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UPCOMING EVENTS AT LALO, INC

  • Luray New showing by Lalo artist Karen Weinberg at Warehouse Art Gallery in Luray. Her work is in alcohol ink on glass. Her exhibit is in the Main Gallery and runs through mid-July, 2017.
  • Front Royal Several Lalo artists’ works can be seen at the Blue Wing Frog on Chester Street. Artists represented include Barbara Jennings, Donna Werley, Roxolana Armstrong, Bryane Lickson, Charles Lickson, Clive Turner, Deb Schneider, Barbara Stevens, Hannia Smith, Maxine Weitzner and Karen Weinberg.
  • Selah Theater Lalo artists will be participating in the arts event at the Selah Theater in Front Royal on June 23, 3017.
  • The 4-H Center Lalo artists’ work will be on display and for sale at the Front Royal community day beginning at 4PM on July 1, 2017. Lalo is pleased to support the 4-H Center and to participate in the community’s celebration of America’s birthday.
  • Winchester Works by Lalo artists are on display and for sale at CrepeWorx on the downtown mall in the City of Winchester.
  • Falls Church Lalo will supply all the art for the opening of Falls Church Distillers LLC. The Falls Church location expects to open sometime in June.
For details, visit our Calendar.

SCIENTIST DECRIES “BORDER WALL” IN FRONT ROYAL TALK

At a recent luncheon talk given by Dr. Alonso Aguirre to the Calvary Church Men’s Group in Front Royal, listeners learned of the perils of lost species and a growing lack of caring for our home planet. “The so-called Border Wall between the U.S. and Mexico will prevent the natural migration of certain species,” warned Dr. Aguirre, who is both a veterinarian and environmental scientist. “This may add to the dimunition in numbers of affected animals,” he added. Continue reading SCIENTIST DECRIES “BORDER WALL” IN FRONT ROYAL TALK

REDBUD FESTIVAL 22April

The Browntown Community Association (Browntown, VA) holds the Redbud Festival each Spring. The Festival turns tiny Browntown into a venue for arts, crafts, music, duck races, food and fun, and attracts many local and regional visitors. This year the Festival will, for the first time, feature art from Lalo artists. There will be art on exhibit and for sale at the Community Association indoor exhibition and sale space. The Festival takes place this coming Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 9AM til 3PM. The Community Association promises a good time for the entire family.

Invitation to the Community

The speaker for this month’s Men of Calvary (Calvary Episcopal Church) meeting is an internationally known ecologist and conservationist, professor and author. Dr. Alonso Aguirre heads a department at George Mason University. His own background is diverse including veterinarian medicine, masters in science and a doctorate in ecology of and wildlife disease. He heads a collaborative program looking at links to human health of wildlife disease and is an acclaimed expert in biodiversity. Continue reading Invitation to the Community

SPRING 2017 MEMBER RECEPTION PARTY ANNOUNCED

The Board of Directors of Lalo, Inc. has announced that the Spring Reception, with art, food and music, will be held on Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2017, in Weber Hall at Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal. All members and supporters of the mission of Lalo to Let Art Live On™ will be invited. “We wanted to announce the date early so our members and supporters could save the date and plan to attend,” said Charles “Chips” Lickson, Lalo President. “We’ve been at this facility before and Weber Hall is a great venue for us,” he added. While early planning will get under way soon, Lalo Vice President for Special Events Jennifer Nicholson promised “an even greater event this Spring than last year’s party – which was memorable.” Jenn is expected to invite other members to be on this Spring’s event committee. Details here.

LALO TO AGAIN PARTICIPATE IN “TASTE OF BOOKS”

On Saturday evening, April 29, 2017, Samuels Public Library in Front Royal, Virginia, will again hold its Annual Fundraiser – and Lalo will be there. Under the direction of Lalo Director and Vice President of Special Events Jennifer Nicholson, Lalo will again be part of the fun and action based upon “Around the World in 80 Days”. Please mark the date on your calendars for this amazing evening of food, books and, thanks to Lalo, good art. And Lalo can be justly proud that it won last year for Best Costumes. According to Jen, “We anticipate an even more colorful table and art this year.”

Shenandoah University’s Ethics Event To Feature LALO

“Integrity in the Workplace” is the title of a program being presented on Saturday morning, November 12, 2016, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM, at the Byrd Business School of Shenandoah University. The event came about through the good efforts and ideas of Dr. Richard Anson and his wife Barbara, who are the principles of Ezekiel’s Place/Peace and Justice Academy of Shenandoah Crossing, West Virginia. Continue reading Shenandoah University’s Ethics Event To Feature LALO

Lalo Art At Shepherd University Event

“IT WAS A VERY POWERFUL EVENT AND ONE THAT SHOULD BE REPLICATED OFTEN” was the comment most heard at the Race Relations Dialogue held the evening of October 10, 2016, at the Byrd Center of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV. The audience for the program, numbering over 100 people, included members of the regional community (from West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and DC), local officials, activists and the folks from law enforcement. Continue reading Lalo Art At Shepherd University Event

Lalo Directors And Advisory Member Hear And Meet NAACP President

Everyone agrees that the address that NAACP President and CEO Rev. Cornell William Brooks gave to approximately 200 people gathered to hear him and his views on the progress and challenges facing Americans in the future was significant. Brooks was introduced by his wife Janice in most eloquent fashion. The news is full of clashes between police and demonstrators that have risen again in several American cities, and Brooks’ remarks could be a peacemaker in these troubled times. Continue reading Lalo Directors And Advisory Member Hear And Meet NAACP President