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For the past 72 years, the Boston Baseball writers have hosted the Annual Baseball Writers Dinner. This event honors current Red Sox players, other MLB players, and people league-wide who have contributed to MLB. This year, The Sports Museum has teamed up with the writers to co-host the dinner, which will be held at The Westin in Copley Place on Thursday, January 20, 2011. The proceeds of the event will go directly to educational programs at The Boston Writers local chapter and The Sports Museum. This year's dinner is expected to be a big hit; the plan is to combine...

Mark Waitkus recently donated his Frog Pond print for a series of greeting cards found at the Jimmy Fund website. These greeting cards are so popular that the first order of cards completely sold out within weeks of posting on the website! Each box costs $19.99. The Greeting Cards are 6.25" X 4.5," come with 21 envelopes, and are printed on fine quality, recycled stock. On the inside of each card opposite the greeting it reads: "This is a card that cares. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the lifesaving mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy...

Jimmy Fund Fantasy Day was held this past Saturday at Fenway Park. Since 1992, Jimmy Fund Fantasy Day at Fenway Park has raised nearly $6 million in support of cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber. Mark had a busy day, working at the Twins Enterprises booth where he was attempting to paint a watercolor of the Red Sox celebrating the clinching of the 2007 Pennant. Even though it rained, a great time was had by all. Thanks to all of you who came out to see Mark hard at work!

Just in time for Father’s Day 2008: a new original painting by the Official Artist of the Boston Red Sox, Mark Waitkus! This special edition print is titled “Opening Day 2008: Celebration”. The painting depicts a scene of absolute joy in Fenway Park on Opening Day 2008, when the Boston Red Sox unveiled the 2007 World Series Championship banner, draped over the world’s greatest backdrop, The Green Monster. A slight mishap made for one of the greatest photo opportunities in Red Sox lore, as the 2007 World Champs banner caught a small gust of wind, blowing upwards, unveiling the 2004...

Waitkus Studios announces the launch of a new website that offers affordable, majestic art to Red Sox Nation Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 19, 2008—Boston-area artist Mark Waitkus has officially announced the launch of his new website www.markwaitkus.com, which offers affordable framed art to Boston Red Sox fans looking for a unique gift. Each month, Waitkus delivers a “Featured Collection” of four (4) previously-unreleased paintings that match a common theme (MLB Playoffs, World Series, Boston Red Sox). Prices range from $35-$50 for a single 11” X 17” print to $150-$175 for a custom framed print. In addition, Waitkus offers his customers...