Sam Bass Gallery Prepares for Third Annual Christmas Open House: The third annual Sam Bass Gallery Christmas Open House in Concord, NC will be on Saturday, Dec. 14. Amid the hundreds of original paintings and prints in the gallery, a day full of festivities is scheduled. Santa Claus will visit with the children from 12noon to 2:00pm. Souvenir photos with Santa will be available for five dollars each, with all proceeds benefiting the Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM). In addition to Mr. Claus, celebrity guests Paul Schadt and Sarah Waters from WKKT-FM’s Paul Schadt Morning Show will help Bass unveil two new holiday treats. “The North Polesitter,” perhaps the artist’s most personally revealing painting of the year, stars the man of the season – Father Christmas himself – as portrayed by local legend Bob Baucom, the real Santa Claus. Two-year-old Kendyl Bass, whose debut lit up the 2001 edition print, makes her return. The other new work is the first in a series of NASCAR holiday diecast designed by Bass and produced by Team Caliber. Decked out in green-and-red seasonal colors, the #02 Chevy features Santa, sporting sunglasses, driving his eight tiny reindeer alongside at Winston Cup speeds. Bass, who will be available to meet with race fans and give autographs, is asking that everyone coming to the gallery on December 14th bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the CCM food pantry, which is located in Cabarrus County. “We work with a different charity during each of our holiday open houses,” said Sam Bass, “because it’s important to remember that others in our community might not have the good fortune that we are enjoying. Each family that donates will receive a gift from us.” Open house hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day. For more information about Sam Bass’ motorsports art and events, log on to www.sambass.com or phone 704/455-6915.(12-9-2002)…hmm, Jayski will be in the area, maybe I will stop by??
