Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, October 4, 2019 ART WALK | FROM PAGE 1 More than 50 pieces of art are now on display at businesses on Broadway, Ferry Street, Revere Beach Parkway, Chelsea Street, Norwood Street, Main Street and Kelvin Street. Scavenger hunt maps are available at all participating businesses and online at https://everettcommunityartwalk.blogspot.com/p/ locations.html. Participants are encouraged to document their fi ndings using their maps or on social media. Following the Art Walk, a closing reception will be held at VilState Senator Sal DiDomenico, Integral Arts Everett Founder Karyn Alzayer and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (center) were joined by artists and elected offi cials on October 1 to kick off the Community Art Walk. (Advocate Photos by Christopher Roberson) Karyn Alzayer, founder of Integral Arts Everett, was thrilled to announce the start of the Community Art Walk on October 1 at City Hall. U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley spoke about the importance of continuing to fund community art programs. Law Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. lage Bar & Grill at 38 Norman St. on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley spoke about the sacrifi ces that artists are forced to make to continue doing what they love. “So many artists are struggling, living below the poverty line,” she said. Therefore, Pressley said, she will continue to push for funding to support community art. “I love that this was a grassroots eff ort; art belongs everywhere; we’ve got your back,” she said. Mayor Carlo DeMaria also shared his thoughts about the Art Walk. “I am proud to support the Everett Cultural Council for funding the Everett Community Art Walk along with other outstanding projects,” he said. “I also want to thank our legislative delegation for providing the annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which allows them to fund many art and cultural projects in our community. Local partnerships like this between artists, nonprofi ts, businesses and the city makes Everett unique in putting culture at the center of economic and community development.” Shown from left to right are Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Integral Arts Everett Founder Karyn Alzayer, U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley, Ward 6 Councillor Michael McLaughlin and Ward 5 School Committee Member Marcony Almeida Barros at the ribbon-cutting to kick off the monthlong Community Art Walk. 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today
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