{"id":21922,"date":"2016-05-04T07:45:40","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T14:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=21922"},"modified":"2016-05-04T07:45:40","modified_gmt":"2016-05-04T14:45:40","slug":"friends-of-sm-librarys-54th-annual-sierra-madre-art-fair-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=21922","title":{"rendered":"Friends of SM Library’s 54th Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo by Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, click to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n

Press release posted 5\/4\/16<\/em> – The 54th Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, will be held in Memorial Park, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd., on Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Fair this year is in honor and remembrance of Nancy Doyle, who was a long-time member of the Exhibits Committee and also a much accomplished and very talented artist who participated in the Art Fair for over 20 years!<\/p>\n

Seventy-five artists, including 18 newly juried, will display and sell their works of art. Mediums include oil paintings, jewelry, watercolors, glass, wood, metal, wearable art, photography, pottery, ceramics, mixed media and weaving.\u00a0 The Art Fair will be the perfect place to treat mom to a wonderful Mother\u2019s Day gift or to buy upcoming graduation and wedding gifts, as well as to purchase pieces for your own enjoyment.<\/p>\n

The Featured Artist this year is Sarah Moore. Her \u201cRaven\u2019s Jar\u201d pottery piece will appear on all post cards, posters, flyers, and other promotional materials. Be sure to stop by her booth (#4) to admire and purchase her inspiring creations.<\/p>\n

Live Music will be featured throughout the weekend in the band shell and on the southeast lawn.\u00a0 In the Band Shell on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \u2013 Evan Marshall (Mandolin Maestro) and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Steve Trovato and Tim Kobza (Jazz-Rock-Country-Blues).\u00a0 On Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \u2013 Liam Lewis and Zac Leger (Celtic-Americana fiddles, mandolin, guitar) and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Shawn Oshmiansky presents International House of Jazz with special guests David Naiditch and Tommy Davy.<\/p>\n

On the Southeast Lawn on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon \u2013 Luckpenny (Irish) and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Bravo Celli (Cello Trio).\u00a0 On Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon — Banna Beag Mall (Irish) and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. \u2013 Mark Heyes and Phil Salazar (Bluegrass).<\/p>\n

Food vendors will be offering a variety of food and drinks. Scheduled to participate are Taquito Lover, Korean BBQ, and the Gourmet Genie Food Truck.<\/p>\n

The Friends of the Library will have a booth selling their popular sweet \u2018quick breads and the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society will be selling their famous lemonade made with rangpur limes.<\/p>\n

For the children, instructors from the Creative Arts Group have planned a craft activity called \u2018Watercolors and Sunshine.\u2019 Children will be using watercolors to create beautiful images of the sun.<\/p>\n

Be sure to stop by the Wine & Beer Garden on the front lawn of the Park.\u00a0 It will be open Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

This year we will again have a Silent Auction.\u00a0 So far, 35 artists have donated lovely, one-of-a-kind pieces for the auction which means you\u2019ll have an opportunity to bid on some really beautiful artwork and also support the Library.<\/p>\n

Volunteers and Bakers are needed! To volunteer at the Friends\u2019 booth, Friends\u2019 Food booth, Silent Auction, Wine & Beer Garden, as an area Host or Hostess or to donate baked goods, please contact Fran Garbaccio at 626-355-6536 or fgarbaccio@aol.com to let her know when and how you can help.<\/p>\n

All Proceeds from the Art Fair benefit the Sierra Madre Public Library. For more information, visit our website www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.org or call 626-355-7186. We now have a Facebook page so please Like us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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