Much To Do Downtown

Hudson resident Patty Reeves took a trip to Main Street over the weekend and captured some shots with her new camera. Read her words about some of the art she saw.

Saturday had two art happenings downtown: the Art Show and the Homemade Holiday Gifts Shop. 

The Guild had several artists present with a wide selection of handmade jewelry, clay built pottery, paintings, cards and other items. The studio, which houses ongoing classes, and the main gallery were both filled with art.

On November 19 and 20, the Guild (6206 Jefferson Street, New Port Richey) will again have the open house. http://www.westpascoartguild.org/ (727) 841-7732.

The Progress Energy Gallery (6231 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey) has created a Gift shop with selections created by local artists. Featured are hand loomed coats and ponchos, one of a kind fine art jewelry, thrown pottery, stained glass, metal sculpted art and holiday ornaments. There is also a large selection of smaller gift items. 

http://www.nprgallery.com/ (727) 848-6500

I was at the Gallery for Saturday's show and noticed artists have priced their work seemingly aware of our economy. I found much of the pieces uniquely designed yet affordably priced.  The steady flow of browsers and buyers seemed pleased with their gift finds. The Gallery shop will run through the end of December.

I also learned that rehearsals are going on at the Richey Suncoast Theatre (6237 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey) for The Christmas Glitz. The brochure reads: "Another fun Christmas show with all the laughs & music that makes this show a sell out every year!"  Performances will be November 25-27 and December 2-4.

http://www.richeysuncoasttheatre.com/(727) 842-6777
 
While the Guild and Gallery house their events, they also will be present this upcoming weekend at the upcoming.  http://www.pascoecofest.com/

Not only is the full schedule of events at the website, users may also scan the PEF QR code to their Smart phones or text PEF to 82672 to opt in and bookmark event details and locations to navigate this event which is in multiple locations throughout the weekend.