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Manchester Arts Festival
July 25, 2009
Downtown Manchester
Manchester

The following information concerns the 2008 event

Over 50 artists and artisans have registered for the first annual Manchester Arts Festival, which will take place throughout downtown Manchester on Saturday, July 26 (rain date: Sunday, July 27), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Festival will feature the display and sales of a wide variety of fine arts and handmade crafts, as well as continuous entertainment. Additional highlights are the Library’s annual book sale, the Firemen’s Association cook-out, merchants’ tables on the sidewalks, and special Festival menus offered by the local restaurants. Festival co-chairs Chuck Hayback of Nor’East Frameworks and Joan White of Beach Street Studio have directed the efforts of an incredibly hard-working committee in creating this new Cape Ann arts event.

Entertainment Schedule (subject to change):
10am - 1pm -- Songbirds
2pm - 5pm -- Nat & Henri
10am - 2pm -- Lissa Schneckenburger
2pm - 5pm -- Debbie Gannt & Sons
12noon - 2pm -- Cape Ann Jazz Band


Artists/artisans Exhibiting at Festival:

Meredith Anderson, Jewelry-Vermeil
Apple Bay Design, Ceramics & Paintings
Angelo Aversa, Woodcut Prints
Carol A. Bistrong, Painting- Oil
Pam Brennan, Quilt-Maker
Joan L. Brown, Jewelry- Silversmith
Lorraine Brutti, Quilts, Fabric Crafts
Teresa Capela, American Girl Doll Clothes
John Coles, Painting- Watercolor
Lynne Comb, Painting- Oil
Bill Crocker, Illustrator
Joanne Demetra, Jewelry- Beads
Jennifer DiMarzo, Paintings on Wood
Sandra Downey, Knit-crafts
Martha Everson, Photography
Frank Ferrera, Funky Fish Paintings
Elizabeth Ferris, Collage Designs
Sally Pollard Fiore, Photography
David Flood, Free Form Sculpture
Edith Freedman, Photography
Betsy Frost, Silversmith/Jewelry
Emily Hirsch, Jewelry- Beads
Penny Haughwout, sails-crafts
John Hutchinson, Painter-WC
Laura Imbeault, Photography
Helen R. Kamins, Painting- Oil
Lise Kure-Jensen, Painting- Acrylic
Peter Lindstrom, Jewelry-Wood
Deborah MacFail, Jewelry- Stones
Michelle Jones, Quilt-maker
Elaine Martino, Conservator
Krys Owen, Jewelry- Beads
Gabriel Padget, Tiny Bags & Belts
Cassie Pasquarella, Hair Accessories
Carolina Portillo, Jewelry- Recycled Glass
Eugene A. Quinn, Painter- Oil
Marion Sandler, Jewelry- Crystals
Jenn Sherr, Decoupage Bags +
Ely Simonoff, Throws, Quilts
Robyn Steinberger, Painter- WC
Deb & Phil Stevens, Sculptor- Metal
Carol Stoltz, Jewelry- Pearls
Betty W. Stone, Etchings & Paintings
Michael A. Storella, Painting- Oil
Bart Stuijf, Sculpture- Copper
David Tibbetts, Painting- Watercolor
Joe Veno, Wooden Fish Sculpture
Robert E. Viau, Sculptor/Photographer
Ernee Way, Painting- Oil
Candy Way, Painting - Oil
Mary Ann Wenniger, Monoprints
Brenda Wiberg, Pastel Pet Portraits
Becky Williams, Jewelry- Beads
Isabel (Izzy) Young, Ceramics & Pottery

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Emile A. Gruppe, 1896-1978
Rockport Art Association
Rockport
October 5, 2008 - November 23, 2008
The Rockport Art Association, in partnership with the Spanierman Gallery, LLC, of New York, is pleased to announce an important upcoming exhibition, “Emile A. Gruppé, 1876 - 1978”. more  
42nd Street
North Shore Music Theatre
Beverly
October 28, 2008 - November 23, 2008
This Tony® Award winning musical tells the fairytale story of an aspiring chorus girl and her journey to find love and success on the Great White Way. more  
Classical Guitar Concert
Cape Ann Museum
Gloucester
November 22, 2008
The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present Robert Steven Squires in concert on Saturday, November 22, at 3pm. Squires will perform a varied program of concert material for the classical guitar. more  
Homes for the Holidays Tour
Gloucester
Gloucester
November 22, 2008
Click for details on Homes for the Holidays Tour Tour several beautiful homes in Gloucester's Magnolia neighborhood. Tickets now available from Cape Ann Chamber office (978-283-1601). more  
Long and Winding Loop Hike
Ravenswood Park
Gloucester
November 22, 2008
1-3pm. Join us for this pre-Thanksgiving hike through Ravenswood Park. more  
Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
Fuller School Auditorium
Gloucester
November 29, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Cape Ann Symphony presents their annual Holiday Concert at Fuller School Auditorium. Saturday: 8pm, Sunday: 2pm. For information, call 978-281-0543. more  
Gloucester's Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Downtown Gloucester
Gloucester
November 30, 2008
Click for details on Gloucester's Santa Parade & Tree Lighting Parade begins at 3pm at the State Fish Pier, running through Main Street and ending at the Boulevard for the Annual Tree Lighting at Kent Circle (at about 4:30pm). more  
New England Brass Band Concert
First Congregational Church
Rockport
November 30, 2008
The New England Brass Band will perform a Christmas concert at 4pm. Admission is $15, students and seniors $10. more  
Essex Holiday Festival
Essex
December 4, 2008 - December 6, 2008
Santa's Arrival at Town Landing, Toy Land Parade, Town Hall Celebration, Breakfast with Santa. more  
Ladies' Night
Downtown Gloucester
Gloucester
December 4, 2008
A special evening for women shoppers, including refreshments and drawings for gift certificates in many stores. Performance by the Cape Ann Jazz Band along Main Street from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (storm date: December 5) more  
Shop & Dine in Gloucester
Downtown Gloucester
Gloucester
December 5, 2008 - December 7, 2008
Shop in Gloucester and save up to 30% on your next meal. (While supplies last at participating shops & restaurants) more  
Christmas by the Sea
Manchester
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Manchester by the Sea
December 6, 2008 - December 7, 2008
Click for details on Christmas by the Sea Open houses in the shops, Pancake Breakfast, Santa's arrival, Jingle Bell Walk, Lighting of the Friendship Tree, and more! more  
Santa Paws
Good Dog! Gallery
Rockport
December 6, 2008 - December 7, 2008
The 5th annual Santa Paws event benefits Cape Ann Animal Aid Shelter in Gloucester. For a $10 donation, take home a hilarious holiday photo of your pup with Santa. more  
Santa's Arrival in Rockport
Rockport
December 6, 2008
Click for details on Santa's Arrival in Rockport Santa arrives in downtown Rockport on a lobster boat, followed by the town Tree Lighting. more  
Open House at the Sewall-Scripture Museum
Sewall-Scripture Museum
Rockport
December 7, 2008
Annual Christmas Open House at the Sewall-Scripture Museum more  
Men's Night
Downtown Gloucester
Gloucester
December 11, 2008
A shopping evening designed with a man's shopping needs in mind. Refreshments and drawings for gift certificates in many stores. (storm date: December 12) more  
Gallery Stroll
Downtown Rockport
Rockport
December 13, 2008 - December 14, 2008
Don't miss this chance to meet Rockport's artists in their studios. more  
Middle Street Walk
Downtown Gloucester
Gloucester
December 13, 2008
Open houses, concerts, special programs and traditional decorations will be featured throughout the afternoon, from one end of Middle Street to the other. 11am - 4pm. more  
Seaside Village Open House
Rockport
Rockport
December 13, 2008 - December 14, 2008
Featuring unique gift ideas and refreshments in the shops throughout downtown Rockport. more  
Open Houses at the Inns
Rockport
December 14, 2008
1pm-5pm. Enjoy the warmth of the season at several of Rockport’s finest accommodations. more  

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