<strong>Mother’s Day concert set in Bean Blossom</strong>
BEAN BLOSSOM — The Hammer and the Hatchet will perform at St. David’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, May 9 at 7 p.m. They will perform Americana standards as well as some original songs.
All are welcome to bring a blanket and sit on the lawn, bring a snack or a picnic dinner.
Social distancing and wearing masks when not eating will be followed.
<strong>Many Art Week activities scheduled in mid-May</strong>
Peaceful Valley Heritage will present a new event called Art Week May 10-15.
Anchoring this week will be the dedication of the new Indiana Historical Marker, “Art Colony of Brown County.” The unveiling will be Thursday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. at the northeast corner of the Village Green.
A short list of speakers will be present, including Indiana Lt. Gov. <strong>Suzanne Crouch, Casey Pfeiffer</strong> from the Indiana Historical Bureau, <strong>James Glass</strong> from Historic Preservation and Heritage Consulting, <strong>Mark Dollase</strong> with Indiana Landmarks, Brown County Schools Superintendent <strong>Laura Hammack</strong> and Nashville Town Council President <strong>Jane Gore</strong>. All are invited to attend and there will be plenty of space for social distancing.
Two events will highlight the collaboration between PVH and Brown County Schools.
On Monday, May 10, the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, will host visual arts awards for children at 7 p.m. Due to COVID, it is unknown at this time exactly how many people can be in the building at any given time. There will be additional announcements stating whether awards will be given in shifts or all at once.
The show at the Brown County Art Gallery will remain up for at least a week so parents, grandparents, friends and family can view at their leisure if they could not make it on the 10th or if COVID restrictions reduced the number that could attend on that day.
Wednesday, May 12, the Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., will feature the finalists for the essay contest awards. This event is also at 7 p.m.
A Kid’s Day event will be Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Village Green.
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<li>11 a.m. to noon: <strong>The Foster Twins</strong>, old-time bluegrass music</li>
<li>Noon to 1 p.m.: Magic show by <strong>Briar Cox</strong></li>
<li>1 to 2 p.m.: Reptile show from <strong>Liz Marthaler</strong> of Brown County State Park</li>
<li>2 to 3 p.m.: <strong>Angie Aumage</strong> and her band</li>
<li>3 to 4 p.m.: <strong>Allie Billie</strong>, indie/pop music</li>
<li>4 to 5 p.m.: Music by <strong>Nate Tipton</strong></li>
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Local artist <strong>Anabel Hopkins</strong> will offer a free art session from 2 to 3 p.m. for children, teaching fluid acrylic painting.
Art Association of Brown County members will be on the Village Green each day doing plein air painting, weather permitting.
Contact <strong>Lorna Reichmann</strong> at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> to volunteer for the event.
PVH is also seeking storytellers for an undetermined time/day, possibly on the courthouse lawn. Anyone wanting to assist with these events can call <strong>Jim Schultz</strong> at 812-988-7485.
<strong>New spring exhibits hanging at art guild</strong>
The Brown County Art Guild, 48 S. Van Buren St., has new spring exhibits on show now through June 26.
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<li>The Annual Spring Member Artist Exhibition and sale features the works of award-winning member artists available for purchase.</li>
<li>"The Abstraction" special exhibition and sale demonstrates the talents of celebrated abstract artists.</li>
<li>The "Spring Is In the Air" historic collection and exhibit is in the loft of the gallery and features a collection of portraits, landscapes and still life paintings.</li>
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The guild also will hold art workshops this year:
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<li><strong>The Art of Painting Flowers in the Vase and Garden</strong>, Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26. Paint with artist Pam Newell on a Brown County estate, focusing on floral paintings. The cost is $350; location will be disclosed upon registration.</li>
<li><strong>Tad Retz Painting Workshop</strong>, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11. Retz specializes in landscapes but is known for painting any subject by which he’s inspired. Discover the "alla prima" oil painting process and paint alongside a photo of choice. The cost is $495 for non-members. Lunch is included; materials are not provided.</li>
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For more information, visit <a href="http://browncountyartguild.org">browncountyartguild.org</a> or call 812-988-6185.
