The South Jefferson Public Library is pleased to announce an art exhibit beginning December 5 and running through the end of January featuring the paintings of Peter Shor of Charles Town, WV, whose vibrant and colorful watercolors and acrylics will dazzle the senses.
    
The exhibit is the 35th in the Art in the Library series hosted by the library to highlight the talents of local artists.  The exhibit is free and can be viewed during library hours: Monday through Thursday 10-7, Saturdays 10-5, and Sundays 1-5. The library is closed Fridays.  The library is located at the intersection of Summit Point Road and Church Street in Summit Point WV.
    
Mr. Shor received his BFA degree from The School of Visual Arts in 1975. He has had a passion for drawing and painting since he was a child. With a love for color, he has played with many media including pastels, pencils, charcoal, acrylics, oils, water colors, and computer imaging. His creativity most often manifests itself as abstract art, but he has also produced a number of realistic drawings and painting. His art and music is also displayed at www.petershor.com. 

SPECIAL NOTICE!!!   On Saturday, December 10 a reception will be held between 2 and 4 pm at the library to celebrate Mr. Shor’s exhibit.

SUMMIT POINT, WV, December 11.   The South Jefferson Public Library is pleased to announce the twelth in its series of free concerts.  At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2011, Rick Garland, noted Civil War reenactor and musician, will celebrate the Christmas Season with a very special Song & Stories Sing-A-Long Show to tell you how and where many of our favorite Christmas customs and traditions came from. 

Everyone will be entertained and at least a little bit educated as we all sing songs and hear true stories about Christmas traditions through the ages, with an emphasis on how our modern Christmas celebrations have been formed from the past.

Most people are unaware of the very large and influential role that the American Civil War had in our modern Christmas celebrations, including giving us all the Santa Claus that we all know and love today. Rick’s "O' Be JoyFull's" Christmas Customs and Traditions Show will let you in on the hows and why of this little known fact about our modern Santa Claus. The show will be done in the style of a 19th Century Sing-A-Long with the songs’ lyrics provided so that everyone is able to participate in the number one entertainment pastime of America's 19th Century and the "Romantic" and "Victorian" Eras.

As always, Rick wears historically correct clothing for the show. Children and adults of all ages won't want to miss Rick's powerful voice, colorful costume, and rousing piano as he creates an unforgettable fun-filledChristmas holiday experience. Funding in part has been provided through a grant from the Arts and Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County. Come early and view Charles Town artist Peter Shor’s colorful and exciting exhibition of fine abstract paintings on display in the meeting room.  For additional information, visit either Rick’s web site, http://www.obejoyfull.com/Christmas_Show.html or contact Curt Mason, art and music programs coordinator, at cmasonwhf@aol.com.

The Library is pleased to provide opportunities for local artists to exhibit their work in our meeting room for up to two months at a time.

Announcements of past, present, and future exhibits are shown on this page. Please click HERE to send an e-mail if you wish to be considered for presenting an exhibit or a concert, or for other information about these programs.

Portions of the arts and music programs at the South Jefferson Public Library are funded by a Community Services Grant from the Arts & Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County, a United Way participant.