Stand With Haiti: A SPACE Benefit for Partners In Health.
Friday 02.12.2010, Doors at 7:30 PM, Starts at 8:00 PM, $5 – $20 suggested donation, 18+
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On January 12th, a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, killing tens of thousands and direly affecting millions more. SPACE presents a throwback show by two of our oldest friends to benefit Haitian relief work. Darien Brahms presents her classic 2003 album Green Valentine in it’s entirety, followed by Phantom Buffalo (née The Ponys) performing their seminal first album ShiShiMuMu. All door proceeds go to benefit Partners In Health, a nonprofit that has worked in Haiti for nearly twenty-five years and today is one of the largest non-governmental health care providers in the country.
All proceeds to benefit Partners in Health’s “Stand With Haiti” program.
The first 100 people through the door who donate $20 or more get a limited edition t-shirt ($75 value) donated by Rogues Gallery. Sizes limited.
Dead of Winter – An Evening of Portland Songwriters
Saturday 02.13.2010, Doors at 8:00 PM, Starts at 8:30 PM, $6, 18+
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This evening will mark four years of packed crowds, hot toddies, cozy candlelight, and intimate performances from a cross-section of Portland’s finest musicians as they gather together for the 4th Annual Dead of Winter showcase at SPACE. Every year, you get to see songwriters stripped down from their usual bands, hear new material and cool cover songs, as well as witness unexpected collaborations on stage. Come to see your favorite local musicians and leave as a fan of new ones! Featuring José Ayerve (Spouse), Eric Schwan (Orchards), Randy Illian (Tin Ceilings), Jeremy Alexander (An Evening With), Aly Spaltro (Lady Lamb the Beekeeper), Jacob Augustine, Darien Brahms, Matthew Lajoie(Cursillistas), Peet Chamberlain, Timmy Findlen (Over A Cardboard Sea),Emily Dix Thomas, D. Gross, Joshua Loring & Annie Larmon.
Naked Shakespeare presents Macbeth
Tuesday 02.16.2010, Starts at 7:30 PM, free / $5 donation suggested, All Ages
Acorn Productions’ high school touring version of Macbeth features company members Nate and Johnny Speckman with Karen Ball and Paul Haley in a one-hour version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, complete with a new “soundscape” created by the actors during the performance. Acorn’s edited text focuses on the essential journey of Macbeth from war hero to tyrant, examining the causes of his downward spiral. The performance includes all the most famous text selections as well as nearly complete versions of the scenes between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. FMI www.nakedshakespeare.org
Film: Freedom on the Fence
Thursday 02.18.2010, Doors at 7:00 PM, Starts at 7:30 PM, $5 or free for members and students, All Ages
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TypeCulture and AIGA Maine present the Maine premiere of Freedom on the Fence, a film by Andrea Marks.
Freedom on the Fence is a documentary film about the history of Polish posters and their significance to the social, political and cultural life of Poland. The film examines the period from WWII through the fall of Communism, and captures the paradox of how this unique art form flourished within a Communist regime.
Dimensions in Jazz presents: Dijkstra/Hollenbeck Duo
Friday 02.19.2010, Doors at 8:30 PM, Starts at 9:00 PM, $10 advance, seniors, students/ $15 day of show, All Ages
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John Hollenbeck (drums, percussion, toys) and Jorrit Dijkstra (alto sax, lyricon, analog electronics) have been playing duets on and off since 1998. In their improvisations they investigate the minuscule details within the sonic palette of their instruments by “zooming in” to a whole new world of sonic textures. With the help of some analog electronics, they place their sounds under an imaginary microscope, to orchestrate the overtones, micro-beats, wind flows, clicking of the pads, impact of the stick on the drumhead, and sub tone effects, without losing their strong sense of melody and groove. They also share an interest in improvising with multiple-tempo layerings, melodic cells, cut and paste methods, extended techniques and integrating uncommon (analog) instruments such as the Autoharp and the Lyricon. Their music shows influences from Ornette Coleman, Steve Lacy, György Ligeti, and Conlon Nancarrow, as well as minimalists like Morton Feldman, and ambient music pioneer Brian Eno. Their debut CD “Sequence” on Trytone Records has received critical acclaim in the international press.
Contact Info
SPACE Gallery
538 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101
(207)828-5600 (phone)
(207)828-5607 (FAX)
info@space538.org
