tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46676292527696874432012-01-09T14:53:39.896-05:00Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum --- MA USA -- Historic Brighton CenterBrighton-Allston Heritage Museum, founded in 2007, collects and exhibits art, artifacts, archives, objects, and photographs related to the history, heritage, culture, and art of Brighton and Allston, MA. Current exhibits include a permanent history exhibit and a temporary contemporary art exhibit. Museum was established for 200th Anniversary of incorporation of Brighton as Town with grants from Harvard University, Boston College, Boston University, New Balance and many others.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.comBlogger771100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-61341667458626444142012-01-09T06:27:00.002-05:002012-01-09T06:27:36.070-05:00WBZ-Radio Recommends "Right Now" Exhibition
The
"Angelo Aversa, Richard Salvucci: Right Now" exhibition got recommended
on January 1st by WBZ Radio 1030 by Jordan Rich on his "New England
Weekend". He was really impressed with the fact that the two local
accomplished artists are carrying on a long tradition with their realism
painting started by Washington Allston, namesake for Allston, and noted
18th century American John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-37787966494211280742011-11-29T11:18:00.001-05:002011-11-29T11:21:06.845-05:00Boston Globe recommends "Right Now" Exhibition
The Boston Globe recommended "Angelo Aversa, Richard Salvucci: Right Now" in its November 29th edition. John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-59004930963775565552011-11-23T05:27:00.001-05:002011-11-23T05:29:00.485-05:00Exhibition Opening is a Major Success
The opening reception for the Museum's latest exhibition: "Angelo Aversa, Richard Salvucci: Right Now"
was a big success. Thanks for all that helped out, especially Mary
Regan, Louise and Peg for organizing the food in Sharon's absence. The
two artists were both very pleased. In addition to the great publicity
in the Tab, the Boston Globe is set to recommend the Exhibit in its
November John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-52334596541864597442011-11-15T04:54:00.001-05:002011-11-15T05:12:57.929-05:00Hundreds flock to Brighton Arts & Crafts Fair
Hundreds of all ages flocked to the Historic Brighton Center and the annual Brighton Arts and Crafts Fair hosted by the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum. They came to see and to purchase holiday gifts and wearable art from over 30 exhibitors. They brought thousands of hand-made items from jewelry to pottery and kids clothing to greeting cards to holiday ornaments to original artworks.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-87755870498834075772011-10-30T19:35:00.000-04:002011-10-30T19:35:07.505-04:00Brighton Arts & Crafts Fair
Excitement is brewing for the big arts & crafts fair that will feature over 30 venders selling handmade gifts and wearable art. The fair is open to the general public and there is no admission.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-26739818640226558122011-09-28T17:44:00.001-04:002011-10-14T12:55:13.942-04:00Brighton Arts & Crafts Fair coming November 12
The second annual Indoor Brighton Arts & Crafts Fair is on
Saturday, November 12, 2011. The Fair, with free public admission, will be open to the public from
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM and is for the buying and selling of hand-made arts,
fine arts and crafts of all types and will be in the Veronica Smith
Center’s huge hall and in the Heritage Museum
at 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue in Historic John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-27286156214342834872011-09-12T21:42:00.001-04:002011-09-25T22:02:43.032-04:00Museum gets new Street Banners
With a grant from Boston College, the Heritage Museum was able to design and install 4 new street banners on Chestnut Hill Avenue in historic Brighton Center. The museum is located in the 19th century historic red firehouse.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-22798126224994160862011-07-24T08:12:00.000-04:002011-07-24T08:12:01.689-04:00Art Exhibition Opening Was Very FestiveThe opening wine reception on Saturday for the art exhibition featuring Brighton artists Noreen O'Leary and Sofya Suller was very festive. The exhibition, with 31 extraordinary original artworks, runs through Oct. 28. Both artists were present to talk about their work over many years and to answer questions. This is the museum's 10th exhibition since opening in 2007.
John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-50569896669829599182011-07-13T16:56:00.002-04:002011-07-13T17:05:12.918-04:00New Art Exhibition Opens July 23 at 2:00pm
Noreen O'Leary - "Michelle" - 22" x 27" - oil on canvas
Two Women: Two Art Careers
Artists: Noreen O’Leary and Sofya Suller Curated by John Quatrale Exhibition dates:
July 23 – October 28, 2011
Opening Reception:
Saturday, July 23, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Location
Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum20 Chestnut Hill Avenue
Historic Brighton Center, MA 02135
Hours: Tuesday – Friday and second and fourth John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-88466423436820927232011-06-01T09:13:00.000-04:002011-06-01T09:13:06.177-04:00Women's Heritage Trail Bus Tour Coming Sept. 24thThe Brighton-Allston Women's Heritage Trail Bus Tour is Saturday September 24th from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. This unique tour will feature fifteen local women and women's organizations of distinction. Narrations by members of the Women's History Group of the BAHS will highlight the extraordinary lives, struggles and achievements of Brighton-Allston women spanning three centuries. Some stops will John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-91411453829269517242011-05-09T10:47:00.000-04:002011-05-09T10:47:16.873-04:00Identity Art Exhibition “Talk-Backs”
The Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum is presenting Artist “Talk-Backs” with Leslie Bordonaro and Regina Valluzzi on Saturday May 14 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Leslie and Regina are two of the artists in the museum’s current Identity Exhibition. Identity is a group art exhibition featuring seven contemporary regional artists. It’s an exhibition of the identity of people and places that addresses John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-6323204853751888172011-05-02T13:17:00.000-04:002011-05-02T13:17:33.461-04:00Identity Exhibition Opens with a Big Crowd and Great ReviewsThe identity Art Exhibition opened on April 23 with a public reception with the artists and lots of visitors. WGBH -2 listed the exhibition on its "Hottest Events in Town" list and The Boston Globe gave the the exhibition its "Pick of the Day". In addition, Patch. com , an on-line newspaper gave the exhibition a great review as well. The Exhibition runs through June 11.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-87628918054592072952011-04-23T05:39:00.000-04:002011-04-23T05:39:54.020-04:00Identity Opens April 23 at 1The Heritage Museum newest exhibition: "Identity" opens on Saturday April 23 from 1-3PM with a reception with the 7 artists in the exhibits.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-26809223198589614942011-04-01T13:34:00.002-04:002011-04-12T21:15:14.028-04:00Identity Exhibition Coming on April 23: 1-3 PM Reception
Identity Art Exhibition Press Release
John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-25608301797203760322011-03-15T11:52:00.001-04:002011-03-15T11:53:00.824-04:00Kaminski Auction and Appraisal - March 23Coming Wednesday, March 23 - 2:00PM - 3:30PM. Bring items that you'd like an expert value opinion about. It's just $5.00 per item.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-4082262814077780442011-03-15T11:48:00.000-04:002011-03-15T11:48:18.543-04:00Flea Market on April 9th to Benefit MuseumOn Saturday, April 9th (10 - 2:30 PM) - Collectibles, useful goods, and books in a huge indoor flea market to benefit the museum. The flea market is in the 2nd Floor Hall of the Senior Center at 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. in Historic Brighton Center. Donations of items can be dropped off on the Hall's stage on Tuesday, April 5 - Friday, April 8th from Noon - 3:30 PM or at 39 Surrey St. (front porch) John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-12751381058906185442011-03-14T17:15:00.000-04:002011-03-14T17:15:05.765-04:00Museum gets 1950's Philco TVLocal resident Richard Salvucci has donated a 1950's Philco black and white television set. Richard was helping to clean out a local garage and asked the owner if he could have the Philco. After a little research, Richard determined the best home for this TV would be the Heritage Museum. Thanks Richard!John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-2839755482252944342011-03-07T10:28:00.000-05:002011-03-07T10:28:23.208-05:00Two Museum Programs on March 12The Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum in Historic Brighton Center is featuring two programs on Saturday, March 12 in conjunction with its "ReNew" Exhibition. At 2:00 PM, there will be a "Artist Talk-Back" with Ruth Rieffanaugh, an Allston visual artist. Ruth will discus her amazing mixed mixed media artworks using discarded parking tickets and old newspapers as well as the Street Utility Box John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-83193578333019825492011-02-27T16:07:00.002-05:002011-02-28T21:05:59.985-05:00Opening Reception for ReNew ExhibitThe artists for the exhibition "ReNew" and over 125 people were at the museum on Feb. 26th to celebrate the museum's 4th anniversary and the formal opening of the new exhibit. ReNew runs though April 9th.
Click HERE to see the TAB's recent story.
John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-55509392857216114262011-02-15T11:54:00.002-05:002011-02-15T11:54:56.277-05:00Two ReNew Exhibition Programs Set for March 12thSaturday - March 12 - 12:30 PM - "What Architectural Style Is It?" Led by John Quatrale
Saturday - March 12 - 2:00 PM - "Talk Back" with artist Ruth Rieffanaugh John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-66417221778288940572011-02-15T11:47:00.002-05:002011-02-15T11:47:39.901-05:00ReNew Exhibition OpensJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-61673131179485191852011-02-11T05:24:00.000-05:002011-02-11T05:24:18.663-05:00ReNew Exhibition opens Feb. 12thJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-63305991298171630652010-12-22T18:42:00.001-05:002011-02-11T05:29:02.094-05:00MUSEUM SEEKS ARTISTS FOR UPCOMING EXHIBITION
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The Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum is accepting John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-8681972917280083912010-12-22T17:06:00.000-05:002010-12-22T17:06:16.505-05:00Drawing at the Heritage Museum - Dec. 28
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Gold Figure Eight Glyph - Adria Arch
The Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum will have a morning of Drawing in the John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-5401553677401873272010-12-06T12:33:00.001-05:002010-12-06T14:15:14.922-05:00Museum Plans Extended Hours on Sat. Dec. 11he Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum will have extended hours on Saturday, December 11th. The museum will be open from 10 AM - 4PM, to coincide with big grand celebration of the re-opening of the Brighton Library. Several special activities and programs are planned as well. The Museum will display its literary treasures form its historical collection and will also be displaying many of its John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-75826138137015667422010-10-27T18:25:00.017-04:002010-11-16T11:58:29.697-05:00"Exuberance" Gets Underway on Nov. 12th
Artist Marjorie Kaye (Left)
Artist Adria Arch (left)
Artist Tamara Major (left)
The Opening Reception for "exuberance" was on November 12th.
Artist Arnold Trachtman (right)
The opening, with of lots wine and cheese, attracted many visitors to view the art and talk to all ten artists. The exhibit runs through December. The Exhibit was recommended on Artscope Magazine's Facebook Site as John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-2660089139270345542010-10-15T17:01:00.009-04:002010-11-27T13:14:24.240-05:00Arts & Crafts Fair - Nov. 13 -14
One of the very popular original-design greeting cards by Susanna Hilfer
The Big Indoor Arts and Crafts Fair was a big success. Many happy shoppers and artists/crafters. It was a wonderful time for all. To see the big story in the Allston-Brighton TAB (Heritage Museum Hosts Its First Fair), click HERE.
Artist and Crafters included:
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"Fran Gardino and Clement Liu are two Brighton residents who share a lot in common. Both are photographers. Both have lived in Brighton for more than 25 years, and both have photos featured in the Allston-Brighton Heritage Museum’s newest exhibit, “Sporting Traditions"
Read the full John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-52846276934688493682010-09-20T10:32:00.001-04:002010-09-20T10:33:58.392-04:00Sporting Traditions - Good Beginning
Clement Liu (Left) discussing his art
Fran Gardino (right) talking to TAB reporter
Good beginning to the "Sporting Traditions" exhibit. The opening reception attracted a good crowd, with lots of positive comments for the two artists - Fran Gardino and Clement Liu, who were both there to answer questions. The Allston-Brighton TAB came too and interviewed the two artists. Exhibits ends John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-22796423035323229532010-09-14T17:17:00.001-04:002010-09-14T17:19:04.949-04:00"Sporting Traditions" Exhibit opens Sept. 18thSee the Exhibit flyer here:
Exhibit Flyer
It's a new photography exhibit featuring the photos of Fran Gardino and Clement Liu, two established Brighton photographers.
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To view the e-flyer click:
HEREJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-61503883887251532852010-07-09T22:34:00.000-04:002010-07-09T22:34:15.103-04:00Art Sale on July 10th - moved indoorsDue to possible rain on Saturday morning (July 10), the Big Art Sale and Show with 25 artists and hundreds of artworks has moved indoors into the Large Hall in the Museum's Building. Show runs from 10 am - 1 pm. Lots of great deals on original paintings, drawings, photographs and crafts.
John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-38648820559559225212010-07-05T17:55:00.000-04:002010-07-05T17:55:53.257-04:00Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum --- MA USA: Program Schedule Announced for ART in BLOOM ExhibitBrighton-Allston Heritage Museum --- MA USA: Program Schedule Announced for ART in BLOOM ExhibitJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-78405732781101534442010-06-14T09:59:00.005-04:002010-07-07T08:52:33.788-04:00Program Schedule Announced for ART in BLOOM Exhibit The Museum has just organized a full schedule of events - including Friday evening openings and additional Saturday hours, Family Days, A Battle of Bunker Hill Celebration, Artist and Curator Gallery talks, Garden talks, poetry readings, an outdoor art show and sale to coincide with the Brighton Center Garden tour on July 10, films - including "Dirt:the Movie" on June 30 at 7PM, a planting day, John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-86220430980570884162010-05-24T15:20:00.012-04:002010-05-27T16:34:05.252-04:00Art in Bloom Opens to Great ReviewsThe Art in Bloom, with 8 artists and 75 paintings, sculptures and floral arrangements, opened on Saturday, May 22nd. Over 100 people viewed the exhibit with a horticultural, garden and green space theme from the 19th century to the 21st century. The artists include: Julie Hom-Mandell John McCarthy, Pat O'Brien, Shelley Reed, Kathryn Sanfilippo, Barbara Sawin, Maggie Schmidt and Phillip Spinks. John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-29050157670657204352010-04-06T15:00:00.010-04:002010-05-18T22:07:18.863-04:00ART IN BLOOM Exhibit - Opening May 22A new exhibit - ART IN Brighton-Allston BLOOM- featuring 8 local established visual artists will open on Saturday, May 22. The opening reception is from 2-4 PM. The exhibit, which will run through July 17, will highlight the history and present day issues and interest in horticulture, gardening and green space themes in Allston and Brighton.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-49659733305678686332010-03-18T13:29:00.005-04:002010-04-06T14:59:59.165-04:00"Seeing & Sensing Art" ends sucessful run!The exhibit ended March 13, but during the 7 week run, at least 500 visitors enjoyed 70 artwoks by 20 artists. Although most of the artworks are going back to the owners/artists, several of the pieces were sold to private buyers. Also, several of the artworks will remain on display for a few more weeks. So, come by and take a look if you've not had a chance yet. In addition to the 500 visitorsJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-46689206413458390832010-03-03T15:01:00.002-05:002010-03-20T08:56:08.591-04:00Feb. 27 Party Slideshow (Double-click here)This slideshow by Richard Sullivan requires a free Yahoo/Snapfish account sign in.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-90511320270355695552010-03-02T06:31:00.008-05:002010-03-12T08:59:37.370-05:00Big crowd celebrates 3rd Anniversary of MuseumOn Saturday afternoon, February 27th, over 140 people of all ages gathered at the Veronica Smith's Auditorium and the Heritage Museum. The crowd was treated to violin music from Rebecca Katsenes and Gerry Mortis, lots of food, drink and desserts, special remarks and congratulations from City Councillor Mark Ciommo and State Representative Kevin Honan. Also in attendance was Secretary of State John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-43438274961651585612010-02-11T14:24:00.004-05:002010-02-16T10:46:56.105-05:00Anniversary Party set for Feb. 27http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddwhrn65_256gm922ndgBig Party set for Saturday, February 27th from 2-5 PM in the Large Auditorium at the Veronica Smith Senior Center and the Museum both at 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. Click above for all the details of Food, Drink, Desserts, Live Music and two great exhibits -Brighton Transformed and Seeing & Sensing Art. It's also a Benefit for the Allston-Brighton John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-39308215591663225882010-01-24T08:41:00.021-05:002010-02-17T16:29:31.979-05:00Opening Reception Attracts Large CrowdThe opening reception for "Seeing & Sensing Art: Allston, Brighton & Beyond" attracted at least 150 people of all ages on January 23rd. The exhibit, which will run through March 13, includes over 70 artworks from 20 artists. Many of the artists were present at the opening to greet and meet the many visitors. Many of the art works are for sale by the artists and reportedly at least 3 pieces John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-28589896775225869042010-01-04T19:54:00.002-05:002010-01-04T19:56:15.159-05:00Seeing & Sensing Art: Allston, Brighton & BeyondExhibition opens Saturday, January 23 with a reception from 2-4 PM. The public is invited.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-16074987733663165602009-11-27T09:50:00.010-05:002009-12-25T20:31:23.393-05:00New Art Exhibition PlannedThe 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 23 - March 13, 2010. It will include original 2-dimensional art works in all media John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-84233913996125414722009-03-12T14:13:00.023-04:002009-03-26T21:49:26.759-04:00Fanny Fern Read-A-Thon- March 26Fanny 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-72805965116746098872009-02-28T17:52:00.007-05:002009-03-05T09:51:14.723-05:00Second Anniversary Party - Big Success!!The 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 thatJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-26722250591966667412009-02-23T11:34:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:35:03.156-05:00Women of Vision Joins FacebookJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-27597852838543141232009-02-17T16:27:00.007-05:002009-03-11T10:17:44.003-04:00Museum Guide Training held on March 5The 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-69049131473407455912009-02-02T16:33:00.013-05:002009-02-23T12:02:59.907-05:00Second Anniversary Party at the Museum - Feb. 28Everyone 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://John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-38334437971946446012009-01-11T10:37:00.006-05:002009-01-26T16:30:56.896-05:00Susan B. Anthony visits to Allston's Honan LibraryOn 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-37479818376754306002009-01-11T10:10:00.002-05:002009-01-11T10:19:39.723-05:00Museum Committee MeetsThe 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-76522232347179017332008-06-02T17:04:00.004-04:002008-06-08T16:02:25.823-04:00Boston Sunday Globe Recommends "Women of Vision"The 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.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-36062104019721582342008-05-29T14:22:00.006-04:002008-05-30T08:48:30.949-04:00Opening Reception Draws 150 peopleThe 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 &John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-90356835535134478472008-04-25T11:19:00.008-04:002008-05-18T06:14:51.391-04:00Help Build the "Women of Vision" ExhibitionThe 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 twoJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-5928349924362265272008-04-04T12:43:00.002-04:002008-04-04T12:48:13.425-04:00Boston Bulletin Story about the MuseumSee 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=.comJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-7456583565946377882008-04-04T12:31:00.005-04:002008-04-07T19:57:56.247-04:00"Women of Vision" Exhibition coming May 28The 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-89087865344716233242008-02-17T12:52:00.010-05:002008-03-12T14:37:10.968-04:00Huge Indoor Flea MarketThe 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-63242520060726087392008-02-07T15:50:00.000-05:002008-02-07T16:00:03.161-05:00Training for Museum Guides20 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 generalJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-40312166149069904532008-02-02T10:20:00.001-05:002008-02-02T10:25:08.791-05:00Two Meetings set for Feb. 9Both 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-90302377128378658292008-02-02T10:10:00.000-05:002008-02-02T10:20:26.586-05:00Museum Visitors Hit 1,116 for 2007Attendance 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-78818568545103330532008-01-24T12:31:00.000-05:002008-01-24T12:32:57.311-05:00Next General Museum Meeting - Jan. 26th 1PMThe 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-5315469817718135192008-01-23T09:28:00.001-05:002008-01-30T07:02:00.428-05:00New England Patriots Have Allston-Brighton RootsThe 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.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-6442172669634946182008-01-18T18:11:00.000-05:002008-02-07T16:02:19.202-05:00Three Programs and Receptions set for the MuseumSee 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-53676834561922387462008-01-14T18:10:00.000-05:002008-01-16T14:12:31.903-05:00Jan. 12th Meetings at the MuseumThe 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-70882933353448451212008-01-11T14:52:00.000-05:002008-01-31T13:28:43.944-05:00Boston Globe SidekickThe 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/sidekickJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-30753261319918160922008-01-11T14:39:00.000-05:002008-01-25T19:16:54.426-05:00Museum Guide TrainingThere 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=pdfJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-24732265116009935862008-01-11T14:31:00.000-05:002008-01-13T07:44:13.517-05:00Catholic Daughters of St. ColumbskilleJohn 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.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-26072832163854673372007-12-16T10:42:00.000-05:002007-12-16T10:46:50.530-05:00Attendance at the MuseumAfter 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 John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-57237646442140934702007-12-16T10:32:00.000-05:002007-12-16T10:40:54.074-05:00Current ExhibitionsThe “Bull Market” exhibition, the story that traces the rise, prominence and decline of the cattle industry in Brighton will continue until March 31, 2008. It will then be taken down to make way for the new women’s heritage exhibition. “Brighton Transformed” the permanent exhibition continues in the Main Gallery. This gallery also will include a new bicentennial exhibit.John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-10587074914202293562007-12-16T10:29:00.000-05:002007-12-16T10:32:06.056-05:00Museum Guides Still NeededEven though the Museum has 48 Museum Guides, new guides are always needed. Guides are asked to volunteer for a two-hour shift and will be paired with one other guide. Guides report that the time spent is very enjoyable as it’s a great way to learn more about Brighton and Allston and meet new people. Anyone interested in being trained to greet visitors can contact Louise Bonar, the Museum Guide John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-70581716608396282972007-12-16T10:22:00.000-05:002007-12-16T10:29:09.580-05:00Heritage Museum Seeks New ArtifactsThe museum is eager to become the depository of all aspects of the history and heritage of Brighton and Allston. Suggested categories for present and past residents to consider: business products, household items, dishes, musical instruments, paintings, quilts, dolls, toys, farm tools, glassware, industrial tools, textiles, uniforms, war and political memorabilia to name a few. Home movies, John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-53862196142135153822007-12-16T10:14:00.001-05:002008-01-11T14:50:52.732-05:002008 CalendarsThe 2008 calendar, produced by the Brighton-Allston Historical Society and Heritage Museum is still available, but the limited supply is quickly going. The calendar highlights 14 landmarks in Brighton and Allston and includes numerous commemorative dates important to Brighton-Allston. It is a great collector's item and makes a great gift. All proceeds from the sale of the calendar go to support John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-49718949215880247252007-12-16T10:07:00.000-05:002007-12-16T10:09:39.853-05:00Coming ProgramsMany programs are being planned for 2008 for the museum, the Smith Center Auditorium and the Brighton Congregational Church. Highlights include a one-year anniversary ceremony at the museum on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Also being planned are receptions around the theme of horticultural history and the recently completed 2007 bicentennial year. A lecture series is also planned. The full John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-88589855103494693862007-12-16T10:05:00.000-05:002007-12-16T10:06:23.806-05:00Women's Heritage ExhibitionThe Women’s Heritage Committee is continuing its ambitious schedule. After conducting a PowerPoint presentation last May on the 17 key women in Brighton-Allston’s History, the group is planning a major exhibition for the Winship Gallery to open in late May. A detailed guide to the 17 women will also accompany the exhibition. The next meeting of the committee is January 12th at 2:00 pm at the John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-52420720053984083952007-12-16T09:42:00.000-05:002007-12-16T09:45:50.212-05:00Museum Guides HononedThree Museum guides will recognized for providing the highest number of volunteer hours at the museum. They included Nancy O’Hara, Dick Marques and Shirley Penchuck. 48 guides staff the museum and assist visitors to have an enjoyable experience when the museum is open Tuesday through Friday and the 2nd and 4th SaturdaysJohn Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667629252769687443.post-7724085154513824222007-12-15T09:34:00.001-05:002007-12-16T10:02:20.243-05:00Reception at the MuseumOn November 28th, the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum at 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue conducted a celebratory reception at the museum attended by 50 people. The evening reception was planned by the Museum Events Committee, led by co-chairs Louise Bonar and Sharon Cayley. This event was in honor of the many individuals, organizations and businesses that have donated or loaned museum artifacts, John Quatralenoreply@blogger.com0