for larger works, installations and mixed media pieces are welcome. High visibility for artists – Ongoing marketing program - Accepted artwork is insured. Exhibition opens April 9, 2005 and continues through May 1, 2005.
Applications may be downloaded at www.NewHopeArtsInc.org and are available at the New Borough Hall, New Hope Visitor’s Center, the Golden Door Gallery in New Hope and at Riverbank Arts in Stockton, NJ.
For information contact: Newhopearts@aol.com or 215-862-3396
NHArts Inc is a not for profit organization and is partially funded by the PA. Council on the Arts, PA. Partners in the Arts 5 County Arts Fund, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Borough of New Hope.
January 1, 2005 - Postmark Deadline for Application
3rd Annual New Hope Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
A New Hope Arts, Inc. Event - Open to sculptors working in all media suitable for outdoor display. Works will be exhibited throughout New Hope, PA from April 2005 through April 2006 – High visibility for artists – Ongoing marketing program - Accepted artists will receive a $1000 stipend. Installation costs are assumed by NHArts Inc. Accepted artwork is insured.
Applications may be downloaded at www.NewHopeArtsInc.org and are available at the New Borough Hall, New Hope Visitor’s Center, the Golden Door Gallery in New Hope and at Riverbank Arts in Stockton, NJ.
For information contact: Newhopearts@aol.comor 215-862-3396
NHArts Inc is a not for profit organization and is partially funded by the PA. Council on the Arts, PA. Partners in the Arts 5 County Arts Fund, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Borough of New Hope.
Through Dec. 16, 2004
A free opening reception and exhibition will take place in the Children’s Gallery of the Michener Museum. A selection of works created by the students of New Hope-Solebury Middle School will be shown. At the close of the exhibition, all works will be gift-wrapped and delivered to the Trinity Episcopal Church to be distributed to area residents who are affected by HIV/AIDS. 215.340.9800 or www.michenerartmuseum.org.
Dec. 1, 2004, Wed.
33rd annual “Our Town” at John & Peter’s, exhibit and sale of photographs of the faces and places that make New Hope so special. 215.2862.5981 or www.johnandpeters.com.
Dec. 1, 2004, Wed.
In support of the 17th annual observation of World AIDS Day, the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown and FACT, Bucks Co., will present an exhibition of portraits taken of South Africans coping with the HIV/AIDS crisis. There will be a candlelight march from the Courthouse in Doylestown at 6 pm. 215.340.9800 or the FACT hotline at 215.598-0750
December 1, 2004 (Click images for enlargement!)
John & Peter’s, 96 S. Main Street in New Hope, Pa will host its 32nd Anniversary Photography Show on Wednesday, December 1, 2004. The show - John Larsen’s “Our Town”- is a photographic exhibition of works by John Larsen celebrating the faces & places that make New Hope so special. The evening will feature a guest appearance by well-known area photographer Jack Rosen who will also have photographs for sale. Doors open at 7:00pm for the one night only show. Framed and unframed photographs will be available and prices begin at $20. For more information call 215-862-5981 or visit www.johnandpeters.com |
Dec. 2, 2004, Thurs.
Festive Brass will perform at the concert of the Delaware Valley Music Club 2 pm at the Thompson Memorial Church, New Hope. 215.862.6222
Dec. 3-4, 2004, Fri & Sat.
The Riverside Symphonia, Musical Celebration of the Holidays at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Lambertville, NJ 609.397.7300 or www.riversidesymphonia.org
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Dec 3-5, 2004
Bucks County Audubon Society Revives the Inspired by Nature Art Show
Solebury - Bucks County Audubon Society again presents the Inspired by Nature Art Show & Sale December 3-5th to be held this year at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center, 2877 Creamery Road in Sole bury, PA. The show will be open at the Visitor Center from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4 and from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 5. |
| Admission is free. A Preview Reception will be held on Friday evening, December 3, from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. featuring a live art auction. Reservations for the reception are suggested. Reception tickets are $15 each, two for $25. There will also be a raffle of specialty items and restaurant gift certificates. The show features juried works by 12 locally and nationally –known artists working in a variety media including oil, watercolor, and acrylics, as well as photography and sculpture. For more information and to make preview reception reservations, call (215) 297-5880 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org. |
Dec. 4, 2004, Sat.
As part of its ongoing fund-raising campaign, the Swan Creek Rowing Club will be holding a holiday wreath sale at the Rescue Squad Hall in Lambertville. The Club was devastated by the loss of its boats due to hurricane Ivan. www.swancreekrowing.com.
Dec. 4, 2004, Sat.
“The Snow Man’, a children’s holiday concert at the Library Auditorium at the Bucks Co. Community College, to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 609.397.7300 or www.riversidesymphonia.org.
Dec. 4, 2004, Sat.
Solebury Trinity Episcopal Church will have the traditional Christmas Bazaar to sell the famous decorated cookies and greens. Breakfast with Santa has been added to the day’s activities. 215.297.5135 Dec. 4 & 5, 2004, Sat. & Sun.
Delaware Riverkeeper Network’s 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Show from 10 to 5 pm at Prallsville Mills, Stockton, NJ. Over 35 artisans will be participating in this year’s show. Silent Auction of a painting donated by Bucks Co. artist, George Bramhall. 215.369.1188.
Dec. 4 & 5, 2004, Sat. & Sun.
The Church of St. Martin of Tours, New Hope, holds its Fourth Annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show. 215.862.0297 or chrstmasbazaar@st.martinoftours.org.
Dec. 5, 2004, Sun.
The New Hope Historical Soc. will present its annual “Spirited Tea” at the Parry Mansion at 4 pm. Admission is free to historical soc. members. Membership may be obtained by calling 215.862.5652 or www.newhopehistoricalsociety.com.
Dec. 7, 2004, Tues.
Variete in New Hope is sponsoring its second annual Gift of Giving Heartfelt Holiday event from 5-8 pm. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and champagne will be served and free samples of Variete’s products will be available. Fisherman’s Mark and a Woman’s Place will benefit from this event. 215.862.6489.
Dec. 9, 2004, Thurs.
Academy-award nominated documentary filmmaker Susan Dryfoos will be the final guest in this season’s “Conversations with the Artists Among Us” series at the Michener Art Museum in New Hope, appearing from 7-8 pm. 215.862.7633.
Dec 10, 2004 Friday
Kehilat HaNahar, the Little Shul by the River, in New Hope is holding a musical Chanukah celebration featuring Klezmer performers Sruli and Lisa on Friday, December 10 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Particpants should bring their menorah and candles to help fill the Sanctuary with light on the fourth night of this eight-day celebration.
Dec. 11, 2004, Sat.
River Valley School Welcomes King Winter with music, café fare, a marketplace with quality toys and crafts and much more. 610.982.5606.
Dec. 12, 2004, Sun.
The 35-voice choir of Trinity Episcopal Church in Ssolebury will perform Handel’s “Messiah” for the sixth year at 4 p.m. at the church. Tickets are available at the door and proceeds will go to the Pipe Organ Fund. 215.297.5135.
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December 15, 2004 - John & Peter’s Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale - John & Peter’s, 96 S. Main Street in New Hope, Pa will hold its annual Holiday Art Show & Sale on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 from 7:00pm ‘til midnight. The exhibition will feature the perfect gifts for the art lovers on your list including stained glass pieces, handblown glass ornaments and vessels, wood carvings and hand carved |
| wooden vessels, paintings, prints, handmade ceramic tiles, handcrafted jewelry and more – all created by local artists. Exhibiting artists include local artists Meshell Kimbel, Victoria Volpe, Francois Morvan, Annelies vanDommelen, Katia McGuirk, Kate Tippett and Melissa Shevack. For more information call 215-862- 5981 |
Dec. 18, 2004, Sat.
Tony Trischka and Glory Shone Around. Banjo wizard, Tony Trischka,
returns with another band, for an evening of wonderful holiday music.
. 609.397.1826 or www.veryseldom.com
Dec. 18, 2004, Sat.
Christmas in the Country featuring cocktails and a sumptuous buffet dinner and dancing at Jericho Orchard Farm to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 215.862.3300 or riversidesymphonia.org.
Dec. 25, 2004, Sat.
The 52nd annual re-enactment of Geo. Washington crossing the Delaware River will take place 1 pm on Christmas Day at Washington Crossing Historic Park. The river crossing scheduled for around 1 pm. There is no charge for the enactment and parking is free.
Dec. 31, 2004, Fri.
First Night, Doylestown 2005, presented by the Central Bucks Healthier Community Team. An alcohol-free family oriented performing, visual and vocal arts event for all ages, capped off with fireworks at midnight to herald in the New Year. 215.489.9120. Dec. 31, 2004
First Night Newtown is celebrating its 7th year as an alcohol-free, arts based community New Year’s Eve celebration. Buttons can be purchased at Newtown Hardware, First National Bank and Newtown Athletic Club. www.firstnightnewtown.com |
