Please join us, this Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 1-5 p.m. for our annual Christmas Open House. The gallery will be featuring "Cotton" Ketchie's 2008 Christmas card release, "Christmas at the Lake". "Cotton" will also be signing his two books "Memories of a Country Boy" and "A Country Boy's Education". During the four hours that afternoon, we will be extending to you, our valued customers, a 20% discount on "Cotton" Ketchie's framed or unframed prints on orders of $100 or more...our way of thanking you for shopping with us. Music by Richard Woods, book siginings by guest authors, and homemade goodies, compliments of our gallery staff, will make for quite an enjoyable afternoon. Meet Cliff Snider Cliff Snider first took on the role as "Santa Claus" in 1963. Over the years, he has pursued every way possible to be the most realistic Santa Claus anyone can find. He has received a "Bachelor of Santa Claus, BSC" and a "Master of Santa Claus, MSC" from the International University of Santa Claus. During the annual Christmas Open House at "Cotton" Ketchie's Landmark Galleries, Cliff will be greeting guests and signing his book, "Santa's Journey...Sharing Christmas Year Round". Don't miss the opportunity to meet this naturally bearded Santa whose desire is to share the True Reason for the Season...the birth of Jesus Christ. more » Meet Tony Craig Tony Craig sees himself as an artist and preservationists. Last year, he released his first book, "Country Stores in North Carolina", a treasure trove of pleasant memories of "days gone by" through his photography. He will be available during "Cotton" Ketchie's Landmark Galleries' Christmas Open House to sign one of his books especially for you. more » Meet Donita Glinski We first met Donita Glinski in 2003. She has written and directed children's theater in Ohio and Michigan, and in 2005 released her first novel, Yellow Slickers, Paper Rings, and Things". Soon after, she released two children's books "A Smile in My Pocket" and "Jeremy"...both hardcover copies designed to delight children of all ages. Donita will be greeting visitors at "Cotton" Ketchie's Landmark Galleries during Open House to discuss and sign her books. more »