BETHEL — The Bethel Chamber of Commerce and the Mahoosuc Arts Council are organizing the 27th annual Bethel Art Fair, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 2. The fair features dozens of vendors, businesses and other art-based organizations scattered throughout the downtown area and across the town common. Jessie Perkins, events and […]
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Mahoosuc Arts Council hosts art show Sunday
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust will host a grand showing of photographs, original art and written works of the Mahoosuc mountain range Saturday. The event is titled Your Backyard, the Mahoosuc Region and will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Land Trust Office on Mayville Road. Land Trust […]
Executive director of Mahoosuc Arts Council steps down
BETHEL — Aranka Matolcsy is stepping down as Mahoosuc Arts Council’s executive director after nearly seven years. Matolcsy said she made the “difficult decision” in August to pursue new life goals. “I want to convey my sincere thanks to the members of the greater Bethel area and beyond,” Matolcsy said. “It was a tremendous honor […]
Annual chair auction to be held at July 18 MollyOckett Festival
BETHEL – The Mahoosuc Art Council’s annual ARTirondack chair auction will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, during the MollyOckett Day Festival. The chairs, handcrafted by resident Reggie Brown, are later painted by a Western Maine artists for display at the festival. A meet-and-greet with the artists will be held from 11:30 a.m. […]
Mahoosuc Arts Council to host free Theater Play Workshop July 4
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council will hold a free Theater Play Workshop from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Bethel Common. The workshop, led by performance artist Rijah Newell, is being held in conjunction with the annual Bethel Art Fair and is geared toward children interested in creative movement and improvisation. […]
26th annual Bethel Art Fair scheduled for July 4
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council will host its 26th annual Art Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Bethel Common. Executive Director Aranka Matolcsy said the fair will feature “a tempting buffet of paintings, weavings, sculptures, wood carvings, glass art, gourmet preserves, handmade jewelry,” and a variety of community […]
Bonnema Potters chosen as 2015 Art Fair Artists by Mahoosuc Arts Council
BETHEL — In 1974, when two potters from Pennsylvania moved onto Main Street, little did the residents of Bethel know that the work, home and gallery of Melody and Garrent Bonnema would become a beacon of artistic energy and quality that would still be thriving today. Each year, the Mahoosuc Arts council identifies local artists […]
Mahoosuc Arts Council receives $2,700 grant to host Boston-based theater company
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council received a $2,700 grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts to present a multimedia production from a Boston-based theater company, Executive Director Aranka Matolcsy said Monday afternoon. Matolcsy said that the Mahoosuc Arts Council has been “extremely fortunate” to receive NEFA funding over the past six years. […]
Mahoosuc Arts Council to screen multimedia presentation at Gould Academy Jan. 13
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council will screen the film “The Maine Frontier: Through the Lens of Isaac Simpson” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Executive Director Aranka Matolcsy said Monday morning. Matolcsy said that the Mahoosuc Arts Council was presenting the film, directed by Wiscasset composer and filmmaker Sumner McKane, as part of the […]
Penobscot Nation drummers, dancers to perform in Bethel on Oct. 23
BETHEL — Members of the Penobscot Nation will conduct a drumming and dancing performance, and cultural exhibit Thursday, Oct. 23, at Gould Academy. The Burnurwurbskek Drummers & Dancers will perform at 7 p.m. in Bingham Auditorium at 45 Church St. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The performance will be preceded at 5 […]