(July 6, 2017) In addition to the swirl of events celebrating Independence Day earlier this week, Snow Hill will hold its monthly Arts on the River First Friday event tomorrow.
The festivities take place from 5-8 p.m., providing a full evening of artist receptions, musical diversions, food, drinks, and great bargains from local merchants.
Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine, on 202 West Green Street, will introduce its July featured artist, Mary Pritchard, along with works from artist Lesley Giles and a new selection of wines from the south of France.
Bishop’s Stock proprietor, Ann Coates, provided a preview of the French wines patrons can sample and purchase.
“This month we are offering wines produced by Maison Nicolas Perrin in Languedoc-Rousillon, France,” she said. “We have had other wines from this region, but they have been classic blends. July’s selections are single varietals – Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.”
July’s featured artist, Mary Pritchard, first came to Coates attention a decade ago during the annual Paint Snow Hill event.
“Many will recall Mary’s beautiful pastels of landscapes and farm buildings,” she said. “Her plein air paintings are truly small studies she then uses for larger studio paintings.”
Among the pieces displayed is “Free Boat,” which Coates noted was created during a Snow Hill study Pritchard worked on several years ago.
“Other paintings in the show are the result of Mary’s journeys away from her home in Chestertown,” she said. “They are inspired by fields and streams of the Eastern Shore, Maine’s rocks and waves, and barns and rivers of Nova Scotia.”
Bishop’s Stock will also highlight the work of English artist Lesley Giles, who currently resides in Cambridge.
“This spring Lesley and her husband visited the gallery to see if we would be receptive to seeing her work,” Coates said. “It was easy to say yes after seeing her contemporary style.”
Coates said Giles characterizes her work as “brightly colored” and “edgy.” Her landscape pieces feature less likely architectural features such as, “washing lines, derelict huts and telegraph poles.”
“Since relocating to the Eastern Shore, Lesley has found many new landscapes to explore,” Coates said. “It is very exciting to show the work of two talented pastel artists who are both inspired by coastal landscapes.”
Green Pearl Contemporary Fine Art, on 114 Pearl Street, will feature an opening night reception for photographer Ken Foto, whose exhibit, “American Dreams: Classic Motel Signs of the Southwest,” will be on display through August 25.
The Daily Brew Coffeehouse, on 213 North Washington Street, will have its first reception with photographer Joe Scukanec. The Snow Hill resident strives to capture still life, landscapes and nature images. His work is regularly displayed at the Art League of Ocean City and the Rehoboth Art League.
The Daily Brew will also have an Italian cream sodas buy one, get one sale.
The Jim Adcock Studio in the John Blair House on 106 East Green Street will be open until 8 p.m. with Adcock’s original paintings for sale. Patrons can also enjoy refreshments and live entertainment by Bruce Lokowskie of Stockton, who will perform outside on the front lawn.
For a unique piece of repurposed art, visit A Diamond on Pearl, on 111 Pearl Street, which will feature New Buoy Creations. The pieces are locally crafted using working buoys and can be displayed indoors or outdoors.
Parents looking for new reading material over the summer are invited to stop in The Corner Shoppe, on 100 West Green Street, where children’s author Anna Burger will be signing her 2015 book “Pea Soup and the Seafood Feast,” and this year’s release “The Sea Hunt.”
Burger, a native of Accomack County, Virginia, grew up on Onancock Creek. Her lifelong passion for the Chesapeake Bay began when she got her first boat at the age of 12 and was taught the nuances of crabbing and fishing by her father and grandfather.
To satisfy your inner gourmet, The Corner Shoppe will also be sampling four new additions to its roughly 50 oils and vinegars; spicy sriracha, barrel aged white, smoky and chocolate.
In addition to a variety of street vendors, Snow Hill merchants will have special sales and performers.
Local rock and roll purveyor Nick Haglich will strum some magic at Toy Town Antiques, on 207 North Washington Street, where homemade breads and desserts will also be available.
For even more musical entertainment visit the Harvest Moon Tavern, on 208 West Green Street, from 7-10 p.m. for a performance by Opposite Directions. As usual, reservations are strongly suggested.
The Blue Dog Café, on 300 North Washington Street, will keep the patriotic spirit of early July going with a performance by WW IIunes and Todd Crosby, along with co-owner Gary Weber performing from 6:30-10:30 p.m.
If your hair needs attention, the Mirror Saloon, on 216 North Washington Street, will hold a half-price walk in special from 5-8 p.m. If you can’t make it that evening they will also offer 20 percent off new appointments booked during First Friday. Additionally, free samples of all natural Davines shampoo will be available.
Sassy Boutique, on 14 West Green Street, will stay open until 8 p.m. and will offer samples of Blue Crab Bay nuts & snack mix. All handbags will be marked down 10 percent along with a half price sale on seasonal merchandise.
ReTag’d Upscale Resale, on 108 Pearl Street, will have all clothing marked down an additional 10 percent.
To aid any sweet tooth, the Olde Town Candy Company, on 102 West Green Street, will feature Chesapeake Bay Farms Milkshakes and sweet treats.
Jerry’s Wood Craft at 112 West Green Street will feature piano playing by Rachel with Sound Start Piano. Anyone interested in taking piano lessons, from toddlers to adults, can stop by between 5:30-7 p.m. to learn more.
The Pocomoke River Canoe Company, on 2 River Street, will have its model train running for all to enjoy.
First Friday in Snow Hill sponsors include: Arts on the River, Snow Hill’s Arts & Entertainment District, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the Town of Snow Hill.
The festivities take place from 5-8 p.m., providing a full evening of artist receptions, musical diversions, food, drinks, and great bargains from local merchants.
Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine, on 202 West Green Street, will introduce its July featured artist, Mary Pritchard, along with works from artist Lesley Giles and a new selection of wines from the south of France.
Bishop’s Stock proprietor, Ann Coates, provided a preview of the French wines patrons can sample and purchase.
“This month we are offering wines produced by Maison Nicolas Perrin in Languedoc-Rousillon, France,” she said. “We have had other wines from this region, but they have been classic blends. July’s selections are single varietals – Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.”
July’s featured artist, Mary Pritchard, first came to Coates attention a decade ago during the annual Paint Snow Hill event.
“Many will recall Mary’s beautiful pastels of landscapes and farm buildings,” she said. “Her plein air paintings are truly small studies she then uses for larger studio paintings.”
Among the pieces displayed is “Free Boat,” which Coates noted was created during a Snow Hill study Pritchard worked on several years ago.
“Other paintings in the show are the result of Mary’s journeys away from her home in Chestertown,” she said. “They are inspired by fields and streams of the Eastern Shore, Maine’s rocks and waves, and barns and rivers of Nova Scotia.”
Bishop’s Stock will also highlight the work of English artist Lesley Giles, who currently resides in Cambridge.
“This spring Lesley and her husband visited the gallery to see if we would be receptive to seeing her work,” Coates said. “It was easy to say yes after seeing her contemporary style.”
Coates said Giles characterizes her work as “brightly colored” and “edgy.” Her landscape pieces feature less likely architectural features such as, “washing lines, derelict huts and telegraph poles.”
“Since relocating to the Eastern Shore, Lesley has found many new landscapes to explore,” Coates said. “It is very exciting to show the work of two talented pastel artists who are both inspired by coastal landscapes.”
Green Pearl Contemporary Fine Art, on 114 Pearl Street, will feature an opening night reception for photographer Ken Foto, whose exhibit, “American Dreams: Classic Motel Signs of the Southwest,” will be on display through August 25.
The Daily Brew Coffeehouse, on 213 North Washington Street, will have its first reception with photographer Joe Scukanec. The Snow Hill resident strives to capture still life, landscapes and nature images. His work is regularly displayed at the Art League of Ocean City and the Rehoboth Art League.
The Daily Brew will also have an Italian cream sodas buy one, get one sale.
The Jim Adcock Studio in the John Blair House on 106 East Green Street will be open until 8 p.m. with Adcock’s original paintings for sale. Patrons can also enjoy refreshments and live entertainment by Bruce Lokowskie of Stockton, who will perform outside on the front lawn.
For a unique piece of repurposed art, visit A Diamond on Pearl, on 111 Pearl Street, which will feature New Buoy Creations. The pieces are locally crafted using working buoys and can be displayed indoors or outdoors.
Parents looking for new reading material over the summer are invited to stop in The Corner Shoppe, on 100 West Green Street, where children’s author Anna Burger will be signing her 2015 book “Pea Soup and the Seafood Feast,” and this year’s release “The Sea Hunt.”
Burger, a native of Accomack County, Virginia, grew up on Onancock Creek. Her lifelong passion for the Chesapeake Bay began when she got her first boat at the age of 12 and was taught the nuances of crabbing and fishing by her father and grandfather.
To satisfy your inner gourmet, The Corner Shoppe will also be sampling four new additions to its roughly 50 oils and vinegars; spicy sriracha, barrel aged white, smoky and chocolate.
In addition to a variety of street vendors, Snow Hill merchants will have special sales and performers.
Local rock and roll purveyor Nick Haglich will strum some magic at Toy Town Antiques, on 207 North Washington Street, where homemade breads and desserts will also be available.
For even more musical entertainment visit the Harvest Moon Tavern, on 208 West Green Street, from 7-10 p.m. for a performance by Opposite Directions. As usual, reservations are strongly suggested.
The Blue Dog Café, on 300 North Washington Street, will keep the patriotic spirit of early July going with a performance by WW IIunes and Todd Crosby, along with co-owner Gary Weber performing from 6:30-10:30 p.m.
If your hair needs attention, the Mirror Saloon, on 216 North Washington Street, will hold a half-price walk in special from 5-8 p.m. If you can’t make it that evening they will also offer 20 percent off new appointments booked during First Friday. Additionally, free samples of all natural Davines shampoo will be available.
Sassy Boutique, on 14 West Green Street, will stay open until 8 p.m. and will offer samples of Blue Crab Bay nuts & snack mix. All handbags will be marked down 10 percent along with a half price sale on seasonal merchandise.
ReTag’d Upscale Resale, on 108 Pearl Street, will have all clothing marked down an additional 10 percent.
To aid any sweet tooth, the Olde Town Candy Company, on 102 West Green Street, will feature Chesapeake Bay Farms Milkshakes and sweet treats.
Jerry’s Wood Craft at 112 West Green Street will feature piano playing by Rachel with Sound Start Piano. Anyone interested in taking piano lessons, from toddlers to adults, can stop by between 5:30-7 p.m. to learn more.
The Pocomoke River Canoe Company, on 2 River Street, will have its model train running for all to enjoy.
First Friday in Snow Hill sponsors include: Arts on the River, Snow Hill’s Arts & Entertainment District, the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the Town of Snow Hill.