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October 1, 2012
Norwood Annual Craft Affair
Curtains Up! The new Norwood Theatre opened its doors Labor Day weekend.
One of the favorite fall shopping stops for Norwood residents is the Annual Craft Affair at Norwood. For over 20 years, crafters have set up tables in town and displayed their goods to the eager eyes (and wallets) of local consumers. This year promises not to disappoint.
Norwood Town Common resembled its own local version of Oscar night on the grand opening of the new Norwood Theatre August 31. The opening night gala coincided with the original theatre opening in 1927 which was proudly promoted on the front marquee. The private thank-you reception was black tie and Norwood residents, construction crews and their families, local officials and business owners pulled out no stops decked out in festive gowns and formal attire for the inaugural performance. Saturday, Sept. 1, the world famous Hal McIntyre Orchestra, directed by Don Pentleton, featuring a tribute to Sinatra, starring America's Number 1 Sinatra vocalist Steve Martin performed a complimentary recital to a full crown and Sunday, Sept. 2, families enjoyed two complimentary showings of the original 1964 Mary Poppins Movie, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Norwood residents have patiently (and anxiously) waited and watched for over a year and half as owner Susan Lewis directed construction crews on the massive restoration. Architectural drawings were immediately prepared in hopes of an August, 2011 opening, but state regulations and safeguarding the theatre's historical integrity and magical
spirit, however, came at a price. Time. Lengthy waits for handicap permits, excavation of the basement for new bathrooms and the installation of a new geo thermal energy system delayed the opening act far beyond its originally scheduled opening.
The Regular Guys of Comedy will have the audience roaring in their seats on October 13. There are many plans and prospects for many acts and shows to be added to the program list, including communal opportunities for
CURTAINS
Family concert performer Mister G. is scheduled to take the stage October 6 and
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On Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., the Coakley Middle School (1315 Washington St., South Norwood), will host approximately 60 crafters to showcase their creative wares. Their goods will include, quilting, gift baskets, jewelry, pottery, hand-knit items, photography, soaps, holiday ornaments and giftware, painted slates, lampshade covers, stationery and so much more. There will also be numerous raffles, and opportunities for rest and replenishment from shopping with a bake sale and a breakfast and luncheon donated by local businesses. The Craft Affair was created by former Norwood High School teacher Paula Pelaggi as a fundraiser for the Norwood Post Prom Party. Because of its economical success, however, it has grown to not only aid its original
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