“Visions of Spring” Exhibit Opens April 2

“Visions of Spring” Art Exhibit presented by artists, musicians and writers of the National League of American Pen Women – Diablo/Alameda Branch runs April 2 to May 31 at the beautiful Bankhead Theater in Livermore.

The public is invited to a free Opening Reception with refreshments Saturday, April 2, 1 pm - 3:30 pm.  

Artists include Charlotte Severin and Usha Shukla—Co-Chairs of Event, Winifred Thompson-Branch President, Julie Cohn, Debra Collins, Margaret Davis, Pat Doyne, Jo Ann Frisch, Elizabeth Hack, Pam Holloway, Ann Maloney-Mason,  Ruey Syrop,  Chandana Srinath, and Azar Vaghefi.  

Mary Fineman, composer and pianist;  Margaret Davis , singer and Celtic harper;  and Debra Nimmer singer and composer will perform.

Writers Susan Wight, Connie Rusk, Genie Lester, Pam Holloway and Pat Doyne will be presenting.

In 1897, when women were routinely excluded from professional groups, the NLAPW was established to create support and inspiration for women. 

Members included Pearl Buck, Georgia O’Keefe and Eudora Welty. Eleanor Roosevelt, a prolific writer, was an enthusiastic Pen Woman while in the White House and beyond. 

For more information, please visit: www.nlapw.org or email Winifred Thompson at: winigerry@gmail.com