5th Annual Edward Gorey Auction
October 7, 2006
4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Yarmouth Port Community Center (across from the Edward Gorey House)
Yarmouthport, Massachusetts 02675
The event starts with a silent auction at 4:30pm that will feature an eclectic array of Gorey items and exciting dining, entertainment, and cultural packages. The live auction will be held from 6:20pm - 6:45pm, followed by the entertainment from 6:45 to 7:15 pm. The silent auction will remain open for 20 minutes after the entertainment.
Wine and Sumptuous Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the silent auction.
A bountiful selection of fantastic items, each relating to a letter of the alphabet, will be up for auction. Items will include one of Edward's fur coats*, jewelry and artwork from the personal collection of Mr. Gorey. The artwork was hung in his home at 8 Strawberry Lane.
Kevin McDermott, photographer, actor, author of The Elephant House, will perform exceprts from Gorey Stories. Performances by the Big & Small Puppet Works- a mask, myth and movement troupe. Joseph Marcio, an accomplished organist, will play selections from Peter Golub's Amphigorey and The Gilded Bat.
This year the festivities will once again be held in the Yarmouth Port Community Center (white church on Route 6A across from the Edward Gorey House). The Edward Gorey House will remain open until 6:00 pm. Please visit http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org for detailed directions.
508-362-3909
http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org
4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Yarmouth Port Community Center (across from the Edward Gorey House)
Yarmouthport, Massachusetts 02675
The event starts with a silent auction at 4:30pm that will feature an eclectic array of Gorey items and exciting dining, entertainment, and cultural packages. The live auction will be held from 6:20pm - 6:45pm, followed by the entertainment from 6:45 to 7:15 pm. The silent auction will remain open for 20 minutes after the entertainment.
Wine and Sumptuous Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the silent auction.
A bountiful selection of fantastic items, each relating to a letter of the alphabet, will be up for auction. Items will include one of Edward's fur coats*, jewelry and artwork from the personal collection of Mr. Gorey. The artwork was hung in his home at 8 Strawberry Lane.
Kevin McDermott, photographer, actor, author of The Elephant House, will perform exceprts from Gorey Stories. Performances by the Big & Small Puppet Works- a mask, myth and movement troupe. Joseph Marcio, an accomplished organist, will play selections from Peter Golub's Amphigorey and The Gilded Bat.
This year the festivities will once again be held in the Yarmouth Port Community Center (white church on Route 6A across from the Edward Gorey House). The Edward Gorey House will remain open until 6:00 pm. Please visit http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org for detailed directions.
508-362-3909
http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org