People came to see the necklace throughout the weekend

...just a few of the panels

Is John Kirby finding the special beads on the panel?

Fun to look at

...some more sections of the Neverending Necklace

Paul and Ramona Bradlyn on the Treasure Hunt

It seemed to go on forever

Artist Norman Gitzen chatting with Art Of Life owner Dave Friedman

This past weekend's showing of the Neverending Necklace went well above everybody's expectations.

Visitors could come and visit the necklace and see it in its entirety for the first time. Not only were guests treated to a reception on both days, - they also could marvel at Shannon Hill's glass blowing skills, admire and buy unique jewelry, get information about the local Gem- and Mineral Society and be introduced to Tim McClure's nifty invention for fishermen.

On top of it, people could participate in a treasure hunt by finding different beads on various panels of the Neverending Necklace, and they could simply enter the Sweepstakes for a beautiful necklace for themselves.

A very big Thank You goes to Art Of Life owner Dave Friedman who lent space in his gallery so the necklace could be properly displayed.

And of course, a warm thank you to all of you who came out and supported the necklace with visiting, dedications, booth displays and cheerful encouragement for this very first exhibition.

You are the ones who made it successful!

Bill Rozinski with his sponsored panel and Jessica Boggs

Jeff Ursillo at the Gem Society's Table

Fabulous Chuppa by JanetVera

Shannon Hill's famous glass art

Glass artist John Wagenhals demonstrating his skill

Troy Webster and Dave's fiancee Ceci

The youngest visitor at the show