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Galva Arts Council announces plans for Galva Christmas celebration
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Press release submitted by Galva Arts Galva Arts Council announces plans for Galva Christmas celebration The Galva Arts Council will sponsor a variety of holiday oriented events kicking off during the Galva Ol' Fashioned Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 28 and continuing throughout the Christmas season: The Festival of Mini-Trees On Saturday, November 28, the Galva Arts Council will host their 10th Annual Festival of Mini-Trees. The public is invited to view the display of artistically designed and decorated trees and wreaths, which have been made and donated by members and friends of the council, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and then again from 6:30 until the end of Coffeehouse that evening. The cost for chances on the hand-made trees and wreaths will be $1 a chance or 6 for $5. The trees and wreaths will also be on display and chances may be bought on two Saturdays, December 5 and 12, from 9 a.m. until noon both days. The Festival concludes at the Galva Arts Council when they will host a Soup Luncheon on Sunday, December 13, from 12 to 3 p.m. with the drawing for the trees taking place at 2:00. Several different kinds of soup and Christmas treats will be served at that time. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted. Christmas Make and Take Also on Saturday, November 28, the Galva Arts Council will be hosting Make and Take classes for all children from 9 a.m. until noon at the art council building. The children will be making six different ornaments and Christmas decorations. One of them will be an edible ornaments that children can place on the trees in Veteran park. Free will donations will be accepted to cover the cost of materials. The Annual Galva Christmas Coffeehouse The holiday version of the arts council's monthly coffeehouse will be held as part of the city-wide Ol' Fashioned Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 28. Doors open at 6:30 for an evening that will also include an opportunity to enjoy the organization's Mini-Tree Festival. Featured artists for the evening will be the guitar/bass duo of Curtis Hawkins and Ian Johnson, who will perform a variety of traditional and contemporary blues and fusion music. Hawkins, who resides in Bishop Hill, has become one of the area's most sought-after bassists, performing with several musical in a wide range of styles and venues throughout the midwest. Johnson, who hails from Galesburg, is also noted for his versatility, both as a guitarist and a vocalist, with a extensive list musical performance and recording credits to his name. "Ian is by far one of the best guitar players I have ever had the honor of creating music with," said Hawkins. "Every time we hit the stage together I know I'm about to hear something great from that guitar." An open-mic segment will also be included as part of the evening. Refreshments will be provided, with donations happily accepted. Now in its 20th year, the Galva Arts Council is being recognized by the Ol' Fashioned Christmas organizers, with this year's festival theme: The Art of Christmas. The group provides its comprehensive collection of arts activities, performances and education opportunities at its home on Exchange Street in downtown Galva. For more information, contact John Sloan, 309-932-2413 or jsloan927@yahoo.com 
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