Belden Noble Library as it appeared in 1905 The year 2019 marks the 120th birthday of Belden Noble Memorial Library. It is named for the successful 19th-century businessman who was the husband of Adeline Noble, a talented artist who was the power behind the library she … [Read more...] about Essex Library Celebrates 120 Years
Arts
Katharine Preston to discuss “Field with a view” on July 18
On Thursday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m., Katharine Preston will discuss her book, Field with a view: science and faith in a time of climate change at the Essex Library. Drawing from her ecological and theological training, Katharine will invite us to think deeply about the human … [Read more...] about Katharine Preston to discuss “Field with a view” on July 18
‘From the Rooftops’ at The Hyde Worth Seeing (TIMES UNION)
Cecil Bell, Summer Electric Storm, 1938, oil on canvas. Museum of the City of New York. "John Sloan was one of that first cadre of artists, decades after the Hudson River School, who established a clearly American vision in the early years of the 20th century. The thoughtful, … [Read more...] about ‘From the Rooftops’ at The Hyde Worth Seeing (TIMES UNION)
2019 Essex County Arts & Crafts Festival Begins Tomorrow
The first day of the 2019 Essex County Arts & Crafts Festival is fast approaching! Friday, July 5th at the historic Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, from 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is free. Some 40 artists and artisans from Essex County and the neighboring … [Read more...] about 2019 Essex County Arts & Crafts Festival Begins Tomorrow
Depot Theatre BRTF Youth Theatre Program Auditions Set for June 1
Choreographer Jackie Robertin leads dance rehearsal at the Depot Theatre's 2018 BRTF program. (Photo courtesy Jill Lobdell Photography) The Depot Theatre will hold auditions for both the junior and senior BRTF youth theatre programs on June 1 beginning at 9am at the Depot … [Read more...] about Depot Theatre BRTF Youth Theatre Program Auditions Set for June 1