May/June 2015 Getaway Guide ART NEW ENGLAND 57 Jamestown Arts Center Jamestown, RI jamestownartcenter.org Jamestown Arts Center presents Burning Down the House curated by Yellow Peril Gallery, opening during its fifth annual sum- mer soireé on Friday, July 3 from 6–9 p.m. The exhibit brings together a group of inter- national artists who explore issues of house and home in their work. More info on the website. Three Wheel Studio 436 Wickenden St., Providence, RI (401) 451-2350 [email protected]threewheelstudio.com M–Sa 11–6 Three Wheel Studio is a ceramic studio and gallery which features a mix of fun, eclectic and functional handmade pottery and ceramics from a variety of artists, includ- ing proprietor Dwo Wen Chen. Adirondack Plein Air Festival (518) 891-1388 saranaclakeartworks.com/pleinair August 17–22, 2015 50 outstanding plein air painters will be in Saranac Lake, NY, to paint the mountains, lakes, forests and village life in this part of the Adirondack Park. Four days of painting plus a Show & Sale, August 22, in the Town Hall. SUMMER GETAWAY GUIDE Unique Arts Events and Destinations Throughout the Region Art New England’s 2015 “I have got a perfect situation and a perfect site on it.” Frederic Edwin Church, 1868 www.olana.org OLANA STATE HISTORIC SITE Sponsored by:
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Jamestown Arts Center Jamestown, RIjamestownartcenter.orgJamestown Arts Center presents Burning Down the House curated by Yellow Peril Gallery, opening during its fifth annual sum-mer soireé on Friday, July 3 from 6–9 p.m. The exhibit brings together a group of inter-national artists who explore issues of house and home in their work. More info on the website.
Three Wheel Studio 436 Wickenden St., Providence, RI(401) [email protected]–Sa 11–6 Three Wheel Studio is a ceramic studio and gallery which features a mix of fun, eclectic and functional handmade pottery and ceramics from a variety of artists, includ-ing proprietor Dwo Wen Chen.
Adirondack Plein Air Festival (518) 891-1388saranaclakeartworks.com/pleinairAugust 17–22, 2015 50 outstanding plein air painters will be in Saranac Lake, NY, to paint the mountains, lakes, forests and village life in this part of the Adirondack Park. Four days of painting plus a Show & Sale, August 22, in the Town Hall.
SUMMER GETAWAY GUIDEUnique Arts Events and Destinations Throughout the Region
Art New England’s
2015
“I have got a perfect situation and a
perfect site on it.” Frederic Edwin Church, 1868
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OLANASTATE HISTORIC SITE
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Westport Fine Arts Festival Parker Harding PlazaWestport, CTwestportdma.comJuly 18–19 The Westport Fine Arts Festival is situated along the lovely Saugatuck River in beautiful downtown Westport, CT and features origi-nal works from approximately 140 artists. Families looking for a special summertime event join art collectors for exceptional works of art, live music, unique perfor-mances, and delicious refresh-ments. Free admission.
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery 69 Maple St., Center Sandwich, NH(603) 284-7728patricialaddcaregagallery@gmail.compatricialaddcarega.compatricialaddcaregagallery.wordpress.comLocated near Squam Lake in Sandwich, New Hampshire, off the beaten track but worth the trip, Carega Gallery exhibits contempo-rary art in an 1825 barn. The gallery shows an eclectic collection of work focusing on innovation and inspiration. See their website for this sum-mer’s exhibits, events, work-shops and conversations.
Rebecca Klementovich, From the Quiet Lands, 2015, oil on canvas, 24 x 36". Photograph courtesy of Rebecca Klementovich.
Twenty-minute ferry ride to Downtown Boston
Prominently situated on one of New England’s Top 10 beaches
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INTIMATE APPAREL
by Lynn Nottage
6/25–7/5
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYERAdapted by Laura Eason from the book by Mark Twain
9/9–9/12
OUTSIDE MULLINGARby John Patrick Shanley7/30–8/15
I HATE HAMLETby Paul Rudnick8/20–9/5
SHERLOCK HOLMESand the Case of the Jersey Lilyby Katie Forgette
7/9–7/25
2015 I DORSETTHEATREFESTIVAL.ORG
46th Annual CUMBERLAND
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
August 6th - 9th
Thurs-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4
Largest Show in Maine
Daily Demonstrations
Youth Vendor Area
The Store
Delicious Food
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Live Entertainment
Admission $4
Cumberland Fairgrounds 197 Blanchard Rd, Cumberland, ME
United Maine Craftsmen 207-621-2818
www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com UMC is a non-profit organization
52nd Annual Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce Arts & Crafts FestivalTown Green, 302 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT(860) 388-3266oldsaybrookchamber.comJuly 25, 10–5 & July 26, 10–4 Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce hosts a two-day juried festival, held on the Town Green of this quintessential coastal New England town. Works from 145 artists, from traditional to contemporary, including fine art, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, photography, sculpture and more. Free admis-sion and parking.
Newburyport Chamber Music Festival Newburyport, MA(978) 701-4914newburyportchambermusic.orgAugust 8–15 Come to historic Newburyport this summer and experience chamber music in a vari-ety of unique venues. Engage with world-renowned musicians and artists through a week-long series of concerts, lectures, open rehearsals, master classes, and family pro-grams—all happening up close and personal.
Church on the Hill Annual Art and Craft Fair Lilac Park, Lenox, MAchurchonthehilllenox.orgJuly 25–26, 10–4 Church on the Hill hosts its 28th annual Art and Craft Fair, featuring the finest quality local hand-made crafts from the region. Enjoy 60 booths featuring juried artists, an auction, luncheon both days and a pancake breakfast on Sunday. Free admission.
Dorset Theatre Festival Play in VermontDorset, VT(802) 867-2223dorsettheatrefestival.orgAward-winning theatre in a quintessential Vermont setting. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights, A-list actors, five MainStage productions showcasing the country’s most talented voices in theatre from contemporary premieres to fresh takes on dramatic classics. The 2015 season sizzles with sur-prises for theatre lovers of all ages. Play in Vermont.
46th Annual Cumberland Arts & Crafts Show Cumberland Fairgrounds197 Blanchard Road, Cumberland, MEunitedmainecraftsmen.comAugust 6–9, Th–Sa 10–5, Su 10–4 Meet with and see the work of nearly 200 tal-ented Maine artisans at Maine’s largest arts and crafts show. Join them for four full days in August at the Cumberland Fair Grounds. Experience demonstrations, delicious food, and live entertainment as you spend the day browsing and finding one-of-a-kind craft items for yourself or to give as gifts. Rain or shine. Ample free parking. $4.
AND DANCING IN THE STREET!FRENCH FOOD, DRINKS
FrenchCulturalCenter.orgworldmusic.org
The 29th Annual Lowell Folk Festival Lowell, MA lowellfolkfestival.orgJuly 24–26 The longest running free Folk Festival in America celebrates 29 years on July 24–26, 2015, on five stages in Downtown Lowell, MA. Join them for traditional music and dance from nation-al and international cultures, enjoy eth-nic cuisine, learn from master craft-ers, and visit the Family Fun activity area.
The 53rd Anniversary Wickford Art Festival Wickford, RI (401) 294-6840 wickfordart.org Wickford Art Festival’s 53rd Anniversary is July 11 and 12. Ranked #1 in New England, more than 200 artists will exhibit their fine art outdoors on Wickford Village’s streets. In RI, sales of fine art are tax-free. Free admis-sion. Handicap accessible. Transient dock-ing available. Sponsored by Wickford Art Association.
ArtsWestchester 31 Mamaroneck Avenue,White Plains, NY(914) 428-4220artsw.orgThrough July 2015, ArtsWestchester pres-ents a county-wide ARTSEE Festival of New Work. Packed with dance, film, theatre, art exhibitions, concerts, open studios, poetry readings and more, ARTSEE events are host-ed at 40 area arts organizations. Discover newly cre-ated work, Westchester premiers and out-standing area artists. Visit the website to view the full calendar of ARTSEE Festival events.
Bastille Day Boston Marlborough St. (between Berkeley & Clarendon), Boston, MA(617) 912-0400frenchculturalcenter.org Friday, July 10, 6–11 The French Cultural Center’s 40th Bastille
Day will be a party in true French style with live music and dancing in celebration of community, cultural diversity, and friend-ship between nations. This year’s line-up, programmed by World Music/CRASHarts, will feature two exceptional Francophone acts, Paris Combo and The Hot Sardines. Delicious French food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be available for sale. Advance tickets available on the website.
Carol Keiser 338 Hickory Ridge Rd. South, Putney, VT(802) [email protected] Paintings and hand-painted tiles. Studio open May–November, by appointment or chance.
The Orchestra of St. Luke’s per-forms at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts on June 20, 2015, 8:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts.
Carol Keiser, One White Iris.
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Norman Rockwell Museum Stockbridge, MAnrm.org Open daily, year-round. “A must-see in the Berkshires!” World’s largest collection of original Rockwell art, plus featured American illustrators: J.C. Leyendecker through June 14 and New Yorker cartoon-ist Roz Chast this summer. Rockwell’s studio open May through October. Free gallery talks. 36 scenic acres. Seasonal café. See them on Trip Advisor.
Colonial House Inn & Restaurant 277 Route 6A (Main St.)Yarmouthport, Cape Cod, MA(800) 999-3416colonialhousecapecod.com Year-round, full service country inn and res-taurant, centrally located on Cape Cod, with private baths, free wireless, TVs, phones, A/C, canopy beds, antiques, heated indoor
pool and Jacuzzi, sun deck, beautiful gar-den sitting area. $150–170 for two people, includes breakfast and dinner (full menu). Nature trails, golf, tennis, beaches, museums and antique shops.
B. Léger Studio & Gallery Master Marine Oil Painter Upper Level of 89 N. Water StreetNew Bedford, MA(508) 991-1761 barbaraleger.comOpen first weekend of every month and when the open banner is posted. Commissions welcome. “Artistically I cap-ture the colors of golden hues in the dog with the natural background of the grand ocean in hues of blue and green, but most importantly, I capture the soul of this being that knows us best and loves us most.” —B. Léger
Tannery Pond Concerts P.O. Box 218Spencertown, NY 12165(888) 820-1695info@tannerypondconcerts.orgtannerypondconcerts.orgSaturdays, May–SeptemberMay 23: duo parnas, cello and violin; Ran Dank, piano. June 13: Pedja Muzijevic, piano; Tyler Duncan, baritone. July 18: Brooklyn Rider Quartet. August 1: Miro Quartet. August 15: Jeremy Denk, piano. September 5: Todd Palmer, clarinet; Ed Arron, cello; Gilles Vonsattel, piano. September 26: Aleksey Semenenko, violin; Inna Firsova, piano.
A working studio with original oils mastering the complexity of the ocean in contemporary realism. Popular subject for B.Léger is man’s best friend at
the beach or in the waves. Approved by AKC, Master Marine oil painter. Commissions welcome.
89 N.Water St., upper level New Bedford, MA
www.barbaraleger.com • 508-991-1761Open first weekend of every month and when open banner is posted
B.Léger Studio & Gallery
Free Reign, 10 × 10 multi dimensional oil on glass.
Atlantic, 6 × 6 multi dimensional oil on glass.
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45th Annual Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association Antique Show Nauset Middle SchoolRoute 28, Orleans, MAccada.comFriday, July 31, 5–8 & Saturday, August 1, 10–4. The Cape Cod Antique Dealers Association’s August antique show will be held indoors this year. More than 40 quality dealers from across the Cape and through-out New England will present a wide array of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century antiques. Admission: $6.00, $5.00 with a show card or ad, children free.
Nantasket Beach Resort 45 Hull Shore DriveHull, MA 02045(781) 925-4500nantasketbeachresort.comLocated in the historic and picturesque sea-side town of Hull, set amidst the breathtak-
ing views of the Atlantic Ocean and famous Nantasket Beach. Enjoy exceptional service, fine dining and endless possibilities for fun and adventure, including boat charters, sun-set dinner cruises, fishing, sailing, kayaking, bike, boat and scooter rentals.
Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden 236 Hopkinton RoadConcord, NH(603) 226-2046themillbrookgallery.comTu–Su 11–5 “Where Art and Nature Meet.” June 2–August 9: Invitational Print Making Exhibit, featuring distinguished New England print-makers. June 26–October 18: 18th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. August 14–October 11: New Artists Painting Exhibit.
Fine Arts Work Center 24 Pearl StreetProvincetown, MA 02657Provincetown Art Association and Museum 460 Commercial StreetProvincetown, MA 02657The Fine Arts Work Center and the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), in conjunction with the Dedalus Foundation, host Robert Motherwell: A Centennial Celebration (May 15–31), two weeks of exhibitions, lectures, and work-shops commemorating Motherwell’s legacy in Provincetown. Visit motherwell2015.org; fawc.org and paam.org for additional sum-mer arts programming.
Robert MotherwellA Centennial Celebration
May 15-31, 2015
Two weeks of exhibitions, lectures, and workshops commemorating Robert Motherwell’s legacy in Provincetown and his impact on generations of
artists and writers.
motherwell2015.org
FINE ARTS WORK CENTER in Provincetown
In Provincetown and Hosted by PROVINCETOWN ART ASSOCIATION AND MUSEUM
fawc.org paam.org dedalusfoundation.orgRENATE PONSOLD MOTHERWELL, Robert Motherwell in Storrs, 1979, photograph, Courtesy of the Benton Museum
Art New England, color: 2.375” wide x 4.6” tallFor insertion: May-June, 2015
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SUMMER
HighlightsRockport Chamber Music FestivalJune-July
Rockport Jazz FestivalAugust 13-16
Summer at RockportJazz | Folk | World | Pop
“...beautiful to the eyeas well as to the ear.”
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Robert Motherwell, Provincetown Bay, 1990, oil on canvas.