Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Now in its 19th year, Washington County Historical Society's longest running annual event features the artwork of Peters resident Arlene Popko.
A Peters Township resident will be showcasing her artwork at Washington County Historical Society's longest running annual event, now in its 19th year. Artist Arlene Popko of Venetia returns to "Art in the Garden" at the LeMoyne House in Washington on Sunday, Sept. 9, from 2-6 p.m. The event features original artwork from 65 renowned area artists and combines live music, delicious hors d'oeuvres, kids' activities and beautiful artwork. Last year's event attracted hundreds of supporters and three Peters natives were part of the artisan lineup. Tickets are $20 and part of the proceeds benefit the LeMoyne House, Pennsylvania’s first National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad, and its programs. “Eighteen years ago we came up …
Monday, September 12, 2011
Three Peters Township artists were among more than 60 who took part in the annual event to support the Washington County Historical Society.
Except for a couple of passing showers early on, the 18th annual Art in the Garden program in Madeleine’s Garden at the LeMoyne House in Washington had the perfect Sunday afternoon. More than 60 artisans, including three Peters natives, and photographers from Washington County displayed their best works and sold them to a well-dressed crowd of visitors, with part of the proceeds benefiting the LeMoyne House and its programs. “This is a major fundraiser for the historical society,” said local artist Ray Forquer, a board member and part of the Art in the Garden committee. “Eighteen years ago we came up with the idea to create a miniature arts show to make the works of the artists more affordable. It’s really taken off from there.” Forquer …
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Here are 10 events happening in and around Peters this weekend. What are you doing to remember 9/11? Tell us in the comments.
1. Duquesne Light and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Honor Lighting Memorials Where/When: 10th Street façade of the Courtyard Marriott and David L. Lawrence Convention Center garage façade, Sept. 7 to 18, dusk to midnight Why Go?: Duquesne Light and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present two temporary lighting memorials for the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. The memorials are meant for people to gather and reflect on the events of that historical day. Click here to read more about these extraordinary projects. Pricing: Free 2. Movie Night Where/When: Peters Township Public Library, Thursday, 6-7:45 p.m. Why Go?: It's movie night at the library! Come to the library for popcorn, candy and the movie Rio. No tickets necessary. Simply …
