NEWS & EVENTS

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Mural Restoration 2008

A heartfelt thankyou to Alice Miles!

For the past few months, Alice Miles, a member of Hamilton House has been working on the restoration and cleaning of our mural. The mural is in the first room to the right as you enter Hamilton House.

The painted paper of the mural was patiently secured with archival glue. Then after the loose paper was secured, it was cleaned with non-invasive archival cleaner that removes the dirt, but not the paint. Alice then filled in any small patches of missing paper with Celuclay (paper-mache mixture with a binder). She then used a water based paint to fill in any paint loss.

Alice has dedicated the restoration of this mural to her father and mother, Paul and Mary Charlotte King, who were both members of Hamilton House since 1981. They loved to travel with Hamilton house and enjoyed Indian Clubs, French and Current Issues.

Find the Value at Hamilton House

Mark you calendars in advance for our annual antiques appraisal here at Hamilton House. Bring your items to have our professional appraisers take a look at them. Appraise 1 item for $10 or 3 items for $25. We hope to see you there!

Barbecue!

Salute the summer at Hamilton House! Enjoy a great lunch prepared by Chef Paul on the grill. The menu includes barbecued chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, tossed salad, green bean salad, baked beans and rolls Dessert is ice cream with your choice of toppings.

$10 per person Reservations required by July 18th. Bring friends and family members!

Garden Walkway Celebration

A celebration of our garden walkway and past members, families and friends. Hamilton house will be celebrating our sixth year of our Garden Walkway. Think of someone that you wish to celebrate or remember and have a brick engraved for $100 or an engraved bluestone for $1000. The Board of Directors and staff will be here to recognize past and present members, friends and family that have been honored in our Garden Walkway. A special recognition will be made in memory of Mary Campbell.

Refreshments of iced tea and pastries will be served.

Soiree on Angell Street

The annual Hamilton House fundraiser is back, so be sure to mark your calendars to attend this event! There will be cocktails, hot and cold hors d'oeurves, a silent auction and smooth jazz by the Aristocrats. Be sure to bring friends and family as well!

St. Patrick’s Buffet

It wouldn’t be St. Patty’s day without the traditional corned beef and cabbage along with boiled potatoes and carrots. There will be Irish beef stew, a selection of side dishes and desserts as well as green beer. After the buffet, there will be a fun program to keep the spirit going with “Name that Tune” planned by the Social Committee. All this for $15.00 per person.

Sign ups are required so reserve early to confirm your place at the table!

Barrymore!

Liven up the month of March with the live presentation of Barrymore! Enjoy the life and times of the “bad boy” actor of the early 20 th century, John Barrymore. Have a rollicking good time as he takes us down memory lane to the era of the roaring 20s and 30s. Join his audience at a rehearsal of his greatest performance as Shakespeare’s “Richard III”. His trusty prompter tries to keep him on the straight-and-narrowand pick up the pieces as he stumbles through this boozy undertaking. This play is a charming concotion of the comedy and pathos as Barrymore struts what’s left of his stuff. Family history, theater lore, and the rigors of marriage and Hollywood are mixed in a portrait of a great artist who has lost his way. Actory, Richard Clark has been acting for over 30 years and is a member of the Professional Actors’ Equity Organization. His performances have included major roles in “Inherit the Wind”, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”, “A Man for all Seasons”, and “To Kill a Mockingbird”. He has worked professionally in New York theater and on television.

Great Decisions 2008

Great Decisions takes you beyond the headlines by providing a look at eight of the most significant and far-reaching challenges facing the world. Global challenges have increasingly become domestic challenges with events in the remotest part of world affecting our lives in myriad ways. There is more movement across national boundaries of people, money, information, ideas and images than ever before. Each topic presents essential background, relevant facts, present and future policy options and impartial analyses to help you assess the challenges ahaed.

Briefing Books provide in-depth articles, providing maps, historical background and present and future policy options. Breifing Books are $16.

The topics are:
MARCH 6th - IRAQ: ENDGAME
MARCH 13TH - THE EUROPEAN UNION AT 50
MARCH 20TH - TALKING T OUR ENEMIES
MARCH 27TH - RUSSIA
APRIL 3RD - US DEFENSE & SECURITY POLICY
APRIL 10TH - LATIN AMERICA - SHIFT TO THE LEFT?
APRIL 17TH - US - CHINA TRADE POLICY
APRIL 24TH - PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY

- - - 2007 - - -

Tree Decorating and Holiday Party

Join fellow members and staff as we decorate our Christmas tree and sing holiday carols together. After the trimming we will have a holiday party with mulled cider, baked goods, and the good cheer of being together to celebrate Christmas and the coming New Year. As always, we hope you will bring a friend or family member to join us for our holiday festivities. Come early and shop at our Holiday Bazaar to see if there are any last minute bargains!

Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale

For over 30 years Hamilton House has had the Holiday Bazaar and this year is no exception! Come and peruse the tables of collectibles, jewelry, holiday items and tantalizing baked goods of course! We are still accepting items and baked goods for the bazaar, please call the House for more details.

Thanksgiving Buffet & Pop Quiz

Join us for our annual Hamilton House Thanksgiving Buffet and cocktails. Once again, Chef Jen will prepare a scrumptious meal for us to enjoy. Invite your friends and family members. You will be able to reserve a room and/or a table. This is a great opportunity to showcase our House. Cost is $15. Stay for the POP QUIZ following the Buffet at 1:00.

Hamilton House Artists Gallery Reception

A collection of works will be on display this November (5-30th) featuring artists from Hamilton House. The display will also feature the Mural Project, sponsored by the State Legislative Grant. The reception will be held Tuesday November 13. Please join us for an evening of mingling over beautiful works!

Scrapbook - Hamilton House History Exhibit Gallery Reception

"The variety and thoughtful display techniques made it a marvelous trip down memory lane." This is just one of the wonderful quotes from the guest book that describes SCRAPBOOK. The display is a visually impressive collection of narratives, collages, photos, paintings, memorabilia, newspaper articles and vintage clothing depicting life from the late 1800s through the 1950s, with an emphasis on WWII. This mini-museum of memories will be on display from October 3-October 26. Join us for the opening reception on October 4th.

Hamilton House Antiques Appraisal

Have you ever…watched PBS Antiques Roadshow and wished you had taken an item? Or wondered whether that yard sale find is a priceless antique or should go in your own yard sale? Then join us… Informal verbal appraisals will be given by local certified professional appraisers including Hamilton House’s own world renowned Stamp Appraiser. All Proceeds benefit Hamilton House

Donations for appraisals: $25 – limit 3 items
(Cash or checks payable to: Hamilton House)
All Proceeds benefit Hamilton House

Scrapbook - Hamilton House Oral History Project Reception- June 22, 2007

The Scrapbook project is an oral history project put together by the members and staff of Hamilton House chronicling aspects of Rhode Island's history primarily in the 20th century. Join us for an evening of remininscing and stories as you get to know the local area as you've never seen it before.

June 22, 2007 5-7pm

Hamilton House Summer Celebration

Celebrate the beginning of summer at Hamilton House with live music by Al Simms and Wayne Patenaude. A "make your own ice cream sundae" social event will follow the music. Come and enjoy the warm weather and beautiful sunshine with us!

Cost: $6 per person
Music begins at 1:00 pm, ice cream event at 2:00

Soirée on Angell Street - May 5, 2007

The Soirée on Angell Street is this Saturday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm! Come for the cocktails, hor d'oeuvres and music by the Aristocrats. Stay for the silent auction. Some prizes include:

North Carolina Mountain Retreat, 1 week stay ($1000)
2 seats on Tall Ships Cruise and Sit Down Lunch at the Bay Voyage Inn
Pendleton Garden City Center Gift Certificate ($50)
Mohegan Sun Gift Certificate to the Season's Buffet for 2 ($40)
4 tickets aboard the Bay Queen Luncheon Cruise
2 tickets to see Opera Providence, Season Performance ($50)
Maxwell Mays print ($250)
Whoel Foods Gift Basket ($100)
and more...

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Bring your family and friends to this event! All the proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit Hamilton House and its many wonderful programs.

- - - 2006 - - -

Holiday Bazaar, November 27 - December 15

The Holiday Bazaar has been a tradition at Hamilton House for three decades. Browse the tables for a good buy or the perfect gift. November 27th - December 15th Monday through Friday 9:30 - 2:00 pm

Silent Auction, December 11 - December 15

The Hamilton House Holiday Silent Auction will begin on Monday December 11th and bidding will close on Friday December 15th at 1:00pm. Bid on some great items and help support Hamilton House.

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