October 21, 2009 Shoe-la-bration steps toward the finish line. More:
October 17, 4:48 PM Boston Episcopal Examiner Soles of Haverhill "shoe-la-bration"
October 7th, 2009 Northshore Magazine: The Soles of Haverhill Host Two Exciting Events
Jayson Pica, a member of the Haverhill Boys and Girls Club, won the National Imagemakers Photography Contest sponsored by Circuit City .He was awarded $3000 that will be used towards his college education at NECC. His black and white photos named "Ghosts of the Shoe Factiories of Haverhill" is part of the "Solely Our Heritage Community Photo Journalism exhibit and movie that is now at the Buttonwoods Museum during the month of October. Due to a grant from the Haverhill Cultural Council and under the direction of artist Sharon Silverman, Jayson's dream of going to college has now come true.
An opening reception will take place on Oct 7th at 4pm at the Buttonwoods Museum to celebrate all those involved with the Solely Our Heritage film and photo exhibit.During this event Jayson will be honored for his scholarship award.
This exhibit is in partnership with the Soles of Haverhill "Shoe-labration" and the Buttonwoods Museum" Queen Slipper City" arts and cultural community exhibits.
For more information please contact Sharon at 978-314-4445 or silvermanarts@comcast.net
Governor Deval Patrick & Elizabeth with the Weitzman shoe.
Photo credit: James Carew Photography
Big Events for Soles of Haverhill, Oct. 17, 24
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"A Whole Lot of Sole" Cocktail Party at the Buttonwoods Museum: Saturday Oct 17th at 6:30pm. Explore the Buttonwoods Museum, meet friends and neighbors, network with young professionals and celebrate art, history and community. Casual, adults-only evening will "shoecase" the fourteen life size whimsical and vividly painted Soles of Haverhill fiberglass shoes. More information and reservations at: http://www.solesofhaverhill.com/cocktails.html .
“Shoe-la-bration" Gala Dinner and Auction at Bradford Country Club: Saturday, October 24th at 6:30 pm. Start with cocktails and silent auction for a variety of items; continue with elegant seated dinner, and live auction of the unique shoe sculptures. $60.00 per person; tables of 8 may be reserved for $480.00. More information and reservations at: http://www.solesofhaverhill.com/galaauction.html . Individuals and businesses are encouraged to contribute silent auction items; contact ewkarlstad@yahoo.com. Click here for auction invitation - you may want to forward to friends and associates (“SOH auction email”).
Great Press for Soles of Haverhill
Terrific feature in Gazettethis week by Cara Spilsbury: http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_266122857.html .
Creative You-Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjmJ9wp9fvY&feature=channel_page
Article with photos in Northshore Magazine: http://nshoremag.com/tag/haverhill/
Frank Novak’s Point of Reference on HCTV: Soles of Haverhill project leaders Eric Karlstad and Leota Sarette discussed the project this past Thursday. Look for repeats of the show through this week.
Hamel Mill Lofts Grand Opening. Wednesday, September 30, 3-5 pm. Governor Patrick to speak. RSVP to gaylespicer@forestcity.net. Hamel Mill Lofts has been a great partner for Soles of Haverhill this year.
9-3-09 BIG EVENTS FOR SOLES OF HAVERHILL: "A Whole Lot a Sole" cocktail party will be held at the Buttonwoods Museum on Saturday evening, October 17th. Tickets are $25 each and include appetizers provided by "A Hot Dish," complimentary glass of champagne, and cash bar.
Contact Leanne at the Chamber of Commerce leanne@haverhillchamber.com or (978) 373-5663
The Shoe-labration Gala Auction will be held the following Saturday October 24th at Bradford Country Club. Simply Elegant Catering will be catering an elegant seated meal . Besides the 14 giant shoes, other items will be auctioned off. The committee needs your help in seeking fun, creative , and core items for the auction. If you can contribute an enticing auction item please contact Leota Sarrette (lsarrette@aol.com).For more information on both events visit www.solesofhaverhill.com
8-20-09 Woman on a shoe; who is she? MORE...
8-2-09 Sunday Boston Globe - With its really big shoe - actually, 14 of them - Haverhill hopes to step up. MORE...
7-22-09 Shoes and a city's soul: Responses sought to community survey. MORE...
7-19-09 Shoes Look Great about Town
The fourteen shoes have been delivered to terrific locations downtown—go to www.solesofhaverhill.org to see where they all are (though you’ll see a lot of them just by driving or walking around downtown.) Soon there will be one at City Hall, sponsored by the Teachers’ Credit Union.
7-10-09 Letter: Postcard record a worthy pursuit. Letter to the Editor.
7-6-09 Haverhill shoots for world record. http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_187010459.html
7-5-09 Remembering its past, city 'stomps' into its future.http://www.eagletribune.com/punewshh/local_story_186005532.html
