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Published September 29Mossman Hall unveils restored porch following roof replacement
Submitted to the Daily News The Mossman Home Preservation Foundation celebrated the completion of a major porch roof restoration with a dedication ceremony marking the newly named Whitton Porch. The project was made possible by a $5,000 grant from Florida Trust for Historic…
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Published September 23Crafter aiming to share love of crocheting with others
If every stitch could tell a story, Danielle Driggers’ would have some good ones to tell about the one-of-a-kind crocheted pieces she has made over the years for family and friends. “The first piece I created was a unicorn for my daughter about nine years ago,” the 31-year-old…
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Published September 17Bostwick performer eager to share music at concert series
One local singer and songwriter’s passion is using her music to bring back life into heavy hearts. That is what Stevie Lynne hopes to do as the featured performer during the next Palatka SoundStage concert series performance Sept. 18 at the Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St. The…
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Published September 17Late artist’s ‘Wilderness’ works kicking off FloArts season
Deemed a masterful artist and an influential instructor by his protege, a founding fine art instructor at Florida School of the Arts is being honored in an exhibit featuring his work. The “Wilderness: Landscape Paintings of the Late FloArts Professor Gene Roberds” exhibition will…
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Published September 11Artists answer call for exhibit submissions
Laura O’Neal couldn’t wait to see what local artists came up with when they brought their creations to hang on the walls at the Larimer Arts Center for an opening reception this weekend. O’Neal and Evelyn Snyder are the curators of the Gathering Artists of Putnam’s “Art Spirit”…
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Published September 10Larimer hosting production, art show this weekend
With no full costumes, heavy makeup, elaborate scenery or complex props, the cast of the River City Players’ Readers Theater is ready to hit the stage running when the group opens its second show this weekend. Actually, there won’t be any running in “Love, Loss and What I Wore.”…
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Published September 09Sandra Schadlbauer is September Artist of the Month
By Trisha Murphy Palatka Daily News tmurphy@palatkadailynews.com The beautiful beaches of South Florida and the coastal surroundings helped inspire Sandra Schadlbauer in the art work she creates. “It gave me a lifelong appreciation for the sea, nature and coastal beauty,” said…
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Published September 02Songwriters to share stories behind the music at Palatka showcase
By Trisha Murphy Palatka Daily News tmurphy@palatkadailynews.com Concert-goers will get an intimate look at the creative process behind original music when “Songwriters in the Round” takes the stage from 3-6 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Scarlett-Hill Theater at the Larimer Arts Center,…