Month: November 2019

Please Renew your MAC membership

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Dear Valued Member or Follower,

As a member of the Marlborough Arts Center you are part of a network of artists, artisans and art lovers, not only in Marlborough but also across the region. All of us together make this a viable volunteer network that works to make our world a more vibrant place through the arts.

Accomplishments in 2019 made possible this year due to your support, and that of others are:

  • Classes held Spring & Fall in Oil & Acrylics by Jackie Jones and Watercolor by Mary Horrigan
  • 1-day Workshop on Pastels given by Pat Trapp
  • 4th Fridays at the Arts Café, monthly musical concerts by regional professionals
  • Spring and Holiday Concerts by Elmer Thienes Elementary School Band and Choral Groups
  • Area Schools’ Annual Student Spring Art Show
  • 3-month long Annual Member Art Show selling 5 outstanding paintings
  • The Connecticut Watercolor Society hosted their 3rd Autumn Art Exhibit
  • Members’ art exhibited in the Art Gallery throughout the year
  • Members’ art works beautify the hallway of Marlborough Town Hall
  • Rental of the facility for private celebrations, parties, and events
  • The ART PARK continually developing and additional sculptures added
  • Annual July Potluck Supper held with a Scavenger Hunt in the ART PARK with prizes awarded to winners
  • Gate into ART PART made as an Eagle Scout Project
  • And, perennial favorite event our Winter Indoor Tag Sale

Visitors at these activities are always impressed by our beautiful building and landscaped grounds, the history of the site, the dedication of the founders, and our members who have served since to maintain the arts in Marlborough. MAC is truly a special place.  Come visit us now to renew your membership during our annual member artist show and enjoy the sight, sound, and smell of the holiday season alive weekends December 7th thru January 5th, 1 – 4 pm.

We hope that you will continue to support MAC by renewing your membership either through Paypal, or by returning the membership renewal form available at MAC or download from our website www.marlborougharts.org along with payment by cash or check to:

Marlborough Arts Center
ATTN: Membership Committee
231 North Main Street
Marlborough, CT 06447

 Dues for membership are deductible to the fullest extent of the law for income tax purposes.

Thank you and if you have questions, call 860.295.9619. Your monetary involvement in the Marlborough Arts Center is important and very much appreciated.  Your investment in Marlborough Arts Center as a volunteer is also very much needed, call 860.295.0557 to discuss how you can help.

Our very best wishes for a healthy & happy holiday season and 2020 brings a wonderful new decade to us all.

Warm Regards,

Marlborough Arts Center Board of Directors

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Gail Wade Trio

Gail Wade Trio featuring Tim St Jean and Joe DeLillo

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This information is an update to publicity previously provided to the public about the Gail Wade concert.  Rather than appearing with the Hot Flashes, Gail is performing at the Marlborough Arts Center on November 22, 2019 with her group, The Gail Wade Trio.  The concert will be held at the Marlborough Arts Center, 231 North Main Street, Marlborough, Ct. and will begin at 7:30pm.  Doors will open at 7:00pm and the price of admission is $15.

Gail Wade Trio
The Gail Wade Trio

The Gail Wade Trio draws from the deep roots of folk, bluegrass and classic country music, and the group presents an eclectic blend of both traditional and original acoustic music.

A strong guitarist and song writer with a rich soulful voice, Wade has been performing both solo and with her own band in the US and abroad for the past 30 years.  Her early folk influences bring a warmth and depth to her songwriting, engulfing the listener in the deep emotion of everyday life experiences.

A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Tim St Jean rounds out the Trio with stunning mandolin, banjo and vocals.  A much sought after musical virtuoso, St Jean is a familiar face on the stages of New England’s premier music festivals.

Acoustic bass player Joe DeLillo’s stunning tenor vocals are a familiar high, lonesome sound to followers of the regional Bluegrass scene. Whether singing lead or harmony, DeLillo’s emotive delivery and driving bass playing are an integral part of the Trio’s sound.

Through their stellar musicianship and deep friendship with one another, The Gail Wade Trio is sure to provide a truly intimate musical experience for all.

Conor MacCluggage Eagle Scout Project

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Marlborough Resident Conor MacCluggage, Boy Scout Troop 39, is working on his Eagle Scout Project at the Marlborough Arts Center. With the help of his Scout troop, Conor has made a garden arbor, cleared a path in the sculpture garden, donated a grill planter sculpture, and made 2 benches. Conor will also be reaching out to students at the University of Hartford, requesting donations for the sculpture garden. Conor has been a member of Scouts since 2008 and continues work to obtain his Eagle rank.