adults $16 and seniors/students 13+ $14 ticket prices...
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Season of Compassion Spr ing 2015 Newsletter
A Taste of Ireland 2
Spring Band Concert 2
Members Only Reception 3
Broadway Open Mic 3
Upcoming Cabaret Auditions 3
Kids: Summer Drama
Workshop 4
Kids: Arts After School 4
Performing Groups 5
River’s Edge Youth Chorus 5
Artist Appreciation 5
Art Exhibit Opportunities 6
Local Arts Calendar 7
Office Info—Sponsors 8
Inside this issue:
Call me crazy, but I’ve wanted to direct One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest for many, many years. I was only a teenager when the movie came onto the screen. I was blown away by the story of the bold Randle P Mc Murphy, the frightening Nurse Ratched, the bashful Billy Bibbit, the gigantic Chief Bromden and the slew of well developed charac-ters set together in the amazing story of a Pacific Northwest Mental Institution. Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of the main character, Randle Patrick McMurphy, had the raw energy of a methodical and smooth engine, sputtering, revving and ready to take off at any second coupled with the or-ganic charm of a playboy on steroids. It’s no accident the characters’ initials are RPM. I don’t remember who I saw the movie with or where I saw it, but I remember those characters’ lighting up the screen with their disorders, Nurse Ratched’s power to disembowel each patient with a smile and the amazing performances of each actor on the
screen as the story unfolded before me.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest remained in the back of my mind, hovering there and calling out to me over my many years of directing. The opportunity to direct the play finally came in the form of compassion, and seemed a likely candidate for the River’s Edge Arts Alliance’s Season of Compassion,
under the subject of Health and Wellness.
The cast of Cuckoo’s Nest is a great one, and I am truly blessed to be working with such a fine group of dedicated actors. In our rehearsal process, we have been “peeling back the onion” of the charac-ters one by one, and delving into their past, much like one would during a therapy session. We are trying to understand the breadth and depth of each individual character on the stage, the relation-ships with each other, and also getting to know each other as people on a deeper level. These are
wonderful ingredients for great theater.
We are exploring what these characters mean to one another, how Mc Murphy’s ’presence on the ward effects each and every character, and how Mc Murphy and Nurse Ratched dance with each
other in a passive aggressive pas de deux.
The script is a great piece of theater and each role is a dream role for any actor. Our cast is comprised of a large group of intelligent, powerful, funny, caring and very talented individuals. My only hope is that their hard work on this project draws the audience they deserve. If you don’t see anything else this year in the way of theater, please come and see these actors in their portrayal of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. You’d be crazy not
to.
Director, Lynne Johnson
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
Click Here for Cast List
Ticket Prices Non-Members:
Adults $16 and Seniors/Students 13+ $14
Ticket Prices Members:
Adults $14 and Seniors/Students 13+ $12
*** For Mature Audiences ***
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River’s Edge Community Band Concert
Make us part of your holiday tradition!
Saturday, March 7 at 7pm
Riverview
Hudson Portuguese Club
13 Port Street, Hudson
Not Irish? No worries! Everyone is invited to “A Taste of Ireland” on March 7th presented by the River’s Edge Arts
Alliance and the Hudson Rotary Club. This 2nd Annual event is going to be bigger and better than last year and you
don’t want to miss out on a night or Irish Food, Drink and Entertainment in celebration of St. Paddy’s Day. The night
will kick off with Irish Beer and Irish Food sampling as well as a performance by the Heavey Quinn Academy of Irish
Dance. Our Emcee for the evening will be Comedian Sean Sullivan who will entertain the crowd between acts. The
Jolly Beggars, a favorite from last year, will fill the air with lilting festive music. The Jolly Beggars bring the rich tradition
of Celtic folk music and storytelling to modern day audiences. Based out of Connecticut, their traditional songs and
musical arrangements have exposed many to the joys of Celtic music. The Jolly Beggars tell traditional stories from
Irish folklore and intersperse their musical arrangements with traditional reels and jigs.
Tickets for this fantastic event are on sale now and include Irish food sampling, Irish beer sampling and all entertain-
ment. Advance tickets for $25 can be purchased online at upwitharts.org. Tables of 10 can be reserved online or by
calling 978-562-1646. Reserve early for prime seating. For more information or questions visit upwitharts.org or email
Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3pm
Hudson High School Auditorium
69 Brigham St
Ticket Prices
Non-Members: Adult $12, Senior/Student $10,
Children 10 and under $8
Members: Adult $10, Senior/Student $8, Children
10 and under $6
Fea- turing: The complete Rimsky-
Korsakov “Scheherazade, selec-
tions from Porgy & Bess,
Marches by Sousa and
Reeves, solos from our Young
Artist Competition Winners:
Andrew Doherty-Munro &
Thaya Zalewski
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Members Only Spring Reception
Friday, April 10 from 6-7 pm at Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main
Street. Come to our festive reception, enjoy some hors d’oeuvres,
beverages and music. Reception is FREE to River’s Edge Arts Alliance
Members before the 7:30 performance of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.
Tickets for One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest can be purchased on our website soon.
R.S.V.P. [email protected] or by calling 978-562-1646.
Open Mic Night - 3rd Wednesday of the Month
M a r c h 1 8 • A p r i l 1 5 • M a y 2 0
Come join us and exercise your vocal chords or bring family and friends to
listen and enjoy a night of Broadway Music in one of the area’s best local
restaurants, Harvest Café, 40 Washington St, Hudson 7:30–10 pm.
Accompanying on piano is Maureen Bourgeois from Hudson. Enjoy full
service dining at Harvest Café and some fantastic local talent. Singers
should provide their own sheet music for the accompanist with a two song
maximum per singer. $5 for singers, free to listen.
Upcoming Auditions
Seeking: Actors, Dancers & Singers
Sunday, March 22 - 2 – 5 pm & Tuesday, March 24 - 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Call backs: Friday,
March 27 - 6:30 – 9:30. Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson MA
Songs: Willkommen, So What?, Don't Tell Mama, Mein Herr , Perfectly Marvelous , Two Ladies, It Couldn't Please
Me More (The Pineapple Song), Maybe This Time, The Money Song, Married, Tomorrow Belongs to Me, If you Could
See Her…, What Would You Do?, I Don’t Care Much, Cabaret, and Finale. Click Here for Audition
Requirements.
Rehearsals are Saturdays 10am-1pm, Mondays & Tuesdays 7-10pm
Director: Wendy Stuart Music Director: David Lussier
Choreographer: Travers Fredette Stage Manager: Danni Neuffer
Season of Compassion Community Event
Opiate Addiction Awareness Film and Panel Discussion
Friday, May 22 at 7pm, Hudson Town Hall 78 Main Street.
More info coming soon.
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TADA! A Musical Theatre Workshop
Grades 1-4
Wednesdays 4-5pm
Instructor: Alyssa MacDonald
Location: Hudson High School Room F101
6 weeks beginning April 29
Fee: $90 Members, $100 Non-Members
Budding Artist III Painting Class
A Fun Kids Art Class
Grades 1-4
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm
Instructor: Dave Rosolko
Location: Paint Misbehavin’ 312 Main St, Hudson
4 weeks beginning April 29
Fee: $50 Members, $60 Non-Members
Click Here for a
Registration Form
Classes Begin
Theater Too! Starts: June 29
Children’s Theater Starts: June 29
Youth Theater Starts: June 29
Little Theater I Starts: July 6
Little Theater II Starts: July 20
Performance Dates
Little Theater & Theater Too!: July 17
Children’s Theater: July 23 & 24
Youth Theater: July 31 & 1
Little Theater II: July 31
Summer Drama Workshop Registrations Open March 2nd
Deadline to Register is: Tuesday, June 2nd!
Registration begins on
Wednesday, April 1
CLICK HERE for a form
Heart Strings Guitar Lessons
A Beginner Guitar Class for Grades 5-7
Mondays from 5-6pm
Instructor: Alex Andrews
Location: Quinn Middle School Room A111
6 weeks beginning April 27
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River’s Edge Community Band Directed by David Bailey
For area adults and high school students who play woodwind, brass, or
percussion. Particularly welcome at this time are alto saxophones, section clari-
nets and tubas. Rehearsals resume Thursdays, beginning April 2 at 7:15
pm at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St, Room C108.
Join Our River’s Edge Musical Performance Groups
River’s Edge Youth Chorus Directed by Lisa Schliker
A community chorus for children ages 8-18 who love having fun and making
music. Rehearsals resume Mondays, beginning March 2 at 6:30pm at
Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St, Room C110. Interested in joining?
We are offering 2 for 1 registration this session only. See ad below.
River’s Edge Chorale Directed by Paul Johnson
For area adults and high school students who love to sing. Rehearsals resume
Tuesdays, beginning April 7 at 7:00 pm at Hudson High School, 69
Brigham St, Room C110.
2015 Artist Appreciation Concert
Vote for your favorite contributor to the arts in
our community who will be honored during
our concert. The River's Edge Arts Alliance is seeking
submissions for the yearly recipient of the Artist Appreciation
Award. We are looking to honor someone who has made a
substantial contribution to our mission to enrich lives and create
community through the arts. The person chosen should be someone who has integrity in the community, is
knowledgeable in his/her art field, has contributed to the artistic lives of many people and who has contributed to our
community in general through his/her artistic work with the people of this area.
Click Here To Submit Name
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Visual Arts Dave Rosolko, Artist and co-owner of Paint
Misbehavin’ paint bar in Hudson will be our
Art in the Hall Solo exhibit from May 4
through June at the Hudson Town Hall, 78
Main Street, during normal business hours.
All of Dave’s artwork is for sale.
Dave has lived in Hudson for 25 years. He
graduated from Massachusetts College of Art
with a BFA in Communication Design long
before the computer age settled in. He has
worked in the Graphic Design field for over
35 years and has done everything including
print and web design & production, paste-up, color correcting, murals, face
painting, caricatures, wedding photography, calligraphy and design & installation
of signage, along with short stints at bartending, construction and tarring roofs!
Nothing makes him happier than
when he is in front of his easel
(or computer) painting and
listening to music. For him, it
has always been more about the
process than the end result.
Birds of a Feather
Multi-Artist Art Exhibit
On display from March through
April at
Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main
Street during regular business
hours. Opening Reception: Satur-
day, April 11 from 6-7pm
Stay tuned for info on our first annual
Art on The Green
Outdoor Art Sale & Juried Art Exhibit at Wood Park, Park St, Hudson
This unique exhibit
will explore the
intricate and creative
world of body art,
the stories behind
the tattoos and
feature the beautiful
photography of
guest artist Jonathan
Route
Saturday, May 2
7 pm.
Location TBD
ThINK Art Exhibit Reception
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Mar 22 & 24 River’s Edge Players: Cabaret Auditions Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St, 3/22 from 2-5pm & 3/24 from 6:30-9:30pm.
Callbacks on 3/27 6:30-9:30pm $
Mar 28 Hudson Public Library Sculpt a Bluebird: Needle Felting Workshop. 1pm a 3 hour workshop by Nicole Wander will get you started no needle felting. Novice and Experienced felters welcome. Adult or mature teens only (Sharp needle used in creative process) Sign-up required. $10
refundable deposit due at sign-up.
M a r 2 9 R i v e r ’ s E d g e C o m m u n i t y B a n d : S p r i n g Concert Scheherazade… A Tale of Compassion. Featuring: Festive Fanfare, Star Spangled Banner, Porgy and Bess, and selections from Scheherazade. Hudson High School Auditorium, 69
Brigham St, $.
Apr 7 River’s Edge Chorale Rehearsals Resume on Tuesdays at 7:00pm, Hudson High School, Room
C110, 69 Brigham St. $
Apr 8 Marlborough Public Library: Annual Paternoster Turst C o n c e r t w i t h J o h n Minnucci, 7pm. Marlborough Public
Library, 35 W Main St. FREE
Apr 10, 11 & 12 River’s Edge Players present One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. 4/10 & 4/11 at 7:30 pm and 4/12 at 2pm, Hudson Town
Hall, 78 Main St. $
Apr 10 River’s Edge Arts A l l i a n c e M e m b e r s O n l y Reception. Come to our festive reception, enjoy some hors d’oeuvres, beverages and music. Reception is FREE to River’s Edge Arts Alliance Members. Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main
St, 6-7pm.
Apr 11 River’s Edge Arts Alliance Birds of a Feather Art in the Hall
Exhibit Reception 6-7 pm. FREE
Apr 11 Hudson Public Library Scarlet Poppies: Pastel Paint like Georgia O’Keeffe, 10 am, No experience needed! All materials included: Limited to 20. In-person registration required with $10 deposit.
Deposit refunded with attendance.
Harvest Café: Live Music, Thurs-Sat from 7:30-10 pm, Open Mic 1st, 3rd & 4th Wed with 3rd being Broadway Open Mic, Thursday Knitting Group 5pm-10pm, Book Club, 2nd Thurs at 7 pm, Song Writers Roundtable, 3rd Sat at 1 pm, Art Exhibits. 40 Washing-
ton St, Hudson.
Post Road Art: Winter Classes for
Adults & Kids: $
Assabet Valley Camera Club: Beg i nne r , i n t ermed i a t e and advanced photographers welcome. Meetings 1st and 3rd Wed of every month, Sep - Jun, 7:30 pm, Hudson
Senior Center, 29 Church St, $
Mar 2 River’s Edge Youth Chorus Rehearsals Resume on Mondays at 6:30pm, Hudson High School, Room
C110, 69 Brigham St. $
Mar 7 2nd Annual A Taste of Ireland 7pm, featuring a Irish Music with The Jolly Beggars, Irish Food, Irish Step Dancing, Irish Beer and Emcee Comedian Sean Sullivan. Riverview,
Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St, $
Mar 7 Marlborough Public Library: YCS Concert - Assabet Valley Chamber Singers. 7pm at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W
Main St. FREE
Mar 8 Concord Museum Hands-On History An afternoon for kids and families to learn together through crafts, history hunts, and special gallery activities; included free with Museum admission. Learn how to make bees-
wax candles.
Mar 14 Marlborough Public L ibra ry : 45 th Ann i ve r sa ry Celebration Arts & Crafts Show. 9am - 5pm. Marlborough Public
Library, 35 W Main St. FREE
Mar 18 Broadway Open Mic a River’s Edge Arts Alliance event. 7:30-10pm, Harvest Café 40 Washington St, Hudson. FREE to
listen, $5 to sing.
Mar 18 Marlborough Public Library: Author/Celebrity Series with Proof Positive Author, Archer Meyer, 7pm. Marlborough
Public Library, 35 W Main St. FREE
Apr 15 Broadway Open Mic a River’s Edge Arts Alliance event. 7:30-10pm, Harvest Café 40 Washington St, Hudson. FREE to lis-
ten, $5 to sing.
Apr 15 Marlborough Public Library: Author/Celebrity Series with The End of The Point Author Elizabeth Graver, 7pm. Marlborough Public Library, 35 W
Main St. FREE
Apr 23 Concord Museum History, in Panels: Comic Book Making Workshop 10AM - 12:30PM Make your own comic book! A hands-on look at how a historical comic book story is created. The workshop is
designed for ages 8-16. $$
May 2 River’s Edge Arts Alliance Tattoo Exhibit Reception 7 pm.
Location TBD. FREE
May 2 Hudson Public Library Herstory in Civil War Quilts, 2pm. Textile and costume historian Lynne Bassett focuses on the quilts that women created to declare their patriotism and support their fighting menfolk, from the first call to defend their country to the post-war ceremonies that helped veterans to
make sense of their experience. FREE
May 13 Marlborough Public Library: Author/Celebrity Series with The Giver Author Lois Lowry, 7pm. Marlborough Public Library, 35
W Main St. FREE
May 20 Marlborough Public Library: YCS Concert - Anick Annual Youth People Concert. 7pm at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W
Main St. FREE
May 20 Broadway Open Mic a River’s Edge Arts Alliance event. 7:30-10pm, Harvest Café 40 Washington St, Hudson. FREE to
listen, $5 to sing.
May 22 River’s Edge Arts Alliance Season of Compassion Opiate Awareness Event. Short film and dis-cussion. Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main
St. FREE
Local Arts Cultural Calendar
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