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| February 7 - 27 | •
Don't Grieve After Me - The Black Experience in Virginia, 1619 - 2001
This traveling exhibit is a photo essay update of the path-breaking exhibition originally produced in 1984-86 by Hampton University Museum in cooperation with the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities. The exhibit, sponsored by the Halifax County Historical Society, will be located in The Prizery lobby.
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| February | • FOR ADULTS: Drawing with regular or colored pencils. Taught by veteran art teacher Betty Caldwell, this class will teach the fundamentals of drawing to beginners, or help intermediate students polish their technique. The beauty of this class is that the supply list is limited to only pencils and a pad of fresh paper, and the results can be wonderful. Caldwell has more than 30 years of teaching in the public school system and is known for her warm yet professional instructional style. She has exhibited and sold her work widely in the area.
Tuesdays: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 7-9 p.m. at The Prizery. Call Caldwell at 575-7755 to register. Cost: P-B members, $40; non-members $50. FOR ADULTS: Collage with Karen Shelton. This class will teach the free-wheeling and always satisfying experience of making a collage – or several. Layering interesting papers and covering them with coats of a glue mixture can yield gorgeous results, even for those students who don't consider themselves artistic. Last year’s class produced work that many students proudly hung on the walls of their homes. Shelton is a regionally acclaimed artist who exhibits and sells her paintings all over the Southeastern United States. Mondays: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-9 p.m. at The Prizery. Call 572-3146 or 572-2278 to register. Cost: P-B members, $65; non-members, $75. |
| March | FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN SEPARATE SESSIONS:
Rubber stamping greeting cards with Ramona West. This one-day class will teach the fun of making personalized greeting cards with simple supplies and papers. Whether your style tends toward the adorable or the avant-garde, you'll get great results under West’s tutelage. West, of Keysville, teaches this class to private groups around Southside Virginia. No supplies needed. Children’s and teens’ session (ages 6 and older): Saturday, March 12, 2-5 p.m. at The Prizery. Call (434) 736-9504 to register. Cost: Children of members, $10, non-members, $13. Adults’ session: Saturday, March 19, 2-5 p.m. at The Prizery. Call (434) 736-9504 to register. Cost: P-B members, $10, non-members, $13. |
| April | FOR ADULTS: Tinsel painting. Ralph Wileman will teach this fascinating Early American decorative art. It’s done on glass, with foil behind it. The results are unique pieces that may be suitable for display. The energetic Wileman is a consultant, art collector and retired University of North Carolina professor.
Thursdays: April 7, 14, 21, 7-8:30 p.m. at The Prizery. Call 476-8520 to register. Cost: P-B members, $20; non-members, $23. FOR CHILDREN: Watercolor taught by Krista Skelton. Kids will work on watercolor fun, tricks and techniques in three creative lessons. Skelton is a public-school art teacher who also teaches private lessons to children in her home. She has exhibited and sold her work in the area. She is known for her encouraging and engaging manner with child artists. Saturdays: April 2, 9, 23, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Parsons-Bruce mobile unit on the campus of C.H. Friend Elementary School. Call 572-3027 to register. Cost: Children of P-B members, $30; children of non-members, $35. For specific questions about a class, call the instructor as listed above. For general questions about Parsons-Bruce and its other art activities, please call Eva Cassada at 517-0271. |
| October |
Saturday, October 8, 7-10 p.m., Opening Gala - 
$60 per person, black-tie optional. Proceeds benefit The Prizery. Sponsored by Parsons-Bruce Art Association and the Community Arts Center Foundation. Sunday, October 9, 1-3 p.m., Opening Reception. Sponsored by the Woman's Club of Halifax County and the Halifax Woman's Club. Free Click here for a few photos of the exhibit. Monday, October 10, 7 p.m., Gospel Music with The Truth Deliverers. Ron Claiborn and family. Come and celebrate. Free Tuesday, October 11, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., Dreamwork Seminar: Using the visual in Your Dreams. A sensible approach to dreamwork techniques led by Ami Hudson, M. Div. Free Wednesday, October 12, 7 p.m., Film Series celebrating the performing arts. "All About Eve" looks at the theater. (1950 starring Betty Davis)Free Thursday, October 13, 7 p.m., You Are a Creative Person: Exploring the Connection Between Creativity and Wellness. With Patricia W. Ward, MA, IDMA, RDE. The fine arts' effect on health. Sponsored by Moving Voices, The Isadora Duncan Cultural Exchange. Free Saturday, October 15, 8 p.m., The Manhattan Music Ensemble. Pianist Milana Strezeva, cellist Dmitry Kouzov, Violinist Dmitry Lukin and soprano Svetlana Strezeve. Tickets $50. Call 572-8339. Sponsored by the Halifax Woman's Club. Free Sunday, October 16, 3 p.m., Film Series Continues. "The Band Wagon" set amidst a Broadway musical (1953 starring Fred Astaire). Free Monday, October 17, 12 p.m., Floral Interpretations. Open daily through October 19. Floral designers interpret works of art with natural materials. Organized by the South Boston Garden Club and the Banister River Garden Club. Free Tuesday, October 18, 7 p.m., A Celebration of Poetry. Open mike facilitated by Andy Cole. With refreshments. Call 572-2259 to be assured of a spot. Free Wednesday, October 19, 7 p.m., Film series continues. "The Red Shoes" a ballet-inspired classic. Free Thursday, October 20, 7 p.m., Beauty Through the Ages seminar by Dr. Andrew Ribner. Reception following sponsored by Halifax Regional Health System. Free October 10-21, Guided tours for school children by the South Boston-Halifax Junior Woman's Club. Free October 17-27, South Italy Meets South Boston Italian Artist Classes Schedule – Francesco Rocco Ferruccio, Bari Italia. Sunday Oct. 23rd 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Southern Italian Food &Drink. |
The Prizery has been host to some exciting gatherings and will continue to have an impact on the community’s economy and tourism, offering both residents and tourists an opportunity to learn about the area’s history and providing cultural, educational, and recreational programs for citizens.
The Prizery, located at 700 Bruce Street in Downtown South Boston’s Tobacco Warehouse District. To learn more about the Prizery, to become a volunteer with the exciting project, or to inquire about renting the facility for your next event, email Chris Jones.