| Call for ArtWork! |
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Call For Artists:
SALEM ARTS ASSOCIATION is seeking submissions for its inaugural-juried show at Salem's Old Town Hall.
Ode to Cornell: What Would Joseph Do?
August 11, 12, & 16-19th, 2007
"Communicating beauty and magic in ordinary, often forgotten things."
-Lynda Roscoe Hartigan
A show inspired by the current Peabody Essex Museum exhibit: "Joseph Cornell: Navigating the Imagination", Salem Arts Association is seeking artists whose work is inspired by Joseph Cornell.
We are delighted to have Lynda Roscoe Hartigan as our juror. Ms. Hartigan is an internationally recognized authority on Cornell.
“Lynda Roscoe Hartigan is Chief Curator of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Previously, she was Chief Curator of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), where she was also the founding curator and Director of SAAM's Joseph Cornell Study Center. Her specialties also include modern and contemporary art, American folk art, and African American art.”
The show will be juried from actual work. Maximum of 6 pieces per artist.
Both members and non-members are encouraged to apply. The application fee is $10/members, $20/non members. For more information on membership contact Gary LaParl, glaparl@comcast.net
Open to all artists over 18 years of age. Open to all media, including, 2-D, 3-D, sculptural works, photography, mixed media, fine crafts and experimental works. All work must be original and have been completed within the last five years. Entries will be accepted from original work only. Deadline for Submissions is August 9th. Show dates are August 11, 12, &16-19. Please download an application from our web site, www.salemartsassociation.org <http://www.salemartsassociation.org/>
Questions? Contact Gary LaParl at glaparl@comcast.net or call 978.745.4850, Thurs.-Sun., 10am-6pm. |
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| Upccoming classes at The Picklepot |
[Mar. 8th, 2007|09:11 am] |
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2007 Spring Classes
Radical Recycling: The Art of Drive By Shopping
Sunday March 18th
w/jeff
1-4
Whether for the sake of art, our politics, making money or saving it: There are great things being thrown on trash heaps and the landfills don’t need them! Learn how to collect things safely and guilt free!
$30 registration
Max. 8 students
Eco-friendly Paper Making
Sunday, March 25th
w/ Donna Albino
1-4pm
With this easy introduction to making paper at home we’ll have you
picking through your recycling bin and making your own paper in no time!
Great for scrap-booking, greeting cards, wedding invitations or gifts.
$30 registration
$10 materials (payable to the instructor)
Max. 6 students
Making Gift Bags and Origami Boxes
April 1st, 1-4pm
Looking for new and unusual ways to package small gifts? Hate paying for those expensive gift bags at the card store? This class is for you! We'll be using discarded catalogs from a mail order company to make sturdy, colorful boxes and gift bags that will charm your friends. Your class fee includes instructional handouts and a tracing template, so you can make more gift bags and boxes after the class is over.
$30 registration
$10 materials fee payable to the instructor
... and Don't forget PLAYTIME
the 3rd Thursday of the month
join us for chatting, swapping ideas and getting those projects FINISHED!
March 15th PlayTime 6-9
April 19th PlayTime 6-9pm |
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| News from The Picklepot |
[Jan. 18th, 2007|01:02 pm] |
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PLAYTIME TONIGHT!
from 6-9 in the gallery.
Bring those half finished craft projects you keep meaning to finish, your needlepoint, your knitting, the scrapbook you are working on or the wedding favors you promised your sister. The new kit you got for christmas you want to get started on. We will much, chat, and make progress on our projects.
A perfect way to spend a cold winter night!
Call and let us know you are coming.
$10 saves you a seat at the table ... moral support and chit chat are always free!
feel free to bring munchies to share, whatever you are drinking and left overs from other projects that you want to swap!
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New work from Gary LaParl
4 new stained glass pieces, 2 of them free standing. Large and brilliant.
New Hats from Joy Spadafora:
Including PATRIOTS and Red Sox patterns.
GO PATS!
New Buttons on the Bead Bar, including snowmen and vintage designs. Perfect for that Sweater you keep trying to finish!
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CLASSES:
TWO spaces left in ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) dalbino83's Eco Friendly Paper making class... and this class isn't until February.
It will sell out!
Is there a class you want to take?
Maybe collage? Assemblage? Pearl Stringing? Miniatures and Dollhouses, Scrap booking? Fimo/polymer clay?
De Copage? Handsewn books? watercolors? enameling? Found out?
Let me know an we can look into getting it on the schedule for Spring! |
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| Good things about October in Salem... |
[Oct. 28th, 2006|08:34 am] |
Yesterday a woman came into the gallery and stopped to chat with me.
She and her husband had come in back in August.
They had had a bad experience at another store and I cheered them up a little, gave them some suggestions on friendlier places to try around town and sent them on their way.
She brought me some candy and stopped in specifically just to say thank you.
Wow.
I was totally blown a way.
I like to think the folks at the shop are some of the nicest people around... but that really made my day!
Love my Job! |
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| Upcoming events |
[Oct. 12th, 2006|10:33 pm] |
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Extended through October 31st
Elise Mankes
“Release and Transcendence”
Photography, multi-media and sculpture by Elise Mankes
Artist’s reception
Saturday , October 14th from 6-9
Free and Open to the Public

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November 11th
Jennifer Mank Jewelry
Trunk Show
10-4
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with one of The Picklepot's best selling Jewelry Designers.
Sterling silver, Keum Boo, 14k gold, garnets and chalcedony.
Meet the artist and see her newest work.
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November 12th
Mount Holyoke Lyon's Pride presents:
Psyches, Sirens, and Shoppers: Representing Women in American Art
a slide presentation by Marianne Doezema, director of the Mount Holyoke College
art museum
Sunday Nov 12, 6pm
Picklepot Gallery, 139 Washington St, Salem, Massachusetts
Paintings of the female figure became extremely popular in this county at
the end of the nineteenth century and in the first decades of the twentieth.
Often these images were idealized, presenting woman as the embodiment of
refinement and taste and the evocation of aesthetic beauty and spirituality. On
the other hand, I find most interesting those images that do not resort to
mythology or allegory. This slide talk focuses on images of contemporary women
during a period when the so-called feminine sphere was being negotiated in
written and verbal discourse and in visual images of all kinds.
Free admission, but donations toward the Jolene Fund
<http://www.mhlp.org/jolene> will be gratefully accepted. Mount Holyoke Lyon's
Pride is the network for lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed, and
queer alumnae/alumni, students, faculty and staff of Mount Holyoke College and
their partners.
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Salem's First Annual Open Studio Tour
Saturday, December 9th, 2006
10am-6pm
All Over Salem!
Sponsored by The Salem Chamber of Commerce, The City of Salem ( Mayor's Office) and The Picklepot.
Professional artists all over Salem will be opening their studios to the public for one day.
Old Town Hall will be packed with artists with links to Salem or who make art at their kitchen tables.
www.SalemOpenStudios.com
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December 9th
Marblehead Jewelry designer, Leanne Soden,
Trunk Show, 10 am-4pm
"The jewelry that I design embraces centuries old chain making techniques, and enhances them with a touch of the present. All the viking knitting, wire and chain making is personally hand woven from precious metal wire. Each chain is created, one loop at a time from hand cut rings or precious metal wire. "
"Eleven years ago I came across references to these ancient weaving techniques while I was the Elliott Clan USA genealogist. While weaving these patterns I feel that a tangible connection to my Celtic ancestry. "
"I am a mother of four, wife and mommy to a lovable Old English Sheepdog named Oscar. In my past life I was a technical sales engineer for a major communications company. "
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Jennifer "jeff" Bowie
The Picklepot: A Contemporary New England Craft Gallery
139 Washington St.
Salem, MA 01970
978 744 6678
www.picklepot.com
jennx@picklepot.com
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| News from The Picklepot 8.27.06 |
[Sep. 27th, 2006|08:44 pm] |
In the Gallery:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th
6:30PM
"Branding 101" for artists and small business owners
To get the most from your marketing dollars, you need to have clear,
consistent branding that tells the world who you are and what you do.
Brain Arcade Design Studio's Branding 101 seminar will show you the
"how" and "why" of good branding, helping your organization maximize
the effectiveness of your marketing investments.
The seminar will be lead by Diane Serley, a partner in Brain Arcade
Design Studio. She is a web designer with 20 years experience working
with non-profits and small business.
Started in 2005, Brain Arcade Design Studio works with
micro-businesses, artists, and non-profits to provide affordable,
professional branding and marketing. Brain Arcade Design Studio can be
found on the web at http://www.BrainArcadeDesign.com.
This talk is free and open to the public, however, space is limited and
a reservation is suggested.
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Tuesday, October 3rd
ArtSalem will be meeting @ The Picklepot
For more information about ArtSalem contact Sandy Daniels:
sandymdaniels@comcast.net
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October 7th, 2006
The Grand Opening of The Bead Bar!
If you stopped by the store lately have likely noticed the dust and
construction!
The Picklepot will now be carrying a selection of beads, buttons,
findings, chains and tools.
Stop by on Saturday the 7th and check out our growing inventory.
Watch for new classes and more!
New work form Mic Micarelli, Geri Deloya, Iris Designs, and more
arriving every day.
The artists were told to get me their new stuff before the Halloween
season gets into swing... so the shelves are FULL!
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Around Town:
Rockafellas
If you are not on their email list, subscribe!
they just put out their event calendar for October.
Check it out:
http://www.rockafellasofsalem.com/events/default.asp
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Cornerstone Books
Friday, September 29th, 7:30pm
Julie Dougherty has recently released her third CD, The Sweet
Unraveling. This disc begins yet another chapter in a full and
rewarding career of writing and performing as one of the finest divas
in New England's substantial folk/pop arena. With rover 30 years as a
career singer-songwriter, Julie has well established herself as a
respected and loved performer in the regions' folk scene. In addition,
Julie has enjoyed extensive forays into the music scenes of Nashville,
Texas and Los Angeles.
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@ Feed Your Head Books:
Saturday, September 30, 6 - 8 pm
A Very Vegan Evening
Drop in for a vegan evening co-hosted by Feed Your Head Books and the
Salem Vegan Society. If you've always wondered about the vegan diet or
vegan activities in Salem, this is a great opportunity to learn more.
We will have vegan appetizers and teas for you to sample, literature
for you to peruse, and stimulating discussion about animal rights news
and current trends in veganism. Additionally, all cookbooks and food
related titles currently in stock at the store will be 20% off.
Sunday, October 1, 2 - 4 pm
Knit for A Cause
Feed Your Head Books is going to be hosting an event in October dubbed
Knit for A Cause. Local artist Joshua Gerloff will be leading a
knitting group with the aim of producing afghans to donate to premature
babies and families in need at NSMC Salem Hospital's Special Care
Nursery. The group will meet for four consecutive Sundays in October
(10/1, 10/8, 10/15, and 10/22) from 2 - 4 pm. During the first week,
instruction will be provided for those people who have never knitted
before. The lesson will include casting on, casting off, and the basic
knit stitch. During weeks two and three, squares, which will form the
base of the afghans, will be created. If time allows, further
instruction may also be provided, including demonstrating different
stitches, how to create tassels, switching from one color of yarn to
another, and more! During the final week, the squares will be joined
together to form the actual baby afghans. Knitters of all experience
levels are encouraged to attend. If knitters have their own needles and
yarn, they're welcome to bring them. If not, yarn and needles will be
provided at no cost for in-store use. Knitters can feel free to attend
as few or as many sessions as they'd like.
For more info., interested individuals can e-mail Joshua directly at
jagerloff@yahoo.com.
Saturday, October 7, 4 pm
Thieves Jargon Takes Salem By Storm
They're raw, they're edgy, they're weird, and they're some of the most
talented local writers around. Join them on Saturday, October 7th as
they take the city of Salem by storm. Matt DiGangi, editor and
publisher of the North Shore-based web journal and publisher Thieves
Jargon (www.thievesjargon.com), will be in attendance with a colorful
cast of characters for a day filled with fiction and poetry.
Catch them at either:
4 pm at Feed Your Head Books
272 Essex Street
Salem, MA
978-744-4009
or
7 pm at Cornerstone Books
45 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA
978-595-5401
Salem Access Television will be on hand to tape both events.
Sunday, October 8, 2 - 4pm
Knit for A Cause
See Sunday October 1 for details.
Randie Farmelant
Feed Your Head Books
272 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-4009
www.feedyourheadbooks.com
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Salem Chamber of Commerce:
After Hours - Salem Beer Works
278 Derby Street, Salem
Thursday, September 28; 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Free for members; $20 non-members
Grand Parade - Downtown Salem
Thursday, October 5, 2006; 6:00pm
Costumed children will march in Massachusetts largest night-time
parade to ring in the Halloween season. Departs at Shetland park and
concludes at the Salem Common.
Membership Breakfast - Salem Mission
Tuesday, October 10; 7:30am-9:00am
Free for members; $20 non-members
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Salem Theatre Company
Chilling Tales Aboard the Friendship
Original stories of hauntings and horror performed aboard the
Friendship at Derby Wharf. Experience the intimate confines of an 18th
century "East Indiaman" tall ship while enjoying stories shared by
characters straight out of history.
Shows run continuously, 5pm–10pm each weekend in October, plus
Halloween (dates listed below).
Tickets are available dockside, or through Salem Theatre Company at
978-790-8546 or Order Online.
If you use online ordering, please bring your confirming email to the
ship. It will serve as your ticket for the next available show.
Adults: $10.00, Children under 10: $5.00, Children under 4: Free
October 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
(Each Fri., Sat., and Sun. in October, plus Mon. and Tue. 30 & 31)
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City of Salem Parking Garages:
Blackoutdates Notice
Parking Garage 12hr. and 1hr. stamps
Will NOT be accepted on the following dates:
Saturdays, October 7th 14th 21st 28th
Sundays, October 8th 15th 22nd 29th
Tuesday October:
31st entering after 3 pm
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Jennifer "jeff" Bowie
The Picklepot: A Contemporary New England Craft Gallery
139 Washington St.
Salem, MA 01970
978 744 6678
www.picklepot.com
Get on the mailing list!
Picklepot-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |
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| Bye Bye Books... |
[Sep. 21st, 2006|01:23 pm] |
It is with a tinge of sadness that I announce the closing of the
BIBLIOGRAPHIC RELOCATION PROGRAM
It kills me to turn great artists away because I don't have room for there work.
I need the wall space. SO COME AND GET 'EM!
Does your Church have an annual rummage sale?
Could your kids school use some magazines for their art class?
Any books NOT PICKED UP before this SUNDAY,
the 24th of September
will be donated to the homeless shelter across the street or tossed.
We will be open tonight until 8pm, tomorrow and Saturday 10am-8pm, and SUnday 12-6pm.
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Jennifer "jeff" Bowie
The Picklepot: A Contemporary New England Craft Gallery
139 Washington St.
Salem, MA 01970
978 744 6678
www.picklepot.com
Get on the mailing list!
Picklepot-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |
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| September Events |
[Sep. 20th, 2006|10:30 pm] |
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September 19- October 20th
“Release and Transcendence”
Photography, multi-media and sculpture by Elise Mankes
Artist’s reception
Saturday , October 14th from 6-9
Free and Open to the Public
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THURSDAY NIGHT!
Play Time!
Bring your cross stitch, your knitting, scrap booking, paintings, model airplanes, the wedding favors you promised your sister you would finish or the babygift you are almost too late for! If you have been working on a craft project and having trouble getting motivated to finish it...
or you just want to sit around with a group of other "crafty" people and compare notes. JOIN US!
You have already taken the classes... Now you just need to MAKE STUFF!
Things to bring:
Your unfinished projects. Half knit scarves, unfinished christmas gifts, bags of beads, stained glass, photo albums. Left over yarn, tools, and supplies to swap, books, catalogs and magazines The piece you just finished. The piece you are NEVER going to finish to trade with someone else. Beverages and munchies to share.
Thursday September 21st, 6-9pm
$10 saves you a space at a table.
PLEASE, pre-register....
The Picklepot: 978 744 6678
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The North Shore PMC Guild will be Meeting on Sunday, September 24th
12-4
The Picklepot in Salem (address below)
We are planning to chat for a bit about space, organization, etc...and
then get right to work!
If you would like a space at the table to work and fire the price is $20
Please, call the gallery and let us know you would like a spot saved
for you!
If you would just like to stop in, meet some of us and talk about our
plans moving forward there is NO CHARGE and you are more than welcome
any time during the afternoon.
Our working theme for this month is "Nature"
Bring your leave textures, acorns, twigs, photos, pictures from
magazines, or anything else inspires you when you think about nature.
Upcoming monthly topics/departures/inspirations to include:
- Nature
- Buttons ( using and making)
- Findings
- Functional Objects
- Bisqueware
- Bead Making
- Polymer Clay
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"Branding 101" for artists and small business owners
Thursday, September 28th
6:30PM
To get the most from your marketing dollars, you need to have clear, consistent branding that tells the world who you are and what you do. Brain Arcade Design Studio's Branding 101 seminar will show you the "how" and "why" of good branding, helping your organization maximize the effectiveness of your marketing investments.
The seminar will be lead by Diane Serley, a partner in Brain Arcade Design Studio. She is a web designer with 20 years experience working with non-profits and small business.
Started in 2005, Brain Arcade Design Studio works with micro-businesses, artists, and non-profits to provide affordable, professional branding and marketing. Brain Arcade Design Studio can be found on the web at http://www.BrainArcadeDesign.com.
This talk is free and open to the public, however, space is limited and a reservation is suggested.
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Tuesday, October 3rd
ArtSalem will be meeting @ The Picklepot
For more information about ArtSalem contact Sandy Daniels:
sandymdaniels@comcast.net
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Around town:
Rock, Paper, Paint
September 23-October 20th
... a juried exhibition of mixed media objects and images.
Juried by Peter Pizzi and Liz Nofzinger
Included in this show are Picklepot Employees Tori Cates, Sara Ashodian, Elise Mankes, and yours truly, Jennifer Bowie. Tori's piece has received an honorable mention form the jurors! GO TORI!
Opening reception: Saturday, September 30th 2-4pm
LynnArts
25 Exchange St.
Central Square Lynn
www.lynnarts.org |
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| Today's press release |
[Sep. 16th, 2006|09:47 pm] |
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September 19- October 20th
“Release and Transcendence”
Photography, multi-media and sculpture by Elise Mankes
Artist’s reception
Saturday , October 14th from 6-9
Free and Open to the Public
About the Artist:
elise mankes/Bio
( About the Artist ) |
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| Branding 101 |
[Sep. 14th, 2006|02:19 pm] |
I am working on the second Press Release for this event... and the next enews... So much going on the next few weeks! WOW!
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FREE talk @ The Picklepot, Salem MA
Thursday September 28th 6:30-9pm
"Branding 101"
To get the most from your marketing dollars, you need to have clear, consistent branding that tells the world who you are and what you do. Brain Arcade Design Studio's Branding 101 seminar will show you the "how" and "why" of good branding, helping your organization maximize the effectiveness of your marketing investments.
The seminar will be lead by Diane Serley, a partner in Brain Arcade Design Studio. She is a web designer with 20 years experience working with non-profits and small business.
Started in 2005, Brain Arcade Design Studio works with micro-businesses, artists, and non-profits to provide affordable, professional branding and marketing. Brain Arcade Design Studio can be found on the web at http://www.BrainArcadeDesign.com.
This talk is FREE and Open to the public, but seating is limited, so pleas, call the Gallery to reserve a Space!
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Jennifer "jeff" Bowie
The Picklepot: A Contemporary New England Craft Gallery
139 Washington St.
Salem, MA 01970
978 744 6678
www.picklepot.com
Get on the mailing list!
Picklepot-subscribe@yahoogroups.com |
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| Salem Chamber of Commerce Auction and Golf Invitational |
[Sep. 11th, 2006|09:25 pm] |
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The Picklepot and many of our artists have donated items to the Auction!
... and if there are any golfers on your friends list, please, pass this on!
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Join us!
Monday, September 18th
84th Annual Golf Invitational
Kernwood Country Club
Treat your best customers or employees to an unforgettable day of Golf and Gifts
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GOLF
Did you always want to play golf at Kernwood Country Club? The Salem Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 84th Annual Golf Tournament September 18th at the private member-owned Kernwood Country Club and is signing up foursomes ($1,000) and individual players ($250) right now.
Built in 1914, Kernwood is an outstanding example of a Donald Ross golf course. It is enhanced by its many holes directly abutting the Danvers River and pristine marshland. Playing over 6,300 yards from the back tees, the combination of varied terrain, strategically located sand traps, and small greens create a challenging, and interesting course for all levels of golfers.
The tournament is a Best Ball or Scramble format, and the registration fees includes your golf cart as well as dinner afterwards. Play begins at Noon with a shotgun start.
Date: September 18, 2006
Location: Kernwood Country Club
Time: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm (registration opens at 11.00 am)
Cost: $250 (individual) or $1,000 (Foursome) Including lunch, fees, golf cart, auction and buffet dinner.
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AUCTION
This exciting fundraiser will feature a wide variety of items including gift certificates, vacation packages, gift items, baskets, services, and more! Some of the sample items that will be up for auction are:
• A private cocktail cruise with Mahi Mahi cruises for up to 47 guests
• A “One-on-One” basketball game with Mayor Kim Driscoll
• A lunch and guided tour with one of PEM’s curators
• Lunch and Golf for three at Tedesco Country Club
• Season passes for the 2007 North Shore Music Theatres musical season
• Red Sox tickets, Celtic Tickets and more
Date: September 18, 2006
Location: Kernwood Country Club
Time: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Cost: $20 (includes two drinks) / $50 (including buffet dinner following the auction)
To buy tickets or to donate auction items, please contact:
The Salem Chamber of Commerce,
Tel.: (1) 978-744-0004
E-mail: info@salem-chamber.org |
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| what's new? |
[Sep. 9th, 2006|12:06 am] |
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The Picklepot will be open until 8pm!
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until New Years
Tomorrow!
Saturday, September 9th
Robin Samiljan, watercolorist
will be in the Gallery from 11-3, talking about her work, her process and her approach to watercolors.
She has brought in new originals and prints from her popular "Full Moon" series.
Stop in and meet the artist!
2 New Artists!
Jewelry like you have never seen it before!
Vintage Buttons and Colored Pencils??
Jennifer Maestre and Sara Matias will shake up everything you thought you knew about jewelry! |
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| Busy weekend! |
[Aug. 27th, 2006|11:41 pm] |
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| | Steady As She Goes-The Raconteurs-Broken Boy Soldiers | ] |
WOW!
The Gallery was BUSY this weekend!
Some folks from the NorthShorePMC Guild got together in the gallery today. We are putting together a great schedule of events!
Tonight Sara and I went to a meeting of ARTSalem. It is a small group, but they want to revitalize the organization, to get things going again. Sara and I want to help! I offered them space at The Picklepot for meetings and we are looking into space for shows.
So many things going on!
Hope things are moving in the right direction!
*crossing fingers* |
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| News from The Picklepot 8.24.06 |
[Aug. 25th, 2006|07:30 am] |
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In the Gallery:
New Earrings from Glass Artist Beth Williams.
2 brand new designs!
TONS of new work from Suzanne Del Gross of Ferruzzi Designs!
One of the many advantages of sharing studio space with her is that I get to have sneak peeks of all her newest work!
iPod Cozies??? Yup! We got 'em! Only from Tori, and only at The Picklepot.
Back by popular demand:
Jewelry @ Your Kitchen Table
Watch for this and other classes coming up in November!
( Around Town: )
( For Artists: ) |
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| Random thoughts on retailing |
[Aug. 15th, 2006|10:46 am] |
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| | Utah Saints | ] |
I subscribe to a number of industry magazines and newsletters.
Retail is such a peculiar business, based so much on the perception of need and value, the whims of consumers and the psychology of the masses.
One article that struck me this morning in the Nation Retail Federation's newsletter was this one about food shopping.
( Traditional grocery stores forcast to be less crowded )
What struck me about this one was the chasm that seems to be growing between segments of the population. The two store platforms expected to grow the most are the Wal-Mart bigger cheaper types, and the high end specialty earthy crunchy types.
I find it a little disturbing. |
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| It's gonna be a good day! |
[Aug. 12th, 2006|07:57 am] |
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The weather is cooperating!
( for the first time all summer!)
I am excited about Bren coming in today.
We got some good press in the Salem Gazette.
Cafe Grazziani ( the little italian place next door) is running some fun events all day, including a spaghetti eating contest for kids that I suspect my oldest will make a serious attempt to win.
I might have to sneak away for a few minutes just to walk throught the Essex St. Fair.
There are so many cool things happening today.
Yeah...
it is gonna be a fun day! |
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| This Saturday @ The Picklepot |
[Aug. 8th, 2006|12:05 pm] |
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From the Press release I sent out this morning
[Xposted to NorthShore]
Bring the Kids (of all ages!)
Bren Bataclan, founder of the SmileBoston Project
Saturday, August 12
11am-2pm
( rain or shine)
The Picklepot
FREE and open to the public!
Bren Bataclan will be drawing for kids, with kids, making his magical characters come to life before your eyes.
Just having returned from a world wide tour, including SmileKorea, SmileHondura, SmileWisconsin and SmileHawaii, Bren will be bringing smiles to The Picklepot in downtown Salem. "When you meet Bren, you have to smile!" says Picklepot owner Jennifer "jeff"Bowie. "There is just something about him. I am bringing my kids." |
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| The Mysterious Red Line |
[Aug. 5th, 2006|02:28 pm] |
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At some point between when I left the office last night, and this morning when I went back into work, the mysterious RED LINE was repainted through downtown Salem.
Not exactly sure how or when this happened, but it now run directly past my front door!
This has to be a good thing.
Perhaps someday, when I leave work, I will follow the Red Line and see where it goes! |
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