Author Archives: Dick

Editorial: Stimulus not Stimulating

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Dick

The Arts should uplift us in times of trouble and they do. Sometimes the Arts also need to clothe the Emperor. Or to point out that he is naked.

This is one of those times. Continue reading →

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ArtBits – February 12, 2009

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Dick

HAPPY BIRTHDAY That is either an attention getter or a showstopper. This week contains some important birthdays of people in the arts: Jules Verne on Sunday, Thomas Alva Edison on Tuesday, and Abraham Lincoln today. Read more…  BOOTLEGGING A JUG … Continue reading →

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ArtBits – February 5, 2009

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Dick

BOTH ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM Chow!Bella presents PoJazz. The tour continues at the Trout River Traders tomorrow. PoJazz is an eclectic entanglement of poetry and jazz. Read more…  ART ON THE WALLS The Artist In Residence Gallery features Leeza Mossey, … Continue reading →

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ArtBits – January 29, 2009

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Dick

Did you make your snow angels? POJAZZING Mark your calendars. Chow!Bella and the Trout River Traders each present the mini-tour of PoJazz next week. Read more… ARTS OPENING: BUILDING COMMUNITY The Catamount Arts Center presents Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon … Continue reading →

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ArtBits – January 22, 2009

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Dick

      Take an art class this winter and discover the possibilities. CREATIVE ECONOMY = MORE ARTS?       President Barack Obama entered office on Tuesday with the first-ever presidential arts platform. His priorities include his proposals to create an Artists Corps … Continue reading →

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ArtBits – January 15, 2009

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Dick

ON STAGE LIVE       There is a Family Dance Contra Dance with Fiddleheads in Jericho and the Lincoln Inn has Big Spike Bluegrass. The Village Tavern hosts Open Mic. The regular Music Session continues. Cambridge Arts Council holds community dances. … Continue reading →

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