THEATRE PROGRAM

August 30 Monday Afternoon Gatherings

Carol Poston will be the convener for a series of gatherings to read and discuss the poetry of Emily Dickinson beginning on Monday August 30 from 3 to 5 pm. The first gathering will be at the home of Carmen Ferguson. Bring a favorite poem of Emily's and if you're so inclined, wear white.

PARISH HOUSE GALLERY

More Pencils

Hal Martin’s previous exhibit in the Parish House Gallery was in 2003 and it was titled “Pencils.” Hal is once again letting us see the pencil studies behind every painting he completes. The actual paintings are always somewhat different because they evolve as Hal paints. The show will be up until September 30 and may be viewed from Monday through Friday from 9 am until noon or by special appointment (815/777-2590)

The Epsicopal Arts Council

Grace Episcopal Arts Council,founded in 1995 in response to a parish wide vision process, has a mission is to enhance our worship service through the arts, both in the life of Grace Episcopal Church as well as in the larger community. The monies we raise as a council go for music scholarships, for guest artists costs, and to subsidize our community concerts. The Council supports the Grace Church Music Program which has been led by Pat Terry since 1995. We have an excellent choir and a number of skilled instrumentalists who regularly offer their best. Our Guest Artist Sundays bring many Tri-State area singers and musicians to enhance our Sunday service. Our Community Concert Series consists of at least three events annually. The Grace Choir and Friends has an annual concert in the fall. We sponsor concerts featuring area musicians. The Galena Festival of the Arts has used Grace Church as a venue for a number of their performances over the years. We have sponsored staged readings. Carole Sullivan directed The World of Sholom Aleichem. Lee Adami directed Mass Appeal in 1997 and Carole Sullivan staged Agnes of God in 1998. In 1999 Judith Simundson, award winning Norwegian storyteller, musician and singer performed America Fever. The Silver Whistle and Life with Father are two additional staged readings performed at Grace. The Theatre Program includes members of Grace and friends going together to selected plays in the area, providing financial support for local theatre groups and fun for ourselves. Once or twice a year we have short dramatic presentations in place of the sermon. We feature four art exhibits yearly in our Parrish House Gallery. Each exhibit is celebrated with an opening reception with refreshments. Check this section of the website regularly for upcoming performances and exhibits. Come celebrate with Grace! NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, September 15 at 5:00 pm Potluck & Meeting in the Parish House

Parish House Gallery 309 Hill Street, Galena
Hours: Weekdays 9 am - 12 noon or by appointment.
All exhibit opening receptions are 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
All programs are located at Grace Episcopal Church
Hill & Prospect Streets, Galena except as noted.
For more info: phone 815-777-2590