THE VIEW FROM THE STUDIO An Exploration of the Flowers, Art + Business Local to Essex, New York Have you heard the news? Lakeshore Road, our "Main street" in Essex, NY is experiencing quite the renaissance this season. The town's entrepreneurial spirit shone throughout … [Read more...] about A Renaissance on Main Street
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Mary Wade’s Artwork at Cupola House Gallery
Looking for Mary Wade? Mary Wade's Gift Shop, located on the north end of Begg's Point Street in Essex, NY, has been a summer fixture for 30 years. Collectors of Mary's artwork often found her there excited to show her new creations and ready for a friendly chat. Her wooden, … [Read more...] about Mary Wade’s Artwork at Cupola House Gallery
Exploring Essex Day
Were you able to attend Downtown Essex Day last Saturday, August 1st? I thoroughly enjoyed walking around town and exploring the hundreds of items on display at vendor tables from the typical yard sale items to intricate jewelry creations, other crafts and hand-made items, art … [Read more...] about Exploring Essex Day
Perennial Plant Sale & Swap
The Essex Beautification Committee will hold its final fund-raising event on Saturday, May 23rd from 9:00 am - 2: 00 pm. It will be a Perennial Plant Sale and Swap held at the Cupola House front porch - rain or shine. It's simple...just bring a potted plant or two, … [Read more...] about Perennial Plant Sale & Swap
Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Unite!
I believe a major event occurred in Essex on December 10th---a meeting was held to brainstorm and assess the needs and future of the Essex & Whallonsburg economic community. An unbelievable 25 individuals(!!!!) attended, some representing several organizations, all wanting to … [Read more...] about Essex-Whallonsburg Entrepreneurs Unite!