Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December events

TEEN ART PROJECT, DEC. 10
SPACE wi
ll host a card-making art workshop for teens at the South Pasadena Library on Dec. 10, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., in the Community Room. Students design and hand print holiday cards, inspired by traditional and non-traditional holiday motifs. All materials provided. No artistic skills necessary. Free. South Pasadena Library, 1100 Oxley Street, 626-403-7300.

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES, DEC. 11
Take a break from the hectic holidays and join us for an evening of cheer. At 6:30 p.m., artist/writer Gordon Henderson will perform Tales of Christmas and Tyranny, then at 7:00 p.m., bluesy singer Lisa Finnie performs from an eclectic repertoire of holiday songs and standards.

A music critic describes the talented Finnie this way: "This torchy singer's gigs are as fresh as a traveling salesman and as infectious as an office cold."

No admission charge, but donations accepted for the Downtown Women's Center.

CREATE A HANDMADE GIFT, DEC. 12
Make your own unique gift at an arts workshop for adults and children of all ages. We will show you how to create a holiday wall-hanging, ornament or cards for a loved one.

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: $7 per person.
Space is limited so reserve your spot by contacting us at southpasarts@sbcglobal.net, or 626-441-4788.


SPACE GIFT IDEAS
Something unique for everyone on your list!
For Mom: Crocheted necklaces and pins, handmade journals, ceramic sculpture
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For Dad: Innovative designer Stefan Sagmeister's Things I Have Learned in My Life So Far, Arroyo Seco notecards, Gordon Henderson's 2009 Calendars
Children and Teens: Shapescapes building toy, Charlie Harper's Memory Game, artist designed pins and vinyl clutches, Concrete2Canvas: Skateboarder art
Stocking Stuffers: Felted yarn "desserts", ceramic pigs, sketchbooks
For Everyone: A gift certificate to SPACE which can be used toward artwork, gifts, or an art class.


Thank you for supporting local businesses this holiday season. WE APPRECIATE YOU! Check out southpasadenatoday for local shopping and entertainment tips.

SOUTH PASADENA ARTS BENEFIT, DEC. 6
Our friends Ellin and Harry Lieberman host this annual event benefiting patients at Children's Hospital of New Orleans still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. There will be art for sale, music, and food donated by local organizations. Unwrapped toys for the hospital patients are appreciated. Benefit 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.



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