DC:JAZZ:Around My Way: East River Jazz presents Carl Grubbs Ensemble

East River Jazz
presents
Carl Grubbs Ensemble in concert

Sunday June 26 2011 | 4 PM

Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique

$25 day of event | Online $20 advance sales and a limited number of $15 “Early Bird” tickets available.
Catered Lite-Fare Included

Carl Grubbs, saxophones
Steve Novosel, bass
Eric Allen, drums

Carl Grubbs
A 2009 Recipient of the Maryland Sawyers Baker Award, Baltimore Magazine voted “2009 Best Musician – Jazz” and the Rosa Pryor Scholarship Fund 2009 Award, Carl Grubbs performs on alto, soprano and tenor saxophones. He is also a composer, educator and recording artist. A native of Philadelphia, he received early extensive training from John Coltrane.

Carl Grubbs is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Contemporary Arts Inc., a nonprofit arts organization. The organization’s programs Summer Activity Extraordinaire (SAX):Music and Dance Camp and Summer Arts Academy, provides music and dance education to youth ages 4 – 17 in the Baltimore metropolitan area. A member of the MSAC Artist in Education program, Carl has twice been the recipient of the MSAC/Maryland Traditions award as a jazz master, working with an apprentice to pass on the traditions of improvised jazz music.

Steve Novosel

Bassist Steve Novosel, who began his jazz career in 1961 while stationed in the Washington DC area, has performed with just about every major jazz artist playing and recording with Andrew White, Roland Kirk, Stanley Cowell, David “Fathead” Newman and Eddie Harris. He has performed with Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, Hank Jones, Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Sonny Rollins, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Harry “Sweets” Edison, James Moody, Archie Shepp and Blue Mitchell. Steve is also in great demand as an accompanist for singers; he has played with everyone from Billy Eckstine, Joe Williams and Donny Hathaway to Anita O’Day, Roberta Flack, Betty Carter and Shirley Horn.

DC:JAZZ:ART: Thinking About Jazz – John Coltrane – June 25th, 1-3pm

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THINKING ABOUT JAZZ

A regular conversation about the meaning
and significance of jazz in our time

John Coltrane

Life & Legacy

Saturday, June 25th, 1-3pm

Westminster Church

400 I Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Free Admission

John Coltrane

Coltrane is one of the true giants of jazz who has embedded jazz into our consciousness as the powerful art form it is. Born in Hamlet, N.C., raised in Highpoint, he later moved to Philadelphia before a stint in the service. Soon after, Coltrane took his place on the world stage as a jazz master nurtured along with important and productive collaborations with others like Miles and Monk.

This session will present a stimulating presentation of Coltrane and his influence on jazz and American culture at large. Presenters include Fred Joiner, a published poet and student of Coltrane’s legacy who will present elements of current scholarship on Coltrane as well as some vintage footage of the master at work. Paul Carr, a D.C. jazz great himself who has studied Coltrane’s music and made it an important part of his own artistry, will demonstrate some of the nuance of Coltrane’s style. Paul directs the Jazz Academy Orchestra, his youth jazz project as well as the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival; he also performs regularly at Jazz Night at Westminster.

Thinking About Jazz is a bi-monthly presentation and discussion on select topics concerning our great art form of jazz. It is a FREE event; refreshments, door prizes and great conversation are always provided.

Presented by

Southwest Renaissance Development Corporation

400 I Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024

202.484.7700

DC:ART:Around My Way: Two New Exhibits Open This Friday (6/10/2011) @ Honfleur Gallery & The Gallery at Vivid

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DOCUMENTS alternative guide to dc underground

by Ayodamola Okunseinde & Yulia Graham

Opening: June 10, 6-8pm

Exhibition Dates: June 10 – July 22, 2011

DOCUMENTS: alternative guide to dc underground is a collaborative project between Ayodamola Okunseinde and Yulia Graham investigating subjects of identity through photographic and physically interactive portraits. Based on the likenesses of artists from the DC metro area, the objective of this project is to chronicle connections between artists, their environment, personalities and work through portraiture. The pieces in DOCUMENT range from black & white digital prints to installations where the audience in directed to play a part in the presentation of the portraits. The collective works of the project also serves as a selected educational archive of the dc underground art scene in the recent years.

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Wavelengths

Curated by microWave project

Jessica Braiterman

Gretchen Schermerhorn

Yasmin Spiro

Alexandra Radocchio Zealand

Opening: June 10, 7-9pm

Exhibition Dates: June 10 – July 22, 2011

Honfleur Gallery presents Wavelengths, an exhibition of four installation artists, curated by microWave project. These four artists have been invited to create installations throughout the gallery’s two-story space, based on their interpretation of the word “wavelength.” In addition to this exhibition, we will have a hands-on community installation project to help raise awareness and funds for those affected by Japan’s recent Tsunami and Earthquake disaster.

DC:ART:Around My Way: More June Happenings in Anacostia

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DOCUMENTS alternative guide through dc underground

by Ayodamola Okunseinde & Yulia Graham

Opening: June 10, 6-8pm

Exhibition Dates: June 10 – July 22, 2011

DOCUMENTS: alternative guide to dc underground is a collaborative project between Ayodamola Okunseinde and Yulia Graham investigating subjects of identity through photographic and physically interactive portraits. Based on the likenesses of artists from the DC metro area, the objective of this project is to chronicle connections between artists, their environment, personalities and work through portraiture. The pieces in DOCUMENT range from black & white digital prints to installations where the audience in directed to play a part in the presentation of the portraits. The collective works of the project also serves as a selected educational archive of the dc underground art scene in the recent years.

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Wavelengths

Curated by microWave project

Jessica Braiterman (PA)

Gretchen Schermerhorn (DC)

Yasmin Spiro (NYC)

Alexandra Radocchio Zealand (DC)

Opening: June 10, 7-9pm

Exhibition Dates: June 10 – July 22, 2011

Honfleur Gallery presents Wavelengths, an exhibition of four installation artists, curated by microWave project. These four artists have been invited to create installations throughout the gallery’s two-story space, based on their interpretation of the word "wavelength." In addition to this exhibition, we will have a hands-on community installation project to help raise awareness and funds for those affected by Japan’s recent Tsunami and Earthquake disaster.

Arch’s Art Residency Program

Welcome to our summer residents! Look for these artists in Anacostia throughout the summer as they undertake new projects in the Historic District. ARCH’s Residency Program is funded by the NEA.

Mei-Mei Chang

Thomas Sayers Ellis

Khadijah Queen

Honfleur’s Fifth Annual East of the River Exhibition

The exhibition will run from August 5- September 9th 2011, with an opening reception, free and open to the public August 5th at 7pm. Many thanks to our panel of judges: Stephen Bennett Phillips, Renee Stout and Susana Raab. EOR exhibit is funded by the NEA and DCCAH.

Announcing the selected artists:

Jon Malis

Deborah Terry

Marlon Normon

Jonathan Edwards

Lark Catoe-Emerson

Danielle Scruggs

June 2-30 : Knowledge Commons DC: taught anywhere for everyone by anyone

A free school for thinkers, doers, tinkerers and those passionate about something, anything and everything. During June 2011, cross-disciplinary, all-ages classes will be taught by and for DC’s residents throughout the entire city. Galleries, houses, cafes, grocery stores, museums, parks, and kitchens will serve as school houses for a month of classes. Honfleur Gallery will be welcoming several of the classes throughout the month. See http://knowledgecommonsdc.org/ for the schedule, and keep checking back!

June 3-5 : Arts on the Avenue at Blank Space SE, 1922 MLK JR Ave SE

Blank Space SE will host Arts on the Avenue during the weekend of June 3rd- 5th. The free event will feature five local visual artists – Melanie Douglass, J’Nell Jordan, Johnnie Bess, Art by Liz and Greg Slade. The exhibit will open Friday afternoon and run until Sunday afternoon. The Friday evening opening reception will be co-hosted by the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts. Saturday’s schedule will include an afternoon discussion on art collecting, including a framing workshop as well as musical presentation curated by WPFW Midday Jazz host and Blank Space SE neighbor, Keanna Faircloth. The evening will culminate with a poetry extravaganza hosted by Gowri K. Sunday afternoon guests are encouraged to join the "Meet the Artists" panel discussion and learn about their practice and process. Learn more and please RSVP for the reception at www.maceopiques.com

Darren Smith’s exhibit at Alliance Française of Washington

While Paris Burns is handmade photomosaics by Darren Smith is exhibiting at the Alliance Française of Washington until June 29th.

Chris Lawson’s exhibit at the Wind Up Space

Leviticus Lockjaw ~ analog collages by Chris Lawson presented at the Wind Up Space in Baltimore, last day to view is July 1st.

New Deadline for ART BEHIND THE ART : Call to Photographers

In collaboration with Silent Code Features, The ARCH Social Arts Project (ASAP,) a project of the ARCH Development Corporation, is pleased to announce a call to photographers to be part of an exciting exhibition capturing the spirit of the film industry in Washington, D.C. and surrounding the metro area. ASAP is seeking photographic film stills and behind the scenes photography for exhibition on September 2011. This exhibition will coincide with the 1st Annual East of the River Film Festival at the ARC throughout Labor Day weekend. More details: http://bit.ly/kIqa6K

DC:ART: MAY 11 at 6pm: Lecture by Phillips Postdoctoral Fellow Makeda Best

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CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN ART
Image: Frances Benjamin Johnston with camera on balcony of Treasury Building, Washington, D.C., 1888. Photographer Unknown. Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-91952.

MAY 11, 6pm
CENTER STUDIO
LECTURE BY PHILLIPS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW MAKEDA BEST

What a Woman Can Do With a Camera: The Art and Work of Frances Benjamin Johnston

Over her long career, photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) produced a broad array of works. In addition to running a successful portrait studio in Washington, D.C., she worked on projects ranging from a pictorial survey of Washington, D.C. public schools to an extensive study of Southern architecture.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Residence Makeda Best examines the photographer’s early work, writings about photography in conjunction with contemporary art and debates about the role of women in society. She also outlines Johnston’s singular creative vision that combined exploring the distinct rhetorical strategies of photography and the creative possibilities of the social document.

By donation

Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Center for the Study of Modern Art are in partnership with the George Washington University

Image: Frances Benjamin Johnston with camera on balcony of Treasury Building, Washington, D.C., 1888. Photographer Unknown. Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-91952.

MD: ART: All Things Are Possible In May At Pyramid Atlantic

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May 2011 Newsletter
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Exhibit Event: Opening Reception
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm,
Place: Washington Printmakers Gallery @ Pyramid Atlantic 8230 Georgia Avenue

Join WPG member artist Jenny Freestone for the opening reception of her solo exhibition featuring her latest prints on display.

Image Credit: Jenny Freestone

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Meet the Artists These are great opportunities to hear from the artists themselves about their creative process as well as get a look at some of their latest work.

Event: Artist Talk
Date: Thursday, May 12
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue, Main Classroom

Keyholder Artist in Residence Lincoln Mudd was very busy this Spring working on his paper sculpture project. He will show off his work and give a talk about what his residency has been like.

Event: Artist Talk
Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue, Washington Printmaker’s Gallery

Join May solo exhibition artist Jenny Freestone for a short talk/demo followed by an informal Q&A session and time to view her work.
Event: Artist Talk
Date: Saturday, May 21
Time: Noon – 1 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue, Main Classroom

Meet former Washington Redskin & New York Jet George Nock. George is an accomplsihed sculptor who will be in the studios as part of the Ernie Barnes Artist in Residence Program sponsored by the NFL Players Association. Come meet him and check out what he has created while at Pyramid.

Image Credit:George Nock

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Come Visit Us At Fenton Street Market! Date: Every Saturday, Beginning April 30 – October 29
Time:
9 am to 3 pm
Place: Downtown Silver Spring, Corner of Ellsworth Drive & Fenton on the Plaza
Free & Open To The Public!

We are at the Fenton Street Market along with other fabulous artists and crafters. Look for our booth and say hello to us.

Every week there’s something different at the Fenton Street Market, an outdoor market in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, that celebrates Silver Spring’s diverse and eclectic community.

Image Credit: Fenton Street Market

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Art-making Happy Hours At Pyramid Work along side fellow artists at our monthly group “open studios”. All groups are $10 for members and $20 for non-members each.

Please note: Unless indicated, instruction is not provided. Participants must have experience using the equipment. If you are a beginner, please look at our Instruction page for information on our one-on-one workshops. Also, for individual hourly rental information please visit our rental page for details.

Letterpress Happy Hour on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 7 – 9 pm. For information, please contact our Letterpress Associates at letterpress.

Screenprinting Society on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7 – 9 pm. Instruction is provided. Participants should contact Marty Ittner or <a href=”mailto:rebeccadorykatz beforehand so they know what to bring and expect. For details, please contact Screenprinting Associate, Rebecca Katz or Marty Ittner.

Papermaking Society on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 6 – 8 pm. For details contact Associate Papermaker, Elizabeth Parthum.

Book Circle every Wednesday from 7 – 9 pm. For details contact Bookbinding Associate, Patty Lee.

Print Shop Happy Hour on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 7 – 9 pm. For details and to RSVP contact Printshop associate Jake Muirhead at printshop

Block Print Happy Hour on the first and third Thursday of the month from 7 – 9 pm. Begins July 15. For details and to RSVP contact Relief printmaking associate Sabeth Jackson at blockprintpa.

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Learn To Upcyle Do you have an old pair of jeans, curtains or tablecloth you can’t bear to part with but are too embarrassed to show off in mixed company?

With a few snips and a little bit of stitching, sew a skirt that will fit your body better than ready to wear garments. Once you’ve constructed your garment, you’ll stamp, paint, stitch and add other embellishments to your skirt to create a unique piece of wearable art.

This class is great for all levels of experience. Hand sewing and machine sewing experience is helpful but not
required.

Click here to learn more about this class and others

Image Credit: Mr. Killmousky

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Nothings Say Happy Birthday Like Letterpress
These birthday cards, designed and printed by members our talented letterpress community, are available for purchase. All proceeds from the sales will go towards funding Pyramid’s facilities and programs.

Check out the previews of birthday cards on the Pyramid Letterpress blog!

Click here to purchase letterpressed birthday cards for someone you love.

Image Credit: Marty Ittner

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Playback Theatre in the Gallery Date: Saturday, May 28
Time: 8 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue

Tickets: $15 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off)

Playback Theatre is an original form of improvisational theatre in which audience or group members tell stories from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot.

Synergy in Action, led by Artistic Director Kimberly Rattley is a playback theatre company located in Washington, DC that performs regularly at Pyramid Atlantic. The company consists of a diverse group of artists from the DC Metro Area committed to building healthy communities one story at a time.

Image Credit: International Playback Theatre

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What Happens When A Book Club Goes To the Drive In? Date: Saturday, May 14
Time: 8 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue

The Cavalcade of Schlock is what happens.

Visit Cavalcade of Schlock to find out more about this month’s theme.

Questions or to purchase tickets, email micah

Image Credit: Cavalcade of Sclock

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Cutting Edge Music in the Gallery Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 8:30 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue
Cost: $10 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off)

PAS, STYLUS, and Tag Cloud. Click here for concert info

Date: Sunday, May 15
Time: 8 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue
Cost: $10 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off)

Loud Objects, Phillip Stearns, jamie allen’s circuitMusic, Kazuhiro Jo, TL0741. Click here for more info

Date: Saturday, May 21
Time: 8 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue
Cost: $10 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off)

The Red Masque, Mary Kavalauskas, Nine Violet Strings. Click here for concert info

Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 8 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue
Cost: $10 at the door (show your membership card to receive 10% off)

Rapoon, id m theft able, Promute, Gastric Female Reflex, Insect Factor
Click here for concert info

All music presented by DC Sonic Circuits. DC Sonic Circuits seeks to expose audiences to cutting edge contemporary music that defies genres, and offer artists new platforms to present their music and opportunities to network and collaborate with artists from around the world.

Image Credit: DC Sonic Circuits

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ArtSpring Spotlight: Cherrybox Studios You will find the work of Cherrybox (pictured at left) as well as prints, pottery, jewelry and more at ArtSpring.

ArtSpring, the Pyramid Atlantic Community Arts Store, is located at 921 Ellsworth Drive (directly above Potbellys).

Come check out the new digs, come browse, come buy, just come already.

Image Credit: CherryBox Studios

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