SEASON
GUIDE
2015
VOLUME 4
THIRD THURSDAYS
5:30 – 9 PM
Get creative.
Make connections.
Linger over drinks.
Third Thursdays is presented by Bank of America.
The Museum receives operating support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Photograph by Anthony Tieuli.
GARDNERMUSEUM.ORG
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BERKLEE
SUMMER
IN THE CITY
Presented by Natixis Global Asset Management
> Free outdoor concerts May through September
> Series culminates with free, outdoor Berklee BeanTown
Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 26
berklee.edu/events/summer
Happy 5th ArtROX! anniversary!
When the ArtROX! series first began, Discover Roxbury’s year-long
collection of arts-related tours and events was focused primarily on
Roxbury’s visual arts. Since then, it has expanded to include spoken
word, musical performances, writing workshops, legal and businessdevelopment seminars, a cultural exchange trip to Barcelona, and
the compilation of narratives which reveal the contributions of
many people in this talented community.
Contact us
617.427.1006
www.discoverroxbury.org
[email protected]
Now in our fifth ArtROX! season, we are excited about our newest
endeavor: the ArtROX! Hub. After years of starts and stops, we
finally have a dedicated space that will bring greater visibility
to artistic creation, exploration, and experimentation in Dudley
Square! The creative community and local entrepreneurs have
important roles to play in Roxbury’s social and commercial
growth. As such, we ask you to support them and we invite
you to participate in arts and culture programming at the
ArtROX! Hub and elsewhere around the neighborhood.
As always, we greatly appreciate the support of the
ArtROX! artists, sponsors, and partners. Your assistance
motivates and enables us to continue elevating
Roxbury’s excellence locally and beyond.
Photos by Don West
Artistic creation, exploration,
and experimentation take
center stage in the heart of
Dudley Square! This one-year
project provides residents
and artists with greater
visibility and accessibility
to workshops, classes, and
exhibitions designed to build
skills, support professional
and creative development,
and add to Dudley Square’s
commercial mix.
Photo courtesy of
Malia Lazu
In partnership with
Funded by
ArtROX!
HUB
northeastern.edu/camd/cfa
[email protected]
@ArtsNU #CAMD
Experience a unique evening
where the decor, attire,
artwork for sale, and food (to
the extent possible) will all be
black and white. This void of
color serves to remind us all
of how important artists are
in bringing color to our lives.
This event is Discover Roxbury’s
annual fundraiser to support
and advance arts education
and programming in Roxbury.
BLACK &
WHITE PARTY
Photo by Dana Quigley
MARCH 13
6:30PM-10PM
MassART
With support from
Creative
entrepreneurs
of
all
disciplines are encouraged to attend
this series of legal and technical
workshops. The objective is to create
momentum for career growth and to
invest directly in the artistic practice of
individual artists of varying disciplines,
particularly those working and/or
living in Roxbury.
March 21 • 10aM-12 noon:
Marketing, Advertising, & Pr
April 1 • 6pm-8pm:
You, your business, & the Law
CREATIVE
ENTREPRENEURS
WORKSHOPS
Bag and coat by Z’s Fashion Accents
Photos by Derek Lumpkins
May 20 • 6pm-8pm:
small business essentials
ArtROX! HUB
22 WARREN STREET
DUDLEY SQUARE
In partnership with
Make The
Lyric Stage
Your Theatrical
Home!
WINTER/SPRING 2015
INTIMATE APPAREL
Feb 13 – Mar 14
CITY OF ANGELS
Mar 27 – May 1
LIGHT UP THE SKY
May 15 – Jun 13
lyricstage.com
617.585.5678
140 Clarendon Street,
Copley Square
Kris sidberry & LesLie McWhorter in
IntImate apparel; Photo by GLenn Perry.
HIGH NOTES OF
JAZZ ROXBURY
Once Boston’s ‘jazz mecca,” Lower
Roxbury was the site of some of the
most famous clubs and after-hours
venues on the East Coast. It was also
home to hundreds of Pullman Porters
and the stomping grounds for many
people who would later become
prominent Civil Rights activists.
Hear unique and complex narratives,
many drawn from personal anecdotes
and memories told by former musicians,
residents, and club owners. Together
they weave a facinating tapestry of this
historic community and a forgotten
period of Boston and American history.
APRIL 25: 11AM-1PM
JULY 18: 11AM-1PM
AUGUST 1: 11AM-1PM
LOWER ROXBURY
Research sponsored by
Purchase
Portraits of Purpose
today!
A visual chronicle and historic narrative
of a visionary leadership for social justice in
Boston (1980-2013).
Don West, renowned Boston photographer and
Kenneth J. Cooper, a Pulitzer Prize-winning
journalist team up to document the images and
tell the stories that challenge and inspire.
Purchase books at www.portraitsofpurpose.us
Photo: Randy H. Goodman
WAKE UP
THE EARTH
PARADE
Fill the streets of Roxbury with a river
of color, music, and fun! Residents,
schools groups, community centers,
and others are all invited to participate
by wearing colorful costumes,
displaying banners and artwork,
dancing, drumming and stilt walking.
The parade leads up to the Wake
Up the Earth Festival, a celebration
of life, diversity, the power of
community and self-determination,
the arrival of spring, and the arts.
MAY 2, 11AM-12PM
ROXBURY & JAMAICA PLAIN
In partnership with
Photo by Derek Lumpkins
SHOCKHEADED PETER
A Collaboration with Suffolk University
A New England Premiere by Julian Crouch and Phelim McDermott
Directed by Steven Bogart
Featuring Walter Sickert and The Army of Broken Toys
“A show that swings wildly between farce and tragedy, the most
delightful of dreams and the nastiest of nightmares.”
-The Guardian
March 6-April 4, 2015 | COMPANYONE.ORG
@The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University
EKUA’S
EVENING
ART WALK
Follow Roxbury artist Ekua
Holmes on a leisurely tour of
the visual arts on Highland
Park/Fort Hill. Her in-depth
knowledge of Roxbury’s arts
movement
and
personal
connection to the artists will
enlighten and entertain. Begin
the tour with visits to the
public art at Roxbury Crossing,
then go behind the scenes with
a look inside the home studios
of artists living on Fort Hill.
This personalized look at
Roxbury’s arts community is
a preview of the artists and
types of art on display during
Roxbury Open Studios.
Photo by Derek Lumpkins
JULY 16, 6PM-8PM
AUGUST 6, 6PM-8PM
ROXBURY CROSSING &
FORT HILL
Historic Boston Inc. is proud to sponsor
Discover Roxbury as part of our
commitment to strengthening Boston’s
neighborhoods through historic
preservation.
Photo by Derek Lumpkins
Watch, listen, and enjoy as Berklee
College of Music brings world-class
musicians to perform traditional
and contemporary jazz in one of
Boston’s most beautiful parks.
Booths set up by ArtROX! artists
contribute to the festive atmosphere
while a live painter creates an
original piece inspired by the music.
Visitors are advised to arrive early
with a blanket and a light meal to
enjoy this special summer highlight.
AUGUST 2, 5PM-7PM
HIGHLAND PARK
(Rain location: Roxbury
Community College)
JAZZ AT
THE FORT
In partnership with
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15th Annual
BERKLEE
BEANTOWN
JAZZ FESTIVAL
FREE OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
September 26, 2015
beantownjazz.org
Photo courtesy of the Isabella
Stewart Gardner Museum
Start autumn with an evening
of jazz. Participate in a colorful
studio activity, sip champagne
by the courtyard, and explore
art and music connections in
the galleries.
Jazz historians will also be in
the Living Room to lead talks
and share stories from the oral
history project related to the
High Notes of Jazz Roxbury
walking tour.
SEPTEMBER 17, 5:30-9PM
ISABELLA STEWART
GARDNER MUSEUM
THIRD THURSDAY:
ROXBURY & JAZZ
In partnership with
Stop by Discover Roxbury’s booth
between performances to meet
our staff, pick up information
about Roxbury Open Studios, and
find out what’s happening at the
ArtROX! Hub in Dudley Square.
We will also offer 30-minute
versions of the High Notes of
Jazz Roxbury walking tour hourly
from 2pm-5pm.
SEPTEMBER 26, 12-6PM
COLUMBUS AVE
LOWER ROXBURY
(weather permitting)
BEANTOWN
JAZZ FESTIVAL
In partnership with
Photo by Matthew Ireland
Meet dozens of artists and
craftspeople in their home studios
and at group shows around Roxbury.
Paintings, drawings, sculptures,
textiles, jewelry and other studio
crafts will be on display and
available for sale. The public is also
welcome to take part in literary
and performance arts workshops,
two growing additions to this
weekend highlighting local artists.
Artist locations and mediums will be
listed at roxburyopenstudios.org.
ROXBURY
OPEN
STUDIOS
OPENING RECEPTION
OCTOBER 2, 6-8 PM
ARTISTS ON DISPLAY
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
OCTOBER 3, 11AM-6PM
OCTOBER 4, 11AM-6PM
Featured artist Barrington Edwards
Photo by Derek Lumpkins
Food with
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with purpose.
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Call 617-939-6837
get lit
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150+
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Celebrate the essence of Roxbury
with guests from across Greater
Boston. This signature annual
event includes a silent auction
featuring art and gift packages,
A Taste of Roxbury reception
catered by area restaurants, and
opportunities to network with
peers and community leaders.
HEART OF
THE HUB
2014 Roxbury Puddingstone Awardees:
Michael Bivins, Kay Bourne, Ekua Holmes
Photo by Don West
Before the close of the evening,
we honor individuals with the
Roxbury Puddingstone Awards
for their extraordinary and
tireless efforts to highlight and
preserve Roxbury’s physical and
cultural assets.
OCTOBER 29, 6PM-9PM
HIBERNIAN HALL
184 DUDLEY ST
DUDLEY SQUARE
the ArtMobile
sparc! the ArtMobile is a retrofitted van
fully equipped with art supplies that brings
innovative and intergenerational art and design
programs to the community. sparc! is an
initiative of the Center for Art and Community
Partnerships at MassArt. sparc! works closely
with neighborhood organizations, schools,
and businesses to partner in events, nurture
community relationships and share resources.
Through art and design initiatives sparc! the
ArtMobile is a vibrant part of the vitalization
of Mission Hill, Roxbury, and beyond.
For more information contact:
Ekua Holmes, Director
ph. 617-879-7330
email. [email protected]
igniting art and design in the neighborhood
Visit our blog:
www.sparctheartmobile.com
The Center for Art and Community Partnerships cultivates innovative, sustainable
relationships with the broader community to explore and expand the relevance of
art in public life. www.massart.edu/cacp
Buy in the ‘Bury and support
local merchants during the
holidays. Our annual holiday
gift show features artists and
craftspeople selling original and
high quality fine art, handmade
crafts, clothing, glassware,
beauty products, jewelry, and
other goods fitting a variety of
budgets, sizes, and tastes.
HOLIDAY
GIFT
SHOW
Performances by musicians,
a visit by Santa, and food
samplings will enrich your
shopping experience and add to
the sense of community.
NOV 28-DEC 24
ArtROX! HUB
22 WARREN ST
DUDLEY SQUARE
Photo by Derek Lumpkins
www.tjx.com
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Discover Roxbury.