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Richmond library foundation to hold Scrabble Tournament at GO-ART! Dec. 1

By Billie Owens
Press release:
 
The Richmond Memorial Library Foundation will host a Scrabble Tournament for adults on Saturday, Dec. 1 at GO-ART! (201 E. Main St., Batavia) beginning at 7 p.m.! Registration is required by Nov. 26 (see link below to register).
 
Join us to support the Library Foundation and warm up after Christmas in the City at this awesome event in the cozy GO-ART! building.
 
Find more information and register online by Nov. 26 by clicking here.
 
Your $35 entry fee includes appetizers sponsored by Brighton Securities, and one beverage complements of GO-ART! Your entry fee supports the Richmond Memorial Library Foundation, and cash bar proceeds support GO-ART!
 
Doors open at 7 p.m.; bring cash or a check made out to Richmond Memorial Library Foundation. Tournament starts at 7:30 using NASPA tournament rules and "Merriam-Webster's Official Scrabble Players Dictionary."
 
Two 50-minute games will be played (against different opponents) with the following prizes:

Prizes:
First Place (highest combined scores) -- $150 / Second Place (combined scores) -- $50 / Highest-scoring word -- $35

The Richmond Memorial Library Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization which supports the Richmond Memorial Library by raising funds from generous donors to build and manage an endowment to meet the library's long-range needs.

GO-ART! calling all artists to submit work for juried art show

By Billie Owens

Press release:

GO ART! presents a juried art exhibition, "Art of the Rural." Cash prizes will be awarded and announced at the opening reception.

Dates: April 4th -- May 12th

Opening reception: April 6th from 6 - 8 p.m.

Non-member fee: $30 for up to 3 pieces, $5 for each additional

Member fee: $30 for up to 5 pieces, $5 for each additional

Submission:  

Submissions and entry fees accepted March 21-31 at GO ART!, 201 E. Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. Applications and contracts are available online at www.goart.org/galleries and at the door.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 am – 4 p.m., 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Contact:
Gregory Hallock, assistant director
(585) 343-9313
ghallock@goart.org

www.goart.org

Community Arts Awards Gala Dinner & Auction is Saturday at Terry Hills

By Billie Owens

GO ART! presents its 12th annual Genesee-Orleans Community Arts Awards Gala Dinner & Auction at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Terry Hills Golf Course and Banquet Facility, 5122 Clinton St. Road (Route 33), Batavia.

Reservations are still being accepted.

Each year, GO ART! recognizes the extraordinary contributions in art and culture made by individuals and organizations in the Genesee-Orleans region at this unique event. This year’s honorees are:

Community Arts Awards:

Pat Burk
Chris Busch
Holland Land Office Museum
Le Roy Barn Quilt Project
Lorie Longhany
The Mason Family
Bill McDonald
Medina Sandstone Society

GO ART! Board of Directors Special Recognition:

Linda Blanchet

Tickets are $25/person, and advance reservations are required. Enjoy plentiful appetizers and desserts while local band “The Old Hippies” featuring Bill McDonald provides musical entertainment.

Silent auction and raffle drawings will be held all evening. Dress is business casual.

This year’s Gala Raffle features three Grand Prizes:

  • 14K yellow gold pendant with 3/4 CT pear-shaped tanzanite and 1/4 CT TW diamonds on 14K 18-inch box chain, from Lambert’s Design Jewelers, compliments of Jim and Tina Lambert; Value $1,400
  • One-year full gym membership to Next Level Fitness, compliments of Ken and Andrea Mistler; Value $300
  • $250 Gift Certificate from Roxy’s Music Store
  • AND your ticket enters you in drawings held throughout the evening for a variety of valuable prizes.

Raffle tickets are $5 each, or five for $20, and are available at GO ART! and online at www.GOart.org. Tickets will also be available at the event. Winners will be selected in a random drawing at the GO ART! Gala on Oct. 6; you do not need to be present to win. For more information, call 343-9313 or email info@GOart.org.

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