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Nelson Hammer exhibiting in Wellesley

Nelson Hammer exhibiting in Wellesley
Needham landscape architect and artist Nelson Hammer is exhibiting 38 of his watercolor paintings from July 3 through August 30 at the Wellesley Public Library. All the works shown are birds, based on photographs taken by friends, relatives, and by the artist himself. He recently received permission to interpret the photographs of professional wildlife photographer...
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Artists collaborate on Wellesley Library show

Artists collaborate on Wellesley Library show
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Yvonne Unger and Nancy Present-Van Broekhoven will be exhibiting their watercolors for the month of September at the Wellesley Public Library’s Wakelin Room. The show, entitled “Nature, Naturally,” reflects the inspiration they find in the everyday world of nature. This will be the second time Nancy and Yvonne have collaborated in exhibiting their work....
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Book Babies offers Friday morning delights

Book Babies offers Friday morning delights
By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Wellesley Hills Branch of the Wellesley Public Library is a local gem. Not only is its outward appearance a gorgeous presentation of stone and wood, but inside offers a calm, soothing atmosphere, complete with dimmed lighting and a friendly, attentive staff. On Fridays at 10:30 a.m., the space...
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Student work displayed in Wellesley

Student work displayed in Wellesley
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Clever Hand Gallery is a beautiful space, filled with works done by artists all throughout New England. Owned and operated by the members of the cooperative, the gallery has been in operation since 1973. Built from the ground up by members of the community, another way the Gallery extends...
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Wellesley Orchestra welcomes new listeners

Wellesley Orchestra welcomes new listeners
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Unfortunately, in today’s world, classical music has become somewhat of a forgotten genre. Audiences at the Boston Symphony Orchestra have high average ages, and many children grow up not knowing much about classical music other than what they hear in television commercials or through pre-loaded ringtones. The Wellesley Symphony...
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Wellesley welcomes ‘Changing Faces of Cuba’

Wellesley welcomes ‘Changing Faces of Cuba’
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by Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Recently, relations have begun to change between the United States and Cuba. Photographer Belinda Soncini and author Kip Langello traveled to Cuba to investigate the current state of the country, as well as the perceived changes that will come due to the shifting relationship. Currently on display at the...
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Lego Holiday Village shines again

Lego Holiday Village shines again
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Wellesley Public Library hosts a myriad of events for children during the holidays. None of these are more exciting or revered than the annual Lego Village set up by Needham local Nick Tatar. The beautifully intricate exhibit was up for the week before Christmas, for anyone to come...
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Meet Wellesley’s new residents, Lava and Sky

Meet Wellesley’s new residents, Lava and Sky
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy The Wellesley Free Library’s NAO robots were named Lava (red robot) and Sky (blue robot) by 10 year-old Oliver, who won the naming contest after a month of children dropping off their name choices in the WFL’s drop box. The WFL hosted over 120 people at their naming event this...
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