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VB: Have you come across any particular building that may have inspired you to go into architecture? RJ: When I told my art teacher at Maine College of Art in Portland, Maine where I studied color theory, sculpture, and photography that I wanted to pursue architecture he recommended me to go visit the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle, Maine [1961] designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes [1915-2004]. I fell in love with the ocean-front campus with its vernacular style pavilions raised ...

Things to Do: Local art and theater and a musical from across the pond Check out art exhibits at Speedwell Projects and a Mayo Street Arts Pop-Up Gallery Photo by Matt Crockett Streaming through Tuesday, April 20. Via Strand Theatre, $15. rocklandstrand.com Find a comfortable spot at home and travel with the Strand Theatre to London for a filmed production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots.” The show is based on actual events involving Charlie Price who inherited a show factor...

Dont miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   WILMINGTON — Plans to construct a maintenance/storage shed for grooming machines at the private ski resort at Haystack Mountain and finish townhomes were approved by the Development Review Board. During a remote meeting on March 1, the Hermitage Members Club Inc. went before the DRB seeking permission to amend a master plan previously approved by the board and partially approved by the state. Hamilton Hodgman of Stevens & Associates call...

Bill Capsalis. Courtesy Bill Capsalis. Former Naturally Boulder board chairman and industry veteran Bill Capsalis has taken over the reins as executive director after Mansika, who had been with Naturally Boulder for 16 years, saw his tenure overlap with Capsalis’ tenure as a volunteer then board member. “I watched Arron come into his own in the job and really own the role, becoming the face of Naturally Boulder,” Capsalis told BizWest. “… We owe him a debt of gratitude.” Under Caps...

Ridgefield resident Fred Breekland, 85, has died Written by Kane Funeral Home On Sunday, March 7th, Fred Breekland passed away at the age of 85. He graduated with a degree in Pharmacy from Columbia University and a Masters in Chemical Engineering from Columbia School of Engineering. Fred went on to work as an executive for Esso Corporation and then Olin International. In the summers he was a champion sailor who raced Flying Scotts and his cruiser named "Nose Job." Winters were spent...

March 8, 2021 at 9:10 PM BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ The Farmstead Arts in Basking Ridge is showcasing the works of Ridge High School’s Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art, AP Photography and Photography III students in an online exhibit entitled "Portraits: The Artists View." The show will run online at www.farmsteadartscenter.org through April 16. Under the guidance of Wendell Jeffrey, Ridge High School Art Teacher, and William Ortega, Ridge High School Photography Teacher, 48 student artists c...

For Subscribers Maine Arts Commission says hiring head of its board, though unusual, is the right move at a crucial time David Greenham will step down from the board to begin a two-year term as the interim executive director. Share David Greenham in his Gardiner home. Greenham, the current chairman of the Maine Arts Commission’s board, will become its interim director of the Maine Arts Commission in March, for a two-year term. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer The Maine Arts Commission has hi...

Reply Learn About the Alders House FInd out where to go cross country skiing in Norfolk Get tips on winter photography If you are in the mood for a Saturday or Sunday drive check out these new Winter Weekend In Norfolk Connecticut videos that will help you plan a route before setting out. Winter Weekend in Norfolk made its debut virtually last weekend and is still offering on-demand videos to stream. The videos featured are series to watch that will be helpful if you are planning an in-perso...

New Belfast studio aims to bring glassblowing to the masses Waterfall Arts plans to start hosting affordable classes in the spring at the community studio. Share Seen through doors on a newly constructed wall, glassblower David Jacobson repairs part of a glassblowing furnace in a basement room at Waterfall Arts in Belfast. Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer Glassblower David Jacobson had been toying with moving from Montville to Belfast when the pandemic forced his decision. An artist and teache...

Norbrook Farm Brewery trails contain deep forests, challenging hills and open fields Peter Marteka FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Trails pass through hemlock glades and mountain laurel groves.Peter Marteka / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less 2of6 The wooden tower at Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook.Peter Marteka / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less 3of6 4of6 The Norbrook Farm Brewery trails have lots to offer, including one of the best views in the state.Peter Marteka / Contributed photoShow Mo...