Greetings!
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the monthly 119 Gallery newsletter! In this issue (and of course, every issue thereafter) you'll find all you need to know about our events and how to get involved. Whether it's our volunteer awareness night 'First Impression,' or the free form jazz of The Josh Jefferson Trio, we've got something for everyone.
Hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Mira Allen
119 Gallery
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'An Alternate Reality'
A visual and musical journey with Lola Danza And Friends
 Oct 4, 8 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. Singer and songwriter Lola Danza is coming to 119 Gallery this October to treat her audience to a voice the Boston Herald calls "stunning...
with almost ethereal
clarity." Danza's jazz inspired vocals will be accompanied by Wes Brown on Bass, Dave Ross on guitar, Nat Mugarero on drums and Jeff Galindo on trombone. The gallery's own Walter Wright will be providing wall to wall projection visuals. "We will have video imaging surround the audience," says Danza, "with the band surrounding the audience as well. The band will be part of the visual audience this way- The audience will feel as if they are in an alternate reality. It will be as if time has stopped and the outside world no longer exhists and they are consumed only by the present moment." |
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'Zine Art'
An exhibition of independent media
 Oct 14- Nov 6, Reception Nov 1, 3 p.m.119 Gallery will exhibit 'zines from several corners of the country showcasing everything that this ultimate  form of free media has to offer. 'Zines, short for magazine, are independently created publications that forgo the glossy celebrity banter to focus on alternative thoughts and ideas. The tools used to create 'zines haven't changed much over the last decades- glue sticks, staples and photocopy machines are still the tools wielded by zine makers. They like it that way. We'll have several zines on hand to peruse and purchase- covering everything from art to radical feminism
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Salvation Army Benefit Show
Local bands come together for greater good
"In the current economic climate everyone is feeling the squeeze," says Major Everett Henry of the Salvation Army, "In recent weeks the request for food assistance is up as much as 45 percent over last year, with the cost of food doubling as well."
That's why local bands xQuicksilverx, Scare Don't Fear, Forever The Fallen, Spieslikeus, and Astronomer have decided to hold a benefit show for Salvation Army. 25 percent of the door fees will be donated. The show will be filmed and aired on Comcast channel 8. Doors open at 8 p.m. all ages. $8 or $6 with three non perishable food items.
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About
119 Gallery promotes contemporary and new media art, innovative ideas
and cutting-edge techniques with rich and diverse programs of
exhibitions, performances and community-based arts services. We
welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and means to explore and
experience new, innovative art.
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October Calendar- Events At A Glance
Friends Of Photography Exhibition
Tues Sept 30-Sat Oct 11, Free
A group exhibit from the photography department at UMASS Lowell.
Random Access Theater
Wed Oct 1, 8 p.m. $5 donation
A live video art performance of roads and trails. Music by 2KJB.
Lola Danza
Sat Oct 4, 8 p.m. $10 donation
A multimedia performance featuring the voice of Lola Danza, Wes Brown on bass, Dave Ross on guitar, Nat Mugarero on drums, Jeff Galindo on trombone and Walter Wright on video.
First Impressions
Thu Oct 9, 7 p.m. Free
A night of mingling for folks who have interest in supporting the 119 Gallery's mission. There will be music, food, video, food and a screen printing booth. Bring t-shirts!
Avenue A
Fri Oct 10, 7 p.m. $5
Mike Ryan on acoustic guitar, Jay Fauvel on bass, Katie Bickford on piano, Alex Matusiak on drums.
Josh Jefferson Trio
Sat Oct 11, 8 p.m. $10 Donation
Free form jazz. Josh Jefferson on sax, John Voight on bass and John Lovisi on drums.
'Zine' Exhibition
Tue Oct 14-Sat Nov 8, Reception Nov 1, 3 p.m.
A showcase of several local and nationally renowned 'zine creators. Lounge in a parlor style setting to peruse and purchase independently produced publications.
Salvation Army Benefit Show
Fri Oct 17, 8 p.m. $8 or $6 with three non perishable food items. Featuring: xQuicksilverx, Astronomer, Forever The Fallen, Spies Like Us, Scare Don't Fear
2nd Annual Drag Nation Halloween Ball
Sat Oct 18, 8 p.m.
Drag fashion show and cabaret.
Illusion Of Safety
Wed Oct 22, 8 p.m.
Dan Burke and others featuring electronic synthesis, computer composition and manipulation, musical reference.
Birdorgan
Fri Oct 24, 8 p.m. $10
A multimedia performance featuring Marc Bisson on tabletop guitar, DeiX on vocals, Mike Fun on analog synth, Mike Dailey on drums and Walter Wright on analog synth and video.
Hollywood Lies, Beneath The Sheets, Stay, Life On Hold
Sat Oct 25, 8 p.m.
Produced by Mat Barletta
BRNG Touch
Sun Oct 26, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
$75/$50 non-members/members
Jessica Rylan holds a workshop on building a touch sensitive version of the Flower Electronics battery powered noise generator. Participants will leave with a fully functional, expressive musical instrument
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