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An Affair of the Arts, 2007
Benefits the Prizery
Parsons-Bruce Art Association, with generous support from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts presents “An Affair of the Arts” art show and sale October 6-19.
Saturday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. Gala Opening. Food, drink, music and the works of sixty local, regional and international artists. Black tie optional. $60 per person. 30 % of each piece sold benefits the Prizery.
To purchase Gala tickets:
• Purchase online. Click here: 
• Purchase by phone using your credit card. Call the Prizery during regular business hours at 434-572-8339.
• Purchase by mail. Make check payable to the Prizery and mail to:
The Prizery, 700 Bruce Street, South Boston, VA 24592
• Purchase in person. Visit the Prizery during regular business hours.
Purchase Patron tickets:
Support the Prizery even more by becoming a Purchase Patron. For $500 a patron receives two tickets to the October 6 Gala, $400 towards the purchase of art, an afternoon preview and 6:00 pm reception for purchase patrons only. Individuals wanting only one ticket to the Gala receive $450 towards the purchase as well as the above benefits. Those wishing to purchase art only (no Gala tickets) receive $500 towards the purchase of art. To receive program recognition, purchase patron tickets must be purchased by September 15.
To become a Purchase Patron:
• Call or visit the Prizery during regular business hours. 434-572-8339.
• Make a check payable to the Prizery and mail to:
The Prizery
700 Bruce Street
South Boston, VA 24592
FREE… two weeks of arts related events… FREE
Sunday, October 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Free to the public. View the art, purchase the art and enjoy a reception sponsored by Halifax Woman’s Club.
Tuesday, October 9 – Art Historian Lee Sandstead presents a lecture on Edith Parsons (as in Parsons-Bruce) and other women sculptors of the era. 7:00 p.m. in the Chastain Theater.
Wednesday, October 10 – Open Mic Poetry Night. Share your poems, original or old favorites. Moderated by Andy Coe. 7:00 p.m. in the Chastain Theater.
Friday, October 12 – Julius Caesar, performed by the Aquila Shakespeare Company. 7:30 in the Chastain Theater. (Sorry, this is not a free event. Purchase tickets at www.prizery.com or call the box office at 434-572-8339.)
Monday, October 15 – View floral interpretations of selected art works designed by area garden clubs. 9:00-5:00 throughout the art exhibit.
Tuesday October 16 – Art Forum facilitated by Cheryle Ferguson. Meet some of the show’s artists and learn what motivates them. 7:00 in the Chastain Theater.
Thursday, October 18 – View a screening of the independent film You Are Here. Meet Tim Jeffrey, the film maker, at a reception following. This fascinating mystery-like drama looks at early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in a unique and touching way. Representatives from the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will also be present to answer questions and provide educational literature on AD and related dementias. 7:00 p.m. in the Chastain Theater. Reception sponsored by The Woodview, Seasons at the Woodview and MeadowView Terrace.
Throughout the two week show and sale school children will be visiting the exhibit for scheduled docent-led tours.
Fall 2007 Art Classes
(All classes meet at the Prizery.)
ADULT POTTERY - September 4, 11, 18 and 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
$82 for PBAA members and $92 for non-members. Make check payable to Parsons-Bruce Art Association and mail to Krista Skelton, 1720 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, VA 24592.
SATURDAY POTTERY CLASS OF EVERYONE – September 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and September 8, 15 and 22 from 1:00-3:00.
$82 for PBAA members and $92 for non-members. Make check payable to Parsons-Bruce Art Association and mail to Krista Skelton, 1720 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, VA 24592.
KIDS – DO the ART SHOW WITH MRS. SKELTON – Just for kids, see “An Affair of the Arts” show and do hands on art work. Saturday, October 13, 10:30-11:30.
$10 members and $12 non-members. Make check payable to Parsons-Bruce Art Association and mail to Krista Skelton, 1720 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, VA 24592.
NATIVE AMERICAN ART FOR KIDS – Make masks, pottery and paintings live Virginian Native Americans. October 13, 20, and 27, 1:30-2:45.
Members $27 and non-members $30. $8 supply fee. Make check payable to Parsons-Bruce Art Association and mail to Krista Skelton, 1720 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, VA 24592.
WATERCOLOR FOR CHILDREN – Paint animals like a pro. October 13, 20, 27, 3:00-4:00.
Members $27, non-members $30. $8 supply fee. Make check payable to Parsons-Bruce Art Association and mail to Krista Skelton, 1720 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, VA 24592.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON ADULT POTTERY – November 8, 15, 29 and Dec. 6, 1:30-3:30.
$82 for PBAA members and $92 for non-members. Make check payable to Parsons-Bruce Art Association and mail to Krista Skelton, 1720 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, VA 24592.
MAKE CHRISTMAS GIFTS OUT OF CLAY FOR ADULTS – November 10 and 17, 1:00-3:00 and November 19 and 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
$82 for PBAA members and $92 for non-members. Make check payable to Parsons-Bruce Art Association and mail to Krista Skelton, 1720 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, VA 24592.
MAKE CHRISTMAS GIFTS OUT OF CLAY FOR TEENS – December 1, 8, and 15, 10:00-noon and December 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
$80 for PBAA members and $85 for non-members. Make check payable to Parsons-Bruce Art Association and mail to Krista Skelton, 1720 Chamberlain Street, South Boston, VA 24592.
PORTRAITURE – For beginners. Learn how to draw the basic human face in the tradition of artists such as John Singer Sargent. Taught by Rebecca Mulwee. Tuesday October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20 and 27. 7:00-9:00.
$50 for members and $55 for non-members. To register call Rebecca Mulwee at 434-575-7394.
Film Forum at The Prizery
Sponsored by Parsons-Bruce Art Association and Friends of the Library
Sundays at 2:00 in the Chastain Theater
Cost-$1.00
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MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
THE STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS
KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS
WRITTEN ON THE WIND
WHISKEY GALORE & MR. HULOT’S HOLIDAY (summer comedy double feature)
THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO
THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR and A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (or, in England, STAIRCASE TO HEAVEN)
CHARADE
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