2009 April | Northshore Magazine

Keisha Nash Whitaker, shown with girls from Girls Incorporated of Lynn, has been named Ambassador of Girls Incorporated of Lynn. Keisha is the 2009 Stong, Smart and Bold Honoree at the Girls, Inc. Annual Celebration, presented by Old Neighborhood Foods, on April 16 at the Danversport Yacht Club.

Keisha Nash Whitaker has been named the Ambassador of Girls Incorporated of Lynn. The mother of three girls (Autumn, 17, Sonnet, 12, and True, 10) Keisha is the wife of Oscar-winning actor/ director/ producer, Forest Whitaker. Keisha is a shining example of dreaming big and bold with confidence and style. Formerly a model with the prestigious Ford NY and Elite agencies, Keisha’s flair for fashion and eye for style have made her a must-see in Vogue, In Style, WWD, Essence, Entertainment Weekly, and Harpers Bazaar. Even though Keisha relocated to the west coast, she never lost touch with her North Shore roots and desire to give back to her hometown of Lynn, Massachusetts and Girls Inc.
“Keisha is such a great role model for our girls and a true symbol of what Girls. Inc. represents. She loves spending time with the girls and inspires them to dream big and believe in themselves. We are thrilled that she will serve as the 2009 Strong, Smart and Bold Honoree and the official Ambassador of Girls Inc. of Lynn,” says Patricia A. Driscoll, Executive Director.

Along with appearing in a public service announcement and speaking with the media about the positive impact of Girls Inc. of Lynn, Whitaker will join the organization at various events and continue to trumpet the mission and message of the organization in the region and throughout the nation. Her favorite part of her role is hanging out with the girls and talking to them about their dreams. “I remember being a young girl growing up on the North Shore and how wonderful it was to find support at Girls Inc. I am grateful to have the opportunity to give back to Girls Inc. and hope that my involvement will inspire others to get involved,” says Whitaker.

She shares her magic touch with other charitable causes as well. In addition to Girls Inc. of Lynn, she is a member of the Cedar Sinai’s Brain Trust. Both Keisha and her husband Forest are on the Honorary Committee of Artists for a New South Africa and also support Hope North, an orphanage based in Northern Uganda that cares for misplaced child soldiers from the war. “We are proud of Keisha Nash Whitaker and grateful to her contribution to Girls Inc. Lynn and the lives of our girls,” says Driscoll.

The mission of Girls, Inc. of Lynn is to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold by meeting the needs of girls in the community, developing girls’ capacity to overcome the effects of discrimination and be self-sufficient, responsible members of the community, and to serve as a vigorous advocate for all girls. For more information, visit www.girlsinclynn.org.

20th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament

Title: 20th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
Location: Bass Rocks Golf Club – Gloucester
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Description: The Twentieth Annual Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament to benefit the Chamber’s Business/Education Collaborative and Scholarship Fund will be held on Monday, May 4th, 2009 at the Bass Rocks Golf Club in Gloucester.

The afternoon promises a good time for all with a shot gun start at 1pm. Play will follow a best ball scramble format, so golfers of all abilities can be accommodated. The $175 golfer registration fee includes a cart, green fees, club house facilities, special gift and a gala buffet awards dinner in the newly renovated clubhouse.

Prizes for Gross and Net, closest to the pin, longest drive, and closest to the line will be awarded. Two lucky players will have a shot at making $2,500 in the Putting Contest. The grand prize for the first hole-in-one on the second hole is a new Pontiac Solstice compliments of Sudbay Motors.

Golfers may register as individuals or in a foursome.

Six levels of sponsorship are offered to area businesses. Tournament sponsorship levels range from $75 to $2,000 with several options in between. The Cape Ann Chamber is also pleased to announce Sam Park and Company, LLC has agreed to be a Platinum sponsor for the event. Prospective golfers and sponsors should call the Chamber office at: (978) 283-1601.

For additional information, please visit: www.capeannchamber.com

Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2009-05-04

Mommies Who Shop

Title: Mommies Who Shop
Location: Regis College – Weston
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Description: Visit the Regis College, located at 235 Wellesley Street in Weston on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 from 6pm-10pm.

Peruse a selection of handcrafted clothes, art, toys, books and gear for babies, kids and expecting moms by up-and-coming artists and designers.

Complimentary Spa treatments, wine bar, door prizes, silent auction, and more!

For more information, please email: info@mommieswhoshop.com, or visit: www.mommieswhoshop.com

Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-06-10
End Time: 22:00

Mommies Who Shop

Title: Mommies Who Shop
Location: Hamilton Wenham Community Center – Hamilton
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Description: Visit the Hamilton Wenham Community Center, located at 284 Bay Road in Hamilton on Thursday, May 7th, 2009 from 6pm-10pm.

Peruse a selection of handcrafted clothes, art, toys, books and gear for babies, kids and expecting moms by up-and-coming artists and designers.

Complimentary Spa treatments, wine bar, door prizes, silent auction, and more!

For more information, please email: info@mommieswhoshop.com, or visit: www.mommieswhoshop.com

Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-05-07
End Time: 22:00

North Shore Locations Vie for Grant

This is a bit of a cross-post since we posted the press release in our News section yesterday but I thought it was worth mentioning here, as well.

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation launched the Partners in Preservation program yesterday, an initiative that provides $1 million in restoration grants to local historic sites. One site among a list of 25 will be chosen for a grant based on a popular vote via the Web. That’s where you come in. Four sites from the North Shore have been included in the list of 25. Here they are:

Crane Estate, Ipswich
Lowell’s Boat Shop, Amesbury
Salem Old Town Hall, Salem
Schooner Adventure, Gloucester

You can cast one vote per day online at: www.PartnersinPreservation.com now through May 17th, 2009.

Happy voting!

FOUR Unique North Shore Historic Locations are Competing for the “Partners in Preservation” $1 Million Grant!

GREATER BOSTON AREA – April 14, 2009 – American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation hosted a press conference at Faneuil Hall to launch the community-based Partners in Preservation program in the Greater Boston area, an initiative that provides $1 million in restoration grants to local historic sites. Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino were on hand to launch this innovative online program. Partners in Preservation encourages local residents and people across the country to participate by voting for their favorite historic place from a diverse slate of 25 sites across the Greater Boston area.

At the press conference, the 25 sites eligible to receive funding were unveiled for the first time!

The program was officially launched at Historic Faneuil Hall with The Honorable Deval L. Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts; The Honorable Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of the City of Boston; Richard Brown, Vice President, Philanthropy, American Express; David Brown, Executive Vice President, National Trust for Historic Preservation; Wendy Nicholas, Director, National Trust for Historic Preservation Northeast Office; and representatives of the 25 sites.

“Historic preservation not only protects our heritage, it also stimulates the economy by creating jobs in travel and tourism throughout the Commonwealth,” said The Honorable Deval L. Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts and Co-Chair of the Partners in Preservation Advisory Committee.

As noted during the press conference, research has shown that the rehabilitation of historic buildings generates as much if not more employment than new construction. Preservation also infuses money into the economy by purchasing materials needed to complete projects.

The Greater Boston area is the fourth region to host the Partners in Preservation program and receive funding from American Express, which previously supported preservation projects in San Francisco, Chicago and New Orleans. Together, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are redefining preservation across the country through the Partners in Preservation program.

“Greater Boston’s central role in the founding of our nation, and the important place it holds in telling America’s tale, make it a perfect place for the Partners in Preservation program,” said the Honorable Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of the City of Boston and Co-Chair of the Partners in Preservation Advisory Committee.

“Through the Partners in Preservation program, we seek to spotlight historic sites in Greater Boston, drive local tourism and business, while saving pieces of history,” said Timothy J. McClimon, President, American Express Foundation. “Every vote counts towards providing a better future for Greater Boston’s historic treasures. We encourage everyone to vote online daily and help us choose the winning sites to receive grant funding.”

“We work with communities to save the places that matter to them,” said David J. Brown, Executive Vice President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Partners in Preservation provides a way for individuals living in the Boston area to actively participate in the work to save our heritage. By helping us give away a million dollars for preservation, they are creating a lasting legacy for this community,” added Brown.

People can cast one vote per day online at: www.PartnersinPreservation.com now through May 17th, 2009.

The winner of the popular vote is guaranteed funding. Additional grants will be awarded on June 16th, 2009 to a number of the other sites after review by an Advisory Committee comprised of Greater Boston civic and preservation leaders, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In total, $1 million in preservation grants will be awarded.

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation used specific criteria to select the chosen 25 diverse historic sites, including their historic, architectural and cultural significance, demonstrated community support, ability to complete a preservation project by December 2010, and potential to contribute to tourism or community development. They range from cultural centers to maritime treasures.

The 25 selected historic places in Greater Boston are as follows:

Crane Estate, Ipswich
Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, South End
Edgell Memorial Library, Framingham
Eliot Congregational Church of Roxbury
Jose Matéo Ballet Theater, Cambridge
Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, Concord
Lowell’s Boat Shop, Amesbury
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Museum of African American History, Beacon Hill
National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth
Norfolk County Agricultural High School Dairy Barn, Walpole
New England Aquarium, Boston
Norfolk Grange Hall, Norfolk
Old North Church, North End
Old Ship Meeting House, Hingham
Paragon Carousel, Hull
Paul Revere House, North End
Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown
Salem Old Town Hall, Salem
Schooner Adventure, Gloucester
St. Joseph’s High School, Coalition for a Better Acre, Lowell
St. Peter’s Church, Dorchester
United First Parish Church, Quincy
VillaVictoria Center for the Arts, South End
Vilna Shul, Beacon Hill

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation encourage all Greater Boston residents, and people who care about Greater Boston, to cast their vote April 14th – May 17th, 2009. The public can vote once daily until Midnight on May 17th, 2009. A public Open House at all 25 sites will be held the weekend of May 2nd – 3rd, 2009, to allow the community an opportunity to tour and learn more about each of the historic sites. Hours, exclusive American Express merchant offers and additional information can be found on the Partners in Preservation website at: www.PartnersinPreservation.com.

The Advisory Committee will hold a closed-door session to review the candidates on June 9th, 2009. The recipients will be announced at a press conference on June 16th, 2009.

About the Partners in Preservation Program:
Launched in 2006, Partners in Preservation is a program in which American Express, in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, pledged $5.5 million over a five-year period toward preserving historic places throughout the United States. American Express has already allocated $2.4 million in preservation grants, which has allowed recipients to make significant progress in achieving their preservation goals.

In this partnership, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation seek to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of historic preservation in the United States and to preserve America’s historic and cultural landmarks. The program also seeks to inspire long-term support from local citizens for the historic places at the heart of their communities.

About American Express: American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a leading global payments and travel company founded in 1850.

Historic preservation has long been the hallmark of American Express’ involvement in the community, reflecting its recognition of the contribution of sites and monuments to a sense of national and local identity and the role that their preservation can play in attracting visitors and revitalizing neighborhoods. As early as 1983, American Express launched a cause-related marketing effort that raised $1.7 million for the preservation of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. From 1996 to 2005, American Express contributed more than $10 million to help preserve 126 historic sites in 62 countries from the World Monuments Watch List of the 100 Most Endangered Sites. In June 2006, the company announced the American Express Partners in Preservation initiative, with the National Trust for Historic Preservation as its partner in the U.S. and the World Monuments Fund as its partner internationally.

About the National Trust for Historic Preservation: The National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.PreservationNation.org) is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history – and the important moments of everyday life – took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, DC, nine regional and field offices—including the Northeast Office in Boston—29 historic sites, and partner organizations in all 50 states, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories.

Small Business Town Hall Meeting

Title: Small Business Town Hall Meeting
Location: The Enterprise Center – Salem State College – Salem, MA
Description: All are invited a Small Business Town Hall meeting at the Enterprise Center on April 16th, 2009 from 8am-9:30am.
The meeting is being held by the State Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. State officials are interested in hearing from you about the challenges small and mid-sized businesses face and how the state can assist them in their business efforts. Accompanying Andre Porter, Executive Director of the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, will be representatives of other state agencies who will speak about state resources available to small and mid-sized businesses.

The meeting is sponsored by the Enterprise Center, the Small Business Development Center, the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, and the North Shore Alliance for Economic Development.

For registration, or for more information, please visit: www.enterprisectr.org/ofrelatedinterest161.html

Advance registration is required.

In addition, a special workshop will be offered, “From Unemployment to Entrepreneurship” on April 15th from 10am-12pm at the Enterprise Center. The special workshop is aimed towards anyone who is unemployed and interested in starting their own business.

Start Date: 2009-04-15
Start Time: 8:00
End Date: 2009-04-16
End Time: 12:00

Gigi’s of Andover Launches New Designer Consignment Closet

ANDOVER – April 14, 2009 – In this down economy, women are looking for ways to keep their style current while dealing with their shrinking wallets. Gigi’s announces the launch of their new Chic Consignment Closet, the creative way for recessionistas to turn their closets into cash or maintain their chicness on a diminished budget. Located in Gigi’s boutique, the Chic Consignment Closet offers new and gently used designer dresses, jeans, handbags, jewelry and shoes at 1/3 to 1/4 of their original retail price.

“It’s very popular to shop in consignment stores now due to the economy and the demand for budget-friendly shopping alternatives.” said Lisa Nardone, Owner of Gigi’s. “ I wanted to make it more of a boutique shopping experience than a traditional consignment retail outlet. “

The Chic Consignment Closet gives women and girls a way to clean out their closets by selling their gently used designer items for cash. They accept juniors and women’s clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry and special occasion dresses such as Prom. All items have less than two years old and from contemporary designers such as Nanette Lepore, Milly, Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Theory, D&G, Coach, Louis Vuitton, Prada, True Religion, Citizens and Seven to name a few. Once items have been sold, the consignor will be paid 50% of the selling price. Whatever is not sold after 90 days is donated to charity.

“With Prom season in full bloom, we are encouraging girls to bring in their recently worn designer dresses to exchange for another dress,” said Nardone. “Most girls wear a Prom dress once and then it sits in her closet so this gives her an option to pass on the dress or swap it for a new one.”

The Chic Consignment Closet is now accepting spring and summer items by appointment on Monday’s from 10:00 and 2:00.

For more information on becoming a consignor, please contact Gigi’s at: (978) 475-1277, or visit: www.chicconsigment.com

Last Chance to View Body Politics: Maori Tattoo Today at PEM!

SALEM – Tuesday, April 14, 2009 – Acclaimed exhibition ends extended run at the Peabody Essex Museum

Only two weeks remain to view the Peabody Essex Museum’s acclaimed exhibition, Body Politics: Maori Tattoo Today. Extended by popular demand, Body Politics, closes to the public on Sunday, April 26th, 2009. The exhibition displays moko, the Maori art of facial or body tattooing, and features stunning images by Dutch-born photographer Hans Neleman. Maori moko are complex expressions of identity — personal, social and tribal. Dating back hundreds of years, the art form is undergoing a resurgence as New Zealand’s Maori reassert their cultural tradition. The exhibition of 30 large format images and several objects from the museum’s own extensive collection of Maori carvings invite an exploration of aspects of Maori design, inspiration and contemporary culture.

About the Peabody Essex Museum: The Peabody Essex Museum presents art and culture from New England and around the world. The museum’s collections are among the finest of their kind, showcasing an unrivaled spectrum of American art and architecture (including four National Historic Landmark buildings) and outstanding Asian, Asian Export, Native American, African, Oceanic, Maritime and Photography collections. In addition to its vast collections, the museum offers a vibrant schedule of changing exhibitions and a hands-on education center. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old house that is the only example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States.

HOURS: Open Tuesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 am-5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

ADMISSION: Adults $15; seniors $13; students $11. Additional admission to Yin Yu Tang: $5. Members, youth 16 and under and residents of Salem enjoy free general admission and free admission to Yin Yu Tang.

For more information, please call: (866-) 45-1876, or visit: www.pem.org

The Blue Ox Opens In Downtown Lynn

LYNN (April 2009) – The Lynn Restaurant Group (LRG) has announced the grand opening of The Blue Ox, slated for April 14, 2009. The Restaurant/Bar promises to bring quality food, service and an expanded range of dining options to Downtown Lynn, revitalizing the downtown neighborhood.

“The addition The Blue Ox further bolsters our efforts to revitalize the downtown district,” said Lynn Mayor Chip Clancy. “The Blue Ox is an example of north shore residents, reinvesting in their community and we believe the improving economy will allow the business to flourish.”

“Bringing The Blue Ox to the Downtown Lynn was truly a collaboration between parties all invested in the success of the city,” said Mark DeJoie, Principle of the Lynn Restaurant Group. “We believe that The Blue Ox brings adds a quality, affordable option to the restaurant pipeline.”

The casual American restaurant is led by Executive Chef, Matt O’Neil, formerly of No. 9 Park, Prezza and Copia in Boston. The menu boasts baby back rib appetizers, traditional soups, salads and pastas and includes burgers, grilled swordfish and hanger steak entrees, to name a few. Prices for appetizers, soups and salads range from $5-$10 and pastas and entrees from $7-$18. The restaurant serves beer, wine and cocktails.

“I’m just as much a diner as I am a chef and for me, it’s about quality food and a quality experience at a value,” said O’Neil. “I apply the same standards to my kitchen that I expect when I dine-out. This allows me to create flavorful, thoughtfully -constructed basics in a comfortable atmosphere.”

Purpose and intention flow from the kitchen and the menu to the interior of the restaurant, where paintings by acclaimed Martha’s Vineyard artist, Traeger DiPietro are on display.

Located at 191 Oxford Street in downtown Lynn, The Blue Ox will be open for dinner Tuesday- Saturday 5pm-10:30pm. The attended parking lot is free to diners.

For more information visit theblueoxlynn.com.

About Lynn Restaurant Group
The Lynn Restaurant Group, Inc., headed by Mark DeJoie, was formed by Lynn residents and local business people who believe that Lynn is in vital need of a community restaurant and meeting place in the downtown.

The Blue Ox Restaurant & Bar Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting & Reception

Title: The Blue Ox Restaurant & Bar Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting & Reception
Location: The Blue Ox Restaurant & Bar – 191 Oxford Street – Lynn
Description: The Blue Ox Restaurant & Bar will be hosting its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and Reception on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at 5pm. The Blue Ox is located at 191 Oxford Street in Lynn, MA… and all are welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact: joann@lynnareachamber.com

Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2009-04-14

Latitude Sports Clubs Supporting Causes with Spin-a-thons!

Latitude Sports Club just recently held a 24-hour Spinathon at their Methuen location on Friday, April 3rd, 2009.

Teams of twelve riders each pedaled for two hours, with each member donating $100.00 (minimum) to ride. All proceeds from the event have been donated to the William L. Lane Cancer Management Center… A great cause, and one very dear to the owner of the clubs, as he has battled (and won) against cancer this past year. This year’s spin-a-thon in Methuen rasied$ 35,000 for the William L. Lane Cancer Management Center.

Another spin-a-thon also took place at Latitude Sports Club’s Salisbury location, and raised $50,000 supporting area school athletic programs and a fight against childhood obesity.

For more information, or additional details about funding these programs, please call Eric Lever of Latitudes at: (978) 462-5662, or visit: www.latitudesportsclubs.com

Noted exceptional personel: John Grossi (owner); Eric Lever (General Manager of Latitude, Salisbury); Ralph Bagarella (General Manager of Latitude, Methuen); and Dave DeRosa (Marketing Director).

Salem Main Streets Launches Farmer’s Market Website!

MONDAY, April 13, 2009 – Salem Main Streets happily announces the return of a Farmers’ Market to historic Derby Square. Along with the announcement of the market’s return, Salem Main Streets has also just launched the market website (www.salemfarmersmarket.org), which highlights aspects of the market and will be updated regularly.

The Salem Farmers’ Market committee is made up of local volunteers and organized by Salem Main Streets, a non-profit organization. The opening day ceremonies celebrating the return of the market 375 years after Salem was first authorized to hold a weekly farmers’ market will be Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 4pm in Derby Square.

The Salem Farmers’ Market’s goal is to meet the needs of the local community for fresh local produce at a convenient location, create a weekly event that adds to the vibrant atmosphere of the downtown and support local small family farmers by providing a direct market for their produce and goods. The Farmers’ Market gives local residents the opportunity to purchase fruits and vegetables which have been picked by a local farmer at the peak of season. This preserves the nutritional content and freshness because the fruits and vegetables do not travel as far to get to your table. Shoppers have the opportunity to speak with the person growing the items to find out how it was grown. The farmers will be at Derby Square every Thursday so people can plan their shopping and select from what the farmers bring that suits their needs for an evening meal or for the whole week. Downtown businesses will also remain open for additional shopping hours on the evenings of the market.

Salem Farmers’ Market will take place Thursday evenings from 4pm–7pm through October 29th, 2009.

For more information, please visit: www.salemmainstreets.org

North Shore Business Leads Group

Title: North Shore Business Leads Group
Location: North Shore Chamber – 5 Cherry Hill Drive, Suite 100 – Danvers
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Description: Friday, April 17th, 2009 from 8am-9:30am join the North Shore Business Leads Group and give Your :60 second commercial, pass out your business cards and network with the North Shore’s finest. Gain business referrals, leads, contact, and more.

Participants will meet with thirty people who want to market your business. Tickets are $25.

To register or for more information, please visit: www.northshorechamber.org/blg_register09_0417.html

Start Time: 8:00
Date: 2009-04-17
End Time: 9:30

Holy Family Hospital & Andover ENT Team Up to Offer Free Head & Neck Cancer Screenings

Holy Family Hospital and Andover ENT have teamed up to offer FREE Head & Neck cancer screenings during the week of April 27th – May 1st, 2009, which is also Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Morning and afternoon appointments are available and open to the public.

“More than 85 percent of head and neck cancers are related to tobacco use, making this one of the most preventable diseases of our time,” said Gentry Thatcher, MD, Andover ENT. “By helping individuals and families understand the risk factors and symptoms associated with head and neck cancer, we can increase the likelihood that they will seek regular check-ups and eliminate high-risk habits such as smoking. In the event that the disease is present, when diagnosed very early, it is easy to treat and cure.”

Individuals who can answer yes to any of the following risk factors and who are experiencing any of the symptoms are encouraged to receive a free screening.

Risk Factors: Smoking, chewing tobacco, consuming alcohol and prior cancer of the region

Symptoms: A lump or sore that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, difficulty swallowing, a change or hoarseness in the voice

Screening Schedule: Morning and afternoon appointments are available and open to the public. Appointments are required and can be made by calling: (800) 488-5959 ext. 375.

Monday, April 27 at Andover ENT – Miguel Valdez, PA & Prerak Shah, MD

Tuesday, April 28 at Andover ENT – Robert Cipro, MD

Wednesday, April 29 at Andover ENT – Adarsh Vasanth, MD

Thursday, April 30 at Andover ENT – Yookyung Selig, MD

Thursday, April 30 at Holy Family Hospital – Dr. Gentry Thatcher

Friday, May 1 at Andover ENT – William Postal, MD
About Caritas Holy Family Hospital: Caritas Holy Family Hospital is a 271-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving 20 communities throughout the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Holy Family is a fully accredited facility and proudly received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. For over 50 years, Holy Family Hospital has offered the community advanced medical care, close to home. Holy Family Hospital is a member of Caritas Christi Health Care, the second largest healthcare system in New England. For more information about the hospital’s programs and services visit: www.holyfamilyhosp.org
For more information, please call: 978-687-0156, email: anna.frankenfield@caritaschristi.org, or visit: www.holyfamilyhosp.org

Marblehead Chamber Welcomes New Member: Harborside Realty

MARBLEHEAD – April 7, 2009 – Tuesday, April 7th, the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new member Harborside Realty at their location, 72 Front Street, Marblehead.

Harborside Realty owners and founders Mike Cannuscio and Dick McKinley invited Chamber members and guests to an open house reception at their Marblehead office to celebrate their new real estate business. Prior to founding Harborside Realty, Mike and Dick led Team Harborside, a real estate sales team at RE/MAX Advantage in Marblehead. Harborside Realty represents sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants of residential and commercial properties throughout the North Shore, Essex County and the Greater Boston Area. Brokers and agents affiliated with Harborside Realty were also in attendance and available to answer questions.

For more information about Harborside Realty, please call: (781) 631-3302, or visit: www.harborsiderealty.com
Additional information can be received from the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, by phone at: (781) 631-2868,by email: info@marbleheadchamber.org or on the web at: www.marbleheadchamber.org and/or: www.visitmarblehead.com

Photo 1: Chamber members, guests and friends celebrate with Harborside Realty agents and brokers.
Photo 2: Perky Magee, Bryce Suydam, Matt Dolan, Jody Magee, Vern Urlich, Mike Cannuscio, Dick McKinley

Chamber Business After Hours at the Marblehead Arts Association

MARBLEHEAD – April 8, 2009 - The Marblehead Arts Association hosted a Chamber Business After Hours Event at their location in the King Hooper Mansion, located at 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead.

Marblehead Arts Association Executive Director Deborah Greel welcomed Chamber members, guests and fellow MAA Board members to a reception upstairs at the King Hooper Mansion where The Green Show: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is currently on display. The exhibit, a collaboration between the MAA and the Salem Arts Association, features works of art using recycled materials and found objects. The Green Show theme creates an opportunity for artists to express different aspects of nature and the environment. Diverse work throughout the Hooper represent both nature at its best, as conveyed in landscapes, seascapes and pristine vistas as well as that which is detrimental to nature and the environment. The exhibit will be on display through April 26th, 2009. Chamber members and guests had the opportunity to mingle and network over refreshments while enjoying the exhibit.

For more information about The Marblehead Arts Association, please call: (781) 631-2608, or visit: www.marbleheadarts.org
About the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce: The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the enhancement and development of the business community. A non-profit membership organization providing services to over 400 businesses including networking events, web site listings, seminars, health insurance, business & tourism promotions, & advertising opportunities.

For additional information about the Chamber, please call: (781) 631-2868, or visit: www.marbleheadchamber.org and/or: www.visitmarblehead.com

Swishista Swap Party!

Title: Swishista Swap Party!
Location: Mission Oak Grill – 26 Green Street – Newburyport
Description: Bring your clothes down to Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport for an Eco Fabulous Swapping Party.

Ticket are $13 and include a complimentary glass of sangria.

For more information, please call: (978) 375-2252, or visit: www.drinkwaterproductions.com

Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2009-04-09

Marblehead Festival of Arts Volunteer Recruitment Party

Title: Marblehead Festival of Arts Volunteer Recruitment Party
Location: Corinthian Yacht Club – 1 Nahant Street – Marblehead
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Description: The Marblehead Festival of Arts annual Volunteer Information Party will be held Sunday, April 26th, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm, at the Corinthian Yacht Club, located at 1 Nahant Street on Marblehead Neck.

The gathering is a great way to learn about current opportunities to assist the Festival, an all-volunteer organization comprised of more than forty committees working to produce the region’s premier summer arts festival, to be held July 1st–5th, 2009.

Volunteering for the Festival is “an opportunity to make things happen, to add to the growth of the Festival,” said Sandra Broughton, co-chair of the Festival’s Volunteer Recruitment Committee. On a more personal level, she added, “It’s a great way to meet people.” Light refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available.

The range of volunteer opportunities is broad, and many can fit the volunteers’ time schedules. Even those who don’t have much spare time “can work as little as an hour at a time, depending on their schedules,” according to Sandra.

Pre-Festival volunteer opportunities include planning the Champagne Reception (on June 28th), setting up art exhibits, and assisting with the festival events publicity.

During the Festival, volunteers staff art exhibits and information booths, run events such as the model boat workshop and the sand sculpture competition, and operate the Festival’s Logo Store which sells T-shirts, glasses, and other products branded with the Festival’s logo.

Support committee opportunities include helping manage the Festival’s database, working on the Festival’s printed Program, fundraising, and assisting the Festival’s treasurer.

For additional information on the Festival, a calendar of events, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: www.MarbleheadFestival.org

Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-04-26
End Time: 16:00

Boston Blazers Lacrosse & Susan G. Komen Spin-a-thon

Title: Boston Blazers Lacrosse & Susan G. Komen Spin-a-thon
Location: Revolution Fitness – 209 Columbus Ave – Boston
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Description: The Boston Blazers Lacrosse Team is hosting a Spin-A-Thon at Revolution Fitness from 6am-6pm, April 25th, 2009.

Get the chance to spin with a Blazers player, Sparkler or Friend. Participants will ride for an hour or less and the pedals will keep spinning for 12 hours straight.

To sign up and spin or just to donate, please contact Craig Corbett at: (617) 904-0600 ext 121 or email: craig@blazerslacrosse.com

The spinner that raises the most money will receive a free parking pass in the Garden’s Lot as well as a pair of tickets either the first Blazers home playoff game or for Opening Night in 2010!

Start Time: 6:00
Date: 2009-04-25
End Time: 18:00

Gloucester Stage Co. presents: Last of the Red Hot Lovers

Title: Gloucester Stage Co. presents: Last of the Red Hot Lovers
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Description: Karen MacDonald appears on stage in Gloucester this summer following her Gloucester Stage debut as the director of last season’s The Woman in Black. The American Repertory Theatre actress will play all three female roles in Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers.
GSC ¥ Woman in Black ¥ 08/19/08

Gloucester Stage Artistic Associate David Zoffoli directs Simon’s classic comedy about love, sex and seafood. The performance schedule for Last of the Red Hot Lovers is Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, July 3rd at 7:30pm for a special performance followed by fireworks and Sunday, July 5th at 4pm; Wednesday, July 8th through Saturday, July 11th at 8pm; Wednesday, July 15th through Saturday, July 18th at 8pm, Saturday matinees on July 11th and July 18th at 3pm & Sunday performances on July 5th, July 12th and July 19th at 4pm.

For more information, please visit: www.gloucesterstage.com

Date: 2009-07-02

Rockport Chamber of Commerce – TV Forum

Title: Rockport Chamber of Commerce – TV Forum
Location: televised forum – Cape Ann TV Studios (channel 12)
Description: The Rockport Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a live, televised forum among the three candidates vying for seats on the Rockport Board of Selectmen at the upcoming town elections.

The forum will take place on Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at 7:30pm at Cape Ann TV’s studios located at 38 Blackburn Center.

The program will be shown live on local cable (channel 12), and then will be re-aired (on channel 12) several times prior to the May 5th, 2009 Rockport town elections.

All three candidates for the two contested seats on the Board of Selectmen – Armand (Dan) Aparo, Wendell (Sandy) Jacques, and Sarah Wilkinson – have agreed to take part in the Chamber forum. Bob Visnick, a member of the Rockport Chamber’s Board of Directors, will serve as moderator.

The Rockport Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Cape Ann TV, is sponsoring the April 8th, 2009 Board of Selectmen Candidates Forum as a public service on behalf of the community and residents of Rockport, through the Chamber’s government affairs program.

For more information, please contact the Rockport Chamber at: (978) 546-6575, or email: info@rockportusa.com

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-04-08

Marc by Marc Jacob’s Fashion Show @ Glory

Title: Marc by Marc Jacob’s: Fashion Show @ Glory
Location: Glory Restaurant – Andover, MA
Description: Marc by Marc Jacobs’ latest collection, a cultural medley of fabrics, pieces, and colors. The innovative brand always brings what’s new and hot in the fashion world.

Join Glory in Andover as they toast to the label that always made them shine.

The evening is 21+ (by reservation only!)

To book your reservation, please call: (978) 475-4811

Proper fashionista dress is required! The show will begin at 9pm.

Hosted by Adrienne Pappadopoulos & ToP Collaboration: www.topcollaboration.com

Hair & Makeup provided by Indra Salon (7 Elm Street, Andover): www.indrasalon.com

Start Time: 21:00
Date: 2009-04-09
End Time: 23:55

An Evening of Choral Music at Salem State

Title: An Evening of Choral Music at Salem State
Location: Recital Hall – Central Campus – Salem, MA
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Description: Come and hear the Salem State College Chorus, Woman’s Chorale, and Chamber Singers all in one dynamic performance.

Music styles range from that of the second-half of the twentieth century, including works by Pinkham and Dello Joio, to songs from the jazz genre and much more.

Tickets are: $10 general public, $5 seniors and non-SSC students, (free with SSC student ID).

For more information, please call: (978) 542-7890, or visit: www.salemstate.edu/arts

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-04-29

Speaker: Mary Ann Tirone Smith

Title: Speaker: Mary Ann Tirone Smith
Location: Salem State College – Martin Luther King Jr. Room, Ellison Campus Center
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Description: Novelist, Mary-Ann Tirone Smith, best known for The Book of Phoebe, An American Killing, the Poppy Rice Mysteries, and Girls of Tender Age, will read selections from her works in the Martin Luther King Jr. Room at the Ellison Campus Center at Salem State College.

Admission to the readings is FREE.

For more information, please call: (978) 542-7890, or visit: www.salemstate.edu/arts

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-04-23

Connections: A Dance Concert

Title: Connections: A Dance Concert
Location: Salem State College – O’Keefe Center – Canal Street
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Description: Students and faculty from the Salem State College Dance program connect with dance programs from The Colleges of Fenway to share a unique night of dance.

The collaboration will continue on April 18th & 19th, 2009 when Salem State dancers travel to Mass College of Art to repeat the performance.

Tickets are: $7 general, public, $5 seniors and non-SSC students, (free with SSC student ID).

For more information, please call: (978) 542-7890 or visit: www.salemstate.edu/arts

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-04-11

Percussion and World Music Ensembles Concert

Title: Percussion and World Music Ensembles Concert
Location: Salem State College – Recital Hall – Loring Avenue
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Description: Two of the Salem State College Music Department’s newest ensembles have joined together for their first prime-time performance led by Professor Abraham Finch and Dr. Peter Kvetko. The night will include a vast assortment of music, including that of the North Indian Classical tradition and original work by Mr. Finch.

Tickets are: $10 general public, $5 seniors and non-SSC students, (free with SSC student ID).

For more information, please call: (978) 542-7890, or visit: www.salemstate.edu/arts

Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2009-04-13

The Pirates of Penzance

Title: The Pirates of Penzance
Location: Salem State College – Mainstage Theatre – Lafayette Street
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Description: Salem State College has joined forces with New England Light Opera to bring Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious operetta, The Pirates of Penzance to the College’s mainstage.

Co-Directed by Celena Sky April and David Allen George. Music Direction by Mark Morgan of NELO.

The show will run April 16th-18th & 23rd-25th, at 8pm and April 26th at 2pm.

Tickets are: $20 general public, $15 seniors and non-SSC students, (free with SSC Student ID) OR only $10 if you show up dressed as a pirate.

For more information, please call: (978) 542-6290, or visit: www.salemstate.edu/arts

Start Time: 20:00
Date: 2009-04-16

Spring Invitation Night @ The Tannery

Title: Spring Invitation Night @ The Tannery
Location: Downtown Newburyport – The Tannery
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Description: Enjoy Spring in Newburyport with merchant hospitality, light refreshments and a perfect opportunity to find a perfect gift for Mom, your favorite graduate, or yourself.
For more information, please contact the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry at: (978) 462-6680, or visit: www.newburyportchamber.org

Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-05-08
End Time: 21:00

Spring Invitation Night @ The Tannery

Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-05-01
End Time: 21:00

Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Member, Flying Colors Face + Body Art

MARBLEHEAD – MARCH 2009 - On Saturday, March 21st, 2009 the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new member Flying Colors Face + Body Art at the 12th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show at the Community Center, Marblehead.

Proprietor and artist Gayle Rosen, loves to add color to any event. Using a combination of airbrushing and traditional paint brush techniques to create full face creations or temporary tattoo body art, both kids and adults love being her canvas. Gayle was one of the featured face and body art painters at this year’s Spring Home & Garden Show and delighted both children and their parents with her unique combination of airbrushing and temporary Tattoos. You might have also seen her at recent Radio Disney events, Marblehead Chamber events or the Marblehead Festival of the Arts!

Gayle has an extensive fine arts background and began her career when she was a teenager, exploring photography and mixed media. She eventually received a BS in Art Education and just received her Masters in Art Education and New Media at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston.

Flying Colors Face + Body Art is available for birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs and sweet sixteen parties, as well as corporate, community and special events for kids and adults.

For more information about Flying Colors Face + Body Art, please visit: www.facebodyart.com

Marblehead Mural

This photo was emailed to us here at Northshore yesterday and I thought I’d share it all with you. Hans de Castellane is a Cape-based artist who is working on this Fenway Park mural in Marblehead. According to Hans, “It has a working scoreboard so the kids can keep score as well as a John Hancock sign that lights up.”

Pretty cool, Hans! You can check out his work at hansmurals.com.

Do you know of an artist who is working on a unique project here on the North Shore? Let us know by emailing us at editor@nshoremag.com or simply reply to this post.

To Be a Red Sox Fan Again

There was a time when I was a big Red Sox fan. I was living in Boston with the rest of the world along Comm. Ave., went to sports bars to watch games on a regular basis, and attended two or three games each season. I could walk into Star Market and pick up a conversation with the bagger about last night’s win. On game days, the T was filled with red and white jerseys. Kenmore Square was one huge party. Even as a child growing up in the suburbs, the team was a part of life. Heck, I even had my foot nearly run over by ‘Oil Can’ Boyd one year trying to get his autograph outside Fenway Park. It’s nearly impossible not to love the Red Sox.

Then, about four years ago, I got a job working with a local television station and my love for the Red Sox was promptly ejected, so to speak. You see, the more the Red Sox won, the more we all had to work. The playoffs were the worst and I wasn’t the only one secretly hoping for a loss—the anticipation of doom permeated the newsroom, even though most of us cheered each time Ortiz blasted one onto Lansdowne Street. But getting home at 3am only to get up three hours later and do it all over again for weeks at a time wasn’t exactly my idea of being a Red Sox fan. Don’t even get me started on “The Papelbon” dance craze. It was tough, too, not cheering at home, especially when my wife, donning her Pedroia jersey, would yell at me to stop being such a poor sport and root for the hometeam, already.

Fortunately, times have changed. I can go back to being a Red Sox fan this season. I suspect my wife will be happy about this and I can only hope that Red Sox nation won’t publiclly flog me for my past transgressions. Consider this my public apology. Maybe now, my boss will understand if I come in a little late once in a while. Think he’ll let me take the entire month of October off?

Cape Ann Chamber – Home & Garden Show Thank You

The Cape Ann Home and Garden Show was another great success thanks to a terrific and hardworking committee. The co-chairs, Ruth Pino, ReMax Advantage, and Ed Collard, House Doctors, Ken Shaefer, Right Angle Kitchens, David Marsh, Steve Noble, Jerry Noble Electricians, Martin Ray, Martin H. Ray Landscape Design, Tony Corrao, Precision Roofing, Tom Spittle, Roy Spittle Associates, Skip Kelley, Skip Kelley Associates and Judd Wilson, Smith Ace Hardware and Lumber.

The Show could not go on without generous sponsors: Thanks to Platinum Sponsor: The Curtain Shop, Three Gold Sponsors: Building Center, Roy Spittle Associates, Inc., Precision Roofing Services of New England, Three Silver Sponsors: G. Everett Mahony Insurance, Windover Development, LLC, BankGloucester and the Shows media sponsors: North Shore 104.9, Northshore Magazine and the Gloucester Daily Times.

The creative minds of John Dugger, Judd Wilson, Ed Collard and Tony Corrao, designed and built an interactive Energy Efficient Showcase with a focus on saving energy in the home used materials from many of the exhibitors. Martin Ray did an excellent job both inside and out welcoming over 1,500 people to the Show with beautiful gardens featuring his work with granite and plants from Wolf Hill and Corliss Brothers.

David Marsh and Peter Webber also deserve a special thanks for working so hard as the “sign men” helping to get the word out by putting up signs all around Cape Ann. The committee is looking forward to planning the next Home & Garden Show in 2010.

Chamber Business Breakfast Forum on April 15th

All are invited to join the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce at the next Chamber Business Breakfast Forum on Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 at 8am at Maddie’s Sail Loft, located at 15 State Street.

About the Presentation – “Web 2.0 — How to grow your business by engaging people online” Think of the Internet “1.0″ as websites that essentially put brochures and information online (along with some email and shopping.) Web 2.0, also dubbed “social media,” is all about conversation online, it’s about participation — and a power shift from companies to consumers, as consumers now have the ability to rate products and places, get information when, where and how they prefer, act as “citizen journalists” and make choices based on a whole new world of social interaction. What does this all mean to a small business? It means huge new opportunities to get your business noticed, get new customers, and understand better what the customers you already have really like, or don’t, about what you offer — all for very little cost, by the way.

In this session you will learn:
> The new rules of marketing and PR
> The new tools — rethinking your website and getting to know Twitter, Facebook, Yelp!…
> 5 things to start doing now, and 3 things to stop doing
> And what local businesses are getting it right (and some with untapped opportunity, shall we say)

About Presenter Janet Swaysland – Janet is a co-founder and partner at Beeline Labs, a marketing strategy and services firm that helps companies understand and benefit from how “Web 2.0″ (or “social media”) changes the way they work with customers, employees and the community. Beeline Labs clients include FedEx, Microsoft, Intuit, and Fidelity’s Boston Coach. Janet was previously president of the U.S. region at Brodeur Worldwide, a global public relations agency, served as Vice President of U.S. Communications for The Body Shop, and was SVP of the public relations group at Mullen. She lives in Old Town with her husband, 16 year old daughter, 101 year old mother in law and Sammy the dog.

Tickets for the breakfast are: $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

For more information, or to RSVP for the event, please contact Katherine Koch at: (781) 631-2868, or email: kkoch@marbleheadchamber.org

Beacon Christian Academy of Beverly Raffles off Caribbean Vacation for Four in St. John (US Virgin Islands)

April 2nd, 2009 – Beverly, MA -Beacon Christian Academy in Beverly, Massachusetts, is having an amazing fundraiser this spring by raffling a Caribbean Vacation for Four at the Maho Bay Resort, St. John, US Virgin Islands!

There are only 2,000 tickets being sold, and as of this week, and only 500 of them have been purchased.

This Raffle Trip Prize includes four round-trip airfare tickets from the continental US to the Virgin Islands, 7 days & nights lodging at the Maho Bay Resort (www.maho.org) and $1,000 cash for food and taxis… all for only $20 a ticket!

The lodging can actually accommodate 6 comfortably and is reserved for April 18th-25th, 2009 (school vacation), but the dates are flexible through November 21st, 2009.

The Raffle Tickets are only $20 each and the drawing date is quickly approaching on April 3rd, 2009. You and your family could be going to the Caribbean in less than one month!

Please help to support Beacon Christian Academy by purchasing tickets.

You can purchase tickets online at:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4248269

Farm Fairy Festival at Green Meadow Farm

Title: Farm Fairy Festival at Green Meadow Farm
Location: Green Meadow Farms – 656 Asbury Street – Hamilton
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Description: The Farm Fairy Festival will be held Sunday, July 19th, 2009 from 2pm-5pm
at Green Meadows Farm in Hamilton.

Green Meadow Farm and Sue Eaton of Magical Creations invites you to spend an afternoon with your child at our magical event. Enjoy a fairy snack at a tea party, blow bubbles, make a fairy craft, build a fairy house, sing, dance, and receive a certificate with your child’s official fairy name.

Tickets are: $24 per child; $20 for CSA members.

For more information, please visit: http://www.gmfarm.com/events_NEW.htm

Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2009-07-19
End Time: 17:00

Wenham Museum Announces Participating Designers for the May 2009 North Shore Design Show!

The North Shore Design Show being held Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th, 2009 will highlight more than 15 top designers, including Sigrid Olsen and Lisa Bonneville. The event’s Honorary Chairwoman is Livia Cowan, Founder and President of Mariposa, Inc.

Former Fashion Designer, Sigrid Olsen is now designing for her new home products firm, Sigrid Olsen Art.

Designer Lisa Bonneville of Bonneville Design was inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame recently in 2008 – who will also be highlighted at the design show.

Also participating are Carpenter & Macneille, Honey Collins, The Green Egg, Finn-Martens Design, Timeless Interiors, WWS Woodworks, Eye 4 Color, Willowdale, Robin Sears, Yvonne Blacker Interiors, Mimi, Landry & Arcari, and Jane Wykoff.

After orchestrating seven years of successful North Shore Antique Shows, the Wenham Museum Council transforms its yearly fundraising initiative into an exciting annual juried design event. The Council has invited decorators, design firms, and retailers to create one-of-a-kind TABLESCAPES to delight visitors and design aficionados from around the region.

The weekend-long event will kick-off with a gala Preview Party on Friday, May 15th, 2009, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, where designers will greet guests.

Tickets for the Preview Party are $75 and may be purchased by calling the Wenham Museum at: (978) 468-2377.
The Museum is located at 132 Main Street in Wenham, MA, (978) 468-2377, www.wenhammuseum.org

bareMinerals Makeup Workshop at Rouge

Title: bareMinerals Makeup Workshop at Rouge
Location: Rouge Cosmetics – Salem, MA
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Description: Learn all the tricks to perfect your bareMinerals makeup technique.

Jenni Graham, bareMinerals makeup artist will be giving lessons on how to achieve a flawless complexion, gorgeous eyes and luscious lips using bareMinerals and Bare Escentuals. Treat your mom for Mother’s Day and come together! You’ll have fun and learn how to maximize your minerals.

For more information, or to set-up an appointment, please call: (978) 740-1044, or email: info@rouge.com

Date: 2009-05-14

B. Kamins Chemist Facials at Rouge

Title: B. Kamins Chemist Facials at Rouge
Location: Rouge Cosmetics – Salem, MA
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Description: Treat the Mom in your life, or even better yourself! Experience a customized mini-facial with Melissa Steele, International Trainer for B. Kamins skincare and embrace showing off your skin.

Ben Kamins, a leading Canadian chemist, developed a cosmesceutical line that bridges the gap between the physician’s office and traditional cosmetic brands. The brand was the first in the market to address skin conditions associated with menopause and rosacea, and continues to offer innovative products for problematic, sensitive, acneic and extra dry skin, while also providing healing benefits for all skin types.

The collection includes a wide selection of reparative treatments, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, masques, body and suncare products for women and men of all ages. Three high-powered ingredients can be found exclusively in the B. Kamins, Chemist line: Bio-Maple™ compound (a moisturizing, penetrating, anti-oxidant physiological humectant); Episphere-Blue™ (tiny time-released capsules of anti-oxidant vitamin E); Profusion Ceramide™, (a small, skin-plumping molecule that is found in the skin and fills in tiny, fine lines).

Enjoy a complimentary facial and free gift with the purchase of any TWO B.Kamins products the day of event.

Please call or email to reserve your spot as these appointment times tend to fill-up quickly.

email: info@rouge.com
call: (978)740-1044
visit: www.rouge.com

Date: 2009-05-09

Stila National Makeup Artists Event at Rouge

Title: Stila National Makeup Artists Event at Rouge
Location: Rouge Cosmetics – Salem, MA
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Description: Treat yourself (or the Mom in your life) to a one-on-one makeup lesson with a Stila National Makeup Artist and discover why Stila has an incredible cult following.

Stila’s multi-tasking formulas, and fashion-forward colors have cemented its place on the must-have list of trendy fashionistas and celebrity makeup artists alike. Stila is a regular on the pages of fashion magazines like Allure and InStyle, and is worn on models walking the New York fashion week runways for top designers like Marchesa… But at the end of the day, Stila’s true focus is on you – the Stila girl.

Stila’s goal is to empower you to play, have fun, and accentuate your individuality. You are empowered to take a trend and make it yours, to embrace and celebrate your fundamental beauty, and to do it all with confidence and pure Stila style.

For more information, please visit: www.rouge.com

Date: 2009-05-07

Caudalie Facials at Rouge

Title: Caudalie Facials at Rouge
Location: Rouge Cosmetics – Salem, MA
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Description: Join Jesse Bilodeau from Caudalie for an amazing mini-facial on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009.

Jesse gives a great facial with the all natural, vegan, & paraben-free Caudalie skincare line. Caudalie is full of anti-oxidant, clarifying and anti-aging benefits derived from grape vines. Come treat yourself, you’ll love it!

Don’t wait to book your appointment as we tend to always fill-up quickly for this event.

To schedule, or for more information, please call: (978) 740-1044, or email: info@rouge.com

Date: 2009-05-02

B.Kamins Professional Lactic Peels at Rouge

Title: B. Kamins Professional Lactic Peels at Rouge
Location: Rouge Cosmetics – Salem, MA
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Description: Let B. Kamins’ master esthetician Melissa Steele help you get your complexion in tip top shape for spring with this amazing lactic peel. Most skin types can take advantage of this peel even those with mild cases of rosacea, acne and sensitivity.

The peel helps to exfoliate dead skin cells in an effective and gentle moisturizing treatment. Lactic acid is less irritating than other AHA’s and helps to increase the rate of cell renewal to brighten and restore clarity; helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to help skin become tighter and more firm; and helps to diminish fine lines and wrinkles.
Enjoy the complimentary lactic peel with the purchase of any TWO B.Kamins products OR enjoy the peel and free deluxe samples, complimentary with the purchase of THREE B.Kamins products.

To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call: (978) 740-1044, or email: info@rouge.com

Date: 2009-04-10

Mario Badescu Facials at Rouge

Title: Mario Badescu Facials at Rouge
Location: Rouge Cosmetics – Salem, MA
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Description: Say goodbye to winter with a refreshing Mario Badescu Facial.

For over 40 years Mario Badescu has been known for personalized skin care treatments and products. Mario products and services have been proven to help not only actors and supermodels but thousands of people who realize the importance of good skin care. Those suffering from acne, teen acne, rosacea, aging and other skin problems have come to rely on Mario Badescu to keep their skin looking its best for a very affordable price.

Enjoy a complimentary facial with the purchase of any TWO Mario Badescu products OR enjoy the facial with a free gift with the purchase of any THREE or more Mario Badescu products.

To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call: (978) 740-1044, or email: info@rouge.com

Date: 2009-04-04

Darphin Luxury Facials at Rouge

Title: Darphin Luxury Facials at Rouge
Location: Rouge Cosmetics – Salem, MA
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Description: Come and treat yourself to a truly luxurious facial with Russell Hobbs from Darphin. Experience the art of Aromatherapy and Couture Skin Care and discover for yourself why all those French women have glowing skin.

Facial and free gift complimentary with the purchase of any three Darphin products.

To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call: (978) 740-1044, or email: info@rouge.com

Date: 2009-04-03

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