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April 3, 2019 Bliss Green-Morehead Uncategorized  

Windchime Exhibition and Auction

Skip LaPlante’s Windchimes at Flushing Town Hall
Performance April 5, Art Auction April 14, 2019

A celebration of composer, instrument-builder extraordinaire Skip LaPlante, in this first-ever retrospective of Skip’s collection of hand-built wind chimes created from “stuff nobody else wanted.” Many of these wind chimes were created at Flushing Town Hall as part of his EtM/Con Edison Composer-in-Residence project.

As a tribute to the vibrant Queens Arts community that has supported him over the years, Skip has selected four organizations to benefit from the proceeds: Flushing Town Hall, Exploring the Metropolis, Outpost Artist Resources, and Materials for the Arts.

Purchase your own wind-chime instrument made from recycled materials and enjoy an excerpt of Skip’s signature sound composed for a wind chime orchestra.Don’t miss your chance to own an original Skip LaPlante wind chime and support these extraordinary arts organizations!

 

OPENING RECEPTION: FRI, APR 5, 5-7 pm

Gallery Dates: SAT, APR 6 – SUN, APR 14
Gallery Hours: SAT & SUN 12-5 PM; weekdays by appointment
$5 Suggested Donation/FREE for Members, Students & Teens

 

WINDCHIME AUCTION: SUN, APR 14, 5 pm; FREE

Meet composer Skip LaPlante on the final day of his exhibition of hand-crafted wind chimes. Skip will perform an excerpt of his music composed for a wind chimes orchestra. It’s your last chance to purchase one (or more!) of these incredible wind chimes.

 

Flushing Town Hall ● 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, New York 11354 ●

(718) 463-7700 x222 ● www.flushingtownhall.org

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