Art New England’s
HOLIDAY GUIDE
A unique resource highlighting what to do, see, buy, gift, and receive this holiday season. The Corning Museum of Glass
Shadow Stories Studio
The Corning Museum of Glass has something for everyone on your list this holiday season. Savings start the day after Thanksgiving with up to 80% off all regularly-priced purchases. You’ll find great gifts at the perfect price all season long, including fine art, collectibles, books, kitchenware, jewelry, and more.
It is the artist’s hope, through her multimedia assemblages, that you find a piece of your own story. These unique creations are available in a variety of products ranging from cards to placemats, journals and photos, to full size limited editions.
One Museum Way, Corning, NY (607) 937-5371 cmog.org Open daily 9–5
The Glass House Design Store 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT
For holiday shopping hours please check the website, or call (203) 978-1302.
Janie Shapiro Woodbridge, CT (203) 641-7761 fb.com/ShadowStoriesAssemblage
First Night/First Day Boston, MA firstnightboston.org December 31–January 1
Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration is among the largest and longest-running New Year’s Eve arts festivals in the country. Gather in downtown Boston for the Family Festival, Copley
Countdown, parades, fireworks, and a “Light and Ice” dance party. This year’s First Night will be followed on January 1 by the 1st Annual First Day Fun Run/Walk on the Boston Common, and brunches and discounted admission at select hospitality and tourism-related businesses.
Journey to the North Pole
North Conway and Lincoln, NH polarexpress.org November 20–December 13: F–Su, 4:30–7 p.m. and December 18–22: Daily, 4:30–7 p.m. The Journey to the North Pole is a two-hour round trip train adventure based on the children’s book The Polar Express. Each journey includes hot chocolate and a visit to Santa’s Toy Workshop. Trips depart from either North Conway, NH, or Lincoln, NH. Please check the website for specific departure times, locations, and ticket information.
Exclusively at The Corning Museum of Glass
A HOL I D AY TRAD I TI ON New for 2015, Steuben’s Snowy Owl Ornament is a must-have for collectors, and a wise choice for those on your holiday shopping list. Snowy Owl is handblown in Corning, NY, using the finest-quality leadfree crystal. Available at The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY and steuben.com Snowy Owl Ornament, $125 Design by Taf Schaefer, 2015 Approximately 3.25” H
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Art New England
November/December 2015