Anything Goes! on Thursday, February 4th...

It has come to our attention that many don’t know about how the opening receptions at Firehouse Gallery have expanded to Art Strolls at Walnut Beach, becoming a wonderful experience…SO, do come visit us and “be a pART of ART” by experiencing “for the LOVE OF heARTS” on February 4th!!

Come in out of the cold....Get warm from the excitement...

Starting at 6:00 pm an opening reception for “No Theme Exhibit” at Firehouse Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue begins. A juried show, The MFAC Firehouse Art Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the 2010 season of Art Exhibits at the Firehouse Art Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT. The exhibit, Non-Themed, opens on February 4 and runs through March 4 at Firehouse Gallery. The juror, Sophia Gevas, Director of the Art Gallery at Sacred Heart University, has had twenty years of experience as Director of the Contemporary Art Gallery at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT. She has a BFA from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and studied art in France. She is also teaching Art History as well as drawing and painting at Sacred Heart. As juror she will also choose the first, second and third place awards for which there are monetary prizes.

The Non-Themed exhibit gives the artists the opportunity to choose their own subject. It lets them express their own visual idea of a favorite topic, being a landscape, a still-life, a portrait, figures, land, sea or interiors, anything that expresses the artist’s inner self in a two-dimensional or sculptural piece. The medium is also of the artist’s choice, it can be oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, prints such as mono-prints, etching, intaglio or a combination of the various techniques. Sculptural pieces may be of clay, stone, Paper Mache or wood.

Meander on down Naugatuck Avenue and around the corner to SoBoBo on Broadway...and Come in out of the cold, again...Get warm from the energy...And ENJOY...

“for the LOVE OF heARTs” is always in abundance at SoBoBo Art Gallery! Celebrating over 70 artists’ masterpieces; Frieda Howling, Allan Dudek, Nancy Boccuzzi, Rona Harris, Keelin Britt, Genna Riggi, Teru Rexroad, Shelly Saber, Lisa and Louis Strauss, Luke Lynch, Dawn Lombard, Sam Rawls, Kristen LaViola, Kira Nelson, Sacia Friedman, Marian Doherty, Lee LaForte, Angela Alvisi, Arlene Capozzi are just a few…

As February 14th celebrates St. Valentine’s Day when we show our abundant love to our husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, fiancé/fiancée, and has been expanded to mothers/fathers, friends, and children over the years…SoBoBo having that unique and unusual gift created by artists who put their own LOVE OF heARTs into their art work is the place where the abundance is shared.

During these difficult economic times, we all are becoming the frugal budgeter, or as some would say being “scotch.” SoBoBo offers an installment plan or lay-a-way so everyone can have the opportunity to enjoy their LOVE OF heARTs by having ART a pART of their lives. It is easy and affordable.

WINTER HOURS

During Winter SoBoBo will be

OPEN on Saturdays and Sundays

from Noon until 7 pm

SoBoBo will be

CLOSED on Thursdays and Fridays

DO COME VISIT US!

COME IN OUT OF THE COLD - GET WARM

ENJOY A CUP OF

COFFEE, TEA OR HOT CHOCOLATE

AS YOU VIEW THE ART OF

70 PLUS ARTISTS AND ARTISANS!

SoBoBo sports realism, surrealism,

contemporary and modern art, wood and

metal sculptures, oil and acrylic paintings,

jewelry, sea leather, knitted works and quilts...

EXPERIENCE

UNIQUE MEETING SUBLIME

Saturday - Noon to 7 pm

Sunday - Noon to 7 pm

Thursday - CLOSED

Friday - CLOSED

Three Kings Day - Feast of the Epiphany - Little Christmas

You know the fascinating thing about all of these holidays? Christmas trees were still being sold during the 12 days leading up to January 6th and 7th! Something we don't see all that often that it can be considered unusual, but only in the United States of America...How wonderful that we live together understanding each other's beliefs. For in the end, even though we don't have the same belief system, we all believe in one being...or not.

January 6th in accordance with the western calendar was Three Kings Day, Feast of the Epiphany or Little Christmas; January 7th in accordance with the eastern calendar was Three Kings Day, Feast of the Epiphany or Little Christmas.

Nothing was forgotten...for in all of the writings every where, when the Christmas Story is told it is always mentioned about the Three Wise men, or the Three Kings arriving at the Manger, Jesus's side to bear gifts of Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh.

The Three Wise Men were astrologers and/or astronomers who studied the stars in the Heavens. They used the stars as navigation in their travels.

As have always been told, they knew and understood the prophecies that upon the appearance of a new bright star showing in the Heavens a Great King would be born to mankind and that His birth would bring Peace On Earth. But with that knowledge, King Herod who had heard about it decided that all male infants should be annihilated (ethnic cleansing? or genocide?) for fear that his own existence would be overthrown by this Great King and he would then lose all of his riches. Such a hateful and greedy person...

The Three Wise Men, or Three Kings, arrived bearing gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh in honor of Jesus. They told Joseph and Mary of King Herod's catastrophic deed warning them so that they would be safe. The Three Wise Men themselves were warned by an angelic vision that if they too returned, they would be killed. So they travelled a different route home.

The arrival of the Three Wise Men or Three Kings at Bethlehem is honored in the Eastern Religions. This celebration is also the Twelfth Day of Christmas. Gifts are exchanged as well. Commemorating the Three Wise Men or the Three Kings giving gifts to Jesus.

Many Latin Americans and Hispanics also celebrate Three Kings Day or the Feast of the Epiphany.

How the feeling of ANTICIPATION still continues on and on and on....and SoBoBo is quite honored to have celebrated each of these holidays - Ramadan, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the Twelve Days of Christmas and the Feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day. Because in each society, belief, tradition, and ethnicity we all share in common the anticipation of what we can give to others as gifts and also, what we all would like to receive as gifts from others. Age also has no bearing on this commonality...

Hence, "...As WE lay asleep ALL snug in our beds...WE ALL have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads..."

After all, Judy's sugar plum is the handcrafted silver jewelry with green garnet or amethyst that Harry will give her. Dad's sugar plum is the leather wallet made from Sea Leather. Mom's sugar plum is the handwoven Thrawl. Harry's sugar plum is the lithograph of "Mama Said There Would Be Days Like This.." Sally's and Eddy's sugar plum are handmade Remember Me Teddy Bears made from Daddy's shirt so when he is away fighting for Democracy they can hold him close. Aunt Clara is hoping that her sugar plum is the painting or the collage she pointed out...

So, DO COME AND VISIT...ENJOY THE ENERGY AS IT INSPIRES YOU...CHOOSING THE SUGAR PLUM FOR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART! For "...As WE lay asleep ALL snug in our beds...WE ALL have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads..."

But now that we are 6 days into the New Year - we are also entering into the 10th year of the new millennium. My gosh! how time flies....

However, that is the Western Calendar....the Eastern Calendar shows that their new year is January 14th! So, we can celebrate again!!!

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!

PEACE!!

IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL.. .THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

SEASONS' GREETINGS TO ALL!!!

Chanukah is over. The traditional celebration of Christmas in the United States is over. Kwanzaa has ended. How sad. Some are glad the celebration is over. Some are thinking about next year's celebration and some are still thinking about their celebration to come this year. Yes, that's correct, there are many who have not yet celebrated their Season of Giving!

As we know the Twelve Days of Christmas according to the Western Calendar had begun on Christmas Day, December 25Th. So, if calculations are correct we should be celebrating the Ninth Day of Christmas....

Now according to the Eastern Calendar, which encompasses the orthodox religions, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, and so on, the Twelve Days of Christmas began in the evening of Christmas Day (December 25Th) and the actual First Day of Christmas is December 26Th. So, if calculations are correct we should be celebrating the Eighth Day of Christmas....

Traditions in both celebrations are almost the same since gifts are exchanged each night of the Twelve Days of Christmas.

But so many don't realize that all of this leads to the day (or the Twelfth Day of Christmas) the Three Wise Men arrived at the manger. The Three Wise Men were astrologers and/or astronomers who studied the stars in the Heavens. They used the stars as navigation in their travels.

As the story goes, they knew and understood the prophecies that upon the appearance of a new bright star showing in the Heavens a Great King would be born to mankind and that His birth would bring Peace On Earth. But with that knowledge, King Herod who had heard about it decided that all male infants should be annihilated (ethnic cleansing? or genocide?) for fear that his own existence would be overthrown by this Great King and he would then lose all of his riches. Such a hateful and greedy person...

The Three Wise Men, or Three Kings, arrived bearing gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh in honor of Jesus. They told Joseph and Mary of King Herod's catastrophic deed warning them so that they would be safe. The Three Wise Men themselves were warned by an angelic vision that if they too returned, they would be killed. So they travelled a different route home.

The arrival of the Three Wise Men or Three Kings at Bethlehem is honored in the Eastern Religions. This celebration is the Twelfth Day of Christmas. Gifts are exchanged as well. Commemorating the Three Wise Men or the Three Kings giving gifts to Jesus.

Many Latin Americans and Hispanics also celebrate Three Kings Day or the Feast of the Epiphany.

How the feeling of ANTICIPATION still continues on and on and on....and SoBoBo is quite honored to have celebrated each of these holidays - Ramadan, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, the Twelve Days of Christmas and the Feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day. Because in each society, belief, tradition, and ethnicity we all share in common the anticipation of what we can give to others as gifts and also, what we all would like to receive as gifts from others. Age also has no bearing on this commonality...

Hence, "...As WE lay asleep ALL snug in our beds...WE ALL have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads..."

After all, Judy's sugar plum is the handcrafted silver jewelry with green garnet or amethyst that Harry will give her. Dad's sugar plum is the leather wallet made from Sea Leather. Mom's sugar plum is the handwoven Thrawl. Harry's sugar plum is the lithograph of "Mama Said There Would Be Days Like This.." Sally's and Eddy's sugar plum are handmade Remember Me Teddy Bears made from Daddy's shirt so when he is away fighting for Democracy they can hold him close. Aunt Clara is hoping that her sugar plum is the painting or the collage she pointed out...

So, DO COME AND VISIT...ENJOY THE ENERGY AS IT INSPIRES YOU...CHOOSING THE SUGAR PLUM FOR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOUR HEART! For "...As WE lay asleep ALL snug in our beds...WE ALL have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads..."

As always,

WISHING EVERYONE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING!

BLESSED BE!