September 2010
ARTSNEWS
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L/A Arts Season is about to get underway. We have a lot of activity happening over the next 30+ days. Read on, then come out and enjoy the many offerings of L/A Arts.

Special Thanks to our Season Sponsors and Media Partners:

Androscoggin Bank

Mechanics Savings Bank

DownEast Magazine

LA Magazine

Sun Journal

Gleason Media Services

 We'll be mailing out our Season Brochure within the week, let us know if you want to have one mailed to you. Contact L/A Arts via phone (207) 782-7228 or email: drumm@laarts.org

L/A Arts DownStage Festival

L/A Arts is offering a festival of theater, music and readings at The DownStage to complement the many activities that the Dempsey Challenge will be hosting at the beginning of October. Each DownStage offering relates to the theme of inspiration and hope through performance.

Just a reminder, enter The DownStage from Canal Street Alley, just off the first block of Pine Street in Lewiston. Parking is for free in the Camden National Bank Parking Lot, at the corner of Pine and Canal Street.

L/A Arts DownStage Festival is sponsored by Platz Associates

The Man with the Flower in His Mouth
September 22nd, 24th at 7:30 pm & September 26th at 2:30 pm

 

A Play in One -Act. The anonymous observation of the life of others is one man’s way of understanding his own life, once death has left its ‘calling card’. This is a new adaptation and translation of the Luigi Pirandello work; directed by our very own Andrew Harris

Performance Sponsor: Austin Associates, P.A.

Advanced Tickets: $10 ($2 more at the door)

PURCHASE TICKETS

 

Musica Nuova
September 23rd at 7:30 pm

 

Join us for an evening of exceptional classical performances presented by artists Scott Lemire & Amanda Keil of the Boston based Musica Nuova & guest artist ‘Bates Own’, Seth Warner. An evening most rare to include music of the lute and theorbo, a selection of songs, solos and duos from the late renaissance and early baroque ranging from the dramatic beginnings of early Italian opera to the delicate art of the French air de couer and bawdy English songs.

Advanced Tickets: $10 ($2 more at the door)

PURCHASE TICKETS

 

A Romp through Poetry & Prose  to Lift the Spirit
September 25th at 7:30 pm

Join us for an evening of fun poetry & prose. The Professional Actors from Portland Stage Company, “The Affiliate Artists’ present readings with musical accompaniment from Lindsey Montana.

Advanced Tickets: $10 ($2 more at the door)

PURCHASE TICKETS

 

Drawing with Your Soul, a Touch Drawing Workshop
October 9, from 10 am to 4 pm

Given by Helen Warren, artist, educator & healer, this full day workshop explores a playful yet profound process through which images flow forth from our deepest selves. It provides opportunity for relaxation, reflection and inspiration for the artist in each of us. No experience necessary, only a willingness to open to the magic!!!!

 

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Learn more about Touch Drawing at: www.creativespiral.net/touch_drawing.htm or www.touchdrawing.com.

download flier (pdf)

Workshop Fee: $85, includes all materials.

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Gallery 5

Colors of Hope
August 27 - October 9, 2010

This inspirational exhibit is mounted in conjunctions with The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen. If you missed the opening (or even if you made it) stop by the Gallery to see some amazing pieces of art.

 

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Meet the Artist Talk:

Friday, September 17th, 6 - 7pm
John Girouard, Susan Guthrie, David Hill, Sara Karam

 

Gallery Hours:

T, W, Th, F, S: 5 - 8pm

and by appointment with L/A Arts

(207) 782-7228

 

Location: 49 Lisbon St, Lewiston, Me

 

ATTENTION ARTISTS: Submission Deadline for WHITEOUT is September 26.

download guidelines & submission form

 

Special Thanks to G5 Sponsors:

FUEL Restaurant - Gallery Underwriter

Central Distributors - Season Sponsor

Spiller's - Exhibit Sponsor (Colors of Hope)

LA Magazine - Media Sponsor

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NEW Androscoggin Area Events Calendar

The "New Calendar" is available for viewing on line as well as in hand. It lists over 300 events taking place from September 2010 through May 2011, presented by 14 different organizations. Stop by the office for your hard copy. We've made some tweaks that we think make the calendar easier to use plus we've renamed it "The Androscoggin Area Events Calendar" to better reflect the many events taking place throughout the greater LA Area.  Tell us what you think . . .

view Androscoggin Area Events Calendar on line

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Facebook

We're there and we'd love for you to be L/A Arts  "friend" on Facebook.   L/A Arts Facebook Page &  L/A Arts Gallery 5

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Area Arts: Links

Androscoggin Area Arts Calendar 2010-11 online

Androscoggin Area Events Calendar 2010 - 11 Presenting Organizations

·         Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce

·         Auburn Public Library

·         Bates College

·         Bates College Museum of Art

·         Community Little Theatre

·         The Dempsey Challenge

·         Franco-American Heritage Center

·         L/A Arts

·         L/A Arts Gallery 5

·         LA It's Happening Here

·         Lewiston Public Library

·         Maine Music Society

·         Midcoast Symphony Orchestra

·         The Public Theatre

·         USM, Lewiston-Auburn College

Other Great Arts & Culture Links

·         Androscoggin Bank Colisee

·         Androscoggin Dance

·         Androscoggin Historical Society

·         Androscoggin Valley Community Orchestra

·         Androscoggin Land Trust

·         Auburn Community Band

·         Auburn Parks and Rec. Dept.

·         Androscoggin Valley Community Orchestra

·         Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

·         Bates Dance Festival

·         City of Auburn

·         City of Lewiston

·         Fishbones American Grill

·         FUEL

·         Great Falls Forum

·         Gritty McDuff's (Auburn)

·         Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch

·         Holly's Own Deli

·         King's Bridge Theatre

·         Lamey Wellehan Shoes

·         Lewiston Auburn Magazine

·         Lewiston Department of Recreation

·         Museum L-A

·         Pleasant Note Coffee House

·         Poland Spring Preservation Society

·         She Doesn't Like Guthries (myspace)

·         Theater at Monmouth

Know of another arts or cultural link in the Lewiston Auburn area? Let us know and we'll certainly consider adding it to the list.

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So that's what we're working on at L/A Arts. We hope to see you soon !!!

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