Holiday Guide 2011

2011

Art New England’s

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

A unique resource highlighting what to do, see, buy, gift, and receive this holiday season.

Artists For Humanity

Paradise City Arts Festival

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Artists For Humanity EpiCenter 100 West Second Street Boston, MA www.afhboston.com November 11, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

Royal Plaza Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West (Rt. 20 W) Marlborough, MA 800-511-9725 www.paradisecityarts.com November 18-20

1 Cottage Street Easthampton, MA www.jannaugone.com 413-527-5530

Have a Seat, AFH’s 20th Anniversary Gala celebration supports the AFH Fund for the Future. This fund enables AFH to expand its capacity to employ and support underserved Boston teens, engage them in learning entrepreneurship, as well as hands-on studio arts and life skills.

Meet 175 of America's most notable craft designers and artists. Just 35 minutes from downtown Boston, with free parking, live jazz and delightful dining!

Lowell Open Studios Various locations in Lowell, MA Sa and Su, October 1 & 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Janna Ugone & Justin Thomas present artisan made lighting and objects for the home.

Bi-Annual Open Studio Event featuring 40+ artists, December 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4.

The Urban Nutcracker

www.christmasinnewport.org

www.urbannutcracker.org 617-879-2300 December 3-18 Admission: Starting at $25

Join the City of Newport in celebrating this historic holiday tradition now in its 40th year.

Nearly every day of December is filled with activities that relish the true holiday spirit.

Information and a complete list of events are available online.

BalletRox presents the 11th annual production of Anthony Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Urban Nutcracker at Wheelock Family Theatre. The Urban Nutcracker captures the essence of a multicultural blending of sound and movement with its interpretation of the 19th century fairytale classic. The cast of professional dancers and richly talented and diverse youth of Boston, seamlessly combine ballet, swing, hip hop and step with the classical score of Tchaikovsky and the unforgettable beat of Duke Ellington.

Holiday Bazaar Trinity Church on the Green 129 Church Street, Suite 705 New Haven, CT November 17-20 Hours: Th 12-8; F and Sa 9-6; Su 9-1 Parishioners work year-round to construct this holiday bazaar, boasting such crafts as handmade ornaments, greeting cards, knitted accessories, and more. Also enjoy a silent auction and bake sale.

Christmas in Newport December 1-28

MarchĂŠ de NoĂŤl 53 Marlborough Street Boston MA 617-912-0400 www.frenchculturalcenter.org Sa, December 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

artisans, and specialty food vendors display and sell their work. Live holiday music and craft demonstration also make this indoor â&#x20AC;&#x153;shopping showâ&#x20AC;? a perfect weekend event.

Art-Full Gifts at Point Lookout 2011 67 Atlantic Highway Northport, Maine www.artfullgifts.com November 18-20 F 5-8, Opening Night Cocktail Gala Sa & Su 10-4 Admission: F $10, Sa & Su $3 More than 40 selected artists and artisans show their work at the 4th Annual Invitational Show of Fine and Functional Art. Admissions benefit two mid-coast non-profit organizations.

Few traditions capture the holiday spirit like the Alsatian markets, so the French Cultural Center started its own with a unique francophone spin. Their holiday event features everything families need to have fun: childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and vendors selling gifts, treats and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goods. Complimentary mulled cider and wine will be served.

37th Annual Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show

12th Annual New England Holiday Craft Festival Rockingham Park Racetrack Rockingham Park Boulevard Salem, NH (603) 898-2311 December 10 & 11, 10-5 p.m.

Adults $5 (good for both days); Under 15 free Over 200 of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s esteemed craftsmen,

Brewer Auditorium 203 State Street Brewer, Maine (207) 621-2818 November 25-27 Hours: F 10-5, Sa 9-5, Su 10-4 Admission: $1.50 Presented by the United Maine Craftsmen, local artisans gather to sell their crafts. This is a perfect opportunity for the early Holiday shopper to find a meaningful gift.

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Snow Farm Williamsburg, MA www.snowfarm.org November 11-13, 18-20, and 25-27 Snow Farm’s Second Sale features artwork by more than 150 artists from all over the country. Perfect for holiday shopping!

Choose from a huge variety of glasswork, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, and more, at great prices! Make your own hand-blown glass ornament.

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The Provincetown Business Guild presents its gay and lesbian town-wide holiday festival.

The spirit of the season abounds with all-day special events, including holiday lighting contests and premier gallery exhibits. See website for details.

23rd Annual Bangor Arts and Crafts Show Bangor Civic Center 100 Dutton Street Bangor, ME (207) 621-2818 November 5 & 6 Hours: Sa 9-5, Su 10-4 Admission: $2 Enjoy the fall foliage while discovering 80 of Maine’s finest artists and artisans. This treasured tradition praises local craftsmanship and offers extraordinary holiday gifts.

Fine American Craftsman Show

Holly Folly Provincetown, MA www.ptown.org/HollyFolly info@ptown.org (508) 487-2313 December 2-4

Route 7 Wilson High School Field House 395 Danbury Road Wilton, CT November 12 & 13 Hours: Sa 10-5, Su 10-4 The Wilton Historical Society presents its craft show for the 26th consecutive year. This event showcases 70 of America’s accomplished artists and artisans with unique wares

and creative objects, both traditional and contemporary in design.

Craftboston Holiday Show Cyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts 539 Tremont Street Boston, Massachusetts December 9-11 Hours: F 10-8, Sa 10-7, Su 11-5 Admission: Adults $15; Seniors $13 SAC Members $12; 12 and under free Produced by the Society of Arts and Crafts, this treasured Boston tradition features 90 exhibitors.

Boston International Fine Art Show Cyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts 539 Tremont Street Boston, Massachusetts November 17-20 Hours: Th 5:30-8:30, Gala Preview; F 1-9, Sa 11-8, Su 11-5 Admission: Adults $15 (good for weekend readmission); Under 12 free The 15th Annual BIFAS contains 40 outstanding galleries from the U.S. and Europe. Find traditional and contemporary paintings, works on paper, sculpture, photography, fine prints and mixed media at this premier show and sale.

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