Staycation to the Gallery

If you're big into the hottest catch phrases of these economically troubling times, then you already know all about "staycations"-- a.k.a. the half-hearted attempts to convince yourself that a Michigan road trip is just as exciting as that European vacation you canceled because money was tight.

Regardless, here's another opportunity to slip that buzzword into everyday conversation: Blue Moon @ Blue Hour Gallery is hosting a new art exhibit next month that will give you the chance to have the most economical staycation yet-- a chance to see Michigan's landscapes without ever leaving the walls of the gallery.

The show features the work of four artists that comprise the Blue Moon Art Group, showcasing their artistic views of Michigan's own landscapes. The artists include Bev Tippman(whose work is featured in the picture above), Carol Hatfield, Susan Miller, and Vivian Schilling.

The exhibit runs from August 10 through September 8, but show up on August 15 between 5 and 7 p.m. for an opening reception that gives you the opportunity to meet with the artists themselves and enjoy light refreshments.

The Blue Hour Gallery is located in Marshall at 127 W. Michigan Avenue. Call 269-789-1902 for more details, or visit their website.