Wellesley Library art exhibits: watercolors, poetry, craft furniture

December 5, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley’s own Nan Rumpf is exhibiting her watercolors in the lobby of the Wellesley Free Library. The show, Visions of Iceland, was inspired by Rumpf’s 2016 trip to Iceland, where she was taken by the country’s stark beauty.

Rumpf’s paintings have been exhibited at The DeCordova Museum School Gallery, The Danforth Museum, The Art Complex Museum in Duxbury, The Attleboro Arts Museum, The Wellesley Free Library (First Place Award), The Center For The Arts in Natick, Art on the Common in Needham (First Place Award), The Wellesley Community Center (Margaret Fitzwilliam Award for Excellence in Watercolor), among others. She is a member of the Wellesley Society of Artists.

Nan Rumpf, Wellesley library — Geothermal Oasis, watercolor, Nan Rumpf

In the exhibit cases…

Storytime Crafts by Lisa Vergara

Lisa Vergara’s original, one-of-a-kind craft furniture, inspired by her passion for children’s books and a desire to repurpose old chairs and other items are on display in the exhibit cases in the new materials section on the first floor.

Storytime Crafts, Wellesley library — Is Your Mama a Llama? was a big favorite in our house back in the day. In case you’re wondering, I am not a llama.

Poetry in the Wakelin Room…

Vermont resident Max Fehr is showing his New England archival-quality photos paired with his original poems. The images range from stark and spare wintry landscapes to warm and exuberant summer gardens to ancient rock walls. Only a true New Englander could understand the region the way Fehr does. With his poem below, I don’t think I’ll ever look the same way at a sugar maple in October, every leaf blazing red:

Winter’s fading light
quiets a mind
still reeling from the
garish prance of maples
smeared
with tawdry make-up

Filed Under: Art, Wellesley Free Library

Wellesley Square Holiday Stroll, December 2, noon – 6pm

November 30, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED POST: The Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association is getting ready for the always festive Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 2, noon – 6pm. On the big day carolers will roam Wellesley Square, as will Frosty and Rudolf — they’re always up for a photo op. And of course, Santa will be there in all his jolly glory. You can bet he’d never miss the Holiday Stroll and the chance to hear the holiday wishes of all the children. There’s nothing like this great event throughout all of the greater Boston area.

Shopping

The Holiday Stroll makes it easy for shoppers also get in the spirit of the season as they seek out the big savings at over 60 stores. Get in on the new Scavenger Hunt … now five winners will get gift certificates worth $1,000, so happy hunting, indeed. Dozens of stores are participating in the Scavenger Hunt. Just to name a few…London Harness; Page Waterman Fine Framing; Wellesley Holiday Boutique; Wellesley Toy Shop; and Anderson’s Jewelers.

Join Us In Supporting The Rotary Club’s Program To Fight Opioid Abuse

The Wellesley Rotary Club will conduct Addiction Prevention Seminars to strengthen community understanding of addiction and methods of prevention. Visit the Rotary Program in The TUMI Store on Dec. 2 to learn more and support their program. All donations will be received by the Rotary Club of Wellesley Foundation, are tax deductible, and will be spent on the Club’s programs to fight opioid abuse.

Parking

All this and free 2-hour parking for the entire month of December, courtesy of the Town of Wellesley. Here’s a map that will direct you to the free parking.

Here’s the schedule:

For more information, go to ShopWellesleySquare.

Filed Under: Art, Business, Entertainment, Holidays

Nutcracker Ballet performance to bring Land of Sweets to Wellesley HS

November 28, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Wellesley Council on Aging is thrilled to welcome back Methuen Ballet Ensemble for an unforgettable performance of “Excerpts from The Nutcracker” on Thursday, December 27, 2pm at Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street in the Katherine L. Babson Jr. Auditorium.

Methuen Ballet Ensemble, an established ballet company under the artistic direction of Vanessa Voter, has staged The Nutcracker for over twenty-five years. Each year, the production becomes more elaborate with visual effects and custom-designed costumes. On December 27, ballerinas will guide you through the Land of Sweets in Tchaikovsky’s second act of the holiday classic. This event is free and open to all. Please call the COA at 781-235-3961 to register for this event

Filed Under: Art, Entertainment, Holidays, Wellesley High School

The Wellesley Society of Artists exhibits at the library

November 27, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Wellesley Society of Artists‘ (WSA) annual show at the Wellesley Free Library features artwork from over 40 exhibiting members and includes works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and mixed media. The WSA is is a community of artists founded in 1933 to promote the fine arts in Wellesley and surrounding towns. The group gives members an opportunity to exhibit their work, provides a supportive environment for stimulating personal creativity, and encourages the sharing of ideas, knowledge, and skills. Wellesley’s own Thom Carter, Wellesley Public Schools’ K – 12 Director of Art, served as judge for this juried show, To purchase one of the many works for sale, contact Nan Daly at 781-444-8028. There’s nothing like the gift of art for the holidays.

Maine Sheep, by Joan Onofrey. Paper collage.

America's Favorite Cookie, Eddie Bruckner — America’s Favorite Cookie, Eddie Bruckner. Acrylic on canvas.

Blue Bird, Roger Kastel — First place winner in the juried show was Blue Bird, by Roger Kastel. Oil on canvas.

Filed Under: Art, Clubs

Wellesley Marketplace — everybody shopped til they dropped

November 21, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) hosted the 42nd Annual Wellesley Marketplace at Wellesley High School location, Proceeds from the show are given back to the community in the form of need-based scholarships and grants. Here are a pics of a few Wellesley residents who worked the tables as vendors or community groups:

Elena South Boiardi, Wellesley — Elena South Boiardi of Wellesley creates handpainted ceramics. When asked if she did custom orders she said, “Girl, I can tile your whole kitchen.”

Wellesley high school cheerleaders — Wellesley HS cheerleaders were on hand, selling home-made goodies. Each year the WHJWC makes room for non-profit and community groups, giving them free space at Marketplace.

Wellesley, Clever Hand — Artisans from Clever Hand Gallery in Wellesley Square, left to right, Jacqueline Mosher, Nancy Rich, and Liz Foss. Over 240 vendors joined them at the shopping event, which raised over 100k. That pays for a lot of community support in the form of grants and scholarships the WHJWC gives out every year.

Hardy School kids, Wellesley — Hardy School kids got right into the spirit of things. It’s all about working side-by-side.

Sustainable Wellesley, Wellesley Marketplace — Sustainable Wellesley was there to complimentary gift wrap shoppers’ treasures. They did up presents in beautiful Japanese Furoshiki wraps.

Other Wellesley vendors this year:

Isabel Scharmer for Divadend Footwear, possibly the most comfortable stylish shoes ever; Pam’s Pashminas; Jen Visco from Bailey’s Point, which does custom, hand-stitched needlepoint accessories; Wellesley Holiday Boutique; Bates School 2nd grade Brownie troop; Wellesley Girl Scouts; Niki’s Small Batch Body Butters; Lauren Rubinstein and her customized items for kids and adults; abstract artist Carolyn Mackin; artist Julia Blake; and Laughing Lotus clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

Filed Under: Art, Business, Entertainment, Fashion, Fundraising, Holidays, Shopping

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