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Andover artist displays work in Boston

Posted in Culture and Society, Visual art on Sep 2nd, 2009 Comments

This just in:
“Images From the Past-The Jewish World of Eastern Europe”, drawings by Andover artist, Joan Nyman, will be on display at the Daniels Gallery in the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Boston from Sept. 9th to Oct. 7th.  The drawings, which reflect a sense of Jewish life found in the towns and villages [...]

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All about the Benjamins

Posted in Visual art on Jun 15th, 2009 Comments

Calling all New England artists:
Invitational and Juried Open Exhibition at the 100 Market St. Gallery.
All media welcome. Runs July 27 through October 26. Two cash awards, fee free and insured.  Gallery located at 100 Market St, Portsmouth N.H.
Prospectus required. Write: maskmakernh@gmail.com, (put prospectus in subject line) or 100 Market Group, Ltd., PO Box 1267, and [...]

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Artist Row in Salem, Mass.

Posted in Visual art on May 29th, 2009 Comments

This just in readers:
SALEM, MA — The Salem Arts Association kicks off its 2009 season at Artists Row with a variety of visual art and live performances during the weekend of June 13 - 14.
Large Scale Works, as part of the “Does Size Matter?” exhibit with other Artist Row participants, runs through June 28 at [...]

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Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, oh my

Posted in Visual art on Mar 11th, 2009 Comments

If you love the old masters, then you’ll enjoy this new MFA exhibit, which opens officially this weekend in Boston. You can read my story about it in Thursday’s lifestyle section.
The MFA borrowed some amazing paintings for this show, from the likes of the Louvre and Prado in Spain.
While we couldn’t run all the photos [...]

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‘Rent’ returns to Boston with some original cast

Posted in Theater, Visual art on Feb 27th, 2009 Comments

So theater lovers and all you “Rent” loving fanatics.
Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, and Gwen Stewart will reprise the roles they originated on Broadway in “Rent: The Broadway Tour,” which comes to Boston’s Colonial Theatre for a limited two-week engagement July 14 – 26, 2009.
Inspired by Puccini’s “La Boheme,” “Rent” focuses on a community of young [...]

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MFA’s latest show rocked my world

Posted in Visual art on Apr 27th, 2008 Comments

I love art — and a good show at the MFA. The museum’s current major exhibition, “El Greco to Velazquez” is no exception.
I thought I was familiar with El Greco’s work before I headed to the Boston museum. When I got there I realized I had no clue. While I was familiar with his portraits, [...]

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Manchester’s Currier Museum

Posted in Visual art on Mar 27th, 2008 Comments

Went on a tour recently to the newly expanded museum. Have it say, it’s pretty posh.
I like to think of it as a “mini MFA” — it’s not as comprehensive or as big (still) but chock full of wonderful stuff.
If you haven’t been there, I would definitely recommend the trip — and this whole week [...]

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Welcome to Pop

Posted in Celebrity, Dining out, Film, Music, Television, Theater, Visual art on Jan 18th, 2008 Comments

Searching for fun things to do in the area? Perhaps you’ve rubbed elbows with celebrities or plan to be one yourself?
Let’s talk about it on Pop.
Here we’ll talk about all things fun | from that great concert you just saw to the latest movies in theaters. Looking for a TV show, a good book or [...]

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