Tag: Boston

  • Painting the Town: Fresh Paint Event from the Copley Society

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    Once a year, the Copley Society sends its artist members across the city to capture Boston at that moment in time. The event is called Fresh Paint. The works produced are sold a week later at a gala auction to benefit the organization.

    They say: "The Copley Society of Art, Co|So, is the oldest non-profit art association in the United States, with a history dating back to 1879. We currently represent over 500 living artist members, ranging in experience from students to nationally-recognized artists and in style from traditional and academic realists to contemporary and abstract painters, photographers, and sculptors."

    We Say: This is one of our favorite walks of the year. It's free, you pick your route, you get to meet and chat with talented people, and you can even take your dog along. And, the Co|So gallery on Newbury Street is always worth a visit. Drop by before the weekend, pick up a map, gather some friends, and enjoy this uniquely Boston experience.

    In the photo above from last year, artist Hilary Baldwin had a perfect day to paint a scene of the Public Garden and the Back Bay beyond. 

    Copley Society of Art

    158 Newbury St, Boston, MA

    Phone: 617- 536-5049 ‎ 

    www.copleysociety.org

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2012 Penny Cherubino 

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  • Painting the Town: Fresh Paint Event from the Copley Society

    PMC_3140 - Version 22012-05-20-hilary-baldwin-fresh-paint-copley-society-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Once a year, the Copley Society sends its artist members across the city to capture Boston at that moment in time. The event is called Fresh Paint. The works produced are sold a week later at a gala auction to benefit the organization.

    They say: "The Copley Society of Art, Co|So, is the oldest non-profit art association in the United States, with a history dating back to 1879. We currently represent over 500 living artist members, ranging in experience from students to nationally-recognized artists and in style from traditional and academic realists to contemporary and abstract painters, photographers, and sculptors."

    We Say: This is one of our favorite walks of the year. It's free, you pick your route, you get to meet and chat with talented people, and you can even take your dog along. And, the Co|So gallery on Newbury Street is always worth a visit. Drop by before the weekend, pick up a map, gather some friends, and enjoy this uniquely Boston experience.

    In the photo above from last year, artist Hilary Baldwin had a perfect day to paint a scene of the Public Garden and the Back Bay beyond. 

    Copley Society of Art

    158 Newbury St, Boston, MA

    Phone: 617- 536-5049 ‎ 

    www.copleysociety.org

    What's on your Artistic Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your arts & craft needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2012 Penny Cherubino 

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  • Early Morning Walk, Shadows and Light

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    Marlborough Street before 8 am can be a streetscape gallery of shadows and light with that cool, blue tone that is the hallmark of morning light.

    “Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern
    of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.”
    (Junichiro Tanizaki– Japanese Author 1886 – 1965)

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Early Morning Walk, Shadows and Light

    CHE_3991 - Version 22013-04-04-early-morning-walk-shadows-sun-architecture-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Marlborough Street before 8 am can be a streetscape gallery of shadows and light with that cool, blue tone that is the hallmark of morning light.

    “Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern
    of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.”
    (Junichiro Tanizaki– Japanese Author 1886 – 1965)

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Early Morning Walk, Shadows and Light

    CHE_3991 - Version 22013-04-04-early-morning-walk-shadows-sun-architecture-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Marlborough Street before 8 am can be a streetscape gallery of shadows and light with that cool, blue tone that is the hallmark of morning light.

    “Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern
    of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.”
    (Junichiro Tanizaki– Japanese Author 1886 – 1965)

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Free Fun: Skinner Musical Instrument Auction, Jazz & Classical Concerts

    This weekend, Skinner Auctioneers has a Musical Instrument Auction scheduled. We seldom miss one of these because Ed loves to see some of the classic guitars they have on offer. 

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    He's always in the market for a great Martin guitar at a good price and auctions are one of the best places to find one. The preview days give him the opportunity to test play them and check their condition. 

    Penny loves to hear the tidbits of music as extremely talented musicians audition the instrument of their choice. Violins sing in the hands of a virtuoso who walks the floor with her own bow. Bows are tested on a master's instrument. Jazz riffs emerge from the booth that holds speakers to test electric guitars. 

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    The auction itself begins on Sunday at high Noon at the Skinner Gallery located at 63 Park Plaza, Boston. (map) The previews are scheduled for Friday Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 

    Skinner concerts

    In addition, Skinner is hosting a Classical and a Jazz concert at the gallery. Since the links in our screenshot won't work, here is a working set.

    Register for Jazz Friday

    Register for Classical Saturday

    Auction Information

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Free Fun: Skinner Musical Instrument Auction, Jazz & Classical Concerts

    This weekend, Skinner Auctioneers has a Musical Instrument Auction scheduled. We seldom miss one of these because Ed loves to see some of the classic guitars they have on offer. 

    6a00e54fc42bb888340133f502dca8970b-800wi

    He's always in the market for a great Martin guitar at a good price and auctions are one of the best places to find one. The preview days give him the opportunity to test play them and check their condition. 

    Penny loves to hear the tidbits of music as extremely talented musicians audition the instrument of their choice. Violins sing in the hands of a virtuoso who walks the floor with her own bow. Bows are tested on a master's instrument. Jazz riffs emerge from the booth that holds speakers to test electric guitars. 

    Skinner screengrab

    The auction itself begins on Sunday at high Noon at the Skinner Gallery located at 63 Park Plaza, Boston. (map) The previews are scheduled for Friday Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 

    Skinner concerts

    In addition, Skinner is hosting a Classical and a Jazz concert at the gallery. Since the links in our screenshot won't work, here is a working set.

    Register for Jazz Friday

    Register for Classical Saturday

    Auction Information

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Free Fun: Skinner Musical Instrument Auction, Jazz & Classical Concerts

    This weekend, Skinner Auctioneers has a Musical Instrument Auction scheduled. We seldom miss one of these because Ed loves to see some of the classic guitars they have on offer. 

    6a00e54fc42bb888340133f502dca8970b-800wi

    He's always in the market for a great Martin guitar at a good price and auctions are one of the best places to find one. The preview days give him the opportunity to test play them and check their condition. 

    Penny loves to hear the tidbits of music as extremely talented musicians audition the instrument of their choice. Violins sing in the hands of a virtuoso who walks the floor with her own bow. Bows are tested on a master's instrument. Jazz riffs emerge from the booth that holds speakers to test electric guitars. 

    Skinner screengrab

    The auction itself begins on Sunday at high Noon at the Skinner Gallery located at 63 Park Plaza, Boston. (map) The previews are scheduled for Friday Noon to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. 

    Skinner concerts

    In addition, Skinner is hosting a Classical and a Jazz concert at the gallery. Since the links in our screenshot won't work, here is a working set.

    Register for Jazz Friday

    Register for Classical Saturday

    Auction Information

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Poppy Speaks! Our Sunday Dog Turns One

    DSC_3448 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    I was just thinking … it was one year ago today, months before I’d ever heard the name Poppy, that I was very busy entering this world as a Westy. While I’m not exactly sure how all that happened, I do remember being really tiny, playing a lot, and having to share stuff with a pack of puppies.

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    As the weeks passed, we had a lot of visitors that would come and go until two people came by, picked me up, and drove me far away to Boston. Even though I was a little scared, there was something about these guys that made me feel like everything would be okay.

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    Of course, I had to start out in a playpen which wasn’t so bad. I always had plenty to eat and so many toys that I had to take turns playing with them.

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    Since I’ve been here, I’ve gotten used to that black, boxy thing that clicks and sometimes flashes (they call it a c-a-m-e-r-a). It happens a lot, especially when we travel. The good thing about that is I get to see new places and people and sometimes other dogs!

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    My first winter has been the most exciting part so far! I don’t mind the shirt & boots, as long as there’s room to romp. I’ve learned to speed over all that cold, fluffy stuff until I wear-out my humans.

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    After a long, hard play, nothing beats climbing to the top of a huge pile of snow and turning it yellow! It’s something I can now do outside and inside (on my pads), but I’m not perfect. Sometimes …

    DSC_3451 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    … when I get very, very excited, I’ve developed what’s called the “Hello Pee” – not very popular if it should happen inside and “off-pad,” if you know what I mean.

    DSC_3457 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Now that’s it’s spring, and I’m old enough to remember it this time around, I can’t wait to make a whole bunch of new memories with my family. And, I’m sure the way Penny & Ed go through memory cards, you’ll be able to follow all of my adventures. Look out, here come the terrible 2’s!    

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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    Details:

    Words: Duchess Poppy Whitehead (Edited by Ed)
    Photography: © 2012-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Poppy Speaks! Our Sunday Dog Turns One

    DSC_3448 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    I was just thinking … it was one year ago today, months before I’d ever heard the name Poppy, that I was very busy entering this world as a Westy. While I’m not exactly sure how all that happened, I do remember being really tiny, playing a lot, and having to share stuff with a pack of puppies.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017616cb4e17970c-800wi

    As the weeks passed, we had a lot of visitors that would come and go until two people came by, picked me up, and drove me far away to Boston. Even though I was a little scared, there was something about these guys that made me feel like everything would be okay.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017616cb52ab970c-800wi

    Of course, I had to start out in a playpen which wasn’t so bad. I always had plenty to eat and so many toys that I had to take turns playing with them.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017744c4db65970d-800wi

    Since I’ve been here, I’ve gotten used to that black, boxy thing that clicks and sometimes flashes (they call it a c-a-m-e-r-a). It happens a lot, especially when we travel. The good thing about that is I get to see new places and people and sometimes other dogs!

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3f7cd841970c-800wi

    My first winter has been the most exciting part so far! I don’t mind the shirt & boots, as long as there’s room to romp. I’ve learned to speed over all that cold, fluffy stuff until I wear-out my humans.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834017c376d34a4970b-800wi

    After a long, hard play, nothing beats climbing to the top of a huge pile of snow and turning it yellow! It’s something I can now do outside and inside (on my pads), but I’m not perfect. Sometimes …

    DSC_3451 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    … when I get very, very excited, I’ve developed what’s called the “Hello Pee” – not very popular if it should happen inside and “off-pad,” if you know what I mean.

    DSC_3457 - Version 22013-04-19-poppy-westie-year old-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Now that’s it’s spring, and I’m old enough to remember it this time around, I can’t wait to make a whole bunch of new memories with my family. And, I’m sure the way Penny & Ed go through memory cards, you’ll be able to follow all of my adventures. Look out, here come the terrible 2’s!    

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Duchess Poppy Whitehead (Edited by Ed)
    Photography: © 2012-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.