Boston Ballet
19 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: (617) 695-6950
www.bostonballet.org
Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to the Opera House, November 28–December 28, 2008. The much-loved production features the entire company, over 250 Boston Ballet School students, and the full Tchaikovsky score performed live by the Boston Ballet Orchestra. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at (617) 931-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Danforth Museum of Art
123 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
Tel: (508) 620-0050
www.danforthmuseum.org
November 21−December 21, 2008: Museum School: Mon−Sat 9 a.m.−5 p.m.; Sun 12−5 p.m. Museum Shop: Wed, Thu, Sun 12−5 p.m.; Fri−Sat 10 a.m.−5 p.m. Special Shop at Night event on December 5, 5−9 p.m. Danforth Museum of Art Holiday Art Sale in Museum Shop and School Galleries. Unique pottery, fiber, jewelry, and unexpected gifts created by students, faculty, and N.E. artists. Become a member and save 10%. Visit Web site for hours and details www.danforthmuseum.org/roundroomgen.html or call (508) 620-0050.

Neal Drobnis, Cranberry Spoken.

Extraordinary All-Inclusive Art Workshops, Casa de los Artistas, Inc.
Contact: Robert Masla
Robert Masla Studios
962 Apple Valley Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Tel: (413) 625-8382 Cell: (413) 335-4295
masla@crocker.com
www.artworkshopvacations.com
All-inclusive inspirational art workshops located in the charming fishing village of Boca de Tomatlan, on the gorgeous Pacific coast of Mexico! Ten miles south of Puerto Vallarta. Beginners and advanced. Still some room to sign-up for this winter. Also available, summer and fall workshops in the hills of Western Massachusetts.

Francesca Anderson Fine Art, Portraits North
56 Adams Street
Lexington, MA 02420
Tel: (781) 862-0660
Fax: (781) 674-2766
francesca@portraitsnorth.com
www.fafineart.com
November 20, 2008–January 17, 2009: Wed–Sat 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.; Sun 2–6 p.m.
Come see our 25th Annual Almost Miniatures show, recognized by artists and clients as the original Small Pictures Show started in 1983. Miniature paintings by artists from England, Australia, California, and Florida, and small paintings by N.E.’s finest realist painters. Oils, watercolors, pastels, and prints from $200–$2,000 by fifty-two artists!

Joy Stanley Ricketts, Panda, oil, 3" x 2.3".

Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Tel: (508) 588-6000
www.fullercraft.org
Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Through January 19, 2009: The Museum Shop
features Body Bazaar, a fabulous collection of
hand-crafted wearable art. Discover beautiful
scarves, wraps, jewelry, and other handmade
gifts for everyone on your list.

Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography
52/56 & 85 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Tel: (413) 863-0009
www.hmcp.org
Through December 14, 2008: Paul Caponigro and Lois Greenfield. January 15–March 29, 2009: Colin Finlay: A Matter of Conscience. Reception and artist talk: January 17, 2009. Susan Bozic: The Dating Portfolio. Josephine Sacabo: Lux Perpetua. Receptions and artist talks: February 7, 2009.
For information visit www.hmcp.org.

Colin Finlay, Darfur Sudan 1998, photograph.

Island Moving Co.
PO Box 746
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: (401) 847-4470
Fax: (401) 846-2902
info@islandmovingco.org
www.islandmovingco.org
Island Moving Co., Newport’s contemporary ballet company, presents new works in unique venues in RI’s most beautiful city.  The Company’s 27th season continues in May and July with performances at Newport’s Great Friends Meeting House.  Tickets are available at www.arttixri.com. Information at www.islandmovingco.org or (401) 847-4470.

Jim Doubleday Jr.
51 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Tel: (413) 687-8862
jim@doubledaystudio.com
www.doubledaystudio.com
Fresh, exhilarating, impressionist sculpture. Both free standing and in relief.

Two Views: Full Tilt, bronze, 9 x 14".

Massachusetts College of Art + Design
Holiday Sale 2008
621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
Tel: (617) 879-7710
www.massart.edu
December 1–6, 2008: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Student and alumni artwork for sale. Featuring original works of glass, ceramics, painting, jewelry, photography, sculpture, fibers, and more. Sale benefits artists and a portion of the proceeds provides financial support to students. For more information call: (617) 879-7710 or visit: www.massart.edu. Sponsored by Student Activities and Programs.

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The MIT Press Bookstore
292 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
Tel: (617) 235-5249
books@mit.edu
web.mit.edu/bookstore/
Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 12–6 p.m.
Featuring the award-winning publications of The MIT Press and our favorite books from other publishers. Come check out our extensive art, architecture, and design selections. We're the best shop you've never been to! Open daily. Intriguing gifts. Intriguing reading.

MOVINGLINE
Drawings by Channing Penna
PO Box 610008
Newton, MA 02461
channingpenna@verizon.net
www.movinglineart.com
Exquisite nature-in-motion limited-edition museum quality PRINTS, CARDS and the BOOK of movingline, available on Web site. Channing Penna’s drawings “capture what would happen if M.C. Escher’s creatures were to break free of their tessellations and come to life,” Sarah E. Fagan, Artscope magazine. “Think abstract expressionism meets Audubon,” John Greiner-Ferris.

Channing Penna, Sunrise.

New Repertory Theater
200 Dexter Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel: (617) 923-8487
www.newrep.org
December 14–December 28, 2008: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage and directed by Rick Lombardo in the Charles Mosesian Theater. New Repertory Theatre, in collaboration with the Arsenal Center for the Arts and Watertown Children’s Theatre, revives its popular adaptation of this holiday classic. Tickets: (617) 923-8487 or www.newrep.org.

The Notchland Inn
Morey Road
Hart's Location, NH 03812
Tel: (603) 374-6131
innkeepers@notchland.com   
www.notchland.com
A comfortably elegant 1860s granite mansion on one-hundred forested acres. Seven spacious rooms, six suites, and three cottages, individually appointed with wood-burning fireplaces, and some with jacuzzis. Romantic five-course dinner and bountiful country breakfasts. Secluded, yet near to all the Mount Washington Valley has to offer. . . a magical location.

Sprinkler Factory Gallery and Studios
38 Harlow Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Tel: (508) 756-8988
info@sprinklerfactory.com
www.sprinklerfactory.com
Fine Arts and Craft Show and Open Studios, December 6–7, 2008: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Artist Studios open at regularly scheduled times, by chance and appointment (see Web site). The historic Sprinkler Factory is home to a vibrant and flourishing artistic community, and boasts one of the largest exhibition spaces in New England. Juried Fine Arts and Craft Shows are scheduled throughout the year. Gallery rentals are available for events, as well as spacious artist studios and general space.

Vermont Artisan Designs & Gallery 2
106 Main Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Tel: (802) 257-7044
vtart@sover.net
www.buyvermontart.com
Mon–Thu, Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
This gallery in historic downtown Brattleboro is home to more than four hundred fine artists and craftsmen. Voted Brattleboro’s best gallery, best wedding gifts and best holiday gifts. Most visitors say, “Wow!” Open seven days a week. New exhibits monthly. An experience you’ll remember. We gift-wrap and ship your treasures.