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Location=Greater Fall River Art Association, 80 Belmont St, Fall River

Location=Greater Fall River Art Association, 80 Belmont St, Fall River

Location=Grimshaw-Gudewicz Gallery, BCC Jackson Arts Center Elsbree St., Fall River

About the show

THEN and NOW is the first in an occasional series of exhibitions that focuses on the work of Bristol Community College alumni. The Art and Design Program has come a long way since its inception in the late 1960s, but its goal has always been to provide a solid preparatory arts foundation experience for the students who enroll here. The program’s first coordinator, Marion Wilner, strongly advocated for a rigorous program in the study of art and insisted that it was vital to the social and economic well-being and growth of our region.

 

The first show this semester brings the works of Chuck Boucher and Angela Dispirito together for the first time.

Chuck Boucher graduated from BCC in 1984. He graduated from Swain School of Design, which merged with UMass Dartmouth in 1988, and today many of BCC’s graduates go on to complete their junior and senior years there.

Boucher has had a successful career both as an artist and writer. His work has been displayed in more than 50 exhibitions and has published two novels and a series of short stories. He has also taught and mentored artists at various levels of development in their careers.

Angela Dispirito is a recent graduate from BCC and last semester graduated from UMass. Dispirito’s life and work as a student was recently featured in a short film produced for UMD profiles. As a December 2011 graduate, her career has just begun and the show is one of the first opportunities to watch it unfold.

 

Location=Greater Fall River Art Association, 80 Belmont St, Fall River

Location=Greater Fall River Art Association, 80 Belmont St, Fall River

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

A legendary band in one of the finest venues in North America. Enough said.

$65 Advance | $70 Day of Show

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

Forever Young gets you singing and dancing! Puts those Neil Young songs in your head to linger long after the show! The talent of FIVE AWARD WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITERS and an AWARD WINNING BAND channeling the harmonies of CSNY and the instrumentation of Neil Young’s band’s.

$18 Advance | $20 Day of Show

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

This is a co-bill featuring two of our favorite up and coming songwriters. Each will be celebrating the relase of thier new cd's Danielle has opened many shows at the Narrows with her soulful voice and fine guitar playing captivating audiences. She will be celebrating the release of her new cd "Box of Troubles" Ryan has wooed many of our audience's with his slick guitar playing and great tunes. He will be celebrating the release of his new cd" Cold Sky"

$15 Advance | $17 Day of Show

In Honor of

The Municipal Officials

Of the City of Fall River

It’s time to celebrate

Please join us for the Inaugural Celebration

Friday evening the Sixth of January Two Thousand and Twelve

7:00 PM

At the Venus de Milo Restaurant, Swansea, MA

The Lower Highlands Historic Downtown District Neighborhood Association is planning three hours of First Night activity, Saturday, December 31, at First Baptist Church, 228 North Main Street.

The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with a service of Prayers for the New Year, featuring the Most Reverend George Coleman, Bishop of Fall River, and other community leaders.

The Delight Consort will begin its program at 7:30 pm, featuring Renaissance and Baroque music under the direction of Judith Conrad.

The evening will conclude with a program of popular music at 8:30 pm with Brooke Alexis Aguiar, Sophie Casale, Lexa Ambrose and Bailey Payer.

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

Opener: Curtis Prince

One of the greatest blues rock guitar players in the history of the free world.

$40 Advance | $45 Day of Show

Good Shepherd Parish, a beautifully restored historic venue with excellent acoustics, 1598 South Main Street, Fall River, MA.

Vivaldi's "Gloria" and a selection of popular and unusually beautiful Holiday music. Accompanied by a live orchestra drawing musicians from the Greater Fall River area.. Ample parking, handicap accessible.

Advance tickets at www.sccchorale.com, $10, $12 at the door, student and children free. No credit cards accepted at the door. Meet and greet reception after the concert.

 

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

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

Opener: Mark T Small

The Kings of British boogie blues. Kim Simmonds is still ripping it up with their best line-up in years.

$22 Advance | $25 Day of Show

Location=Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center at BCC, Jackson Art Center 777 Elsbree St. Bristol Community College

This is Spindle City Ballet’s 17th year of putting on “The Nutcracker,” which involves approximately 30 children, ages 7 and older, as well as adults, including non-company dancers. But it also involves five weeks of rehearsal, countless set pieces and more than 100 costumes.

This year’s production of “The Nutcracker” stars Megan Alberto as Clara, Stephanie Dessert as Fritz, company member Danielle Genest as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Darion Smith as the Cavalier. Founding member Danielle Dragon.

“The Nutcracker” takes place Dec. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at Bristol Community College’s Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center. Tickets are $15 to $25 for adults, $12 to $20 for seniors and $7.50 to $15 for children 12 and younger. For reservations call Spindle City Ballet at 508-536-6073 or order online at spindlecityballet.org.

Location=Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River Born in 1970, while studying at Brown University, Duncan Sheik played with Lisa Loeb, but began shopping his own demo tape around soon after graduation. Later, he appeared with His Boy Elroy on a 1993 album for Epic, and spent several years writing songs before he signed a solo deal with Atlantic.

With Rupert Hine in the producer's chair, Sheik recorded his debut album and released it in June 1996. By the end of the year, "Barely Breathing" had become a modest hit and was used to great effect on the TV show ER, and he resurfaced in 1998 with Humming. 2001’s Phantom Moon showcased a more orchestral.

The next year, Sheik continued with this experimental orchestrations -- but with his signature rock style -- for Daylight. He and Sater also prepared for the 2003 opening of their Broadway musical, Spring Awakening. White Limousine was released in 2006, Whisper House in 2009, and this year he released a fun and compelling collection of 80s hits called Covers 80’s.

 

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

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

Four local, multi-dimensional artists presenting their interpretation of the subconscious mind.

Location=Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center at BCC, Jackson Art Center 777 Elsbree St. Bristol Community College

South Coast Community Chorale with the Fall River Symphony
Annual Christmas POPs concert. Wonderful music and great Holiday fun for both adults and children.

Contact Janet for advance ticket sales, 508-674-8356, $20 for adults, $5 for children. Ample parking, handicap accessible. This concert sells out early!

The Saint Anne’s Neighborhood Association, Inc. presents…
'Christmas at Kennedy'.

A collaboration with our fellow Neighborhood Associations throughout the City. Please join us as we transform the Pavilion at Kennedy Park into a children’s magical wonderland.

There will be igloo building (!), holiday arts & crafts, caroling, face painting, pony rides, wagon rides, hot chocolate, and warm sweet treats for everyone to enjoy. Santa will be arriving by motorcycle with a FRPD police escort at 12:30. He will be hearing the wishes of children of all ages! Don't forget your cameras!

This is a FREE event thanks to our many generous sponsors:
Mayor Will Flanagan, City Councilor Eric Poulin, The Tyrrell Family,
The Ferrer Family, Paul DaSilva, City Councilor Elect Mike Miozza,
The Palmer Family, and Senator Michael Rodrigues.

Thank you also to the following local businesses for their donations:
Wings TV, The Home Depot, 99 Restaurant, St. Anne’s Hospital,
Pony Up Party Rentals, Domino’s, Carole Siembab, Eastern Ice,
and the G-20 Youth Chorus

Any proceeds from this event will go to the NEW Inclusion
Playground at Kennedy Park.