Upcoming Events at the Oakland Gallery
Alyssa Schwartz, Saturday, April 27, 2019
This performance by Alyssa will be her third visit to Smoke N Mirrors Gallery, this time as a Soloist. Alyssa will be performing
"The Versatile Flute" - The flute is the earliest musical instrument on record, with the oldest flute being approximately 42,000 years old. Originally made from bone and wood, flute music has been a part of the human experience for cultures all around the world before the advent of civilization. This concert will take the listener on a journey through time, exploring flute music and flute literature from ancient traditions through modern practice, exploring the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Eras, and more!
Dr. Alyssa Schwartz comes from Jamestown, New York. She serves on the faculties of Dickinson College as the Flute Professor and West Virginia University as the Adjunct Professor of Music Theory and Music Education. She debuted at New York City's Carnegie Hall in November 2017 and returned for a second performance the same month as a result of winning 1st prize in the 2017 Golden Classical Music International Competition and 2nd Prize in the 2017 Concert Artists International Music Competition. For her full and extensive bio, please visit https://www.alyssa-schwartz.org/bio
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. We will pair the performance with a South Australian Merlot and a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to help transport you to faraway places.
"The Versatile Flute" - The flute is the earliest musical instrument on record, with the oldest flute being approximately 42,000 years old. Originally made from bone and wood, flute music has been a part of the human experience for cultures all around the world before the advent of civilization. This concert will take the listener on a journey through time, exploring flute music and flute literature from ancient traditions through modern practice, exploring the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Eras, and more!
Dr. Alyssa Schwartz comes from Jamestown, New York. She serves on the faculties of Dickinson College as the Flute Professor and West Virginia University as the Adjunct Professor of Music Theory and Music Education. She debuted at New York City's Carnegie Hall in November 2017 and returned for a second performance the same month as a result of winning 1st prize in the 2017 Golden Classical Music International Competition and 2nd Prize in the 2017 Concert Artists International Music Competition. For her full and extensive bio, please visit https://www.alyssa-schwartz.org/bio
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. We will pair the performance with a South Australian Merlot and a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to help transport you to faraway places.
Paint Night with Artists and Dreamers - May 3, 2019
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Come join local artist and instructor Lin Gilbert for Artists and Dreamer's Paint Night in the Gallery and "get tickled". The May workshop will explore feathers! Seating is limited and the $29 admission ticket includes all your art supplies and canvas, light fare and vouchers for two glasses of wine.
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Dream Workshop - May 4, 2019
Smoke N Mirrors is pleased to resume our monthly, interactive Dream Workshop facilitated by Author and Dream Interpreter Rose Gordy. Write down that dream when it awakens you and plan to share with other dreamers. Your dreams may seem very different through the eyes of others and you may gain valuable insights that can help you live a better life. Workshops will be held on the first Saturday of each month at 2:00 pm. This is a FREE event, but please register at (304) 277-7700 as seating is limited!
Pat and Barry - Friday, June 7, 2019
Come join Oakland's very own Barry Dalton as he and long-time performing partner Patrick O'Brennan cover your favorites from decades past and add in some Irish flavor along with a few originals Pat has written to make this an unusual Friday night performance at Smoke N Mirrors Gallery!
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
Seth and Rich - Saturday, June 29, 2019
Come join two of Smoke N Mirrors favorite guest artists as Seth Maynard and Rich Norwood perform your favorite Jazz and Pop songs from the Great American Songbook.
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
The Masons - Saturday, July 20, 2019
Come join The Masons for some acoustic toe-tappin', Momma-slappin', rockin' Americana blues. Skip and Cindi worked on a few new songs this past Florida winter, some come hear your favorites and some new and original tunes.
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
Garrett County Artists Tour - Saturday and Sunday, July 27, 28, 2019
Mark the date! Smoke N Mirrors will once again be participating in the Garrett Arts Council's Artists Studio Tour. Come visit with a featured artist (yet to be named) on Saturday and Sunday.
Beat Salad with Randy and Daria Jones - Saturday, August 17, 2019
Come join this dynamic duo, with guest guitarist Cole Leathers, as they perform their unique brand of Americana with a few stops along the Brazilian music coast.
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
TJ & Pat - Saturday, September 7, 2019
Come join The Channel Cats TRIO: (left to right) Pat Sullivan, Paul Sayles and Tommy 'TJ' Jenkins as they entertain us with their unique style of Blues, Soul and Rock and Roll.
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
Dan Baker - Saturday, September 28, 2019
Smoke N Mirrors is pleased to once again host Mr. Dan Baker, outstanding guitarist and performer for an evening of, well, whatever you and Dan decide it should be. Dan is an eclectic Guitarist with unique instrumental arrangements of songs ranging from a John Coltrane to John Lennon.
Dan is based in Southwestern Pennsylvania. He is a native of Washington PA and began playing the guitar as a teenager. During High School Dan performed his first paid gig at the age of 15, as well as performing at the Capital Theater in Wheeling WV, the Mellon Jazz Festival in Pittsburgh PA and toured France and England. After High School Dan attended and earned a BFA in Jazz Performance from the New School University in New York City. During his time in New York City Dan had the privilege to study and perform with many great musicians in the New York and New Jersey area and performed at the JVC Jazz Festival and at many clubs, restaurants, and special events. Following Graduation from the New School Dan attended Graduate School at New York University and continued performing around the New York City area. Dan returned to his native Washington PA in 2001. Since this time Dan has performed regularly at clubs, restaurants, festivals, weddings, private parties and special events in the tristate area.
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
Dan is based in Southwestern Pennsylvania. He is a native of Washington PA and began playing the guitar as a teenager. During High School Dan performed his first paid gig at the age of 15, as well as performing at the Capital Theater in Wheeling WV, the Mellon Jazz Festival in Pittsburgh PA and toured France and England. After High School Dan attended and earned a BFA in Jazz Performance from the New School University in New York City. During his time in New York City Dan had the privilege to study and perform with many great musicians in the New York and New Jersey area and performed at the JVC Jazz Festival and at many clubs, restaurants, and special events. Following Graduation from the New School Dan attended Graduate School at New York University and continued performing around the New York City area. Dan returned to his native Washington PA in 2001. Since this time Dan has performed regularly at clubs, restaurants, festivals, weddings, private parties and special events in the tristate area.
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
Jenny & Nathan Wilson - Saturday, October 26, 2019
Come join two of our favorite performers as they focus on original music and choice classic and contemporary standards. Jenny Wilson is a composer, pianist, flutist and vocalist. Originally from Queens, New York, Jenny is a graduate of WVU’s Master of Music Jazz Pedagogy program and has toured in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
This is a seated concert style performance and reservations are recommended as seats are limited. Tickets include two drink vouchers per person for anyone over the age of 21 (wines, craft beer, sodas, punch, water, etc.) and hors d'oeuvres. The Reception for this event will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be a featured Red and White wine for this event (to be announced).
