November is one of the most special months for Rockland. Veterans will be honored. Local artists at the ET Wright Building and Sandpaper Factory will hold their Open Studios Weekend - the 29th annual. Football fans will cheer for the Bulldogs at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 10 AM for the Thanksgiving Day football game. Watch out Vikings! Family and friends will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. The community will join Rockland Friends at their Annual Holiday Stroll to help kick off the highly-anticipated celebration along Union Street. Rockland has so much to be grateful for. Bring it on November!
ROCKLAND WINTER MARKETS
Rockland Farmers Market and Rockland Recreation are excited to be co-hosting a series of "Rockland Winter Markets" starting on Saturday, November 13th at the Community Center gymnasium! All are welcome to attend. Tap the Rockland Winter Market 1 for event details. Community members will be excited to know additional winter markets are scheduled in November and December at two locations.
Rockland Winter Markets | 10 AM-2 PM
November 27th: Rockland Community Center, 394 Union Street (gym)
December 11th & 18th: Robert J. Nyman Rockland Senior Center, 317 Plain Street
Follow Rockland Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor announcements and event information related to the winter market series.
Rockland Winter Markets | 10 AM-2 PM
November 27th: Rockland Community Center, 394 Union Street (gym)
December 11th & 18th: Robert J. Nyman Rockland Senior Center, 317 Plain Street
Follow Rockland Farmers Market on Facebook and Instagram for vendor announcements and event information related to the winter market series.
4TH FLOOR ARTISTS FALL 2021 OPEN STUDIOS
Excitement is building for this biannual favorite by local artists, crafters, and creative makers located at the E.T. Wright Building and Sandpaper Factory. The Fall Open Studios weekend will take place on November 20 - 21 from 12-5 PM. It's number 29 for this event!
Join the 4th Floor Artists at their studio space and be inspired by their artistry, innovation, and enthusiasm for their craft. Over 60 artists will be opening their doors for this two-day, two-building cultural event. The artists look forward to seeing you! Fall Open Studios is free and open to the public.
Tap the links to glimpse inside their studios:
ET Wright Building | 379 Liberty Street
Brian Adgate, oil painting
Jack Haran, water colors
Merilee Moscardelli, art teacher, mixed media, crafter
Susan Page-Thompson, mixed media artist
John and Erin Matthews, Cherry Lane Seat Weaving, seat weaving and other repairs.
Mary and Jen Cannizzaro, Cannizzaro Creations, fiber artists
Joann Walsh-Hawkes, Wicked Good Yarns, crochet and knitting
Donna Josselyn, fiber artist
Leslie Barton Mulledy, master carver
Teresa McMahon, jewelry artist
Julianne McLaughlin, fine and abstract artist
Don Dacier, oil painter
Stephen Temple, Wood Tinker Studio
Be sure to stop by Wright Event Space while you are visiting the ET Wright Building.
Sandpaper Factory | 83 East Water Street
Jennifer McCarthy, The Felted Bee, needle felting
Jill Galant-Shaw, Claudia Jeanne Jewelry, handmade jewelry and fused glass kiln creations
Gary Taft, Tafty's Home for Wayward Guitars, guitar and bass repair, vintage restoration, and custom build
Ann Conte, clay and mixed media
Stephen Bowman, Grim's World of Oddities, museum
Scott Ketcham, painter
Erich Hochstrasser, Hochstrasser Electronics, guitar pedals, amplifiers, and other sonic devices
Christine Bodnar, pastels
Madonna Murphy, Madlee Art and Design, vibrant art and fiber designs
Laurie Riley, Dancing Glass Studio, stained and fused glass artwork and 3D mixed media pieces
Mary Sheehan Winn, painter, printmaking, and collage
Rob Rosa, Rock Land Music, buys, sells, and trades guitars, basses, and other music equipment
Rob Lynch, professional animator, 2D artist
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
Join the 4th Floor Artists at their studio space and be inspired by their artistry, innovation, and enthusiasm for their craft. Over 60 artists will be opening their doors for this two-day, two-building cultural event. The artists look forward to seeing you! Fall Open Studios is free and open to the public.
Tap the links to glimpse inside their studios:
ET Wright Building | 379 Liberty Street
Brian Adgate, oil painting
Jack Haran, water colors
Merilee Moscardelli, art teacher, mixed media, crafter
Susan Page-Thompson, mixed media artist
John and Erin Matthews, Cherry Lane Seat Weaving, seat weaving and other repairs.
Mary and Jen Cannizzaro, Cannizzaro Creations, fiber artists
Joann Walsh-Hawkes, Wicked Good Yarns, crochet and knitting
Donna Josselyn, fiber artist
Leslie Barton Mulledy, master carver
Teresa McMahon, jewelry artist
Julianne McLaughlin, fine and abstract artist
Don Dacier, oil painter
Stephen Temple, Wood Tinker Studio
Be sure to stop by Wright Event Space while you are visiting the ET Wright Building.
Sandpaper Factory | 83 East Water Street
Jennifer McCarthy, The Felted Bee, needle felting
Jill Galant-Shaw, Claudia Jeanne Jewelry, handmade jewelry and fused glass kiln creations
Gary Taft, Tafty's Home for Wayward Guitars, guitar and bass repair, vintage restoration, and custom build
Ann Conte, clay and mixed media
Stephen Bowman, Grim's World of Oddities, museum
Scott Ketcham, painter
Erich Hochstrasser, Hochstrasser Electronics, guitar pedals, amplifiers, and other sonic devices
Christine Bodnar, pastels
Madonna Murphy, Madlee Art and Design, vibrant art and fiber designs
Laurie Riley, Dancing Glass Studio, stained and fused glass artwork and 3D mixed media pieces
Mary Sheehan Winn, painter, printmaking, and collage
Rob Rosa, Rock Land Music, buys, sells, and trades guitars, basses, and other music equipment
Rob Lynch, professional animator, 2D artist
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
SANDPAPER SATURDAYS
Explore and enjoy pop-up shopping events at the Sandpaper Factory. The creative workspaces and small businesses provide visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience. A variety of local artisans, craftsmen, bakers, musicians, museum keepers, and boutiques will open their doors to the public.
Follow Sandpaper Saturdays on Facebook and Instagram.
All are welcome to attend future Pop-Up Shopping events.
November 27th: 11 AM - 4PM
December 11th: 11 AM - 4PM
All are welcome to attend future Pop-Up Shopping events.
November 27th: 11 AM - 4PM
December 11th: 11 AM - 4PM