I'd like to invite you to a delicious way to support one of our unique community groups here in Somerville. The OPENAIR Circus has been teaching Somerville's youth various circus skills as a way to instill an appreciation for arts and community for over 25 years. We've kept our costs low (now $20/child or $30/family for a 6 week program that runs 9 hours per week) and the quality of our teachers high by relying on volunteers and the generosity of our community, but we need your help too. We're holding a fundraiser at Flatbread Pizza in Davis Sq. on Nov 8th from 5pm-11:30pm. During this time, any pizza purchased, for dine-in or take-out, will help us with our cause. For every small pizza purchased, Flatbread will donate $1.75, for every large, $3.50. We'll also hold a raffle and/or silent auction in the front hall and have fresh baked goods available for sale. Please consider coming out and supporting one of Somerville's long-time great establishments by eating some great pizza.

The Chandler Gallery at 20 Sacramento Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, invites Boston area artists to submit work for an exhibition of small sculptural and dimensional works juried by Annette Lemieux, Artist and Senior Lecturer on Visual and Environmental Studies at Harvard University. Show dates: March 21 – May 26, 2013. Entry fee. Details: http://maudmorgan.com/gallery/index.htm

First Thursday of each month! Queer Open Mic Unity Somerville, 6 William St. (edging College Ave.), Davis Square, Somerville 7:00pm-9:30pm Find community. Find your voice. This is an all-gender open mic event for queer/genderqueer/transgender folks and their friends, partners, community, and allies. Do you journal? Write poetry? Are you working on a novel or a memoir? Do you blog about the world, your world? Come share 5 minutes of your writing with us. You’ll find yourself warmly welcomed by a community of appreciative listeners and other awesome writer-readers. And that’s right, attendees who want to have their heartstrings twanged, their imaginations piqued, and their funnybones tickled will not be disappointed. This open mic will have music as well as readings! Singers and musicians are invited to share their own pieces or cover other artists’ for 10-minute sets. Acoustic-only, please. Are you a shy writer? Big on the writing, but no so much with the reading out-loud? Bring a short piece of your own work and one of our volunteer readers will stand up to lend their voice to read your work. There may be delicious baked goods for sale! We ask that you help us make this a low-scent event by not wearing perfume/cologne or other scented products. The $5-$20 sliding scale door donation will help fund WHWN’s pro bono work within the community. Since 2001, Write Here Write Now (www.writeherewritenow.org) has been dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and financially accessible services and spaces for LGBTQQIA people in the Boston (metro) and Western Massachusetts area and serves national and international communities through the use of the internet and other electronic and social media. Questions? QueerOpenMic@gmail.com __.

ArtsUnion Call: Produce an Event! Create Public Art! ArtsUnion Winter 2013 Series Union Square, Somerville Ever wish to produce your own cultural event or create public art with funding? Heres your opportunity! DEADLINE (postmark): Monday, November 19th About ArtsUnion Now in its eighth year ArtsUnion has been instrumental in reinvigorating the artistic and business landscape of Union Square. ArtsUnion presents numerous events and markets, and leads cultural tours. In addition, ArtsUnion has commissioned temporary art installations, commissioned artisans to fabricate street furniture and has been instrumental in creating zoning incentives for arts-related development in the square. The Somerville Arts Council and the Mayors Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development created ArtsUnion, in partnership with numerous other local organizations through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Councils John and Abigail Adams Program and the City of Somerville. Call to Cultural Producers ArtsUnion is looking for creative individuals and Union Square Business owners to create, produce and manage cultural events that will take place indoors (or outdoors!) in Union Squarein businesses, public spaces or other venuesfrom January through March 2013. Working with the Somerville Arts Council, producers will be responsible for: selecting a theme, lining up talent and/or creating activities, planning and managing the event, and helping promote the event. The Somerville Arts Council will provide a budget, determined by the needs of the event/series and marketing support. Past budgets have ranged from $400 to $1,500. The purpose of the ArtsUnion Winter Event Series is to generate cultural activity in the square helps support local businesses in winter months. We are particularly interested in bringing together Union Square businesses and Somerville community members and artists to produce events that would not otherwise take place. However, we cant, for example, fund a band that already has a gig lined up at a music venue. Independent producers might consider partnering with an organization such as SCATV, Third Life Studios, The Reading Room above Bloc 11, or other Union Square businesses. Potential events/series include: hosting an independent documentary night with food provided by a local eatery or creating a poetry series at a cafe. Past examples of funded projects include: a spice tasting tour of Union Square restaurants, a beard and moustache contest a community storytelling event, and the screening and discussion of a locally made Brazilian film at SCATV. Call to Artists We are also open to proposals from artists to create new murals for the square or temporary art, light, sound or film installations. Past installations have included a computer-generated ever-changing lighting installation at Rikkis Flower Market, projected films on sidewalks, and an interactive event in which the public were invited to create holiday tree topiary in the plaza. Past budgets have ranged from $200 to $9,000. How to Apply: Note to individual producers: please talk with Union Square businesses/organizations regarding a venue prior to submitting an application in order to confirm common interests, objectives and availability. Please provide the following information: 1. Contact info: e-mail and postal addresses, phone, fax and website (if applicable). 2. If an independent producer, which Union Square businesses/organizations do you plan to partner with? 3. Describe your theme or the objective of your event. 4. List the programmatic content of your event. 5. Tell us what day and time frame would be ideal for your event. Please tell us your first and second choice for dates. The event can take place between January 3rd,and March 31st, 2013 on a Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday day/night, or Sunday. Thursday night events are particularly encouraged. 6. Outline schedule for your event. 7. List any technical requirements. 8. Budget: how much would you need? 9. Somerville affiliation (if any). 10. If you have not worked with us previously, please describe your experience in producing cultural events. Include any appropriate websites and, if you like, send support materials; i.e., photos, CDs, press clippings, resume(s). Note: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your support materials returned to you. Please send your application to: Email:artscouncil.somerville@gmail.com or Mail: ArtsUnion Producers Somerville Arts Council 50 Evergreen Ave. Somerville, MA 02145 We encourage you to call or email to discuss any ideas: Phone:617-625-6600 x2985(ask for Heather, Rachel, Greg or Vera

Dear Somerville Arts Council Supporters, I normally write to you about our exciting programs or ways that you can help out the Council with your time or a contribution. This note is a bit different. I want to invite you to an event that will link you to arts and cultural supporters from all across the Commonwealth. Please join me at a special event to be held October 30th at 6:00 the Artisan’s Asylum in Somerville to help launch an exciting new organization here in the state – MASSCreative. Learn about them at their website www.mass-creative.org Click here to RSVP. MASSCreative’s mission is to bring together and empower creative organizations and our audiences with a powerful voice to advocate for the resources and attention to build vibrant, creative, and connected communities. The Council is proud to be a supporter of MASSCreative and I want to personally invite you to the Artisan’s Asylum on October 30th to learn about MASSCreative and how you can engage in their exciting program. At the event, you can hear about MASSCreative and its plan to bring more resources and attention to the creative community and arts education in the region. The event will also provide the opportunity for candidates and political leaders to publicly endorse the MASSCreative platform. Please join me as we come together to kick off a new organization that will advocate for us and the entire creative community The kickoff event in Somerville is also being sponsored by other local creative organizations, like Brickbottom Artist Association, East Somerville Main Streets, Honk, Somerville Open Studios, Somerville Historic Commission, and Mudflat. Please look at the event page to learn more about our co-hosts. Hope to see you on the 30th. All the best, Greg Gregory Jenkins Executive Director Somerville Arts Council 617.625.6600 ext. 2985 www.somervilleartscouncil.org City of Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone & The Somerville Arts Council present: JOE’S JAZZ & BLUES FEST Free outdoor festival at Powderhouse Park tomorrow, Saturday, just across the street from 136 College Ave. About the Event: The brain child of Mayor Joe, who played trumpet in the Somerville High School Jazz Band, Joe’s Jazz and Blues Festival is back this year. Kicking off on Saturday, October 27th, with an all-day free concert at Pow­derhouse Park from noon to 6pm, the festival will then make its way through local hot spots throughout the following week until November 3rd. On Saturday, October 27th, get ready for a free all-day outdoor event at Powderhouse Park! The Somer­ville High School Jazz Ensemble will kick off the concert at noon, getting the crowd going with sounds ranging from American Jazz to Delta Blues. From then on, there will be non-stop music until 6 pm. The lineup includes Agachiko, The Jellyrollers, Jeremy Lyons Trio, Sonic Explorers and The Tim Gartland Group. During the week, area venues will showcase some of the incredible local talent in our musical midst. To get things started, Cantina la Mexicana will host on October 27th the Sarah Levecque Band; expect to hear a mix of original roots, country and blues. Then, on Wednesday, October 31st at Arts at the Armory Cafe, check out Victor & Penny and be prepared to be impressed by their infectious energy and deft and oft-surprising jazz guitar licks anchored by a fiery one-ukuele rhythm section. Stan Martin Band takes over Sally O’Briens on Friday, November 2nd, mixing roots, americana and classic country. And rounding out the festival, the Love Dogs take over Johnny D’s Uptown on Saturday, November 3rd, combining elements of jump blues, New Orleans R&B and early rock ‘n’ roll into their own powerhouse sound. Saturday, October 27: Free Outdoor Festival Powderhouse Park, Powderhouse Circle (across from 136 College Ave.) 12pm: The Somerville High School Jazz Ensemble The SHS Jazz Ensemble is an eclectic group of High School students and teachers who perform American Jazz from Big Band to Contemporary. Directed by Richard Romanoff, this distinguished group often has special guests from the community sit in as featured soloists. You can find the SHS Jazz Ensemble at local art openings, area schools, and other community events. 1pm: Sonic Explorers Sonic Explorers is a creatively spirited instrumental ensemble whose repertoire focuses on original compositions and arrangements of bandleader and trumpeter, Jerry Sabatini. Highly improvised and often open-ended, Jerry’s music is driven by some of the greatest and most highly sought after jazz improvisers in the Boston area. Experiencing Sonic Explorers will transport you through a merging of many genres of American and global music traditions as they create an incomparable musical language of their own. 2pm: The Jellyrollers A few summers ago, Blues singer/harmonicist J. Place went to the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA to have lunch with a belly dancer. On stage was acoustic guitarist Bertrand Laurence, paying homage to the root music of Mississippi, New Orleans, and Chicago. Sensing a connection, J asked to sit in and the Jellyrollers were born. Strictly acoustic, they now include Mickey Bones on drums and things, Rob Rudin on drums and spoons, Robbie Phillips on wombat bass and jaw harp and Mark Chênevert on clarinet. They have played at the Boston Blues Festival and the Lincoln Center (NYC). “Both high-spirited and heart-felt, the Jellyrollers have a filling for the hole in your soul” -- Brett Milano, music critic 3pm: Agachiko Agachiko is a 7 piece jazz ensemble populated by veteran musicians who have pared their playing down to the essentials, all energy focused on bringing the emotional reality of the songs to life. Agachiko’s repertoire ranges from originals to Nina Simone-inspired mate­rial, classic torch songs and even show tunes given an earthy reality by Gabrielle Agachiko’s no-nonsense singing. She is joined by Russ Gershon on tenor sax, Scott Getchell on trumpet, Ken Field on flute, Sam Davis on guitar, Blake Newman on acoustic bass, and Phil Neighbors on drums.” www.agachicko.wordpress.com 4pm: The Tim Gartland Group The ‘triple threat’ (harmonica player, vocalist & songwriter) contemporary blues man, Tim Gartland’s history of musical growth and development has been guided by the blues. He has been deeply influenced by the “greats” – Little Walter for his harp playing, Ray Charles for his interpretation of a song, and Willie Dixon for his song writing. His band features seasoned professionals, including Rusty Scott on keyboards, Chris Rival on guitar, Paul Justice on bass and Forrest Pagent on drums. 5pm: Jeremy Lyons Trio Jeremy Lyons plays in and with American music traditions. He moved to the Boston area from New Orleans in 2005, where he worked as a musician since 1992, first as a street performer, then in clubs with The Deltabilly Boys. Jeremy specializes in slide gui­tar and fast finger-picking; his Trio features “Washtub” Robbie Phillips on (homemade) bass diddley bow and Jeff Allison on drums. Lyons’ “Deltabilly” is a blend of several styles, including Delta Blues, Surf Guitar, Rockabilly and Western Swing. For full listing of the Powderhouse festival and indoor venues go to: http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/jazzbluesfest

On Wednesday, Oct. 31st Please Be Invited to: ARTISTS on the STUMP & JIMMY TINGLE for President 2012 The shows that will make you think before you vote! Red, white & blue attire or costumes of your favorite candidate or former president is encouraged! Prize for best outfit! Please post, list, distribute this notice. Bunker Hill Community College events are FREE and Open to the Public We are ADA Accessible and we are directly located on the T Orange Line Community College Stop For more Information about this exhibit & performance or programs offered by the BHCC Art Gallery CONTACT: Laura Ms. Laura L. Montgomery, M.F.A. Director, BHCC Art Gallery Adjunct Professor, Visual and Media Arts Department Bunker Hill Community College Office of the President 250 New Rutherford Avenue Boston, MA 02129 617-228-2093 lmontgomery@bhcc.mass.edu artgallery@bhcc.mass.edu Visit our Gallery Web page at: www.bhcc.mass.edu

The Education Director oversees all educational programming at ACA including classes for kids, teens, and adults, plus vacation arts (camp) programming. The Education Director also works with a closely-knit team to help plan and execute ACA's year round programming, including gallery exhibits and special events. The Education Director reports to the Executive Director. The Education Director's primary role is to program three semesters of arts classes for children, teens and adults (Fall, Winter, Spring) and oversee the planning, hiring, and day to day operations for Arts Camps during February, April and Summer vacations including supervision of summer coordinators, teachers & counselors. Tasks include but are not limited to: - Hiring experienced teachers and other staff o Write contracts, provide correct paperwork for all hired education staff o Observe classes and programs, listen and respond to student feedback - Encouraging student-centered curricula o Nurture students by providing opportunities for class evaluations and exhibition of student artwork o Act as liaison between students and teachers - Identify perceived needs and interest for new class offerings o Be aware of other art center offerings, potential teachers o Review pricing of classes, teacher salaries to keep ACA revenue strong - Maintain an effective and efficient administration o hold to ACA safety and health regulations o maintain and train excellence in teaching and counseling staff o integrate creative problem-solving into programs o work with staff to ensure program registration, processing and management o Work with Facilities Manager to ensure all classes have the facilities necessary to provide a clean, safe environment for students and smooth running of all programs, keep an ongoing communication concerning supplies, equipment and materials in stock including securing donations of materials when appropriate. - Strengthen ACA programs by o networking with schools and nonprofit organizations o creating programs for underserved populations - Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the broader community o Collaborate on catalog design and content o Work with Communications Director on marketing and communication strategy and initiatives The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in art education, community arts education, arts administration, or fine art. Additionally, the candidate should possess strong customer service skills, understand and have the capacity to handle behavioral issues around children and the ability to work well with diverse groups of people in a fast-paced office environment. Excellent organizational and computer skills, excellent writing and public speaking skills and a good sense of humor is essential. This is a 32 hour per week position, although hours during vacation programs may increase with flexible comp time to offset extra hours. Please send resume and cover letter including salary range and/or requirements to: John Budzyna Executive Director john@acarts.org 41 Foster Street Arlington, MA 02474

Why does Boston produce such an immense number of young artists and yet retain so few of them? Recent discussions of this issue, such as Michael Braithwaite's often cited article, "Gone Begging," have pointed to an ever growing, vibrant community of young artists that thirsts for greater opportunities and more connections with established artists and spaces. Entry fee. Details: http://www.wooloo.org/open-call/entry/289732

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope you will join me at Open Doors for the Homeless to help homeless families move from shelters to homes, or to retain their housing. Or, to donate and help a family, just click here: http://www.chafund.org/pages/donation.html Or, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHAFund. PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDS!!! Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund invites you to Open Doors for the Homeless An evening of skyline river views, networking, light classical music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and working together to end and prevent homelessness. Thursday, November 1, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Microsoft NERD Center One Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA Featuring Philip F. Mangano, President and CEO The American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness Music provided by members of the TICKETS EARLY BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED! $65 BEFORE OCTOBER 20TH, $75 ANYTIME THEREAFTER "Without CHAF's assistance, I'd have been homeless, living in a shelter, and most likely would have had to quit school. I am very thankful that didn't happen." * Z. CHAF is a community coalition that has raised more than $1.7 million since 1999 to help more than 1,500 homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to move from shelters to homes, or to retain the housing they have. Did you know... it costs CHAF, on average, $800 to prevent one family from falling into homelessness. It costs the state $30,000 to house that family in a shelter for one year. CHAF FAMILIES NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE OR BUY TICKETS. For more information visit www.CHAFund.org

Fenway Park, Red Sox history celebrated with art

Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts, Boston MA, seeks proposals for workshops in sewing, fiber arts, wood, furniture, book arts, painting, drawing, photography, and green crafts. Some teaching experience preferred.

Details:

http://eliotschool.org/classes/propose-class

SCATV Gallery Welcomes Joyce Hanlon October 2 - 26, 2012 STILL MOTION, Joyce Hanlon’s exhibit, is a collection of her handcrafted quilts which will be on exhibit at the SCATV Gallery during the month of October Hanlon describes herself as a textile artist and quilter. When asked about the inspiration for the vibrant patterns she creates, this artist will tell you it’s all about “the constant motion inherent in nature!” It is hard to believe that her quilts started with random pieces of fabric. Hanlon’s quilts capture the movements of wind, water and earth and reveal wonderful stories about volcanoes and mountains. SCATV Gallery is located at 90 Union Square, Somerville, MA. Gallery hours: Monday - Thursday Noon – 10:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed on Sundays and holidays Joyce Hanlon’s ART AT SCATV interview with program host, Janet Cormier, can be viewed by Somerville residents on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM on Channel 3 or online anytime at http://www.access-scat.org/ then click Gallery. Somerville artists interested in appearing as a guest for ART AT SCATV and exhibiting in the SCATV Gallery should call SCATV.

Nave Gallery 155 Powderhouse Blvd Somerville, MA 2-5 pm Our annual Wrap Around Sale to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition is just five weeks away! Join us at the Gallery this Sunday as we knit and crochet our support for SHC. Come on by for yarn and conversation, and check out a very cool art show--The Big Bad. Light snacks, drinks, tea & coffee will be there. Please feel free to bring some munchies if you'd like. About Knit & Sip Crochet Soirees Each November, the Nave Gallery hosts Wrap Around, a sale of affordable handmade goods. All proceeds help fund the amazing work of the Somerville Homeless Coalition, and anything not sold is donated to them. Join our monthly meetup, and knit, crochet, and create items for this November's sale. This is a really fun way to get your craft on and help keep someone warm during our very cold winters. To keep up to date on events, join the meetup group at: http://www.meetup.com/Knit-Sip-Crochet-Soirees/. -- Tori Costa Marketing Professional 617-259-8386 http://www.linkedin.com/in/toricosta www.somervilleartscouncil.org www.navegallery.org http://lifein365.blogspot.com/ http://www.meetup.com/Knit-Sip-Crochet-Soirees/

A family dental practice is currently accepting portfolios from local artists for display at the office. Smiles By Rosie Family Dentistry is a modern startup practice located near the McGrath/Broadway intersection in East Somerville. Art can rotate out every 3-6 months and dimensional art is welcome. Subject matter needs to be appropriate for all ages and lifestyles. The dental office will not ask for any commission in a sale, but please place all contact information on title/price card so interested buyers can contact you directly. Interior color scheme is primarily pastel purple, green, teal, and cream, with gray, tan, and black accents. You can see photos of the interior here: http://www.smilesbyrosie.com/TourTheOffice.html Please send portfolios to Dr. Wagner at office@smilesbyrosie.com. You may call the office at (617) 623-2100 with questions. Thank you! -- Thanks so much! Smiles By Rosie Family Dentistry 6 Kensington Ave. Somerville, MA 02145 (617) 623-2100 office@smilesbyrosie.com Web Site: http://www.smilesbyrosie.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/smilesbyrosie Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smilesbyrosie Katie-Rose Wagner, DDS

JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE COMMUNITY PATH ON A WALKING/BIKING TOUR OF THE PROPOSED COMMUNITY PATH EXTENSION! Tour Date: Saturday, 10/20 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Rain Date: Sunday 10/21, same time. Meet at East Street and North Point Boulevard, Cambridge (across the street from Lechmere Station). We'll make our way to Cedar Street in Somerville from there. http://www.facebook.com/events/536681823014262/ FREE and open to the public (though we will accept donations if your force them upon us). We will lead 2 groups assembling in the same place - A Bicycling Tour and also a Walking Tour (which will split up). The Community Path extension is a regional project, which will connect the Minuteman and Charles River Path networks, along the future Green Line extension, from Lechmere. The Friends of the Community Path will be hosting this fun tour to tell you about our progress and challenges on this great project! The Community Path extension is about 2 miles as-the-crow flies, but our tour route will be more like 3 miles as-the-people-go because we need cannot travel directly along the GLX rail corridor, where the CPX will (eventually) be. Much of the route that we'll travel for the tour is ADA accessible, though unfortunately, not all sections (especially by Gilman Square), though we can meet up with anyone who needs to at the next section. Hope to see you there! Friends of the Community Path facebook.com/FriendsoftheCommunityPath http://www.pathfriends.org/scp/ (617) 776 7769 ----------------------------------------------------------- The mission of the Friends of the Community Path is to link the Minuteman Bikeway and Charles River Path networks, by extending the Community Path along the future Green Line extension.

Third Life Studio is delighted to welcome Joan Caplan and the deeply healing, meditative sounds of her Crystal Singing Bowls for an evening of reflection and contemplation. Please join us! Contemplative Adventures: Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation with Joan Caplan Friday, October 12 7:30-9pm What a joy it is at the end of the week to relax, reduce our stress, let go of our tension and feel rejuvenated mentally, emotionally, and spiritually! The crystal singing bowls release pure, clear sounds which are calming, soothing, and nurturing. They are often called 'healing bowls'. The beautiful vibrations and cascading tranquility of their sound help us to center our energy, breathe more deeply, soften our muscles, and refresh our mood. The meditative healing of the crystal singing bowls resonates, expands and creates harmony. All the listener has to do is listen. During this session Joan will play the crystal singing bowls while you rest and relax. As you relax, your inward journey may begin to unfold, and you are invited to allow yourself to enter that internal balanced healing environment where you can experience the still point where deep meditation, relaxation, and rejuvenation take place. There will be time for sharing afterwards , if you wish, and for questions. Since retiring from her twenty-year psychotherapy private practice in order to bring musical sound into the center of her life, Joan has been immersed in studying, performing, and sharing the joy of music as an instrument of healing. Her experience as a therapist and musician, as well as her deep mindfulness, inspire her offering of the singing bowls. She creates a meditative atmosphere and is very sensitive to the needs and responses of the individuals listening. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Advance registration is strongly encouraged; details provided upon registration. To register, please make check payable to Joan Caplan and mail to: Joan Caplan, 146 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460. Please be sure to put 'Contemplative Adventures 10/12' in the memo line. For more information, email joanchants@mac.com THIRD LIFE STUDIO 33 Union Square, Somerville MA (Almost at the heart of Union Square, on the segment of Somerville Ave. coming into Union Square from Porter Square) www.thirdlifestudio.com For directions and parking: http://www.thirdlifestudio.com/directions.html Do not use Mapquest!

Chocolaty, fruity, extra moist, stuffed with THE STUFF, covered in heavenly creaminess…no matter how you make ‘em, cupcakes are mouthfuls of yum. Wrap Around Cupcake Reception Nave Gallery November 17th, 1-5pm Benefit for the Somerville Homeless Coalition The Nave Gallery, a volunteer-run exhibition space that showcases the work of local and regional artists and musicians, is hosting “Wrap Around,” a sale of affordable handmade woolen goods to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Wrap Around will take place November 10-December 16, with a Cupcake Reception for the Coalition on Nov 17th, from 1-5 pm. We need your cupcakes! The possibilities are endless (kinda makes your heart go pity pat, huh?), the crowd will love them, and it is for a fantastic cause.If you’re interested, please email tori.costa@gmail.com, and let us know! We’ll gratefully give our thanks by listing you on our website, www.navegallery.org

Opening Reception: November 10, 4-6 pm Exhibition will be on display: November 10- December 16, 2012 Closed: November 24th and 25th Gallery hours: Saturdays and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Curated by: Tori Costa From grass to bamboo to wool and silk, and yes, even to plastic, fiber is an essential part of our lives, keeping us clothed, warm, holding our food, and decorating our homes. "Threads Bared" is an exploration of the tactile wonder of fiber. Using traditional and non-traditional methods and materials, fiber artists unravel, piece together, and bare the very threads that make up our lives. Artists: Rebecca Aranyi, Susan Berstler, Jodi Colella, Merill Comeau, Ruth Daniels, Melissa Glick, Kathleen Kneeland, Susan Meier, Charlotte Noruzi, Lauren O'Neal, Amy Pett, Stacey Piwinski, Margaret Ryan, V Van Sant, Ellen Solari Threads Bared is part of The Wrap Around Project, and is held in conjunction with Wrap Around, our annual sale of handmade knitted, crocheted, and sewn goods to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Join us at the Cupcake Reception for Wrap Around on November 17, 2012, from 1-5 pm. Nave Gallery Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church 155 Powderhouse Blvd Somerville, MA 02144

Come by WSAC this Friday from 7-10PM for the opening of our latest show, "Splendid Isolation: Late Summer In Northern Maine". It features both film and digital photography by yours truly, with an unusual number of landscapes (though they may be more accurately be described as skyscapes). Lee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington Street Art Center, 321 Washington Street Somerville, MA 02143 The Washington Street Art Center Presents: Lee Kilpatrick's Splendid Isolation: Late Summer in Northern Maine Saturdays, October 6th – 27th, 2012 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, October 12, 2012, 7–10pm ON VIEW: October 6–27, Saturdays 12-4 and by appointment CONTACT: gallery321@washingtonst.org For high-resolution photos and/or interviews, the press should contact Lee Kilpatrick at leekil@rcn.com. www.Washingtonst.org www.leekilpatrick.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Photographer Lee Kilpatrick explores the “golden hour” in Splendid Isolation: Late Summer in Northern Maine at WSAC in October September 27, 2012 Somerville, MA – In Splendid Isolation: Late Summer in Northern Maine, photographer Lee Kilpatrick examines the remote beauty of his native land. Through images of fields and skies captured at the “golden hour” before sunset, and of people alone and together, the artist invites the viewer to explore the farming region of Aroostook County. “It’s the type of place most people never experience – you wouldn’t necessarily have a reason to go there,” says Kilpatrick. “Maine is best known for its coast and its wilderness, and the farming areas in between are less appreciated.” During its heyday in the early 1900s, Aroostook County was the number one supplier of potatoes for the nation. While farming has declined from this peak, schools still close for the annual potato harvest – 65% of which now turns into French fries. All photos were taken in August 2012. An unfinished church sits in a dirt lot; two bright red Maine hot dogs recline on a mound of baked beans; a tiny house’s windows glow against the approaching night. A woman sits alone by a sunny window; light shines through bottles of blue windshield fluid stacked at a gas station; and heavy blue and orange clouds reflect off a damp rural road. “Usually my photos are of people, with occasional landscapes,” says Kilpatrick. “But in this show a significant portion are landscapes. The focus is not nature, but rather the relationship between man-made structures and the much larger natural world.” Splendid Isolation is open to the public every Saturday in October from noon- 4pm at the Washington Street Art Center, 321 Washington Street in Somerville, MA. The opening reception is Friday, October 12th from 7-10pm. Directions are below and parking is free and plentiful. About the Washington Street Art Center The Washington Street Art Center houses Gallery 321, hosts studio space for more than twenty visual artists, and presents exhibitions, concerts, film series, and other art initiatives. The Center participates in Somerville Open Studios each May and an annual open studios and craft fair in December. The Washington Street Art Center is between Union Square and Beacon Street, a five-minute walk from Union Square and a ten-minute walk from Harvard Square (two blocks from Beacon Street). The Center is near or on the following bus routes: 87, 83, 86, and 91. Parking is free and ample.

This Saturday, the Somerville Bicycle Committee will lead the 20th annual Tour de Somerville. Our theme this year is Edge of the City. We'll ride as close as possible to the Somerville city limits, in a 15-mile counter-clockwise loop. Our tour will visit the industrial grit of Boynton Yards, Brickbottom, and Inner Belt; the emerging development of Assembly Row; the leafy campus of Tufts University; and the parklands of the Mystic River and Alewife Brook. If you look closely, you may even see some of Somerville's old boundary stones. Meet this Saturday, October 13, at 10 am, at Seven Hills Park (behind the Holland Street MBTA entrance in Davis Square). We will depart promptly at 10:15. (In the unlikely event of steady rain, we'll postpone to Sunday, same time and location.) For more information, visit http://SomervilleBikes.org/Events.html#edge . Online map of the ride route (at Bikely.com) Printable PDF map of the ride route Printable turn-by-turn cue sheet of the ride route Facebook event Ride poster, in JPG or PDF format SomervilleBikes.org/Events.html - our page of Upcoming Events

Wednesday, October 10, 7-9 PM 167 Holland St., Somerville, MA Second Floor, wheelchair accessible Parking available; also a short walk from the Davis Square Redline T station "Urban Chickens 101" is the topic for the October meeting of the Somerville Garden Club. Khrysti Smyth, Somerville resident and enthusiastic chicken owner, will present an overview of the basics of chicken ownership, followed by a question and answer session and an opportunity to meet some of her hens. Smyth has degrees in Wildlife and Fisheries Services, and Urban Ecology. Her company, Yardbirds Backyard Chickens, offers classes and children's programs, municipal zoning consultation, coop design, set-up and maintenance, and a chicken sitting service. The Somerville Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of every month. There is no charge to attend meetings, and the public is always invited to attend. Each meeting includes club announcements, a horticultural roundtable discussion, a featured lecture or demonstration presented by an invited expert or club member, and concludes with a raffle of donated plants, books, and garden decor. For additional information, please visit: somervillegardenclub.org

Brickbottom Artist Building/Joy Street Open Studios November 17-18 Noon-6 p.m. Artists from the Brickbottom Artist Building, celebrating its 25th anniversary, and Joy Street Studio artists will be showing their work at the annual Open Studios event near Union Square in Somerville. Work includes painting and sculpture, photography and animation, digital and environmental art, performance art, demonstrations and talks. Please join us. Free, wheelchair accessible, street parking available, 10-minute walk from Lechmere Green Line T Station. Details: www.brickbottom.com www.joystreetartists.com

ArtsUnion Call: Produce an Event! Create Public Art! ArtsUnion Winter 2013 Series Union Square, Somerville Ever wish to produce your own cultural event or create public art — with funding? Here’s your opportunity! DEADLINE (postmark): Monday, November 19th About ArtsUnion Now in its eighth year ArtsUnion has been instrumental in reinvigorating the artistic and business landscape of Union Square. ArtsUnion presents numerous events and markets, and leads cultural tours. In addition, ArtsUnion has com­missioned temporary art installations, commissioned artisans to fabricate street furniture and has been instrumental in creating zoning incentives for arts-related development in the square. The Somerville Arts Council and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development created ArtsUnion, in partnership with numerous other local organizations through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s John and Abigail Adams Program and the City of Somerville. Call to Cultural Producers ArtsUnion is looking for creative individuals and Union Square Business owners to create, produce and manage cultural events that will take place indoors (or outdoors!) in Union Square—in businesses, public spaces or other venues—from January through March 2013. Working with the Somerville Arts Council, produc­ers will be responsible for: selecting a theme, lining up talent and/or creating activities, planning and managing the event, and helping promote the event. The Somerville Arts Council will provide a budget, determined by the needs of the event/series and marketing support. Past budgets have ranged from $400 to $1,500. The purpose of the ArtsUnion Winter Event Series is to generate cultural activity in the square helps support local businesses in winter months. We are particularly interested in bringing together Union Square businesses and Somerville community members and artists to produce events that would not otherwise take place. However, we can’t, for example, fund a band that already has a gig lined up at a music venue. Independent producers might consider partnering with an organization such as SCATV, Third Life Studios, “The Reading Room” above Bloc 11, or other Union Square businesses. Potential events/series include: hosting an independent documentary night with food provided by a local eatery or creating a poetry series at a cafe. Past examples of funded projects include: a spice tasting tour of Union Square restaurants, a beard and moustache contest a community storytelling event, and the screening and discussion of a locally made Brazilian film at SCATV. Call to Artists We are also open to proposals from artists to create new murals for the square or temporary art, light, sound or film installations. Past installations have included a computer-generated ever-changing lighting installation at Rikki’s Flower Market, projected films on sidewalks, and an interactive event in which the public were invited to create holiday tree topiary in the plaza. Past budgets have ranged from $200 to $9,000. How to Apply: Note to individual producers: please talk with Union Square businesses/organizations regarding a venue prior to submitting an application in order to confirm common interests, objectives and availability. Please provide the following information: 1. Contact info: e-mail and postal addresses, phone, fax and website (if applicable). 2. If an independent producer, which Union Square businesses/organizations do you plan to partner with? 3. Describe your theme or the objective of your event. 4. List the programmatic content of your event. 5. Tell us what day and time frame would be ideal for your event. Please tell us your first and second choice for dates. The event can take place between January 3rd,and March 31st, 2013 on a Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday day/night, or Sunday. Thursday night events are particularly encouraged. 6. Outline schedule for your event. 7. List any technical requirements. 8. Budget: how much would you need? 9. Somerville affiliation (if any). 10. If you have not worked with us previously, please describe your experience in producing cultural events. Include any appropriate websites and, if you like, send support materials; i.e., photos, CDs, press clippings, resume(s). Note: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your support materials returned to you. Please send your application to: Email: artscouncil.somerville@gmail.com or Mail: ArtsUnion Producers Somerville Arts Council 50 Evergreen Ave. Somerville, MA 02145 We encourage you to call or email to discuss any ideas: Phone: 617-625-6600 x2985 (ask for Heather, Rachel, Greg or Vera) -- www.somervilleartscouncil.org

Creative Writing workshop for teens hosted by Ethan Gilsdorf, author of Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms. http://www.ethangilsdorf.com Workshop meets Tuesdays beginning Oct 2nd and continuing through Oct 23rd, from 6 - 7:30 pm in the Teen Room at the Somerville Public Library. This is an excellent opportunity for young writers to explore the possibilities of fiction and non-fiction writing; including poetry, memoirs, and plot and character development. We'll do writing exercises and share what we create in an inviting and encouraging atmosphere. Open to all teens ages 13-17, regardless of hometown. Each workshop is a stand-alone program; no need to come to all 4 workshops (though it is encouraged). Pizza and drinks will be provided. Sign up in advance and for more info, contact: Marita Coombs, 617-623-5000 X2942, mcoombs@minlib.net, http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/bigweek.cfm?curOrg=SVILLE&curApp=events&curSKW=&setRef=done&ref=EK&refNote= Location: Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA.

I would like to invite you to First Friday Open Studios, this Friday, October 5th., from 5-9 pm., at 450 Harrison Ave., Studio 227, Boston, MA. To those of you who came in to September First Friday and/or South End Open Studios, thank you so much! I greatly enjoyed visiting with you, and showing you the many new prints in my studio! As always this month, in addition to new prints from my personal collection, I will continue to feature newly restored and printed photographs of early 20th century China from the archive of my Grandfather, William Leete. I will also have new examples of client work, both photography and Fine-Art reproductions. Finally, the building's 20 galleries and more than 50 artists' studios will be open. There is off street parking at 500 Harrison Avenue as well as on street parking. The MBTA Silver Line stop is East Berkeley, just one block away. See you Friday! Bill Morse Wm. Morse Editions A Fine-Art Printmaking Studio 450 Harrison Avenue, Studio 227 Boston, MA 02118 Bill@MorseEditions.com (617) 429-3298 www.MorseEditions.com

ArtsUnion Call: Produce an Event! Create Public Art! ArtsUnion Winter 2013 Series Union Square, Somerville Ever wish to produce your own cultural event or create public art — with funding? Here’s your opportunity! DEADLINE (postmark): Monday, November 19th About ArtsUnion Now in its eighth year ArtsUnion has been instrumental in reinvigorating the artistic and business landscape of Union Square. ArtsUnion presents numerous events and markets, and leads cultural tours. In addition, ArtsUnion has com­missioned temporary art installations, commissioned artisans to fabricate street furniture and has been instrumental in creating zoning incentives for arts-related development in the square. The Somerville Arts Council and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development created ArtsUnion, in partnership with numerous other local organizations through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s John and Abigail Adams Program and the City of Somerville. Call to Cultural Producers ArtsUnion is looking for creative individuals and Union Square Business owners to create, produce and manage cultural events that will take place indoors (or outdoors!) in Union Square—in businesses, public spaces or other venues—from January through March 2013. Working with the Somerville Arts Council, produc­ers will be responsible for: selecting a theme, lining up talent and/or creating activities, planning and managing the event, and helping promote the event. The Somerville Arts Council will provide a budget, determined by the needs of the event/series and marketing support. Past budgets have ranged from $400 to $1,500. The purpose of the ArtsUnion Winter Event Series is to generate cultural activity in the square helps support local businesses in winter months. We are particularly interested in bringing together Union Square businesses and Somerville community members and artists to produce events that would not otherwise take place. However, we can’t, for example, fund a band that already has a gig lined up at a music venue. Independent producers might consider partnering with an organization such as SCATV, Third Life Studios, “The Reading Room” above Bloc 11, or other Union Square businesses. Potential events/series include: hosting an independent documentary night with food provided by a local eatery or creating a poetry series at a cafe. Past examples of funded projects include: a spice tasting tour of Union Square restaurants, a beard and moustache contest a community storytelling event, and the screening and discussion of a locally made Brazilian film at SCATV. Call to Artists We are also open to proposals from artists to create new murals for the square or temporary art, light, sound or film installations. Past installations have included a computer-generated ever-changing lighting installation at Rikki’s Flower Market, projected films on sidewalks, and an interactive event in which the public were invited to create holiday tree topiary in the plaza. Past budgets have ranged from $200 to $9,000. How to Apply: Note to individual producers: please talk with Union Square businesses/organizations regarding a venue prior to submitting an application in order to confirm common interests, objectives and availability. Please provide the following information: 1. Contact info: e-mail and postal addresses, phone, fax and website (if applicable). 2. If an independent producer, which Union Square businesses/organizations do you plan to partner with? 3. Describe your theme or the objective of your event. 4. List the programmatic content of your event. 5. Tell us what day and time frame would be ideal for your event. Please tell us your first and second choice for dates. The event can take place between January 3rd,and March 31st, 2013 on a Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday day/night, or Sunday. Thursday night events are particularly encouraged. 6. Outline schedule for your event. 7. List any technical requirements. 8. Budget: how much would you need? 9. Somerville affiliation (if any). 10. If you have not worked with us previously, please describe your experience in producing cultural events. Include any appropriate websites and, if you like, send support materials; i.e., photos, CDs, press clippings, resume(s). Note: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your support materials returned to you. Please send your application to: Email: artscouncil.somerville@gmail.com or Mail: ArtsUnion Producers Somerville Arts Council 50 Evergreen Ave. Somerville, MA 02145 We encourage you to call or email to discuss any ideas: Phone: 617-625-6600 x2985 (ask for Heather, Rachel, Greg or Vera)

Don't miss the current exhibit at the Somerville Museum. Three Paths to Italy explores one Somerville artist's approaches to understanding Italy through art & culture, historic preservation, and his family's genealogy. There is a special Gaeta room for attendees from Gaeta, Somerville's sister city, to post their photos and recipes. These will become part of the exhibition. The exhibition is up until November 10. For more information, please go to the Somerville Museum website: http://somervillemuseum.org

Seeking original artwork: prints, paintings, or drawings (no photography) for a themed exhibit "Illuminating Images". As we enter a season of decreasing daylight, we are asking for art that represents what we want to shine a light on …what gives us hope, makes our heart sing, or provides comfort in dark moments. The exhibit will run for four months - from November 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013. No entry fee. Email for details: nourishart@gmail.com

The Somerville Arts Council and the Inside-OUT September Exhibit celebrates the artists of HONK ! In this month's exhibit, three photographers: Ben Greenberg, Mark Dannenhauer, & Jesse Edsell-Vetter, capture of the essence of the three day music street festival right in the heart of Davis Square. About HONK! The HONK! Festival is a revolutionary street spectacle of never-before-seen proportions that will converge for the seventh time in Davis Square, Somerville, MA, from Friday, October 5 through Monday, October 8, 2012! Across the country and around the world, a new type of street band is emerging. Acoustic and mobile, borrowing repertoire and inspiration from a diverse set of folk music traditions – New Orleans second line brass bands, European Klezmer, Balkan and Romani music, Brazilian Afro Bloc and Frevo traditions, as well as the passion and spirit of Mardi Gras and Carnival– these "honkers" all share a commitment to several core principles. Metaphorically speaking, they honk their horns for the same reasons motorists honk theirs: to arouse fellow travelers, to warn of danger, to celebrate milestones, and to just plain have fun. To find out more, visit http://honkfest.org/ Contributing Artists for HONK window Ben Greenberg Hungryblues.net email minorjive@gmail.com Mark Dannenhauer Markdannenhauerphotography.zenfolio.com Jesse Edsell-Vetter Jevphotography.carbonmade.com About the Inside-Out Gallery The Inside-Out Gallery is located in the CVS Window in Davis Square, a unique space that allows the public to view an eclectic array of works from artists and local organizations each month. The mission of the Somerville Arts Council is to cultivate and celebrate the creative expressions of the Somerville community. Through innovative collaborations and quality programming we work to make the arts an integral part of life reflective of our diverse city.