(April 6, 2017) With warmer weather and a slew of special openings, the April Arts on the River First Friday in Snow Hill is shaping up to be a busy event.
Snow Hill Grant Administrator Ann Gibb said there are numerous highlights for patrons to look forward to, starting at 5 p.m.
“The Purnell museum has a new event, the Lower Shore Land trust has something special, Toy Town is opening,” she said. “It’s a big deal. This is one not to miss.”
Gibb said another new business, ReTag’d Upscale Resale at 108 Pearl Street, would hold a soft opening at 5 p.m. The store features new and gently worn clothes and home décor, along with handmade and locally crafted goods.
The Lower Shore Land Trust, on 100 River Street, will sponsor a meet and greet with artist Ellen Lawler from 5-8 p.m. to highlight her watercolor paintings, which are inspired by regional nature and wildlife. Lawler, who recently retired from the biology department at Salisbury University, has spent extensive time in the field observing, photographing and sketching the natural beauty of the Lower Shore.
The Julia A. Purnell Museum will host an opening reception for a new exhibit honoring Dr. Robert C. LaMar, who served as Snow Hill’s town doctor for 60 years. The community is invited to enjoy light refreshments and share memories of Dr. LaMar from 5-7 p.m.
Local art galleries will have special offerings, including the Jim Adcock Studio in the John Blair House on 106 East Green Street, which will have new paintings on display and entertainment by Charlie “The Uke of Earl” Flagiello.
Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine will host a showing of new work by Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride, along with a sampling of wines from Catalonia, Spain.
Green Pearl Contemporary Fine Art, on 114 Pearl Street, will feature a reception for artist Chris Harkai from 5-8 p.m. The “Sea Steading” exhibit will be on display through April 22.
There will also be a full slate of live music on the night’s agenda.
The Blue Dog Café, on 300 North Washington Street, will feature WWIIunes.
The Daily Brew Coffeehouse, on 213 North Washington Street, will have a performance by area favorite Nick Haglich.
Harvest Moon Tavern, on 208 West Green Street, will have Sean Loomis playing from 7-10 p.m. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Visitors at Jerry’s Wood Craft, on 112 West Green Street, can enter a drawing to win a four-foot tall “Gerry the Giraffe” from Melissa and Doug toys. No purchase is required for the drawing, which will be held on April 14. The winner is not required to be in attendance.
Just down the block, Olde Town Candy Co., on 102 West Green Street, will have loads of Easter candy on hand, along with hand-dipped ice cream from Chesapeake Bay Farms.
Additionally, Gibb said there would be a variety of street vendors selling arts and crafts, as well as cottage industry items.
“We’re trying to build vendors and our group of people,” she said.
To encourage participation, the town does not currently charge a fee for vendors, Gibb said.
“We just want them to set up a table and sell their wares,” she said. “We want people to come to town and enjoy being in downtown Snow Hill.”
Although Snow Hill holds Arts on the River First Friday every month but January, Gibb said Mother Nature typically impacts attendance figures.
“We’re hoping for good weather, because it brings out more people,” she said. “It starts to pick up steam in the spring.”
The evening’s events, sponsored by Arts on the River, Snow Hill’s Art and Entertainment District and the Town of Snow Hill, generally wrap up by 8 p.m. The Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment provide additional funding.
Snow Hill Grant Administrator Ann Gibb said there are numerous highlights for patrons to look forward to, starting at 5 p.m.
“The Purnell museum has a new event, the Lower Shore Land trust has something special, Toy Town is opening,” she said. “It’s a big deal. This is one not to miss.”
Gibb said another new business, ReTag’d Upscale Resale at 108 Pearl Street, would hold a soft opening at 5 p.m. The store features new and gently worn clothes and home décor, along with handmade and locally crafted goods.
The Lower Shore Land Trust, on 100 River Street, will sponsor a meet and greet with artist Ellen Lawler from 5-8 p.m. to highlight her watercolor paintings, which are inspired by regional nature and wildlife. Lawler, who recently retired from the biology department at Salisbury University, has spent extensive time in the field observing, photographing and sketching the natural beauty of the Lower Shore.
The Julia A. Purnell Museum will host an opening reception for a new exhibit honoring Dr. Robert C. LaMar, who served as Snow Hill’s town doctor for 60 years. The community is invited to enjoy light refreshments and share memories of Dr. LaMar from 5-7 p.m.
Local art galleries will have special offerings, including the Jim Adcock Studio in the John Blair House on 106 East Green Street, which will have new paintings on display and entertainment by Charlie “The Uke of Earl” Flagiello.
Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine will host a showing of new work by Lynne Lockhart and Kirk McBride, along with a sampling of wines from Catalonia, Spain.
Green Pearl Contemporary Fine Art, on 114 Pearl Street, will feature a reception for artist Chris Harkai from 5-8 p.m. The “Sea Steading” exhibit will be on display through April 22.
There will also be a full slate of live music on the night’s agenda.
The Blue Dog Café, on 300 North Washington Street, will feature WWIIunes.
The Daily Brew Coffeehouse, on 213 North Washington Street, will have a performance by area favorite Nick Haglich.
Harvest Moon Tavern, on 208 West Green Street, will have Sean Loomis playing from 7-10 p.m. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Visitors at Jerry’s Wood Craft, on 112 West Green Street, can enter a drawing to win a four-foot tall “Gerry the Giraffe” from Melissa and Doug toys. No purchase is required for the drawing, which will be held on April 14. The winner is not required to be in attendance.
Just down the block, Olde Town Candy Co., on 102 West Green Street, will have loads of Easter candy on hand, along with hand-dipped ice cream from Chesapeake Bay Farms.
Additionally, Gibb said there would be a variety of street vendors selling arts and crafts, as well as cottage industry items.
“We’re trying to build vendors and our group of people,” she said.
To encourage participation, the town does not currently charge a fee for vendors, Gibb said.
“We just want them to set up a table and sell their wares,” she said. “We want people to come to town and enjoy being in downtown Snow Hill.”
Although Snow Hill holds Arts on the River First Friday every month but January, Gibb said Mother Nature typically impacts attendance figures.
“We’re hoping for good weather, because it brings out more people,” she said. “It starts to pick up steam in the spring.”
The evening’s events, sponsored by Arts on the River, Snow Hill’s Art and Entertainment District and the Town of Snow Hill, generally wrap up by 8 p.m. The Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment provide additional funding.