Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 10, 2021 Malden Library to host art lectures on Sept. 15 and 22 T he Malden Public Library will be presenting talks by two New England printmakers: Carolyn Muskat and Liz Shepherd. Muskat will discuss her work on Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m., and Shepherd will show examples of her work and how they are made on Wednesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. The series is part of the Library’s current exhibition, “The Fine Art of Prints and Printmaking,” which is now on display in the Giso-Nuttall Gallery. Muskat’s work has been in local, national and international exhibitions, including solo exhibitions “Here & Now: Prints by Carolyn Muskat” at the Irving Art Center in Dallas, Texas, and “Waystation” in Hanoi, Vietnam. Her work has been in group exhibitions, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada and Serbia. A Tamarind Master Printer, Muskat owns and operates Muskat Studios, a professional printmaking studio in Somerville where she collaborates with artists to produce original fine art prints. She has been invited Carolyn Muskat works on her art. (Photo Courtesy of Peter Camp) to teach at several colleges – including the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Hartford Art School and Lesley University’s College of Art and Design – as well as in Vietnam and South Africa. She was recently awarded the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Printmaking Award at the SGCI conference. Shepherd has been exploring the possibilities of contemporary printmaking for the past 15 years, moving beyond two-dimensional traditional etchings, woodcuts and monoprints to sculptural forms. She has produced large-scale installations; for example, filling a 60-foot gallery with silkscreen prints on fabric, hanging cast papier-mâché chairs made from silkscreened handmade Japanese paper, and hand printed corrugated cardboard furniture. Shepherd will show examples of this work and explain how it is made. To register send an email request to info@maldenpubliclibrary.org. You can also register by accessing the Zoom link to the meetings on the Malden Public Library’s online calendar. MIT Challenger Day Games celebrate 15th anniversary M J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. ayor Gary Christenson, State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representative Paul Donato and Councillor-at-Large Craig S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Spadafora recently rolled out the red carpet for 78 All-Star Athletes who competed in the 15th Annual Challenger Day of the Medford Invitational Tournament (MIT) at Bruce Field in Malden. This was the eighth time that the City of Malden hosted the baseball tournament for children and teens with differing abilities. This year’s event was particularly meaningful as longtime MIT President/CEO Ron Giovino is stepping down after 25 years of service. The District 12 Challenger League led by Bernie Colbert and Marie Shea will be taking over the event. The Malden Police and Fire Department Honor Guards kicked off the opening ceremony, which included the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem sung by Boston Bruins singer Todd Angilly. Afterwards, all athletes participated in an exciting one-inning baseball game. Hundreds of fans and volunteers came together to welcome the young athletes onto the field and cheer them on during the games. Players hailed from Medford, Malden, Wakefield, Lynn, Billerica and other surrounding cities. To the delight of all in attendance, Wally the Green Monster and sister Tessie, Blades the Bruins Bear, Pat the Patriot with Patriots Cheerleaders, and other characters greeted and spent time with the athletes. Police Chief Kevin Molis and Fire Chief Kevin Finn provided a ladder truck and a police car for the children to tour. After the games, everyone was treated to lunch inside the Irish American Club. MIT President Ron Giovino commended the hundreds of hours donated by the volunteers in making the annual event a huge success. Event sponsors included Pizzeria Regina, Teamsters Local 25, Wegmans, Kelly’s Roast Beef and Xerox. Christenson presented Ron Giovino a Key to the City in recognition of all his work and the tremendous success of the program. “I am truly grateful to Ron Giovino for all his efforts in making this event a reality for so many years,” said Mayor Gary Christenson. “I look forward to working with Bernie and Marie to ensure the continued success of Challenger Day.”
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