From all of us with the Brick Store Museum, we wish you a joyous holiday season and extend our thanks to you for supporting the Museum! In our January issue, we'll be recapping 2009 and giving you a preview of upcoming attractions. Hint: 2010 is already shaping up to be an exciting year. |
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Deck Your Halls: Wreath Auction Starts Friday!
 Don't forget that our 4th annual Wreath Auction starts this Friday, December 4th, from 3 to 5 PM. It continues on Saturday, December 5th from 10AM to 2PM, with all winners claiming their pieces at the conclusion!
 Catch an online preview of ALL the amazing entries and see for yourself that there's something for everyone: live greens, artificials, fancy, folksy, trendy, traditional, year-round decor, holiday decor...you get the idea! Then, come on by and place that bid that'll benefit the museum!
 Marvel at the creativity. Some of these wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces are gifts in themselves: take, for example, the "Merry Christmoose" wreath adorned with samples of Carol Santora's award-winning pastels, plus a gift certificate from the artist herself! There's a snowman's top hat filled to the brim with dog toys and treats from Scalawags Pet Boutique, a tool-laden wreath from Kennebunk ACE Hardware, a seafaring wreath from Saxony Imports--the list goes on!
 Also: new this year is an accompanying raffle (6 tickets for $10) with chances to win gift certificates from such great places as The Closet, Downeast Flowers, Hearth & Soul, Marier's Men's Shop, New Morning Natural Foods, Perfecto's Caffe, Port Lobster Company, Squaretoes Restaurant, We Care Cleaners, and many more...PLUS unique merchandise, including a framed vintage map, a 1000-piece puzzle, and a Santa cookie jar full of cookies! |
Holiday Tea Tickets Still Available
But, hurry...tickets are going fast!
Concluding the season's Prelude activities in the Kennebunks is our 6th annual Holiday Tea on Sunday, December 13th from 3 to 5PM. This year's venue is a true jewel and a Holiday Tea first: the beautiful 1842 Greek Revival home on historic Summer Street that once belonged to Captain Nathaniel Lord Thompson (1811-1889), one of Kennebunk's most prominent ship builders.
Grandparents, parents and children are invited to enjoy tea and delicious treats from the Kitchen Chicks while learning a bit about tea, etiquette customs, and the history of this stately home. Advance reservations are required. For tickets, call the museum at 207.985.4802 or print and mail in the registration form from our website. Costs are $20/adult ($15/adult for museum members) and $7.50/child age 14 and under. Children under age 4 are admitted free. Guests will receive a confirmation card and directions to the home upon registration.
This year's event is made possible by H. M. Payson & Co. and the Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation. |
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Great Gifts Under $50
Forget "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday"--the Museum has great deals the whole year through! If you're still seeking that perfect gift for someone special, look no further! The Brick Store Museum has a variety of innovative gift items to fit any budget, and you'll feel good knowing you've helped the Museum, too. Plus, members receive a 10% discount on all merchandise. Here are a few ideas...all under $50:
- Gift membership to the Museum. ($20-$40). We'll even calligraphy a special gift card for you to give. Great stocking stuffer!
- Charitable donation given in someone's honor to the Museum's 2009 Annual Fund; an attractive tribute notice will be sent. (any amount)
 Decorative wreath from our 4th Annual "Deck Your Halls" Wreath Display, Silent Auction & Raffle to be held on December 4th and 5th! (see article above)
 Publications on an array of topics in regional history, arts and culture, including several 2009 titles by such local authors as Steve Burr, Trish Mason, Rosalind Magnuson, and Kathy Ostrander ($3-$40, depending upon the book)
 "Anchor to Windward" DVD ($20). This keepsake is the filmed ceremony of September 30, 2009, in which an anchor overlooking Walker's Point was presented in honor of George H. W. Bush "by those who love him as much as he loves this special place." Runtime approx. 40 min.
- Wreck of the "Isidore" book & companion CD ($19.95).
 A compelling new 102-page book from guitarist and songwriter Harvey Reid, who gives a glimpse into the hidden history of Maine with his examination of the legendary 1842 shipwreck that inspired ghost stories and ballads...and Reid's own, included on a 13-song CD.
- Posters, including: "Cupolas of the Kennebunks" ($29) designed by local artist Todd Wallis, featuring 10 area cupolas; and "Transoms of Cape Porpoise" ($15) depicting 32 local lobster boats.
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Welcome, and Welcome back!
As we close out the year, this is a great opportunity to thank all 23 of our Business Partners. We're extremely appreciative of all that these businesses represent and have given to us. Take a moment to review the list, and the next time you're visiting them or see their employees around town, thank them for supporting our mission and year-round operations! Learn about our Business Partner Program and how your business can join in making the Museum an even more vibrant place for all! | |
The Brick Store Museum is located at 117 Main Street in the heart of Kennebunk's National Register Historic District. For more than 70 years, the Museum has been dedicated to preserving the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Kennebunks. Its galleries and research archives are open year-round (closed holidays), Tuesdays-Fridays, 10-4:30 and Saturdays, 10-1. Admission is by donation; suggested $5/person. For more information, check us out at www.brickstoremuseum.org, or give us a call at 207.985.4802. | |
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'Tis the Season,
An End-of-Year Tale by Museum Treasurer David N. Moravick
The Brick Store Museum is coming off a successful capital campaign which completed long overdue renovations and increased our endowment. However:
Twas the month before a new budget year and all through the Museum, Attendance was good, and we were happy to see 'em! Yet, the Finance Committee was all nestled but not snug in their chairs, Concerned a balanced budget wouldn't be there!
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Upcoming...
December 9 and December 16, 2009
Patchwork Story Times with stories and a fun craft project to make and take home!
December 10, 2009
Congratulate our Junior Curators
March 17, 2010
Charity Dinner Night
at One Dock in Kennebunkport |
Did You Know...
...that the Brick Store Museum is "really, really, really, really, really, really awesome and cool"? So says Abigail, a third-grader from Consolidated School who came to visit last month as part of field trips that brought nearly 200 schoolchildren to the Museum. Her enthusiasm was echoed by her classmates, as well as by teacher Mrs. Chadburn who wrote to tell us that our school program was "very thorough and interactive" and that her students "came back so excited! It is clear to me how much time all of you spend to make this trip so successful." |
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Open through December 23rd; Tuesdays-Fridays, 10AM - 4:30PM and Saturdays, 10AM-1PM
Closed December 24th through 28th.
Open Tuesday, December 29th; Wednesday, December 30th; and Thursday, December 31st, 11AM-2PM.
Closed January 1st through 4th.
Regular hours resume on Tuesday, January 5th.
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