20th Annual Roslindale Open Studios

Roslindale Open Studios to Celebrate 20 Years of Art, Creativity, and Community Free, family-friendly event returns October 17 &amp;18 with more than 100 artists in 40 locations. Art is in the air in Roslindale. For two decades, artists in this vibrant Boston neighborhood have welcomed the public into their creative spaces to see where art is made, connect with the community, and explore – and shop for – paintings, drawings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, sculpture, and mixed media. When Roslindale Open Studios (ROS) returns the weekend of October 17-18, more than 100 artists will exhibit their work at home studios, group sites, and businesses from 11:00AM-5:00PM each day. Much more than an art show, ROS is a beloved annual tradition and a family-friendly, immersive neighborhood event. Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy live art demonstrations and art-making activities, plus entertainment on Birch Street Plaza including live music, a puppet show, balloon animals, and face painting. There will also be a ‘Home Studio Bingo’ raffle. For a map, a complete list of participating artists, studio locations, and the full schedule of events, visit <a href="http://www.roslindaleopenstudios.org/">www.roslindaleopenstudios.org</a>. EVENT DETAILS:<ul><li>WHAT: 20th Annual Roslindale Open Studios</li><li>WHEN: Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 11:00AM-5:00PM</li><li>WHERE: Roslindale Square and across Roslindale, Massachusetts</li><li>ADMISSION: Free! Art and crafts will be available for purchase.</li><li>SPONSORED BY: The headline sponsor of this event is Lang Coakley LLC. Other generous sponsors include more than 30 local businesses and artists. In addition, Roslindale Open Studios is funded in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. </li></ul>

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Shadow, Sound, Spectacle Presents: Literary Monsters

Part concert, part puppet show, part ghost story. This 50-minute multimedia performance reimagines classic literary monsters through queer, musical shadow theater. Join ensemble Shadow, Sound, Spectacle for a fresh perspective on the works of Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley, Emily Dickinson, Anne Rice, and others, told through live music, shadow puppetry, video, and narrative. All are welcome, but recommended for adults and teens. Q&amp;A to follow. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton. &nbsp; Founded in 2023, Shadow, Sound, Spectacle unites three artists working at the intersection of puppetry, music, and storytelling. Jess Martin is a Western Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter and storyteller blending gothic folk, modern rock, and immersive performance. Amy West is a Boston-based puppeteer, writer, and musician who performs nationwide in puppet slams and builds custom puppets for stage and screen.&nbsp;Abby Hanna is a Pioneer Valley musician and YouTuber known for her emotionally honest acoustic songwriting and multi-instrumental fluency on guitar, bass, and drums.

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20th Annual Roslindale Open Studios

Shadow, Sound, Spectacle Presents: Literary Monsters