Arts Express Fall River

Location=Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

Location=Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River

He’s got some Blind Willie McTell and some Fats Waller, some Buddy Guy and some Taj Mahal. He’s got some Zora Neale Hurston and some Garrison Keillor. He’s a musician, composer, actor, director and writer.

But most importantly—Guy Davis is a bluesman. The blues permeate every corner of Davis’ creativity. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues and bringing them to as many ears as possible through the material of the great blues masters, African American stories, and his own original songs, stories and performance pieces.

Visit his website at www.guydavis.com

Opening Act: Samuel James

$20 in advance; $23 day of show

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Location=Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

Location=Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River

You could stock a crowd-pleasing jukebox with the songs Jesse Winchester has written and recorded in the last four decades – and with the better-known versions of his songs that have become hits and album staples for artists ranging from Joan Baez to Elvis Costello to Jimmy Buffett.

Winchester’s skill in capturing vivid small town vignettes, heartfelt love and love-lost situations, and goodtime celebrations has yielded a litany of I-know-that-songs: “Yankee Lady,” “Biloxi,” “Brand New Tennessee Waltz,” “Talk Memphis,” “Rhumba Girl” “Payday,” “I’m Gonna Miss You, Girl,” “Let’s Make a Baby King” and many more. He recently stole the show on Elvis Costello’s spectacle which featured fellow Narrows alums Nick Lowe and Richard Thompson.

Visit his website at www.jessewinchester.com

$25 in advance; $28 day of show

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Location=Eagle Performing Arts Center, 25 N. Main St. Fall River, MA

 

STAND UP COMIC - SOCIAL & POLITICAL HUMORIST – ACTOR – WRITER - ACTIVIST

He has appeared as a regular humorist/commentator for 60 Minutes II on CBS and MSNBC and has appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Larry King, Comedy Central, HBO, CNN & NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

He has twice been voted “Best of Boston” by Boston Magazine in the standup comedy category and was voted “Best Activist with a Funny Bone” by the Improper Bostonian.  His latest CD “Humor for Humanity” is based on his 2008 satirical run for president.

Jimmy Tingle was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The social, political and economic diversity of that city laid the groundwork for his development as a performer and satirist. He started performing in 1980 during the early standup comedy scene in Boston and quickly rose through the ranks from open-mike performer to paid engagements, headlining at comedy clubs, theaters and colleges nationwide.  He is now regarded as one of the top social commentators and humorists in the country.

For more information www.jimmytingle.com.

Cash bar available prior to show, during intermission, and after the show.  Doors open at 7:00, close at 10:00 pm.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door
    
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Location=Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

Location=Nagle Auditorium at B.M.C. Durfee High School, 360 Elsbree St. Fall River, MA 02720

It appears there’s nothing off limits for comedian Kevin Meaney: his failed marriage, his adolescent daughter and even his mother, who is the source of some of his zaniest, most well-known lines.  Meaney, who acted alongside Tom Hanks in the film “Big” and starred in the TV series “Uncle Buck” based on the film of the same name, will bring his bag of comic tricks to the stage of B.M.C. Durfee High School.

After a successful appearance on an HBO special in 1986, Meaney made his debut on Carson’s show in 1987 and has appeared on the “Tonight Show” numerous times as well as appearing on “Oprah”, the “Late Show with David Letterman” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.”

Meaney also wrote, produced and starred in a one-person play, “Wedding Vows in Vegas,” about a real-life experience of meeting and marrying a woman on the same day. That marriage was eventually annulled. Steve Martin said the show, which ran at the Hasty Pudding Theatre in Boston for one summer, was, “The most innovative, heart-rending and funny show I’ve seen in a long, long, time.”

His most transformative appearance, he said, was performing as Edna in the Broadway production of  “Hairspray".

The Kevin Meaney show at Durfee High School’s senior night  is open to the public. Tickets cost $5 and may be purchased at the door or by calling 508-675-8100, Ext. 1173.

Location TBA

Location=Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River

Caleb Cole, Beecher Cotton, Michele L’Heureux, Abbie R Powers, Jodi Stevens, Guhapriya Ranganathan

Look around: our world just doesn’t make sense much of the time. Although we strive for order, rules are constantly broken and systems fail. Despite the fact that we constantly crave and purchase the latest shiny new gadgets, everything eventually breaks down and gets tossed in favor of the next hottest thing. Even human beings in this culture are disposable: those who are sick, elderly, or different are pushed to the sidelines.

Whether appropriating things that are broken or dejected, examining systems that have failed or are out of kilter, or celebrating that which is off-center or misaligned, each of the artists in this exhibition explores the concept of “Out of Order” from a unique perspective. Rather than thinking about “Out of Order” as a sign of something not working, instead these six Massachusetts artists embrace the asymmetrical, the worn-out, and the sidelined and offer alternative perspectives on our complex world.

Curated by Michele L’Heureux

Image: Jodi Stevens, the benefits of an ordered life, 2008, wool, 6’6” wide wall installation, dimensions variable

An afternoon of completely free family-friendly activities will take place under the Bristol Community College Commencement tent on the day after Commencement.

“Under One Tent” is the fifth annual arts celebration, where regional arts organizations take advantage of the huge tent every year for a second day of celebration that showcases the best of their work. The afternoon is capped off by a free Pops concert by the Greater Fall River Symphony at 3 p.m.

The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River will have lots of activities for children, and Little Theater of Fall River will participate. The Art Club of BCC will do face painting, and the BCC Theatre Rep will have a parade of the masks from their recent children’s hit, The Jungle Book. The Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery will also be open. Other surprises are expected.

 “Under One Tent” is supported in part by funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Location=Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

Location=Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

Location=Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River

A Narrows fave, who seamlessly mixes blues and soul for a dynamic and original sound. Seth posses a powerful voice, smooth guitar playing and smoking band. He ripped it up at last year’s Arts Fest. Check out the buzz.

Visit his website at www.sethwalker.com

$18 in advance; $20 day of show

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Little Theatre of Fall River will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Gala  at the Cultural Center (205 S. Main Street, Fall River).
Cocktails - Deluxe Buffet - Cabaret Show Dancing & Music by The Brian Bigelow Band
Tickets are $50.00 per person.

Location=Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

Allman Bros. Tribute

Location=Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

Location=Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River

Born in the Mississippi Delta, this pioneering pianist's songs have been covered by The Clash, The Who (They did "Young Man's Blues"), Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello etc. His music has been described as a fusion of rustic blues and jazz.

It's an absolute high honor to bring this gentleman to the Narrows. He will be touring in support of his fine new record “The Way of the World”.

Visit his website at www.moseallison.com

$22 in advance; $25 day of show

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Location=Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River

Caleb Cole, Beecher Cotton, Michele L’Heureux, Abbie R Powers, Jodi Stevens, Guhapriya Ranganathan

Look around: our world just doesn’t make sense much of the time. Although we strive for order, rules are constantly broken and systems fail. Despite the fact that we constantly crave and purchase the latest shiny new gadgets, everything eventually breaks down and gets tossed in favor of the next hottest thing. Even human beings in this culture are disposable: those who are sick, elderly, or different are pushed to the sidelines.

Whether appropriating things that are broken or dejected, examining systems that have failed or are out of kilter, or celebrating that which is off-center or misaligned, each of the artists in this exhibition explores the concept of “Out of Order” from a unique perspective. Rather than thinking about “Out of Order” as a sign of something not working, instead these six Massachusetts artists embrace the asymmetrical, the worn-out, and the sidelined and offer alternative perspectives on our complex world.

Curated by Michele L’Heureux

Image: Jodi Stevens, the benefits of an ordered life, 2008, wool, 6’6” wide wall installation, dimensions variable.

Location=Room at Waterstreet Cafe, 36 Water Street, Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

Location=Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River

Tom Russell is an American composer. His latest “Blood and Candle Smoke”, is a collection of powerful observations and deliberations, takes Tom`s work to another level entirely.

$22 in advance; $25 day of show

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