A discussion about the aftermath of the White supremacist rally in Charlottesville, the march in Boston, and a comparison of these times to the Civil Rights Movement and the 1930's and '40s in Nazi Germany. 8-29-2017
Postcards to Maud at Chandler Gallery through September 7
Submitted by siobhanbredin on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 21:57
"Postcards to Maud" is an engaging exhibition and fundraiser for the Maud Morgan Visual Arts Center on Sacramento Street. The premise of the show is that each artist created a 6" by 8" postcard for Maud Morgan, as if they were sending postcards to abstract expressionist and neighborhood resident Maud Morgan (1903-1999).
Poverty. Prejudice. Climate change. The threat of nuclear war. “There’s a lot of darkness going on in the world,” said 28-year-old Karlos Cobham.
But for the Barbados native turned Cambridge youth minister, there is an opportunity for hope.
“What if we, as one people, were to keep our lights on instead of complaining about all the darkness? What if we were to shine our lights and take our light into dark places and eradicate the darkness going on,” Cobham asked.
Where you’d typically see the big, bold letters of “Greetings From…” or an endearing “Wish You Were Here,” there are stunning oil still lifes, surreal portraits or a textural collage made entirely of green circles.
I made the mistake of googling my opening line “everything happens at once,” and became completely distracted with the physicists' theory that “The concept of time is simply an illusion made up of human memories, everything that has ever been and ever will be is happening
I haven’t seen the most comedy of anyone ever, but I have seen a lot. I’m a tough audience and that is not because my standards are too high, but more a reflection of America’s descent into mediocrity. That being said, I consider Standup Comedy to be one of the hardest art forms out there.
Seven performance stages, interactive arts activities, food, art market, and a beautiful day marked this annual festival
Submitted by siobhanbredin on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 19:56
The Cambridge Arts Annual River Festival offered a beautiful June day along the Charles River in East Cambridge, and seven performance stages showcasing music, dance, theatre, and poetry. All kinds of food, a crafts market, interactive arts activities, jugglers, magicians, and roving artworks added to the festivity of the day. Here are just a few highlights.
Explore arts all across Cambridge May 13 & 14 noon to 6pm with FREE performances, demonstrations, and open doors to studios and common venues.
Submitted by siobhanbredin on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 15:11
"The ninth annual Cambridge Open Studios gives residents and visitors a wonderful opportunity to meet artists and see their work all across the city this weekend." says Jason Weeks, Executive Director of the Cambridge Arts Council. "We have so many artists working in our city all year round, and this event gives them an opportunity to open their doors to the community and share their work."
