So far at the Art & Innovation Center (the old library at 356 Boston Post Road), the Owl has taken several classes and enjoyed them all. Acrylic painting, more acrylic painting, drawing, Cricut creative design and t-shirt making, and just last week, bracelet making. All have been fun to learn, and the double benefit comes in with the social interactions
Read moreHave you ever felt just a tiny bit stabby about something happening in your life? Have I ever got inexpensive therapy for you! Take a needle felting class at the Art & Innovation Center–and this month, the theme is an OWL!!! Not only that, but it is this Owl’s favorite of all owls, the Snowy Owl. The timing could not
Read moreThe Owl is going to change her name to the Rabbit because much like an Alice in Wonderland thumper, I am feeling like I am perpetually late. Today, December 8, actually in about two hours, the Weston Public Library presents this week’s Film Club, this time at the Weston AIC. You have time to eat lunch, get there, park and
Read moreSo, Weston, are you ready for the weekend? Well, get your time turners ready because I do not believe it is possible to attend every single event, but with the right strategy, you may get to most of them. One little wrinkle in the possibility of the total weekend win is the USA vs Netherlands World Cup (that’s soccer) game
Read moreAny coincidence the knife sharpening workshop is the day after Resident Shredding? Maybe those blades need sharpening too. In this Fix-It First workshop on Sunday November 13, participants will be learning about metals, edges and sharpening. Bring your dull knives, scissors, chisels, planes, hedge clippers, shovels, etc. or just come empty handed to watch and learn. This event is free and open
Read moreOkay, who of my long-term readers remembers what a Sessão da Tarde is? Yes, of course you do, loyal fans, it is the escape for an afternoon movie, and your Weston Public Library wants you to play hooky. Not you, students of Weston Public Schools–you shall be in class. The weekly WPL Film Club program is run by Doc Crane
Read moreAnd now for another of the Westonpalooza events that will take place this Saturday, October 15: it’s the Children’s Business Fair, presented by the amazing Rotary Club of Weston & Wayland. Come and check out 50 kid businesses and their kid-made products from 11 am to 3 pm at the Weston Art & Innovation Center. All you private equity guys
Read moreCelebrate the arrival of October, the year’s orangest month (unless you are Dutch and then well, orange is never out of style) by stopping by the reception honoring Weston artist Joe Ferguson this Saturday, October 1 starting at 2 pm at the Art & Innovation Center. That was a marvelously long first sentence, no? As covered in a past Owl,
Read moreOn Sunday, September 25 from 1 pm – 2:30 pm at Weston’s Art & Innovation Center, there is a wonderful class called “From Your Yard” about flower arranging for incredibly messy and chaotic gardeners. Oh wait, that was my interpretation because that is my garden. In fact, the best part of the upcoming “From Your Yard” class is that the
Read moreThe Owl is still out on break but promised to post this event for the fabulous folks at the Weston Art and Innovation Center. On Sunday, June 26 from 3 – 6 pm, Chris Welles will be hosting the Weston AIC Jazz Jam on the fourth Sunday of every month! The house band features on piano James Merenda; Miki Matsuki on drums;
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