Friday, April 29, 2011

Exclusive Photography Exhibition by Photographer Frank Sharp

Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center is proud to feature a breathtaking photo exhibition by renowned photographer Frank Sharp. The exhibition features photography from Frank and his wife Pearl’s travels to Cambodia and Thailand. Beautifully displayed, Frank’s exhibition includes photographs of the Angkor Archaeological Park 1,000 Stone Temple, the Giant Reclining Buddha at Wat Po and the city of Ayutthaya which is recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Frank Sharp is known for his spectacular photography from his travels with his wife Pearl throughout the world including Europe and Asia. Frank’s photography captures history and geography through the camera lens, bringing culture and traditions held within those countries to within an arms length for all to enjoy.

The exhibition runs from May 9, to August 5 and is open Monday through Thursday 10:00am to 9:00pm, Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. For a chance to meet Frank, an artist reception will be held on May 12, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center offers classes in cultural arts, dance, martial arts, wellness, fitness and much more. The Recreation Center includes a pottery studio, dance/aerobics room, large community room with catering kitchen, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and walking trails that connect to Pinckneyville Park and the Soccer Complex. For information and rentals contact 770.417.2200

Virginia Highlands Festival Photography Competition and Lecture Series Schedule of Events

The 2011 Virginia Highlands Festival is pleased to announce its call for entries and the schedule for the 2011 Lecture Series.

The call for entries will be June 25th 2011 starting at 9AM till 3PM at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Room 103

Prints may also be mailed to:
Virginia Highlands Festival Office
Attn: Christopher Bradshaw
P.O. Box 801, Abingdon, VA 24212

This Year the Festival is giving away $1000.00 in CASH PRIZES

Thursday July 21st starting at 6PM till 10PM will be a reception and gallery opening of the body of work received by the competition.
This event will be held in The Grand Hall of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon VA.
This event is open to the public and all entrants are asked to attend.

Saturday July 23rd starting at 9AM till 1PM will be a lecture with world renowned National Geographic Photographer, Bob Krist, entitled “Behind the Scenes: Real Life Misadventures of a National Geographic Photographer”.
This event will be held in the Grand Hall of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
Tickets are available online at www.vahighlandsfestival.org.
Nations Photo Lab is providing $25.00 gift cards to all attendees of this lecture.
Tickets are $15.00 and $10.00 for college students
Students must contact Christopher Bradshaw from a school issued email address for the promotional code.

Saturday July 30th starting at 9AM till 11AM
Around the world in 180 minutes with Chris Duncan
This event will be held in the Executive Auditorium of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
Tickets are available at www.vahighlandsfestival.org
Tickets are $5.00

Saturday August 6th starting at 9AM till 1PM
The Parks of The Sierra Nevada Mountains with Richard Siggins
This event will be held in the Executive Auditorium of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
Tickets are available at www.vahighlandsfestival.org
Tickets are $5.00
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