Spectrum Art and Jewelry Holiday Benefit and Fund Raiser

Marge and I had a fine time at the Holiday Benefit and Fund Raiser at Star Sosa's Spectrum Art and Jewelry last evening. As usual we arrived early and left pretty early, too, but a nice group of appreciative attendees was growing when we left. The event was a fund raiser for the local Brigde Boys and Girls Club and some cute (and also appreciative) kids were in attendance.



Marge and I are big fans of Star's gallery and her assemblage of work from artists and craftsfolk who are all her friends. Last night we were particularly drawn to a display of very colorful ceramic and metal gift items. If the idea of going Christmas shopping in an exclusive art gallery throws you off because you're concerned everything will be very expensive, think again and check out Spectrum this season.

Sure, they do display beautiful paintings, jewelry, and glass works priced in the thousands of dollars, but you can also find plenty of attractive, handmade gifts for much less and you can be sure when the recipients open them they won't have seen the same gift (or given it themselves) before.

There are nice items at Spectrum starting at $12 and many under $25 and $50, so unless your budget is limited to only a couple of dollars, take a break from the noise and bustle at the bigger stores and check out Spectrum Art and Jewelry in the Forum Shops in Wilmington (opposite Mayfaire).

There are two other benefits to shopping at Spectrum: you'll be supporting the arts, which is always a good thing in my mind, and you get to meet some super nice people as that's the only kind Star work with. (Like I said, Marge and I unabashed fans. And, oh yeah, we did find -and buy- a gift for an important person in our life but we not going to say what it is or who it's for because she reads this blog. Hint - it's not ceramic or metal art.)

I have a new tag line for Spectrum Art and Jewelry (not that they asked): "Home town people - big city art!"

Great Benefit Tonight - Spectrum Art and Jewelry

If you're looking for a special gift for someone artistically inclined, if you would like to support a good cause, or if you'd just like to hang with some cool folks, head over to Spectrum Art and Jewelry early this evening, December 12th from 6-8PM for their December Open House & Fund Raiser.


Join them for hot cider and holiday treats and meet the good folks from the Brigade Boys & Girls Club. Buy a whimsical hand painted ornament and $10 will be donated to the club to continue their great work mentoring local kids. Take time to check out Spectrum's great collection of gift ideas, starting as low at $12.


While you're there you might also be able to see Spectrum's General Manager and RAA (Resident Awesome Artist) Nancy Noel May's SmartArtCar in the parking lot.

See you there!

Is This Smart?

Earlier this week I stopped by our friend Star Sosa's Spectrum Art and Jewelry in the parking lot saw Nancy Noel May's new ride. I'd heard Nancy was buying a Smart Car but hadn't yet seen it. So now I've seen it and photographed it. Next time I visit I may work up to asking for a ride, but I thought you might like so see photos of it from all sides.

Nancy drove to Wilmington from Cary on I-40 and said it felt safe and stable. Star added that it reminded her somewhat of riding in early Honda Civic.

I don't know what it costs, how fast it will go or how great it does with gas mileage, but here's the official Smart USA website. And here are some more photos.