Pounded by calloused hands; blasted by tightened lips. It calls across time and continents—with a visceral response from hips and feet. It’s the force that blew through Louis Armstrong in the ’20s. It’s the power that gets Brazilians swinging in the streets for carnival. It is jazz you can dance to. What makes Nation Beat…
At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: 5–7pm Tom Jessen in Ticonic Gallery with At Play Step into the creative world of artist Tom Jessen as he brings his piece Atsuko to life right before your eyes at Ticonic Gallery. Following the construction of Atsuko, visitors will be invited to become a…
At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: 5–7pm Opening Reception for Alive and Kicking at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art This exhibition brings together three contemporary artists who have never shown together before, but are all remarkable for their punchy, surreal installations. Gladys Nilsson and Catalina Schliebener Muñoz contribute original works,…
Vibraphonist Simon Moullier is a major new voice on the jazz scene and a multi-faceted improviser, composer, arranger and producer. He is also an important bandleader, leading a Quartet comprised of Lex Korten on piano, Rick Rosato bass, and JK Kim on drums, four unique and cohesive personalities that function together as a true unit.…
Halcyon is thrilled to present Realized during the Maine International Film Festival! Realized combines stop-motion animation with live string quartet music to imagine our collective future. With animated films and stories inspired by a series of workshops with Maine high school students, Realized amplifies the artwork and voices of young people as they reflect on…
At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: 5-7pm Spring art activities in the Creative Carts! Make your own spring card for a loved one. 7:30pm Performance- Head Over Heels- A hilarious, exuberant musical about the celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to…
Are you into games like Cards Against Humanity and Apples to Apples? Do you like debating with your friends about movies, TV shows, and art? Join us to hear from John Sharp, one of the creators of The Metagame, and Tod Lippy, founder and editor of Esopus Magazine, followed by some fun and casual rounds…
At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center: 5–7pm Opening Reception for Together: Hearing, Holding, Healing, Together: Anecdotes and Inspirations, and Together: Art for All Come enjoy refreshments at the opening night of the Together exhibitions located in the Ticonic Gallery, throughout the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, and in different downtown businesses. Together: Hearing, Holding, Healing…
There is no better way to unbend that sore back and tight neck than an hour of Tai Chi exercise! Loosen up those tight hips, knees and ankles and get the blood flowing again with careful focused breathing and movement. This workshop is for all ages, abilities, and levels of experience.
Experience firsthand Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that combines dance, music, language, and acrobatics. Kenny Harris has worked with renowned capoeira mestres and will lead participants of all experience levels through the elements of the form. Classes are free and open to the public.
Christina Spurling (piano), Chris Nemeth (violin), and Marisa Solomon (cello) bring a program of piano trios in honor of Women’s History Month, featuring music by Florence Price, Lera Auerbach, and Clara Schumann. Funded in part by the Hazel Hoyt Witherell Memorial Concert Fund
A powerfully gifted musician and a scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount speaks ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the amorphous categories of roots music and Americana. His 2020 album Spider Tales (named one of the year’s best albums by…
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