December
2018
REAA NEWSLETTER 
A newsletter to keep you informed about what's "up with arts."

Letter from the BOD President:
Dear Members and Friends,

This year's Hudson Downtown Stroll was the best one yet!  The weather was perfect and there was so much activity throughout the whole evening!  We would like to thank those who stopped by to hear the River's Edge Chorale (see picture right) and the REHarmonix (see picture below) sing at the Town Hall Venue.  Several singers also strolled up and down Main Street singing holiday carols.  Special thanks to the Hudson Business Association for allowing us to participate again this year.

You will have another chance to hear both groups perform at our annual Holiday Concert this coming Sunday, December 9 at 2pm.  See below for more information

Looking for some unique gifts for this holiday season?  Why not come to our Last Minute Holiday Solutions Bazaar on Sunday, December 16?  Read on for all of the details.

Thanks for all of your support throughout the year!  Happy Holidays!

Lisa Schliker -  REAA BOD President


Join us for a wonderful holiday concert.  REHarmonix and the River's Edge Chorale will be performing.  The FUMC choir and Handbell choir will also be featured.  
We are also excited to announce that Fireside Quartet will be performing at this concert.
Refreshments will be provided after the concert.

Tickets on sale now!
Students / Seniors: $10 or $8 for REAA members
General admission: $15 or $13 for REAA members


Tackle your to-do list and support the arts!
December 16, 2018
2:30-6:30pm
First Federated Church
200 Central Street
Hudson, MA  01749

Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

This December, we're going to help you tackle what's left of your to-do list with a Last Minute Holiday Solutions Bazaar, featuring products and services from local artists and artisans. You can finish up your last holiday needs, support local makers, and help raise funds for the River's Edge Arts Alliance, all in one fun, festive event.
Visit our webpage for a list of vendors:

During the event, we will be selling Hot Chocolate and other refreshments.  We will also provide gift wrapping services and crafts for the Kids.

 

We still have some room for vendors for this event.  Please visit our Vendor webpage for more information including a vendor application.  Don't wait as space is limited!
http://upwitharts.org/community-programs-2/last-minute-holiday-solutions-bazaar/vendor-information-last-minute-holiday-solutions-bazaar/
VISUAL ART PROGRAMS


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Are you a local artist who would like to display your work?  The River's Edge Arts Alliance would love to hear from you!  We take pride in providing opportunities for local artists to display artwork in a local venue.  For more information, please reach out to us at: [email protected]
     MEMBERSHIP MATTERS! Join us today! 
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Membership fees help us financially meet our mission to: 
E nrich lives and create community through the arts .

Your membership fee helps keep ticket fees and participation costs down, ensuring that our arts programming can be accessible to all, and helps defray operating costs so that we can continue to provide flagship programs and develop new ones to meet the changing needs of our growing community.

Individual membership ($50/year)
Household membership ($50/year)
Senior/student membership ($30/year, for individuals only)

Non-profit and arts organization membership ($60/year)
For more information on what our membership offers, please visit our webpage:
Membership webpage   You can also renew your membership right on the site!  
River's Edge Arts Alliance Board and Staff:

2018 - 2019 Board of Directors
Lisa Schliker- President
Karen Bishop - Vice President
Kevin Santos - Treasurer
Julie Bolduc - Secretary
Danielle Neuffer
Julie-Anne Burdick
Anna Klashka
Ron Sorgman
Christopher Griffith
(New!) Denise Hurley

Junior BOD members:
Blane Stanczak - Marlborough High School
Brianna Hamel - Marlborough High School
Maya Levine - Hudson High School
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Chief Administrative Officer - Danielle Griggs

To learn more about our leadership, please visit our leadership website:  

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Here is a link to our last Annual Report:  http://upwitharts.org/annual-report/
   
River's Edge Arts Alliance Classifieds

Seeking candidates to join our
Board of Directors

If you are passionate about the arts and want to help make a difference in the community, a BOD position may be for you!   As a board member, you will be expected to attend our monthly meetings, attend some of our programs, and provide support throughout your term.  Our current board has a variety of experience in the arts, education, business and more.

There is NO financial commitment to join our board, just a love of the arts and a passion to make the organization even stronger!  Please e-mail us at: [email protected] for an application or for more information.
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Shopping online this season?  Please consider supporting the River's Edge Arts Alliance by clicking the link below and purchasing through Amazon:

 


The River's Edge Arts Alliance is proud to be a member of the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce!
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155 Apsley Street, Hudson MA 01749 ยท (978) 562-1646