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ARTS COUNCIL OF PRESTON COUNTY OPEN HOUSE

Gail Anderson Vincent, clay artist, will host an open house for the Arts Council of Preston County in her studio and gallery at 137A S. Price St., Kingwood, WV, on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1. In addition to her own pottery and jewelry, the gallery highlights the workmanship and products of juried artists from the Arts Council of Preston County. Some of the featured work includes multimedia paintings, oil paintings, pottery, jewelry, wood products, Appalachian music, contemporary felt art, baskets, body lotions, and much more.

The open house will be held on Friday, November 30, from 5-10pm. Musical entertainment, starting with Christmas carols by JoAnn Peterson, will include an old time jam with Bob Shank and Friends - Jake Pitzer, Jason Jaros, Mike Furbee, Bob Spangler and Chris Bern. Also featured will be singer/ song writer spots with Jim Savarino, Keith Pitzer and Jason Jaros. Saturday, December 1, the event will be from 12pm-9pm with music throughout the day. At 2:00 pm a barbershop quartet, The Men of Accord, will sing followed by Cat McConnell and others. Beginning at 5pm will be Keith and Joan Pitzer with guests Bob Shank and Jake Pitzer with sets throughout the evening. Refreshments will be served both days.

This event provides a wonderful opportunity to view some of Preston County's finest art work and to shop for those special and unique Christmas gifts that showcase an amazing array of talent. For more information call 329-0017.