Birdie’s Café to host an opening for “Lucky 13” By Off Track Art on Jan. 7, 2011 6 to 10 p.m.

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“Lucky 13” By Off Track Art at Birdie’s features the work of…

Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Phil Grout, Charlotte Laslo, C.Z. Sawdey, Carolyn Seabolt, Linda Van Hart, Robert J. Waddell, Gordon Wickes, and Pam Zappardino.

Birdie’s Café to host a show, “Lucky 13” By Off Track Art

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Birdie’s Café, 233 East Main Street, kicks off the New Year with an exhibition entitled “Lucky 13” featuring the artists of Off Track Art, a co-op of local Carroll County artists, for the months of January and February 2011.  The 13 partners of Off Track Artists will have a reception for the exhibition at Birdie’s Café on the 13th day after Christmas, Friday, January 7, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  In the event winter weather closes Carroll County Public Schools that day, the reception will be held the following evening.  Off Track Art is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the lower level of the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street in downtown Westminster.  The co-op is dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster and Carroll County, as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its partners.

“Lucky 13” By Off Track Art features the work of

Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Phil Grout, Charlotte Laslo, C.Z. Sawdey, Carolyn Seabolt, Linda Van Hart, Robert J. Waddell, Gordon Wickes, and Pam Zappardino.

More: Birdie’s Café to host a show, “Lucky 13” By Off Track Art

Birdie’s Café celebrates the New Year with the artists from Off Track Art, a local Carroll County artists’ co-op, for the months of January and February 2011. 

The 13 partners from Off Track Artists will have a reception at Birdie’s on the 13th day after Christmas, Friday, January 7, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with new visions for the New Year.  Please come join us.  (In case winter weather closes Carroll County Public Schools that day, the reception will be held the following evening.)

Birdie's café is the epicenter of cool in Westminster, MD.  Birdie's café is owned by Westminster native Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, a local businesswoman and professional photographer.

Birdie's café is conveniently located at 233 East Main Street, in Westminster, to meet all of your socializing-over-a-delicious-cup-of-top-notch-java needs.  Or, maybe you're searching for an inspirational spot to sip some tea while working on that novel you were gonna finish three years ago? 

Birdie's Café 233 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 website: http://www.birdiescoffee.com/; e-mail: coffeebird@comcast.net; 410-848.7931

Birdie’s hours are: Monday – Tuesday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday – Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland.  The co-op is dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster and Carroll County, as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its partners.  Open: Wed. - Fri. Noon to 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM

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“Lucky 13” By Off Track Art at Birdie’s features the work of…

Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Phil Grout, Charlotte Laslo, C.Z. Sawdey, Carolyn Seabolt, Linda Van Hart, Robert J. Waddell, Gordon Wickes, and Pam Zappardino.

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The January and February 2011 issue of the Downtown Westminster Main Street News by Stan Ruchlewicz Westminster administrator of economic development.

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Westminster Maryland Main Street Weekend Happenings – January 7 and 8, 2011 http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/365935.html

There are quite a few activities happening in Downtown Westminster this weekend. Click on the link below to see what might of interest to you in Downtown Westminster this weekend!!!  http://www.scribd.com/doc/46454539/Westminster-Maryland-Main-Street-Weekend-Happenings-%E2%80%93-January-7-and-8-2011

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Birdie’s Café to host an opening for “Lucky 13” By Off Track Art on Jan. 7, 2011 6 to 10 p.m.     

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Birdie’s Café to host a show, “Lucky 13” By Off Track Art

Birdie’s Café to host a show, “Lucky 13” By Off Track Art

Birdie’s Café, 233 East Main Street, kicks off the New Year with an exhibition entitled “Lucky 13” featuring the artists of Off Track Art, a co-op of local Carroll County artists, for the months of January and February 2011.  The 13 partners of Off Track Artists will have a reception for the exhibition at Birdie’s Café on the 13th day after Christmas, Friday, January 7, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  In the event winter weather closes Carroll County Public Schools that day, the reception will be held the following evening.  Off Track Art is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the lower level of the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street in downtown Westminster.  The co-op is dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster and Carroll County, as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its partners.

“Lucky 13” By Off Track Art features the work of

Kevin Dayhoff, Mary E. Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Phil Grout, Charlotte Laslo, C.Z. Sawdey, Carolyn Seabolt, Linda Van Hart, Robert J. Waddell, Gordon Wickes, and Pam Zappardino.

More: Birdie’s Café to host a show, “Lucky 13” By Off Track Art

Birdie’s Café celebrates the New Year with the artists from Off Track Art, a local Carroll County artists’ co-op, for the months of January and February 2011. 

The 13 partners from Off Track Artists will have a reception at Birdie’s on the 13th day after Christmas, Friday, January 7, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with new visions for the New Year.  Please come join us.  (In case winter weather closes Carroll County Public Schools that day, the reception will be held the following evening.)

Birdie's café is the epicenter of cool in Westminster, MD.  Birdie's café is owned by Westminster native Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, a local businesswoman and professional photographer.

Birdie's café is conveniently located at 233 East Main Street, in Westminster, to meet all of your socializing-over-a-delicious-cup-of-top-notch-java needs.  Or, maybe you're searching for an inspirational spot to sip some tea while working on that novel you were gonna finish three years ago? 

Birdie's Café 233 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 website: http://www.birdiescoffee.com/; e-mail: coffeebird@comcast.net; 410-848.7931

Birdie’s hours are: Monday – Tuesday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday – Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland.  The co-op is dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster and Carroll County, as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its partners.  Open: Wed. - Fri. Noon to 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM

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Phil Grout art exhibition ends at Birdie's Cafe Gallery in Westminster Maryland

Phil Grout art exhibition ends at Birdie's Cafe Gallery in Westminster Maryland

By Kevin Dayhoff

January 4, 2011 http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2011/01/phil-grout-art-exhibition-ends-at.html

LABELS: Art Artists, Art Artists Grout Phil, Art Off Track Art, People Joseph Sherri Hosfeld, Photography, Westminster Art Culture Artists, Westminster Bus Birdies's

Phil Grout’s exhibition at Birdie's Cafe Gallery in Westminster ended on January 2, 2011 after a well-received two-month showing.

Grout, an award-winning photojournalist, fine art photographer appeared for the opening of a retrospective show of his work on November 5, 2010 at Birdie's Café 233 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157 - http://www.birdiescoffee.com/

The show titled “44/40,” spanned over four decades of Grout’s work, from Vietnam to Africa, Plains Georgia, to Carroll County; and includes almost 70 pieces of work.  (See also: http://www.scribd.com/doc/41131999/Phil-Grout-award-winning-photojournalist-to-appear-at-Birdie%E2%80%99s-Cafe-Gallery-in-Westminster)

An article about Grout’s critically acclaimed show appeared in the Carroll Eagle on November 7, 2010.  The article may be found at: http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4918/photojournalist-phil-grout-shows-decades-work-birdies-caf/

At that time, Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, the owner of Birdie’s and an artist herself, added, “Phil Grout is one of the greatest photojournalists of his generation.  We are truly blessed as a community that he has chosen our stories to document.  Phil has an amazing ability to find the extraordinary in everyday life - and this show, a retrospective of forty-four years of his work, will leave you awestruck.”

On November 6^th, 2010, Grout published the following notes and anecdotes about his show, the art exhibited and his four-decade journey as an artist: “Phil Grout 44/40 in Light.” http://www.scribd.com/doc/46301381/Phil-Grout-art-exhibition-ends-at-Birdie-s-Cafe-Gallery-in-Westminster-Maryland

An extensive collection of Phil's work can be viewed at www.philgrout.com

See also: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2010/11/phil-grout-award-winning.html

For additional information: “Birdie's Cafe; has Westminster's Main Street percolating once again - New cafe opens in place of former Pour House,” By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 8/08/10 http://t.co/aZ8XWbe

Phil Grout, photographer, Vietnam, veteran, Birdie’s Cage, art, culture, Carroll County, Westminster, Maryland, photojournalist, Dayhoff

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Phil Grout art exhibition ends at Birdie's Cafe Gallery in Westminster Maryland     

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Santa at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4

Santa at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4

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Word is, from Santa's PIO, that Santa's schedule has changed - Santa has an issue with his sleigh- but he's still coming to Birdie's Cafe Coffee House and he will now appear at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.  Birdie's Cafe Coffee House: http://www.facebook.com/birdiescafe

233 East Main St. Westminster MD 21157 410-848-7931 www.birdiescoffee.com

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Santa Claus, Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, Birdie’s, Westminster, Maryland, Carroll County, coffee, Dayhoff

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LABELS: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS, ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WESTMINSTER, WESTMINSTER BUS BIRDIES'S

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Santa at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4     

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Coffee with Santa at Birdies on Sunday Dec 19, 2010 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

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Santa at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4

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Word is, from Santa's PIO, that Santa's schedule has changed - Santa has an issue with his sleigh- but he's still coming to Birdie's Cafe Coffee House and he will now appear at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.  Birdie's Cafe Coffee House:http://www.facebook.com/birdiescafe

233 East Main St. Westminster MD 21157 410-848-7931 www.birdiescoffee.com

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Santa Claus, Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, Birdie’s, Westminster, Maryland, Carroll County, coffee, Dayhoff

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Santa at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4     

Come have coffee with Santa at Sherri Hosfeld Joseph’s Birdie’s Café in Westminster, Maryland on Saturday, December 19, 2010 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.   Santa at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4

233 East Main St. Westminster MD 21157 410-848-7931 birdiescoffee.com

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Labels: Annual Christmas, Annual Christmas Westminster, Westminster Bus Birdies'sCoffee with Santa at Birdies on Sat. Dec 19, 2010 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.     

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Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, the owner of Birdies Coffee Café http://www.birdiescoffee.com in Westminster

Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, the owner of Birdies Coffee Café http://www.birdiescoffee.com in Westminster

Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, the owner of Birdies Coffee Café in Westminster, smiles at a light moment at the fifth annual Carroll County Philanthropists of the Year awards on October 20, 2010.  Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

Monday, November 01, 2010

Community Foundation of Carroll County honors Philanthropists of the Year

Community Foundation of Carroll County honors Philanthropists of the Year

By Kevin Dayhoff 10/21/10

http://www.scribd.com/doc/41122324/Community-Foundation-of-Carroll-County-honors-Philanthropists-of-the-Year-by-Kevin-Dayhoff

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Over 250 community leaders filled the Portico social hall at St. John Catholic Church early Wednesday morning to honor the recipients of the fifth annual Carroll County Philanthropists of the Year awards.

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LABELS: DAYHOFF DAILY PHOTOBLOG, DAYHOFF PHOTOS, DAYHOFF PHOTOS PEOPLE, NON-PROFITS CC COMMUNITY FOUND, PEOPLE JOSEPH SHERRI HOSFELD,WESTMINSTER BUS BIRDIES'S

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Award-winning photojournalist, Phil Grout, to show over four decades of work at Birdie’s Café by Kevin Dayhoff

Award-winning photojournalist, Phil Grout, to show over four decades of work at Birdie’s Café

By Kevin Dayhoff

Posted 11/05/10

Phil Grout, an award-winning photojournalist, fine art photographer, and author will appear for the opening of a retrospective show of his work at Birdie’s Cafe Gallery in Westminster, this evening.

The show titled “44/40,” spans over four decades of Grout’s work, from Vietnam to Africa, Plains Georgia, to Carroll County; and includes almost 70 pieces of work.

Since 1966 Grout has worked throughout North, South and Central America, Asia and Africa gathering images for newspapers, magazines, wire services, and book publishers.

According to his website, philgrout.com, and a series of e-mail interviews, Grout said he “started to learn his craft as a photographer in 1966 working as a photojournalist for the U.S. Navy covering naval operations in Vietnam.

“But I quickly learned it wasn’t the images of war I was hunting, but more the face of humanity as I roamed the back alleys of Saigon; Hong Kong; Sasebo, Japan and Olongopo, Philippines.”

With pictures and words Grout, “became a gatherer of the threads which bind us together as human beings.”

After the war, Grout “came home and settled in rural Maryland with his wife, Mary Lou, and worked for nearly 10 years as a photographer, reporter, and editor for the Hanover Evening Sun in Westminster.”

Since moving to Carroll County, Grout has authored three critically acclaimed photo essay books.  His work has been awarded by the Associated Press as well as various arts organizations.  It has also been featured in art galleries throughout the United States.”

According to Grout, “I fell in love with this land and its people who worked the land in my new rural home.  That love pulled me away to Plains, Georgia in the late 70’s to complete my first book as I lived in an abandoned sharecropper’s home near President Jimmy Carter’s farm, and learned first hand the rigors of working the land and documenting the “tillers of the soil.”

His first venture into the book world won him national critical acclaim, including recognition from Publisher’s Weekly which called "A Spell in Plains" “a triumph.”

In the 1980’s Grout took his camera throughout the developing world in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and India documenting the work of various relief organizations. 

A second book of photography, “Seeds of Hope,” “grew from the splinters left in the wake of a hurricane which cut a path through Nicaragua in 1988,” recalled Grout.

Grout then went on to live in Ghana, West Africa in 2002, with an extended family of cocoa farmers to create his latest book, “Harvest of Hope,” a portrait of those who toil to bring us chocolate.

Grout, who is also an avid gardener, is constantly pushing the artistic envelope in search of new and innovative ways to tell a story, over the past four decades he has explored drawing, blacksmithing, woodworking, papermaking, and new photographic processes in photography.

In a May 21, 1995 article in the Baltimore Sun, credits his father, Gerald C. Grout, for his interest in art and photography.  “He’s the one who really got me into photography.  He was a physician and a fine photographer.  He had his own darkroom, and I used to watch him,” Grout told Sun writer, Ellie Baublitz.

At the time, the article in 1995 described Grout’s show at the Carroll County Arts Center, also a retrospective, “Jubilee: A Photographic Retrospective.”

“Like his father, Mr. Grout has a studio and darkroom in his Westminster home, where he develops prints, standard photos as well as what he calls ‘photoglyphs’ and an even newer image using handmade paper,” wrote Baublitz in 1995.

“His photographs capture people, animals, and nature, mostly in black and white, few in color, some as photoglyphs.

The photoglyphs are a relatively new method of developing prints that Mr. Grout discovered while experimenting with chemicals,” observed Baublitz.

“For those who have the time, Mr. Grout can tell the story behind (each of) his photographs.”

Indeed, his photographs all tell a short philosophical story about Grout’s worldwide travels in the four decades of a life rich in storytelling and experiences.

Grout is “Good picture shooter and a colleague in journalism…  (We worked together) starting in the Navy and then at the Hanover Evening Sun…  I have three or four walls covered with his work in my home….  (I) recommend you stop by and see his stuff,” said Carroll County Commissioner and fellow Vietnam veteran, Dean Minnich

Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, the owner of Birdie’s and an artist and critically acclaimed photographer herself, added, “Phil Grout is one of the greatest photojournalists of his generation.  We are truly blessed as a community that he has chosen our stories to document.  Phil has an amazing ability to find the extraordinary in everyday life - and this show, a retrospective of forty-four years of his work, will leave you awestruck.”

After his work in Africa, Phil returned to his first love, photojournalism, and newspapers in 2006, freelancing for Patuxent Publishing and its string of papers in central Maryland.  His photo illustrations regularly appear in Carroll Magazine as well.

Phil’s photography and reporting have been awarded by the Associated Press, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association as well as various arts organizations.

An opening reception for the artist will be held at Birdie’s Cafe, 233 E. Main St., Westminster, MD Friday, November 5, 2010, from 6-10 p.m.  The exhibition will remain through Friday, December 31, 2010.

For more information and to see an extensive collection of Grout’s work go to www.philgrout.com or Birdie’s Café at http://www.birdiescoffee.com/.

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