Lakeville Arts Council plans a 2006 Cultural Presentation Series at the Lakeville Library April through September.
An Evening of Poetry is planned as well as a variety of other workshops and educational activities at the new public library in Lakeville. The 2006 Cultural Presentation Series sponsored by the Lakeville Arts Council will be offered from spring through summer at the new library. All of the events are family oriented and are being presented to the citizens of Lakeville and its surrounding communities as an opportunity to experience the cultural talents from across the state.
The series will begin during the school vacation week on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at 2PM in the children’s room when Edward Cope will present "Reading is Magic". Mr. Cope's presentation is 45 minutes of interactive magic using volunteers with reading as the essential emphasis. This program is designed for children of all ages and their families. Mr. Cope strives to instill and increase the reading, retention and comprehension levels of young readers as well as inspire children of all age levels to become avid readers.
An Evening of Poetry is planned for April 26, 2006 in the meeting room of the library at 7PM. The three poets scheduled are Sheila Twyman, Linda Thayer and Frank Miller. They will read their poetry and answer questions regarding how they write their poetry as well explain where the ideas come from. Refreshments will also be served.
May 11, 2006, from 5:30-7:30PM, Gregory Maichak, a professional award-winning pastel artist will present a two hour art workshop, an introduction to the art of pastels for teens, adults and seniors. Participants will enjoy the benefits of using professional grade pastels and papers of all varieties. Mr. Maichak will demonstrate pastel techniques and show participants original pastel paintings to unveil the process from beginning to end.
There will be a pottery demonstration on June 8, 6:30-7:30PM by David Kraemer, a Lakeville resident. Mr. Kraemer will set up his potter’s wheel giving everyone that comes to the demonstration a chance to see it, feel the clay and ask him questions about his craft. This will be a unique opportunity to experience this unique craft.
July 13, 2006, the Southcoast Historical Association of Berkley will present Colonial Life in the 18th Century to students aged 14 years and older and their families. The Association uses original and historically accurate artifacts. Two members of the Southcoast Historical Association come dressed in period clothing to present the audience with an overview of life in 18th century New England. Special emphasis will be placed on events leading up to and during the American Revolution…even life on July 4, 1776. Emphasis is also placed on the status of women and children, their legal rights and roles in society during this time period.
John Porcino from Amherst, Massachusetts, will bring an afternoon of "Celebrations of Story and Songs" August 3, 2006, at 2PM in the meeting room. John brings audiences the gifts of laughter, wisdom and insight with his special talent for storytelling through story, song and music. He uses musical instruments from around the world, creating joy with tricks and a playful touch of audience participation.
August 17, 2006, at 2PM in the Children’s Room there will be a unique presentation of "Earth Rhythms: Songs & Stories" by Davis Bates that celebrates and teaches environmental awareness and responsibility. Mr. Bates is an award-winning performer who will share participatory stories and songs designed to amuse and inspire the audience, to create a feeling of community, and to encourage reading and awareness of the natural world in families. This program will include creation stories, fairy tales, folktales, international folk songs, and contemporary children’s songs and family stories.
The Cultural Presentation Series will come to a close September 12 with a Grant Writing Workshop. This workshop, will be especially interesting for anyone who is interested in arts and culture and who might have a project they want funded. Participants will learn how to write a grant and will be led by Sara Ewing, a representative of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Statewide, local cultural councils like Lakeville will have distributed more than $1.9 million in 2005. The MCC Grants support an enormous range of grass-roots activities: concerts, exhibitions, radio and video productions, field trips for schoolchildren, after-school youth programs, writing workshops, historical preservation efforts, lectures, First Night celebrations, nature and science education programs for families and town festivals. Information and forms are available on-line at www.massculturalcouncil.org, and are due Oct. 15, 2006.
The Lakeville Arts Council will also sponsor an Open Studio May 13. Lakeville Artists with many different artistic talents will open their studios to demonstrate and to sell their crafts. There will be maps available and some crafters at the Historic Town Hall at the crossroads of Rte 105 & 18 as well a drawing for prizes and so much more. Be sure to check the Lakeville Town website (www.lakevillema.org ) or the Arts Council’s new web log ( http://lakevillearts.blogspot.com ) and this paper for additional details in the coming months.
And don’t forget the 2nd Annual Arts & Music Festival scheduled for Sept 29 and 30. Details on this event will follow soon.