Staff Report
Carter County Times
The Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc. will present their annual Peace & Love art show and sale during the monthly Final Friday Art Walk, with an opening reception for participating artists and the public on February 27. Free to all visitors (with donations and tips for the musicians appreciated) doors will open at 6 pm and the event will wrap up at 9 pm.
Awards and announcements will take place at approximately 7:30 pm, at which time four, $50.00 blue ribbon awards will be given out for People’s Choice (by popular vote); the Pen Lady Award; Brandon Click Art Memorial; and the GGAC Board Choice. Artists are expected to submit dozens of pieces on the scheduled dates to represent Eastern Kentucky, the Tri-State area and well beyond.
Live music by the 3X band will delight the crowd with their throw-back tunes and classic rock. According to Michael Allen, who formed the band, 3X is a rock and roll band dedicated to playing music mainly from the classic and widely influential 1964-1974 era, with a few 80’s gems thrown in for good measure.
“We were formed in 2018, to return to the era and music that first inspired me to take up guitar and start a musical journey that is still ongoing. All of the members bring years of experience and talent to the mix, honed by literally thousands of gigs, concerts, studio work, etc.,” Allen said.
3X is Mike Allen on guitar and vocals; Randy Hogsett, bass and vocals; and Dewey Frye, drums and vocals. Look for them on Facebook.
Catering by Laura will provide refreshments.
Coming up in March will be the Women in the Arts show. A call for work will be emailed and shared on social media during the first week of next month. Karen Combs, President of the Huntington Blues Society and her Appalachian Ladies Review musicians will be back as the entertainment for this annual celebration of female artists during Women’s History Month.
April’s theme is always Celebrate the Earth at the GGAC, with works themed to recognize the importance of Earth Day awareness and the fragile, ever changing environment. Music for April’s show, by “Kentucky Memories”, will also be in celebration of their 20 year anniversary.
Contact Dan Click, director, via email at graysongallery@gmail.com, look for the Gallery on Facebook and, for pre-recorded announcements call the GGAC Info Line: 606-474-7651.
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