Artists to display watercolors in Wellesley with “Nature, Naturally” show

August 27, 2017 by bbrown Leave a Comment

"Beach Grass", watercolor on aquaboard by Yvonne Unger, — “Beach Grass”, watercolor on aquaboard, by Yvonne Unger

Yvonne Unger and Nancy Present-Van Broekhoven will exhibit their watercolors throughout September at the Wellesley Public Library in a show called “Nature, Naturally” that reflects the inspiration they find in the everyday world of nature. This will be the second time the artists have collaborated in exhibiting their work.

Unger paints primarily on aquaboard, a surface created by bonding a thin layer of clay to a Masonite panel. Once the work is completed, a polymer varnish is applied for water resistance and protection from ultraviolet damage. Present-Van Broekhoven, while painting primarily on watercolor paper, often adds ink, rice paper, fiber paste and even feathers to her work.

The artists will be hosting a reception open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2-4pm in the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library at 530 Washington St.

"Hawaiian Jungle", watercolor, by Nancy Present-Van Broekhoven — “Hawaiian Jungle”, watercolor, by Nancy Present-Van Broekhoven

Kaleidoscope photography exhibits feature Wellesley trees

July 21, 2017 by bbrown Leave a Comment

Kira Seamon kaleidoscope photograph of Korean Stewartia tree at Wellesley College Botanical Gardens, near Paramecium Pond

Artist Kira Seamon will be sharing a unique perspective on Wellesley’s trees in a new photography exhibit (“Stained Glass Sky”) coming to the Wellesley Free Library lobby gallery in August. And for a sneak peek at Seamon’s work, you can check out her exhibit at the Arts on the Green event coming to Elm Bank Reservation on July 27.

Seamon, who is also a dancer and choreographer, says her work at the library will take the form of 24 framed photos, but she’s also using her images for a unique clothing line that she plans to model herself during both the Arts on the Green event and library gallery opening.

Kira Seamond, artist

Wellesley Summertime Blues concert series kicks off this week

July 19, 2017 by bbrown Leave a Comment

Blues and jazz guitarist Paul Speidel and guests will entertain the public in a series of free Thursday night concerts beginning on July 20 at Wellesley Free Library.

Speidel has been a Boston-area music educator and working blues and jazz guitarist for 25+ years.

The Wellesley Free Library shows, which begin at 7:30pm, are free and open to the public.

July 20: Paul Speidel

July 27: Paul Speidel and Alizon Lissance, a multi-keyboard player, vocalist, songwriter and arranger.

Aug. 3: Paul Speidel and jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin.

Aug. 10: Paul Speidel and electric bassist Sven Larson.

Wellesley to take part in Library Crawl

July 6, 2017 by bbrown Leave a Comment

Wellesley Free Library

The main branch of Wellesley Free Library, as well as the Fells and Hills branches, will take part in a cross-community Library Crawl on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 10am-5pm.

The idea is to encourage people to visit numerous libraries, take photos for evidence and then get a prize for visiting at least five of the facilities.

Others involved include libraries in Natick, Dover, Sherborn, Wayland, Framingham, Sudbury and Weston. Refreshments may be served along the way as well.

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Hanging at the Wellesley Library

June 5, 2017 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Waterstone at Wellesley and the Wellesley Council on Aging have joined forces to present a Senior Art Exhibit at the Wellesley Free Library. Stop in and view the works of nearly 50 artists across multiple mediums, all on exhibit in the Wakelin Room and the lobby through June 29. There will be an opening reception on June 4, 2pm – 4pm in the Wakelin Room.

Senior Artists Reception, Wellesley — Left to right, artists Florence Como, Linda Porreca, and Helen Turner pose with their beautiful paintings. Their work, and that of others, will be on display through June at the Wellesley Library.