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In the Gallery, Sunday, Oct. 30, 12 – 2 p.m. Award-winning painter and illustrator Donna Berger shows her work on the final Sunday in October. Donna’s work includes expressive realism portraits, life drawings, and sketches of children, people, and pets created using acrylics on canvas, and ink, crayons, and colored pencils on paper.
Nashoba Players present 45 Seconds From Broadway Oct. 28, 29, Nov. 4, 5 8 p.m. Set in the “Polish Tea Room” – the converted ballroom of the New York City theater district’s Edison Hotel and in reality “Café Edison” – Neil Simon focuses his attention on a variety of café patrons. Theater-goers will eavesdrop on the lives of the café owners and their customers over the course of a year. For tickets, call (978)760-3510 or visit www.nashobaplayers.org.
Art Reception Sunday, Nov. 6, 1 – 4 p.m. Local artist, Trina Teele brings her work to the PCA gallery in November. Growing up in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Trina spent summers on Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and Long Island. The rhythm of the ocean has been a central theme in her life. While in college Trina became aware of a duality in art. There was the powerful calculated art of the commercial world, and the unique and unexpected expressiveness of personal art. She embraced this duality and got a degree in both Graphic Design and Painting with a concentration in Art History from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. After graduation, Trina entered into the corporate world as a graphic designer. In her personal artwork she returned to using acrylic paints and found it surprisingly manageable after the brief period with watercolors.
Trina explores the question of why one needs art and creativity. This has led her to a daily commitment towards creativity as evidenced on her blog . She also maintains her graphic design business and continues to study with local artists. She contributes to and participates routinely in local shows, exhibits, art societies, and art festivals. Gallery hours are Sundays in November, 12 – 2 p.m.
Rosemary’s Baby Blues, Rock/Blues Show, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Rosemary’s Baby Blues is a high energy ROCKIN’ R&B/Blues Band that keeps you moving and grooving all night long. Their new CD On Time and Feelin’ Fine showcases a diverse, multi-talented and unique sound backed by strong vocals, electrifying guitar, pulsing bass and drums, and is punctuated by the powerhouse RBB horns. Their music is current and classic ranging from Delbert McClinton and JD McPherson to Freddy King, Little Feat and Muddy Waters. Consistently rocking the New England music scene since 2009, this group of seasoned musicians continues to build their fan base at clubs and festivals. Their passion and joy for playing music is contagiously shared on stage in EVERY performance. Recent venues include Onset Blues Festival, NH State Fair and Johnny D’s. This event is not to be missed! Tickets: $20 PCA Members, $22 Non-members
Afternoon Barn Dance Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 – 5 p.m. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon of dancing and music in a friendly, informal atmosphere. No experience necessary. Fee: $5 adults, $3 kids, maximum $15 per family
Open Mic Night Sunday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Join us for regular Open Mic Nights on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Share a song, tune or poem with a roomful of supportive listeners. If you’ve never played in front of an audience before, this is a great place to start. If you’re an old hand at performing, it’s a great place to meet others and share your talents with new performers. A professional or semi-professional act is featured at each open stage around 9 p.m. $5 cover.
The Parish Center for the Arts is located at 10 Lincoln Street, Westford. Call us at 978-692-6333; e-mail us at PCA@Westford.org; visit our Web site at Westford.org/PCA. The PCA is handicap accessible. “Like us” on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
