Monday, May 20, 2013
SOMERVILLE ARMORY EVENTS - May 20-26, 2013
No events on Memorial Day (Monday May 27), but the Cafe will be open regular hours (8 AM - 6 PM).
Make Out! Crafters’ Meet-up
Mon May 20, 6:30-9:30 PM, in the Café, Free
Come meet up and “make”! Bring a project to work on, and socialize with fellow local crafters!
First and Last Word Poetry Series
Tue May 21, 7-9:30 PM, in the Cafe, $4
First and Last Word Poetry Series will feature a number of poets reading poems and also showcase an Open Mic session. Come and enjoy this monthly poetry series at the Armory!
Mayor Joe Curtatone Kick-off Event
Wed May 22, 5:30-8 PM, in the Performance Hall, Suggested contribution: $50,$100, $250, $500 (Senior citizens free)
Come join Mayor Joe Curtatone for his kick-off event! Enjoy live entertainment and food.
SAC Salon Series: Citizen Journalism
Wed May 22, 7:30-9 PM, in the Café, Free
What happens when citizens start doing their own investigating? Join us as we learn about citizen journalism from three citizen journalists: Eileen Feldman and Jason Pramas of SomervilleVoices and Barry Rafkind of Open Media Boston.
Somerville Historic Preservation Commision: Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony
Thu May 23, 6:30-9 PM, in the Performance Hall
Reception and ceremony to honor 11 Somerville owners for their award-winning preservation work on the exterior of their properties, which include both historically designated homes and older buildings in the City. SHS students will present their original drawings of each property to the owners.
Classical Café: Ensemble 451 at the Armory
Thu May 23, 7:30-9:30 PM, in the Cafe, $20 ($10 students)
The season finale for Ensemble 451's series at the Armory will feature Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons for Piano Trio. Come and enjoy a musical evening!
Big Fuzzy and Ginger Ibex
Fri May 24, 8-10 PM, in the Café, Free
Start your long weekend with Classical/Rock crossover band Ginger Ibex (piano/strings/guitar et al) and guitar/vocal duo Big Fuzzy, both performing a variety of original tunes influenced by Classical, Latin, Folk, Rock and other genres. No cover, all ages.
Café Raqs
Sun May 26, 7-9 PM, in the Cafe, $5 sugg. donation
Café Raqs is New England’s exciting new monthly dance revue celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Boston bellydance and Tribal dance community. Featuring dance artists of all levels representing multiple styles, this community-based show will showcase the talents of some of New England’s favorite and most well-known dancers as well as up-and-comers looking to make their mark on the scene.
Boston Philharmonic Funk Foundation
Sun May 26, 7:30-9:30 PM, in the Performance Hall, $10
Join us for a fun Sunday night with the Boston Philharmonic Funk Foundation. With a rhythm section, a full string orchestra and all the horns and winds you can think of, it has everything needed to perform even the most heavily orchestrated disco hits and soul ballads live for you! You won’t want to miss it!
Make Out! Crafters’ Meet-up
Mon May 20, 6:30-9:30 PM, in the Café, Free
Come meet up and “make”! Bring a project to work on, and socialize with fellow local crafters!
First and Last Word Poetry Series
Tue May 21, 7-9:30 PM, in the Cafe, $4
First and Last Word Poetry Series will feature a number of poets reading poems and also showcase an Open Mic session. Come and enjoy this monthly poetry series at the Armory!
Mayor Joe Curtatone Kick-off Event
Wed May 22, 5:30-8 PM, in the Performance Hall, Suggested contribution: $50,$100, $250, $500 (Senior citizens free)
Come join Mayor Joe Curtatone for his kick-off event! Enjoy live entertainment and food.
SAC Salon Series: Citizen Journalism
Wed May 22, 7:30-9 PM, in the Café, Free
What happens when citizens start doing their own investigating? Join us as we learn about citizen journalism from three citizen journalists: Eileen Feldman and Jason Pramas of SomervilleVoices and Barry Rafkind of Open Media Boston.
Somerville Historic Preservation Commision: Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony
Thu May 23, 6:30-9 PM, in the Performance Hall
Reception and ceremony to honor 11 Somerville owners for their award-winning preservation work on the exterior of their properties, which include both historically designated homes and older buildings in the City. SHS students will present their original drawings of each property to the owners.
Classical Café: Ensemble 451 at the Armory
Thu May 23, 7:30-9:30 PM, in the Cafe, $20 ($10 students)
The season finale for Ensemble 451's series at the Armory will feature Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons for Piano Trio. Come and enjoy a musical evening!
Big Fuzzy and Ginger Ibex
Fri May 24, 8-10 PM, in the Café, Free
Start your long weekend with Classical/Rock crossover band Ginger Ibex (piano/strings/guitar et al) and guitar/vocal duo Big Fuzzy, both performing a variety of original tunes influenced by Classical, Latin, Folk, Rock and other genres. No cover, all ages.
Café Raqs
Sun May 26, 7-9 PM, in the Cafe, $5 sugg. donation
Café Raqs is New England’s exciting new monthly dance revue celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Boston bellydance and Tribal dance community. Featuring dance artists of all levels representing multiple styles, this community-based show will showcase the talents of some of New England’s favorite and most well-known dancers as well as up-and-comers looking to make their mark on the scene.
Boston Philharmonic Funk Foundation
Sun May 26, 7:30-9:30 PM, in the Performance Hall, $10
Join us for a fun Sunday night with the Boston Philharmonic Funk Foundation. With a rhythm section, a full string orchestra and all the horns and winds you can think of, it has everything needed to perform even the most heavily orchestrated disco hits and soul ballads live for you! You won’t want to miss it!
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