"People, Plants & Revolution" Public Art Banners and Audio Tour

April 4 to May 31, 2025 Public Art: Commemorative Banners and Audio Tour Arlington Center, outside along Mass Avenue People, Plants &amp; Revolution&nbsp;is the theme for a series of colorful banners and an audio tour commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington, MA. Organized by&nbsp;<a href="https://artsarlington.org/">ArtsArlington</a>, the banners portray the landscape elements and important plants that shaped life in 1775 in Menotomy, as the town was known at the time, a colonial farming village.&nbsp;Learn more about these plants and how people lived, interwoven with revolutionary history, by listening to the audio tour – available anytime and anywhere at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plantstories.us/">www.PlantStories.us</a>.&nbsp;The original silkscreen art used to make the banners is on view at&nbsp;13FOREST Gallery&nbsp;(through May 23) and the&nbsp;Old Schwamb Mill&nbsp;(through May 31). See versions of the banners up close at&nbsp;Robbins Memorial Town Hall&nbsp;(through September 6) on the second floor.&nbsp;All of the banners and text versions of the audio tour are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://artsarlington.org/plants-and-people/">https://artsarlington.org/plants-and-people/</a>. About the Artists ArtsArlington’s Public Art Curator Cecily Miller invited artists Suzanne Moseley and Liz Shepherd to design commemorative banners; they were assisted by Lily McDonald and Andrew Palladino. Suzanne Moseley is an experimental artist, working in printmaking, cyanotype and sculptural formats. She often collaborates, recently with co-artist Liz Shepherd. Her work is in private collections, is often grant-funded and has been exhibited in the US and abroad. Her sculptures from repurposed materials, created with fellow artist Adrienne Shishko, have been featured in Fiber Art Now, The Boston Globe, and New Visionary Magazine. Her ability to work collaboratively garners its own attention, with invitations to discuss her experience, most recently at Berklee College of Music, Harvard Art Museum’s Maker Space and for an upcoming program on Newton Cable News. Liz Shepherd produces large-scale sculptural installations, which bring to mind ideas about the earthly and the divine. She uses printmaking to enhance objects made of wood or paper. She also produces small, hand-pulled print editions. In the past 15 years she has exhibited in the United States and internationally. Shepherd’s work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Edinburgh College of Art, Syracuse University, Boston Children’s Hospital, the Hanoi (Vietnam) Contemporary Art Centre and the Bernard Zuckerman Museum of Art in Kennesaw, Georgia as well as numerous corporate and private collections. Originally from New York City, Shepherd now lives in Boston. She received her MFA in 2006 from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, which awarded her the prestigious Traveling Fellowship in 2015. About the Audio Producer Molly Edwards, Ph.D. produced the audio tour portion of this project. Dr. Edwards is a plant biologist turned science communicator who goes by Science IRL (‘in real life’) online. She is dedicated to telling stories that showcase the humanity and joy of being a scientist and foster a sense of belonging in STEM. In 2022 she received her Ph.D. from Harvard University, where she studied the wild and wonderful petals of columbine flowers. During graduate school she realized her science video hobby was quickly becoming a passion project that would shape her future career. Upon graduating she founded Science IRL Productions and now works with scientists and artists to bring STEM stories to life through digital media. About ArtsArlington The&nbsp;Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture&nbsp;– ArtsArlington for short – serves as the umbrella organization for all town-related arts and culture activities. Our mission is to cultivate a sustainable and supportive environment for the arts, enliven public space with accessible creative experiences to strengthen and enrich our community, create opportunities for artists, and invigorate the local economy. Our Public Art Curator, Cecily Miller, organized&nbsp;<a href="https://artsarlington.org/arts-arlington-250/">four projects</a>&nbsp;to commemorate&nbsp;<a href="https://arlington250.org/">Arlington250</a>&nbsp;including these commemorative banners as well as work by Nilou Moochhala, Christopher Frost, Asia Kepka, and the fiber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilting Guild. See&nbsp;<a href="https://artsarlington.org/">https://artsarlington.org</a>

Mass Avenue Arlington

Arlington250 Battle of Menotomy Reenactment

At 2 pm on Sunday, April 20th, the Town of Arlington will be joined by the Menotomy Minuteman and participants from many historical reenactment groups to reenact the Battle of Menotomy, presented by Leader Bank. Beginning at Mass Ave and Grove Street in Arlington, this ‘running’ battle will stretch nearly one mile of Mass Ave, ending at Mystic St. Street. Spectators will watch several significant battle engagements. Spectators are only allowed to watch on the northern side of Mass Ave. Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel &amp; Tourism at&nbsp;<a href="https://massachusetts250.org/">https://massachusetts250.org</a>. About the Battle of Menotomy The Battle of Menotomy was the longest and bloodiest engagement of April 19th, 1775. On that fateful day, Menotomy (now Arlington) was a crossroads village of about 400 farmers, millers, tavern keepers, and their families (“Menotomy” deriving from the Indigenous term for “flowing water;” our Mill Brook.) Here 79 companies of minutemen from 16 towns, 3800 militiamen in all, surrounded and engaged His Majesty’s troops on their retreat from Concord and Lexington. While adding to the grim statistics of the day (forty royal troops killed, and 25 colonials lost), the Battle of Menotomy was decisive proof (as John Adams would argue to the Continental Congress) that the Crown and its colonies were in a state of war. See&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitarlingtonma.org/event/battle-of-menotomy/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1iKlb0Wa3jF8gDVZ8KbVxNsfqX5ikMdS0YfGdJ7vIZp76yAHpR_YYmBOA_aem_JLEOdUpY4SqUbvWOstnugg">https://www.visitarlingtonma.org/event/battle-of-menotomy/</a>&nbsp;for detailed updates and video. This event is part of&nbsp;Arlington250, a multiyear, townwide commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and Declaration of Independence. See&nbsp;<a href="https://arlington250.org/">https://arlington250.org</a>

Paying Homage to Harriet Powers: A Revolutionary Quilter

In celebration of the American Revolution’s ideals of freedom and equality, ArtsArlington has invited the fber artists of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princetonsankofastitchers.org/">Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild</a>&nbsp;to share their powerful quilt blocks on Patriots Day Weekend. Guild members Mada Coles Galloway, Lesyslie Rackard &amp; Tarsha-Nicole Taylor will be at Mystic Open Studio during visiting hours to share their perspectives and expertise; organized by Juandamarie Gikandi. The Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild (PSSMQG) honors the legacy of African American quilting by celebrating Harriett Powers (1837–1910), a Black quilter and folk artist born enslaved in Madison County, Georgia. PSSMQG has faithfully recreated Powers’ “Pictorial Quilt” in a modern context, using their own vibrant fabrics and contemporary sensibilities. Powers’ quilts are considered some of the fnest examples of African American art and have made lasting contributions to American cultural heritage. Only two of her quilts are known to survive: the “Bible Quilt” (1886), held at the Smithsonian Institution, and the “Pictorial Quilt” (1888), housed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Powers used appliqué, machine stitching, and hand stitching to create these quilts, which depict Bible stories, prophecies, and astronomical events. Related Events OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 17, 6 to 8 pm VISITING HOURS Friday, April 18, 2 to 5 pm (Coincides with Stitching Bee* organized by Mystic Open Studio; * $10 participation fee for Stitching Bee) Friday, April 18, 6 to 8 pm (on view during Drum Circle organized by Mystic Open Studio (artists not present) FREE) Saturday, April 19, 11am–4pm (Coincides with tours of the historic Jason Russell House &amp; Menotomy Beer Hall at Town Hall – FREE) Hosted by Mystic Open Studios 785 Mass Avenue, Arlington, MA <a href="https://www.mysticopenstudio.com/">www.mysticopenstudio.com</a> Exhibit free and open to all!

Mystic Open Studio

Arlington250: Menotomy Beer Hall

On April 19, the actual first day of the American Revolution, we celebrate with food and craft beverages the passage of Paul Revere and William Dawes through present-day Arlington to warn of advance of British troops to suppress the colonial rebellion. This indoor, family-friendly beer hall providing arts and crafts for children, live music and games. Food and drinks provided by local businesses. This collaborative event hosted by Arlington 250, Arlington Historical Society, Town of Arlington, &amp; Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture.   Event Website: <a href="https://www.visitarlingtonma.org/arlington-250-upcoming-events/">https://www.visitarlingtonma.org/arlington-250-upcoming-events/</a> Sponsored by Leader Bank

Arlington Town Hall

Monument to Fallen Crown Soldiers

On Saturday, Sept 7, 10AM (rain date September 14), the public is invited to a special ceremony in The Old Buying Ground to dedicate a new <a href="https://arlingtonhistorical.org/fallencrownsoldiers/">Monument to Fallen Crown Soldiers Who Died on April 19, 1775</a> — one among the many Town projects commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and Arlington’s (then Menotomy’s) significant role in it. Learn about the 40 British regulars who died in Menotomy as they retreated from Lexington and Concord and were buried here in an uinmarked mass grave. This event is presented by the Town of Arlington <a href="https://arlington250.org/">Arlington250</a> Comittee in collaboration with Arlington Historical Society, Arlington Commission for Arts &amp; Culture (ArtsArlington), British and Commonwealth Remembrance Committee, and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. PROGRAM WELCOME Angela Olszewski Co-Chair, Arlington 250 Committee HISTORICAL REMARKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS George Parsons Chairman, Monument Committee Arlington Historical Society LIFE OF A BRITISH SOLDIER IN 1775 AMERICA William Rapp, Ph.D Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.) Arlington Historical Society COMMEMORATION OF FALLEN COMRADES AND CONCLUSION His Magesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot Lt. Colonel Michael Graves, Commanding Learn more at <a href="https://arlingtonhistorical.org/fallencrownsoldiers/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR19z5FthfyOQWOkBmK74U8dr8XA50GAR8uk1YIz5v0gHXPpFNWjBm-N4jc_aem__kYWwmm7YrJZWjp1xO3k7g">https://arlingtonhistorical.org/fallencrownsoldiers/</a>

Old Burying Ground

Garage Band: The Arlington Porchfest After-Party

Arlington’s homegrown music dance party makes its rockin’ return on&nbsp;Saturday, June 15 at 6pm!&nbsp;Billed as the “After Party” to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acarts.org/arlington-porchfest" target="_blank">Arlington Porchfest</a>, Garage Band has become a beloved event to celebrate music and community!&nbsp; Garage Band 2024 features the bluegrass band&nbsp;Local Freight, entertaining all with “clean harmonies, strong pickin’ and a solid groove.” The band is tuning up now for its appearance at Arlington’s coolest outdoor venue,&nbsp;Arlington Global Service Station&nbsp;on Mass Ave. This year’s celebration will include some family-friendly additions thanks to Mystic Open Studios, an Arlington arts incubator. You and the kids can enjoy some bead crafts, movement props, and some bubbles. This year we will include Mystic Open Studios, an Arlington arts incubator, to help you and your kids do bead crafts, movement props and some bubbles. Once the last tunes of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acarts.org/arlington-porchfest" target="_blank">Porchfest</a>&nbsp;fade to an echo, make your way via public transit, bike, foot, wheels, wagon, wings to Abe’s at&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/K2YpPk2W358SMcEW8" target="_blank">334 Massachusetts Avenue</a>&nbsp;for a good time. Garage Band is a free, family-friendly event brought to you by the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture at&nbsp;<a href="https://artsarlington.org/" target="_blank">ArtsArlington.org</a>, supported by&nbsp;funding from the Mass Cultural Council.

Arlington Global Service Station

Paul Revere and William Dawes Ride in Arlington (Menotomy)

Arlington Town Hall 11:00 am – Family-friendly activities &amp; light refreshments 12:00 pm approx. – Arrival of Revere &amp; Dawes The Regulars are out! Join the “Menotomy Welcoming Committee” in our annual tradition as we greet National Lancers riders reenacting the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. While awaiting the riders, you are invited to join in family-friendly activities and enjoy light refreshments. Please note that the Lancers generally ride rain or shine. Town Hall Auditorium is available for inclement weather. The event could be cancelled if there is severe weather, so check back on the day of the event. Part of Arlington 250’s fun-filled week of Patriot’s Day activities for all ages as we celebrate Arlington’s (formerly Menotomy) historic past and role in the American Revolution. For complete Patriot’s Day Week 2024 schedule, see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arlington250.org/patriots24/" target="_blank">https://www.arlington250.org/patriots24/</a>. The week celebration is presented by&nbsp;Leaderbank. ABOUT ARLINGTON 250 &amp; THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL The Arlington 250 Committee is the organizing body for the Town of Arlington, MA’s commemoration of the semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It includes representatives from Arlington’s Select Board, School Committee, Tourism and Economic Development (A-TED) committee, Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, and Commission for Arts and Culture (Arts Arlington); Town Meeting; the Battle Road Scenic Byway Committee; the Menotomy Minutemen; and volunteers from the community at large. Revolution 250 is a non-profit organization that is capturing the history of the revolution in Massachusetts; the MA Office of Travel &amp; Tourism has created MA 250, a statewide marketing campaign commemorating the past and celebrating the future of our Commonwealth. Photo: Cyrus Dallin sculpture (CROPPED) of Paul Revere by Kenneth Zirkel&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en" target="_blank">CC-by-SA-4.0</a>

Battle of Menotomy: Largest-Ever Reenactment

Battle of Menotomy: Largest-Ever Reenactment 2:00 pm Along Massachusetts Avenue from Prentiss Road to Medford Street Menotomy (now Arlington) was the site of the bloodiest battle of April 19, 1775. A larger-than-ever reenactment of the battle between British Regulars and colonial militia will be staged on Sunday, April 14, 2024 on Massachusetts Avenue starting at Grove Street and ending at Medford Street. View the reenactment route, best viewing areas, and traffic and parking impacts on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/News/News/14025/16" target="_blank">Town of Arlington website.</a> Part of Arlington 250’s fun-filled week of Patriot’s Day activities for all ages as we celebrate Arlington’s (formerly Menotomy) historic past and role in the American Revolution. For complete Patriot’s Day Week 2024 schedule, see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arlington250.org/patriots24/" target="_blank">https://www.arlington250.org/patriots24/</a>. The week celebration is presented by&nbsp;Leaderbank. ABOUT ARLINGTON 250 &amp; THE SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL The Arlington 250 Committee is the organizing body for the Town of Arlington, MA’s commemoration of the semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It includes representatives from Arlington’s Select Board, School Committee, Tourism and Economic Development (A-TED) committee, Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, and Commission for Arts and Culture (Arts Arlington); Town Meeting; the Battle Road Scenic Byway Committee; the Menotomy Minutemen; and volunteers from the community at large. Revolution 250 is a non-profit organization that is capturing the history of the revolution in Massachusetts; the MA Office of Travel &amp; Tourism has created MA 250, a statewide marketing campaign commemorating the past and celebrating the future of our Commonwealth.

Various Locations on Mass Ave

Inspired by Movement, Rhythm, Heritage, and Community

Please join ArtsArlington on Saturday, December 9, 11am to 2pm for a celebration of art and community at Arlington’s Robbins Memorial Town Hall featuring * a tour of the Town Hall exhibition with artists Maria Fonseca, Larry Terry, and TJ Reynolds * a special one day exhibition of 20 beautiful quilts by members of Sisters In Stitches Joined by the Cloth — an African American quilting guild that meets monthly in Arlington * music — jazz, soul, and R&amp;B by saxophonist Larry Terry and Friends * hands-on creative activities * refreshments Meet the artists! The work of three accomplished Arlington artists will be on view at Arlington Town Hall through December 31, 2023. Their sources of inspiration are diverse. Maria Fonseca captures the dynamism and grace of Afro Cuban dancers encountered during travels to Cuba with her dramatic photographs. Larry Terry, also a talented saxophone player, engages in drawing as a meditative practice, capturing the rhythm, texture and color of music in abstract oil pastels. TJ Reynolds paints portraits of friends, family, and local and legendary leaders to create powerful tributes to character, beauty, and achievement. This event is free and open to all; please invite your friends, family and neighbors. Robbins Memorial Town Hall is located at 730 Mass Avenue in Arlington Center. Presented by the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture, the Arlington Division of Equity and Inclusion, and the Black Joy Project. Supported by a Public Art for Spatial Justice Grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts.

Robbins Memorial Town Hall

Arlington Juneteenth Observance

Arlington will observe Juneteenth on Monday June 19th with a gathering in the Town Hall Garden from 11a.m. – 2:00p.m. with performances by internationally acclaimed jazz artist Jacques Schwarz-Bart, the Arlington High School Performing Arts Students, and members of Arlington Black Joy Project, as well as ice-cream and refreshments. Presented by <a href="https://www.arlingtonma.gov/departments/health-human-services/diversity-equity-inclusion">Arlington Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division</a>, and the Arlington Commission for Arts &amp; Culture (<a href="https://artsarlington.org/">ArtsArlington</a>) This observance will immediately follow a dedication ceremony for a new Monument to Menotomy’s Enslaved &amp; Free Persons of Color at 10:30a.m. in the Arlington’s Old Burying Ground on Pleasant Street, organized by the <a href="https://arlingtonhistorical.org/">Arlington Historical Society</a>, sponsored by the Town of Arlington, and financially supported by the Louise Ruma Ivers Fund of the Arlington Historical Society, with additional funding from <a href="https://freedomsway.org/">Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area</a>. ABOUT JUNETEENTH Juneteenth commemorates the day when the last group of previously enslaved Black people learned of their freedom in Galveston, Texas on June 19th 1865, two and half years after the Civil War ended and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. The day would come to be known as Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day”, “Emancipation Day” and “Juneteenth Independence Day.” Beginning in Texas and spreading to the rest of the United States, the holiday celebrates the freedom and perseverance of African Americans and is a day to reflect on Black life and experience and gather with loved ones.

Winfield Robbins Memorial Garden

Garage Band 2023: The Arlington Porchfest After-Party (Rescheduled)

Arlington’s homegrown music dance party makes its rockin’ return on&nbsp;Sunday June 18 at 6pm (rescheduled due to rain). We’ll feature the local band&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076412376598" target="_blank">BackPocket</a>, tuning up now for its appearance at Arlington’s coolest outdoor venue, Arlington Global Service Station on Mass Ave. Abe’s gas station gets a re-design with a stage and some sound equipment, and we’ll close a side street for room to dance! BackPocket is an ensemble originally from&nbsp;Morningside Music Studio, featuring local accomplished musicians and Cuban-born percussionist along with backup singers “The Torchtones.” The band looks forward to sparking your urge to dance and fully enjoy a summer evening. DON’T MISS THE FUN!! Once the last tunes of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acarts.org/arlington-porchfest" target="_blank">Arlington Center for the Arts’ Porchfest</a>&nbsp;fade to an echo, make your way via public transit, bike, foot, wheels, wagon, wings to Abe’s at&nbsp;<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/K2YpPk2W358SMcEW8" target="_blank">334 Massachusetts Avenue</a>&nbsp;for a good time dancing to rock and roll. Garage Band is a free, family-friendly event brought to you by the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture at&nbsp;<a href="https://artsarlington.org/" target="_blank">ArtsArlington.org</a>.

Spring Fling Festival in Arlington Heights

Join us for a special seasonal celebration of community in Arlington Heights on Saturday, June 10, 2 – 5pm! Spring Fling Festival 2023 will feature live music, poetry readings, a variety of family-fun activities, 29 community information tables on environmental sustainability, and beautifully painted storefront windows with colorful spring themes! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2023  FAMILY ACTIVITIES<ul><li> 2-5pm Meet Nuala, a Great Horned Owl, and Falconer Diane Welch LOCATION: Outdoors in front of ACMi Studio, 85 Park Avenue</li><li>2-5pm: ACMI takes you into other worlds with green screen technology LOCATION: Inside ACMI Studio, 85 Park Ave</li><li>2-3:30pm: Kids Craft – make a paper bird with artist Tonya Grifkin </li><li>LOCATION: Wonder Yoga Studio, 1346 Mass Ave</li><li>2 -5pm: Touch-A-Truck hosted by the Arlington Fire and Police Departments, joined by Top Notch Contracting’s Mini Excavator and Intelligent Labor and Moving Company’s unique electric truck! AND Family Games: Bean bag and ring toss!</li><li>LOCATION: Heights Bus Depot</li></ul>LIVE MUSIC 2-3pm: TNT – Jazz and R&amp;B with Jeff Robinson on Tenor Sax and Dave Harris on Tuba with special guest Jim Arhelger on Drums LOCATION: Outdoors at MyEyeDr. – Corner of Park Ave and Mass Ave 2:30-3:30pm: Lucy and Jeff Pyle – Bluegrass Duo (Fiddle and Guitar) LOCATION: Heights Bus Depot 3:30-4pm: Japanese Taiko drumming by Odaiko New England LOCATION: D’Agostino’s Parking Lot, 1297 Mass Ave 4-5pm: Finale: Dirty Water Brass Band LOCATION: Starts at Depot, parades to D’Agostino’s Parking Lot for performance, 1297 Mass Ave CHORAL MUSIC AND POETRY AT PARK AVE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH<ul><li>2-4pm: Get out of the sun and bustle and enjoy alternating music and poetry readings. Arlington Poet Laureate Jean Flanagan will debut her collective Kindness Poem, written with community input. She has invited local poets Thomas DeFreitas, Steve Rapp, and Andy Oram to share their work. The Cantilena Choir and The Madrigal Singers share the magic of their vocal music. LOCATION: Park Avenue Congregational Church Parish Hall, 50 Paul Revere Road</li></ul>EXPLORE THE ARTS<ul><li>2-4pm: Plein Air painting featuring Suzanne Menon and Sudakshina Bhattacharya LOCATION: Outdoors in front of Apothca, 1386 Mass Ave</li><li>2-5pm: Exhibition featuring Larry Terry and Maria Fonseca, drawings and photographs. LOCATION: Roasted Granola Café, 1346 Mass Ave</li><li>2-5pm: Take your own tour of some of the 50+ storefront windows painted by community neighbors to celebrate spring &amp; sustainability LOCATION: Throughout the Heights</li></ul>TAKE ACTION – PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT!<ul><li>2-5pm: Learn from 24 organizations on how you can promote a healthier environment. 3 LOCATIONS: Heights Bus Depot, Park Ave in front of ACMi, and 1308-1312 Mass (next to the Heights Pub)</li></ul>——– Free Festival Parking at Arlington Coal and Lumber’s lot, 41 Park Avenue ——– Organized by the Arlington Heights Community Association, the Arlington Commission for the Arts and Culture (Arts Arlington), and Arlington Chamber of Commerce. This year’s Spring Fling Fest has received a grant, via the Arlington Commission for the Arts and Culture, from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, as well as fantastic sponsors! SUPPORTERS Major support from a Programs and Festivals Grant from the Mass Cultural Council Sponsors Arlington Heights Community Association Arlington Commission for the Arts and Culture (ArtsArlington) Arlington Chamber of Commerce Arlington Committee on Tourism and Economic Development Friends Cambridge Savings Bank In-Kind Support Roasted Granola Wonder Yoga D’Agostino’s Arlington Coal and Lumber

Arlington Heights 

Sustainable Solutions: Documentary Photographers Explore the Climate Crisis

July 5 – through July 31 The Umbrella Arts &amp; Environment and The Umbrella Visual Arts programs, in partnership with the Concord, MA-based Social Documentary Network/<a href="https://www.zekemagazine.com/">ZEKE Magazine</a>, present an exciting new exhibition of world-class documentary photography emphasizing long-term sustainable solutions to the climate crisis including the Indigenous People’s Burn Network in the western United States; Nemo’s Garden in Italy — the world’s first underwater greenhouse; the African Women Rising’s Permagarden Program in Uganda, and others. The exhibition is inspired by the Spring 2022 issue featuring projects by <a href="https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/66737184/zeke-magazine-spring-2022-climate-issue/4">Kiliii Yuyan</a>, <a href="https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/66737184/zeke-magazine-spring-2022-climate-issue/18">Giacomo d'Orlando</a>, <a href="https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/66737184/zeke-magazine-spring-2022-climate-issue/28">Sarah Fretwell</a>, and veteran climate journalist <a href="https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/66737184/zeke-magazine-spring-2022-climate-issue/38">Antonia Juhasz</a>. Opening Reception Friday, July 8, 6:00-7:30 pm ET Free public reception with remarks by curator Glenn Ruga, Arts &amp; Environment Director Madeline Miller, participating photographer Lauren Owens Lambert, and Michael Frederick, executive director of the Thoreau Society Concert with Jesse Paris Smith and Alana Amram Friday, July 8, 8:00-9:00 pm ET Jesse Paris Smith presents an evening of music, stories, and readings connected with Thoreau and Concord. She will be joined by musician and song writer, Alana Amram. Concert presented by the <a href="https://www.thoreausociety.org/">Thoreau Society</a>. <a href="https://secure.thoreausociety.org/annual-gathering/special-events/">Click Here</a> for tickets. Virtual Panel Discussion Tuesday, July 12, 2:00 pm ET <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKx8qnCuYrcxa2QZofbFLOpok6LsJ1FfafIn-Ev6iymn5_ZA/viewform">Click here</a> to register for discussion with Giacomo d'Orlando, Sarah Fretwell, and Kiliii Yuyan Featured Artists: <ul><li>Giacomo d'Orlando: Nemo's Garden</li><li>Sarah Fretwell: Permagarden Refugees</li><li>Carolyn Monastra: Witness Tree: Climate Solutions from Around the World</li><li>Roberto Nistri: Burkina Faso: The Power of Resilience</li><li>Lauren Owens Lambert: Saving the Stranded</li><li>Mark Phillips: Unbroken: Repair is Essential</li><li>Chris Trinh: Black Snake Killers</li><li>Kiliii Yuyan: Indigenous Fire</li></ul> To learn more about these artists and their work, <a href="https://socialdocumentary.net/cms/2022-zeke-award-recipients">click here.</a> Curated by: Glenn Ruga Presented by:<a href="http://socialdocumentary.net/"> Social Documentary Network</a> and The Umbrella Arts Center Sponsors: <a href="http://foundationforsystemicchange.org/">The Foundation for Systemic Change</a>, <a href="http://digitalsilverimaging.com/">Digital Silver Imaging</a>, <a href="https://www.hahnemuehle.com/en/index.html">Hahnemühle</a>

The Umbrella Arts Center

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.