October 24, 2023 / News
Hello All,
A collection of paintings by Helene Ruiz entitled “Exploring the Harmonies of Urban Life and Sunflower Melodies” will be on display here in our tasting room from October 28-November 12. The exhibit is open to the public from 11 am to 6 pm on weekends and other days by appointment.
Ruiz is known for her intriguing urban landscapes, a body of work that might be described as surreal, but which portrays the reality of her affection for life in a complex, multicultural, urban setting. She celebrates the art, music and beauty of the city scene with wide angled perspective, and to see these paintings is to share her enjoyment.
The Bronx has Something in the Air © by Helene Ruiz
Much of Ruiz’s work has been produced in New York City, where she organized the Urban Individualists, an artist’s collective. Today she works from her home in Virginia. She has exhibited her paintings in numerous shows both nationally and internationally. Over the years she has received numerous grants and awards in recognition of her contributions to the arts.
We hope you’ll come by for a look at these pictures and a glass of wine!
Cheers,
Joan & Bob
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September 14, 2023 / News
Coming Up at Links Bridge Vineyards!
Hello All,
This is just to let you know about a couple of things that will be going on at Links Bridge in the near future.
New Exhibit: From the Hand of the Artist (September 16-October 1)
Calm Waters © by Ann Lundahl
As a part of our continued “Wine and Art series”, Links Bridge Vineyards is hosting an exhibit of oil and acrylic paintings by local Frederick artists. The exhibit, entitled “From the Hand of the Artist,” features paintings by five women who often work together for mutual inspiration, sharing the pleasure that creating art provides. The five are Sandra Cook, Pam Herrick, Ann Lundahl, Robin Seidel, and Stephanie Torres.
Huron Lighthouse © by Sandy Cook
From September 16 through October 1, the exhibit is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 6 pm, and by appointment on weekdays. If you come by on Sunday, September 17, 1-4 pm, the five artists will be here to talk informally about their work. Come on by and enjoy a glass of wine with them!
Last Chance of the Season: Goat Yoga (October 7, 2-4 pm)
This is the last opportunity of the season for Goat Yoga at Links Bridge Vineyards! Enjoy a yoga experience on a grassy lawn overlooking the Monocacy River, at a peaceful spot we call “The Riffle.” Ticket price includes a mimosa before the class begins (come a little early!) and a complimentary tasting of 7 wines up at the tasting room when the class is over. To sign up, go to the Goat for the Soul website.
Cheers,
Joan & Bob
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September 5, 2023 / News
This weekend at Links Bridge Vineyards
Hello all,
We wanted to let you know that this weekend, September 9-10, our neighbor and master craftsman Roger Crist will be exhibiting his latest wine barrel-inspired furniture and furnishings here. Many of you have seen Roger’s work before, but he always has something new and intriguing to show us!
But wait…there’s more! This weekend Roger’s brother Steve Crist will be here too. Steve, a homebuilder from Raleigh NC and also a master woodworker, uses lathe and bandsaw to sculpt bowls, candlesticks, animals, and other small but elegant objects from spalted oak and maple. He’ll have these on display and we think you’ll enjoy them.
Finally, this will be the last weekend to see our current exhibit of landscape and still-life pictures by Pauline Rakis. You won’t want to miss these!
Cheers,
Joan & Bob
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September 2, 2023 / News
Open on Labor Day!
We’ll be open on Labor Day (Monday September 4) from noon till 6pm. We’ll be updating our tasting menu on that day, so we hope you’ll come by to try some wine! We’ll have charcuterie boards in case you’re hungry, but we also encourage you to bring a picnic of your own.
For your viewing pleasure, we’ll also have a new exhibit (September 2-10) by returning artist Pauline Rakis. Pauline’s exhibit of floral paintings made a springtime splash here back in May. Her new collection of dreamy landscape and still-life paintings celebrates the end of summer and beginning of fall. For more information about Pauline and her work, look here at our previous post, and also on her website.
Cheers!
Bob & Joan
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July 2, 2023 / News
Coming Soon to Links Bridge Vineyards!
Paintings by Galina Kolosovskaya, July 8-23
Nuthatch
© Galina Kolosovskaya
Beginning next weekend (July 8-9), we’ll be hosting an exhibit of oil paintings by Galina Kolosovskaya. Born in Russia, Kolosovskaya is best known for her paintings of flowers and birds. After graduating in fine arts, she was an active member of the remarkable arts community in Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East. She served as artistic director for the Wildlife Foundation, premier environmental organization working for the survival of the Siberian tiger and conservation of Russian flora and fauna.
Green Apple
© Galina Kolosovskaya
Kolosovskaya’s work has been shown at numerous exhibits within the Russian Far East, and may be found in private collections in Russia, Japan, France, Germany, Canada and the USA. After moving to the United States in 2003, she has continued her delicate still life paintings, and pursued her newer interest in the birds found here in Maryland. Her work has been shown in exhibits in Silver Spring, Bethesda, Chevy Chase and other cities in Maryland. Now living in Silver Spring, she is a member of the Montgomery Art Association and the Art League of Ocean City. Open on the weekends, 11am to 6pm, and on other days by appointment.
Goat Yoga is back, Sunday July 16, 10am-Noon!
If you missed Goat Yoga last time, here’s another opportunity! Enjoy a yoga experience on a grassy lawn overlooking the Monocacy River, at a peaceful spot we call “The Riffle.” Ticket price includes a mimosa before the class begins (come a little early!) and a complimentary tasting of 7 wines up at the tasting room when the class is over. We invite you to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the terrace or down by the river. To sign up, go to the Goat for the Soul website.
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June 23, 2023 / News
Nature and Structure: Paintings by Russ Mardon
© Russ Mardon
This weekend and next (Jun2 24-July 2), we’ll be hosting an exhibit of paintings by Russ Mardon entitled “Nature and Structure.” These paintings in oil and acrylic focus on the interplay between built structures and the natural environment. The lines and angles of roads, bridges, buildings, etc use a different visual language than the curves, waves, and fractals found in nature. This contrast guides the design process, and the paintings draw the viewer in by humanizing the scale of the landscape. We might add that they light up our tasting room with glowing color!
Russ lives and works in Falls Church, Virginia, and has exhibited his work at many different galleries in Virginia and Maryland. For examples of his work visit his website.
Y’all come!
Joan & Bob
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