Upcoming January Shows: 

January 2 / Warren Miller Ski Film:  Dynasty

January 9 / Artist’s Reception:   Sandy Farrier

January 16 / Tanglewood Marionettes:  Dragon King

January 22-24 & 29-30 / New Works Festival

The Firehouse Center for the Arts ~ Market Square ~ Newburyport ~ 978-462-7336 www.firehouse.org

Tea Noir Champagne Bar - Opening Spring 2010!   For everyday sparkle…Tucked within the lobby of the Garrison Inn lies TEA NOIR, an intimate and unique neighborhood lounge where both the atmosphere and menu are infused with rich flavor.  Tea Noir’s ambiance creates the perfect hideway for fireside conversations and intimate meetings to enjoy an afternoon of high tea or a luxurious rendezvous for champagene and hors d’oeuvres.  Indulge yourself with their cafefully crafted but light menu, designed to perfectly compliment a glamourous afternoon.   11 Brown Square, Newburyport 978-499-8500 www.garrison inn.com

Friday, December 18th from 5-9pm.   Take notice ladies!  Does the man in your life need a little help buying for you this holiday season?  35 shops in downtown Newburyport and the Tannery Mall will be hosting a Men’s Shopping Night.   Here’s how it works:  Women visit shops anytime before December 18th - choose some desired items, and fill out a “wish list”.  Then it’s the guy’s turn on December 18th…they shop for items on the list and get treated to food, drinks and even cigars provided by local merchants.  It’s a win-win for all!!!   www.nbptshoppingnight.com

From 7-9pm - the Annual Carol Sing Along.  This is a great evening to invite family and friends to visit the historic Old South Church and get in the holiday spirit?  Old South Church - 29 Federal Street, Newburyport 978-465-9666 www.oldsouthnbpt.org

Friday Evenings ~ December 4th and 11th from 6:00-9:00pm.   An annual can’t miss event!  Enjoy merchant hospitality, live entertainment and the spirit of the holidays at these two spectacular nights in Newburyport.  Mark your caldendars!   Do some holiday shopping and grab a bite to eat ~ make it a great night out with your friends and family.

Sunday, November 29th at 3:00pm - Santa arrives at Boardwalk and at 4:00pm - Tree Lighting at Market Square.  Ring in the holiday season in Downtown Newburyport!  Santa will arrive at the Boardwalk then will parade up to Market Square to sing Christmas carols and light the city tree!  If this event doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit than nothing will.

Easy as 1, 2, 3!!   The expanded Federal First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is perfectly designed for new Ocean Meadow buyers.  Now is the time to start the process and apply the tax credit to the purchae of your new home at Ocean Meadow.  It couldn’t be easier and the timing couldn’t be better… the Ocean Meadow neigborhood is spectacular, sales are robust, and we easily fall within the program guidelines with home prices starting at $499,900, but there are only a limited number of homes deliverable within the time frame.

Here’s how to take advantage of the $6,500 tax credit at Ocean Meadow … it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1.  Select your new home at Ocean Meadow and sign a Purchase & Sale Agreement by April 30, 2010.

2.  Pack your bags and close on your new Ocean Meadow home anytime on or before June 30, 2010.

3.  Include your HUD Settlement Sheet with your 2009 or 2010 taxes, and check the mailbox for your tax credit refund!

Visit Maureen in the Model Home to reserve your new Ocean Madow home and take advantgage of the $6,500 tax credit!   Remember, there are a limited number of homes available to close before June 30, 2010, so don’t delay!!

Mark your calendars… we will be having our final event of the year on December 11th.  It will be held here at the model home from 5-8pm.   Appetizers, beer and wine will be served.   The main purpose of the event will be to collect toys for “Toys for Tots”.   Please plan on attending and bring an unwrapped toy.   Hope to see you there.

There is only 10 more days to take advantage of the Ocean Meadow Stimulus Check.  If you do a reservation on a new home at Ocean Meadow at West Newbury on or before November 30th of 2009, you can take $15,000 off the purchase price of your new home, or you can use it towards options and upgrades.  It’s your choice.   If you have been contemplating a move to Ocean Meadow there is no better time than now.   For more details, please call Maureen at the Ocean Meadow Sales Office @ 978-462-0055.

The holiday season is a busy time at the Firehouse!   Please check out their upcoming holiday events @ www.firehouse.org