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  Marblehead Christmas Walk 2004
  Sunday, December 5th
  Events Around Town…
10am-4pm Artisan’s Holiday Marketplace
Abbot Hall, Washington Street
  Marblehead Festival of Arts is pleased to present its second annual artisan’s event featuring original handmade jewelry, furniture, glassware, fine art, nautical items, clothing and much more! For more information please call 781-639-ARTS or www.marbleheadfestival.org.
10am-4pm Holiday Show and Sale
Ditto Editions, Fine Art Giclée Printmakers & Gallery

257 Washington Street
781-715-0464
  A unique gift buying opportunity! Choose from a wonderful selection of work by local artists. Original oils, acrylics and watercolors as well as signed, limited edition prints are available. Refreshments will be served.
10am-4pm Marblehead Pottery 100th Anniversary Exhibit
Marblehead Museum Galleries

170 Washington Street
781-631-1768
  Enjoy a special reception with wassail & mulled wine.
Noon-2pm Pet Photos with Santa!
Pawsitively Marblehead

63 Atlantic Avenue
781-639-0449
  Accepting donations to benefit the “Making Ends Meet” Foundation. M.E.M. assists families in need. Thank you!
Noon-4pm Christmas Walk Open House
Osborne Florist & Greenhouse, Inc.

10 Ocean Avenue
781-631-2467
  For all your holiday floral and decorative needs. Enjoy hometown holiday hospitality and refreshments!
 
12:30-4pm Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Jeremiah Lee Mansion

116 Washington Street
  Relax as you take a ride through Marblehead’s historic district. Free of charge. Sponsored by Washington Street area retail businesses.
1pm-3pm Tea Tasting
Shambala Teas Boutique

30 Bessom Street
781-631-8327
  Come in from the cold and taste a sampling of teas from around the world! Light refreshments will be served. Learn more about our free lectures and gift products.
1pm-4:30pm Street Entertainment
on Washington Street & Atlantic Avenue
  Musicians, carolers and street performers entertain as you stroll the streets of the Marblehead. Shops open at 10am.
1pm-4pm Jeremiah Lee Mansion Open House
161 Washington Street
781-631-1768
  Join us for our 1st floor open house with festive holiday floral arrangements. Buy a ticket to win a holiday arrangement in our raffle (Sunday 2 pm). Enjoy a special reception with wassail and mulled wine.
2pm-2:45pm Historic Walking Tour of Washington Street
with Town Historian Bette Hunt
  Take a short walking tour with charismatic historic storyteller and Town Historian, Bette Hunt. Meet at the Marblehead Historical Society, 170 Washington Street (781-631-1768).
2pm-4pm Marblehead Arts Association
King Hooper Mansion Open House

8 Hooper Street
781-631-2608
  Member opening reception. Check out our gift shop and enjoy refreshments.
3pm Holiday Story Hour
Spirit of 76 Bookstore and Card Shop

170 Pleasant Street
781-631-7199
  We’ll be reading such favorites as “The Polar Express” and “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins.”
3pm-4pm Story time with Santa!!
Old Town House, Market Square
  Santa will be reading a short holiday story at the steps of the Old Town House for children and their families. First story time at 3pm, the second at 3:30pm. If inclement weather, the story time will be held at “Artist and Authors,” 108 Washington Street, (781- 639-0400).
5pm-7pm 3rd Annual Neighborhood Illumination
All Over Town
  A town-wide celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. View home exteriors beautifully decorated throughout Marblehead. To pick up your illunimary candles please stop by Pawsitively Marblehead ( 63 Atlantic Avenue or call 781-639-0449) and illuminate your walkway, driveway or porch. All proceeds benefit the “Making Ends Meet” Foundation.
7:30pm 24th Annual Old North Festival Chorus Christmas Concert
35 Washington Street
781-631-4832
  Featuring Old North Church Festival Orchestra and the one hundred-voice Festival Chorus with a special appearance by the Parish Singers and Old North Bell Choir. Tickets sold at the door and in advance at Arnould Gallery and Photo Swift or by calling 781-631-4832.
 

 

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Friday, Dec. 3

Saturday, Dec. 4


The 2004 Marblehead Christmas Walk is generously sponsored by:

Major Sponsors:
Marblehead Chamber of Commerce
Marblehead ACE Hardware
Marblehead Savings Bank
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
 
Sponsors:
Bus Stop
Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Coastal Care
Eastern Bank
Flag Hanger
Heritage Bank
National Grand Bank
Marblehead Festival of Arts
Murphy Funeral Home
Piari Luna
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank
ShipShape
...and the Retail Business Community