Jun 092012
 

This weekend, June 9th, the Peabody Essex Museum unveils an exhibition showcasing both iconic and lesser known images created by Ansel Adams. At the Water’s Edge explores Ansel Adams’ appreciation for water and the many forms it takes in nature. Focusing on seascapes, beaches, bays, tide-pools, clouds and waterfalls,  viewers will have the chance to appreciate over 100 images captured by Ansel Adams, many of which come from his own personal collection. Ansel Adams spent significant time on the North Shore photographing some familar Massachusetts landmarks. He served as a consultant for Poloroid for many years. This exhibit illuminates lesser known aspects of Ansel Adams work. For more information please visit the Peabody Essex Museum website and be sure to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!

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May 312012
 

Opening day of the 4th annual Salem Arts Festival is upon us! Friday, June 1st from 5 – 7 p.m. come to the opening reception in Old Town Hall and enjoy free refreshments and a juried art exhibit of 20 local artists. Live music and dance performances start 5 p.m. Solo guitarist Brian Rolland starts off the evening with a blend of Jazz and Latin music. At 6 p.m. solo acoustic singer-songwriter, Brad Byrd, takes the stage followed at 7 p.m. by international performers The Paul Madore Chorale. At 8 and 8:30 p.m. music turns to movement with performances from Jamie “La Damasquina” Belsito, flamenco dancer and Cecilia Raassina of Codify, modern dance.

At the opening reception remarks will be made by the Salem Culural Council and the city will announce the ArtBox winners. Come enjoy this FREE event celebrating art in the Salem Community and don’t forget to check out the Salem Arts Festival website for more information regarding performers and schedules for Saturday and Sunday!

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May 302012
 

Joe Pino, trumpet and flugelhorn, started playing trumpet at the age of ten. In Joe’s senior year of high school, he won an outstanding soloist award from a jazz competition in New York City. Come see Joe Pino– Bebop, latin jazz, & standards play Saturday, June 2nd at 4 p.m. at the East India Fountain Stage!

If you are interested in multimedia art, come see Neophyte Capsule, the work of Glenn Church. Glenn utilizes scale model making, film, lighting, graphic design and sound to create total and immersible psychological experience. His unique multimedia experience will be shown at Gulu Gulu Cafe Sunday June 3 at 5 p.m.

For a full festival schedule or list of performers visit www.salemartsfestival.com.

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May 292012
 

Salem Arts Festival showcases solo performers to larger bands, amateur artists to professional photographers all in one weekend of free fun. For a full list of details visit www.salemartsfestival.com.

Don’t miss the band Merrimack on Saturday at 12 p.m. at the East India Fountain Stage. Their blend of classic pop music mixed with bluesy vocal style and impeccable harmonies will set the perfect tone for an afternoon in Salem.

Then go see Katie Stannard of Peabody who specializes in Expressive Arts Therapy. Her wonderful use of acrylics on both wood and canvas demonstrate her talent for incorporating emotion into her art.

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May 242012
 

June 1st through June 3rd, the 4th annual Salem Arts Festival will be in full swing. Come to this entirely FREE event hosted by Salem Main Streets. The opening reception is Friday evening. Located in Old Town Hall from 5 – 7 p.m. you can enjoy a juried art exhibit and live music and dance. On Saturday check out the juried street fair located on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall near Old Town Hall and Collaborative Abstract Expressionism located next to Gulu Gulu in Lappin Park. Old Town Hall will continue to host the art exhibit and even more live comedy, music and performances. And if that isn’t enough, there will be live music, hoopdance and bellydance performances all afternoon on the East India Fountain Stage. Then on Sunday catch even more performances on the East India Fountain Stage from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and join a human chess game in Derby Square at noon. Wrap up the weekend at the Gulu Gulu Café starting at 5 p.m. with music, poetry, film and a Wrap Party. We hope you take advantage of this great weekend full of performers, art and festivities for everyone. For more information and scheduling check out the Salem Arts Festival website at www.SalemArtsFestival.com

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