Chair City of Faith – Poem by Werner Poegel Dear Lord we give you thanks for this Chair City of FaithSince 18th Century Great Words of praise are saithFor he who sits upon a Chair so skillfully madeOr grabs the ground underneath a tree of shade. So fortunate to beContinue Reading
Events for 2023 are Shaping Up in the Chair City of Gardner MA Visit our Centennial page for complete coverage of 2023 events. CLICK HERE. Having an event not listed? Email News@GardnerMagazine.com and we’ll add it.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Lithuanian Club Announces 2023 Season Concerts The Lithuanian Outing Association is presenting about a dozen concerts in the 2023 season beginning May 27, 2023 and concluding September 9, 2023. All are 7pm to 11pm More information and/or changes can be found on their Facebook page, CLICK HERE. AsContinue Reading
First-Ever Art Festival to be Held in Downtown Gardner MA in May From Jessica DeRoy and Sophie Dorow, “Join us for the first ever Arts Festival in Downtown Gardner to display and sell your artwork or showcase your musical abilities for all in attendance. There is no cost associated withContinue Reading
Next Gardner MA Centennial Event Is Coming to the Gardner Museum – March 1, 2023 Listen to the program of the season’s events on any device. CLICK PLAY. The Gardner Museum opens again for the season on March 1, 2023. And right off the bat, there’s a great exhibit entitled,Continue Reading
Gardner MA to Hold City Hall Flashback Dance Featuring Jimmy Jay – A City Centennial Event From the Centennial Committee on February 8, 2023: “A Rockin’ Trip back in time! The City of Gardner Centennial Committee is planning a City Hall Flashback Dance featuring former WGAW Dee Jay Jimmy Jay.Continue Reading
UPDATE: 2-21-23 – This article has been updated to reflect a change in schedule. CLICK HERE for the current information. A Great Year and Exciting Season Coming to the Gardner Museum in Gardner MA The Gardner Museum off Pearl Street in Gardner has an exciting lineup beginning on opening day,Continue Reading
Listen on any device. Click Play. Lessons About Gardner History – An Interview with Gardner MA Mayor Michael Nicholson In a revealing interview, we interview Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson to learn more Lessons About Gardner History, how we can learn from the past to have more successes in the presentContinue Reading
Gardner MA City Centennial Celebration Highlights Local Recording Group of the 60’s According to “Mr. History” Mike Richard, local recording group, Kenny and the Night Riders released a local hit called “Swamp Rat” on January 22, 1964, some 59 years ago. According to Richard, the group’s appearance on a BostonContinue Reading
Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson Gets Music Advocacy Award Long known as a strong supporter of music in schools and stating “I’m proud of the work we’ve been able to accomplish to advance music education in Gardner”, Mayor Michael Nicholson has been named this year’s recipient of the Music Advocacy AwardContinue Reading
100 Years of Music Since Gardner MA has been a City – Even 100 yr. old songs sound good! We review the Top Songs from 1923 to 2022, the first 100 years of Gardner MA as a City. As you listen to some of the songs you’ll notice that asContinue Reading
Gardner MA Library has FREE PROGAMS for Winter Fun Budget Tight? The Levi-Heywood Memorial Library is FREE! Website, CLICK HERE. Creative Writing Workshops with Chad Lorion through March Drawing Club for Teens & Adults through Mid-March Coloring Club for Teens & Adults through March Bruins Raffle for Readers 13 andContinue Reading
Art is in for Gardner MA in 2023 From working galleries to creators and fundraisers, Art is ALIVE in Gardner. Here are just a few. Studio 4 Potters Gallery at 4 West Lynde Street is a “collaborative pottery studio. The camaraderie among our potters is reflected in their work andContinue Reading
Almost Torn Down at One Time, Now the S.K. Pierce Mansion in Gardner MA is a Registered Community Fixture Admitted to the National Register of Historic Places in early December 2022, the SK Pierce Haunted Victorian Mansion is here to stay, possibly adding the option of a bed and breakfastContinue Reading
UPDATE 12/29/22: from the Centennial Committee: “The Centennial Celebration Kick-off Event scheduled for 12/31/22 is going to be postponed until Saturday, January 14, 2023. Other event details remain the same…..Due to the high temperatures, the ice rink cannot be completed as the water cannot freeze.” New Gardner MA Skating RinkContinue Reading
Another New Business to Open in Gardner MA Art on the Rocks will be coming to the Timpany Plaza of Gardner in late Winter or Early Spring. Lease signed today. We spoke with owner Stacy Sparrow for a 1 minute quick interview. Listen here on any device. Currently, Art onContinue Reading
The Gardner MA Museum is Genuine Gardner What could be more genuine Gardner than the Gardner Museum, a place of history? The Gardner Museum is open through December 18, 2022 and then reopens March 1, 2023. The Gardner Museum is open Sunday December 11th from 1-4pm and then Wednesday DecemberContinue Reading
Gardner Magazine releases Downtown Gardner MA Christmas Lights Video Enjoy the Christmas Lights of Monument Park and the rest of Downtown Gardner set to the music of a “Downtown Christmas”. Throughout the month of December, there is FREE PARKING in Downtown Gardner MA.Continue Reading
Gardner MA Holds Tree Lighting Ceremony Filled with the spirit of Christmas in sight and in song, the City of Gardner Massachusetts drew hundreds of people on Sunday December 4, 2022 for the Tree Lighting held at Monument Park. Gardner Mayor Nicholson arrived on the horse-drawn carriage with Santa ClausContinue Reading
Incredible Festival of Trees underway at Gardner Museum in Gardner MA The 17th Annual Festival of Trees concludes Saturday December 3, 2022. Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm, Friday 1pm-7pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm. Drawing for trees is after closing on Saturday. Complete Photo Gallery, CLICK HERE. Admission is onlyContinue Reading
UPDATE: 11/26/22: Sunday 11/27 Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting is postponed – A new date will be announced early to mid week. From Mayor Michael Nicholson: “The event is postponed. We will have a new date announce either on Monday or Tuesday. We need to first check with everyone whoContinue Reading
We have a dedicated page for the What’s Next Interview which shows all of the questions. CLICK HERE. Gardner MA Mayor Nicholson commits to running again and explains What’s Next in a fast-paced interview. On November 21, 2022 Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel interviewed the Chair City Mayor about What’sContinue Reading
What Really Goes on in the Gardner MA Mayor’s Office? Printable PDF of all Slides We have it bugged with a comic strip camera which records some elements of reality. It’s a salute to the hustle and bustle and a Happy Thanksgiving wish to the Corner Office. Here’s our listContinue Reading
Gardner MA Middle School Readying for Beauty and the Beast Auditions Winter isn’t even here yet, but the Gardner Middle School music department is wasting no time planning for its spring musical, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. Showtimes are scheduled to be Friday March 30th at 7pm and SaturdayContinue Reading
Gardner MA School Street Artists to Hold Open Studios on Small Business Saturday The artists are inviting the public to an OPEN STUDIOS event on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 10am to 5pm at 205 & 213 School Street, Gardner MA. Directions. Some of the artists include Norm Eggert Photography,Continue Reading
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