by Noella Noelophile®
O-kay. Here we go again.
Another weekend when I wish I could be in three different places, at once!
This Saturday, November 21, artists, dancers, and overall “creatives”–and their families– get to celebrate almost-Thanksgiving, at San Pedro’s second annual “HeART in the Park” event!
(Graphic produced by Seaside Studios/L.A. City Parks and Recreation, and used with permission.)
This is a free event, with live exhibits/demos by artists including Los Angeles Spinners Guild, painter Wendy Wallstrom and digital photographer Larry Hodgson. They’ll have music, line dancing, face painting for the kids, and much more.
In addition, there’ll be a creative “giving back” opportunity you’ll enjoy: Empty Bowls San Pedro will be there to host “Paint Out in the Park”!
They’ll have bisque bowls which you can paint, for free, to support a charity, courtesy of Regina Fernandez and Gayle Fleury, of Seaside Studios San Pedro. The bowls will be used for an ice cream social, in February 2016 (February 13, if you and your Valentines would like to mark your calendar!), as a fundraiser for Harbor Interfaith Services.
San Pedro’s second annual “HeART in the Park” event happens Saturday, November 21st, at Anderson Memorial Senior Citizen Center, 828 South Mesa Street, between 8th and 9th, in San Pedro. Hours are noon to 4 pm, and admission is free. However, please consider bringing donations of food or toiletries; they’re hosting a charity drive for Harbor Interfaith Services.
(Graphic courtesy of Barbara Lieberman, and used with permission.)
Fortunately, if you hate to miss a great “crafty” adventure, the Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild have scheduled their upcoming show so you don’t have to. Their 46th Annual Holiday Arts and Craft Faire, also happening this weekend, is a two-day event at Torrance Cultural Arts Center.
They’ll have more than 90 exhibiting artists onsite, according to their event Facebook page.
They’ll also feature music, courtesy of DJ Ozzie, food, and a raffle prize drawing. But, of course, the main “draw” (“draws’, probably, as there are ninety of them!) would be all the talented all-handmade exhibitors!
Just a sampling of what you’ll see?
Well, I’m loving those cute cards from Playa Paper, for both Christmas and Hanukkah, on their Facebook page! The whimsical stuffed cats, by Mary Chamberlain, are another favorite, and look like perfect stocking stuffers. Chairperson Mary Anne St. John’s handcrafted Christmas earrings may tempt you to the point that you wind up with some new favorite accessories. And while I haven’t met her yet, that recycled-tin jewelry by Terry Madison, of Tin Snippets, looks both intriguing and beautiful.)
And of course, total favorite authors/artists Barbara and Ellie Lieberman are a can’t-miss! While they’re mother and daughter, their individual styles are quite different.
Barb, proprietor of Seeds of Inspiration, will be on hand with her handcrafted aromatherapy pillows and sachets. If you’re lucky, she may also be taking orders for her new book, To Reap the Whirlwind, which is the prequel to her recently-published historic love story, Message on the Wind. (To Reap the Whirlwind is set for release on January 16, 2016.)
Meanwhile, as proprietor of Acorn Tops, Ellie creates an enchanting miniature world: fairy doors, gardens, dolls and houses. The magic spills over into her writing: her first book, Society’s Foundlings, is a short story for young adults, with a subtle beauty among the stark setting that is the world of her four protagonists.
Ellie is currently writing a short story for the upcoming anthology A Horde of Dragons, to be published in July, 2016. Look for a number of other new and exciting works from her, as well, within the next few years. As she inspires with her writing, Ellie is also reaching out to the community in other ways. She’s involved in supporting a fantastic nonprofit: The Uprise Books Project, which uses banned and challenged books to inspire underprivileged teens.
Those are just a few of my “picks” for the weekend–but you’ll probably discover a lot of favorites of your own! Have fun!