Beachwood, OH -- A rare and valuable canopy bed and dresser by Charles Rohlfs, ceramics from Pablo Picasso and Toshiko Takaezu, a Joan Miro lithograph, an oil painting attributed to David Teniers II, and a nice selection of vintage poster art will all come up for bid in an online-only Fine Art, Antiques & Jewelry auction slated for Saturday, September 7th, by Neue Auctions.

The catalog is loaded with 347 lots and the auction will begin at 10 am Eastern time. “The Rohlfs canopy bed and dresser are the headliner lots to be sure, but the first twenty-four lots up for bid are wonderful examples of automotive poster art, plus we have lots of great paintings and high-end luxury items by Cartier, Breitling and others,” said Cynthia Maciejewski of Neue Auctions.

The carved oak canopy bed and oak dresser by Charles Rohlfs (American, 1853-1936) were crafted circa 1900-1901 and were exhibited at the 1901 Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. The bed with steps has the carved maker’s “sign-of-the-saw” cypher, dated 1901. The four-panel headboard has a carved harp-shaped crest and has a poppy motif with organic depictions.

The accompanying fumed oak, matte finish, three-drawer dresser with mirror is flanked by two carved panels, having three holes for pegs, to support two triangle shape shelves. The shelves held two candle stands (only one is surviving; it’s the following item in this auction). The estimates are $30,000-$50,000 for the canopy bed and $8,000-$12,000 for the dresser.

The oil on canvas painting attributed to David Teniers II (Dutch, 1610-1690) is titled Tavern Interior with Woman Smoking and Man Drinking. It’s signed “Teniers” on the beam table at lower right. The work measures 14 inches by 20 ¼ inches (canvas, less frame). It is expected to bring $20,000-$30,000. Teniers was a prolific Flemish Baroque painter and printmaker.

The 1969 etching, aquatint, drypoint and carborundum on Arches paper by Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983) is titled Dormir Sous La Lune and is artist signed in pencil lower right and numbered in pencil (“47/75”) lower left. It was published by Galerie Maeght in Paris and is float mounted in a frame measuring 40 ¼ inches by 51 ½ inches (est. $8,000-$12,000).

There are two ceramics by Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) for Madoura. One is a baluster form vase with two loop form handles, titled Décor Pastel (1953), earthenware with pastel decoration, numbered “22/200” (est. $8,000-$12,000). The other is an ovoid form ewer with pinched mouth and loop form handle, titled Yan Barbu (1963), in earthenware with painted black glaze decoration, numbered “179/300” (est. $4,000-$6,000). Both are 12 ¼ inches tall.

There are five ceramics by the Hawaiian-born American artist Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011) in the auction. These include a circa 1980s closed form Anagma fired stoneware creation, yellow and ochre glaze flowing down over a warm brown glaze, 7 ¼ inches tall (est. $6,000-$8,000); and a circa 1960s small closed form porcelain piece with a semi-gloss glazed in cream, pink and blue, 3 ¾ inches tall (est. $5,000-$8,000). Both are monogram initial signed.

The first 24 lots up for bid will be vintage automotive poster art, most of them for tire makers such as Royal Cord, Goodrich, Michelin, Dunlop ad Vulcan. Examples include lot #1, a circa 1910 poster by Plinio Codignato (Italian, 1878-1940), titled Neumaticos Royal Cord, 52 inches by 37 inches matted and framed (est. $1,500-$2,500); lot #2, a circa 1920 Celleris offset lithograph poster for Goodrich Tires, 62 ½ inches by 42 ½ inches framed under Plexiglas (est. $1,000-$2,000); and lot #3, a 1912 poster by Stanley Charles Rowles (H. L. Roowy, British, 1887-1979), titled Pneu Velo Michelin, 45 inches by 28 ¼ inches, framed under Plexiglas (est. $1,000-$2,000). All are from the collection from Discount Tire (1997).

Posters not automotive-themed include a circa 1925 poster by Stefan Norblin (Polish, 1892-1952), titled Polska, Upper Silesia, 38 ¾ inches by 24 ½ inches framed under glass (est. $500-$800); a poster by Robert Falcucci (French, 1900-1989), titled Monaco 17 Avril, printed in 1983, 47 inches by 31 inches framed (est. $200-$400); and a poster after Roger Broders (French, 1883-1953), titled Marseille, 37 ½ inches by 24 ½ inches framed (est. $50-$150).

Mixed media offerings include a collage on paper sketch for Marilyn Was Here by Richard Lindner (American, 1901-1978), for a similarly titled oil on canvas of the same year (1967), with a depiction of Marilyn Monroe as the theme (est. $5,000-$7,000); and a 1953 work on illustration board laid on canvas by Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996), titled Head in Yellow, signed and dated lower right and 34 inches by 28 inches framed (est. $4,000-$6,000).

Jewelry offerings will be plentiful, to include a circa 1970s gold retro link bracelet weighing 75 grams of 18k yellow gold, hallmarked (est. $5,000-$7,000); a 22k Etruscan Revival bracelet with two teardrop-shaped emeralds, bezel shaped (est. $4,000-$6,000); an Etruscan style beaded necklace marked 18k, having hollow gold beads with applied wire work (est. $2,500-$3,500); and a circa 1780 pair of Iberian gold and emerald ear pendants, antique 18k yellow gold, with hallmarks, in three sections, with bezel set emeralds (est. $1,800-$2,500).

There are three pieces dating to the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). These include a Sancai glazed well-modelled horse with a lady rider, 18 ¼ inches tall (est. $3,000-$5,000); a Sancai glazed model of a Bactrian camel, shown standing, with head raised and mouth open and braying, 22 ¾ inches tall (est. $3,000-$5,000); and a pottery model of a horse, shown standing, with its head turned to the left, in buff clay, 11 ½ inches tall (est. $1,000-$2,000).

Furniture pieces from Europe will be led by an 18th century French Louis XV Chinese lacquer mounted ebonized commode with a veined marble top over a bombe case, decorated in lacquer with a multi-story pagoda in a river landscape (est. $3,000-$5,000); and an Italian (or French) 18th century chinoiserie lacquered bureau plat (a flat-topped writing table having drawers to the frieze), the rectangular top nicely decorated to all sides (est. $1,500-$2,500).

Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. The auction will be clerked live on auction day by Neue Auctions team members. The catalog is up on the two bidding sites. Neue Auctions invites everyone to be added to its email list to receive notices and info regarding current and future sales. The firm is always seeking quality consignments.

To learn more about Neue Auctions and the online-only Fine Art, Antiques & Jewelry auction slated for Saturday, September 7th, starting at 10 am Eastern time, visit www.neueauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently. Cynthia Maciejewksi and Bridget McWilliams can be reached by phone at 216-245-6707; or via email at cynthia@neueauctions.com, bridget@neueauctions.com.

About Neue Auctions:
Neue Auctions invites everyone to be added to its email list to receive notices and info regarding current and future sales. The firm is always seeking quality consignments. To learn more about Neue Auctions, visit www.neueauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently. Cynthia Maciejewksi and Bridget McWilliams can be reached by phone at 216-245-6707; or via email at cynthia@neueauctions.com, bridget@neueauctions.com.

An oil on board painting by the renowned folk artist Clementine Hunter (1887-1988), a presidential campaign flag from Henry Clay’s 1844 unsuccessful bid for the White House, and a mid-19th century late classical mahogany armoire probably made by J. & J.W. Meeks in New York City are just a few of the expected highlights in Crescent City Auction Gallery’s Important Estates Auction scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 13th and 14th.

The auction – 928 lots in all – will be held online and live in the Cresent City gallery located at 1330 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Start times both days will be 10 am Central time. Featured will be property from the Bagatelle Plantation in Sunshine, Louisiana, as well as fine items pulled from numerous local and regional estates.

Bagatelle Plantation reflected the highs and lows of the plantation economy of Louisiana. It was used as collateral by its builder-owner and his family during its early history and had varied uses over time, in addition to being a home for his family. It was a source of income from crops, and a source of funds through worth collateral to finance a sugar mill, bank stock and its re-purchase.

Bagatelle’s property was lost due to the death of its owner builder in 1853; then to the loss of his two sons to the Civil War; the failure of the sugar cane crop to disease (1880); and then failure of payment of mortgages (1881). Eventually the sale of its fields saved the house as a home for the descendants (1892), followed by the encroachment of the Mississippi River, which caused Bagatelle to be rolled back on its property when the levee system was built after the 1927 flood.

Later, in 1977, when threatened by modern industry along the river corridor, Bagatelle was moved by its current owners to save it from destruction. It remains a home today on its new site.

Clementine Hunter was a self-taught Black folk artist from the Cane River region of Louisiana who lived and worked on Melrose Plantation. Her oil on board painting titled Melrose Plantation is expected to realize $7,000-$10,000, while another painting by the famed artist, a circa 1977 work titled Saturday Night Juke Joint with Card Game, should change hands for $5,000-$8,000. Note: there are nine original paintings by Clementine Hunter in the auction.

The Henry Clay presidential campaign flag from 1844 is presented behind glass in a wooden frame. It has an estimate of $5,000-$9,000. Henry Clay (1777-1852) was a U.S. Senator and Congressman from Kentucky who ran unsuccessfully for president in the 1824, 1832 and 1844 elections. He helped found the National Republican Party and the Whig Party.

The late classical mahogany armoire probably made by J. & J.W. Meeks has a pre-sale estimate of $2,500-$3,500, a mid-19th century Stanton Hall laminated rosewood sofa and armchair, also by Meeks, should reach $1,000-$1,500. Also, a 19th century American cluster column mahogany full tester bed possible retailed by Prudence Mallard should find a new home for $2,500-$3,500.

The fine selection of jewelry will include white gold, gold, diamonds, emeralds, opals, rubies and more. Good things will come in pairs in the decorative arts category, with a pair of Sevres style bronze and porcelain garniture vases, a pair of gilt bronze four-light candelabras, a pair of gilt bronze and violette marble garnitures and a pair of patinated bronze female torchiere lamps.

Fine French furniture, a staple at most Crescent City auctions, will feature an early to mid-19th century French Empire marble-top ormolu mounted commode (est. $700-$1,200); and a 19th century Louis XV style ormolu mounted kingwood bureau plat (est. $800-$1,200). Italian furniture will include a pair of early 20th century carved shell “Grotto” style armchairs (est. $2,000-$4,000); and from England comes an early 19th century Regency satinwood parquetry and marquetry inlaid walnut bowfront sideboard, with a pre-sale estimate of $1,000-$2,000.

In addition to the Clementine Hunter paintings, other original artworks by local and regional artists will also be showcased. A sampling of what bidders will compete for includes these:

- A 20th century oil wash on paper by Alexander John Drysdale (La., 1870-1934), titled Louisiana Sunset on the Bayou (est. $1,500-$2,500).

- An oil on canvas by Colette Pope Heldner (New Orleans/Minn., 1902-1990), titled Little Theatre St. Peter Street, Old French Quarter, Old New Orleans (est. $1,200-$1,800).

- A 1985 oil on canvas by Don Wright (La., 1938-2007), titled Governor Nicholls Street Wharf, New Orleans (est. $1,200-$1,800).

Oil on canvas paintings by French artists will include an 1840 work by Sophie Rude (1797-1867), titled Portrait of Father and Two Daughters (est. $3,000-$5,000); and Auguste Hadamar’s (1823-1886) work titled The Sleeping Cook with Mischievous Cat and Dog (est. $2,500-$3,500).

Bronzes will feature an early 20th century pair of gilt and patinated bronze Pan figures after Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917, est. $800-$1,200); and a 20th or 21st century pair of life-size silver patinated bronze greyhound dogs (est. $3,500-$4,500). Also, a carved carrara marble Bust of Antonius as Apollo by Filli Pugi (Italian, 19th century) should finish at $1,200-$1,800.

Rounding out just some of the many great items in the auction are a circa 1977 Yamaha ebonized baby grand piano, model G2, with bench (est. $1,500-$2,500); a 20th century pietra dura (semi-precious stones) inlaid marble-top center table (est. $1,000-$1,500); and a 77-piece partial sterling flatware service in the “Stratford” pattern by International Sterling (est. $2,000-$4,000).

Internet bidding will be provided by the company website (CrescentCityAuctionGallery.com), as well as LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Phone and absentee bids will also be taken. In-person previews will be held beginning Wednesday, Sept. 4th, through Thursday, Sept. 12th, excluding weekend days, from 10 am to 5 pm Central time. No appointment is necessary.

Absentee and phone bids will be accepted until 1 pm Central time the day before the auction. A 28 percent buyer’s premium will be applied for online bidders or those paying with a credit card. A 25 percent buyer’s premium will be applied in-house. A printed catalog is available; please call 504-529-5057 or send a request via email to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com.

For more information regarding Crescent City Auction Gallery and the two-day Important Estates Auction planned for Friday and Saturday, September 13th and 14th, beginning at 10 am Central time both days, visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates are posted often.

About Crescent City Auction Gallery:
Crescent City Auction Gallery is always seeking quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single item, an estate or a collection, you can call them at (504) 529-5057; or you can send an e-mail to info@crescentcityauctiongallery.com. All phone calls and e-mails are confidential. For more information regarding Crescent City Auction Gallery visit www.crescentcityauctiongallery.com. Updates are posted often.

Two 1940s-era American automobiles – a 1949 Buick Model 76C Roadmaster convertible and a 1948 Chrysler Town & Country “woodie” convertible – plus a 1964 Airstream Overlander Land Yacht 26-foot trailer, a Canadian 1930s Five Roses Flour porcelain sign, and a Canadian 1890s aqua Standing Beaver midget pint fruit jar are a few of the rarities bidders will vie for in two online auctions hosted by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.

The Saturday, September 7th Petroliana & Advertising auction will feature 308 lots of petroliana (gas station collectibles) and advertising. The Sunday, September 8th Soda & General Store Advertising auction contains 400 lots of advertising signs, soda advertising, tobacciana and general store items. Start times both days will be 9 am Eastern time. Bidders can participate in real time via the live webcast as the auction closes in lot order beginning at 9 am Eastern time.

“Our September 7th and 8th sales promise to tantalize collectors with premier petroliana, automobilia and general store advertising,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “Day One boasts an important line-up of petroliana advertising, featuring the Ken and Sylvia McGee collection of Goderich, Ontario. Headlining the collection are the McGee’s two babies.”

The ‘babies’ in question would be their 1948 Chrysler Town & Country ‘woodie’ convertible, and the low mileage 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible – the latter being the iconic car featured in Dustin Hoffman’s Oscar-winning movie Rainman. Other highlights include a Dodge-Desoto dealer sign, an Oldsmobile Dealer neon sign, companion Mobiloil Pegasus dealer signs, and a 24-inch White Rose Dealer double-sided porcelain sign hanging from its original scroll bracket.

Mr. Miller said the September 8th auction is packed with premier advertising related to soda, general store and agriculture, featuring part two of the Al Bensmiller collection. “For decades, Al Bensmiller has been a highly regarded dealer of country store advertising,” he said. “The items featured are from his personal collection,” adding, “Collectors should bid early and bid often.”

Day 2 highlights include a superb Campbell's Soup porcelain corner sign (the kind that inspired Andy Warhol), a 1941 Wurlitzer Model 750 juke box with original plastics, and a full run of Coca-Cola pilaster signs, all in high-grade condition from a single source. It also features the rare and possibly unique ’Standing Beaver’ midget pint fruit jar. Other items include an intact collection of Five Roses Flour signs and ephemera, topped by the iconic ‘Native' Flour Bag sign.

The overall top lot of the two days is expected to be the 1949 Buick Model 76C Roadmaster convertible, one of only 8,800 made. The factory correct sequoia cream color car with red leather interior is widely considered one of the most beautiful and desirable post-war Roadmasters, with its gleaming vertical tooth grill and fender ‘Ventiports’. It has an estimate of $100,000-$120,000.

All prices quoted in this report are in Canadian dollars.

The lemon yellow 1948 Chrysler Town & Country convertible with stunning wood features is an American-made beauty and one of only 8,809 units produced. Features include white ash inserts with walnut veneer, a straight eight 125 hp engine, a semi-automatic 5-speed transmission and a unique-for-its-time electric-powered roof. The car has a pre-sale estimate of $85,000-$110,000.

The sleek, silver 1964 Airstream Overlander Land Yacht 26-foot trailer includes the original serial-matched owner’s manual and guarantee certificate indicating delivery to its first owner, in Southfield, Michigan. The vehicle (ser. #S-026410605) is expected to bring $35,000-$45,000.

The Oldsmobile “GM Hydramatic Drive” neon dealer sign, made in America in the 1940s, is a separately attached sign that is often missing. It’s fitted to a custom rear-mounted wood and sheet metal frame that stands the sign about four inches off a wall. The sign is marked “Walker & Co. Detroit” to the lower edge and it is expected to find a new owner for $15,000-$20,000.

The Canadian 1940s White Rose Gasoline three-piece service station banner sign set is marked “P&M 46” on the center sign of the three. The set carries a pre-sale estimate of $11,000-$14,000.

On to Day 2, where two scarce signs are expected to compete for top lot honors. The first is the Canadian 1930s Five Roses Flour (“The World’s Best”) porcelain sign, one of the great Canadian general store signs, boasting outstanding graphics. Produced by the Lake of the Woods Milling Co. in Keewatin, Canada, the sign is expected to change hands for $15,000-$18,000.

The second is the exceedingly rare Canadian 1890s aqua Standing Beaver midget pint fruit jar, thought to be the only pint known, possibly the first Beaver jar ever made, and reportedly made at one of the Nova Scotia glass factories. The jar features a left-facing beaver standing on its hind quarters, a simple clean design, and an aqua lid with zinc band. The estimate is $14,000-$17,000.

An American-made 1941 Wurlitzer model 750 coin-operated jukebox, the first Wurlitzer to feature the domed cathedral top that was the standard for the rest of the decade, a spectacular machine that comes with a full set of 78 rpm rock ‘n’ roll records, should hit $7,000-$9,000.

Rounding out the day’s expected highlights is an iconic American sign from the 1920s for Campbell’s Tomato Soup. The convex porcelain sign is marked, “Campbell Soup Company, Camden, NJ”, and has been authenticated by The Authentication Company (est. $6,000-$9,000).

Internet bidding will be through www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com, plus the popular bidding platform LiveAuctioneers.com. Here is a link to the Petroliana & Advertising auction, on Saturday, September 7th: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-DXZDWR/petroliana-advertising. Here is a link to the Soda & General Store Advertising auction on Sunday, September 8th: https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/auctions/4-EEIBM0/soda-general-store-advertising.

In-gallery previews will be held Wednesday thru Friday, September 4th-6th, from 12 noon until 5 pm each day in the Miller & Miller showroom, at 59 Webster Street in New Hamburg, Ontario. To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. and the auctions on September 7th & 8th, visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com.

About Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.:
Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. is Canada’s trusted seller of high-value collections and is always accepting quality consignments. The firm specializes in watches and jewelry, art, antiques and high-value collectibles. Its mission is to provide collectors with a trusted place to buy and sell. To consign a single piece, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (519) 573-3710; or, you can e-mail them at info@millerandmillerauctions.com. To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., please visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com. Updates are posted frequently.

Reno, NV and Avon, MA, August 14, 2024 -- SelecTech, Inc., a leader in the manufacture of innovative flooring products with long-term value and immediate benefits, will exhibit Sept. 14-19 at the 46th annual EOS/ESD Symposium at the Peppermill Resort and Casino, 2707 S Virginia St, Reno. SelecTech, makers of StaticStop ESD flooring, will be at Booth 202.

The annual EOS/ESD Symposium is dedicated to the understanding of issues related to electrostatic discharge and electrical transients/overstress, and the application of this knowledge to the solution of problems in consumer, industrial, and automotive applications, including electronic components, as well as in systems, subsystems, and equipment. The Symposium is put on by the Electrostatic Discharge Association (ESDA).

Also at this year’s Symposium, SelecTech President Thomas Ricciardelli will deliver a presentation entitled Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control in Healthcare on Monday, September 16 at 2:15 pm PDT. Ricciardelli, who chairs ESDA’s flooring committee, has been part of a team developing ESD control standards for healthcare facilities.

“Static electricity can have an incredible impact in any healthcare setting. Particularly when you consider someone walking across a floor on a cold, dry day can create up to 3,000 volts of static electricity. Or changing sheets on a hospital bed, which can create up to 20,000 volts,” said Ricciardelli. “This can have a tremendous impact on staff providing care and patients receiving it. That amount of static can also damage sensitive electronic components used to measure and compile patient data.”

Part of Ricciardelli’s talk will involve mitigation strategies to minimize and control static electricity in a healthcare setting.

“Static electricity is an issue in every medical or healthcare setting. That can range from a hospital to a dental office, nursing homes to a hospice care facility,” added Ricciardelli.

SelecTech’s StaticStop brand of ESD flooring directly addresses controlling static electricity. Made from mostly recycled materials, StaticStop flooring is 100 percent recyclable. The materials used for StaticStop create a static-controlled environment that’s perfect for industries that significantly utilize electronics and sensitive data like electronics manufacturing, communications, aerospace, biotech, healthcare industries, and other high-tech industries.

StaticStop tiles employ a patented interlocking technology for easy installation without messy glues or adhesives. That enables new flooring to be installed with little or no down time. StaticStop tiles also offer ergonomic benefits and are much more comfortable to stand on for long periods of time.

StaticStop flooring products employ a patented interlocking technology for easy installation without messy glues or adhesives. That enables new flooring to be installed with little or no down time.

Beyond easy installation and portability, StaticStop ESD flooring offers acoustic and ergonomic benefits for workers over epoxy flooring surfaces.

StaticStop flooring is made from materials that create a static-controlled environment, perfect for industries that significantly utilize electronics and sensitive data like electronics manufacturing, communications, aerospace, biotech, healthcare industries, and other high-tech industries.

StaticStop flooring is manufactured to provide a durable and long-lasting floor covering under a range of temperature and exposure conditions and is backed by a 10-Year limited warranty against wear. Since it is made with recycled materials, SelecTile is the only ESD conductive flooring of its kind that can contribute to LEED™ Credits.

For complete information on StaticStop flooring products, visit www.staticstop.com. For information on EOS/ESD Symposium, visit https://esda.events/.

About Static Stop:
Static Stop is a division of SelecTech, Inc., which was founded in 1993 with the mission of creating valuable products from scrap plastics. The company has become a leader in the manufacture of flooring products from recycled materials and uses one million pounds of recycled materials annually. Their products are made with up to 100 percent recycled content, are 100 percent recyclable and installed without adhesives making them some of the “greenest” and most cost-effective flooring products available. The unique interlock system on SelecTech’s flooring products enable them to be installed at a much lower cost, without a lot of costly downtime, which provides significant value to customers.

SelecTech’s ESD flooring division, StaticStop™, is a full service ESD flooring products and services provider. Static Stop manufacturers patented interlocking ESD flooring products including Freestyle ESD™ and SelecTile ESD™ interlocking tiles. They also offer a full service line of ESD flooring including ESD Vinyl Tile, ESD Carpet Tile, ESD Epoxy Coatings and ESD Cleaning and Finishing products.

Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative product design, SelecTech created the top performing Place N’ Go residential flooring products, which are available at Home Depot. They are also the creators and manufacturers of the renowned commercial and industrial FreeStyle Flooring™ and BioLock™ products. SelecTech is a vendor partner of Health Care Institute (HCI), an International Facility Management Association (IFMA) alliance partner and Starnet, an international flooring contractor cooperative. The company is headquartered at 33 Wales Avenue, Suite F in Avon, MA. For more information about SelecTech, visit http://www.selectech.com.

Massachusetts cannabis retailer Stem in Haverhill hosted more than 200 guests on August 5 for a day of golf and charity celebrating women shaping the nation’s cannabis industry.

The Blast in the Grass event, held at the stunning Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill, MA, raised $10,000 for the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating violence and racism in Haverhill and the surrounding region.

“I am so thrilled with everyone who stepped forward to make this event so special and meaningful, particularly for the money raised to help a truly wonderful organization that works day in and day out to address violence and racism,” Stem owner and tournament organizer Caroline Pineau said. “This event showed, once again, that the cannabis industry—and in particular women cannabis entrepreneurs—are at the forefront of business social awareness and responsibility.”

Attendees enjoyed a dynamic day of golf, featuring an LPGA-led clinic designed to enhance the skills of players at every level. Whether seasoned golfers or those new to the sport, participants had the chance to learn from some of the best in the game.
“Blast in the Grass was a celebration of community, empowerment, and the relentless drive of women in the cannabis industry. The event was a resounding success, leaving participants not only with improved golf skills but also with a renewed sense of purpose and connection,” Pineau said.

Blast in the Grass was the second of Stem’s four-event Green Goddess Invitational series. On May 13 the company hosted Power of Flower, raising $10,000 for the Parabola Center, a non-profit think tank devoted to cannabis policy reform and anti-monopoly regulations. On September 16 Stem will host Beach Bash, with a goal of raising $10,000 for Patriots Helping Vets, a non-profit that provides equipment and services to veterans who benefit from plant medicine. And next April Stem will host the second Bong and Pong, which will also raise money for local charities.

“Blast in the Grass was a phenomenal event, attended by like-minded people gathered for a wonderful cause. Everyone—especially the Stem team—had such compassion for our work supporting community survivors and their families. Their willingness to listen was striking. Our team had a wonderful time connecting with people about our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women while improving our swings,” said Nicole Sammartino, YWCA director of advancement and Izzy Sarra, YWCA grants and communications coordinator.

Since opening in 2020, Stem has raised more than $250,000 for local charities. Pineau has also made her mark on the Massachusetts cannabis industry by targeting the unfair collection of community impact fees by host communities when those communities have documented no negative impacts from legal cannabis sales.