tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:25:01 +0000Presented by the Brighton-Allston Historical Society, Brighton, Massachusetts USA, Peg Collins, Presidenthttp://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)Blogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-1607498773366316560Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:50:00 +00002009-12-01T09:25:01.513-05:00call for artistsCall of artbuilt environmentnatural environmenttransportationThe Board of Directors of the Brighton-Allston Historical Society & Heritage Museum recently approved the creation of a new exhibition in the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum's Winship Gallery. The current exhibition, Women of Vision, will come down in December 2009. The new exhibition, will run from January 16 - March 13, 2010. It will include original 2-dimensional art works in all media http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-exhibition-planned.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-8423391399612541472Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-03-26T21:49:26.759-04:00Fanny Fern, from Brighton, was one of the most widely read and influential American journalists of the 19th century. Come hear as she will be the subject of a Read-A-Thon.  She was America's first feminist writer.  The event, in celebration of Women's History Month, was at the Heritage Museum on Thursday, March 26 from Noon-4 :00PM. The readers at the Fanny Fern-Read-A-Thon included:Noon to 1:00 http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/03/fanny-fern-read-thon-march-26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-7280596511674609887Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:52:00 +00002009-03-05T09:51:14.723-05:00The second anniversary party (slide show below) on Saturday, February 28 drew an overflow crowd of  125 people.  Peg Collins, President of the BAHS thanked the living artists that have loaned works of art to the museum, especially to the Women of Vision Exhibition (ending Nov. 30, 2009).  Many people were seeing this exhibition for the first time and were amazed at the multi-media exhibition thathttp://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/02/second-anniversary-party-big-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-2672225059196666741Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:34:00 +00002009-02-23T11:35:03.156-05:00http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/02/women-of-vision-joins-facebook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-2759785283854314123Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:27:00 +00002009-03-11T10:17:44.003-04:00The annual Museum Guide training was conducted for 20 Museum Guides on Thursday, March 5 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM in the Museum. The training was led by John Quatrale.   Each Guide was given a folder with information about guide duties, computer operations and narratives of all the panels in the two exhibitions.   The Guides also practiced their skills at looking at one piece of art to try to http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/02/museum-guide-training-set-for-march-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-6904913147340745591Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:33:00 +00002009-02-23T12:02:59.907-05:00Everyone is invited to the second anniversary celebration on February 28 from 1-3 PM at the Heritage Museum.   The celebration will include recognition of the six contemporary artists that have contributed works to the museum. These include: Noreen O'leary (left painting), Chung Shil Shim (right painting), Barbara Sawin, Richard Salvucci, Jennifer Smith and Julie Hom-Mandell.Http://http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/02/second-anniversary-celebration-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-3833443797194644601Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:37:00 +00002009-01-26T16:30:56.896-05:00On January 24th Jessa Piaia (left image) presented "Meet Susan B. Anthony: A Singular Feminist"  at the Allston-Honan Branch Library.  This historical character portrayal celebrated the century-long struggle for women's rights to vote!  The presentation excited the crowd that gathered.  Jessa Piaia's presentation visually demonstratred the many difficulties that Susan B. Anthony faced. This free http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/01/susan-b-anthony-comes-to-allstons-honan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-3747981837675430600Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:10:00 +00002009-01-11T10:19:39.723-05:00The Museum Committee met on Saturday, January 10th to discuss a number of items related to the operation of the museum and its exhibitions.  Several exciting plans for the Spring were discussed for the Spring. These included a museum second anniversary celebration on February 28th that will honor the artists that have loaned items to the museum, a fundraising flea market on March 28th, an Oral http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2009/01/museum-committee-meets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-7652223234717901733Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:04:00 +00002008-06-08T16:02:25.823-04:00The June 1st edition of the Boston Sunday Globe (Arts & Entertainment section) featured and recommended the "Women of Vision" Exhibition. To read the story, double-click on the story. A short story about the opening reception is also included below. The exhibition runs through April, 2009.http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/06/boston-sunday-globe-recommends-women-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-3606210401972158234Thu, 29 May 2008 18:22:00 +00002008-05-30T08:48:30.949-04:00The grand opening of the "Women of Vision" exhibition http://www.womenofvisionexhibition.org/drew at least 150 people to the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum on May 28th. The crowd was treated to free food and beverages and a wonderful personal message from the guest of honor: Mary Jane England, President of Regis College. After brief presentations by the the Brighton-Allston Historical Society &http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/05/opening-reception-draws-150-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-9035683553513447847Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:19:00 +00002008-05-18T06:14:51.391-04:00The museum's newest exhibition is getting ready to open in just 1 1/2 weeks. The formal opening reception is set for Wednesday, May 28th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM and everyone is invited. If anyone wants to lend a hand with a variety of tasks (many of the tasks can be handled by most people) to ensure that the "Women of Vision" is completed smoothly and looks beautiful, just come by for an hour or twohttp://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/04/help-build-women-of-vision-exhibition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-592834992436226527Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:43:00 +00002008-04-04T12:48:13.425-04:00See the April 3rd story about the Heritage Museum:http://bulletinnewspapers.com/default.asp?Ssourceid=&smenu=137&twindow=Default&mad=No&sdetail=&wpage=&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=1725&hn=bulletinnewspapers&he=.comhttp://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/04/boston-bulletin-story-about-museum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-745658356594637788Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:31:00 +00002008-04-07T19:57:56.247-04:00The new exhibition in the Winship Gallery will be called "Women of Vision" It opens on Wednesday, May 28 with an Opening Reception from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. All are welcome, but reservations are suggested. The exhibition, being planned by the Women's Heritage Committee, will run through April 30, 2009. The Committee's next meeting is Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM at the museum.The exhibition will http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/04/women-of-vision-exhibition-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-8908786534471623324Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:52:00 +00002008-03-12T14:37:10.968-04:00The Flea Market was a big success. Lots of buyers and a good amount of money was raised for the museum. A full report later.A fundraising flea market and book sale (as well as a bake sale) to support the museum's work (exhibitions and collections) will take place on Saturday, March 8 from 10 AM - 3PM in the Smith Center's huge auditorium (20 Chestnut Hill Ave), in the the same building as the http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/02/huge-indoor-flea-market.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-6324252006072608739Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:50:00 +00002008-02-07T16:00:03.161-05:0020 current Museum Guides met at the Museum on Monday, Feb. 4th to get a crash mini-course on how to conduct a short introductory museum tour for visitors. Bill Marchione gave the group a summary of the 6 main themes in the "Brighton Transformed" permanent exhibition and made several suggestions as to what guides might focus on for the visitors. There were many questions and suggestions on generalhttp://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/02/training-for-museum-guides.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-4031216614906990453Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:20:00 +00002008-02-02T10:25:08.791-05:00Both the General Museum and the Women's Heritage Committees are meeting on Saturday, Feburary 9th at the museum.1:00 - 2:00 PM - General Mueum Committee (Finalize plans for the Feb. 21 Bicenntennial Exhibit reception and the Feb. 23 Flea Market)2:00 - 3:30 PM - Women's Heritage Committee (Continue planning the new Women's Heritage Exhibition set to open on May 29)Agenda for both meetings will be http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/02/two-meetings-set-for-feb-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-9030237712837865829Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:10:00 +00002008-02-02T10:20:26.586-05:00Attendance at the museum for 2007 was 1,116 for the 10 months that the museum was opened (The Heritage Museum opened it doors on February 24, 2007). This was very encouraging for the first year of operations. With many events and the new Women's Heritage temporary exhibition scheduled to open in May, 2008, as well 12 full months of operation, the numbers of visitors is expected to exceed 2,000 http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/02/museum-visitors-hits-1116-for-2007.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-7881856854510333053Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:31:00 +00002008-01-24T12:32:57.311-05:00The regular meeting of the BA Heritage Museum Committee on Sat. Jan. 26th, 1-2 PM at the museum will again be devoted to planning the next museum reception on Feb. 21 (Thurs evening) and the fundraiser Flea Market/Book Sale/Bake Sale on Sat. Feb. 23. Anyone that is interested in helping can let Sharon, Bill, Louise, Nancy or myself know. Also, anyone that has items that can be donated for sale http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/01/next-general-museum-meeting-jan-26th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-531546981771813519Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:28:00 +00002008-01-30T07:02:00.428-05:00The first preseason "home" game was held on August 14, 1960 before 11,000 fans at Harvard Stadium (Allston)and the Patriots lost 24-14 to the Dallas Texans. The team's regular season home opener came on Sept. 9 and 21,597 fans at Boston University field (Brighton)watched the team lose to the Denver Broncos 13-10.http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/01/new-england-patriots-have-allston.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-644217266963494618Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:11:00 +00002008-02-07T16:02:19.202-05:00See the complete Heritage Museum Calendar at Calendar of Events, Activities and MeetingsFebruary 21, 2008 (6-8PM) - Opening reception for a special bicentennial exhibition and 1st anniversary of the Heritage Museum. Special guests will be the Brighton-Allston Bicentennial Committee.February 23, 2008 (10-3PM) - Fundraising Flea Market/Book Sale/Bake Sale in the Smith Center Auditorium while the http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/01/three-programs-and-receptions-set-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-5367683456192238746Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:10:00 +00002008-01-16T14:12:31.903-05:00The Heritage Museum was very busy place on Saturday January 12Th. In addition to being open to visitors (about 6), there were two meetings. The first one (General Museum Committee) drew 11 committee members. The Bicentennial Exhibit reception for Feb. 21 (6-8 PM) and Flea Market/Book Sale/ Bake Sale Museum fundraiser were set for Feb. 23. (10-3 PM). More details will be worked out at the next http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/01/jan-12th-meetings-at-museum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-7088293335344845121Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:52:00 +00002008-01-31T13:28:43.944-05:00The Boston Globe's Sidekick section featured and recommended the Heritage Museum's "Bull Market" exhibition in the Wednesday January 16 edition. Copies are available at the museum.http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2008/01/16/hoof_it_to_brighton/ http://boston.com/sidekickhttp://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/01/boston-globe-sidekick.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-3075326131991816092Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:39:00 +00002008-01-25T19:16:54.426-05:00There will be a training for all existing and new Museum Guides on Monday February 4 at 11:00 AM in the Museum. The training will primarily address giving short museum tours to visitors. The training will also address other areas that there are questions about. The agenda follows:http://heritagemuseum.pbwiki.com/Museum+Guides+Training?raw=pdfhttp://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/01/museum-guide-training.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-2473226511600993586Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:31:00 +00002008-01-13T07:44:13.517-05:00John Quatrale spoke to 35 members of the Catholic Daughters of St. Columbskille on Jan. 8 at the Knights of Columbus. John urged those in attendance to visit the museum and to consider becoming Museum Guides, donating artifacts and being interviewed as part of an oral history. Nancy O'Hara, an active member of the parish, arranged this talk.http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2008/01/catholic-daughters-of-st-columskille.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-2607283216385467337Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:42:00 +00002007-12-16T10:46:50.530-05:00After getting off to a big start with 321 people attending the opening reception on February 24, 2007, attendance has continued on a steady pace. The lowest month of attendance turned out to be September due to all of the back to school and other organizational activities. Nonetheless the 10 months of operation in 2007 will result in at least 1,100 people having visited the museum in its first http://heritagemuseum.blogspot.com/2007/12/attendance-at-museum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (John Quatrale)0