McGRATHPR.com – The James Library & Center for the Arts, Norwell’s historic community arts center and lending library, presents a fall season of a variety of music, literary programming and art gallery events serving the South Shore community at 24 West Street, Norwell.
~ Fall Entertainment and Events Schedule ~
Fall Juried Art Exhibition: Continuum
Artist submissions accepted from September 6 through 8
Opening reception: Friday, September 13, from 6 to 8 pm
On view September 13 through October 19
Free and open to the public
The James Library’s Fall Juried Art Exhibition, themed“Continuum,” seeks submissions that visually define, interpret or explore the constant yet everchanging. Works selected for the exhibit explore the vast conditions along a continuum in its unlimited interpretations in art, history, color, light, nature and the human condition. Artists wishing to submit pieces should visit jameslibrary.org for complete eligibility and details. Jury selection by Christina Godfrey of Sunne Savage Gallery takes place on Monday, September 9. Honors of Best in Show, second place, third place and four honorable mentions will be awarded with cash prizes for the top selections.
Sponsored by Image Resolutions of Norwell.
Mama Steph: Music, Movement, and More!
Saturday, October 12, 10:30 am
First Parish Church of Norwell Parish Hall, 24 River Street (adjacent to the James)
Admission is free, donations appreciated at the door. Space is limited. Reservations required.
Bring
your little ones and join Stephanie Chase for traditional music, puppets,
sing-a-longs, smiles and lots of laughs. This show is best for children up to
seven years of age. Space is limited; please register in advance by email at jameslibrary@verizon.net or phone at (781)
659-7100.
Stephanie “Mama” Chase is an accomplished musician, singer, songwriter,
entertainer and craftsperson. As Mama Steph she has a vast and loyal audience
throughout the South Shore, with well attended and appreciated performances.
She has published three albums of her original music, with thousands of copies
sold. Sponsored by First Parish Preschool of Norwell and the Susan M. Decker
Fund for Children’s Literacy.
The Artist Naturalist, theartistnaturalist.com
Art Gallery: Elizabeth Noble – In Noticing
Opening reception: Saturday, October 26, from 6 to 8 pm
On view October 26 through December 7
Free and open to the public
Elizabeth Noble’s exhibit In Noticing explores the significance in the simplest aspects of the everyday. What are we overlooking as we scurry through our days? Beauty, dirtiness and everything else joins in noticing.
A dead fly on the windowsill, a small bruise on her forearm, trash catalogs in the mail and the last direct sunlight of the day that leaves a gold mark on the corner of the dining room wall. Art making is a perfect method for sorting through these artifacts and snippets in time. It is her means for conveying the weight of memory, the profound impact of environment and the inexplicable encounter with the holy and the mysterious. Noble collects scraps of these details, scribbles down the ideas they stir up and applies layer upon layer of paint in search of understanding the real weight and intricacies of each moment in time.
Weekend Classics: The Borromeo String Quartet
Sunday, October 27, 3 pm, followed by a reception
Tickets: $35, $20 for students
Each visionary performance of the award-winning Borromeo String Quartet strengthens and deepens its reputation as one of the most important ensembles of our time. Admired and sought after for both its fresh interpretations of the classical music canon and championing of works by 20th and 21st century composers, the ensemble has been hailed for its “edge-of-the-seat performances,” by The Boston Globe, which labeled the quartet “simply the best there is.” Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Borromeo String Quartet will delight music lovers and help celebrate 25 years of world-class music programming at the James Library & Center for the Arts. Guests are invited to join the Quartet after the performance for a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Sponsored by The Chilman Fund, Eileen Gay and Reed McCarty, Jennifer and Mark McGreenery, and Kathleen and Michael Vitale.
Author Anthony Sammarco: Jordan Marsh: New England’s Largest Store
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Thursday, November 21, 7 pm
Tickets: $20, $10 for students
Anthony Sammarco, noted historian and author of more than 60 books, delves into the heritage and history of Boston’s first department store, Jordan Marsh. Founded in 1851 by Eben Dyer Jordan and Benjamin Lloyd Marsh, the first store opened selling linen, silk, calicos, ribbons and assorted dry goods to Victorian Bostonians. Following the Civil War, the store moved several times where in its new five story building, designed by Bradlee, Winslow & Wetherell, they unveiled the novel concept of “department shopping” under one roof. From the late 19th century onward, Jordan Marsh offered a selection of goods including clothing, furniture, children’s toys and a plethora of others. Hallmarks of personal service, easy credit, art exhibitions, musical performances and The Enchanted Village of Saint Nicholas during the holiday season made the store a treasured part of life for shoppers. By the 1970’s it was the largest chain in New England. Many people mourned when Jordan Marsh was sold, and Macy’s occupied its stores in 1995.
For more information about The James Library’s programs and events, please call 781-659-7100, visit www.jameslibrary.org or follow our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About the James Library & Center for the Arts
Since 1874, The James Library has served the South Shore community as a warm gathering place. Housed in a landmark Victorian in historical Norwell Center, The James is dedicated to serving the community by providing high-quality programs, resources and materials through a concert hall, art gallery and the operation of a free lending library. As an independent, non-profit arts center we foster a mission for the creation, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts for residents of all ages on the South Shore, while preserving the historic character of our home. The James Library is located at 24 West Street, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 to 5 pm, Thursday and Friday from 12 to 5 pm, and on Saturday from 10 to 2 pm. For more information, please call 781-659-7100, visit www.jameslibrary.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
