GAYLORDSVILLE, Conn.—Art lovers are invited to the gala preview party for the Merwinsville Hotel’s 39th annual Autumn Arts and Fine Crafts Show, which will feature live music and a festive gathering catered by Hendricks Herb & Table on Friday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The gala preview party showcases the band Mama Train performing in the spirit of the Jazz Age with female vocals and expressive piano. Inspired by early jazz and blues artists like Billie Holiday, Annette Hanshaw and Django Reinhardt, the classic songs they play range from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Catered hors d’oeuvres created by Lori Hendrick-Bechtold of Hendrick’s Herb and Table will tempt palates with a wide variety of offerings served, along with wine and dessert. Gala attendees will be the first to see and purchase artwork before the general public.
Tickets for the gala party are $30 in advance and $35 at the door; hotel members are $20 each. Purchase online at www.merwinsvillehotel.org/events. New members are always welcome.
The two-weekend Autumn Arts and Fine Crafts Show has been a long tradition in October. The dates of the show are Oct. 10-12 and Oct. 16-18. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days.
More than 80 local artists take advantage of the shows offered at the hotel to sell their work and support the ongoing restoration of the building. A portion of all sales benefit the hotel, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Those looking for gifts of original artwork by local artists will find a great variety of framed oil paintings, watercolors and photography. The fall show also features the work of artisans in glass, jewelry, woodwork, pottery, fiber arts and more.
A $3 donation per person is requested; children under 10 are admitted free. Individuals with a current membership are also admitted free, and those with a “sponsor” or higher membership will receive a one-time 10 percent discount on their entire order.
The Merwinsville Hotel is located at 1 Brown’s Forge Road in Gaylordsville. For further information, call 860-350-4443 or visit www.merwinsvillehotel.org.
