Wednesday was the first of the month. Rent was due. Unemployment claims for Massachusetts were 329,000 over the last two weeks. That's ... 4.8% of the entire population of Massachusetts, and 9% of the workforce, newly out of a job, right … [Read more...]
House Committee Proposes More Than 50% Cut To Arts
BOSTON, April 9, 2014— Statement by Matt Wilson, MASSCreative Executive Director on House Ways and Means Committee Recommended Funding of the Massachusetts Cultural Council in FY15 State Budget: “We are deeply disappointed with the House … [Read more...]
Solar Street Performance Vehicle
For years, we've talked about some kind of solar/energy show in Harvard Square. Tom is the "only political show" in the Square. In the daytime, he does sing-a-longs with the kids and at night he does his political shows on hemp … [Read more...]
Barney Frank and The Huntington’s vibrant “Ruined”
In short, the play is heavy - no melodrama here. It focuses on rape, genital mutilation, and how war breeds horrific violence against girls and women. "Savvy business woman Mama Nadi knows how to survive in the midst of the Congo … [Read more...]
Sunday Plans?
My previous post finally disappeared. Many thanks to all the recommends that kept it up and visible for so long. :) Here is the information again: On Sunday April 11th at 8 pm, the Dudley House Orchestra will be playing in Sanders … [Read more...]
Mass. arts organizations pick up a million bucks in stimulus money
MASSACHUSETTS Aspect, Inc. Brookline, MA $25,000 CATEGORY: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act FIELD/DISCIPLINE: Literature Association of Independents in Radio, Inc. Dorchester, MA $50,000 CATEGORY: American Recovery and … [Read more...]
Helping struggling arts organizations help themselves
Big ol' disclosure: I am a professional singer, and therefore I receive income from a number of non-profit arts organizations. In addition, my wife and I both sit on the (unpaid) boards of non-profit arts organizations. Arts … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Poetry Festival, Lowell, Oct 9-11!
Are you a poet, and don't yet know it? Okay yes, a cheesy line to start off a plug for THE COOLEST EVENT EVER IN MASSACHUSETTS, but it got your attention, didn't it? No, I am in no way affiliated with the Massachusetts Poetry Festival … [Read more...]
Third Annual Films at the Gate Rebuilds Community Through Arts, Entertainment, and Open Space
ACDC is a community-based organization serving the Asian American community of Greater Boston, with an emphasis on preserving and revitalizing Boston’s Chinatown. The annual event has become very popular with support from several non … [Read more...]
Sen. Kerry, Berkshire Brigades Creative Energy Showcase in Pittsfield, MA Friday
All events take place at Spice Restaurant, 297 North Street, Pittsfield, MA What: Informal meeting with Sen John Kerry When: 5:00 pm This is a free event that precedes the Energy Showcase. What: Berkshire Brigades Creative Energy … [Read more...]