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SUMMARY:"Weaving an Address" Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition: April 14 – June 14\, 2025\nOpening Reception  April 14\, 6PM \nThe Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition\, Weaving an Address\, curated by artist Marla McLeod. \nFor the first time\, Weaving an Address combines The Umbrella’s popular Art Ramble public art installation\, on view April 15 through October 7 at Brister’s Hill in nearby Walden Woods\, with an indoor exhibition (on view April 14 through June 14) in The Umbrella’s Allie Kussin Gallery. The exhibition features site-specific work by eight prominent Black artists combining sculpture\, fiber art\, installation and live performance inspired by little-known experiences of historical Black inhabitants of Concord and its Walden Woods. \nFeatured artists in the exhibition are Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nOutdoors\, large-scale work will be installed on Brister’s Hill\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved.Indoors at The Umbrella\, inter-related fiber artworks will weave narratives from fragmented pasts to offer a vision of how history shapes the present and influences the future. \nSupporting community activities include an opening reception on April 14\, monthly curator talks\, a processional with artist Ifé Franklin\, and participation in the town-wide Revolutionary Concordians Trading Card program. \nThis exhibition is presented as part of the Concord250 commemoration\, in partnership with The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House\, in association with Gather 2025\, a month-long exploration and celebration of fiber and textile art in Greater Boston\, and with permission of Concord Natural Resources Division. \nSee https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/Weaving for more information about special engagements\, wayfinding\, artist bios\, and background to the exhibition.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/weaving-an-address-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Concord 250,Free Events,Historical,MA250,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:The Spitfire Grill
DESCRIPTION:Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival\, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott\, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship\, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead\, she finds so much more – a second chance in a new community that she in turn transforms forever. \nThe production is helmed by award-winning Director/Choreographer Ilyse Robbins\, whose recent projects include last season’s Lizzie at The Umbrella\, Noises Off (Lyric Stage)\, and the Elliot Norton Award-winning All is Calm (Greater Boston Stage Company) among others. The show’s rich score by James Valcq and Fred Alley is marked by Americana folk rhythms\, soaring melodies\, and irresistible charm. \nPercy Talbott is a spirited young woman seeking redemption. But in the small town of Gilead\, she finds so much more. Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival\, the musical’s rich score is marked by Americana folk rhythms\, soaring melodies\, and irresistable charm. It reminds us all about the resilience of the human spirit\, the magic of new beginnings\, and the power of community. \nSays Producing Artistic Director Brian Boruta\, “The Spitfire Grill is one of those hidden gems that are rarely produced. Its focus on community\, rediscovery\, and transformation will uplift the spirit\, and its soaring score will satisfy the soul. I can’t wait for audiences to discover\, or rediscover The Spitfire Grill.” \nThe show runs Apr. 25-May 18 (press opening Sunday Apr. 27\, 3:00PM)\,  and select performances will feature engagement opportunities: \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances\nTalk Backs scheduled following select performances\nChildcare with art activities for youth ages 5-12 is available through The Umbrella’s Kid Care program for select performances \n“…soul-satisfying…freeing…penetrated by honesty and it glows.” – The New York Times \n“Soulful…the amiable country-flavored tunes and lyrics are rendered with the kind of conviction and expertise that make them transcendent…sheer nourishment.” – New York Magazine \nPresented by The Umbrella Stage Company\, Concord\, MA\, Apr 25 – May 18\, 2025. Directed by Ilyse Robbins.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-spitfire-grill/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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