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17th Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts & Craft Show - July 28, 2008
STOCKBRIDGE - The 17th Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts and Crafts Show is scheduled for August 16 and 17 at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. More than 80 jury-selected artists and crafters will display their work ranging from paintings to ceramics, firberware to glass blowing.
Among the artisans will be Lisa Blake, a nationally acclaimed ceramic artist of West Chesterfield, NH. Lisa has evolved a line of plates, bowls, platters, and unique serving dishes in bright turquoise, blue and yellow/sepia patterns that please admirers and customers wherever she exhibits. Debra Hitter, Ms. Sticks of Castleton, NY will offer one of a kind, creative walking sticks made mostly from fallen branches from Mother Nature. Other exhibitors will include Melissa Dooley of Vasselboro, ME exhibiting her art glass sculptures and Ellen Howard of Pawlet, VT offering hand dyed scarves, throws and pillows.
Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the Arts & Crafts Show is $5.00 per car. Light refreshments will be offered during show hours at the Chamber Café sponsored by The Red Lion Inn. Arts & Crafts Show patrons who wish to stroll the grounds of the Botanical Garden will receive a discount off regular admission.
Founded in 1934, the Berkshire Botanical Garden is one of the country’s oldest horticultural centers. The 15 acres feature intimate landscaped gardens, intricately designed and historic herb gardens, vibrant annual and perennial beds, colorful demonstration vegetable gardens, a pond garden, rose garden, children’s garden and woodland trail. The Garden is located on the corner of Routes 183 & 102 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and is within 2 1/2 hours of Boston or New York City by car.
This annual event is organized by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber with 100 members is an advocate for Stockbridge area business. Each year the Stockbridge Chamber sponsors such programs as the Stockbridge Scholarship Fund, the Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas event and the Stockbridge Children’s Halloween Parade & Party. In addition the Chamber produces the widely distributed Stockbridge Welcomes You brochure, offers a Lodging Availability Hotline service, and responds to all inquires made to the office located at 6 Elm Street in Stockbridge.
For more information, contact the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce at 413-298-5200 or info@stockbridgechamber.org. |
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