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Sunday,
September 28, 2014
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This weekend at the Farmer’s
market.
Jean-Pierre
Hébert and Gail Fredell in exhibition at The
Shattuck.
Cider Social & Cow Pie Bingo at LC Historical Society on
Columbus Day.
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This weekend at the Farmer’s Market . . . Encore! Encore! Westport Farmers Market will run
for an extra week. EverythingWestport.com Friday, September 26, 2014
View video of a day in July, 2014
at the Westport Town Farm Farmer’s
Market with Alpaca shearing demonstration, and Dan the Pickle Man! “The farmers,
vendors and guests at the Westport Farmers Market have agreed that the market
should extend into October. That
provides an extra week to a season that has been a good one at the new
location at Westport Town Farm,” Connors said. Farmers are eager
to keep the harvest coming. The market will
officially end in two weeks on October 4th, but more fresh goods will be
available for one last offering at the Trustees of Reservations’ sixth annual
Harvest Festival at Town Farm on Saturday, October 18th. Visitors are
invited to walk the beautiful grounds of the Westport Town Farm while
attending the Farmers Market. The Westport
Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Westport Town
Farm is located at 830 Drift Road, Westport, Massachusetts. For more information please call the
Trustees’ Farm Manager Steve Connors at 508-636-4693, ext. 110. Or email sconnors@ttor.org.
The vendor line-up for
this week’s morning farmers market includes: Paradise Hill Farm – Vegetables, plants and
herbs Barri Throop – delicious homemade jams and preserves Skinny Dip Farm – Certified Organic
Vegetables & Flowers 4 Elements – Unique handmade jewelry
& nature photographs The Hidden Garden - Flowers & Arrangements
- Quansett Gardens – Fresh fruits, vegetables and Baked Goods – Breads, pies and pastries Trustees of Reservations – Vegetables straight from
the garden, harvested by Youth Corps Westport Land Trust – information on land
conservation in Westport Sharon Owens – Superbly crafted, handmade
Baskets Sweet Tree Farm – All natural soaps, balms and
body care potions Silk Tree Farm – goats milk soap, natural
skin care products Casey Candle Company – Scented soy candles Peets Farm – Duck and chicken eggs,
orders for fresh locally raised chicken On Force Solar – information on clean,
affordable solar energy for homeowners Paige’s Paracord- handmade bracelets, dog
collars and leashes
Visitors are invited to walk the beautiful grounds of the Westport Town
Farm while attending the Farmer’s Market. The Westport Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to
1 p.m., and is located at the Westport Town Farm; 830 Drift Road, Westport,
Massachusetts. For more information please call the Trustees’ Farm Manager Steve
Connors at 508.636.4693, ext. 110. Or email sconnors@ttor.org.
Above: a group photo of
vendors and volunteers at the September 21st Farmer’s Market.
Above: Weaving artisan,
Sharon Owens (far left) conducts a basket weaving class at last Saturday’s
Farmers Market. Reception:
Thursday, September 25th, 5:00 – 7 p.m. EverythingWestport.com Thursday,
September 25, 2014 The Dedee
Shattuck Gallery in Westport, MA is proud to announce their second annual
Cultivating the Creative Spirit Outstanding High School Student Artist Prize
and Exhibition from Thursday September 25th to Sunday September 28th. The art
departments of Westport High School, Dartmouth High School, Durfee High School, Fairhaven High School, Greater New
Bedford Voc-Tech, Old Rochester Regional High
School, and Tiverton High School have each nominated at least one
senior with outstanding artistic aspirations and potential. A $250
scholarship to Riverside Art in Somerset, MA given by Dedee Shattuck Gallery
and a matching gift of $250 given by Paul and Karen Snyder of South Dartmouth
will be awarded the night of September 25th. At Dedee Shattuck Gallery, we
strongly believe that supporting the arts is an investment in our community,
and that arts education is an essential aspect of our children’s development.
This prize is meant to encourage initiative and creativity in our community’s young people, but also to
recognize the hard work of our local art educators. Our praise and deep
appreciation go out to the art professionals, teachers, and students in our
south coast communities. Come
celebrate the amazing works of twenty local high school seniors and embrace
the arts growing in our region. Gallery Hours:
Wednesday — Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm Receptions and
exhibitions are free and open to the public. Dedee Shattuck
Gallery 1 Partners Lane,
Westport, MA www.dedeeshattuckgallery.com/events/
For more
information call or click gabrielle@dedeeshattuckgallery.com,
508.636.4177. Jean-Pierre Hébert and Gail Fredell in
exhibition at The Shattuck. Wednesday,
October 1st – Sunday, November 9th;
Artists’ Reception Saturday, October 4, 5 - 7 p.m. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, September
28, 2014 Dedee Shattuck
Gallery is pleased to present Jean-Pierre Hébert and Gail Fredell. This exhibit pairs two technical masters
who create soulful, meditative, and deeply personal works. Digital art and
furniture design are two disciplines that have had to assert themselves
within the definition of fine art. Wood-craft and computer technology may
seem diametrically opposed, however the experiences of these two creative
makers are aligned. Bold and innovative in their creativity and
artistic identity, both artists have experienced similar pushback from the
fine arts community. They respond by looking inward and creating works
inspired by their life experiences, intellectual curiosities, and personal
passions. The
breathtakingly beautiful work produced by these two artists is the product of
courage in one’s own identity and values, and the mastery of technique and
vision over a long career of art making.
In the fall of 2011,
Dedee Shattuck Gallery presented, Digital Art: (R)evolution,
an exhibition that charted the course of digital art from 1954 to the
present. The exhibit included a selection of early works by Jean-Pierre
Hébert, a founding member of the American Algorists
group, and a pioneer of early digital art. Hébert studies physics and
meditation as a source of inspiration for his line-focused digital works.
Wave theory, human breath, wind patterns, seasons and tides, are the building
blocks for his algorithmic artwork. Motifs of interrupted symmetry, skewed
concentric shapes and varying lines imbue the digital works with life and
warmth. Gail Fredell’s collects reclaimed beams and
beautifully checked wood remnants, incorporating these objects into her
furniture making. She is an expert on pickling wood, and uses natural
chemicals to celebrate the textures and characteristics of the wood she
collects. Inspired by Japanese design and Chinese antique furniture, Fredell creates works in homage to significant places,
people, and pieces of wood. She begins with an emotional connection in mind,
and the passion and respect for her inspiration comes through clearly in her
shrine-like furniture objects. Jean-Pierre
Hébert and Gail Fredell Wednesday October
1st – Sunday November 9th Artists’ Reception Saturday,
October 4 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Gallery Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Artists’
receptions and exhibitions are free and open to the public. Dedee Shattuck
Gallery | 1 Partners Lane, off 865 Main Road | Westport 508.636.4177 | www.dedeeshattuckgallery.com Cider
Social & Cow Pie Bingo at LC Historical Society on Columbus Day. EverythingWestport.com Sunday, September
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As usual the
Cider Social is free and open to the public.
There will be complimentary cider and donuts while supplies last, free
tours of the Wilbor House Museum, children’s games
and activities, and the public’s last chance to view this summer’s special
exhibition, “Learning in Little Compton.”
The society will also be hosting their annual antiques sale. Anyone with antique or vintage items to
donate to this sale is asked to do so before Columbus Day. New this year
will be the addition of local vendors selling hand-crafted items ranging from
bow ties to photographs to hand-made soaps. Local non-profit organizations will
also be on hand providing information and offering additional items for
sale. The Historical Society has
expanded their own museum shop offerings to include several new gift items
featuring images from their collection. The highlight of
the day will be the Cow Pie Bingo event taking place between 3 and 4 p.m.
Elmer will be led onto a gridded field promptly at 3 p.m. and the first square
in the grid to receive a cow pie will be the winner. Tickets corresponding to each square on the
grid are on sale now at the Historical Society for $10 and will also be sold
the day of the event until 2:50 p.m. The holder of the winning ticket will
receive a $500 prize. All proceeds
from the event will benefit the Historical Society. Elmer is owned by
Robert Carr, a local farmer, who has offered to
help the Historical Society with this event.
He and other judges will be on hand to make the final call determining
the winning square. If no cow pie is deposited before 4 p.m. the judges will
draw the winning ticket from a hat. Volunteers are
needed to help with the event. Anyone
interested in volunteering or in purchasing a vendor’s spot is asked to call
the Historical Society at 401.635.4035.
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