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Friday, July 19, 2013

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Wang Dang Doodle, a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by John Borowicz.

 

Third annual Walk for Westport.

 

Horseneck Beach State Reservation announces summer programs.

 

Three-part pre-history of southcoast lecture series starts July 18th.

 

Destination Soups teams up with the Southcoast Blood Bank to offer donors a delicious treat.

 

Wang Dang Doodle, a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by John Borowicz. EverythingWestport.com

Friday, July 19, 2013

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Dedee Shattuck Gallery is excited to bring you Wang Dang Doodle, a solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by John Borowicz. Our August exhibition is a celebration of John’s new work, which playfully explores the traditions of portraiture in a surprising absurdist language.

 

This whimsical exhibition adds another dimension to The Shattuck’s broad range of artisan offerings!

 

Wang Dang Doodle with John Borowicz. Thursday, August 1st through Wednesday, August 28th. Artist Reception: Saturday, August 3rd, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

 

All exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public.

 

Since graduating University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 1989, and UMass Amherst in 1991, John Borowicz has integrated his meticulous aptitude for classical realism with his fantastic imagination. Alongside Borowicz’s speculative work, he simultaneously creates commissioned portraits and landscapes with a careful sense of detail and form. His focus on the structure, light, and contours of figure and landscape painting inform his departures from realism. The resulting work is playful, but remains successful in its continued exploration of painterly technique.

 

Borowicz is an undeniable treasure in our Southcoast artist community. For several years he operated a gallery out of his home, nurturing our vibrant local community of artists and art admirers. Although the gallery is no longer operating, Borowicz’s talent and creativity have continued to keep in high regard locally, and have brought him into the national spotlight. He regularly shows at Adam Baumgold gallery in New York, and has had his work featured in many notable magazines included Wired, Versus, Time Out New York, New York Home, Tema Celeste, and New American Paintings.

 

The birth of his three sons in the past seven years signified a shift in subject matter, attitude, medium and process for Borowicz. A refreshed imagination and sense of humor as well as a childlike approach to exploration and discovery resulted in a body of work he refers to as “Sprawling Conglomerates”. This series features compositions of repeated geometric forms that call forth conceptual issues of landscape through a focus on line, pattern and abstraction.

 

Borowicz then began to apply the language of "Sprawling Conglomerates" to figure painting. He creates an “alternative anatomy” of geometric and organic forms by achieving an interwoven sensual chaos that retains the order of the traditional figure. He also reintroduces color, an element that had absented from the "conglomerates" but now boldly makes its way back into Wang Dang Doodle.

 

This exhibition looks at the transition from the "Sprawling Conglomerates" to his current body of work, and includes earlier absurdist figures to contextualize the development of his current technique. Borowicz presents work that makes us laugh and blush. It's the kind of work we just can't stop looking at.

 

Dedee Shattuck Gallery 1 Partners Lane, off 865 Main Road in Westport. Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, l0 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays Noon to 5 p.m. www.dedeeshattuckgallery.com .

 

For more information about their August exhibit or John Borowicz, please contact Isabel Mattia at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery at 508.636.4177 or via email at isabel@dedeeshattuckgallery.com. 

 

 

 

Third annual Walk for Westport.

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Friday, July 19, 2013

 

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The Westport Education Foundation and the Friends of the Westport Council on Aging are gearing up for the third annual Walk for Westport to be held on Sunday, September 29, at 12 noon.   

 

The Walk will begin at the Howland Beach Club and end at Elephant Rock Beach Club, both on Atlantic Avenue in the Westport Harbor Area.  As in the past there will be a drawing with great prizes, food, games, music and a magic show for all ages at Elephant Rock.

 

The Walk for Westport was the idea of the late Rosemary Lenrow, president of the FWCOA.  Rosemary sought to unite the generations of the town in support of the Westport schools and the Senior Center.  The funds from the past two years have helped to fund AP classes, science and math clubs, field trips and enrichment programs in the schools, and education for outreach workers, computers, equipment and furnishings at the Senior Center.  

This year's Walk is planned for a late September Sunday afternoon so that it will not conflict with church commitments or children's sports programs.  It will be a wonderful opportunity for Westporters of all ages to enjoy an autumn afternoon in one of Westport's many beautiful places.  

 

Please come out and walk on September 29 in support of the children and seniors of Westport.

 

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Click here to read about and view photos of the first Walk for Westport.

 

> > Click here to view the 2011 video clip.

 

> > Click here to view the 2011 hi-resolution photo album.

 

 

 

Horseneck Beach State Reservation announces summer programs.

Horseneck Beach State Reservation will host their third annual Sand Sculpture Festival on Saturday, August 10th.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

 

Horseneck Beach State Reservation will host their third annual Sand Sculpture Festival on Saturday, August 10th.

 

Contestants can compete in three age categories: 6-12, 13-17 and adults. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

According to a news release, construction of the sand sculptures will start at 11 a.m. and finish at 2 p.m. However, participants should arrive to the beach as early as possible, since the parking lot can be filled to capacity by noon, the release said.

 

Judging will begin at 2:15 p.m. and prizes will be awarded once the judges have made their decision.

All sculptures must consist entirely of beach sand (no rocks, sticks, shells, or seaweed). Sand and salt water will be provided, however participants are asked to bring their own tools.

 

Participation is free, but there is an $8 parking fee. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required. Call 508.636.8816 for more information.

 

Prizes have been donated by Lazergate of fall River, Lees market, Village Pizza, Alderbrook Farms of Westport, Not Your Average Joe’s, Handy Hill Creamery, Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures and others.

 

Sponsors for the event also include the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

 

Click here to read about and view photos from a previous event.

 

August Interpretive Programs.

All programs are free and open to the public. There is an $8 per car parking fee. An adult must accompany children. In the event of rain the event is cancelled. Reasobnable accommodations are available upon request. For more information please call the Park Interpreter at 508.636.8816.

 

Knot tying 101. Can you tie a nautical knot correctly three times in a row? With your eyes closed? Come learn the tricks of the pioneer, angler and rock climber. Meet next to the campground bathhouse. Thursday, August 15 and 22.

 

Creature Feature: Learn about the creatures living on Horseneck Beach. Rain cancels event. Cost: $8 parking fee; When: Every Thursday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.Aug. 30, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Meet at the end of the Horseneck boardwalk.

 

Knot tying 101. Can you tie a nautical knot correctly three times in a row? With your eyes closed? Come learn the tricks of the pioneer, angler and rock climber. Meet next to the campground bathhouse. Friday, August 2, 9, and 30.

 

Crab Hunt: What lives under the rocks on the shore? Come find out at Gooseberry Island as we search the intertidal zone for creatures, seaweed, and more. Meet at Gooseberry Island parking Lot. Parking is limited.

 

Creature Feature: Learn about the creatures living on Horseneck Beach. Rain cancels event. Cost: $8 parking fee; When: Every Saturday, August 3, 17, 24, and 31. 10:00 - 11:0 0 a.m. Meet at the end of the Horseneck boardwalk.

 

Horseneck Point Lifesaving Station Open House: A summer exhibit of historic photographs, information, and artifacts. Co-sponsored by the Westport Fishermen's Association. Rain or shine. Cost: Free; When: Every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday in August. Noon - 4 p.m.

 

Gooseberry Island Hike: Learn about the changes that Gooseberry Island experienced throughout the centuries. Rain cancels event. Cost: Free; Park in Gooseberry Island parking lot; When: Sundays, August 4, 11, 18 and 25.

 

Summer Beach Ramble: A guided exploration of Horseneck Beach. Explore the beach. Let’s see where your ramble down the beach takes you and what you’ll find along the way.Rain cancels event. Cost: $8 parking fee; When: Saturdays, August 3, 17, 24, and 31. Meet in front of the snack shack on main beach.

 

Family Sand Sculpture Festival: The construction starts at 11 a.m. and finishes at 2 p.m. Arrive as early as possible, since the parking lot can be filled to capacity by noon. Judging at 2. Prizes will be given out to the winners. Participants are asked to bring their own pails, shovels, etc. Rain date Sunday, Aug. 5. Cost: $7 parking fee; When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 

Horseneck Beach State Reservation is located on 5 John Reed Road, Westport. 508.636.8816. Visit their website.

 

 

 

Three-part pre-history of southcoast lecture series starts July 18th.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

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The pre-historical period along the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, going back some 15,000 years, will be the subject of three Thursday evening presentations on July 18, July 25, and August 1.

 

Three exceptionally qualified speakers will describe the geological and climatic changes that took place over this long time period, and how the residents here lived and adapted to the changing environmental conditions. These three evening events will take place at the recently-restored Stone Barn on the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary at 786 East Horseneck Rd. in Dartmouth.

 

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=NB&Date=20130703&Category=PUB02&ArtNo=307030367&Ref=AR&Profile=1041&MaxW=570&MaxH=370&border=0Inset: Paige Newby (gesturing) and Brown University graduate students recently collected core samples from Allens Pond Sanctuary area to illustrate her upcoming talk on how natural forces such as climate changes and storms helped shape local landscapes and living organisms in the pre-historical era. She will be speaking on the subject at the Stone Barn at the Allens Pond Sanctuary, 786 East Horseneck Road in Dartmouth, at 7 p.m. on July 18 in the first installment of a new lecture series on the pre-historical era of the South Coast.

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The principal presenters will be Dr. Paige Newby, senior research scientist, Department of Geological Science, Brown University; Anthropology Professor Curtiss Hoffman of Bridgewater State University and Massachusetts Archaeological Society/Robbins Museum; and Alan Leveillee, senior archaeologist, Public Archaeological Laboratory, Rhode Island.

 

Dr. Newby is a leading authority on palynology (pollen analysis), which uses core sampling of sediments taken from wetlands to reconstruct vegetation and climatic changes over time. She will be using recent core samples from various points along the South Coast and specifically the Allens Pond area to trace the dynamic record of landscape changes prompted by geological, climatological and human-associated impacts. Her talk will be at 7 p.m. on July 18.

 

Professor Hoffman, a past president of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society, has many publications on various aspects of the Native American inhabitants of the Northeast. He will be discussing that incredible history and reporting on some of the recent archaeological work in this area. His talk will be at 7 p.m. on July 25.

 

Mr. Leveillee, Director of Public Education at the Public Archaeological Laboratory, whose research has focused on Native American cultural dynamics, stone tool technology, and coastal adaptation, particularly the study of the ecological archaeology of greater Narragansett Bay, will be discussing the lifestyles and tools and implements of the inhabitants of this region throughout the Woodland Period. His talk will be at 7 p.m. on August 1.

 

These three lectures will be followed by three Saturday afternoon sessions on July 20, 27 and August 3 from 1-4 p.m. that are intended to reinforce and elaborate the preceding evenings' programs and engage younger participants in hands-on examination of relevant materials.

 

The first session, at the Stone Barn, will be led by Dr. Newby and Gina Purtell, the Allens Pond Sanctuary director, and will provide an opportunity to examine microscopic pollen samples from the Allens Pond core sampling as well as explore how natural forces such as climate and storms shape landscapes, and how living organisms such as bees affect plant communities.

 

The second Saturday session, also at the Stone Barn, will be led by archaeologists from the Massachusetts Archaeological Society/Robbins Museum and will demonstrate aspects of Native American lives in this region in the pre-historical period. A collection of Native American artifacts, originally housed in the Dartmouth Childrens Museum and now preserved by the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust, will be on display at the Stone Barn during this session.

 

The third Saturday session, from 1-4 p.m. on August 3 at the Lloyd Center for the Environment, Potomska Road, Dartmouth, will be led by members of the Lloyd Center staff and Patricia Sheppard, former education director at the center. They will guide walks and visit work sites that were identified in an intensive archaeological study conducted on the Lloyd Center property a decade ago.

 

These six sessions will provide an opportunity for the public to learn what is known about the archaeological record for this region. There will also be an opportunity for expert evaluation of personal artifacts that attendees may wish to bring for examination for the sessions on July 25 and 27.

 

Recent publications from various sources on the subject matter of the sessions will be available for purchase. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enjoy the restored Stone Barn at the Allens Pond Sanctuary that received generous support from the Town of Dartmouth through its Community Preservation Fund program.

 

These events are co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Audubon Society and its Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, the Westport Historical Society, the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, and the Lloyd Center. The programs are supported in part by the Westport Cultural Council through a grant from the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust administered by Bank of America.

 

Although pre-registration is not required, it would be helpful if those planning to attend any or all sessions would contact the Allens Pond Sanctuary office at 508.636.2437 or by email to: allenspond@massaudubon.org. Further information on the programs can also be obtained by calling that number or sending an email.

 

 

 

Destination Soups teams up with the Southcoast Blood Bank to offer donors a delicious treat. 

Urgent Need for Type O Blood.

During the month of August, all donors will receive a certificate for a free cup of soup or a mini grilled cheese.

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Sunday, July 21

 

During the month of August, all donors will receive a certificate for a free cup of soup or a mini grilled cheese

 

The Southcoast Blood Bank at St. Luke’s Hospital has teamed up with Destination Soups to offer donors a delicious treat during the month of August.

 

Anyone who donates blood at the Southcoast Blood Bank at St. Luke’s Hospital, or at any of the community blood drives hosted by the Southcoast Blood Bank during the month of August, will receive a certificate for a free cup of soup or a mini grilled cheese redeemable at Destination Soups, 149 Union Street in New Bedford.

 

“We are grateful to local partners like Destination Soups for understanding the importance in keeping our local blood supply strong,” said John Laverty, MD, Medical Director of the Southcoast Blood Bank. “Their commitment and support is a great gift to the community, especially during the summer months when blood donations tend to be down.”

 

Destination Soups is open six days a week with new dinner hours. Their hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. For more information on Destination Soups including their daily specials, visit www.destinationsoups.com.

 

Urgent Need for Type O Blood.

The Southcoast Blood Bank is in urgent need of Type O blood. Donations of Type O blood would be greatly appreciated at this time. Type O blood is used in emergency situations when the blood type of the patient is unknown.

 

In the summer, people are more active which leads to an increased amount of bicycle, motorcycle, boating and pedestrian accidents. At the same time, blood donations are much lower during the summer months because so many people are on vacation or are busy with other summertime activities. As a direct result, Type O blood is at critically low levels and is in need of replenishment.

 

As always, all blood types are welcome and are greatly appreciated at Southcoast.

 

You have a choice! Donate local.

The Southcoast Blood Bank is the only blood donation venue that directly supports the South Coast communities’ blood supply. When you donate blood at a Southcoast-sponsored blood drive you are helping to keep your local blood supply strong — so it is there when you need it.

 

 

Where to donate.

Community Blood Drives: Southcoast hosts blood drives throughout the region on the Southcoast Health Van and at local businesses. To schedule a free blood drive, please call Catherine Alegria, Southcoast Blood Donor Coordinator, at 508.993.0430 or by email at alegriac@southcoast.org.

 

The following is a full list of community blood drives taking place during the month of August:

 

Wareham

 Friday, August 2

 Tobey Hospital

 43 High St., Wareham

Blood Drive

 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

Swansea

 Sunday, August 4

 Swansea Ambulance

 285 Wilbur Ave., Swansea

Blood Drive

 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

New Bedford

 Thursday, August 8

 Kennedy Donovan Center

 19 Hawthorn Street

Blood Drive

 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

Assonet

 Saturday, August 10

 St. Bernard's Church

 32 South Main Street

Blood Drive

 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

Wareham

 Sunday, August 11

 Elaine Vass Santos Memorial Blood Drive

 

Wareham Crossing

 2421 Cranberry Highway

Blood Drive

 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

 

New Bedford

 Wednesday, August 21

 Rare Disease Awareness Network

 St. Luke's Hospital Donor Room

101 Page Street

Blood Drive

 2 to 7 p.m.

 

New Bedford

 Tuesday, August 27

 Salter School

 950 Kings Highway

Blood Drive

 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

Fall River

 Friday, August 30

 Charlton Memorial Hospital

 363 Highland Avenue

Blood Drive

 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

The Southcoast Blood Bank: Individuals can also donate at the Southcoast Blood Bank located at St. Luke’s Hospital, 101 Page Street, New Bedford, off the main lobby. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 to 2:30 p.m. The Southcoast Blood Bank will be closed on and August 10. We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

For more information, or to make an appointment call 508-961-5320 or visit, www.southcoast.org/bloodbank/.

 

 

 

 

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