BUiLDiNG CHARACTER -

architectural artifacts ● artMARKET ● assembly

342 North Queen Street
Warehouse B
Lancaster, PA 17603
ph: 717-394-7201
info@buildingcharacter.biz

Kudos to those in town for pushing art off the wall and into interactive and engaging venues. Just Wednesday, the "Drawing on Location" art class from Franklin & Marshall College spent the afternoon at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER. The artists' assignment was to capture their image in a reflection from an object in the shop. Kudos to Professor Maksymowic and her students. And kudos to the art students around town on the streets, in coffee shops, at Central Market and more. And art is being pushed into vacant store fronts, and in new outlets from barbershops to pet-grooming salons. And music can't be ignored. I'm hearing it all around town, especially at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER. See you around.

Written by Tony Nies / Produced by Marty Hulse

nov21friday

Photo by Russell Frost / FROST IMAGING
It's MusicFRIDAY, where much of the city stays open late for musicians to jam. Fueled by the 200 and 300 blocks of North Queen Street, now more than 25 restaurants, clubs, theaters and merchants participate in this magical evening of culture. Music starts around 6 p.m. and lasts through 2 a.m., at participating venues. BUiLDiNG CHARACTER features The Faux Minx, an awesome local jazz quintet. Listen to them jam at our store by clicking HERE. 6-9 p.m. Free. There will also be a special performance at 6:30 p.m. by the Contemporary Ballet of Pennsylvania (COBALT) (shown above) to promote their new show, "The Rise and Fall -- Reflections on the origin of dance and the sleigh ride of life," which is playing at The Stahr Armory, 438 N. Queen St. through Sunday. For tickets and times, call 717-396-7764.
nov22saturday
Marieann Meringolo (left) is back at the Fulton with an exclusive cabaret show. Her new show, "In the Spirit," she reinvents holiday favorites such as "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," "Mary, Did You Know?," "Baby, It's Cold Outside" and "My Simple Christmas Wish," among others. 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. in the Fulton's 4th Floor Studio Theatre. $15, with a cash bar. 717-397-7425.
It's "Evaluation Day" for the Upward Basketball 2008-2009 season. This youth-oriented group focuses on kindergartners through sixth-graders with a motto of "Every child plays. Every child learns. Every child is a winner." For details and to register, contact First United Methodist Church, 29 E. Walnut St., or Michelle at 717-285-2393, or www.upward.org/parents
nov23sunday
Photo by Russell Frost / FROST IMAGING
Even though it's chilly, there's still Sunday Market @ BUiLDiNG CHARACTER, 342 N. Queen St., Warehouse B, 717-394-7201. Many of the vendors have moved indoor in anticipation of the new artMARKET. Each week you'll find households and clothing at Shirley's Attic, local photography by Natureflections, handcrafted jewelry by B.B. Belezza (above), metalcraft and jewelry by Fabu Mama and Big Black Kitty, salvage art by Diane Levenson and Stuart Hammons and art by local J.P. McCaskey and local college students. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.
The Chamber Music Society presents "An Afternoon of Chamber Music" at the Barshinger Center for Musical Arts, Franklin & Marshall Campus. 3 p.m. Free.
nov24monday
Check out the PCA&D Faculty Biennial with all-new artwork in photography, painting, printmaking, mixed media, graphic design, illustration and more. Click HERE for a complete list of participating artists. A gallery reception for the PCA&D Faculty Biennial is set for First Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 - 8 p.m. Through Jan. 9.
nov25tuesday
Photo by Russell Frost / FROST IMAGING
I'm using this space as a shameless plug for one of our favorite groups, The Faux Minx. Most Tuesday nights you can find them jamming at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER. They've been rehearsing for their new EP, and in fact have been recording some of the songs in our digs. You can usually catch them around 8 p.m. If you miss them Friday night during MusicFRIDAY, you can hear them online by clicking HERE. Or catch them at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER on First Friday to kick off the official opening of our artMARKET.
nov26wednesday

Photo by Russell Frost / FROST IMAGING
Thanksgiving Eve is the unofficial kickoff of the holiday celebration season. Friends and family are back in town, so use this night to re-ignite with them and have some fun in Downtown Lancaster. Worry about the table linens and candles tomorrow. Hit the town for dinner, drinks and some live entertainment. There's plenty of bars, restaurants, theaters, merchants and cultural venues. Click HERE and HERE for more information.
nov27thursday

Regardless of what we've been taught, today is not about jamming our faces with food and wasting our minds in front of the television. Today is a day for family, friends and giving thanks. As difficult as some moments and days may be, we are fortunate. Happy Thanksgiving.
nicelysaid
"If you don't think every day is a good day, just try missing one." -- Cavett Robert
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Professor Virginia Maksymowicz, associate professor of art at Franklin & Marshall and her art class, "Drawing On Location" at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER.
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After you spend Black Friday waiting for parking spaces, looking for customer assistance, standing in lines and having your credit card denied, look no further than an evening at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER. Paul Zimmerman-Clayton will host a CD Release party Friday, Nov. 28, for his debut album, "The Woodshed." Catch several live performances starting at 7 p.m., 342 N. Queen St. Warehouse B, 717-394-7201. Tickets are $12 and include the new CD, and $5 without the CD; at the door only. For details, click HERE.
Also, don't miss the city's kickoff of Downtown for the Holidays, including a visit from Santa, the mayor's tree lighting, strolling performers, horse-drawn carriage rides, a Tuba Christmas performance and more than 75 galleries/shops open for the festivities. Downtown doesn't wrap-up now that it's colder outside.
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