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Summer Art Classes with Annie Barnhardt

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:18:06 +0000

Want to learn to draw, but think it’s impossible? Like to try your hand at a new skill? Gallery 102 Co-Director and Artist Annie Barnhardt, MFA, offers two art classes this summer for interested students ages 12 and up–Yes, you can DRAW! and Calligraphy. Two eight-week sessions of each class are offered and will be taught in Gallery 102. For further information and registration form, see Classes under News and Events.

SPECIAL ICS EVENT TODAY

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:31:30 +0000

Bloomsburg University’s Institute for Culture and Society will hold its spring reception, the “Area Arts Showcase”, at the Exchange today, Tuesday the 8th of May, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Grille Room. This year’s event will include a special presentation by Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble member Cassandra Pisieczko and music by the Bloomsburg Early Music Ensemble. Scheduled on campus last Thursday, the event was postponed because of the power outage at the university. All welcome!

Metamorphosis in Gallery 102

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:53:44 +0000

New exhibit in Gallery 102 features work related to the theme “Metamorphosis”. Paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography and handmade wooden objects focus on change. Artists from Bloomsburg, Danville, Millville and Williamsport included in this show are Chad Andrews, Annie Barnhardt, Carol Busada, Deb Fleck-Stabley, Michael Fritz, Liz Hallen, Tara Shoemaker Holdren, Brian Hornberger, C. McBeth-Collins, Sue O’Donnell, G. P. Owens, Veera Pfaffli, Nicole Polanichka, and Michael P. Shanoski. “Metamorphosis” runs from April 20 to June 23, 2012. Gallery 102 hours are 12 noon-6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday; and by appointment.

Free Comic Book Day

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:54:57 +0000

Legendary Comics and Tea Room will host a Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 5th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. With over 40 free titles, free bowling from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., light refreshments, and a sampling of their specialty teas, it’s sure to be a good time for all! Visitors will also enjoy a prize drawing and 10% off all in-store purchases for the day. Check out the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/125213617610734/

Donation jars in the store and the bowling alley to benefit DC Comic’s We Can Be Heroes campaign. The donation is split between Save the Children (http://www.savethechildren.org/), International Rescue Committee (http://www.rescue.org/), and Mercy Corps (https://www.mercycorps.org/). As a part of DC’s campaign, they have pledged to match every donation 100% up to $1,000,000.

Click here to visit the official We Can Be Heroes website: http://www.joinwecanbeheroes.org/

Transition Susquehanna Valley Public Meeting – May 3rd

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:26:35 +0000

Join us for an informational gathering about Transition Susquehanna Valley, and learn more about how we can all work together to make our region more resilient, less dependent on fossil fuels, and an even more fun place to live. All ages are welcome. Find us in the Grille Room on May 3rd from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“Rising Above” in the Stairwell Gallery

admin — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:48:36 +0000

Come to the Moose Exchange’s Stairwell Gallery for “Rising Above,” an exhibition of art that speaks out against violence. The exhibition is hosted by the Women’s Center Inc. of Columbia/Montour counties in collaboration with many local individuals, schools, and non-profit agencies. The exhibit was designed around the lyrics from the song “Skyscraper” by Demi Lovato, who was a victim of bullying. Please join The Women’s Center’s stand against violence at “Rising Above.” The show is free and open to the public during all Exchange open hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday noon to 8 p.m.

Now introducing… team Moose Exchange!

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:52:54 +0000

Thanks to a cooperative agreement between the Exchange and Bloomsburg Little League, this year’s minors softball roster includes a Moose Exchange team! The team gathered on Opening Day (Saturday, the 14th of April) for their official photo. You can follow B.L.L. on Facebook by clicking here; we’ll have the Moose Exchange team’s full schedule when available so you can go cheer them on. Go, Moose Exchange!

Renaissance Jamboree April 28th

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:39:43 +0000

Discover downtown Bloomsburg at the 34th annual Renaissance Jamboree on Saturday, April 28th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine: Fun and activities for all ages. Browse among more than a hundred arts and crafts booths and dozens of non-profit stands with food and games. Don’t miss the Moose Exchange booth, right in front of the building, and come inside for the last Community Market of the spring. Enjoy live music and children’s shows as well as performances by local dance groups and others, up and down Main Street. Thrill to the return of Flippenout, with four extreme aerial trampoline exhibitions. You’ll find free parking at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds with free, handicapped accessible, shuttle buses running all day. Sponsored by Bloomsburg University and its Community Government Association program board; the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Bloomsburg Inc.; and the only town in Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg. We’ll see you then!

Algars Concert this Friday, April 20th

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:54:46 +0000

The Big Dirty and Janelle Vibes will be performing live in the Grille Room on Friday, April 20th, brought to you by Algars Music Venue. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $10, BYOB with valid photo ID. For more information, and a chance to win FREE tickets to an upcoming show, click here to visit Algars Music Venue on Facebook.

PADME 2012 is coming April 26th

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:49:43 +0000

As part of the Personal Adornment Day & Makeup Extravaganza 8, Bloomsburg University students are bringing art to life! Come admire the displays of wearable art and makeup as the canvases walk down the runway here, at the Moose Exchange, on Thursday, April 26th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Unfortunately, these works of art won’t last forever, so don’t miss your chance to see them! This unique runway show is free and open to the public.

Also a part of PADME 8 is a lecture and workshop led by internationally known art quilter, Jan Myers-Newbury. The lecture, 9:45 -11 a.m., and the workshop, noon – 4 p.m., will be held in Old Science Hall room 311. Both events are free and open to the public, however registration by April 23rd is required for the workshop. To register, or for more information about PADME 8, please contact Meredith Re Grimsley at mgrimsle@bloomu.edu or 570-389-4853.