Press Release Summary: Roman Jewelers, The Michener Art Museum and Bucks Magazine strive to bring neighboring counties together through art and culture
Press Release Body: Meet the Michener! Roman Jewelers, The Michener Art Museum and Bucks Magazine strive to bring neighboring counties together through art and culture
On Saturday, April 5, 2008, the James A. Michener Art Museum will reach across the Delaware River and will partner with Roman Jewelers (Flemington, NJ) and BUCKS magazine (New Hope, PA) to bring neighboring Hunterdon and Bucks counties together at an event featuring art, music and local cuisine. This "sampling" event will be held in Renaissance Plaza (home of Roman Jewelers) at 39 Hwy 12, Flemington, NJ. Located just fifteen minutes from New Hope, everyone is invited to attend this free event on April 5, 2008 from 2 pm to 5 pm to get acquainted with the Art & Soul of Bucks County, the Michener Art Museum.
Bucks County artist Robert Whitley, a master woodworker of national reputation, is the featured artist of a solo exhibition at the Michener Museum in New Hope through June 1, 2008. He will be on site at the "Meet the Michener" event in Flemington on April 5th to discuss his original and contemporary furniture designs, as well as historic reproductions. Works by Robert Whitley are on permanent exhibit at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Washington, D.C., the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Museum of art, in addition to several other university and private collections.
Guests can also delight in two informal jazz performances during the event by renowned bassist and composer Charles Fambrough and Friends. During his nearly 40-year professional career, Fambrough has performed and recorded with numerous bands, most famously Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and the Wynton Marsalis Quintet.
Market Roost Fine Catering, Restaurant & Gift Gallery, located in Flemington, NJ, will provide a sampling of hors d'oeuvres for this free event. Triumph Brewery, which has locations in Princeton, NJ, New Hope, PA and Philadelphia, PA, will provide a beer sampling for guests.
In addition, there will be selected art and general educational books and other items from the Michener Museum's Shops for sale during the event.
This "Meet the Michener" event is part of a new Hands Across the River program sponsored by Roman Jewelers, designed to increase awareness between Hunterdon County, NJ and Bucks County, PA. This program will encourage individuals living in both counties to find out what cultural opportunities, shopping and businesses are available for them on the other side of the Delaware River.
Roman Jewelers is a family owned and operated store with locations in Flemington and the Bridgewater Commons Mall. Roman Jewelers specializes in custom jewelry design, fine jewelry including designer, diamond and bridal jewelry, and also offers a wide selection of Swiss watches.
BUCKS magazine is the art, culture and lifestyle magazine of Bucks and Hunterdon counties.
The "Meet the Michener" event takes place April 5, 2008 from 2 pm to 5 pm, and is free and open to the public. No reservations are required, but seating for the jazz performances is limited and will be on a first-come first served basis.
For more information or directions, please visit www.romanjewelers.com or www.michenerartmuseum.org, or call 908-237-1223.
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The James A. Michener Art Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits American art, with a focus on art of the Bucks County region. The museum presents changing exhibitions that explore a variety of artistic expressions, and offers a diverse program of educational activities that seeks to develop a lifelong involvement in the arts as well as nurture a wide range of audiences. We also seek to educate our community about nationally and internationally known Bucks County artists of all creative disciplines. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the James A. Michener Art Museum has two locations, 138 S. Pine Street in Doylestown, and 500 Union Square Drive in New Hope. For more information on hours and admission rates, please contact us at 215-340-9800 in Doylestown and 215-862-7633 in New Hope, or visit www.michenerartmuseum.org.
Web Site: http://www.romanjewelers.com/
Contact Details: Sheila Palka, Marketing Director Roman Jewelers Telephone: 908-237-1223 sheila@romanjewelers.com
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