We are just delighted to welcome Gramercy Bistro to our campus.  As you can see from the above photo, they are very close to opening and it looks beautiful.  We’ll post on the blog and facebook as soon as we have the exact opening date.

To get your mouth watering, here are just a few of the things you’ll find on their new menu:

Dinner:

• Sandy’s famous Sweetbreads au Beurre Noir
• Spicy Thai Mussels
• Pan roasted Rainbow Trout  with fennel and bell pepper broth, fingerlings, and spicy harissa
• Seared Sea Scallops with  southwestern hash & fire roasted poblano sauce
• Rabbit Risotto with winter truffles, mirepoix & leafy greens

Lunch:

• Lobster and Scallop Salad
• Spinach and Goat Cheese Lasagna
• Grilled Chicken Sandwich
• Grass-fed Beef Burger
• Croque Monsieur

Sunday Brunch

• Apple Pancakes with local maple syrup & applewood smoked bacon
• Omelette with slow roasted carrot and fennel, grilled baguette
• Eggs Benedict
• Breakfast Tart, goat cheese, bacon, chives, sunny eggs &  puff pastry
• Plus add a kick to your morning with one of  Sarah’s special Bloody Marys or mimosas

Stay tuned for more details!

Just as we were deeply inspired by the life of, we are saddened by the passing of one of our most devoted ushers and fans, Evelyn Gallese. Evelyn passed away last week at age 92.

If you came to events at MASS MoCA you certainly recognize Evelyn. Frequently the usher at the door, she welcomed thousands to MASS MoCA. Her specialty was dance parties, where, after the greeting was done, you were sure to find her busting a move on the dance floor.

She took to the stage in June 2002 as one of the “Sprague ladies” in Martha Bower’s Dream Life of Bricks .  The photo above from that performance captures their show-stopping kick line. No surprise, its easy to pick out Evelyn, she’s the second from the right, kicking the highest.

Here are some remembrances from MASS MoCA staffers:

Of course we’ll miss Evelyn’s graceful and always cheery presence as a volunteer usher.  But what I’ll miss is her dancing.  Evelyn was a superb dancer, energetic, stylish, and such a fun partner.  We’ve hosted something like 40 big dance parties over the years, Read the rest of this entry »

This past Saturday we invited our patrons visiting for FREE Day to flash their pearly whites for our Photo Booth. Throughout the day we had over 400 people stop by and share their smiles.

You can find all the photos on our flickr page and our Facebook page. Browse thorough them, find your own photo, or tag your friends!

Cheers,

Brittany

The 1,000 Great Places Commission was created in 2009 to identify and recognize the 1000 most truly special places in the Commonwealth, in order to celebrate pride in our history and culture, increase knowledge of our natural surroundings, and encourage regional and international tourism.

If you’re a resident of the Commonwealth, you can visit the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) website to nominate us (or any other public place in Mass that you admire, we’re not telling you who to vote though we always appreciate the support!)

Only one nomination per person will be accepted.  The nomination period will close April 1, 2010. The Commission will meet later that month to draw up a final list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts, which will be announced in May.

Thanks!

Photo by Jesse Santana

Wondering what’s happening at MASS MoCA FREE Day right now? Check out the comments below for up-to-the-minute visitors reactions to the museum, the day, and what they have seen so far. You can also keep track of the event on twitter by searching for the hashtag #MMFREEday.

There’s a new addition to our JELL-O videos in Kidspace.  As part of her residency with the second graders at North Adams’ Brayton Elementary School, Liz Hickok created a video using student made JELL-O sculptures and backdrop –  a great end result of an artist residency program.  Can’t make it to North Adams?  Watch this fun video here.