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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Poor Artists Sale to offer variety of art, handicrafts for gifts Dec. 6 in Calumet



Copper Country Suzuki musicians render "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" in their December 2007 concert in Michigan Tech's McArdle Theater. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, you can hear them perform at 1 p.m. during the Poor Artists Sale in the CLK Gymnasium in Calumet. Celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas while you shop for quality gifts and enjoy musical entertainment and homemade baked goods. (Video © 2008 Michele Bourdieu)

HANCOCK -- The Copper Country Community Arts Council celebrates its 32nd annual Poor Artists Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Calumet High School (CLK) Gymnasium in Calumet. This year’s sale offers the work of over 60 artists including 13 that are new to the event along with the return of many long-standing favorites.

Copper Country Suzuki students will perform at 1 p.m. Shop and visit with friends in a festive atmosphere and enjoy homemade baked goods at the hospitality table.

Shoppers will find handmade jewelry, pottery, wreaths, ornaments, baskets, functional and decorative wood art, blown glass, stained glass, furniture, rugs, rustic garden décor, art clothing and accessories, books, dolls, fiber art, journals, candles, soaps, paintings, photography, gift baskets and much more.

Renew your Arts Council membership (or join for the first time) and take advantage of a preview shopping hour for members only from 10 to 11 am.

Don't miss the biggest holiday art shopping event in the U.P. as the Poor Artists Sale teams up with Calumet galleries, artist studios, restaurants and shops for "Calumet Celebrates the Arts"! Calumet shops will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. with refreshments and more.

The Poor Artists Sale is put on by the Copper Country Community Arts Council and is a benefit for the Community Arts Center in Hancock. For more information stop by the Community Arts Center at 126 Quincy Street in Hancock or call 482-2333.

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