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Jan. 19, 2012 - Mar. 10, 2012
The Purple Rose Theatre Presents: ‘A Stone Carver’
137 Park Street, Chelsea
(734) 433-7673
A Stone Carver tells the story of a retired stonemason who clings to the past - and his son, who refuses to look back. When Agostino, a seventh generation stone carver is evicted from his home to make space for a highway, he barricades himself in his house, determined to outlast the bulldozers. In a last ditch effort to save his father from jail, Raff, Agostino's only son, arrives at the house with his new fiancee. A battle of wills ensues, putting their already-rocky relationship to the test. Can Raff convince his father to move forward before it's too late?
Insipired by events in the playwright's own life, A Stone Carver was first produced in 1987 at Seattle Repertory Theatre under the title, The Understanding. This production will mark Purple Rose Theatre Company's resident artist Rhiannon Raglands professional directing debut (Flint, MI). The cast will feature Purple Rose Theatre Company's artistic director, Guy Sanville (Chelsea, MI) as Agostino, and Matthew David (Flint, MI) and Charlyn Swarthout (Union City, MI).
This production runs from Thursday, January 19th through Saturday, March 10th. Tickets are available, and can be purchased by calling the Purple Rose Box Office at (734) 433-7673. Performances generally run from Wednesday through Saturday night, with matinee's available. *There are some Tuesday performances as well. See the full shedule at http://www.purplerosetheatre.org
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The Chelsea Comfort Inn has a PURPLE ROSE THEATRE PACKAGE for the 'Stone Carver' performances:$145.00 +tax, includes accommodations, a hot breakfast buffet, and 2 tickets to the Purple Rose Theatre. This offer is available through March 12th, 2012.
Cost: $20.00 - $40.00
8:00pm (Matinee performances available as well).Jan. 25, 2012 - Feb. 25, 2012
River Gallery Fine Art presents Richard Wilt Legacy Exhibition in Chelsea
River Gallery Fine Art, 120 S Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118
734.433.0826
Richard Wilt worked at his craft with great tenacity, striving to always put forth his best effort. He could move from specific to spontaneous, always delighting in a new method to attain his results. He admired many of the contemporary movements and artists of his time. In his early work these influences were purposely and playfully interpreted. He was trying to feel what the creator was after. These works have humor, joy, and the unique Wilt stamp.
Richard Wilt died at age 65 in 1981, leaving an extensive collection of work. His work is sensitive, varied, innovative, thought provoking, humorous and beautiful. His art resonates with people. His family looks forward to sharing this collection with the community at the Chelsea River Gallery show and is happy to know his work will reside in museums where they can be enjoyed by many people for many years.
<<>> The Richard Wilt Legacy: (1915 - 1981) <<>>
Cost: This is a free event.
On display through February 25th. Gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 11-5pm; Saturday, 11-8pm; Sunday, 12-4pm.February 11, 2012
The 4th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza in Chelsea
M-52/Main Street, Chelsea
(734) 475-3539
The 4th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza will be taking place in Chelsea on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. There will be over 30 local businesses that will offer sales, discounts, freebies, and of course, chocolate in all kinds of shapes and sizes. In Addition to discounts on housewares, clothing and jewelry, Chelsea's fabulous shops will be offering shoppers the opportunity to sample chocolate in its many delicious forms - truffles, cookies, fruit-filled, and freshly baked Jiffy Mix goodies, just to name a few.
For those seeking calorie-free activities, the Chelsea Center for the Arts is again offering an afternoon of art and craft activities for families to drop in and enjoy between 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
(Did you know the average adult American eats about 11.7 pounds of chocolate a year? Get started on your yearly chocolate consumption in a big way on Saturday, February 12th! Chelsea, Michigan, is having our 3rd annual Chocolate Extravaganza to celebrate Valentine's Day. What better way to start the year off right than bringing friends to Chelsea and celebrating two of chocolate's benefits: lowering your blood pressure and releasing serotonin to make you feel happy)!
Cost: This is a free event.
10:00 am - 5:00 pmMar. 09, 2012 - Apr. 21, 2012
River Gallery Fine Art presents Larry Cressman “Working Title: Ground Cover” Exhibition in Chelsea
River Gallery Fine Art, 120 S Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118
734.433.0826
Cost: This is a free event.
Exhibition on display March 10 through April 21, 2012. Gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 11-5pm; Saturday, 11-8pm; Sunday, 12-4pm.May. 19, 2012 - May. 20, 2012
2nd Annual Chelsea Fine Art and Craft Fair
Chelsea Fairgrounds, 20501 Old US-12 Hwy., Chelsea
(734) 797-6496
he Chelsea Fine Art & Craft Fair is a curated arts and craft event that features up to eighty artisans in two buildings.
The event is held at the Chelsea Fairgrounds. Chelsea is a prosperous suburb of Ann Arbor that leans towards traditional in taste and buying.
Integrity Shows has been coordinating art events in Chelsea since 1999. This is the second year that the show has been in this location with an emphasis on top quality work. Our audience was pleased with the new focus and showed their approval through strong buying. Integrity Shows uses a three year jury system. Those that have participated in the last two years are automatically accepted if they apply by deadline. We believe that artists should have an ability to plan their schedules.
The list of participating artists will be posted in April 2012
Cost: This is a free event.
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday NOON - 5:00 pmJun. 02, 2012 - Jun. 03, 2012
Chelsea Painters 39th Annual Art Fair
TBD
1-800-888-9487
From humble beginnings in 1973, the Annual Chelsea Painters Art Fair has gone on to become the area’s premier Fine Arts fair. Twenty-five to thirty highly accomplished artists exhibit work done in a variety of media: watercolor, encaustic, gouache, acrylic, oil, pastels, monotype and mixed media.
All pieces on display are original pieces of Fine Art.
Many of the artists also display hand-crafted note cards suitable for framing.
Come Light Rain or Shine (the Art Fair will close for high winds, hail, lightning, strong rain or flooding.
and re-open once the weather settles. The Art Fair will not re-open if a storm strikes late in the day).
Children’s activities sponsored by the Chelsea Center for the Arts.
A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Chelsea Center for the Arts (CCA) and to the Chelsea Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express Accepted
For More Information: 1-800-888-9487
****In the past, the setting for the Art Fair has been a comfortably shaded area on the Chelsea Community Hospital campus. However, because of construction, the 2012 Art Fair is expected to be held somewhere else. The announcement of the location will be in May.****
Cost: This is a free event.
10:00 am - 5:00 pmJul. 26, 2012 - Jul. 28, 2012
Sounds & Sights Festival
Downtown Chelsea
(734) 433-2787
The Sounds & Sights Festival is an annual summer festival in historic and culturally savvy Chelsea, Michigan. The event started over three decades ago as merchant sidewalk sales and has since burgeoned into a highlight of summer that draws visitors from all over the state and beyond. The two-day, three-night event features an open-air art market, live music, a food and social tent, children's entertainment and activities, a classic car show, and much more. The open-air art market is back for its 2nd year and expanding, after a successful debut in 2011 at this popular festival and the organizers are looking for artists and fine craftsmen and women to be a part of the event.
Cost: This is a free event.
Thur. 6-8 p.m.; Fri & Sat 12 - 8 p.m.