ArtsUnion - Events 2008
Once again, the Arts Council is teaming up with a talented group of producers; some individuals, some organizations. Here's how we round 'em up: We put out a call for producers, review applications, and pick the cream of the crop. Then we work closely with the selected applicants to help them produce events, but the creativity and curatorial talent is theirs!
Please see this year's call to producers.
—2008 ArtsUnion Events—
WRAP'EM: Column Art Under McGrath
July 26 through September 28, 2008
Opening Celebration: Sat, July 26, 12-2 pm
The intersection of Washington Street & McGrath Highway
Alert! Until further notice, the Arts Union SSPSomerville production WRAP'EM has been postponed.
Please return to the websites, listserves, and personal contacts at both SSP and the Arts Council for scheduling updates. Thank you.
SSP: Cindy Larson: clarson@SSPsomerville.org; www.sspsomerville.org
Arts Council: contact within site
WRAP'EM will be a striking display of the columns under the raised portion of McGrath Highway which will be wrapped in canvas and painted by different artists and community groups. Pictured on left is one column painted last year (by Patricia Brennecke) during Project SUM 07. This year we plan on having 15 columns wrapped and painted.
Swing by July 26 for the lively and artful reception. View the art while listening to the sounds of The DGR Trio, featuring Dan Spilka on guitar, Greg Paré on vibes, and Rob Doherty on bass. The columns will be on display through the summer. Produced by SSPSomerville. For more info visit sspsomerville.org
Moved to RAIN DATE ! Now on Sunday August 3, 5-8pm.
 Mixology: A 16 Count Dance Infusion
Sat, Aug 2 (raindate Sunday, Aug 3); 5-8pm
Union Square Plaza
At this dance fest, there will be performances by an array of local dance groups featuring a variety of genres and styles. Each group exchanges a short segment (2 counts of 8, for example) of choreography with another group, and integrates it into their own larger piece. Produced by Synergy Dance Company.
Moved to RAIN DATE ! Now on Saturday August 9, 7:30pm.
VidFest: High Performance Video and Music Festival
Fri, Aug 8 (raindate Sat Aug 9); 7:30pm
Union Square Plaza
 A one night only blitz of live music and video art in the heart of Union Square. VIdfest will feature video accompanied live music performances alongside temporary video installations by local artists and contemporary video makers. Produced by Sarah Schoemann.
Project MUM: Somerville's Final Frontier
Sat, Aug 23 (no raindate), 9pm - 1am
The intersection of Washington Street & McGrath Highway
Presented by ARTSomerville and the Somerville Arts Council. $10 suggested donation.
Space – Somerville’s final frontier! Project MUM, an open-air dance party under McGrath Highway, moves into orbit for 2008. This year's event creates an intergalactic space odyssey featuring four hours of music spun by a team of DJs led by DJs Flack, Yamin, Axel Foley & Pace. Lighting by illuminist Todd Sargent sets the stage for an unforgettable dance party.
Special visual effects by VJ Dziga. Celebrity dance stages led by veteran Boston performer Carey Foster, serves as inspiration to those of us shaking it on ground level. Carey Foster photo credit: Allison Evans For more info, visit: artsomerville.org
Moved to RAIN DATE ! Now on Sunday August 7, 8-11pm.
Devil Music Ensemble performs to "Red Heroine"
Union Square Plaza
 Devil Music Ensemble creates a live soundtrack performance to "Red Heroine", a silent martial arts film from China 1929. Last year at ArtsUnion DME created a sonic backdrop for the old country-western silent movie, "Big Stakes" (see photo at left) It was tremendous and we can't wait to see & hear the kung-fu spectacle they'll debut this year. For more info, visit Devil Music.
Somerville Moped-Scooter Rally & Concours
Sat, Sept 13 (raindate Sunday, Sept 14) ; 6-10pm
Union Square Plaza
An EVENT featuring mod motors and mayhem
School may be back in session, and at the Somerville Moped-Scooter Rally & Concourse, we’re celebrating the 3R’s— riding, racing and reducing your carbon footprint. The Somerville Arts Councils and moped maestro Todd Sargent
take a cue from this year’s ArtBeat and present an event highlighting alternative transport and the coolest urban rides. The evening will feature a rally of two-wheelers (up to 250cc), all vying to become king of the road. Crowds will be entertained by short films on shootering and clips from Quadrophenia, the film that put mod mopeds onthe map. The Sharp Darts, The Broken River Prophets (www.myspace.com/thebrokenriverprophets), the December Sound (www.myspace.com/thedecembersound) will perform at the rally. So if you’ve got your own set of wheels, come out to join the mania. Bikers and non-bikers alike are welcome to ride or just enjoy the spectacle.
***Event producer Todd Sargent is available for interviews: Contact him by phone at 617-719-6449 or by email at toddlewis65@yahoo.com
Moved to RAIN DATE ! Now on Sunday, September 28, 4-7pm.
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention. Election Special!
Sat, Sept 27 (raindate Sunday, September 28); 4-7pm
Union Square Plaza
We're making the festival ever bigger this year with two stages, higher profile guests (like DJs from WFNX The Sandbox will MC our "shenanigans" stage) and special invited guests providing an even wider assortment of Fluff food like whoopie pies from Petsi Pies, smores from the Girls Scouts and Taza Chocolate, treats from Kick Ass Cupcakes.
But we've got all the same silly, DIY fun too like the Fluff Lick Off, Hair Dos, and what not.
unionsquaremain.org/
committees/Special%20Events/flufffest08.html
This year five local artists, inspired by the kid who dresses up each year at the event as Fluff Boy, created a Fluff scale comic book about the origins of Fluff Boy. It's incredibly cool. The original art will be on display and we'll sell the comic books at the event.
unionsquaremain.org/committees/Special%20Events/Flufffest08comicbook.html
Ghosts of Somerville
Sat, Oct. 18 (rain date Oct. 19); 4pm-dusk
Learn Somervillian history in a fun and Halloween-related way! This delightful play  features characters interred in Milk Row Cemetery, including Harriet Thorp and Osgood and Emiline Dane. Dress warmly and in costume, if you like. Hot cider and goodies for all!
Meet at Milk Row Cemetery, 400 Somerville Ave., next to Market Basket.
$5 for adults, $3 for seniors and youth.
Questions?
Contact SHPC at 617-625-6600, x2525 or bwilson@ci.somerville.ma.us
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