Keep it Local – National Grand Bank

Last Wednesday, while running errands including depositing some checks at the National Grand Bank, I asked about the timing of the lights for the Christmas tree in the parking lot across the street. I ended up meeting and speaking with Jim Nye, the bank president, and he offered to turn on the lights at dawn the following morning so that I could photograph the tree. I spent some time on this morning shooting that tree and walking around School, Essex and Pleasant Streets to capture some other businesses. As the light began to show in the morning sky, I decided [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:06-05:00December 14th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: bank, business, keep it local, National Grand Bank, Pleasant Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Boston Ballet

I thought I had run out of 'Keep it Local' images but happened upon this one taken in November of last year. Just as in yesterday's image of sunset over Leggs Hill, I again had my camera gear with me without any real intention of shooting. I had gone to the Y to play squash and, on leaving turned and noted dancers at the beam overhead. I quickly grabbed the camera and had time for this one image before the dancers moved off. I was struck by the contrast of these dancers against the facade of the building. Black and [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:12-05:00July 27th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: black and white, Boston Ballet, business, keep it local, Leggs hill, YMCA|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Captn’s Bakery

This week's Keep it Local entry is one of the newer businesses in town - Captn's Bakery on Washington Street. Captn's Bakery opened in early June at the site of the Sea Gull gift shop. Since opening their doors, the bakery has been turning out artisans breads, bagels, pastries, cupcakes and always seems crowded (at least every time I pass by). I actually had to wait a solid 20 minutes for the place to empty out a bit before taking this picture. It worked out well as the clouds opened up in front of and behind the store so that [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:48:48-04:00June 15th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Grown Ups 2

As many of you know, the movie Grown Ups 2 is filming in town and will be closing Lafayette street today to shoot a scene that may look a lot like the one you see above. On Wednesday night, I was returning home from photographing the new pier at Stramski beach and noticed that the Ice Cream House was complete. The lights were on for a night game and I immediately pulled over with a shot in mind. I set up and tried a few compositions before settling on this one. The light was fading fast and the field lights [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:15-05:00June 8th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: baseball, business, Gatchell's park, keep it local|3 Comments

Keep it Local – Liberty Henry and Me

When I first started the Keep it Local series, I took note of various businesses in town and especially those with interesting store fronts. Liberty Henry and Me met those criteria when it was located in a small space on State Street but I could never get the right light there. On Wednesday, I was dropping off my 2013 16-month calendars at the Hooper Mansion when I saw that the store had moved and taken up residence on the corner of Washington and Hooper Street. The door was open and the sign perfectly reflected off the polished wood floors. I [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:48:48-04:00June 1st, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Liberty Henry & Me, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Summer at the JCC Pool

On Sunday, I went for a bike ride with my son down the old rail trail. On a whim, I decided to stop at the JCC and see if the pool had been filled yet. It was a warm day with a strong sun and perfect skies and when I saw that blue water, I knew that Summer had arrived. A bit of talking got me access and I set about trying to capture the feeling of setting your foot in the water for the first time in the season. For those who are not aware, the JCC offers a [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:16-05:00May 25th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, JCC, keep it local, pool, Summer|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Tallow Studio and Aster Flowers

Another week comes to an end and two more stores are featured on Friday's Keep it Local theme. I came across this view on an early morning walk in Old Town while the parking ban was still in effect. I loved the details in this house and the reflection of the rising sun in the window to the right. I was curious about the two stores depicted by these great signs and read up on them. First up is Tallow Studio. Tallow offers custom-designed invitations, stationary and announcements. They mention a hand-cranked century-old cast iron printing press on their website [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:09-04:00May 18th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – The Paris Galerie

It's Friday and time to Keep it Local with another local business. Here is an image of The Paris Galerie located at 132 Washington Street. They've got a little bit of everything in this store - from jewelry to gifts to those cable bracelets that my kids wear every Summer. Step in and get lost for awhile in the store. Then keep shopping up and down Washington Street.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:16-05:00May 11th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Paris Galerie, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Surroundings

Another Friday and another Keep it Local entry from a trip down Washington Street. This weekend provides lots of opportunities to Keep it Local including the Marblehead Art Walk (I'll be at Mud Puddle Toys on Saturday showing prints and debuting the new 2013 Calendar). There is also the annual Senior Carnival at Devereux Beach (click here for pix from last year). Surroundings is an interior design company located at 96 Washington Street. They carry furniture, decor, linens and strive to 'help people find the style they're looking for which is easy to live with and affordable'. Stop in and check [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:10-04:00May 4th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Surroundings, Washington Street|1 Comment

Keep it Local – Scuppers for Kids

Scuppers for Kids is a fantastic store on Washington Street featuring 'unique hip clothing size newborn to tween, fun accessories for kids and moms, baby gifts, books, toys and shoes'. It is under new ownership and they have generously provided money toward a local school's PTO. They have won Best of the North Shore two years running and could really use your help in making it three in a row. They are the only Marblehead business listed in the kids clothing section. Please vote today: http://nshoremag.com/bons-2012-kids-clothing/ [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:18-05:00April 27th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Scuppers, Washington Street|0 Comments