The Light with Raymond Tyler
When I first heard that The Noyes Arts Garage was going to host a holiday market and gingerbread village, memories of hundreds of holidays past started dancing in my mind.
Today, Christmas is very corporate in that you find the same clothes, toys and gifts at every mall or shopping outlet.
I remember as a child being excited by gifts from stores that had all original or special themed toys and gifts. I remember the watch I got from Mortan’s Jewelers. The “Batman” 1966 TV show, Colorform Playset I got from Taber’s Toyland, “The Six Million Dollar Man” action figure and playset from Mr. Big’s. the AFX racing set from the hobby department at Two-Guys, and I loved my train set from House and Garden in Northfield.
I will not be able to stroll the aisles of a Woolco store and hear the personal playlist of the person from the music department playing the Stevie Wonder Christmas album. I will, however, be strolling The Noyes Arts Garage this Saturday and Sunday.
The Noyes Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village will turn the premiere art gallery into a magical North Pole complete with visits by Santa Claus. Throughout the gallery will be tables manned by people selling handmade, unique and one-of-a-kind gifts.
The music will be memorable as pianist Denis Brousse will be performing holiday tunes throughout the weekend. Bar 32 will also be providing a special menu of hot, Christmassy food and drinks.
Not only will there be shopping and free admission to all of the Noyes galleries, but you will get the opportunity to participate in a craft and make your own ornament.
I am so excited to see the amazing jewelry, art and authors, and to pick up some great gifts that I know are not mass produced at every mall.
Lastly, I am excited about the Atlantic City Gingerbread House Competition. There will be over $1,000 in prize money awarded for Atlantic City themed gingerbread houses.
Take the family or just yourself to The Noyes Arts Garage this Saturday and Sunday and make some new holiday memories that will make your children happy and make you feel like a kid again.
The Noyes Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village will take place Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, from noon to 5 p.m. The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University is located at 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City. Admission is free.
The Noyes Annual Holiday Party will take place at The Noyes Museum, from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Free admission, food, entertainment and more.
Please come out and be a part of this festive event.
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