Steve Bleinberg offers original paintings at 2014 “Heck with the Malls!”
Looking for that perfect one of a kind gift? The QAC Centre for the Arts has it – and you don’t even have to leave the Shore! Professional artists and artisans will come to Centreville for a one-day unique holiday shopping opportunity. On December 5th, the Centre for the Arts will be transformed into an indoor artisan’s bazaar with jewelry, original artwork, carved gourds, soaps and fragrances, pottery, wood carvings, quilts, clothing and accessories, books, household accessories and much more. Find those perfect “somethings” as you enjoy a cup of hot chili or nibble on delectable home baked sweets. Doors open at 9:00 am. Plan to arrive early; you won’t want to miss the opportunity to purchase one of the Arts Council’s handcrafted holiday wreaths.
In addition to the hand-crafted offerings at the Centre and St. Paul’s Church, there will be special discounts at participating businesses that include An Eastridge Garden, Serendipidee, Centreville Liquors, Western Auto, and more. You will also be able to get a free picture with Santa at Edwards Pharmacy and The Commerce Street Creamery will be offering lunch specials. The QAC Free Library will have a local author book signing as well.
“We are always looking for opportunities to showcase all our county has to offer, so we have partnered with Centreville merchants and community groups to promote this shop local event. Centreville will be the place to be onDecember 5th”, Executive Director Belinda Cook stated.
Many thanks to this year’s “Heck with the Malls!” sponsors; The Commerce Street Creamery and Freestate Insurance. Visit the QAC Centre for the Arts at 206 S. Commerce St. and St. Paul’s Church on Church Lane in Centreville Saturday, December 5th from 9 am to 3 pm. For more information please call 410-758-2520.
Front image: Board Members Barbara Sharkey and Kathy Kowalski and local Artist Sally Clark enjoy 2014 “Heck with the Malls!”
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