Pawtucket Arts Collaborative

Newsletter – week ending 01/03/09

MISSION STATEMENT

Pawtucket Arts Collaborative is dedicated to supporting, promoting and

developing the highest level of the arts for the community and its artists. We do

this by creating awareness, education and involvement through its members.

Figuring out our gifts in life is part of our journey to becoming

enlightened human beings.

:::Alllison DuBois:::

Pawtucket Arts Collaborative – Invitational Exhibit – through February 28

…..Jason Brockert, painter; Peter Roux, painter. Reception: 5:30-7pm

Thursday, January 8. Live music by Bill & Em; Lecture: 7pm. Blackstone Valley

Visitor Center Theatre, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket. For more info, call

#401-724-2200 or visit _www.pawtucketartscollaborative.org_

(http://www.pawtucketartscollaborative.org/) .

The Skill of Lutherie – Musical Instruments, Makers and Performers –

through January 31

…..Instrument makers: Richard Young, Carla Kelly, Roman Barnas, Ben Pearce

and Otto D’Ambrosio; Thursday, January 8th – 6-9pm. – introduction of the

show by Berge Zobian and an overview by Richard Young and Steve Pellegrino.

Opening reception: January 15, with lectures and demonstrations by Otto D’

Ambrosio, Richard Young and Carla Kelly. . The skill of “Lutherie” refers to

individuals who practice the art of building stringed instruments, a tradition

that has survived for thousands of years. Guitar maker Richard Young (owner

of Eastford, Connecticut-based Still River Guitars) will curate the exhibit

entitled “Musical Instruments, Makers and Performers”. Artistic Director for

the weekly events is Steve Pellegrino, a veteran of the Providence/Boston

music scene. Musical instruments when created by the hand of a master luthier,

transform into an object of physical beauty as well as sonic beauty. The

premise of this exhibit is to merge the maker and performer with the audience,

to unveil the musical instrument as a true art form. We have scheduled weekly

musical performances to inject some energy and vigor into Providence this

winter in support of our behind the scenes look at the art of instrument

making. Gallery Z, 259 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903. Gallery hours:

Tuesday & Wednesday: 12-6pm; Thursday-Sat. 12-8pm; By appointment and by chance.

For more info, call #401-454-8844.

Awake and Sing! – January 15-February 15

…..By Clifford Odets; the Gamm is forgoing its usual paper postcard

mailing and launching the first show of the new year with help of the

environmentally friendly Internet and you! Please don’t wait for your postcard to arrive

in the mail. Order your tickets to Awake and Sing! now. Same paper

postcard offer still applies: Save 10% when you order by phone by Friday, January

23 (additional discounts do not apply). Just call 401-723-4266 and say

“paperless postcard offer”. Awake and Sing! runs from January 15 through February

15 at The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. Tickets: $24-$39,

all previews (January 15-18) only $24 discounts for subscribers, groups of 10

or more, seniors and students. For tickets call 401-723-4266 or go to

ArtTixRI.com . Best early availability: Thursday, January 15 at 8, Friday,

January 16 at 8 and Sunday, January 18 at 7* (*preceded by a free book and movie

event.

Egg Roll and Jazz – Greg Abate Sextet at Chans – January 10

…..mark your calendars! January 10 – 8pm for The Greg Abate Sextet at

CHANS. Featuring :Arny Krakowsky, tenor sax; ,Jeff Holmes, trumpet; Kent

Hewitt, piano; Todd Baker, bass; and Gary Johnson, drums. For more info call

#401-765-1900. Come enjoy at great evening! Chans, 267 Main Street,

Woonsocket.

AUREA – 2008-09 Subscription Series

…..We hope you have seen and enjoyed Till Human Voices Wake Us and A

Child’s Christmas in Wales, the first programs of our 2008–09 subscription series.

It has been exciting to pair the poetry of T.S. Eliot with music by Ravel,

Stravinsky, Milhaud, Wagner, and Chopin, and the Dylan Thomas tale with

Vivaldi, Telemann, Bach, Grainger, Clarke and old English carols. We were delighted

at the warm and enthusiastic response from our audiences, and look forward to

the rest of our season — Inflections of Love in February, Under a Latin

Moon in April, and Ecstasies Above, a June collaboration with the Providence

Singers.

Developing these integrations of music and poetry has been challenging,

enervating, exhausting, and expensive. Ticket revenues pay only a portion of the

costs of producing these programs, and we are reluctant to raise our ticket

prices because it would exclude some of our audience, including students. I’m

writing in the hope that if you are not already a Friend of Aurea, you will

become one by making a tax-deductible gift to support these and future

programs, and that if you are a Friend, you will renew your support. Gifts at all

levels — Loyal Friends ($50), Valuable Friends ($100), Sustaining Friends

($250), Patrons ($500), and Angels ($1,000) — are welcome. Friends of Aurea enjoy

after-concert events, listings in the programs, and huge appreciation from

the musicians, actors, and board of Aurea. Please take a moment to send your

check to Aurea, 195 Sessions Street, Providence, RI 02906, or contribute

online with _PayPal_

(https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=531416) . We are grateful for your support, and look forward to

seeing you at future programs. With warm thanks, and best wishes for the holidays

and the new year! Consuelo Sherba, Artistic Director,

……. Barbara Slater will be singing an all-Mercer program at Rochambeau

Library, Hope Street, Providence on Thursday, Feb. 26 – free and open to the

public.

On Wednesday, March 25, Barbara and Friends will return to The Hi-Hat

singing songs of The Great American Songbook and jazz standards.

Check out the Gamm!

…..Single tickets for our entire 2008-09 Season on sale now! Order early for

best available seats! Call 401-723-4266. AWAKE AND SING! by Clifford Odets,

directed by Fred Sullivan, Jr. (Jan. 15-Feb. 15, 2009) GRACE by Mick Gordon

and A.C. Grayling (Mar. 12-Apr. 12, 2009) THE SCARLET LETTER by Phyllis Nagy,

adapted from the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (May 7-Jun. 7, 2009); Sandra

Feinstein Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket, RI. For more info,

~Looking for Artists! ……Opportunities/Live-Work Space & more!

Looking for several local, highly skilled musicians ……

…..We are looking for several local, highly skilled musicians to play on a

record that we’re producing for _Tyondai Braxton_

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyondai_Braxton) who is currently recording at our studio from today until

Jan 24th. His music calls for 2 viola, 2 violin, 1 flute, and 1 clarinet.

He would prefer to hire 2 string players that can play both viola and

violin. Ability to sight read a must. If you know anyone who might be interested,

please tell them to respond ASAP with their availability and pay

requirements. For more info, contact Lauren Holt, Machines With Magnets Recording

Studio, 400 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, 401.475.2655 // studio

401.575.8777 // cell, 401.475.2768 // fax, _http://www.machineswithmagnets.com_

(http://www.machineswithmagnets.com/)

Call for Work – The Sight Of Sound : Group Show 2009

…..March 6 – March 27, 2009 – Curated By Allison Cole + Lauren Holt;

Submission Guidelines: -Open genre: illustration, painting, drawing,

screenprints, photography, digital prints, sound, video, sculpture -Subject of artwork

must be related to sound in someway -All work must be for sale and priced

under $700 -Submit up to 3 images of completed work for consideration to

URL/website, examples of work, medium and dimensions of work. Submissions must be

received by Feb 15, 2009. All accepted work must be shipped to MWM by

March 1, 2009. Opening Reception: March 6; Closing Reception: March 27 at:

Machines With Magnets, 400 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860.

401.475.2655

MWM Gallery Space Available for Rent

…..400 Main Street, Pawtucket; Since we’ve had a lot of requests for

information about the MWM gallery space, we now have a gallery application

w/general information about renting the space for art shows and events. Could you

please forward this link to people who would be interested.

_http://www.machineswithmagnets.com/Gallery_application.pdf_

(http://www.machineswithmagnets.com/Gallery_application.pdf)

Pottery Co-operative New Member Search

…..Domus Luti Pottery Co-operative, located at 545 Pawtucket Ave,

Pawtucket, RI, is actively searching for a few good potters to join our 8 year old

co-op. We are a 12 member group sharing expenses, space, ideas and the

responsibility of owning and operating a pottery studio. Each member pays a nominal

monthly fee and firing fees based on use of kiln, plus a one-time joining fee.

We are a fun, down-to-earth crew of mudslingers creating work ranging from

functional wheel-thrown pieces to hand built sculptural art. If you play well

with others, love clay and are tired of working in your basement

alone…please call us!! For more information and to start the application process email:

Call For Work: Fine Jewelry

…..Knight Gallery is looking for fine jewelry to add to our collection. Call

us @ 401-654-4747 for more info or email the gallery @

Wanted: Your Unwanted Art Supplies, Fabrics, Beads – and such!

…..If you’re cleaning out your studio and sorting through art supplies you

no longer need – don’t throw them away! We’re always looking for donations of

items that can be used for arts and crafts by individuals with intellectual

and developmental disabilities. You may drop off your items at Flying Shuttles

at The Grant, 250 Main Street, Pawtucket or contact Linda Dvelis at

#724-7260 for more info.

Studio Space for Rent – Pawtucket/Darlington

…..3.600 sq. ft. of open space plus – 2 bathrooms, office, waiting room &

storage area; 18 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors. Ideal for dance

group/performance art. Near 95; $1,400/mo. 925 Central Avenue, Pawtucket. Call Ed at

#723-9306 for more info.

Architecture office looking for designer/writer/artist/etc.

under! Read on! Or, if you can’t see what is below, go to

RI\’S RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT THEATRE 1/6/2009

Happy New Year from Perishable Theatre! We have some cool ways to be

entertained for $5 and under!

(and a plug for our friends LaVoce)

$5

LIVE BAIT True Stories by Real People January 9 at 10pm!!! [3]

Everyone has a story to tell. Come to LIVE BAIT and tell yours or

watch others tell theirs. Inspired by NPR’s This American Life and

NYC’s The Moth, we’re looking for your true-life stories based on

our monthly theme.

This month’s theme is”At Least I’ve Got My Health”. If you

have a related story, here’s what to do: come to the show and sign

up, then tell your story like you’re telling your friends over a

couple of drinks. Please note: there is a five minute time limit (we

will let you know nicely).

All are encouraged, performers and non-performers alike.

Under $5

[4]

Have you been curious about DanceDancePartyParty, but afraid to make

the commitment? On Friday January 9 , DJ Buddmobile and DJ Cool Britt

want you to be rewarded for your curiousity and join them for a FREE

edition of DDPP, voted best dance party by RI Monthly magazine. The

coolest dance party around is being visited by Erin Kennedy of

Eyewitness News (channels 12 and 64) and we want to use that

opportunity to invite you to dance with us!

Remember, no booze, no boys, no judgement

Friday January 9- 5:30pm-7pm at the Dance Studio at Perishable

Theatre

95 Empire Street, Downtown Providence

$5

[5]

RAPTors

work-in-progress showings

see Resident Artists Tom Hurdle and Rick Massimo at work

Saturday January 17 at 8pm

Sunday January 18 at 3pm

Perishable Theatre

95 Empire Street

Downtown Providence

Pay what you can! Suggested donation $5

Tom Hurdle’s piece Mortal Sins is a play being written as a

chamber piece for actors, singers and musicians. It uses a ghost

story to detail the disintegration of a woman’s life. Massimo’s

Madame Bovary is a theatrical mash-up and remix of Flaubert’s novel,

the creation of that novel and the evolution of people’s responses to

it.

well, $10, but worth it!

LaVoce: Theatre That Speaks

Links:

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Aileru, Students from the Rhode Island Training School and others. We will

also be having our first ever portrait booth, where anyone can have their

portrait taken. To enlarge you photograph you can schedule time with our

new AS220 Darkroom Tutors who will give people new to a darkroom a hands

on demonstration for the low price of $30. We will finish the evening by

playing board games ( Apples to Apples among others ) and enjoying each

others company. It all starts at 7pm at the AS220 Darkroom 115 Empire St,

Providence RI.

Hope to see you there

Scott Lapham / AS220 Darkrooom

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