River Bend Farm in Autumn Foliage – October – Uxbridge Massachusetts October 23, 2021 | Leave a comment The River Bend Farm walking trail is beautiful any time of year, but it’s exceptionally lovely in October during the autumn foliage. Enjoy this virtual walk along a stretch of the historic Blackstone Canal.… Read More
Upper Goat Hill Trail Uxbridge April 14, 2021 | Leave a comment I had a wonderfully relaxing walk today in the upper Goat Hill trails in Uxbridge. They were steep and rocky, which made it a better workout than the flatter lower trails. Sometimes you trade off lower step counts for more muscle building! I always think of my dad when I discover old stone walls on… Read More
Goat Hill Lock Trail in Uxbridge, Massachusetts April 12, 2021 | Leave a comment On Sunday Bob and I went for a beautiful walk along the Goat Hill Lock Trail in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. This is one of the few surviving locks from the historic Blackstone Valley Canal. Lots of beaver-chewed trees! What are you up to today?… Read More
River Bend Farm Uxbridge MA April 8, 2021 | Leave a comment Enjoy this virtual visit to the beautiful River Bend Farm in Uxbridge, Massachusetts –… Read More
Stephen DiRado Photography Alzheimer’s Series February 12, 2019 | Leave a comment The Blackstone Valley Art Association has a special photography seminar lined up for Sunday, February 17th, 2019. Talented photographer Stephen DiRado will come in to the Uxbridge gallery to discuss his series he created documenting his father Gene’s descent into dementia / Alzheimer’s disease. Stephen has been featured on NPR and in the Washington Post.… Read More
Blackstone Valley Authors & Artisans Festival June 1, 2018 | Leave a comment A reminder that WE HAVE POSTPONED the 2018 Blackstone Valley Authors & Artisans Festival until the fall! We are not live this weekend. Be sure to check out the 33rd Annual Valley Friendship Tour which will be going on in Whitinsville on Sat the 2nd 2018! And next Saturday is the Sutton Art Festival on… Read More
Watercolors Then and Now Art Show Reception May 7, 2018 | Leave a comment artwork by Carol Frieswick The Blackstone Valley Art Association is sponsoring the “Watercolors Then and Now” show to celebrate all past and present BVAA members and their watercolors. We are in our 60th year! The opening reception will be Friday, May 11th, 2018 from 5-7. Invite family and friends – all are welcome! Where: BVAA… Read More
2018 Uxbridge Sketch Walk and Art Festival May 1, 2018 | Leave a comment Image by Joe Altruda Uxbridge features some of the most beautiful scenery in the region. Did you know that within a 5 minute walk of our Uxbridge Art Gallery there is a train station, several old churches, two historical homes, a waterfall, and several old stone buildings? The BVAA has created a day of creativity,… Read More
Blackstone Valley Authors & Artisans Festival 2018 March 14, 2018 | Leave a comment It’s time for the Blackstone Valley Authors & Artisans Festival 2018! All authors and artists welcome! The date is Saturday, June 2nd, 2018. The place is the beautiful gazebo and field alongside the Whitin Community Center! Save the date! Celebrate local authors and artisans! To claim your own booth, here’s the form: Blackstone Valley Authors… Read More
Authorstock 2018 February 26, 2018 | Leave a comment Authorstock 2018 is coming up this weekend! Make sure to mark your calendar and come on out for March 3rd and 4th – there’s a ton of authors, speakers, workshops, how-tos, and more! I’ll be there both days – I’d love to chat with you on any topic involving writing, publishing, marketing, and getting sales!… Read More