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HOLIDAY GUIDE

A unique resource highlighting what to do, see, buy, gift, and receive this holiday season.

2014Art New England’s

The Corning Museum of GlassOne Museum Way, Corning, NY (607) 937-5371 cmog.org7 days 9–5

The Corning Museum of Glass has something for everyone on your list this holiday season. Savings start the day after Thanksgiving with up to 80% off all regularly-priced purchases. You’ll find great gifts at the perfect price all sea-son long, including fine art, collectibles, books, kitchenware, jewelry, and more. Brookline Arts Center (BAC)86 Monmouth St., Brookline, MA(617) 566-5715office@brooklineartscenter.combrooklineartscenter.comDecember 6–7, 13–14: 12–4

The BAC’s Artist Marketplace features hand-made items by local artists. The Marketplace

has everything from jewelry, artisan cards and prints to pottery, knitted outerwear and stuffed animals. While shopping, enjoy some creative time with children’s crafts, or teen and adult workshops in jewelry, printmaking and felting. Preview Party: Friday, December 5 from 6–9 p.m. Fun for all ages!

Three Wheel Studio436 Wickenden St. Providence, RI(401) 451-2350threewheelstudio@gmail.comthreewheelstudio.comM–Sa 11–6

Three Wheel Studio is a ceramic studio and gal-lery which features a mix of fun, eclectic, and functional handmade pottery and ceramics from a variety of artists, including proprietor Dwo Wen Chen. Unique, one-of-a-kind works make the perfect gift this holiday season.

Prosperity Candle(413) 727-3078prosperitycandle.com

A “social good company” creating opportuni-ties for women refugees to build a brighter future in Massachusetts, and supporting women’s entrepreneurship around the world. Every Forever Candle includes lifetime compli-mentary refills, ensuring your purchase has a positive impact on many lives. Artisan glass, artisan candle, tremendous good.

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Shop online at cmog.org/shop or call 1.800.723.9156.

Exclusively at The Corning Museum of Glass

RI Sales Tax-Free Arts Districtwww.tivertonfourcorners.com

A sophisticated collection of shops and galleries in an historic and beautiful New England Village with 18 working artist studios.

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16th Annual Fort Point Holiday Sale Boston, MAfortpointarts.org Friday, December 5: 4–7 Saturday, Sunday, December 6–7: 11–5

Featuring unique gifts of local art from Fort Point artists, makers, and designers as they gather in one location to provide festive holiday shopping. For further details see fortpointarts.org.

5th Annual Holiday Exhibition From Russia With Art Gallery580 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA(617) 374-3738(857) 756-8185fromrussiawithart.orgNovember 19–December 23W–Su 10:30–7, M–Tu only of Christmas week

Excellent holiday gifts in a range of prices, including beautiful paintings, etchings, dry points, mixed media and Russian handicrafts from artists: A. Allakhverdov, A. Dverin, E. Khromin, G. Lapchinsky, M. Lenn, I. Makoveeva, S. Nikireyev, A. Vetrov, M. Volkova and A. Zavarin. Opening reception: Tuesday, November 25, 5–8 p.m.

George Lapchinsky (Moscow), Skating Rink at Chistye Prudy, oil on canvas, 20 x 27".

Snow Farm5 Clary RoadWilliamsburg, MA(413) 268-3101snowfarm.orgNovember 14–16, 21–23 & 28–30: 10–4

This November, enjoy Snow Farm’s Seconds Sale. Blow your own glass ornament every weekend while exploring the 200+ artists on view. The café will also be open with hot drinks for a memorable adventure in Williamsburg, MA.

Robert Souther, Milk Bottle, 3 a.m.

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Paradise City Arts Festival Royal Plaza Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West (Rt. 20 W) Marlborough, MA (800) 511-9725 paradisecityarts.com November 21–23

The work here ranks with the best. Paradise City Marlborough features not only quality crafts like blown glass, hand-crafted jewelry, ceramics, and more, but the festival presents serious paintings and large-scale sculptures as well. –The Boston GlobeMeet 175 of America’s most outstanding craft designers and artists. Just 30 minutes from downtown Boston, with free parking, live music, special exhibits and delightful dining!

7th Annual Hollis Art Society Holiday ShowThe Lawrence Barn28 Depot Road, Hollis, NH(978) 443-9121hollisartssocietynh.comSa–Su 9:30–4:30

Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16: Exhibiting fine art and crafts from more than 30 local artists, featuring photography, paintings, alcohol ink, sculpture, textile, fused glass, and jewelry. A portion of silent auction proceeds to benefit the society’s philanthropy, Arts4Vets, providing assistance to local veter-ans and their families. Direct donations will be accepted. Admission is free.

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Eastworks Open Studios 2014116 Pleasant St., Easthampton, MAeastworks.comSa & Su 11–5

November 15–16: Eastworks opens its doors for you to explore and get to know the diverse and vibrant community of artists, nonprofits and creative businesses that call Eastworks their home. Meet artists, independent curators, entrepreneurs, and more as you tour studios and popup exhibitions, chat with the commu-nity and partake in the local creative economy by supporting local artists. Free to the public.

A Traditional Christmas in Stowe Stowe, VTstowevibrancy.comfacebook.com/stowevibrancy December 5 & 6

Christmas in Stowe is a two-day festival full of holiday events for the family. Friday night there will be caroling and a tree lighting as well as the Children’s Lantern Parade down Main Street. Saturday Santa will visit Stowe Mercantile and food and family activities will be held all over town.

13th Annual Marché de NoëlFrench Cultural Center53 Marlborough St., Bostonfrenchculturalcenter.org(617) 912-0400Saturday, December 6: 10–5Members and children under 10: Free; Non-members: $3

Find perfect gifts with a French flair at the 13th Annual Marché de Noël! This holiday market features culinary treats, clothing, books, linens, jewelry, accessories, and more from 16 vendors including Your French Gift. Complimentary mulled wine and free raffle.

Photo: Michael Boehm.

Tiverton Four CornersTiverton Four Corners, RItivertonfourcorners.com

Located within an hour of Boston, Providence, and Newport, Tiverton Four Corners is a bur-geoning center for contemporary fine art and craft, nestled into a quaint New England Village of 18th century buildings. They are proud to continue the artisanal tradition of selling work where the work is made.

Christmas In NewportNewport, RI(401) 849-6454christmasinnewport.orgDecember 1–31

The city of Newport will celebrate this historic holiday tradition this year for the 44th time. Events ranging from performances and con-certs to craft sales and contests fill the calendar for the month of December. The holiday spirit can be fully celebrated in any of the various activities. Details of all events are online.

First Night BostonBoston, MA firstnightboston.org December 31

Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration is the largest and longest-running New Year’s Eve arts festival in the country. From 1 p.m. to

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Winter Warmth and Wellness in the Berkshires!

Enjoy special seasonal rates, fireside afternoon wine & cheese, on-premises massage and an unforgettable breakfast.

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1.888.466.7865

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The Inn at Stockbridge: The Redefinition of New England Hospitality

midnight, people gather in downtown Boston to see more than 1,000 artists in 200 perfor-mances and events. The event features music, dance, theater, visual art, spoken word and interactive activities.

ARCH Gallery52 Everett StreetAllston, MAarchgalleryboston@gmail.comarchgalleryboston.comSu 12–4 and by request

ARCH Gallery is a unique fine art gallery and event hall. Through November 21: Tinsley Hammond’s Projection Series. December 5–December 28: Holiday Boutique & Bazaar.

The Artistry of the Art TreeOld Lyme, CT florencegriswoldmuseum.org December 11

This annual holiday event features a guided tour of the galleries with an emphasis on Miss Florence’s Artist Tree. The tree has been decorated with more than 150 palettes painted by various artists. The event will end with a palette painting project where guests can make their own mini masterpieces.

37th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts ShowUSM Sullivan Gym,66 Falmouth StreetPortland, MESaturday, December 6: 9–5 Sunday, December 7: 10–4 Admission: $2, children under 12 are free (207) 621-2818 info@unitedmainecraftsmen.comunitedmainecraftsmen.com

Enjoy door prizes, crafts and art at the 37th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. This year’s festive event features the work of 95 Maine-based artists and artisans selling special holiday gifts. Gift-wrapping available free of charge.

Mark Twain House Holiday TourHartford, CTmarktwainhouse.org December 11

Tour the Mark Twain mansion while decorated for a 19th century Christmas. The tour will include live music and artisanal floral arrange-ments. Five other unique historic homes will also be open for this event, each one dressed to reflect the holiday spirit.

The Inn at Stockbridge30 East St., Stockbridge, MA (888) 466-7865stockbridgeinn.com

Located in the heart of the Berkshires, the Inn at Stockbridge provides a quiet, elegant oasis. The classic Georgian-style mansion was built in 1906 as a private residence, now it houses guests in all three of the estate’s buildings. During your stay, experience the holidays in a unique way with the 25th anniversary celebra-tion of Main Street at Christmas, December 5-7. During this celebration Norman Rockwell’s painting Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas is re-created in the town square. From vintage cars to Christmas decorations and (if you’re lucky) a light snowfall, you’ll feel transported back in time.