Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Arts & Antiques Month in November

There is life in Salem after October, and it is called Arts & Antiques Month. We are putting the finishing touches on a brochure and new page on Salem.org, and in the meantime I thought you could whet your appetite for all thing antiques, architecture, and artistic with a few of the events coming next month.

For additional information on Arts & Antiques Month, or to request a copy of the brochure be mailed to you when it is printed ,contact us at (978) 744-3663 or info@salem.org. (Send us your mailing address if you want to receive the brochure in the mail!)

Thursday, November 6

Kensington Stobart Gallery
Art and Artists on Boston’s North Shore
7:30 pm, Essex Room, Hawthorne Hotel
The first in a three-part series of art lectures by Salem historian Jim McAllister. For lecture descriptions, please visit KensingtonStobartGallery.com.
$10.00 (or $25 for all three lectures), Reservations are required.
978-825-0022, email ksgsalem@aol.com


Saturday, November 8

Peabody Essex Museum
To the Ends of the Earth, Painting the Polar Landscape
10 am – 5 pm; Opens Saturday, November 8
Driven by the promise of adventure and the allure of the polar landscape, Frederic Edwin Church, William Bradford, Rockwell Kent and other artists sought inspiration at the ends of the earth. Some embarked on personal pilgrimages while others accompanied official expeditions. See a breathtaking array of works they created, ranging from monumental, romantic canvases to intimate early modernist pastels.
Exhibition sponsored in part by New Trade Winds/ECHO
For more information: 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.


Sunday, November 9

The Phillips House, Historic New England
Artists behind the Canvas
3:00 pm, 34 Chestnut Street
Free to Historic New England members, $5.00 for the general public. This specialized tour of The Phillips House will discuss the Phillips Family’s acquisitions throughout the years and the lives of the artists behind the canvas. Information and tickets: http://www.historicnewengland.org/; or call the Phillips House at 978-744-0440.

Thursday, November 13

Kensington Stobart Gallery
From Paris to Provence: A Cultural Odyssey
7:30 pm, Kensington-Stobart Gallery, Hawthorne Hotel
The second in a three-part series of art lectures by Salem historian Jim McAllister. For lecture descriptions, please visit KensingtonStobartGallery.com.
$10.00 (or $25 for all three lectures), Reservations are required.
978-825-0022, email ksgsalem@aol.com


Saturday, November 15
Peabody Essex Museum
Atrium Alive: Extreme North and South
Experience the Arctic with special events inspired by the exhibitions To The Ends of the Earth and Polar Attractions. Events include workshops and art activities, family gallery explorations, performance art, artist presentations, concerts and more! Plus, hear harrowing tales from Arctic explorer Conrad Dickinson! Made possible by the Lowell Institute and ECHO (Education through Cultural and Historical Organizations).For more information: 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.

Urban Elements
Feng Shui Basics
6:00 – 7:00 pm, 230 Essex Street Is your bed under the window? Do you know why a bed under the window is considered bad feng shui? Learn more and see the beautiful collection of vintage Asian & Indian home accents. Complimentary Wine & Cheese 978.666.4408, urbanelementshome.com


Sunday, November 16
Peabody Essex Museum
Multimedia Performance Art - Southern Ice with Brooks de Wetter-Smith
3-4 pm, Morse Auditorium. For all ages. See November 15 listing.
For more information: 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.


Wednesday, November 19

The House of Seven Gables
Hawthorne’s Haunts in New England by John Hardy Wright
7:00 pm, 115 Derby Street
A lecture and book signing as well as an exhibit of the author’s Hawthorne artifacts.
Tickets and Info: 978-744-0991 x104, www.7gables.org


Thursday, November 20

Salem State College Theater Department
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
8:00 pm, Mainstage Theatre
Discover freedom, friendship, repentance and forgiveness in this Bard classic.
$15 General/$10 Students and Seniors/Free with SSC student ID
www.salemstate.edu/arts

Treasures Over Time
A Jewelry Journey from Late Victorian through Art Deco
6:00 – 8:00 pm, 139 Washington Street-Salem, MA
Come explore antique jewelry from the late 1800’s through the 1920’s.
Discover what inspired the diverse jewelry styles found during these decades.
Light refreshments will be served.
Space is limited. Reservations: 978-745-2330 www.treasuresovertime.com


Friday, November 21

Salem State College Theater Department
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
8:00 pm, Mainstage Theatre
Discover freedom, friendship, repentance and forgiveness in this Bard classic.
$15 General/$10 Students and Seniors/Free with SSC student ID
www.salemstate.edu/arts


Saturday, November 22

Salem Arts Association
3rd Annual Salem Open Studios
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Throughout Salem
View art throughout Salem as retailers and studios display the finest local art
For more information: 978-828-2460 http://www.salemartsassociation.org/


Sunday, November 23

Destination Salem
The Buried Treasure Appraisal Event
1:00 – 4:00 pm, Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites 225 Derby Street
Join Grogan & Company Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers, WCRB Radio, and Destination Salem for an afternoon of music and antiques, and a sampling of Salem restaurants at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Bring one item for a verbal appraisal, and learn if you have a bit of buried treasure in your midst! $20 per person, cash bar. Reservations recommended.
Tickets & Information: 978.744.3663, http://www.salem.org/


Friday, November 28

Peabody Essex Museum
PEM’s 36th Annual Antiques Show Preview Party
7 pm; Tickets $125 in advance/ $150 at the door
Kick off PEM’s annual Antiques Show with an elegant Preview Party. Attend the party and be the first to shop at dealer booths as you enjoy sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
For more information: 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.


Saturday, November 29

Peabody Essex Museum
Antiques Show Weekend
10 am -5 pm, November 29-30. Show included in Museum admission.
Top antiques dealers from the United States and Europe feature exceptional furniture, paintings, porcelain, jewelry and decorative accessories. Proceeds help support the museum’s education initiatives. Come find a treasure of your own to take home!
For more information: 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.


Sunday, November 30

Landry & Arcari Oriental Rugs and Carpeting / Peabody Essex Museum
Live Demonstration!
10 am – 5 pm, Part of PEM Antiques Show
Visit Landry & Arcari Oriental Rugs & Carpeting in PEM’s Atrium to view live weaving demonstrations on their custom loom. Plus, buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win an exquisite full-size Oriental rug courtesy of Landry & Arcari. Drawing will be held on Sunday at the conclusion of the Antiques Show. Tickets may be purchased in advance, at the Preview Party or during the entire Antiques Show weekend. You do not have to present at drawing to win. Winner will be contacted Monday, December 1, 2008
For more information: 866-745-1876, www.pem.org.

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