"January is a time when a lot of people make resolutions and spend time reflecting, looking over the past year," said Heather Lindsey, owner of Creative Inspirationz Gallery in Manheim. With that idea in mind, Lindsey is organizing the "Interpretation of Time" art show. "It's about the question, 'What does time mean to you? How do you interpret time?'"

The show will open on Friday, Jan. 6, at the Honeybee Cafe, 1469A Lancaster Road, Manheim. "The show is hosted by both Honeybee Cafe and Creative Inspirationz," Lindsey noted. "The artwork will be on display for the rest of the month of January in Honeybee Cafe's event space."

Opening event festivities will run from 7 to 9 p.m. and will include performances of lyrical dance by Manheim-based Balance Dance. "Part of their classes requires students to put a choreography piece together," Lindsey remarked. "They'll be showcasing what they choreographed."

Local musician Tammy Ober will play the violin and piano, and local cake artist Nicole Dunkle will provide refreshments, with desserts designed to the theme of the show.

Lindsey has been hosting art shows over the past year, with themes including sunflowers and cardinals. "These shows are doing well," she said. "The art has prices people can afford."

This is the first time Lindsey has done a show with the time theme, but she hopes to make it an annual event. "The goal of these art shows is to give artists a platform where they maybe have not had the opportunity to have one before," she shared. "It's not a juried show. You don't need to have connections or have built up a reputation in the industry to participate. It's open to anyone."

Lindsey's partnership with Honeybee Cafe also includes Creative Thursdays, which currently happen about twice a month. "This is a free arts and crafts event we do," she explained. "I donate materials and the owner of Honeybee Cafe donates materials, and I teach the project." At the most recent Creative Thursday, participants enjoyed a reading of "The Polar Express," decorated mugs and took home a packet of hot cocoa mix and a candy cane. "Our goal is to provide fun art activities for everyone," Lindsey said. "It's all free, and we want to build up to offering it every Thursday."

As for the "Interpretation of Time" art show, Lindsey said opening night attendees can expect a fun evening out. "A variety of art forms will be featured, from music to dance to cake art," she commented. "It's going to be a really nice night of embracing the arts in our local community. And the theme of the art is deep. This is art that will make you think."

For more information on the art show or Creative Thursdays, search for Creative Inspirationz Gallery or Honeybee Cafe on Facebook.