Heather Newman on July 30th, 2009

It’s August, but thanks to the cool summer, we’re definitely not seeing the flood of tomatoes you might expect. Let’s hope for a nice, hot weekend to speed those along! This Saturday at the Chelsea Farmers Market, you can expect to find:
T.J. Farms is back after a short hiatus, and will have a variety of [...]

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Heather Newman on July 28th, 2009

This week’s lineup, courtesy of the Chelsea Center for the Arts:
Balloon Emporium at the Courthouse, Main St. & South St.
A2 Magic at the Clocktower Lot, Main St. b/w Jackson & North St.
Wayward Roots at the Sylvan Courtyard, Main St. b/w Middle & Jackson
Jammin Grammas at Winan’s Alley, Main St. b/w Middle & South
Small Town Son [...]

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Heather Newman on July 28th, 2009

Joan Lutchka of Chelsea Community Hospital sends this week’s update on what you can find at the Bushel Basket farmers market, held on hospital grounds from 2:30-6 p.m. Wednesday:
Veggies including beets, beans, bok choy, broccoli, basil, cabbage, cucumbers, dill, garlic, kolrabi, kale, onions (sweet and cooking), peppers (sweet and hot varieties), potatoes (reds and Yukon [...]

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Heather Newman on July 27th, 2009

Check out this gallery of the nifty car show that took place along Middle Street on Friday night!

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Heather Newman on July 24th, 2009

Bill Harmer, newly appointed director of the Chelsea Area District Library, took some time out to answer a few questions for us. Want to know what he was destined to be when he grew up (based on what his family did)? Curious as to what game he has in common with U.S. presidents? You’ll have [...]

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Heather Newman on July 24th, 2009

Hopefully the rain will hold off for Saturday morning’s market downtown! Here are some of the things you’ll find at the Chelsea Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon:
Tantre Farm will be bringing arugula, green beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, Swiss chard, collard greens, cucumbers, garlic, kale (Green Curly, Lacinato, Red Russian), kohlrabi, leeks, lettus, [...]

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Heather Newman on July 21st, 2009

Chelsea Town Center, LLC, has signed a letter of agreement to buy the Post Office at 200 S. Main St., and the New Chelsea Market will be moving in. The store’s current location at 125 S. Main has been for sale for several months.
“The underlying reason for the move has been the issue of parking, [...]

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Heather Newman on July 21st, 2009

Joan Lutchka of Chelsea Hospital brings this week’s update for the Bushel Basket farmers market, on hospital grounds tomorrow from 2:30-6 p.m.
You’ll find: beets, beans (green, yellow, purple, fava), bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, onions (green, cooking and sweet), summer squash (yellow and zucchini), potatoes (red and Yukon Bolds), Swiss chard, possibly a few tomatoes, [...]

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Heather Newman on July 20th, 2009

Some of the scenes from last Thursday’s Sounds and Sights performers. Click on the first image to cycle through them at full size. Enjoy!
This week’s lineup includes the EMU Jazz Combo, Bill Bynum & Co., Never Abate, Bull Halsey, Manolete, Matt Watroba, Al Jacquez and (shown in this gallery) Balloon Emporium. The big-screen movie shown [...]

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Heather Newman on July 20th, 2009

Cranesbill Books will soon be opening a consignment/resale shop upstairs at its store at 108 E. Middle Street, as a partnership with Hearts Community Service.
The store will sell gently used women and children’s clothing and shoes, knickknacks and decorating items, linens, fabrics, craft items and accessories. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will [...]

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