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May '08

ARTSNEWS

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Remembering Tom Rowe ConcertInspired VoicesSummer Youth Workshop
Visual Arts: Community GalleryGallery 5Auburn City HallArt & AleArt & Java
Arts in Education
Area Arts Notes


Remembering Tom Rowe: Annual Benefit Concert

The reminder postcards and posters were a bit late in getting out so if you're waiting for a reminder, HERE IT IS. This Saturday come out for the annual benefit concert for the Maine Cancer Foundation, a concert celebrating the life and music of Lewiston Auburn’s own master musician Tom Rowe who died of cancer in 2004. Performers this year include: Dave Rowe Trio, Schooner Fare, Denny Breau, Phil House, and Tim Sample, with M/C the humble Farmer, AKA Robert Skoglund. May 10 at the Franco-American Heritage Center 7:30 PM.

L/A Arts is proud to have been helping with this worthy event since it's inception, a worthy cause in memory of one of our area's greats!

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Maine Cancer Foundation website

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Inspired Voices: Annual Concert and Art Exhibit

Hope and inspiration are the themes for the 3rd Annual Concert and Consumer Art Exhibit hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services. This special evening features music by some of Maine’s best local performers, interwoven with art and stories of courage and healing by individuals on a journey toward recovery. At the Franco-American Heritage Center 7 PM (Art Exhibit/Reception at 6 PM.)

L/A Arts is glad to be working with this wonderful organization that does such great work in the community with an event that gives such joy on so many levels.

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Tri-County Mental Health Services website

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Summer Youth Workshop

There are still spaces available for our new summer youth theatre program-  "FACE-2-FACE" , is a mask and physical theatre workshop the week of June 23.

Make a mask, build a character, create a piece of theatre all within the week! This week-long, intensive practical workshop encompasses physical theatre & mask for those who have some theatre experience and are inspired to do more! Participants will explore nonverbal communication, physical theatre, and the power of a fixed attitude - THE MASK. Specifically for students 12 - 15 years of age, the workshop will be Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2008 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at L/A Arts, 221 Lisbon Street, Lewiston. Cost: $200.

more about FACE-2-FACE

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L/A Visual Arts       Season Underwriter: Mechanics Savings Bank

The Community Gallery (NEW NEW NEW - at 221 Lisbon Street)

L/A Arts newest visual arts space, the Community Gallery, at 221 Lisbon Street, Lewiston will host its first exhibit, The Capital Area Camera Club’s Annual Invitational Photography Exhibit from May 14 – June 13, 2008. Titled “Mystical Maine Waters,” the exhibit revolves around Maine’s abundant water sources: streams, ponds, bogs, lakes, rivers, tidal pools, beaches, and the Gulf of Maine. Photographs featured in the exhibit include fine art black and white traditional prints, digital images, and color film prints. There will be an Artists’ Reception on Friday, May 16th from 4 to 7 pm; the public is invited.

more about exhibit on L/A Arts website

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Gallery 5 (49 Lisbon Street, Lewiston)

Sands of Time art exhibit runs through May 24. Phenomenal photographs,  paintings and 3-dimensional art reveal each of the artists' interpretation of the theme, while the jewelry has a timeless appeal. The artist roster includes past Gallery 5 contributors along with new faces, including two new jewelers. Remember, artwork makes a great Mother's Day gift AND our jewelry case has a growing reputation for unique pieces of wearable art.

Gallery hours: Tuesday- Saturday,   5 pm - 8 pm and by appointment.
Special hours on Mother’s Day (May 11) 1:30-3:00

Note: there are occasional Fuel events held in the gallery during these hours, in which case the gallery would be closed to the public. It's always good to call first, to be sure. 576-4805.

From June 1 - June 28, Gallery 5 will host Studio Connections: Artists Supporting MPBN. A jury of arts professionals has selected some of the many works of art and fine crafts generously donated to benefit MPBN through the Great TV Auction. Items on display at Gallery 5 will be available for purchase at the gallery throughout June. On July 12, there will be an auction of remaining artwork at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington Street in Bath.

view artwork on line at MPBN's website.

more about Gallery 5 on L/A Arts website

Gallery Underwriter: Fuel Modern Bistro

 

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Auburn City Hall Entryway

Walking into Auburn City Hall is just a bit more pleasant these days since practically the first thing a visitor sees upon opening the door is vibrant artwork, prominently presented in the entryway display cases. Arranged by L/A Arts, what is particularly special about this exhibit is that the artwork is from Middle School students from both Auburn and Lewiston. Cubist portraits in watercolors and mixed media images reminiscent of Georgia O’Keefe were created by the Auburn students, while Lewiston students’ work includes ceramics, block prints, black and white etchings, foil relief, and creative name plaques. The works will remain up through mid June.

more about exhibit on L/A Arts website

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Art & Ale (in Gritty McDuff's corner window in Auburn)

Current on exhibit are still life paintings (oil on canvas) by artist/educator Katherine Cargile. Kate believes objects take on a character of their own through their use over time and their associations with certain events. "Capturing this essence gives still life painting a surprising ability to communicate about the human condition." Take some time to stop at the window and see these eye-catching oil on canvas.

more about exhibit on L/A Arts website

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Art & Java (in Willy Beans Coffee Shop in Lewiston)

Before Dean Sisco became the Colisee's Business Manager, traveled the globe for 6 years with Feld Entertainment, the producers of Disney on Ice, Disney Live!, and the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and took lots of pictures. He shares some of these on the walls of Willy Beans. You'll see recognizable landmarks and sites from his working travels, many from unique perspectives. You may have seen the sites on your own or in other pictures, but maybe not as he's captured . . .

more about exhibit on L/A Arts website

In two weeks Homing the Light, a new and unique exhibit, for L/A Arts goes up on the Art & Java Wall and brickwork. Lillian Baker Kennedy is a part-time instructor at USM L-A, where she teaches the course "Thinking About the Arts; Thinking Through the Arts." A volunteer poet curator for the Atrium Gallery's past poetry art exhibits, and an avid photographer, Lillian will give a poetry reading at Willy Beans on Friday, May 23 during an opening reception for her exhibit of photographs and poetry from 6 - 8 pm. The public is most definitely invited.

 

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Arts in Education

School Residencies   

Auburn Middle School –  Actor/Educators Janice O'Rourke and Andrew Harris will conduct workshop for AMS students to help them better appreciate Romeo and Juliet as audience members on May 12. A cast workshop was held on March 27 to teach specific techniques required by young actors to successfully perform the works of William Shakespeare. All in anticipation/preparation for the Auburn Middle School Drama Club's production of Romeo & Juliet, next week (May 15-17 FMI: 784-1356 AMS).

East Auburn Elementary – Singer-songwriter Martin Swinger will be working with students at East Auburn Community School on May 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, & 23. By the end of the residency he will have worked with the entire school population. There will be a school-wide concert on May 23.

Farwell and Longley Elementary – Storyteller/educator Jean Armstrong will be performing for students at Farwell on May 9 (she was at Longley - May 8). Her stories range from quiet, heartfelt tellings to animated physical performances.  (supported by Northeast Bank).

McMahon Elementary – Portland’s poet laureate, Martin Steingesser has been working with 4th grade students at McMahon Elementary throughout April and continues his residency on May 8, and 15. Martin’s residencies focus on paying attention to senses and details. Valuable literary techniques such as repetition/variation, simile, metaphor, and color are taught. Students will be writing and evaluating their own work all under the tutelage of this exemplary poet.

Montello Elementary – Maine children's book author, Lynn Plourde has been working with 5th grade students at Montello for the past couple of weeks and continues her residency on May 12 and 15. Author of "Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of the Rud," "Moose, of Course," "Wild Child," "School Picture Day," and many, many more, Lynn loves playing with words and loves teaching kids how they too can enjoy the writing process.

Walton Elementary – 2nd and 3rd grade students will be involved in a singing histories residency with musician Monica Grabin. on May 19, 20, 28, 29, & June 2, 3. Monica has worked with L/A Arts for many years. Students and teachers alike are always thrilled with her residencies.

School Residencies are supported, respectively, by:
Auburn School Department  & Lewiston School Department

 

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Area Arts Notes (events not listed in the Lewiston Auburn Arts Calendar)

·      The Lewiston Auburn Arts Calendar (link) contains a comprehensive listing of area arts events presented by many different organizations. Upcoming: Over the River and Through the Woods, Bustopher Jones (contradance), Remembering Tom Rowe, Women in Harmony, Theatre Production Workshop, Midcoast Symphony Orchestra concert, and lots more! 

The summer edition of the Arts Calendar will be coming out in the next couple weeks, with summer offerings by many organizations throughout the area (including The Maple Room and Museum L-A who are new to the calendar!) This joint effort is unique in the state and really helpful in finding out what great things are going on. Look for it on line or, for a hard copy, stop in at L/A Arts Office. Required summer reading.

·     The Auburn Middle School Drama Club will perform  Romeo & Juliet on May 15-17 (see Arts in Education: Auburn Middle School). FMI: 784-1356 (AMS)

·      Along with many different reading programs, the Lewiston Public Library also will offer: the documentary film “Kick Like a Girl”, about what happens when an undefeated third-grade girls soccer team competes in the boys division on May 9, the Great Falls Forum, this month Anne Jordan discusses "Correlations Between Animal Abuse and Domestic Abuse: Maine’s Response," on May 15, “On the Road to Turkmenistan,” a multi-media presentation by the itinerant Maine folk quartet Old Grey Goose on May 21. FMI on these and other LPL events: Lewiston Public Library

·      The Maple Room has  world-class performers and local talent too. May 21- An Evening With Mitch McVicker Maple Room schedule

·     This Friday Open mic. night at Pleasant Note Coffeehouse (First Universalist Church of Auburn on Pleasant St, Auburn, across from Dairy Joy). Every 2nd Friday, 7-10pm; FMI call Toby at 783-0461 Pleasant Note Coffeehouse

·     Holly's Own Deli has musical entertainment throughout the week. Holly's Own Deli

·         She Doesn't Like Guthries  (Middle Street, Lewiston) always has some great musicians scheduled.  She Doesn't Like Guthries    

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So that's what we're working on at L/A Arts. We hope to see you soon !!!
 

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