Art - Marblehead Current

24 Jun

60th Marblehead Festival of Arts guide & schedule

Leigh BlanderArt, Business, Community Resources, Entertainment, Nonprofit corner, Recreation, Top Stories

The Current is proud to be a lead sponsor of the 60th Marblehead Festival of Arts running through July 5. Look for a printed schedule in our July 1 paper. Stay with the Current as you plan your festival visits. Festival trolley People are encouraged to use the satellite parking available at Marblehead High School, 2 Humphrey St. The trolley stops at the following locations. Shubie's Marketplace, 16 Atlantic Avenue Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street Masonic Temple, 62 Pleasant Street Washington Street x Summer Street…

23 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerArt, Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Fashion, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Fascinators at MAA Wednesday, June 24, 6:30-8.30 p.m. Make your own bespoke fascinator (fancy head piece) at the Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St. You can wear your design at the Arts Festival Champagne Reception (see below). Supplies are provided but it’s encouraged to bring your own netting, feathers and other embellishments. Fees: $25 for MAA members, $30 non-members. Bee awareWednesday, June 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Get to know more about bees…

20 Jun

Festival of Arts races bring fast times, hometown finishes

Leigh BlanderArt, Sports, Top Stories

Marblehead runners turned in several standout performances Saturday during the Festival of Arts road races, with local competitors claiming top finishes in the Fun Run, 5K and 10K events. In the Mile Fun Run, 10-year-old Reid Gage of Marblehead was the overall men's winner, crossing the finish line in 7 minutes, 34 seconds. Abby Pry, 7, of Incline Village, Nevada, led the women's field in 8:49. Marblehead's Gemma Giacalone finished second among women in 8:53. Runners of all ages hit the streets for the Arts…

17 Jun

Author returns to festival, 30 years after early work won award

Marielle SabbagArt, Top Stories

In 1997, Steven M. Rubin submitted one chapter of his then work-in-progress novel, “The Unraveling of Michael Galler” to the Marblehead Arts Festival and won Best of Show. Now, 30 years later, he has finished — and just published — the novel and is returning to speak at this year’s festival. “Winning Best of Show helped me realize I have a story to tell,” Rubin said. The honor motivated him to keep writing. Rubin, who grew up on the North Shore in Winthrop and Swampscott,…

16 Jun

Arts Festival warns: Without more volunteers some exhibits, activities may be canceled

Leigh BlanderArt, Top Stories

Marblehead Festival of Arts organizers are sounding the alarm: Without more volunteers, some signature festival events could be scaled back or even canceled. The Festival of Arts, which showcases local artists, musicians and performers, is facing a significant volunteer shortage ahead of this summer's celebration. "Far fewer of our great community has signed up to volunteer, which could have disastrous consequences," said Joe Tavano, who sits on the festival's board. The festival, which runs entirely on volunteer labor, relies on residents to staff exhibits, assist…

16 Jun

CURRENT EVENTS: Marblehead’s best bets coming up

Julia RocklerArt, Culture, Entertainment, Top Stories

Current Events spotlights notable happenings around town in the coming week. To submit a listing, email info@marbleheadnews.org. Art Career Workshop at the MAAThursday, June 18, 7-8 p.m.Artists looking to turn their passion into a sustainable career can learn from Suzanne Schultz, founder of Canvas Fine Arts and an art business expert. The Marblehead Arts Association workshop will focus on building a thriving career in the arts. 8 Hooper St. Admission is $20 for the general public and $15 for Marblehead Arts Association members. For tickets…

15 Jun

The man behind the curtain: MHS names auditorium for Greg Dana

Leigh BlanderArt, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Local News, Marblehead Public Schools

The School Committee voted unanimously June 11 to name the Marblehead High School auditorium in honor of Greg Dana, the retired math teacher and theater technical director. A plaque recognizing Dana's service to the schools' performing arts programs will be installed soon. "It's hard to remember a time when Marblehead High School theater has not been a part of my life. I owe it to many wonderful memories over 60 years, beginning when I was in ninth grade," Dana told the Current. "When I returned…

12 Jun

MLT to stage angsty Broadway hit, ‘Jagged Little Pill’

Marielle SabbagArt, Entertainment, Theater, Top Stories

Starting June 19, Marblehead Little Theatre will present “Jagged Little Pill,” the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical featuring songs of Alanis Morissette. It premiered on Broadway in 2019. The story follows the Healy family in their suburban Connecticut home as they confront issues including addiction, sexuality and trauma. Steve Black, a Beverly resident, directs this jukebox production. Cole Hastings as Phoenix, Sarah Koury as Jo and Elainy Mata as Frankie rehearse for MLT’s production of “Jagged Little Pill.” COURTESY PHOTO “I enjoy working on shows…

11 Jun

Nauticals of Marblehead — a second Life

Laurie FullertonArt, Business, Sailing, Top Stories

Taking a tour of the Marblehead Sign Museum in the basement of Abbot Hall is always a reminder of how many beloved small businesses and artisans have lived and worked among us. When a cherished, long-time small business closes in Marblehead, it always feels like the end of an era. Nauticals of Marblehead was once located above the Muffin Shop on Washington Street and was a successful business that offered tables and other creative objects crafted from the hulls of old wooden boats. One of…

09 Jun

Select Board doesn’t relish idea of ‘Spirit of ’76’ sullied by hot dog

Leigh BlanderArt, Local History, Top Stories

A national hot dog marketing campaign celebrating America's 250th birthday will feature Revolutionary-era imagery, George Washington and historic works of art — but not Marblehead's beloved “The Spirit of ’76.” In March, the Select Board unanimously rejected a request from Kayem Foods to use Archibald M. Willard's iconic painting in a nationwide advertising campaign commemorating the nation's semiquincentennial. The Select Board rejected a request to use “The Spirit of ’76,” which hangs in Abbot Hall, in a hot dog marketing campaign marking the 250th anniversary…