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Higher Art Step into Higher Arts Gallery’s new digs on Front Street to experience a true time out for yourself. With the world around us a little crazed, revel in a moment to appreciate the beauty and stillness of art as a welcome escape. Shanny Brooke started the gallery in 2016, and she is an artist and operator. Her art philosophy: “We really try to set ourselves apart to have something for everyone, at all price points. I love bringing contemporary art to our small town.” She recently re-located to Front Street from Union Street. “It’s tough on the side streets, so I’m so thrilled to finally be where all the foot traffic is. With all the extra space I can now have a balanced collection of local wellknown artists, combined with artists from around the world,” says Shanny. Her gallery has been home to over 45 contemporary artists with a new exhibit every 40 days. 219 E. Front St. www.higherartgallery.com
Holiday Happenings
“This place is the community’s! Come here and feel welcome. You don’t have to ski, snowboard or tube. Just come for hot cocoa and family fun, we want everyone to feel the spirit of the hill!” - Nate Noyes, Executive Director
Mt. Holiday is ready and eager for a great winter season of socially distant merriment. They just need you! So, come by and help break in the new back patio. It was built by staff and volunteers this fall with help from a generous grant by the Biederman Foundation to make it happen. It can’t get shutdown because it’s outside. Open all season long. For drinking and dining, think Mt. Holiday! You’re wrapped up warm to ski and tube anyway. Speaking of drinking on the patio, come sample the “Holiday IPA” brewed just for them, by the Filling Station. If inside and toasty is more your style, you can now grab dinner and a drink from the T Bar and enjoy it over in the lounge. All this out of the box ideas should add to their best season yet! Cheers. 310 Holiday Rd. www.Mt-Holiday.com