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May '08
ARTSNEWS
from L/A Arts
Quick Clicks:
Remembering Tom Rowe Concert ~ Inspired
Voices ~ Summer
Youth Workshop
Visual Arts:
Community Gallery ~ Gallery
5 ~ Auburn
City Hall ~ Art
& Ale ~ Art
& 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!
order tickets on line
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.
order tickets on line
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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