Artists Aim to Transform Dedham Into Alice's 'Wonderland' This Week

Alice's Adventures in . . . Dedham? 

Several local artists and performers are gearing up to host a special "Alice in Wonderland"-themed series of events this week in Dedham. 

The Parish Players of the First Church of Dedham-Unitarian Universalist will put on a production of "Alice in Wonderland" at the following times:

• Friday, March 28 - 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 29 - 2 p.m.
• Saturday, March 29 - 7 p.m.
• Sunday, March 30 - 2 p.m.

But the series kicks off mid-week, as the Dedham Square Artist Guild will host a grand opening reception on Thursday, March 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Dedham Community Theatre, according to Guild member Lisa B. Walker, who has created a few pieces of art in light of the event. The Guild will also have a table with art to sell on opening night this Friday from 6:30 p.m. until closing. 

The reception will include work by the following artists:

• Cristin Flannery
• Janice Houlihan
• Marietta Apollonio
• Eleanor Elkin
• Kerry Hawkins
• Silvina Mizrahi
• Dan Jay
• Bobbie Elfland
• Nick Conte
• Lisa Walker
• Cindy Mootz
• Janet Blagdon
• Sue Hoy
• Mark Dooley
• Gillian Jackson
• Iris Sonnenschein
• Vanessa Tedesco