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The James Library & Center for the Arts Presents Fall Entertainment and Events Series
Music, Art, Literary and Family events on tap through December
The James Library & Center for the Arts, Norwell’s historic community arts center and lending library, presents a fall season of eclectic music and literary entertainment and art gallery events serving the South Shore community at 24 West Street, Norwell.
~ Fall Entertainment and Events Series ~
Norwell Historic House Tour
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Friday, October 2, 9 to 3 pm
Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door
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Tickets purchased at www.jameslibrary.org or by calling 781-659-7100
Limited complimentary tickets for seniors are free if reserved in person at The James Library by September 30
Step on the trolley and enjoy The Historic Norwell House Tour and Shopping Boutique, which shows guests some of the oldest and most unique homes in the region. See how charming living in an antique is, visiting special properties including The Jonathan & Joseph Turner House, “The Big White Barn” on the original Clapp family estate, and The James Library & Center for the Arts, the beneficiary of this special fundraising event. Shop for early holiday gifts at the House Tour Boutique with more than 20 artisans, including jewelry, paintings by local artists, topiaries and antiques. Beginning at the Cushing Center, 673 Main Street, the tour includes trolleys to transport guests to each location for a self-guided tour. Sponsored by the Norwell Historical Commission. Senior tickets sponsored by the Cordelia Family Foundation. Proceeds benefit The James Library & Center for the Arts mission, to inspire creativity, learning and an appreciation for the arts through music, visual and literary programs in a historic and welcoming space for the community.
Weekend Classics: Boston Cello Quartet
Sunday, October 25, 3 pm
Tickets are $25 Adults, $20 Seniors, $10 Students
The Boston Cello Quartet, founded by acclaimed Boston Symphony Orchestra cellists Blaise Déjardin, Adam Esbensen, Mihail Jojatu and Alexandre Lecarme, embark on the pleasantly storied tradition of the musical travelogue with a jaunt through Spain and a hop to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking New World with an exceptional program, which includes a world premiere written for the Quartet by the Venezuela-born composer Paul Desenne. Sponsored by Read McCarty and Eileen Gay, Caroline and Ross Nowak, Michael and Kathleen Vitale, Scott and Kim Waugh and Charlie and Jane Johnson.
Celebrating the Season with Storyteller Davis Bates
Saturday, November 14, 10:30 am
Free admission
Parents’ Choice Award winning storyteller Davis Bates presents Celebrating the Season: Songs & Stories for the Harvest & Halloween. The show includes farming stories and songs from the past and present, sea songs and chanteys, Native American stories, family tales and not-too-scary ghost stories. Enjoy sing-a-longs, a short lesson on how to play music with spoons from a kitchen drawer and an appearance by a dancing wooden dog named Bingo. Sponsored by Church Hillers of Norwell.
Best Books of 2015 for Children
Thursday, December 3, 7 pm
Free admission
Inly School Librarian and book reviewer Shelley Sommer presents her top picks for holiday gift giving at this program for parents. Buttonwood Books and Toys will be on site with Sommer’s suggested titles available for purchase. Sponsored by Debbie and Andy Zildjian and the Susan M. Decker Fund for Children’s Literacy.
The Holiday Marketplace
Saturday, December 5, 9 to 3 pm
Free admission
Artisans on all three floors of The James offer quality locally made, one-of-a-kind gifts for holiday gift giving. New craftspeople are featured each year with unique gift ideas.
~ Fall Art Gallery Series ~
The James Library is home to a beautiful community art gallery featuring the works of local artists for monthly gallery openings and exhibits. Visitors are welcome to attend the openings, or view the works on display during business hours.
The South Shore Woodturners: Turned Objects of Art & Purpose
On view September 4 through 30
Free opening reception on Friday, September 4, 6 to 8 pm
The South Shore Woodturners, a group of local craftsmen who work with native and exotic woods, create a stunning variety of turned vases, bowls and sculptures.
Southern New England Artists Community (SNAC): New Works
On view October 2 through November 4
Free opening reception on Friday, October 2, 6 to 8 pm
SNAC Members work in a wide range of mediums with a shared goal of extending the reach of their art while connecting to more artists. Member artists have exhibited in galleries from Boston to Newport. The members include painters, a photographer, a mixed-media artist, illustrators and sculptors.
Jane & Lou Seoanes
On view November 6 through December 2
Larry Guilmette and Jake Basso: Vagaries & Variants
On view December 4 through 30
Free opening reception Friday, December 4, 6 to 8 pm
Larry Guilmette has been making art for over 40 years, influenced early in life by Dada, Abstract Expressionism, Pop and Arte Povera. The postmodern images he creates currently are inspired by nature, history, ritual, tradition, spontaneity and daily observations. His series of pictures utilizes marks, texture and color to seek out an unforeseen solution. This exhibit of recent works is primarily monoprints with mixed media. Sculpture artist Jake Basso shares the billing.
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 through Friday from 1 to 5 pm and on Saturday from 10 to 1 pm. The library is closed on Saturdays during July and August. For more information, please call 781-659-7100, visit www.jameslibrary.org or follow us on Facebook.
