Sharon Artist Shares 'Memories and Dreams' at Lakeside Gallery

Residents throughout the region have until Nov. 29 to view the work of Brigitte McArdle.

A local exhibit featuring the work of 89-year-old Sharon resident and artist Brigitte McArdle is nearing its close for the 2012 season.  Featured at the Lakeside Gallery on Lake Massapoag in Sharon, the gallery, dubbed "Memories & Dreams", showcases McArdle's work - paintings and pictures on various themes.  The exhibit will remain open until Thursday, Nov. 29. Hours run from 9-4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays to 8 p.m. and Friday to noon. Call 781-784-8000 for more information.

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5 Things Oct 25: Academy Award winning film A Separation will be shown at the Senior Center today.

The Lakeside Gallery is open until 8:00 p.m. tonight.

  1. At 9:30 a.m. the film entitled 'A Separation' will be shown at the Sharon Senior Center. In 2012 this film won an Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film and became the first Iranian film to win the award. 2. From 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. it's Pre-K Story Time at the Sharon Public Library. Storytime and craft for ages 4 - 5. This weeks theme is Halloween. Pre-registration is required. Contact: Danielle Margarida (781)784-1578 ext. 1432 3. The Sharon Middle School Math Team is on their way to the Qualters Middle School in Mansfield. Go SMS! 2:20 - 6:00 p.m. 4. Bay Ridge Condominium Owners will be meeting at the Sharon Public Library Community Room at 6:00 p.m. Contact: William Mackey (508)222-1220 or wmackey@lorellmanagement.com 5. …

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The Lakeside Gallery to Present 'Memories and Dreams'

The works of Artist, Brigitte McArdle will be available as part of the gallery.

The Lakeside Gallery on Lake Massapoag in Sharon is getting ready to present "Memories & Dreams" showcasing the works of Artist Brigitte McArdle. The opening reception for "Memories and Dreams" will take place Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 7-9 p.m. at the Lakeside Gallery and will run through November 30, 2012. This is the first time McArdle will be exhibiting her extraordinary work. This would not be unusual since the gallery often exhibits the work of up and coming Sharon artists, but McArdle is 89 and has been painting since she was a young girl in Germany. McArdle has had a love for making pictures as far back as she can remember being able to hold a pencil. Her father took her with him to the art materials store where he bought paints and …

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Sharon Reflects on 'Echoes of a Bygone Era'

The Lakeside Gallery's newest exhibit runs until Aug. 30.

Visitors to the Lakeside Gallery at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging on Thursday night reflected on echoes of a bygone era. "Echoes of a Bygone Era" is the gallery's newest exhibit, which opened Tuesday and runs until Aug. 30. The exhibit features 32 works by Sharon artists: 17 mixed media by Barbara Seligman, and 15 pieces in a variety of media by Liane Fisher. The gallery hosted a wine and cheese reception with the artists Thursday night. The Lakeside Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Thursday until 8 p.m., Friday until noon, and other evenings by appointment. For more information, call 781-784-8000. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or …

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Snapshot of Sharon Seniors' Photography Talent Gets Viewing

The opening reception for the Sharon Adult Center Photography Club's newest exhibit was tonight at the Lakeside Gallery.

A snapshot of the photographic talent among Sharon's seniors received its first significant public viewing tonight. An opening reception for the Sharon Adult Center Photography Club's Fourth Annual Photography Exhibit was held at the center's Lakeside Gallery. The show opened Tuesday and runs until noon Thursday, July 12. The exhibit features 36 pieces among 11 photographers. Some of the works are for sale.

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(VIDEO) Strong Turnout for Sharon Creative Arts Association Exhibit

The Lakeside Gallery will display the works until May 31.

One tour in Sharon on Wednesday night began with "Sailing on Lake Massapoag" and ended with "They Dance." Guests gathered for the opening reception for the Sharon Creative Arts Association's latest exhibit at the Lakeside Gallery at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging. The 51-piece exhibit of association members' pieces, in a variety of media, opened April 3 and runs until May 31. The gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; Thursday until 8 p.m.; Friday until noon; and other evenings by appointment. For more information, call the Sharon Adult Center at 781-784-8000.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, April 11

Attend the opening reception of the Lakeside Gallery's newest show.

"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Attend the Sharon Planning Board meeting The Sharon Planning Board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Sharon Community Center. 2. Attend the Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals meeting The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. in the Sharon Town Offices. 3. Attend the Sharon School Committee meeting The Sharon School Committee meets at 7 p.m. in the Sharon Middle School. 4. Attend the Sharon Historical Commission meeting The Sharon Historical Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Sharon Town Offices. 5. Check out a new art show The opening reception for the Sharon Creative Arts Association's exhibit at the Lakeside …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 27

Check out an art exhibit.

"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Check out an exhibit "Reflections," an exhibit featuring work by Vera Cross, Karen Gordon and Sheila Pallay, will be displayed at the Lakeside Gallery at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging from Tuesday, Feb. 14 through Thursday, March 29. The gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; Thursday until 8 p.m.; Friday until noon; and other evenings by appointment. For more information, call the Sharon Adult Center at 781-784-8000. 2. Enjoy a Music, Movement and Me program A Music, Movement and Me program for ages 5 and under runs from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Sharon Public Library's …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today, Feb. 24

Check out 'Reflections.'

"Five Things You Need To Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Check out an art exhibit "Reflections," an exhibit featuring work by Vera Cross, Karen Gordon and Sheila Pallay, will be displayed at the Lakeside Gallery at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging from Tuesday, Feb. 14 through Thursday, March 29. The gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; Thursday until 8 p.m.; Friday until noon; and other evenings by appointment. For more information, call the Sharon Adult Center at 781-784-8000. 2. Read for One Book, One Town Read "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay," Sharon's One Book, One Town: Sharon Reads Together selection. 3. Drive safely …

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New Sharon Exhibit Inspires 'Reflections'

Lakeside Gallery hosts three artists' works though March 29.

Visitors to Sharon's Lakeside Gallery are seeing an early 20th century Virginia mill through three Sharon artists' eyes. And perhaps better appreciate their own surroundings. "Reflections," featuring 42 works among Sheila Pallay's photographs, Karen Gordon's watercolors and Vera Cross' watercolors and pastels, runs Feb. 14 through Thursday, March 29 at the Lakeside Gallery, at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging. The artists attended an opening reception Wednesday night. Pallay said the artists chose the theme and decided to interpret a photo she took of the Mabry Mill, "a very popular place to be photographed," on Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway. The 1910 mill is "one of the most beautiful spots" there, according to text at the …

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