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Lambertville En Plein Air is scheduled for Jan. 26

   LAMBERTVILLE — In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Lambertville Autumn House Tour, 23 artists from New Jersey and Pennsylvania painted the town en plein air during the house tour, held in October 2012.
   More than 30 works of art produced that day will be featured during Lambertville En Plein Air, a silent auction to benefit the Lambertville Historical Society.
   The event will take place on Jan. 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Rago Arts & Auction Center, 333 N. Main St., Lambertville.
   Lambertville En Plein Air will “offer a rich and varied collection of oils, acrylics and watercolors capturing street scenes, vistas and architecture throughout the city,” said a spokesman.
   ”The range and quality of the works are absolutely the best we could have wished for, as a representation of our city. From Ellen Gavin’s ‘ACME Thoughts’ to John Slivjak’s ‘View from Goat Hill,’ to the historic homes and churches painted, we have an incredible array of works to offer to the lucky bidders,” said Suzanne Gitomer, president of the Lambertville Historic Society and chairwoman of the Autumn House Tour.
   All works will be on display and minimum bids will be set. Bidding will close at 8 p.m., with winners announced at 8:30 p.m.
   Lambertville En Plein Air also will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Admission is free.
   The list of artists includes: Lauren Andreach; Al Barker; Susan Blubaugh; Robert Bohne; Larry Chestnut; Christyl Cusworth; Kit Dalton; Nathan DiStefano; John Ennis; Ellen Gavin; Joseph Gyurcsak; Gordon Hass; Ty Hodanish; Peter Hunt; Bill Jersey; Lisa Mahan; Paul Matthews; Paul McGinn; Jo-Ann Osnoe; Materese Roche; John Slivjak; JC Turner; and Eleanor Voorhees.
   Lambertville En Plein Air is made possible with support from Cross Culture, d’floret, Hamilton’s Grill Room, ICON, Lilly’s on the Canal, PageOne Creative Group, Phillips’ Fine Wines, Rago Arts & Auction Center, and River Horse Brewing Company.
   For more information about participating artists, and to preview their artwork, visit www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org. Call 609-397-0770 with questions.
   The Lambertville Historical Society promotes, inspires and encourages the preservation and appreciation of Lambertville’s architecture and history through education, community involvement, and preserving and maintaining the James Marshall Museum.