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ENJOY THE MAGIC OF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

With Family & Friends

Creative Arts Network, C.A.N. welcomes you to Fall River, MA.

Creative Arts Network, C.A.N. is a celebration of Art, Culture & Community. This holiday season

we invite you to enjoy the many traditions that make Fall River a city rich in history and culture.

This calendar will guide you through the many traditions Fall River is known for such as the

elegant Victorian house that is home to the Fall River Historical Society where guests experience

the splendor of Christmas past in the grand granite mansion, decked out in holiday finery in period

style from room to room. Or why not make the Festival of Trees part of your holiday tradition as

you walk through a wonderland of trees decorated by the local business, organizations and

individuals and a visit from Santa. And what would the holiday be without the true holiday

experience of The Nutcracker.

Come experience true holiday magic as Creative Arts Network, C.A.N. presents multiple events

and activities, with considerable pride, throughout the holiday season.

For more information and updates about our events go to our website creativeartsnetwork.org call

(508) 673-2939, or email us at [email protected]. For a listing of

accommodations in the Fall River area, places to eat and shop go to our website

creatveartsnetwork.org

Dave Dennis, President

Creative Arts Network, Inc.

mailto:[email protected]

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Tree Lighting at the Private Joseph Francis Green, Belmont Street (in front of The Fire Barn) starting at 4:30, Free. Check our

calendar for more details creativeartsnetwork.org

Deck the Halls! A Victorian Christmas Extravaganza Featuring Our Famous Themed Trees. November 18-December 30

Fall River Historical Society, 451 Rock St., Fall River, 508-679-1071, ext. 1 or 2.

Hours are 9:00 to 4:30 Monday – Friday and 1:00 to 4:30 Saturdays and Sundays. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and at 2:00

p.m. on December 24. Fall River Historical Society’s acclaimed Open House lets visitors experience the splendor of a Victorian era

Christmas in one of the Southcoast’s grandest 19th century mansions, lavishly decked out in an award-winning holiday display from

room to room, including a series of dazzling themed trees. Admission is free.

Westport Vineyard 22nd Annual OPEN HOUSE! This is a great chance to take the entire family to the Vineyard. The event is

free of charge and there will be plenty of parking available. Open house features reduced price wine tastings all day long, huge

discounts on cases of wine, spiked cider, wine and beer by the glass and delicious dishes from Newie Casciano and her Foodzilla

Food Truck. There will also be a variety of local vendors including Shy Brothers Cheese, Mad Good Cookie, Kave Rock Alpaca

petting zoo, Hana’s Honey, Fixx Chocolates, Kettle Corn and more! Finally, the Vineyard will offer FREE vineyard hayrides all

day long, hot cocoa, kettle fires, Christmas music, games for the kids, art gallery and our wonderful scenic views.

NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Holiday Ball Room Dance Party- Save the DATE for our next 21+ Ballroom social event. Take a break from the hectic holiday

season with an elegant evening on the dance floor! Join Ballroom Director/Instructor Martin Nikolov for our holiday dance social

beginning with a group class, followed by general dancing. No partner needed. No experience needed. Group class open to all

levels. Light refreshments will be served (BYOB/W) Cover charge - cash only at the door $20 for singles$35 per couple. Hope to

see you there. Share this event with friends and be entered to win our monthly gift certificate giveaway! www.mdance.us

Deck the Halls! A Victorian Christmas Extravaganza Featuring Our Famous Themed Trees

(refer back to November 24th for details)

Victorian High Tea in Easton Tea Room-Saturdays and Sundays noon - 4:30pm

Visiting Easton Tea Room is one of the pleasures of the holiday season for many of our members and friends. Located adjacent to

the museum building in the circa 1870 Alexander Dorrance Easton residence at 458 High Street, the tea room features designer

interiors and original period details, accented with Victorian antiques. One most popular offering is Victorian High Tea, which

includes an extensive selection of Ashby’s famous English teas, a variety of tea sandwiches, savories, and delectable dainty

pastries. Our heavenly date and ginger scones, for which we are locally famous, are made from early 20th-century recipes. Pastries

include confections such as hand-decorated petit fours and our traditional almond macaroons, an FRHS favorite since 1921.

Savories include flavored breads with cream cheese filling, tartlets, and traditional cucumber sandwiches.

NOVEMBER 26, 2017



Holiday Open House-1:00pm-4:00pm - Lafayette Durfee House, 94 Cherry Street, Fall River, MA

Breakfast with Santa - 9:30am, Venus deMilo, 75 Grant Army Highway, Swansea, MA.

Ornament decorating - Face Painting - Cookie Decorating. A fun filled event for the whole family!

Open Seating only - Reservations Required

Adults: $19.50/Child 3-10: $10.95/Infant (Under 3): $2.95 - Tickets available online: Venusdemilo.com

DECEMBER 2, 2017

33rd Annual Children's Holiday Parade hosted by Fall River Holiday Parade Committee, Inc. The parade steps off at 1:00PM

from Kennedy Park, down Main Street. One of the largest New England holiday parades.



Victorian High Tea in Easton Tea Room (refer to November 25th for details)

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DECEMBER 2, 2017 Continued

41st Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair-What started out as a small show for area artisans has grown into the area’s largest

and finest craft show. The fair gives artisans an opportunity to showcase and sell their handmade work for the Christmas season.

We welcome hobby artisans as well as professionals. We do, however, stress the importance of maintaining high quality in all

handmade products. The fair is open to the public from 10 am until 4 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. There is no admission

charge and parking is free.

Photo Exhibition–Frank C Grace-1:00pm-4:00pm Lafayette Durfee house, 94 Cherry St, Fall River

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Photo Exhibit and Sale by Frank C Grace. Frank is a friend of the house and

has taken many lovely photos and has graciously allowed us to use them. So, we are thrilled he has agreed to be our first "Artist In

Residence."We will exhibit many of the photos Frank has done in and around Fall River and New England. He will have many

prints for sale and many for order, including several editions on Metal.Frank was born and raised in Fall River and now resides in

Acushnet. He has been photographing historic, weird and wonderful New England for the last 13 years. He combines his camera

and eye with Photoshop manipulation to bring out the surreal aspects of his subjects. He’s been a finalist for Ron Howard’s

“Project Imagination” for the last two consecutive years, and he loves all things historic, ghostly and haunted. Frank uses a Nikon

36-megapixel DSLR camera with a variety of wide-angle and fish-eye lenses. In 2014, he published his first wall calendar: Haunted

New England with Tide-mark Press Ltd.

DECEMBER 3, 2017




41st Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair- (refer to December 2nd for details)

WINDHARP in a Celtic Christmas Concert at Christ Church, located at 57 Main Street, Swansea, MA on at 3:00pm. Following

the concert, everyone is invited to enjoy coffee/punch and dessert in the Parish Hall, next to the church.

WINDHARP is a quartet consisting of two women and two men who sing in four-part harmony, acapella, plus their songs are

accompanied by guitars, flutes and whistles, mandolin, Celtic harp and Celtic drum. The music is seasonal, the voices divine, and

the instruments enhance the beauty of this Celtic Christmas Concert. Seating is limited - Please Reserve Early.

Tickets for this event are $15.00 paid in advance ($18.00 at the door). Children 12 and under are $10.00. Checks should be made

payable to "Christ Church" and put "Celtic Christmas" in the memo line. Mail to Christ Church, 57 Main Street, Swansea, MA

02777. Advance paid tickets will be confirmed and tickets held at the door on the day of performance. Please provide contact

information. For questions, contact Peggy Deston at 508-674-2245 or by email to: [email protected].

Annual Christmas Celebration-12N-3PM- Greater Fall River RE-CREATION, 45 Rock St, Fall River, MA 02720

Free activities include pictures with Santa, Caricatures, Train Ride, Horse & Carriage rides, Santa's workshop, face painting,

balloon sculptures, cookie decorating and refreshments. For more information Grace S. Gerling, Executive Director,

508-679-0922 fax: 508-674-6009, [email protected] - www.gfrrec.org


Photo Exhibition–Frank C Grace-1:00pm-4:00pm Lafayette Durfee house, 94 Cherry St, Fall River

(refer to December 2nd for details

DECEMBER 4, 2017



Tea with Mrs. Claus-Seating’s at 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30. Easton Tea Room (FR Historical Soc.) Prepaid reservations required.

Bring the little ones in your life to our fancy tea party. The tables are set with our best china and linens, and young ladies and

gentlemen enjoy a child-friendly version of Victorian High Tea, with sandwiches cut into seasonal shapes and desserts that appeal

to children, while grown-up guests are served an assortment of tea sandwiches, savories, and sweets.

The guest of honor, Mrs. Claus, entertains girls and boys with activities including a game, a holiday story, songs, and a scavenger

hunt. Each child also writes a letter to Santa Claus, and Jingles, our friendly elf, collects the letters and gives them to Mrs. Claus to

deliver. Soon afterwards, children get an amazing surprise – a personal response from Santa arrives at their home!

This popular annual event always sells out quickly, so contact us early to reserve your place. The tea is age-appropriate for children

ages 3 through 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to bring along your camera to capture all the special

moments!



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Cookie Decorating - National Cookie Day, 3:30 p.m.

Join the Children’s Room staff in decorating a cookie in observance of National Cookie Day! A variety of frostings and toppings

will be available for children to get creative! The afternoon will include a reading of When You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura

Numeroff. Don’t miss this tasty afternoon!

Main Library - Meeting Room, 104 North Main Street, Fall River, 508-324-2700 / fallriverlibrary.org

DECEMBER 5, 2017



DECEMBER 6, 2017



Holiday Card-Making

What better way to share holiday cheer than to send someone a card YOU made by hand? In this free workshop, you'll learn card-

making tips and techniques, and our instructor, experienced card-maker Lynn Gagne, will guide you through the process of making

a beautiful and unique card (several different designs to choose from). You'll leave the class with a distinctive and festive hand-

crafted card. All materials are provided. This class is limited to 12 people, and registration is required. To sign up, call the library's

circulation desk at 508-324-2700, ext. 2, or email [email protected]. Sponsored by the Friends of the Fall River Public Library.

Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room, CONTACT: Kate Kulpa 508-324-2700 ext.110 [email protected]

DECEMBER 7, 2017



DECEMBER 8, 2017



What’s That Smell? - Have you ever wondered how wine lovers can detect and describe the unique flavors of what’s in their wine

glass? Join our Director of Wine Education, Deborah Daniels on an adventure to See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Savor like a

professional! Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard, Little Compton, RI Cost: $40 per person

Limited Space Available. Contact Deborah for your reservation, [email protected]

Dinner with Santa - Starting at 6pm. It will take place at the Don Carlos Club Hall - 245 Plain Street, Fall River. Santa will

arrive after dinner and hand out Christmas Gifts to the kids. 13 and older tickets are $12; Youth 4-12 are $6 and 3 and under free.

They get a pasta and meatball dinner, chicken tenders, salad, pastries and coffee. For more information contact:

Grace S. Gerling, Executive Director 508-679-0922 fax: 508-674-6009, [email protected] - www.gfrrec.org

The fourth annual local artisan show 2:00pm-8:00p with live music and refreshments. Fourteen local artists will be showing a

variety of artistic works. We'll be bringing some of the area's fantastic artisans' works in time for your holiday shopping! Won't you

stop by and join this event? Please share! Don't miss our annual holiday sale!

For more information, contact Carol Way Wood at [email protected]

DECEMBER 9, 2017




The fourth annual local artisan show 2:00pm-8:00p with live music and refreshments. Fourteen local artists will be showing a

variety of artistic works. We'll be bringing some of the area's fantastic artisans' works in time for your holiday shopping! Won't you

stop by and join this event? Please share! Don't miss our annual holiday sale!

For more information, contact Carol Way Wood at [email protected]



http://www.gfrrec.org/




Night Before Christmas -Children's Reading by Dave Mello, 11:00am - 2:00pm Lafayette Durfee House, 94 Cherry St, Fall

River, MA 02720, USA Dave Mello once again enthralls our youth with his beautiful reading of A visit from St. Nicholas a

Poem by Clement Clarke Moore we know it as "The Night Before Christmas"

Live Nativity & Indoor Activities, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Calvary Temple, 4321 North Main St., Fall River. Live animals, hayrides,

crafts, snacks, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, photo opportunities and it’s all FREE. Rain Date December 16th 6:00pm-8:00pm

DECEMBER 10, 2017




Holiday Pops Concert with the South Coast Community Chorus- The Gift

Music of: Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakoff/George Frederick Handel/Irving Berlin/Leroy Anderson and others

For ticket information go to the website- http://www.fallriversymphonyorchestra.org/about-us/events


Rockin' Holiday Party and Holiday Open House - 4:00pm-7:00pm, The Greater Fall River Art Association, 30 Belmont St., Fall

River, invites the public to our house with music by Louis Leeman Trio. Enjoy a party decorated for the Holidays in our Victorian

Mansion. Also on view is our Member Exhibit with over 100 pieces of artwork. Enjoy music, art, crafts, raffles, and refreshments.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Invite your family and friends.

Live Nativity & Indoor Activities, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Calvary Temple, 4321 North Main St., Fall River. Live animals, hayrides,

crafts, snacks, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, photo opportunities and it’s all FREE. Rain Date December 16th 6:00pm-8:00pm

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DECEMBER 15, 2017



"Ornament" Holiday Show - 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm. will be returning for another performance at the Westport Jr./Sr

High School, 19 Main Road, Westport, MA. Tickets can be purchased online at WWW.ORNAMENTBAND.COM. Our 5th and

6th grade select chorus will have the thrilling experience of performing with Ornament that evening. Don't miss this awesome

holiday show!

DECEMBER 16, 2017

FESTIVAL OF TREES!

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees, where holiday magic transforms the usual into the extraordinary. Within weeks,

Government Center will look like a winter wonderland with uniquely decorated Christmas trees. Trees will be displayed at

Government Center where they will deck the halls in true holiday spirit. The “Festival of Trees” event is scheduled for Saturday,

December 16th from 11:00AM – 4:00PM where guests will be welcomed in true holiday spirit by

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FESTIVAL OF TREES! Continued

December 16th from 11:00AM – 4:00PM where guests will be welcomed in true holiday spirit by Dave Jennings in period dress to

view the trees enjoy music by local artist, holiday refreshments throughout the day, chocolate fountain and free candy display. and

a visit from Santa.

• 11:00am-11:30am Tree Judging - Miss Bristol County is Alyssa Maitoza and Miss South Coast is Megan Sylvia, Miss

Fall River is Kimberly Lim Souza will be judging the trees.

• 11:15am Night Before Christmas Reading by Dave Mello. Dave Mello will capture our youth with his beautiful reading

of A visit from St. Nicholas a Poem by Clement Clarke Moore we know it as "The Night Before Christmas

• 11:30am-12:30pm Santa arrives with gifts for kids, so bring your camera for a truly magical moment. For an extra

special treat, Santa will be joined by Miss Bristol County, Alyssa Maitoza and Miss South Coast, Megan Sylvia, Miss Fall

River, Kimberly Lim Souza who will be performing holiday classics and helping Santa with gifts for kids.

• 11:30am-12:30pm B.L.C. Girls singing group - they will be performing Christmas mixed in with pop, country and

contemporary music.

• 12:30pm-1:30pm Hand Bells performance

• 1:30-2:30 Lou Leeman playing holiday tunes

• 2:30pm-3:00pm - Holiday Music

• 3:00pm-4:00pm Holiday concert at Festival of Trees will follow the conclusion of the tour from 3:00pm-4:00pm with

an 18-piece big band holiday tunes.

Creative Arts Network, C.A.N. and The Fall River Herald News invites you to spend the day in Fall River, a city, rich in history

and a love of Art & Culture!




1st Annual Winter Dance Performance. 3:00pm-6:30pm. The Eagle Event Center, Fall River, MA. For more information contact

studiolifeperformingart.com

DECEMBER 17, 2017




Winter Concert/The South Coast Community Chorale (SCCC) presents their 20th anniversary winter concert! The concert will

be on December 17th, 2:00pm at St. Bernadette's Parish, 529 Eastern Ave, Fall River.

SCCC is excited to present their 20th Anniversary Winter Concert where they will be honoring our community heroes. If you are a

teacher, nurse, doctor, police officer, firefighter, member of our military, or any other public servant, you are invited at a special

ticket price to honor your service. The performance will include highlights from Handel’s Messiah, Pergolesi’s Magnificat, A

Musicological Journey Through the Twelve Days of Christmas, Irving Berlin’s Christmas, and many other Christmas and classical

favorites!

Share the Wassel Bowl - 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Holiday Open House & Member Meeting 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Lafayette Durfee house, 94 Cherry St, Fall River, MA 02720, USA

It is that time of year to celebrate with loved ones and friends. And we at the House are no different we want to celebrate with you.

Come by for a cup of Hot Wassel (alcohol-free) and share the Holiday Spirit. Smell the Holiday, see the house all in its Holiday

Splendor and feel the warmth of the season

A quarterly member meeting and Holiday cheer to take place at 12:00

Lularoe/ Grinch Adult Paint Event-4:00pm-7:00pm, Hosted by Casey's Fun FacesBarrett’s Ale House, 4171 North Main Street,

Fall River, MA -Make a step by step canvas painting of the Grinch arm/ornament. Shop Lularoe leggings and other items same

night. Also includes 1 pair of leggings or $25 credit towards future purchase of any Lularoe item from Lauren and Amanda.Tickets

are $40 each adult! Includes everything above plus sm appetizer buffet. Age 18 and over please!

Must prepay to hold spot. This event cannot be purchased at door. Sorry! Refund requests must be made 3 days before the event.

No exceptions or credits! [email protected] 508-404-914

https://www.facebook.com/caseysfacepainting/


DECEMBER 18, 2017



Meet and Greet Santa and Mrs. Claus-1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Each December as Christmas approaches, Santa and Mrs. Claus set aside an afternoon to spend time at Fall River Historical

Society. Young and old alike are cordially invited to meet the jolly duo, and there’s no charge for admission. Visits take place in

our lavishly decorated Music Room, where Santa and Mrs. Claus greet guests in front of one of our dazzling themed trees, such as

our amazing upside-down trees, A Salute to Santa and A Snowy Winter Night’s Dream. It’s a great setting for children to meet

Santa and share their wish lists with him.

Please bring your own camera; one of our volunteers will be on hand to take photos at your request.

DECEMBER 19, 2017



Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! /Meeting Room - 6:00PM-7:00PM

Join Santa & Mrs. Claus for an evening of holiday stories and song! The evening will include a craft, holiday raffle, and your

chance to take a picture with the North Pole's most famous residents. Bring along your Christmas wish lists and letters to Santa.

Refreshments will be served.

CONTACT: David R. Mello 508-324-2700, ext. 4 [email protected]

LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

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DECEMBER 24 & DECEMBER 26, 2017

FAMILY TIME-Now that you’ve enjoyed a season of holiday magic, it’s time to spend a quiet holiday with family and close

friends. Education is the key to any successful city so as a strong advocate of education I hope all who attended one or more events

enjoyed their time and most important learned a little something while experiencing the rich history and culture of our city.

Dave Dennis, President

Creative Arts Network, Inc.

Support the 3rd Annual

“FESTIVAL OF TREES”

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees, where holiday magic transforms the usual

into the extraordinary. Within weeks, Government Center will look like a winter

wonderland with uniquely decorated Christmas trees.

While this holiday magic lasts only a few weeks, it continues throughout the year in the

hearts of those who volunteer and support The Festival of Trees. Every penny raised is

used to give “A Gift of Love” to the lives of those less fortunate.

Make the Festival of Trees a part of your holiday season and help share the magic.

Businesses, civic organizations, neighborhood groups and more are invited to sponsor a

6-foot tree for $50. The sponsor then decorates the tree however they choose.

This year all the trees will be displayed at Government Center where the trees will deck

the halls in true holiday spirit. The “Festival of Trees” event is scheduled for Saturday,

December 16th from 11:00AM – 4:00PM where guests will be welcomed in true holiday

spirit to view the trees enjoy music by local artist, refreshments and a visit from Santa.

A Free holiday concert will follow the conclusion of the tour from 3:00pm-4:00pm

Creative Arts Network, C.A.N. and The Fall River Herald News invites you to spend the

day in Fall River, a city, rich in history and a love of Art & Culture!

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GUIDELINES

Start date for decorating Monday, November 27th

Deadline to decorate tree Wednesday, December 13th

Tree Location Fall River Government Center

Deadline to take decorations off tree Wednesday, January 3rd

Groups are responsible for providing their own decorations. A sign will be displayed near each tree

with the sponsor’s name, and a list of sponsors will be printed in the paper and on the Herald News

website.

To sponsor a tree and be part of this year’s “Festival of Trees”

• Call or email Creative Arts Network, C.A.N., Sandy Dennis at 508-673-2939 or

[email protected]

• Call Fall River Herald News, Lynne Sullivan at 508-676-2534

• Fill out and mail this form along with a $50 check made out to Fall River Herald News

Holiday Fund. Attn: Lynne Sullivan, 207 Pocasset St., Fall River, MA 02722

C.A.N. and Herald News are not responsible for any stolen or damaged ornaments.

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