Wine Wednesday and Artwork Series Continues

On Oct. 15, Blue Wind Gourmet continues the “Wine Wednesday and Artwork” series. Each week, Blue Wind Gourmet partners with various artists and wineries. This week there are fresh foods for tasting, wines for sampling and the talents of Beve

rly Wyckoff Jackson.

Beverly first took pictures with her mother’s Kodak box camera when she was six. She grew up in the farming area around Galesburg, IL where she developed a love of small towns, open fields, main streets, fairs, parades, animals and people. Other photo interests include architectural, experimental, portraits, travel, and photojournalist coverage of events and gatherings.

Beverly has lived in the region since graduating from the University of Maryland. Her career interests includes her own public relations and marketing firm based in Washington, D.C., she also served on staff at Children’s Hospital, the National Institutes of Health, Wolf Trap, Smithsonian and the American Psychological Association. Beverly was editor of the White House News Photographers Awards Book and was a founder of the National Association of Women Business Owners.

As Blue Wind owner, Rob Plant states, “We are very glad to welcome Beverly Jackson to the series both for her notable photographic talents as well as her philanthropic efforts. The work of the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity improves the lives for all residents within our community and it is through the strength of these partnerships that all can share in the rewards of living here in Southern Maryland”, continued Plant.

The ‘Wednesday Wine and Artwork’ On display throughout the shop will be artwork of that week’s featured artist, along with samplings of local

foods and wines. Special additions such as signed prints from the artists and other offerings will also be included. A donation of $10.00 is requested for the tasting. All proceeds go directly to the programs of the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity.

Patuxent Habitat, whose stated mission is to bring people from all walks of life together in helping their neighbors to realize better lives by providing decent, affordable housing in both Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, has built nine homes since 2003 for families who would not otherwise realize the dream of homeownership. PHH partners with local volunteers and businesses to build homes which are then purchased by the families using no-interest loans.

For information on the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, call 301-863-6227 or 410 326-9050 or visit the website www.patuxenthabitat.org.

For information on Blue Wind Gourmet, contact Rob Plant on 301.737.2714 or www.bluewindgourmet.com. Featured artists will be given prominent, dedicated display within the store for the duration of the show. The works of the participants wi