9 February 2008, 3-5 p.m., Closing Event (Tea & Coffee): "BE A VILLEN" at The Nave Gallery
Join us for tea, coffee and desserts. FREE.
[photo by Michelle Fiorenza]  

24 february -21 march 2008, "ghost town planet" at the nave gallery
An installation at the Nave Gallery curated by Martha Friend and Marcella Ann Stasa featuring the work of:
Andrew Child, Martha Friend, Alice Grossman, Michael Guertin, Erik Hansen, Gretjen Helene Hargesheimer, Connie Johnson, Adam Scott Miller, Leah Oates, Janie Owen, Thea Paneth, Eli Sidman, Marcella Anna Stasa, Carolyn Wirth, James Zall

Ghost Town Planet, an installation at the Nave Gallery in Somerville, is a walk-through environment of our mother planet in a process of transformation. Life forms die and decay, creating sustenance for future generations. Civilizations fall, and others emerge slowly over time. Ruination lays bare the underlying structures of a limitless variety of life forms from the animal and plant kingdoms. Ghost Town Planet reveals the remnants of lives that were slowly being swallowed by lives that will be. Nature is a powerful force that consistently through time has succumbed to death and destruction yet prevailed in its insistence on bringing forth new life again. We humans build cities, gather together in villages, create homes, join with nature, defy her, live in awe of nature’s beauty and go to great lengths to annihilate it. Out of this elemental striving and conflict there at times comes a great deal of beauty and an understanding of the ephemeral nature of life as we know it. Fifteen artists come together at the NAVE Gallery to explore ideas of ruination, decay, rebirth, and spirituality.

29 march 2008, 6-7 p.m., video showing: project mum 2007 produced by scat at the nave gallery (in the sanctuary)
Check out this free viewing of last year's dance party under McGrath Highway produced by ARTSomerville.

5 April 2008, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Flea Market at The Nave Gallery
Multiple vendors. For sale: Gently used clothes, books, CDs, records, household items and much much more. Everything priced to sell. Special feature: Vintage dress collection & handcrafted hats by Amatul Hannan. All proceeds go to fund the Nave Gallery.

8 April 2008, 7 p.m., Dorkbot boston meeting:  presentation by pat keck

29 March-26 April 2008, 'Rites of Passage: The Mortality of Time' at The Nave Gallery
This exhibition focuses on contemporary art that explores issues of aging, time, mortality and death in a variety of media. The exhibition will be held at the Nave Gallery. “Rites of Passage” is curated by Kathy Desmond and Lauren O’Neal

26 April 2008, 7 p.m., Jason Anderson and The Best, The Divorced, Math the Band and Hello Shark at The Nave Gallery
Four great New England acts share the stage for a great night of rock and roll!  All-ages!  $5 at the door.
Jason Anderson:  www.indiepages.com/wolfcolonel
The Divorced:  www.myspace.com/thedivorcedmusic
Math the Band:  www.myspace.com/maththeband
Hello Shark:  www.myspace.com/hellosharkvermont

27 April 2008, 3 p.m., Mystic Folk at The Nave Gallery.
$10 admission. Mystic Folk is a unique, talented group of singer-songwriters known for their powerful blend of intricate harmonies accompanied by acoustic guitars, bass, mandolin and percussion.  The group consists of local recording artists Becky Williams, Joy Cuming, Mark Francis and newest member Robin Hoffman, an award winning songwriter and Berklee grad.  Enjoy a heart-opening afternoon of their original contemporary folk, pop and R&B influenced songs. You will be genuinely inspired by their soaring melodies and poetic lyrics infused with hope, humor and universal spiritual insights.  Mystic Folk is the real deal!  
Preview some of their music at www.JoyCuming.com or  www.BeckyWilliamsMusic.com. 

27 April 2008, 8 p.m., OpenSound at The Nave Gallery
$7 suggested donation. OpenSound presents the cutting edge in contemporary experimental music:  Bebe Beard, video; James Coleman, theremin; Joe Burgio, movement; Lou Bunk, prepared guitar; Lou Cohen, laptop computer; Walter Wright, laptop with live movement and analog synth. 

2 May 2008, 8 p.m., Celia Slattery, Allyssa Jones and Sandi Hammond - an evening of vocal jazz at The Nave Gallery celebrating Jazzboston jazz week.  $10 suggested donation.

Both classic and a little off-beat, Celia Slattery's music blends pop, jazz, and folk-rock, with a dash of theatrical flair. Her expressive voice is framed by Mark Shilansky's sophisticated arrangements of both originals and covers by artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. In live performance, Celia weaves her music with stories and humor to share perspectives on love, hope, and the state of the world.  http://celiaslattery.com

Allyssa Jones was named one of Boston Magazine's "40 Bostonians to Watch" in 2002. Her belief in the movement to add new material to the Great American Songbook is the driving force behind her band's innovation and energy. Popular at both jazz and original music venues, Allyssa Jones is available for shows and promotional events wherever audiences are craving something new. http://www.allyssajones.com

Singer/songwriter Sandi Hammond first started writing pop songs at age 11. In her late teens she graced the stages of Tanglewood, Symphony Hall and Carnegie Hall while performing with several professional choral groups. Now a gifted classically trained singer/songwriter, and a fine musician on keyboards and guitar, she touches audiences with her prolific and impressive repertoire of unique melodic songs.  http://www.sandihammond.com

 

3-4 May 2008, noon - 6 p.m., Somerville Open Studios at The Nave Gallery

Participating artists:
Susanne Bartz: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=263
Seth Berkowitz: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=262
Sara Bettencourt: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=32
Sarah Dobkin: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=596
Richard Gilson: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=233
David Kelleher: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=62
Caleb King: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=703
Les Trois Artistes Sarah Dornin: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=382
Jeff Martin: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=608
Suzanne Piubeni: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=597
Susan Rice: http://www.somervilleopenstudios.org/user/artist_profile.php?artistID=244

Art Cafe
SAT May 3 12-6
SUN May 4 12-6
In the basement
Take a break from looking at art! Stop by the Art Cafe for an affordable snack and Equal Exchange coffee. All proceeds benefit the CHCP Building Fund.

MAKE ART, NOT TRASH
Also over SOS weekend check out the FishCar parked outside the Nave by sculptor William Turville. Fully drivable, yet exotically beautiful, the FishCar reminds us to protect our fish and our water in the face of encroaching development and technological change, preserving the environment while growth continues.

3 May 2008, noon - 6 p.m., Somerville Open Studios Music Festival
This is ARTSomerville's third Music Festival for Somerville Open Studios!
Noon:  The Tony the Bookie Orchestra, gospel/blues/rock:  www.myspace.com/tonythebookie
1pm:  Jake Hill, singer/songwriter:  www.myspace.com/jakehillsings
2pm:  Eileen Feldman, pianist, plays Hayden and Beethoven
3pm:  Jennifer Greer, singer/songwriter: www.jennifergreer.com
4pm:  Rob Byrd, ambient electonic guitarist:  www.robbyrd.com
5pm:  Choose to Find, cinematic jazz/rock: www.choosetofind.com

4 May 2008, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Somerville Open Studios Music Festival
Day 2 of ARTSomerville's third Music Festival coinciding with Somerville Open Studios!
1pm:  Tim Mungenast & His Preexisting Conditions with Michael Bloom and Jon Proudman, guitar rock
2pm:  Amber Spyglass, electroacoustic, gothic/post punk: myspace.com/amberspyglass
3pm:  Yael Bat-Shimon, experimental, free style violin: www.myspace.com/yaelbatshimon
4pm:  The Altschuler-Caplan Duo, classical violin and guitar:  www.myspace.com/emilaltschuler
5pm:  Bookmobile, improvised electronic rock: www.bookmobilemusic.com

4 May 2008 7:30 p.m., Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band - an evening of jazz and circus at The Nave Gallery celebrating JazzBoston Jazz Week.