"71st Annual Poplar Bluff Artists Guild Regional Juried Art Exhibit"
Below you'll see the 1st Place award winning pieces
Closing Reception for People's Choice award
November 3rd - December 29th, 2024
TimBreaux
Sept 12 - Oct 27, 2024
Pictures by the People Winners 2024
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Best in Show - Aaron Badgley
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1st Adult - Dan Jackson
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2nd Adult - Dan Jackson
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3rd Adult - Clay Guthrie
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1st Junior - Etta Parks
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2nd Junior - Luke Berger
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3rd Junior - Etta Parks
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Patriotic - Etta Parks
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Selfie - Subrina Berger
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Eclipse - Terena Whitworth
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Cutest Pet - Dan Jackson
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Architecture - Subrina Berger
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Nature/Wildlife - Peggy Boyd
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Honorable Mention:
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Mollie Parks
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Luke Berger
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Etta Parks
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Peggy Boyd
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Vicky Lofting
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Stephanie Letassy
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Dan Jackson
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Stephen Shifflett
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Sherley Persons
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Victor Russell
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Clay Guthrie
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Bruce Beck
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Subrina berger
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Lynda Nobles
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Solar Eclipse of the Bluff
April 8th 2024
Allison Norfleet Bruenger
MHAM is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our newest aquisition.
2023 WINNERS OF 23RD ANNUAL JURIED REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT
BEST IN SHOW: Emmalee Hankins, “Under the Hat” Malden High School $200.00
PAINTING
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Elizabeth Arnold: “Sher Khan” Richland R1- $50.00
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Emmalee Hankins: “Golden Jelly Fish” Malden High School-$35.00
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Jordan Shock: Untitlled Margaret Harwell Art Museum Studio=$25.00
Honorable Mention:
Syntheria Crawford: “Sunset” Greenville High School
Avlyn Fletcher: “My Beautiful Mother” Neelyville High School
Kayden Broom: “Pair of Boxers” Malden High School
Allyson Rogers: “Desolate Road” Neelyville High School
DRAWING
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Malachi Summers: “Juice WRLD” Mark Twain Alternative School $50.00
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Kate Northern: “Rage the Redeemer” Farmington High School $35.00
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Connor Miller: “Grandma Peggy” Greenville High School $25.00
Honorable Mention: Chaney Theile: “Agony” Greenville High School
Erika Snow: “My Dog” Poplar Bluff High School
Hannah Winters: “Wolf” Poplar Bluff Home School
MIXED MEDIA
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Mackensie Meese: “All Rolled Up in One” Bernie High School $50.00
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Nathan McCarthy: “In the Field” Farmington High School $35.00
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Carleigh Polito: “Wanted Poster” Malden High School $25.00
Honorable Mention: Kate Northern: “Your Face as I Remember It” Farmington High School.
Shyla Swasho: “Wonder Woman” Richland R1
3-DIMENSIONAL
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Kate Northern: “Zweisam Niet, Under Gallo” Farmington High School $50.00
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Hannah & Bethany Winters: “Dorm” Poplar Bluff Home School $35.00
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Jenna Hunter: “Together” Neelyville High School $25.00
Honorable Mention: Shelby Coble: “Burning Time” Neelyville High School
Danyelle Terry: ”Dragon Fish” Greenville High School
FIBER
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Avlyn Fletcher: “Bleached Butterfly” Neelyville High School. $50.00
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Abby Gardner: “Untitled” Poplar Bluff High School $35.00
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Cailin Pratt: “Strawberry Stitch” $25.00
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Savannah Despain: “ Untitled Blue” Greenville High School $50.00
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Maci Botsch: “Memories” Bernie High School $35.00
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Savannah Despain: “Untitled Black and White” $25.00
Pictures by the People
The 35th Annual “Pictures By The People” is open to the public and is now on exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum in Poplar Bluff August 7 - August 28, 2022.
Congratulations to our winners!
BEST IN SHOW/PURCHASE AWARD:
Dan Jackson, "Spokes"
ADULT DIVISION:
First: Amanda Vasquez, "Anticipation"
Second: Ethan Hoggard, "Painted Bunting Singing"
Third: Dan Jackson, "Fountain Fun"
Honorable Mention:
Jessica Harris, "Bastion of Hope"
Jennifer Coffer, "Too Cool"
Jerrica Harris, "Generational Beauty"
Gary Garner, "Enjoying Bear Grass in the Glacier"
Barb Bailey, "Aster & Artichokes"
Aaron Horrell,"Lost Cypress #5"
Vic Russell, "The Shadow"
James Sisk "Late Summer Sunset"
Lynda Nobles, "Over 'n Under"
Amanda Vasquez, "True Country Love"
Elizabeth Enochs, "Boyhood in Bunthang"
Aaron Badgely' "Ollie"
JUNIOR DIVISION:
First: Ella Rushin, "Doc's Medicine Cabinet"
Second: Palyn Patrick, "Step it Up"
Third: Olivia Jones, "Hard Days Work"
Honorable Mention:
Etta Parks, "Treasures"
Mollie Parks, "Etta"
Clinton Shumate "Teton Views"
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Selfie: Palyn Patrick (Junior), "Step it Up
Patriotic: Corey Matthews, "Classic American Youth"
Wildlife/Nature: Ethan Hoggard, "Eyes on You"
Black and White: Dan Jackson, "El Cap in October
Architecture: Amanda Vasquez, "The Historic Rodgers"
Cutest Pet: Madison Christian (Junior), "Skittles"
March 6, 2022 - March 27, 2022
Regional Elementary Art Classes were invited to showcase the art of their students. The exhibit will be on display through March 27. Enjoy engaging and unique creations from kindergarten to grade eight young artists.
Elementary Art K-8 - Invitational Art Exhibit
69th Annual Poplar Bluff Artists Guild Juried Regional Art Exhibit Winners
 First Place- Pastels"Mississippi Coastal Wetlands" by: Stephanie Letassy |  First Place- Oils"Nighthawks Through the Rear Window" by: Steve Whitworth |  Best of Show"Sunset Sycamore on the Current" by: Rose Anne Stanard |
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 First Place - Mixed"Light Force" by: Adam Sobas |  First Place - Fiber"Silver and Purple" by: Marj Hedstrom |  First Place - Watercolor"Bollinger Mill Antiques" by: Yvegeny Sokolov |
 First Place - Acrylic"Follow the River" by: Ellie Ladyman |  First Place 3-D"Well Rounded" by: Adam Sobas |
Cork & Fork 2022
Cork & Fork 2022, A Taste of Italy!
This event was $40/person or $35/ Friends Members. There was music by The Millstones and the event was catered by Tasteful Creations.
Social Hour: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Episcopal Church
Dinner: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Episcopal Church
Dessert and Music: 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. at the museum.
Exhibits
Caleb Knodell Exhibit
The paintings of Caleb Knodell are characterized by a combination of surreal figuration and abstraction. They often exhibit particular color or mood backdrops with objective and nonobjective objects fluidly interacting in often funny, awkward or argumentative ways.
Knodell was born in 1987 in Poplar Bluff, MO. He has lived and studied internationally. Knodell apprenticed with renowned Norwegian figurative painter Odd Nerdrum. He has exhibited internationally in Spain. Caleb’s art will be on display through June 6.
Jessie Gargas Exhibit
The Margaret Harwell Art Museum is pleased to welcome Jessie Cargas to share her sculptural vision with us in June! Jesse’s 3-D work will compliment the paintings of Caleb Knodell, who’s work will remain on exhibit through June. Jessie was one of the artists featured in the “Art on the Move” program that had city governments rent or purchase original outdoor art all over the state. The Friends of Margaret Harwell rented “Galaxy” by Jessie.
They liked it so much, they bought it!
Carol Carter
Carol Carter's "Journey Back" is open to the public and is now on exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum in Poplar Bluff September 10 - October 31, 2022
22nd Annual Juried Regional High School Art Exhibit
Please join us for an opening reception Sunday, April 3, 2022 from 1:00-4:00 pm. The award presentation will be at 2:00 p.m. The 22nd Annual Juried Regional High School Art Exhibit will be on display April 5-24, 2022
Congratulations to the winners of the 22nd Annual Juried Regional High School Art Exhibit
BEST IN SHOW:
“SANTA” by Mattilyn Grace Stacy, Poplar Bluff Home Schooled $200.00
PAINTING
1. “GLASS” Mattilyn Grace Stacy, Poplar Bluff, Home Schooled $50.00
2. “Alien” Mattilyn Grace Stacy, Poplar Bluff, Home Schooled $35.00
3. “When He Comes Back, it will be as a Lion” Elizabeth Arnold,
Richland High School $25.00
HM: “Rocket Layne”, Elizabeth Arnold, Richland High School.
HM: “Sun in the Palm of My Hand”, Aaliyah Simmons, Malden
High School
DRAWING
1. “Glamor” Rachel Lin, Dexter High School $50.00
2. “Chris Hemsworth”, Connor Miller Greenville High School $35.00
3. “Mr. Freedom”, Madeline Johnson, Poplar Bluff high School $25.00
HM: “Feathered Serpent”, Leslie Stover, Malden High School
HM: “Untitled” Kate Northern, Farmington High School
HM: “Portrait with Name Zendaya” Avlyn Fletcher, Neelyville High School.
3-D
1. “Peaceful Sleep”, Kate Northern, Farmington R7 $50.00
2. “Untitled” Nora Berkbigler, Farmington R7 $35.00
3. “Scrap Camera” Zach Davis, Neelyville HS $25.00
FIBER
1. “Seaside Yarn” Alyssa Whilman, Poplar Bluff High $50.00
2. “Flowing Sea” Leney Minks, Poplar Bluff High $35.00
MIXED MEDIA
1. “Marilyn” Rachel Lin, Dexter High School $50.00
2. “You Tuber” Gerica Harris, Dexter High School $35.00
3. “Flowers From My Loss” Allie Pulliam, Bernie High School $25.00
HM : “Untitled” Kate Northern, Farmington High School.
PHOTOGRAPHY
1. “Untitled” Caleb Deason, Farmington High School $50.00
2. “Echo” Savannah Despain, Greenville HS $35.00
3. “”Top of the Day” Kooyman, Malden High School $25.00
HM: “Expedition” Addyson Shipman, Neelyville High School
HM: “Harvest Festival” Savannah Despain, Greenville High School
Elementary Art K-8 - Invitational Art Exhibit
March 6, 2022 - March 27, 2022
Regional Elementary Art Classes were invited to showcase the art of their students. The exhibit will be on display through March 27. Enjoy engaging and unique creations from kindergarten to grade eight young artists.
The Black History of Southeast Missouri Through Art Opening Reception
February 2022
"The Black History of Southeast Missouri Through Art" is on display February 5 - 28. The opening reception has was held February 12, 2022 from 6 pm - 8 pm. It featured pieces special to the show and some in the museum's permanent collection.
The Black History of Southeast Missouri Through Art
February 5 - February 28, 2022
"The Black History of Southeast Missouri Through Art" is on display February 5 - 28. It features pieces special to the show and some in the museum's permanent collection. Contributors include Cory Matthews, Anthony Williams, George Young, Sally Ware and the internationally renowned Dean Mitchell.
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Dean Mitchell
November 6 - December 31, 2021
Please join us Saturday December 4, 2021 at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum to meet the artist, Dean Mitchell. We are honored to once again host the work of this remarkable artist. Dean's art will be on display at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum November 6 - December 31, 2021.
Dean's first solo exhibit was at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum in Poplar Bluff, MO. Since then he has gained national and international acclaim. His works are in the St. Louis Art Museum, The Nelson-Atkins and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, both in Kansas City, the Phoenix ARt Museum, and countless galleries and private collections across the country.
Exhibit sponsored by Commerce Bank.
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Annual Cork & Fork Art Festival
October 23, 2021
Please join us for our annual fundraising event to benefit the Margaret Harwell Art Museum.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 AT 6 PM – 9 PM. Tickets are available at Whitworth’s Gift Chest Jewelry and Margaret Harwell Art Museum.
Friends: $30/per person. • Non-Friends: $35/per person.
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Cork & Fork Festival
October 2021
It was a beautiful crisp fall evening for our Cork & Fork event! Great music, a delicious meal and great company.
Ralph Freer & Mack Warren
July 2-25, 2021
Mack retired after his teaching career brought him to Three Rivers. He’s won numerous awards for his paintings, sculptures and photography. Mack has a gallery on Misty Lake Drive. He is also a musician, and a veteran, who played trumpet in the 62nd Army Band.
Ralph grew up in this area, then spent many years in Key West FL. He won first place at the 1996 Old Island Days Festival there and has won numerous awards since. His work is in collection in Germany, Canada as well as the US. His “Bobby Soxer” sculpture graces the Friends Sculpture Garden at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Ralph owns the Flying F Art Gallery on the old family farm 8740 Highway W, in the old family Country store.
68th Annual Artists' Guild
Regional Juried Art Exhibit
October 3-31, 2021
This year, the exhibit will be held in October. It’s a month earlier than last year so get your pictures framed and ready for hanging. The opening date and reception/award presentation is Sunday, October 3rd, from 1:00 till 4:00 p.m. the exhibit will run through Sunday, October 31st.
Take-in day will be Saturday, September 25, from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum. Entries will be accepted prior to that date starting immediately, during regular museum hours.
For only $25.00, artists may enter up to three works of art in eight categories. They are: Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastels, Mixed Media, 3-Dimensional, Fiber, and Graphic Arts. And this will also pay for your membership to the Poplar Bluff Artist Guild.
There will be ribbons and cash prizes: $200.00 Best-in-Show, $50.00, $25.00, and $15.00 for First Second, and Third in all eight categories.
As always, this prestigious event is sponsored by Commerce Bank, with additional funding by the Missouri Arts Council (MAC), a state agency.
Great Crowd for PB Artists' Guild Opening Reception
October 2021
Thank you to all who came out to support our amazing local artists!
Winners of 2021 PB Artists' Guild
September 2021
Congratulations Leslie Eby, Best in Show and Peoples' Choice!
“Silas A. Pimento”. Oil on Canvas. Click through the slideshow to see all first place winners.
Leslie Eby: “Silas A. Pimento”. Oil on Canvas.
Yevgeny Sokolov: “1948”
Tara Brown: “Be Yourself”
Leslie Eby: “Silas A. Pimento”. Oil on Canvas.
MHAM Director Steve Whitworth - exhibit opens at TRC Tinnin Center
January 24th - February 14th
Steve is honored to exhibit his artwork at Three Rivers College. he received his AA there, and earned his BFA from MO State. His work will be on display in the Tinnin Center Art Gallery from Jan 24th - Feb 14th. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, January 6th from 1-3 pm. Steve welcome you to hear his lecture at noon, on Friday, Jan 24th in the Plaster Bldg, Rm 108, at TRC.
Winners of 2019 PB Artists' Guild
November 2019
Alex Nicolini wins Best in Show! Click through the slideshow to see all first place winners.
Paul Jackson Mural Project Complete
August 18, 2018
You've got to see it to believe it! Click the image to see KFVS news clip about the project. NOTE: Artist Paul Jackson is actually being interviewed, not Director Steve Whitworth.
July Children's Art Camp
July 23rd, 2018
We had an incredible turnout for our July class with a whopping 18 attendees!
Artist Paul Jackson coming to Poplar Bluff
June 9, 2019
Internationally renowned watercolorist, Paul Jackson will be conducting a workshop from July 8 through July 12! Paul will take all skill levels and take each student from beginners to masters. You'll either learn from the beginning or enhance your skills. Register at the Museum between 12 and 4 daily. Imagine learning technigues, materials, and vision from the master. Paul has been recognized or won almost every award there is in the watercolor world. He has conducted workshops all over the world. He will also be conducting a large community mural project from July 13 through 25! There will be an opening reception on July 7 from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. for his exhibit. His exhibit will run from the 7th of July till August 26. Class fee is $495.00 per student. Register at the museum between 12 and 4 daily.
Children's June Art Camp
June 29, 2018
13 children attended the Summer Art Camp for June, including:
Lex Cross, Jamison KuyKendall, Kaili Hoyt, Bailey Wright, Claire Johnson, Palyn Patrick, Corbin Murrell, Ireland Byrne, Kate Bynre, Gabbie Villasana, Isaac, Cato, Audrey Cato, Jax Walker and Luke Berger. Students explored Sandpaper Chalking, Fabric Doodling, Torn Paper Landscapes, Newspaper Cityscapes (collaboration piece), Observation Replication, Salt Painting and exploratory freestyle. It was a fun week! Special thanks to Cyndi Keel, art camp instructor substitute.
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Mother / Daughter Tea
May 20, 2018
The Docents of MHAM hosted a beautiful High Tea for Mother's and Daughters in celebration of Mother's Day. Cakes, pastries, punch and of course, Tea, were served so elegantly. Many wore beautiful hats and gloves for the occasion. Mr Starnes played the house piano as entertainment.
Watercolor Artist teaches class
June 9, 2019
Barbra Ashley Ross, the winner of Best of Show at the 2017 P.B. Artists Guild Show, will be teaching a beginners watercolor class on April 9, 16,23, and 30 (Monday nights) from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 or later. Cost is $100.00 per student, supplies Not furnished. A list of recommended will be given. Make plans now!
Friends Purchase painting of Margaret Harwell Art Museum
January 1, 2018
Billyo O'Donnell and Karen Glines presented an original painting of the Margaret Harwell Art Museum Dec 5th during a reception for the opening night of 3 Decades of Art exhibit. Friends of MHAM purchased the painting through an auction. The work of art is featured in the artists' book Painting Missouri along with paintings from every county in the State of Missouri. You can see this and many other beautiful paintings now on display through January. Copies of the book are available for purchase in the Friends Gift Shoppe for $60.
Winners of PB Artist Guild '17
June 9, 2019
Congratulations to all of winners! Thank you to every artist who entered their masterpieces and represented an incredible group of artisans in Southeast Missouri.
Rose Anne Huck honored with Women In Art award
Sept 30th, 2017
The Daughters of the Revolution presented Rose Anne Huck with the National Women in Art Award for her generosity and support as an accomplished painter and graphic artist Rose Anne Huck is a current member of the MHAM Board of Directors and resident of Poplar Bluff.
Gregg Jones Book Presentation
Sept 30th, 2017
On Sept 30th - A rapt audience listened to renowned Pulitzer finalist Gregg Jones recount his path as a journalist and author. Gregg Jones is a previous resident and graduate of Poplar Bluff Senior High, class of 1977.
3rd Annual Fork & Cork Festival celebrates record attendance
Sept 23rd, 2017
Director Steve Whitworth stated over 150 guests attended this year's Fork & Cork Festival setting a new record in ticket sales for the event. Catered by Tasteful Creations, the menu was upgraded to a full plate of assorted items compared to the previous year's Cork & KaBob. Friends of the Margaret Harwell Art Museum coordinated the event which included a Wine Bottle Grab Bag, Silent Auction and entertainment by The Millstones.
Dean Mitchell Opening Reception
December 2021
As we all gathered to celebrate the work of Dean Mitchell, we had no idea we were in for a story of forgiveness and love. Thank you, Dean, for sharing your time and your story with us.
Tours
Free Admission
Tue: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Wed: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Thu: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Fri: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Sat: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun: 1:00pm - 4:00pm