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Contact: Cris Cadiz (860) 928-5492

Celebrate 15!

"Chair-A-Tea" Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut

August 20, 2010, Pomfret, CT . . . On October 8th, Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes in Pomfret will kick off "Chair-A-Tea"--a special art sale to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut. In honor of this organization's 15th Anniversary, 15 artists will each create an original Art Chair. Over 15 weeks, these chairs will be displayed and sold. Celebrations will donate a portion of each Art Chair sale to Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut.

Starting October 8th, Celebrations will unveil a new Art Chair every Friday afternoon from 2-4PM. Stop by for tea & sweets and to see each new Art Chair in the continuing series. The 15-week benefit will culminate in a "Chair-A-Tea Party" on January 22 (2-5PM) at Celebrations Tea Room. This special Tea Reception will cost $30 per person. Celebrations will donate $15 from each ticket to Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut. Celebrations will present a check to Northeast Connecticut Habitat for Humanity during the Chair-A-Tea Party. Celebrations’ goal for this campaign is to sell each and every chair in order to gift Habitat generously and support the current house being built in Brooklyn, CT.

For this creative endeavor, Celebrations asked artists to step outside the box and let their imaginations run wild. Artists who work in all media will participate, including jewelers and those who typically work on traditional canvases. The chairs can be functional or decorative (or both!). "We can’t wait to see the diversity of each creation," says Celebrations Proprietor Jean Barton.

Artists participating in "Chair-A-Tea" are Merideth Berthiaume, Emily Boosahda, Valerie Bruzzi, Janice Doner, Cheryl Economos, Jan Geoghegan, Jen Hart, Susan Rosenstone Larrow, Debra Metzger, Tim Oliver, Deborah Padden, Nora Robbins, Wolfgang Schweizer, David Stumpo, Margaret Young.

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Chosen #1 Art Gallery in Yankee Magazine's "Best of New England Reader's Choice" Awards for 2010, Celebrations showcases & sells an eclectic collection of original artwork by dozens of regional artists, artisans and designers plus a wide selection of unique and creative gifts in all price ranges. Celebrations Tea Room hosts reservation-only tea events such as monthly themed teas and is available by appointment for groups. Visit www.celebrationsshoppes.com for more information.

Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut promotes home ownership with volunteers building houses in partnership with residents in need of adequate housing. This chapter, which serves a ten-town area, has built nine houses and is celebrating 15 years of service in the Quiet Corner. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut visit www.habitatnortheastct.org.

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"Chair-A-Tea" Benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut

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