Havre de Grace
CULTURAL ARTS
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The ARTS Directory Listing
Artists & Galleries Auditions/Plays Decoy Carvers Healing Arts Music Performing Arts Photographers Writers
Sponsored by the A&E committee of Havre de Grace Main Street, showcasing the work of Harford County Artists and Artisans.
CELEBRATE & VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
(gallery) 443-686-1648
500-B Warren Street (just off Union Avenue)
ArtUnion
EXHIBITS: Weeknights: 5-8pm / Sat. 11-5/ Sun. 1-5 or by Appt.
Also home of the Havre de Grace
PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION
Sept 15 - 18, 2010
Havre de Grace ARTS COMMISSION
City of Havre de Grace
PO Box 98, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-5425
Where MUSIC IS MAGIC...
EVERY FRIDAY EVENING: Anything Goes Drum Circle
Havre de Grace Campus, Warren & No. Union,
5:30 - 6:30pm
All kinds of rhythms and beats will be explored, created and performed. OPEN TO ALL music lovers from age 10 - 110! Instruments will be provided or bring your djembe, conga, bongo drums, castanets and claves! NO EXPERIENCE REQ'D.
NO REGISTRATION FORM. Just drop on by and enjoy.
Donation of $5/person is requested. Thanks.
INFO FOR BOTH LOCATIONS:
*Bel Air Campus - 701 Churchville Road, Bel Air
**Havre de Grace Campus -500 Warren Street, HdG
(Corner of Warren and No. Union)
410-399-9900 or e-mail them
OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
Tidewater Players 
the Community Theater of Havre de Grace
is offering their newest performance.
Check back or visit their websitee-mail or call: 410-939-5046
Plays are performed at The Opera House
in Havre de Grace
121 N. Union Ave - next to the firehouse
Door is to the left (facing the bldg) and upstairs
LOST IN YONKERS by Neil Simon
Sept. 17 - Oct. 2, 2010
Directed by Rob Oppel. Lost in Yonkers is about finding one's way through the tangled web of fmaily relationships without losing the sense of self or send of humor. Set in Yonkers, NY in 1942, the play focuses on two young brothers, Arty and Jay, left in the care of their feuding relatives, Grandma Kurnitz and Aunt Bella. Hailed by The New York Post as "The Best play Simon ever wrote."
Visit the Tidewater Players website for tickets!
ARTIST & GALLERY DIRECTORY
Carol Albert, oil and acrylic artist, she hopes her art causes one to pause, reflect and give attention to the beauty around us. 410-638-1079
ARTS by the BAY Gallery, 500-B Warren Street, HdG. Operated by the Arts & Entertainment Committee of Havre de Grace Main Street, this gallery features up and coming Harford County artists, musicians, writers, poets, and more. They also offer art classes, rental of the gallery for corporate and private functions, and much more. Info: 443-686-1648
Art Pantheon, explore and enjoy our colorful world as seen through the eyes of artist, Dee Foe. Plus her wide collection of buttons, (thus the "Button Lady"), marbles, antiques and collectibles and much more. 327 St John Street in Havre de Grace. 410-942-1390
ArtUnion Gallery, our newest gallery is located at 214 No. Union Street, Havre de Grace. Call 410-939-9342 for exhibit info and hours. Ongoing exhibits, classes, artist receptions.
Atelier de Teresa is a clay studio owned by sculptor, Teresa Yost. Located in Havre de Grace.
Phone: 443-243-8078, e-mail her or visit her website. Her latest creations, the new GO GREEN TURTLES and earlier bronzes are now prominently displayed and for sale in the new Gallery 301 at The Picture Show, 301 St. John Street. (See below)
(The) Art Rooms, the only fully equipped, professional art supply store in Harford & Cecil counties, 119 N. Washington Street. 410-939-6424
The Avenue Stained Glass Studio, located at 201 N. Union Ave., HdG offers custom designed projects, retail gifts and supplies for other stained glass artists. OPEN by appt only. Phone: 410-939-8790 or e-mail Rita and Marie.
Barnes Leigh Creative offers quality photo restoration with an artist's eye and a computer savvy expertise. 410-942-0114
Ezra Berger creates beautiful wall murals, faux paintings, custom works and fine art paintings. His works can be seen at the Laurrapin Grille (all over the walls in the pub) and in many private homes and other businesses and galleries.
443-207-3533
Elementary Design by Watson, Inc offers graphic design & multimedia marketing plus fine art projects. 410-297-9888
Faces 'n Places Art Studio, located at 215 N. Washington Suite A, HdG, is where Janice Frederick works in oils and acrylics. Portraits are her specialty. Phone: 410-642-6455
Anne Fullem, graphic artist offering a beautiful creative touch to everything, contact her at 410-939-2111 e-mail her
Liz Arango-Howshallis a contemporary impressionistic painter. Her artwork is a blend of impressionism and realism. Visit her at The ART ROOMS. 410-939-6424
OnBoard Graphic Design specializes in small business graphic design needs.
410-591-4621
Alice Humphries- freelance artist specializing in home & business portraits.
410-679-6246
(The) Painted Lady, located at 467 Franklin Street, offers an an eclectic choice of art jewelry, apparel, handpainted furniture, home decor. Do It Yourself (DIY) seminars PLUS they can help you create the space you'll love.
410-939-4146
(The) Picture Show, located at 301 St. John St., HdG has offered professional custom framing since 1973 as well as local artwork and a selection of fine prints. Phone: 410-939-0738
Riverview Gallery, located at 224 N. Washington Street, in the front lobby of the HdG Corporate Center. Offering works of local artists PLUS! 410-939-6401
Kelly Singleton, Wildlife Artist with works in private collections and regional and national shows.With stunning realism, she strives to portray her subjects and their natural habitats. Whether she chooses to use watercolor, oil, pastel, or acrylic, she is able to breathe life into her subjects. 410-939-1043
STUDIO 432, actually located in Perryville (just across the Susquehanna River) at 432 Aiken Avenue, is a Vivid, Visionary, and Very, Very Cool gallery. Presenting works in wood, glass, silk & metal from over 3 dozen artists. Stop by and say 'hi' to Sue! 410-642-6749
White Rabbet Gallery & Custom Framing, LLC offers works of art in various mediums ~ a unique blend of fun and nonsense and serious! Enjoy the exciting metal sculptures by "Tom E." White Rabbet is also a custom frame shop. Between Bourbon St. & Congress Ave. at 113 S. Washington St., HdG Tina Schueler-Parks, owner/ artisan
410-939-2070
Decoy Carvers
Vincenti Decoys – 353 Pennington Avenue - offers a huge selection of decoys for the collector’s shelf or your first purchase. Shop for all your waterfowl related needs - paints, patterns, books, tools, supplies. And many more wonderful waterfowl related gifts. 410-734-7709
Healing Arts
Musicians & Singers
Paul Howshall a quote from Paul:
"Music is not just the black dots on the white paper - it`s what happens when those black dots on the white paper go into your heart, and come out again, through your instrument."
Contact Paul for performances - solo, trio or quartet jazz
at the ART ROOMS, 199 N. Washington St. 410-939-6424
John Turner - playing with The Jazz Trio or Red Dog or The Difference and others. The unique gift of this talented drummer and song writer is his remark-able ability to discover equally talented and passionate musicians to play with.
John's dedication to giving an audience a great time rings true whether it's a 4th of July street party, a quiet jazz trio in your favorite restaurant, or dancin' on the deck at MacGregor's in Havre de Grace .Contact John.
Performing Arts
Maryland Conservatory of Musicis a non profit organization committed to the musical education of children and adults in a fun, positive environment.
Havre de Grace Campus, 500 Warren St. (corner of N. Union and Warren), Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Main Location: 701 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, Maryland 21014
410-399-9900
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TIDEWATER PLAYERS
Check their site or keep watch in our Calendar of Events
Photographers
Peter Barnett - experts at converting your ideas and desires into timeless visual expressions. Local photograher offers complete and exciting wedding packages.
443-243-0094
Michael Grubb - local artist who has captured the essence of Havre de Grace from so many vantage points as well as beautiful portraits of our 'local characters.' Mike is also an awesome wedding photographer. E-mail Mike or call 443-307-5150
Leo Heppner - local photographer that you've probably seen around town. Leo captures pretty much every event that's happening! Add his 'Nor'easter Girls' and I'm sure you've heard of him. Schedule him for the next event you want chronicled with film. 410-939-6247
Amy Kehring, design & photography, photography, web design, branding, brochures, illustration, freelance writing, graphic design 410-245-4445
Otis Photography, capturing your special moments, portraits, weddings, special events, advertising and product photography 410-920-7888
Writers
Harford Literary and Poetry Society
Karen Green - writer (among many other talents) read about her here.
Bobbie Hinman - the fairy lady - award winning writer of The Knot Fairy, The Sock Fairy and now The Belly Button Fairy. Visit her website to learn more, listen to her song, and see how these fairies are part of your day!
Irna Jay, read about the beautiful photography book of Havre de Grace created by this talented woman here.
Lu Maistros - read this author's rib-tickling experiences of Growing Up Cold in the 50s and her just released book, Growing Up Colder.. No matter your age or gender, this one's too funny to ignore!
Colleen Webster, writer-poet-teacher