Michael Phelan, the founder of the Marfa Invitational. Courtesy Marfa Invitational.
If one of the first IRL art fairs in many, many moons is any indication, there’s plenty of pent-up demand to see and to buy art again.
The second edition of the Marfa Invitational, which took place from April 22 to 25 (the 2020 version was cancelled due to the pandemic), generated a lot of enthusiasm and steady sales this past weekend.
Organized by founder and contemporary artist Michael Phelan, and billed as “part art fair, part exhibition, part experience,” the event featured a very manageable list of nine invited dealers from around the world who welcomed guests taking advantage of no-fee admissions.
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B.I. Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship
The Block Island Arts and Crafts Guild is accepting applications for the annual art scholarship awards. Graduating high school seniors may be eligible for $1,000 and college students pursuing the arts may be eligible for $750. Both are nonrenewable awards. The application, with portfolio, should be submitted by the deadline May 3, 2021 to either Teri McCombe (401-742-5501) or art teacher Lisa Robb (401-466-5600). Scholarship criteria and applications are available in the B.I. School guidance office.
Frederick J. Benson Memorial Scholarship
The Fred Benson Scholarship Fund Committee has applications ready for Block Island School graduates who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education. The deadline is June 4, 2021. Please contact Michele Phelan at (401) 741-6577 to have an application emailed or mailed to you.
Take & Make Craft Kits Available for pick-up. Something for everyone, from preschool to adult!
Film screening at Harbor Church
This Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m., the Harbor Church will show the film “News of the World” with Tom Hanks. A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. No refreshments will be served and all pandemic protocols will be observed. Seating is limited. Call (860) 970-5695 to sign up.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
The Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open for distribution of food on Wednesday, April 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Harbor Church. Please wear your mask and bring your reusable shopping bags. (Rain or snow date will be the next day, Thursday.) The next date will be Wed. May 5
Beverly man charged in death of longtime partner Follow Us
Question of the Day By - Associated Press - Wednesday, April 14, 2021
SALEM, Mass. (AP) - A Beverly man faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his longtime girlfriend, who died in December.
John Shairs, 51, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in the killing of Tina Amore, 49, and was held without bail, The Salem News reported.
Amore died on Dec. 20, and Shairs has been in custody since early last month, when he was initially charged with domestic assault and battery causing serious bodily injury and assault and battery on a household member.
April 14, 2021 | 10:56 AM
SALEM, Mass. (AP) A Beverly man faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his longtime girlfriend, who died in December.
John Shairs, 51, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in the killing of Tina Amore, 49, and was held without bail, The Salem News reported.
Amore died on Dec. 20, and Shairs has been in custody since early last month, when he was initially charged with domestic assault and battery causing serious bodily injury and assault and battery on a household member.
The court files remain sealed so details of the killing remain hidden to the public.
Michael Phelan, a lawyer appointed to represent Shairs on the murder charge, agreed not to contest bail. A message seeking comment was left with Phelan.