Saturday, December 10 from 10:30-2:30′ish

Refreshments served Learn more here or find out more about sadie’s here.

Check out some of the crafty crafters:

Georgia Gersh - Fine Jewelry and Folk Art

Ruth Scotch - Decoupage, Rock ‘n Roll coasters and more!

James Timberlake - Book Author signing his latest works!

Deb Hickey - Fine Art that you’ve got to see to believe!

Monkey Shines Studios - The Ultimate Sock Monkey and Friends!

Melissa Oothout - The Best Damn Floral Artist Alive creating your unique Holiday Wreaths!

With Special Appearances by Sujata Gorkhali, Manuela Igel, Ella Cadena, Carla Dorato and Aleta Sosa!

Don’t have time to do it at ARTBEAT?

Artbeat’s Valentine Collage Pack brings families all the fun of this timeless craft with none of the fuss. Our hand-assembled kit includes everything needed – hearts, doilies, sparkles, and even glue – to make more than 20 unique Valentines, enough for an entire classroom (and a few grandparents).

About the video

Business owners in Capitol Square in East Arlington, MA, are enthusiastic about their business district, so much so that they decided to sing about it.

It started with Jan Whitted,  from ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Studio, who likes to rewrite song lyrics (and once did so for the Boston Pops). She wrote  lyrics to “Let It Snow” that extol Capitol Square as the best place to shop and dine, and shared them with fellow business owners who work together to plan monthly and seasonal events for the area.

Marc Gurton, the owner of 13FOREST Gallery volunteered to help record the song.  He recruited Eileen Ani, also from 13FOREST, Brian Phillips from Maxima Gift Center, and Andrai Whitted from ARTBEAT. The four met at the landmark Capitol Theatre and sang in the new ice cream parlor recently built inside the historic lobby.  East Arlington resident Walter Locke volunteered to videotape the carolers, and the video will air on local cable station ACMi.TV.

The result, an a cappella showcase of collegial enthusiasm, is an example of community spirit that proves that life—even with a frightful economy—is quite delightful.

Caroling andTree lighting 4:30 PM at the Summit House

Classic Christmas Cartoons CapitolTheatre (1:30 and 4:00)

Make ornaments with the Elves ARTBEAT (1:00 – 5:00)

Artisan Craft Fair flora restaurant (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Holiday Shopping Specials! 13FOREST,Artwear, Sadie’s, Clay Dreams, Maxima,ARTBEAT, Sabatino’s

Raffle – you could WIN a gift basket from Capitol Square!

Dinner at flora…local art at 13FOREST…style at Artwear…funky socks at Sadie’s…a play date in the ARTBEAT Studio….dinner at Kathmandu Spice…gifts at Maxima… …and more!

PURCHASE TICKETS AT PARTICIPATING STORES

First Lights Sponsored by: Cambridge Savings Bank Leader Bank • Winslow Architects

participating businesses:

Za flora Sadie’s Artwear Barismo Clay Dreams Capitol Theatre Giles Fine Wine Capitol Creamery Ristorante Olivio Kathmandu Spice Continentale Salon Cambridge Savings Bank Sabatino’s Italian Kitchen Marbella Kitchen & Bath ARTBEAT Creativity Store Quebrada Baking Company

ARTBEAT Creativity Store & Studio

Classic Christmas Cartoons

Capitol Theatre, shows at 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM

Holiday Craft Fair

Flora Restaurant 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, free cider & cookies jewelry, art prints, sock monkeys, wreaths, and more

Holiday Treats

White Star Cookies at Quebrada Sweets & Refreshments also served at Maxima,13FOREST, Artwear,Sadie’s,ARTBEAT

Shopping Specials

Sadie’s: 10% off bags & wallets Artwear: 20% off storewide Clay Dreams: 20% off holiday items 13FOREST: Holiday Sale Kickoff – 10%-20% off Maxima Gift Center: 20% off storewide ARTBEAT: Free $10 gift certificate with $25 purchase Sabatino’s: Free wrap with large pizza

13FOREST Gallery Maxima Gift Center

Leader Bank

Saturday, December 4 1:00 – 5:00 P M TOYS FOR TOTS Collected at Cambridge Savings Bank during banking hours

Special Thanks to Bessette Realty and Bushy Trees (324 Mass Ave at Walgreens)

11/18 Third Thurs, 7-9 pm – Opening Reception

11/28 Sunday – Holiday Hours Begin

12/4 Sat, 12-4 pm – First Lights in Capitol Square

12/16 Third Thurs, 7-9 pm – Holiday Party

Plenty 2010 is our third annual roundup of the best work local and regional artists have to offer.  Opening Thursday, November 18 with a reception from 7-9 pm, our salon style holiday show features new work by over 40 local artists.Plenty celebrates the many talented artists found around Boston and beyond.  All types of media are represented including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, wood construction, and a few odd pieces that defy categorization.

Works in the show are modest in size and budget and make great holiday gifts.  Our collection of handmade ceramics, jewelry, woodwork and even stuffed animals will also be in abundance.  And if you can’t make our opening reception, please join us for some holiday cheer at our Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 16 from 7-9 pm.

More info at http://13forest.com/

Start off at ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Studio, where you can decorate a sturdy trick-or-treat bag with colorfully creepy and glow-in-the-dark designs.  Continue to Marbella Kitchen and Bath to be greeted by popcorn ghosts. Collect a bagful of treats from participating businesses along Mass Ave from Orvis Rd to Amsden St.

Trick or Treat in Capitol Square: Merchants offer free crafts and goodies

Stop by artbeat to purchase supplies or register for a Ukrainian egg decorating class.

Share the joys of springtime by making PYSANKY – eggs decorated in the Ukrainian tradition. In this two-hour class, we will teach the techniques used in the Ukraine and other Slavic countries to create colorful designs on eggs. Learn how to use beeswax as a resist, and then layer colors of your choosing to achieve intricate results. Learn More