Wednesday, September 8, 2010

GET READY for Sept. 18th!

So, where ya gonna be during the day on Sept18th?
Free Admission, all day, Saturday, Sept. 18 for the Grand Opening of the Gig Harbor History Museum!!!! Lots to See!!! Lots to Do!!! Be There!!!!
So, where ya gonna be during the evening of Sept. 18th?
Better be at the Hands on Art Auction. This is THE major fund raiser for art in our childrens' schools. Those great people who inspire our kids to think and create which translates into better problem solving students. Yes, this is it!!! All those great Herons that have been all over the Harbor this summer.....this is THAT auction. Lots of other things, too. Sept. 18th. Call before Sept. 16 for tickets 253-853-4514!!
FREE Admission to the Open Studio Tour
Sept. 18 and 19. 32 artists...28 studios.....
gigharboropenstudiotour.org
Visit with artists in their studios! Admire their work! Your opportunity to purchase directly from the artist. We are so lucky to live in Gig Harbor among great artists...let them know!
Most of all ENJOY every day!!

BEST OF ALL....Two Days for Gig Harbor !! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

A little bit of a rowdy crew at El Pubelto. Connie found her FREE art. Mike found a FREE frog?


Will you find FREE art or FREE frog?



Rocks, bathing beauties, Gig Harbor.....what does it all mean? How about a little visit to Panera and you will find out what it all means. How about a visit to the Sept. 18th Grand Opening of the Gig Harbor History Museum and you will find out more interesting factoids.
Perhaps information on the Mosquito Fleet???







Gonna have to be pretty quick to find this little shinning gem. Get it? Shinning..... gem, get it!! Fused shinny glass plate and that gem place Kit Kuhn, A Jeweler For You!!
Another thank you to fused glass artist, Marcia Hildebrandt of Ebb Tide Gallery for this beautiful plate. If you miss the plate at Kit's, just go round the corner to Ebb Tide Gallery to see more of Marcia's gorgeous glass!!!

Well, you know, Paisley just keeps getting in more and more interesting things and if you haven't been in since last week....better get there!!! Better get this fine piece of art by Ty Cline!!!

While you are in Paisley, better check out what is happening with the Gig Harbor Film Festival. Did you know there is going to be a 72 Hour Competition? Find out more 9/25; 4:30 at the Gig Harbor Film Festival Office or gigharborfilmfestival.org Did you know there is going to be a KidsFest with special movies for Kids? Gig Harbor Film Festival Oct. 15,16,17 Put it on your calendar!!

And another place to stop in is Reverence Jewelry. They have this beautiful blue stone, set in sterling, from Hawaii - which is where I want to be in January (this is all about me, right :-) ). Also, they have some beautiful ebony and wood jewelry, new things... got to visit!! Adding to the wood in Reverence is this little wood nut bowl, so beautifully painted by Dori Wheeler!!! You know Dori, she has donated wonderful art previously and she is from Ebb Tide Gallery, just around the corner from Reverence...Get there!

"The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit!"

If you haven't been to the Beach Basket lately, they have new fall clothing and a sale....Whoppie!!!! Perhaps a gift for you or a special someone!!

OK!! Here are more of those famous 'bathing beauties', this time with Roosters....perhaps they could be the Roosterettes?? What's with the dirty knees?? Read all about it.....at Morso. While there, enjoy a fine bottle of wine and perhaps another piece of EXTRA free art this week!!!





FEATURED ARTIST OF THE WEEK!
Meet Robin Peterson, be sure to visit her web site. Robin draws and paints and putters, guessing mostly drawing and painting. Favorite subjects...can you tell she loves animals and welcomes special commissions of your 'best' friends. Wild things, landscapes and illustration find their way into her heart and through her fingers. Check out her childrens' books on her website. Enjoy Robin's gorgeous art!!