The art work of Brookline Open Studios artists is being previewed in Hunneman Hall at the Brookline main library from March 18-April 22. This reception will give the public an opportunity to meet many of the artists and talk to them about their work prior to the Open Studios weekend, April 26 … Continue reading Brookline Open Studios Preview Reception
An exhibit of early 19th and 20th century artist materials from the collection of Robert Baart. Main Library, First Floor, Lobby and Emery Cases - April 15-May 29, 2014 About Robert and the collection: I'm an artist and taught painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, for decades. My interest in collecting … Continue reading Brookline Main Library – Tools of the Trade: 19th and early 20th century Artists materials
“Joy is the positive energy that arises from awareness. It’s the default setting of the balanced soul. Nothing can take joy away from you once you find it within.” * "My joy comes from connection" - 1,001 Ways to Live in The Moment, B.A. Kipfer Connection to myself, my family, my friends, my community … Continue reading Evelyn Berde Exhibit – Brookline Arts Center
Stop by the BIG theater to watch the documentary film that has been chosen by online vote. Popcorn is always provided! This month's winner is Control Room 2004 NR 83 minutes This documentary peers into the controversial and often dangerous operations of the Al Jazeera news network, an outlet that's become the most accepted … Continue reading BIG – Documentary Film Club
Fill the Void 2013. 90minutes. Rated PG. Eighteen-year-old Shira is the youngest daughter of the family and is about to bemarried off to a very promising young man of the same age. But due to an unexpected turn of events, the young Hasidic Jewish woman is pressured into an arranged levirate marriage to an older … Continue reading Senior Cinema – Coolidge Corner Library
Bibliophile Cinema is a book and movie discussion group co-sponsored by Brookline Access Television and the Brookline Public Library. Join us for monthly discussions of books and their film adaptations. Open to adults 18+. Books will be available at the Main Library one month before each screening. Read a book then watch the film at … Continue reading BIG Bibliophile Cinema Club
The Intimacy of Memory - A solo show by Nancy Marks A mixed media exhibition on death and remembrance by Boston-based artist Nancy Marks at Newbury College’s Beverly J. Tassinari Gallery. Gallery talk and discussion The Intimacy of Memory examines why people select a particular object or keepsake after someone close to them has died. Based on interviews with people … Continue reading Nancy Marks – Gallery Discussion
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"Out in the Open" an exhibit by Studios Without Walls in Riverway Park, Brookline, located across from the Longwood T Station. Studios Without Walls is a collaborative of sculptors whose temporary outdoor art stimulates dialogue about aesthetics, environment, and community. member artists: Muriel Angelil, Gail Bos, Susan Israel, Karen Klein, Bette Ann Libby, James Paradis, Maria Ritz, Kerri Schmidt, Wendy Wolf. … Continue reading Studios Without Walls – “Out in the Open”
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Exhibit: Asian Americans in Brookline; Curator: Chris Chanyasulkit May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. At 15.6% of the population, Asians are the largest and fastest-growing minority group in Brookline. The largest AAPI ethnic group is Chinese (47%), followed by Asian Indian (17%), Korean (15%) and … Continue reading Brookline Main Library – Asian Americans in Brookline
Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed April 26th, 2014 to be the “Massachusetts Day of Puppetry,” thereby recognizing the contributions of puppeteers across Massachusetts to the state’s vibrant arts and culture scene. Join us at Puppet Showplace Theatre for two performances of "Trickster Tales” by Barefoot Puppets. Showtimes are at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. An afternoon meet and … Continue reading National Day of Puppetry
