BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MICA: Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MICA: Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://experiencemica.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MICA: Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240315T052407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T184651Z UID:252340-1717180200-1717180200@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration DESCRIPTION:MICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration\nMICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing Celebration \nJoin us for an unforgettable night of art\, connection\, and celebration as we bid farewell to MICAfest 2024! \nExperience the magic one last time: \n\nLast Chance to View Art: Explore the captivating visual art exhibitions before they’re gone.\nMoving Poetry: Immerse yourself in powerful poetry readings by Jen Jabaily-Blackburn and Toni Rose.\nInteractive Conversation: Engage in a thought-provoking discussion about motherhood\, art\, and collaboration.\nLive Music:Toe-tapping beats to the soulful sounds of Christa Joy and the Honeybees.\n\nThis is your final opportunity to celebrate the diverse voices of m/other artists and the transformative power of art. Don’t miss out! \nSchedule: \n6:30 PM: Doors Open for Art Showcase \n7:00 PM – Performances Begin \nCome celebrate the end of a fantastic festival\, connect with the vibrant MICAfest community\, and support the important work of m/other artists! \nArtists in Conversations: \nVanessa Adel\, Haile Eshe Cole\, and more! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toni Rose (aka Toni ‘Blue’ Rose) \nExperience raw and powerful poetry from an artist and activist who paints heart-wrenching truths with words. Toni Rose shares unflinching poems about the challenges of raising a black man as a single mother\, the fight for survival\, and the power of healing through art. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Jabaily-Blackburn: \nPrepare for a journey of transformation and myth as Jen Jabaily-Blackburn shares poems from her forthcoming collection\, “Girl in a Bear Suit.” The collection explores motherhood through personal reflections and reinterpretations of the Callisto myth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christa Joy \nImmerse yourself in the vibrant Americana sounds of Christa Joy and the Honeybees. Their music blends classic honky-tonk with soulful ballads\, creating a captivating soundtrack for this celebratory evening. Get ready to tap your toes and feel the energy as you experience their critically acclaimed album “Get On\, Heart!” and a sneak peek at their upcoming work. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions about tickets?\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org.\n \n Tickets Now Available on Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n MICAfest is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/micafest-the-m-otherlode/ LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Bash,Art Reception,Artist Celebration,Artist Tak,Celebration,Cocktail Party,Exhibitions,Fundraiser,Gala,Music,Northampton Center for the Arts,Single Ticketed Event,Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/CS-The-Motherlode-Gala-feature-update-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240315T052406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T224020Z UID:252339-1716645600-1716652800@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICA Unveiled: Art Reception at BOMBYX DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the artists at BOMBYX.\nSaturday\, May 25th from 2:00-4:00 pm. \nImmerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of artistic talent! Join us at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity for the MICA Unveiled art reception with our featured artists. Mingle with fellow art enthusiasts\, indulge in delicious crudite and wine\, and experience MICA artists’ captivating new works. \nEmbark on a transformative journey where the human spirit’s resilience confronts life’s complexities. Witness bandages metamorphose into a testament to caregiving\, and vibrant colors erupt in protest against injustice. As part of the MICAfest exhibition\, this powerful exhibit celebrates women’s strength through the multifaceted lens of m/otherhood. Explore a range of artistic mediums\, from mixed-media assemblages that breathe new life into everyday materials to evocative paintings that capture the depth of human emotion. Be prepared to have your perceptions challenged and your empathy ignited as these talented female artists share their intimate experiences\, universal themes\, and unwavering calls for social change. \n \n \n \n \n \n Wake the Dead Donuts \nMobile mini donut makers popping up at fairs\, festivals\, and private events around Western Massachusetts with our hot\, fresh\, funky minis. Yum!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roxanne Neiman \nImmerse yourself in the evocative prose poetry of Roxanne Neiman. Her poem “Glass Eyes” captures the visceral emotions of a mother when her daughter is lost\, offering a poignant reflection on motherhood. Accompanied by Andrew Van Assche on guitar. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\nElena Allee | Christina Balch | Lyza Fennell | S.T. Gately | Robin Griffith | Barbara Hageman Sarvis |  | Sarah Marquesen | Matthew Mattingly | Ellen Pollock | | Alyona Skripka | Michelle Vigeant |\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Gallery Sneak Peak\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matthew Mattingly\, Three Women –40” x 46”\, Oil on linen. \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Marquesen Title: I am not broken 3\n \n \n \n \n ST Gately\, Wound Care2023\, 24″ x 30″\, Hardened Ace Bandages and Acrylic on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Vigeant\, Maternal Instinct11 x 14\, Digital Art (Photoshop). \n \n \n \n \n Elena Allee\, They Felt They Had Been There Before48” x 48”\, Oil paint and alkyd resin on canvas. 2022. \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Pollock\, Untitled34 x 34\, Tempera paint on paper. \n \n \n \n \n Barbara Hageman Sarvis\, Goddess with Birds Beyond Barbed Wire24X36\, Oil on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Alyona Skripka\, What am I leaving behind48×24\, collage\, mixed media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a free event. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing below.\nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/mica-unveiled-art-reception/ LOCATION:BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\, 130 Pine Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062 CATEGORIES:Art Reception,Exhibitions,Free Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/MICA-Unveiled_-Art-Reception-at-BOMBYX-feature.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240315T052406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T213725Z UID:252338-1716490800-1716499800@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Perfect Imperfections Behind the Facade: an Evening at the Theatre DESCRIPTION:My Mother Had Two Faces: Reflections on Beauty\, Aging\, and Acceptance.\nA one-woman show by Karin Trachtenberg\nMy Mother Had Two Faces: Reflections on Beauty\, Aging and Acceptance is an autobiographical one-woman dramatic comedy that dares to expose what lies beneath the mask of the perfect mother. Discovering her mother’s diaries after her passing\, Karin\, the heroine\, begins to examine the history of their complicated relationship from the gritty\, urban streets of New York to her Swiss mother’s manicured orderliness. \nThe story follows her mother’s exodus from her homeland to pursue stardom\, and how her fixation with beauty and outward appearances influenced Karin’s sense of worth. Engaged in dialogue with her mirrored reflection\, Karin wrestles with her own inner demons. What does the mirror uncover when we strip away the makeup? \nA humorous and moving journey of self-reflection\, this show is sure to resonate with anyone struggling with a conflicted parental relationship. Presented in a pseudo-fairytale style\, utilizing multimedia and theatrical masks\, My Mother Had Two Faces tips the Disney delusion on its head revealing the enchanting as well as the underbelly. Karin explains “In embodying my mother\, an image of the Good Mother/Bad Mother emerged. Introducing theatrical masks is a powerful dramatization of those roles.” \nMy Mother Had Two Faces has toured Los Angeles\, Boston\, and New York to full houses and rave reviews and will be in Northampton on May 23rd and then off to The Edinburgh Fringe this summer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An Evening with Phineas\nA staged reading written by Lyza Fennell \n Directed by Marty Bongfeldt \nCast: Emily P Bloch\, James Tanner Echols\, Adriana Piantedosi\, Steve Pierce  \n  \nPrepare for a hilarious and provocative exploration of love\, marriage\, and desire. Phineas\, the enigmatic marriage counselor\, turns an unhappy couple’s world upside down with unconventional methods and surprising twists. \nDon’t miss this unforgettable evening of theatre\, which will make you laugh\, think\, and perhaps even see yourself reflected in a new light. Perfect Imperfections Behind the Facade celebrates our messy humanity. Reserve your tickets today and immerse yourself in storytelling’s transformative power. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Q & A discussion after!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Tickets Now Available on Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Questions about tickets?\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/perfect-imperfections-behind-the-facade-an-evening-at-the-theatre/ LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Northampton Center for the Arts,Single Ticketed Event,Staged Reading,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/M_otherhood-in-Motion-feature-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240513T195236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T013513Z UID:254288-1716026400-1716026400@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Mindful Creativity for M/Others and Allies | MICAfest DESCRIPTION:Mindful Creativity for M/Others and Allies By Laura Dickstein Thompson\, Ed.D.\nMay 18th\, 10 am – 12 pm\, virtual.\nA 2-hour meditation and art workshop for m/others and allies. All levels\n Join Breathing Space for a virtual 2-hour meditation and art workshop designed for m/others and allies to rejuvenate your self-care and compassion.  Led by Laura Dickstein Thompson\, Ed.D.\, an artist\, Kripalu meditation teacher\, Kundalini yogi\, and founder of breathingspace.art. \nClass size is limited to 20 participants.. \n \n Learn more and sign up here.\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is being held in honor of the MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others’ View. Thompson has a three-part painting in the month-long exhibition in Northampton. This program is also being offered as part of ArtsWeek Berkshires. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/mindful-creativity-for-m-others-and-allies-micafest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Mindful-Creativity-for-MOthers-and-Allies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240315T052406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T194457Z UID:252337-1715972400-1715981400@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Mom-ologues Unfiltered: Stories\, Poetry and Music Jam DESCRIPTION:Mom-ologues: Unfiltered Stories\, Poems\, and Music Jam\nDitch the filters and embrace the chaos! Join us for an evening of raw and uncensored stories\, poetry\, and music that shatter the ‘perfect mother’ myth. Experience the full spectrum of m/otherhood – the messy\, the tender\, and the downright hilarious – in this intimate and empowering gathering at Anchor House of Artists. \nFeatured Storytellers & Performers\nVanessa Adel \nA writer\, educator\, and mother of four\, Vanessa delves into the complexities of motherhood\, social justice\, medical challenges\, and the fight for a better future. Experience her powerful poetry and monologues exploring the triumphs\, struggles\, and the essential importance of supporting mothers in their vital roles. \nDorise Heller \nExplore a mother’s struggle with postpartum anxiety\, the impact of unexpected health events\, and the quest for balance amidst the chaos of raising young children. \nJackie Humphreys \nExplore the evolution of motherhood through a powerful storytelling performance spanning teen pregnancy to grandparenthood. Personal photos add a visual dimension to this moving journey. \nNancy Carolyn Kwant \nExplore the complexities of motherhood\, body image\, and intergenerational wisdom through a powerful poetry performance inspired by the author’s Colombian heritage\, where stories reside in scars and wisdom passes through generations. \nRythea Lee \nConnect\, reflect\, and find empowerment in this captivating performer’s songs\, monologues\, and message of authenticity\, healing\, and reclaiming your voice. \nLiz Reed  \nLaugh\, cry\, and sing along to songs that reflect the joys and complexities of motherhood\, celebrating both tender moments and the challenges parents face. \nArya Samuelson \nThis moving reading explores the complexities of unexpected pregnancy\, abortion\, grief\, and the transformative power of art and community. The author shares her award-winning essay “I am No Beekeeper\,” offering a rare and intimate perspective on an often-taboo experience. \nJessica Genia Simon \nExperience a dynamic performance poetry reading exploring parenthood\, love\, and diversity in a transracial\, same-sex adoptive family. The reading features poems from “Built of All I Shape and Name” and new works celebrating the author’s daughter. \nKarolina Zapal \nExperience a moving reading from “Notes for Mid-Birth\,” a book spotlighting Poland’s abortion rights struggle and the powerful Black Protests of 2016 and 2018\, seen through the eyes of a Polish immigrant. \nThis Isn’t Your Average Knitting Circle\n“Mom-ologues” embraces honesty and celebrates the multi-faceted realities of motherhood. Join us for an evening of raw stories\, connection\, and a reminder that you’re not alone in this wild\, beautiful journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions about tickets?\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets Now Available on Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n MICAfest is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/mom-ologues-unfiltered-stories-more-jam/ LOCATION:Anchor House of Artists\, 518 Pleasant Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Intimate Setting,Literary Events,Local Artists,Music & Poetry,Spoken Word ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Mom-ologues-feature-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240315T052359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T124029Z UID:252336-1715529600-1715540400@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICA Mother’s Day Artist Bash: Poetry\, Jazz\, and Mingling at 33 Hawley DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. We will be providing an update later. We are disappointed by this. Let us know if you want to meet up elsewhere!\n\n\nMother’s Day MICA Artist Bash\nForget the brunch buffet! Celebrate Mother’s Day with a rebellious twist at the MICA Artist Bash. Indulge in exquisite jazz\, captivating poetry\, decadent treats\, and a festive atmosphere. This celebration honors m/otherhood’s complexity\, power\, and artistry. \nJoin us in the lobby at 33 Hawley Street!\nThis is now a private-ticketed event! Artist mothers\, please contact us! (We have tickets for those who are coming!) \nJoin us for an intimate evening of poetry and music with light refreshments. Raise a glass to the mothers who break the mold. \nCelebrate with Us! \nTreat yourself to a truly unique and meaningful experience this Mother’s Day.  The Mother’s Day MICA Artist Bash is now ticketed to ensure an intimate setting. \nPlease reserve your tickets in advance and join us to celebrate the fierce\, complex\, and beautiful realities of m/otherhood. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Artists\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lark Jazz Trio: \nSavor the soul-stirring sounds of the Lark Jazz Trio\, setting the perfect mood for an unforgettable celebration. \n \nLooking to Reschedule! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jen Jabaily-Blackburn: \nPrepare for a journey of transformation and myth as Jen Jabaily-Blackburn shares poems from her forthcoming collection\, “Girl in a Bear Suit.” The collection explores motherhood through personal reflections and reinterpretations of the Callisto myth. \n  \nNow performing at our M/otherlode Closing Celebration on 5/31 at 7:00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toni Rose (aka Toni ‘Blue’ Rose) \nExperience raw and powerful poetry from an artist and activist who paints heart-wrenching truths with words. Toni Rose shares unflinching poems about the challenges of raising a black man as a single mother\, the fight for survival\, and the power of healing through art. \n \nNow performing at our M/otherlode Closing Celebration on 5/31 at 7:00 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roxanne Neiman \nImmerse yourself in the evocative prose poetry of Roxanne Neiman. Her poem “Glass Eyes” captures the visceral emotions of a mother when her daughter is lost\, offering a poignant reflection on motherhood. \n \nNOW at our Bombyx Reception on Saturday 5/25/2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/mothers-day-mica-artist-bash/ CATEGORIES:Art Bash,Artist Meetup,Jazz Music,Mother's Day,Poetry,Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/mothers-day-update-graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240315T052359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T184944Z UID:252335-1715454000-1715463000@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:M/otherhood in Motion: Dance and Theatre DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Dance\, Theatre\, and Motion\nJoin us at the heart of artistic expression and maternal insight as the Northampton Center for the Arts transforms into a realm of exploration and empowerment. M/otherhood in Motion\, hosted by M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)\, presents an unparalleled evening of dance\, theatre\, and performance art. This meticulously curated event shines a spotlight on the intricate dance of m/otherhood\, intertwining the personal and the mythological\, the intimate and the universal. \nM/otherhood in Motion is not just an event; it’s a movement. It is a dynamic showcase that brings to the stage four emotive performances\, each narrating the distinct yet interconnected facets of m/otherhood. With three dance performance pieces and one staged reading\, each act is a unique invitation to look beyond the surface and connect with the deep\, complex tapestry of m/otherhood. These performances challenge\, celebrate\, and illuminate the myriad roles and identities mothers navigate every day. \nWhy M/otherhood Matters\nIn a society that frequently overlooks the artistry of m/othering\, M/otherhood in Motion serves as a vivid reminder of the power\, creativity\, and resilience inherent in m/others and their stories. It’s more than a celebration; it’s a declaration that m/other artists are here\, creating\, performing\, and reshaping the landscape of art and society. \nThis event is your chance to support and uplift the voices of m/other artists\, partake in their stories\, and contribute to a growing community bent on recognizing and valuing m/otherhood’s artistic and societal contributions. \n \n \n \n \n \n The Performances\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Belly” – An Intergenerational Tapestry of Black Motherhood\, Haile Eshe Cole\nThis project seeks to tell the stories of Black women’s experiences of reproduction past\, present\, and future. “Belly” is an intergenerational love voyage of Black womanhood/motherhood that transpires through the mediums of word\, song\, and dance. \nIt is also loosely based on ethnographic interviews and research conducted with Black women in the South.Inspired by Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls\,” the work is written for a small\, six-member cast and structured as a three-part choreopoem. \nFor MICAfest\, excerpts from the broader piece will be performed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Nourish – I’m on Fire” -A Mythological Exploration of a Woman’s Life Cycle\, Jessica Roseman\n“Nourish – I’m on Fire” is a mythological biography about a magical\, extraordinary place\, which\, if described to you\, would sound like fiction. The 30-minute solo dance (excerpt from an evening-length piece) reveals hidden truths about a woman’s cyclical capacity to regenerate\, produce life\, and retire and move to Florida over the course of a lifetime. By resourcing memory and invoking affirmations\, it explores themes of parenting\, ancestry\, privacy\, shame\, and liberation\, as well as perimenopause\, stillbirth\, and Black maternal health. \nThe dance score capitalizes on theatricality by way of singing\, miming\, and asking the audience questions about their viewing experience. Comfortably relatable and\, at times\, humorous\, the piece aims to generate an authentic relationship with the audience by revealing new worlds. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Welcome to Holland!” – Exploring the Unspoken Realities of Motherhood\, Laura Sánchez\nFlamenco dancer\, educator\, and choreographer Laura Sanchez reimagines Emily Kingsley’s poem about parenting a child with a disability to capture the essence of being a mother—a caregiver—waking up to a world transformed by trauma. Flamenco\, poetry\, humor\, film\, and installation all fuse in this performance\, challenging societal narratives around motherhood\, disability\, and ableism while elevating the inherent strength of caregivers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Miss Treated” – Kelly Silliman\nMiss Treated\, a solo dance theatre piece created in collaboration with Melissa Edwards\, explores gender\, power\, and medical mistreatment. It shines a light on the all-too-common experience of being misheard\, misdiagnosed\, and mistreated by professionals who are supposed to help.\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions about tickets?\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org.\n \n Tickets Now Available on Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n MICAfest is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nVIP Tickets and Monthly passes are also available. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/m-otherhood-in-motion-dance-and-theatre/ LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Performance Art,Plays,Single Ticketed Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/M_otherhood-in-Motion-feature-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240316T010453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T050358Z UID:252432-1715360400-1715371200@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Arts Night Out: Art Crawl MICA Edition at Northampton Center for the Arts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate MICA Artists during Arts Night Out Northampton!\nJoin us for a vibrant evening of art and music celebrating the creativity of MICA artists. In a special reception at Northampton Center for the Arts and Anchor House of Artists\, discover diverse and captivating works. Special performance by Elena Ciampa and Friends. \nRead below about our special evening at Northampton Center for the Arts. Click here for the Anchor House of Artist’s Arts Night Out event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Motherhood Unbound: Navigating Identity\, Ambivalence\, and Resilience\nThis exhibition challenges the sanitized image of motherhood\, revealing a complex spectrum of emotions\, experiences\, and transformations. The artists confront themes of loss\, self-sacrifice\, societal expectations\, physical and mental strain\, and the struggle to maintain personal identity amidst the all-consuming role of mother. \nThe artworks range from intimate reflections within a handmade book to bold sculptures exploring the impossible demands of motherhood. We encounter explorations of postpartum mental health\, critiques of domesticity\, surveillance of mothers\, and the blurred boundaries between self and child. \nYet\, amidst these challenges\, a powerful thread of resilience emerges. Artists find their voices through painting\, mixed-media\, photography\, and installation work. They offer unflinching honesty about motherhood’s complexities\, fearlessly exploring the ambivalence that society often silences. Ultimately\, they celebrate the creative power that thrives despite\, and even because of\, the transformative journey of motherhood. \nKey Themes:\n\nLoss and Longing: Artists grapple with loss – loss of self\, loss of a past life\, and the profound fear that accompanies pregnancy and motherhood.\n\n\nAmbivalence and Societal Pressure: The exhibit exposes the conflict between the idealized image of motherhood and the raw\, often unspoken\, emotions surrounding it.\n\n\nPhysical and Mental Strain: Artworks visualize the toll of pregnancy and postpartum mental health struggles\, highlighting the lack of societal support.\nTransformation and Resilience: Despite the challenges\, artists assert their creative voices\, exploring motherhood as a catalyst for personal growth and defying unrealistic expectations.\n\nThis visual art exhibit features artists from across the United States\, including Boston\, Springfield\, Northampton\, Kansas City\, and California. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Northampton Center for the Arts\nMyrrh Brooks | Nancy Bulma Fields | Mayté Castillo | Jill Danenberg | Helen Ellis | Laura Green | Jane Hesser | Lyn Horan| Jane Keddy | Catherine LeComte-Lecce | Lynn Lovell | Isabelle Marantz/IzzyLightScapes| Nilou Moochhala | Emily Mulder | April Powell | Eva Pushkova | Carla E. Reyes | Amber Scoon | Jamie Tara | Ellen Wetmore | Esther S. White | Cynthia Zeman |                \nImage: Painting by Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on Couch\, 52×58\, Oil. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFeatured Live Music: Elena Ciampa\nExperience the soulful sounds of Elena Ciampa\, a pillar of the MICA community since the inaugural MICAfest. Her thoughtful songwriting\, melodic arrangements\, and expressive jazz vocals will transport you on a captivating musical journey. \nA MICA Success Story\nElena’s artistic dreams were given wings at the first MICAfest\, where she shared the stage with her 8-piece jazz band. Celebrate her continued growth and be inspired by her dedication to her craft as she shares new music from her current collection\, “A Wind in the Door.” \nExplore Unique Visual Art \nMingle with fellow art enthusiasts as you explore the work of featured visual artists. Discover a range of styles and mediums that showcase the breadth of MICA’s artistic talent. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [The] inaugural MICAfest was the lever that lifted my dream (8 musicians heavy!) through my mind and out into the world\, onto a beautiful stage and into a loving arts community. What more could an emerging artist ask for??! \n —Elena Ciampa\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual Art Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Gallery Sneak Peak\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on CouchOil\, 52×58. \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Wetmore\, Carried Away.Bronze hanging sculpture\, 2009\, 8x8x16.\nImage courtesy of the artist. \n \n \n \n \n Lyn Horan\, The Watchers and the Weepers35” (W) x 47″ (H)\, Watercolor and ink on paper. \n \n \n \n \n Nancy Bulma Fields\, MOTHERHOOD\, Haley Meara16″ x 20″\, 2023\, digital print. \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Lecomte-Lecce\, Aftermath2024\, acrylic panels suspended from the ceiling in a line. \n \n \n \n \n Mayté Castillo\, Untitled2023\, 18″x24″\, Gouache + Acrylic on Paper. \n \n \n \n \n Eva Pushkova\, Beacon ViewWool hand-tufted rug\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n Juli Kirk\, Mother and Child46″x58″\, Oil on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n April Spring Powell\, Snack Attack ApparelMother and Daughters raincoats\, upcycled materials. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a free event. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing below.\nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nVIP Tickets and Monthly passes are also available. \nSupport artist m/others. Please consider donating to MICA. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/arts-night-out-art-crawl-mica-edition-at-northampton-center-for-the-arts/ LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Reception,Exhibitions,installations,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Night-Out_-Art-Crawl-MICA-Edition-NCFA-featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240315T052358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T050208Z UID:252333-1715360400-1715371200@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Arts Night Out: Art Crawl MICA Edition at NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists DESCRIPTION:Celebrate MICA Artists during Arts Night Out Northampton!\n(free event) \nCelebrate Northampton’s vibrant art scene with MICA! During the Arts Night Out artist reception\, immerse yourself in captivating visual art by m/other artists and witness a mesmerizing live performance that will transport you. Join us at both NEVAmuseum at Anchor House and 33 Hawley for this unforgettable evening. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Live Performance by Stefanie Weber\nExperience the immersive world of Stefanie Weber and her captivating performance piece\, ‘The MOTHERLESSSHIP‘. This interactive work blends physical poetry\, movement\, and audience participation\, inviting you to step aboard and become part of the evolving artistic journey. Perfect for an intimate setting\, prepare to be transported and transformed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Anchor House of Artists\nLisa Andrews | Laura Dickstein Thompson | Jasmine Errico | Paulina Fuenzalida-Guzman | Reshma Gorde | Ruby Henry | Juli Kirk | Amy Kotel | Tony(a) Lemos | Gena Mavuli | Laura Moorehead | Amy Nolan | Elizabeth Menges | Terre Parker | Amber Scoon | Ellen Shattuck Pierce | Mollie Thonneson | Mary Warren Foulk | Ellen Wetmore | Sam Wilde | \nImage: Lisa Andrews\, A Mother’s Tears\, 24” x 36”\, Acrylic on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a free event. Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing below.\nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nVIP Tickets and Monthly passes are also available. \nSupport artist m/others. Please consider donating to MICA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/arts-night-out-art-crawl-mica-edition/ LOCATION:Anchor House of Artists\, 518 Pleasant Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Reception,Exhibitions,Free Event,Music,Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Night-Out_-Art-Crawl-MICA-Edition-AHOA-featured.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240315T052358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T184705Z UID:252332-1714849200-1714858200@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Verses & Vibes: Poetry and Music Night DESCRIPTION:From Pride to Poetry. Verses & Vibes: Poetry and Music Night. A Celebration of Artist Mothers.\nContinue the energy of Pride Day with MICAfest’s Verses & Vibes: Poetry Night \nPrepare to immerse yourselves in an evening that transcends mere artistic expression. On May 4th\, 2024\, M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)  is honored to host this intimate gathering in the Experimental Performance Arena at NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists. “Verses & Vibes” spotlights the potent synergy of poetry interwoven with music and showcases the vibrant narratives of artist m/others. \nFeatured Poets\nMaggie “Sasha” Russell-Ciardi* Journey Through Liberation: Embark on a profound voyage with haikus that paint a portrait of self-liberation and the sacred path of parenting. Experience a captivating story of spiritual quests co-created with the innocence of a child’s imagination. \nJasmine Errico* The Power of Confession: Step into the light of confessional poetry\, where themes of motherhood\, generational trauma\, and healing are explored with unflinching honesty. \nMary Warren Foulk* Redefining Identity with Erasure: Witness the revolutionary act of erasure\, where personal narratives are ingeniously redefined\, championing resilience and empowerment. \nKC Trommer* Celebrating Artistic Lineages: Engage with poems that honor the lives and legacies of female-identifying artists\, connecting us to the enduring impact of women in art. \nBe Part of This Empowering Movement\n“Verses & Vibes” stands as a testament to the resilience found in vulnerability\, the boundless creativity kindled through the experience of m/otherhood\, and the powerful community forged amidst artistic endeavors. By being part of this evening\, you’re not just witnessing art; you’re supporting a movement that underscores the critical role of artist m/others in shaping our cultural and emotional landscapes. \nJoin Us for our Opening Night for MICAfest 2024!\nExperience an unforgettable evening of artistic expression and connection. This is a night where powerful words\, moving melodies\, and the unique perspectives of artist mothers come together. Immerse yourself in the transformative power of art and be part of a community that celebrates creativity and resilience. Join us on May 4th\, 2024\, for the vibrant and inspiring ‘Verses & Vibes: Poetry Night. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On View in the Passways Gallery\, Bumpus Gallery\, and the Experimental Performance Arena.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Anchor House of Artists\nLisa Andrews | Laura Dickstein Thompson | Jasmine Errico | Paulina Fuenzalida-Guzman | Reshma Gorde | Ruby Henry | Juli Kirk | Amy Kotel | Tony(a) Lemos | Gena Mavuli | Laura Moorehead | Amy Nolan | Elizabeth Menges | Terre Parker | Ellen Shattuck Pierce | Mollie Thonneson | Mary Warren Foulk | Ellen Wetmore | Sam Wilde | \nImage: Lisa Andrews\, A Mother’s Tears\, 24” x 36”\, Acrylic on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions about tickets?\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org.\n \n Tickets Now Available on Eventbrite\n \n \n \n \n \n MICAfest is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nVIP Tickets and Monthly passes are also available. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/verses-vibes-poetry-and-music-night/ LOCATION:Anchor House of Artists\, 518 Pleasant Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Intimate Setting,Literary Events,Local Artists,Music,Music & Poetry,Poetry,Single Ticketed Event,Spoken Word,Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Verses-and-Vibes-feature-update-430.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T220000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240317T011558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T050620Z UID:252587-1714737600-1717192800@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest The M/others' View Art Exhibtion at NCFA DESCRIPTION:MICAfest Visual Art Exhibit in the Split Level Gallery\nOn View: May 3\, 2024 to May 31\, 2024. \nLocation: Northampton Center for the Arts. \nThe visual art exhibition is featured in the Split Level Gallery at Northampton Center for the Arts 33 Hawley on the ground floor and the Mezzanine. \nAn art reception will be held on 5/10 from 5:00 to 8:00. \nThe exhibition will be celebrated on Arts Night Out\, with featured musical guest MICA artist Elena Ciampa. \nVisual artists at this location will be announced soon! \nThis is a free exhibition. Please consider donating to MICA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Gallery Sneak Peak\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Wetmore\, Carried Away.Bronze hanging sculpture\, 2009\, 8x8x16.\nImage courtesy of the artist. \n \n \n \n \n Lyn Horan\, The Watchers and the Weepers35” (W) x 47″ (H)\, Watercolor and ink on paper. \n \n \n \n \n Nancy Bulma Fields\, MOTHERHOOD\, Haley Meara16″ x 20″\, 2023\, digital print. \n \n \n \n \n Juli Kirk\, Mother and Child46″x58″\, Oil on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Eva Pushkova\, Beacon ViewWool hand-tufted rug\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n Mayté Castillo\, Untitled2023\, 18″x24″\, Gouache + Acrylic on Paper. \n \n \n \n \n Catherine Lecomte-Lecce\, Aftermath2024\, acrylic panels suspended from the ceiling in a line. \n \n \n \n \n Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on CouchOil\, 52×58. \n \n \n \n \n hold me_14x18\n \n \n \n \n NilouM_TheSacredStrandsofContinuity_Install\n \n \n \n \n NilouM_TheSacredStrandsofContinuity_FatemaSuitcase\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Northampton Center for the Arts\nMyrrh Brooks | Nancy Bulma Fields | Mayté Castillo | Jill Danenberg | Helen Ellis | Laura Green | Jane Hesser | Lyn Horan| Jane Keddy | Catherine LeComte-Lecce | Lynn Lovell | Isabelle Marantz/IzzyLightScapes | Nilou Moochhala | Emily Mulder | April Powell | Eva Pushkova | Carla E. Reyes | Jamie Tara | Ellen Wetmore | Esther S. White | Cynthia Zeman |                \nImage: Painting by Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on Couch\, 52×58\, Oil. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/micafest-the-m-others-view-art-exhibtion-at-ncfa/ LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-exhibition-NCFA-featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240317T011558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T053524Z UID:252586-1714654800-1717178400@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest The M/others' View Art Exhibition at NEVAmuseum at AHOA DESCRIPTION:Visual Artists Exhibition at New England Visionary Artists Museum at Anchor House of Artists.\nOn view May 1\, 2024 -May 31 \nArt reception on 5/10 \n\nPassway Gallery\nBumpus Gallery\nExperimental Performance Arena\n\nCelebrate the artists during Arts Night Out on May 10th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Twenty m/other artists are participating with their art on view at NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists. You’re in for a special performance by Stefanie Weber of MOTHERLESSSHIP during the art reception! \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a free exhibition. Please consider donating to MICA  to support m/other artists. We have a crowdfunding campaign with perks for MICAfest\, through May 31\, 2024. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Anchor House of Artists\nLisa Andrews | Laura Dickstein Thompson | Jasmine Errico | Paulina Fuenzalida-Guzman | Reshma Gorde | Ruby Henry | Juli Kirk | Amy Kotel | Tony(a) Lemos | Gena Mavuli | Laura Moorehead | Amy Nolan | Elizabeth Menges | Terre Parker | Amber Scoon | Ellen Shattuck Pierce | Mollie Thonneson | Mary Warren Foulk | Ellen Wetmore | Sam Wilde | \nImage: Lisa Andrews\, A Mother’s Tears\, 24” x 36”\, Acrylic on Canvas. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/micafest-the-m-others-view-art-exhibtion-at-ahoa/ LOCATION:Anchor House of Artists\, 518 Pleasant Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/Arts-exhibition-AHOA-featured.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T000000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000156 CREATED:20240317T011559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T171030Z UID:252588-1714608000-1716940800@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest The M/others' View Art Exhibition at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity. DESCRIPTION:.The visual art exhibit at BOMBYX is featured in the Peacock Gallery. Art reception on 5/25. Art can be seen during events at Bombyx and by appointment. \nIf you would like to see the art outside of events and meeting times\, please contact the artist or hello@experiencemica.org and we will arrange with BOMBYX for a private showing. Private showings are by appointment only and must be arranged several days before. \nThe exhibit runs from May 2\, 2024 -May 29\, 2024 \nOpen hours will be updated soon!  \nWednesday\, May 22\,  from 11:00 am-5:00 pm \n BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equityis located at 130 Pine Street\, Florence\, MA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Reception May 25th from 2:00- 4:00.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelp celebrate the artists on May 25th. Artist receptions are free\, but we encourage you to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. With poetry by Roxanne Neiman. \n\nSpecial treats are available to purchase from Wake the Dead Donuts!\n\nPlease RSVP on the reception page.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\nElena Allee | Christina Balch | S.T. Gately | Robin Griffith | Barbara Hageman Sarvis | Amy Kotel | Lyza Fennell | Sarah Marquesen | Matthew Mattingly | Ellen Pollock  | Alyona Skripka | Michelle Vigeant |\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Gallery Sneak Peak\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ellen Pollock\, Untitled34 x 34\, Tempera paint on paper. \n \n \n \n \n ST Gately\, Wound Care2023\, 24″ x 30″\, Hardened Ace Bandages and Acrylic on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Michelle Vigeant\, Maternal Instinct11 x 14\, Digital Art (Photoshop). \n \n \n \n \n Barbara Hageman Sarvis\, Goddess with Birds Beyond Barbed Wire24X36\, Oil on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n Alyona Skripka\, What am I leaving behind48×24\, collage\, mixed media. \n \n \n \n \n Elena Allee\, They Felt They Had Been There Before48” x 48”\, Oil paint and alkyd resin on canvas. 2022. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe art exhibit and reception are free events. Please contact us or the artist if you would like to view the art outside of public hours.\nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/mica-unveiled-art-reception-2/ LOCATION:BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\, 130 Pine Street\, Florence\, MA\, 01062 CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/MICA-Unveiled_-Art-Reception-at-BOMBYX-feature.png ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20231015T005922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T225946Z UID:249117-1714521600-1717199999@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:MICAfest 2024 DESCRIPTION:MICAfest 2024 Art for Change The M/others View\nWhere  M/otherhood and Artistry Unite\nMay 1-31st\, 2024\, all in Northampton\, MA\nIt’s here! With 80 artists from all of New England and Beyond.\nExpect powerful poetry\, thought-provoking dance and theater\, and visual art that challenges.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions about tickets or events? Email us!\nEmail us at hello@experiencemica.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live Ticketed Events\n Single-event tickets are now available.Dance\, theatre\, spoken word\, music\, multimedia\, poetry\, artist conversations. \nClick on any of the descriptions to learn more and buy tickets to those shows. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anchor House of ArtistsMay 4th\, 7:00 pmVerses & Vibes: Poetry Night\nJasmine Errico\, Mary Warren Foulk\, Maggie “Sasha” Russell-Ciardi\, KC Trommer. \nThank you for a wonderful evening launch of  MICAfest 2024\, 80 m/other artists strong. \nRead more about it by clicking anywhere in this box. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 HawleyM/otherhood in Motion: Dance and TheatreMay 11th\, 7:00 pmDance and performance\nHaile Eshe Cole\, Jessica Roseman\, Laura Sánchez\, Kelly Silliman. \nRead more… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MICA Mother’s Day Art Bash\nPostponed!\nWe’ll provide an update soon. \nJen Jabaily-Blackburn\, Roxanne Nieman\, Toni Rose\, A.H. Weatherman with The Lark Jazz Trio with Lynn Luvell. \nRead more… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Anchor House of ArtistsMay 17th\, 7:00 pmThe Mom-ologues: Unfiltered Stories\, Poems & Music Jam\nVanessa Adel\, Dorise Heller\, Jackie Humphreys\, Nancy Carolyn Kwant\, Rythea Lee\, Liz Reed\, Arya Samuelson\, Jessica Genia Simon\, and Karolina Zapal. \nRead more… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 HawleyPerfect Imperfections Behind the Facade: an Evening at the TheatreMay 23rd\, 7:00 pm\nMy Mother Had Two Faces: Reflections on Beauty\, Aging\, and Acceptance.\nA one-woman show by Karin Trachtenberg continues its acclaimed theatrical journey from LA to Edinburgh. \nWith a staged reading by MICA founder Lyza Fennell. \nRead more… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley\nMICAfest: The M/otherlode Closing CelebrationMay 31st\, 7:00  pm\nCelebrate the festival and all the artists at a unique closing celebration. We’ll have poetry and conversations. The evening will end with musical guest Christa Joy and the Honeybees. \nRead more… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mindful Creativity for M/Others and Allies By Laura Dickstein Thompson\, Ed.D.\nMay 18th\, 10 am – 12 pm\, virtual.\nA 2-hour meditation and art workshop for m/others and alliesAll levels\n Join Breathing Space for a virtual 2-hour meditation and art workshop designed for m/others and allies to rejuvenate your self-care and compassion.  Led by Laura Dickstein Thompson\, Ed.D.\, an artist\, Kripalu meditation teacher\, Kundalini yogi\, and founder of breathingspace.art. \nClass size is limited to 20 participants. \nLearn more and sign up for it here.\n____________ \nThis program is being held in honor of the MICAfest Art for Change: The M/others’ View. Thompson has a three part painting in the month-long exhibition in Northampton. This program is also being offered as part of ArtsWeek Berkshires. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual Art Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists\nLisa Andrews | Laura Dickstein Thompson | Jasmine Errico | Paulina Fuenzalida-Guzman | Reshma Gorde | Ruby Henry | Juli Kirk | Amy Kotel | Tony(a) Lemos | Gena Mavuli | Laura Moorehead | Amy Nolan | Elizabeth Menges | Terre Parker | Ellen Shattuck Pierce | Mollie Thonneson | Mary Warren Foulk | Ellen Wetmore | Sam Wilde | \nImage: Lisa Andrews\, A Mother’s Tears\, 24” x 36”\, Acrylic on Canvas. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\nElena Allee | Christina Balch | Lyza Fennell | S.T. Gately | Robin Griffith | Barbara Hageman Sarvis | Sarah Marquesen | Matthew Mattingly | Ellen Pollock | Alyona Skripka | Michelle Vigeant  \nImage: Elena Allee\, They Felt They Had Been There Before. 48” x 48”\, Oil paint and alkyd resin on canvas. 2022.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Northampton Center for the Arts\nMyrrh Brooks | Nancy Bulma Fields | Mayté Castillo | Jill Danenberg | Helen Ellis | Laura Green | Jane Hesser | Lyn Horan| Jane Keddy | Catherine LeComte-Lecce | Lynn Lovell | Isabelle Marantz/IzzyLightScapes | Nilou Moochhala | Emily Mulder | April Powell | Eva Pushkova | Carla E. Reyes | Amber Scoon | Jamie Tara | Ellen Wetmore | Esther S. White | Cynthia Zeman |                \nImage: Painting by Cynthia Zeman\, Woman on Couch\, 52×58\, Oil. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual Art Receptions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Reception at NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists\nMay 10th\, 2024\, 5:00-8:00 pm \nJoin us for a vibrant evening of art and performance by Stefani Weber\, celebrating the creativity of MICA artists exhibiting at Anchor House of Artists. meet and celebrate the artists\, and discover diverse and captivating works. \nRead more… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at NEVAmuseum at Anchor House of Artists\nLisa Andrews | Laura Dickstein Thompson | Jasmine Errico | Paulina Fuenzalida-Guzman | Reshma Gorde | Ruby Henry | Juli Kirk | Amy Kotel | Tony(a) Lemos | Gena Mavuli | Laura Moorehead | Amy Nolan | Elizabeth Menges | Terre Parker | Amber Scoon | Ellen Shattuck Pierce | Mollie Thonneson | Mary Warren Foulk | Ellen Wetmore | Sam Wilde | \nImage: Motherhood\, Gena Muvaldi\, 11″ x 5″\, Stoneware\, local wood-ash glaze. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Reception at Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley\nMay 10th\, 2024\, 5:00-8:00 pm\nJoin us for a vibrant evening of art and performance by Elena Ciampa and Friends\, celebrating the creativity of MICA artists exhibiting at Northampton Center for the Arts. Meet and celebrate the artists and discover diverse and captivating works. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at Northampton Center for the Arts\nMyrrh Brooks | Nancy Bulma Fields | Mayté Castillo | Jill Danenberg | Helen Ellis | Laura Green | Jane Hesser | Lyn Horan| Jane Keddy | Catherine LeComte-Lecce | Lynn Lovell | Isabelle Marantz/IzzyLightScapes | Nilou Moochhala | Emily Mulder | April Powell | Eva Pushkova | Carla E. Reyes | Jamie Tara | Ellen Wetmore | Esther S. White | Cynthia Zeman |                \nImage: Painting by Lyn Horan\, The Watchers and the Weepers\, 35”w x 47″h – watercolor and ink on paper. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Reception at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\nMay 25th\, 2024\, 2:00-4:00 pm\nImmerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of artistic talent! Join us at the BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity for the MICA Unveiled art reception with our featured artists. Mingle with fellow art enthusiasts\, indulge in delicious crudite and wine\, and experience MICA artists’ captivating works. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visual artists exhibiting at BOMBYX Center for Arts and Equity\nElena Allee | Christina Balch | Lyza Fennell | S.T. Gately | Robin Griffith | Barbara Hageman Sarvis |  Sarah Marquesen | Matthew Mattingly | Ellen Pollock | | Alyona Skripka | Michelle Vigeant |\nImage: Ellen Pollock\, Untitled. 36” x 36\,tempura on paper. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets Now Available\nThank you for buying tickets in advance! \nThis festival is a truly unique celebration. If you know of anywhere else doing a month-long festival supporting\, spotlighting\, and bringing into the conversation 80 m/other artists\, please let us know! Seriously. \nM/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) is a mother-led\, Western Massachusetts organization strictly dedicated to supporting m/other artists. Your contributions as a paying ticket member are a ticket to saying\, yes\, I support artist m/others. As a small organization\, we appreciate the support of people like you. We thank you for making a tax-deductible donation to MICA to support m/other artists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor ticketing support\, please email us at hello@experiencemica.org.\n \n \n \n \n \n Stay tuned.\nTo stay informed and learn more\, sign up for our mailing list\, subscribe to this calendar\, and follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, or TikTok. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/micafest-art-for-change-the-m-others-view/ LOCATION:Northampton\, MA\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival,Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/MICAfest-2024-Art-for-Change-The-Mothers-View-overall.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)":MAILTO:hello@experiencemica.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T223000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T223000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230731T063546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T234237Z UID:248727-1691706600-1691706600@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! At Baba's Lounge DESCRIPTION:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! August 2023 shows in Maine\, USA & Prince Edward Island\, Canada \nBaba’s Lounge \n\n\n\n\nElena Ciampa & Friends are hitting the road! Here is the dream team: Eric Dostal is our driver & cook; Simon is our roadie & guest crooner; Lucia Dostal will be on vocals & flute; Marcia Russo on guitar; AJ Johnson on bass; and Ellen Jacobson on drums! URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/elena-ciampa-friends-summer-jaunt-ababas-lounge/ LOCATION:Baba’s Lounge\, 181 Great George St.\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ElenaFlyingHair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230731T063545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T234313Z UID:248726-1691694000-1691694000@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! at Truckin’ Roll DESCRIPTION:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! At Truckin’ Roll. Elena Ciampa & Friends are hitting the road! \nHere is the dream team: Eric Dostal is our driver & cook; Simon is our roadie & guest crooner; Lucia Dostal will be on vocals & flute; Marcia Russo on guitar; AJ Johnson on bass; and Ellen Jacobson on drums! \n\n\n\n\nAugust 10th\, 7 pm at Truckin’ Roll\, Thai-inspired hand-rolled ice cream.\nChurch Street & Grafton St\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, Canada URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/elena-ciampa-friends-summer-jaunt-at-truckin-roll/ LOCATION:Truckin’ Roll\, Church Street & Grafton St\, Prince Edward Island\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ElenaMessyHairDream.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230731T063546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T223350Z UID:248728-1691686800-1691697600@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:The Art of Amy Dawn Kotel\, Artist Reception DESCRIPTION: URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/the-art-of-amy-dawn-kotel-burnett-gallery/ LOCATION:Jones Library\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, 43 Amity Street\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002 CATEGORIES:Visual Art,Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Amy-kotel-post-show.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230807T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230807T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230731T063542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T234402Z UID:248725-1691431200-1691436600@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! Saco Summer in the Park Presents Elena Ciampa & Friends DESCRIPTION:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! Saco Summer in the Park Presents Elena Ciampa & Friends \nCK Burns School Memorial Field\, 15 Pepperell Square\, Saco\, ME \nAugust 7\, 6:00-7:30 pm URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/elena-ciampa-friends-summer-jauntsaco-summer-in-the-park-presents-elena-ciampa-friends/ LOCATION:SACO MAIN STREET\, 15 Pepperell Square\, Saco\, ME\, 04072\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ElenaFlyingHair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230806T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230806T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230731T063540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T234520Z UID:248724-1691330400-1691330400@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! Emery Summer Concert Series presents Elena Ciampa & Friends DESCRIPTION:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt!\nEmery Summer Concert Series presents Elena Ciampa & Friends. \nEnjoy an evening of free live music on Emery’s Lawn featuring the Massachusetts-based jazz ensemble Elena Ciampa & Friends!  Audience members are welcome to bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket. \n8/6/23\, 2:00 pm\, Emery’s Lawn\nFree and open to the public. URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/elena-ciampa-emery/ LOCATION:Emery Community Arts Center University of Maine at Farmington\, 111 South Street\, Farmington\, ME\, 04938\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ElenaMessyHairDream.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230806 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230731T063537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T230509Z UID:248723-1691193600-1691279999@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! Private performance at Searsport Shores\, Searsport ME DESCRIPTION:Elena Ciampa & Friends are hitting the road! Here is the dream team: Eric Dostal is our driver & cook; Simon is our roadie & guest crooner; Lucia Dostal will be on vocals & flute; Marcia Russo on guitar; AJ Johnson on bass; and Ellen Jacobson on drums! \nPlease note: the time is TBA. So it is listed as an All Day event. We will update you as soon as we know. But\, this is a private event for campers at the Searsport Shores camp. I’m sure they would love to have you! \nPrivate performance at Searsport Shores\, Searsport ME. Open to registered campers. https://maineoceancamping.com/ URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/elena-ciampa-friends-at-searsport-shores-searsport-me/ CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Elena-Ciampa-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230804T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230804T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230731T021321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T234720Z UID:248715-1691175600-1691181000@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! at Surrey Arts & Events at the Barn\, Surry\, ME DESCRIPTION:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! August 2023 shows in Maine\, USA & Prince Edward Island\, Canada. \n\n\n\nRelease Party!!! Introducing the instrumental jazz original “A Wind in the Dor”\n7pm at Surrey Arts & Events at the Barn\, Surry\, ME.\nFor tickets and more information\, go to event website: https://surryartsandevents.com/event/elena-ciampa/\n\n\n\n  URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/elena-ciampa-friends-summer-jaunt-august-4th/ LOCATION:Surrey Arts & Events at the Barn\, Surrey\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Elena-Ciampa-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230811 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230731T063546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T223313Z UID:248729-1691107200-1691711999@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! August 2023 shows in Maine\, USA & Prince Edward Island\, Canada DESCRIPTION:Elena Ciampa & Friends Summer Jaunt! August 2023 shows in Maine\, USA & Prince Edward Island\, Canada. \nAugust 4th-10th\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\nElena Ciampa & Friends are hitting the road early this Friday! Here is the dream team: Eric Dostal is our driver & cook; Simon is our roadie & guest crooner; Lucia Dostal will be on vocals & flute; Marcia Russoon guitar; AJ Johnson on bass; and Ellen Jacobson on drums! \nAlso\, Elena Ciampa’s FIRST RELEASE EVER is scheduled for this Friday\, Aug 4! The tune is an instrumental entitled “A Wind in the Dor.” URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/elena-ciampa-friends-summer-jaunt-august-tour/ LOCATION:Road Trip CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Elena-Ciampa-Friends-Summer-Jaunt-August-2023-shows-in-Maine-USA-Prince-Edward-Island-Canada.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T000157 CREATED:20230618T081027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T234600Z UID:3057-1686056400-1688148000@experiencemica.org SUMMARY:Labor Exhibition at Anchor House of Artists DESCRIPTION:Labor\n\nEva Pushkova\, Carla E. Reyes\, and Esther S. White\nA Group Exhibition in conjunction with new work from Christina Balch \nMothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA) presents a group exhibition of artist mothers about parenting in current times. From paintings and quilts to AI collaborations\, this exhibition features work in varying media about the often unseen labor in mothering and parenting. \nat Anchor House of Artists \nOn View: June 6 – 30\, 2023\n \nPublic artist reception: Friday\, June 9\, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm\, with music by Elena Ciampa\n \nGallery Hours:\nTuesday through Saturday\, from 1-6 pm\nDaytime Adult Admission to the museum $10\n  URL:https://experiencemica.org/event/labor-exhibition-at-anchor-house-of-artists/ LOCATION:Anchor House of Artists\, 518 Pleasant Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Visual Art Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://experiencemica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arts-night-out-Reception-June-9-5-8-pm-1280-×-720-px.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR