Arts / Humanities

House and carriagePromoting the arts and humanities is an important part of Rekindle the Spirit’s mission. The Arts & Humanities committee provides a wide variety of programs and activities, by drawing on the rich cultural heritage and the enormous individual talents available in the surrounding area. Many activities are hands-on or demonstrations in the fields of traditional art, crafts, music, literature, theater, media arts and folk art. By making these art and music-related activities available we can supplement the area’s school programs and instill an appreciation for the resources in our communities. We encourage other groups to work with us on projects at the wonderful setting of the Manley-Bohlayer farm.

 


2009 Activities

All activities will be held at the beautiful Manley-Bohlayer Farm unless otherwise stated. The farm is located in the endless mountains just off Rout 414 3 miles east of Canton PA.

Art Exhibit and Sale - Nature/Wildlife

April 17 and 18

Friday, April 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Bob Crain Watercolor and photography of Pennsylvania wildlife

Tim Mateer Wildlife from Alaska to Africa in photos

Hal Jenkins Award winning wildlife carvings

 

Birdbaths and Stepping Stones

May 5 and 7

This activity will feature members of the Canton Garden Club demonstrating and assisting participants in making sand cast birdbaths and/or stepping stones. This will be a two step activity requiring two days to complete. Fee of $10.00

Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

For registration and more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Art Exhibit and Sale - Paintings

May 15 and 16

Friday, May 15 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 16 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Aleta Yarrow Fantastical designs

Connie Sickler Still life

Lisa Darrow Watercolors

Alisha Bolt  Watercolors, pastels and oils

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Art Exhibit and Sale - Pottery

June 19 and 20

Friday, June 19 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 20 11:00 AM to 4 PM

 Gail Jones- Mosaics,Glass

Gail Fulkerson - Pottery 

Victoria Thompson-Hess Tiles

 Deb Parsons- Glass Fusion

Linda Campbell- pottery

Ryan Rizzo- pottery

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

 

Free Children's Workshop

June 24      This class is full.

12:00 to 3:00 no fee

Fun with Beginning Photography

Instructor: Brian Bell

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Free Children's Workshop

July 1       This class is full.

12:00 to 3:00 no fee

Rhythm in Music

Instructor: Mary Knysh

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Free Children's Workshop

July 8      This class is full.

12:00 to 3:00 no fee

Fantasy Doors in Pottery

Instructor: Gail Jones

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Free Children's Workshop

July 15       This class is full.

12:00 to 3:00 no fee

Fiber Art and Weaving

Instructor: Joy McCracken

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

 

Art Exhibit and Sale - Fabric Art

July 17 and 18

Friday, July 17 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Saturday, July 18 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Peggy Lauver- felting

Ruth Ann Miller Weavings

Joy McCraken   Weavings/Spinning

Gina Kellogg Quilted wall hangings

Tiffany Ohmeiss Quilted designs

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Free Children's Workshop

July 22    This class is full.

12:00 to 3:00 no fee

Paper Art: Marbling and Bookbinding

Instructor: Tiffany Ohnmeiss

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Free Children's Workshop

July 29     This class is full.

12:00 to 3:00 no fee

Paint and Collage of a Favorite Animal

Instructor: Marilyn Seeling

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Endless Mountain Music Festival Concert - Honoring Patricia Lutomski Owens 

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

7:00 PM Call 570-787-7800 for tickets

Rekindle the Spirit, Inc is honored to be the site of the first Endless Mountain Music Festival concert in the Canton area.  This concert will honor Patricia Lutomski Owens, past president of Rekindle the Spirit.  The concert will be held in the beautiful Manley-Bohlayer House.  This will be an evening with a quartet of world-class musicians playing a variety of classical pieces.  Betty and Elizabeth Landon will help to make the evening a very special event.   Wine and cheese reception to follow.

Much more information to follow. See the Endless Mountain Music Festival web site at www.endlessmountain.net for information and ticket sales.  Or you may call 570-673-5500 and ask for Marcie for details.


 

Watercolor Workshop

Thursday, August 6

Connecticut artist, Marija McCarthy native of Yugoslavia is the featured instructor for this class.  There will be a limited number of students accepted.  There is a  $35.00 fee for this class.  For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

Art Exhibit and Sale - Watercolor and Oil Painting

August 14 and 15

Friday, August 14 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Saturday, August 15 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Doree Tanner

Sadie Allen

Evy Dobbs

Holly Patton Shull


For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Kathleen. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Kathleen.

 

 

Paris Jazz Night

Evening of Saturday, August 22          7:00 to 10:00 PM


Tickets for this event are $15.00 per person. Please call 570-673-3985 for reservations and tickets.

Come spend an evening in a Paris sidewalk cafe recreated at the historic Manley-Bohlayer Farm. Flora Eyster, Steve Catania and Ed Shoal will entertain all with their wonderful jazz trio. There will be music, beverages, hors d' oeuvres, pastries and coffees. This will be a special evening to enjoy the beauty of a summer evening in the endless mountains.

 

 

Schoolhouse Event

Saturday, September 19   beginning at 11:30 AM

Exhibits of photos, memorabilia from teachers and students of 1 and 2 room schoolhouses in our area. The Hoagland school will be featured.

More information to follow.

For more information call 570-673-5500 and leave a message for Roberta. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Roberta.

 

 

Art Exhibit and Sale - Sculpture

September 18 and 19

Friday, September 18 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Saturday, September 19 11:00AM to 4:00 PM

Mark Robbins Wood turning

Donna Shaffer Wood and Stone

Kris Robbins Metal sculpture

John Bogle Wood sculpture

 

 

 

Pennsylvania Apple 'n Cheese Festival Fine Art and Photography Show

Saturday, October 3 10:00 to 6:00 and Sunday October 4, 10:00 to 4:00

This show is free with admission to the Apple 'n Cheese Festival. It show cases fine art and photography from local artists as well as artists from southern New York, New Jersey and much of the state of Pennsylvania.

For more information call 570-673-7222 and leave a message for Marcie. Or email rekindlethespiritinc@yahoo.com attention Marcie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Arts and Humanities programs of the past have included workshops and programs in fine arts, literature and folk crafts, along with an antique appraisal and auction, a blacksmithing workshop and fun days for children playing “old fashioned” lawn games. Check our Photo album for pictures of past activities.