| Creative Economy Forum Here Friday | |
On Friday, February 25, from 9-11 am, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and MassINC are hosting a "Gateway Cities Creative Economy Roundtable" right here in Haverhill, at the former Antiques Market, 90 Washington Street. Businesses, culture-oriented nonprofits, artists, and citizens interested in the city's revitalization should all attend this important gathering. Please RSVP to Neluka Levy or call 617-727-3668 x231. Hear about the impact of the cultural sector and the results other cities like ours have achieved--and network with others who will be making a difference this year, especially through the Adams Implementation Grant initiative. Tomorrow's Haverhill Gazette will carry a guest column by Alice Mann exploring the meaning of the cultural economy for our city. |
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Team Plans for 2011 |
 Work will continue at our March 14 meeting to define Team Haverhill objectives for 2011. Next steps on continuing projects (such as Essex Gateway Mural, River Ruckus, Recycling, Mentoring, and Farmers Market) will be on the agenda, along with possible new ventures related to a downtown cultural center, Merrimack Street revitalization, and longer-term planning toward a continuous recreational loop from bridge to bridge. Meeting is at 7 pm, Pentucket Bank Community Room, 1 Merrimack Street (rear entrance). |
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Oscar Night Mural Benefit, February 27 |
Oscar Night Out in Haverhill, February 27, 7-11 pm:
Watch the Academy Awards with your friends and neighbors at Archie's Place, 46 Washington Street. Appetizers included; cash bar. Dress up, or hip casual, come and join the stars! Tickets are $25 at the door, $20 in advance, and may be purchased at NMTW Community Credit Union, 20 Cushing Avenue. For tickets by mail, see below.
Also to Benefit the Mural: Wine Dinner at Keon's Sunday, April 3, 6 pm. Sip sparkling wine as guests gather, then sit down for a deligtfully designed menu with paired wines and expert commentary. Your $80 contribution includes gratuity, so the cost is quite competitive for a fine dining experience. Only 30 seats remain, and tickets must be purchased by mail in advance. (When the seats are filled, other checks will be returned.) Don't miss an exceptional experience!
Tickets by mail for either event: Please make your check to "GHCC CAEF" and mark the name of the event (Oscar Night Benefit or Wine Dinner Benefit) on your check. Send to: Essex Gateway Mural, c/o Tim Jordan, 167 Kingsbury Avenue, Bradford, MA 01835. |
| Inspiring Award Ceremony February 4 |
 | | Rep Dempsey, Sen Baddour, TH Leaders |
A large delegation of Team Haverhill members turned out to receive a 2011 Commonwealth Award for Creative Community, from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Representative Brian Dempsey made the presentation, assisted by State Senator Steven Baddour. Governor Patrick kicked off the event with powerful remarks about the role of arts and culture in society--video can be accessed by clicking the governor's image on our home page: Home Page. |
| HCC Event and Contest "Make Some Noise" |
 | | Mark Hayden |
The Haverhill Cultural Council's recent benefit--A Taste of Creative Haverhill on Feb 12--was an extraordinary success! Well over 200 people turned out to support their newest project, Make Some Noise, a free, 16-week performing arts series in downtown public spaces every Thursday starting in July. The Tap's owner and general manager (John Fahamian and Sharon Cohen) donated the space, which will also be used for the public Creative Economy Forum on February 25. Others major sponsors included Harbor Sweets Handmade Chocolates and MS Walker's Wines and Spirits. Local saxophonist Mike Cesati and blues guitarist Paul Prue serenaded the crowd. A special guest appearance by local favorite Elle Gallo made this a true community event.
The HCC is also sponsoring a "Make Some Noise Facebook Contest" where participants can "make some noise" for the arts by uploading a photo or 1-second video online. The entries will be judged in three categories: Most Creative Noise, Best Group Noise, and Funniest Noise. The contest runs until July 1 and winners will be "crowned" on July 7, after the premiere performance of Make Some Noise. To enter, log in to a Facebook account and search for Make Some Noise.
February 12 was an encouraging launch for a new and vibrant arts and culture sector this year. Make Some Noise is part of a strategic endeavor to utilize the arts as a catalyst for economic growth. Places like Lowell, Newburyport, New Bedford, and Pittsfield have all seen substantial revitalization because the arts are supported, featured, and promoted. |
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Other Upcoming Events | |
Thursday February 24, 10-1: Pastfinders Feb Vacation Event, Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln. Games, stories, crafts, and a Buttonwoods Museum scavenger hunt will bring our sixteenth president to life. And what's a party without birthday cake and ice cream? Info
Friday, March 25, 7 pm: Film "No Impact Man". Free presentation of this "green" feature film at Universalist-Unitarian Church, 15 Kenoza Avenue. www.uuhaverhill.org.
April 1, 2, 8, 9: Clue--The Musical. Spotlight Playhouse at Maria's Restaurant. For more information and tickets click here: Tickets |
| About Team Haverhill | |
Team Haverhill is an independent, volunteer action group dedicated to making Haverhill a better place to live, learn, work and play. We pursue this purpose by fostering civic dialogue, organizing hands-on projects, creating a more informed public, and advocating for positive change. Most months of the year, we meet on the second Monday from 7-9 pm in the Community Room of Pentucket Bank on Merrimack Street (use parking lot entrance). Anyone is welcome to attend a meeting. For more information about us, visit www.teamhaverhill.org. Questions and comments can be emailed to team.haverhill@comcast.net. |
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Our meeting in March is at the Pentucket Bank Community Room at One Merrimack Street (older building). Use rear entrance facing the parking deck.
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