Opening Reception Jan. 17, 2-4pm. The Old Bank Gallery, Main St. Lecture: Thurs., Jan. 29th, 7pm. "If Not Now, When?": Three women, tired of waiting for the Muse, turn to each other.......It is all about process, taking oneself seriously, being creative and just doing." Elaine Grandy, collage Bonnie Mitchell, photography Linda Lariar (Webb-Varian), pencil, oils, & acrylic

January 17 thru March 14th "THE FLOWER SHOW" Opening Reception Jan. 17, 2-4pm. Flower portraits from regional artists. The Walter Meade Gallery, Vega Mt. Rd. Lecture: "Language of Flowers". Learn the meaning of flowers, and let them to speak for you. Just in time for Valentines Day. Thurs., Feb. 12th, 7pm. Saturday, January 24th, 98 pm THE GLOB at 76 MAIN! STAMFORD 76 Main! Stamford THE GLOB: Experimental rock and multimedia. THE GLOB band Andris Balin, keyboard & drum machine; Gerrit Gibbs, bass & drums; Hunter Davidsohn, guitar, combine 16 mm animation with their own music. $5 Thursday, January 29th, 7 pm GALLERY LECTURE THE CREATIVE CRONES: "If Not Now, When?" Three women tired of waiting for the muse turn to each other. It is all about process, taking oneself seriously, being creative and just doing." (A crone is a wise woman). The Old Bank Gallery, Main St., Roxbury Speakers: Artists Bonnie Mitchell, Linda Lariar, Elaine Grandy

A fantastic percussive band of young musicians from Zimbabwe with an Afro-fusion beat led by the soul-stirring voice of  Prudence Mabhena.  This amazing group of eight  supremely talented musicians has found, though music, a way to transcend their broken bodies and bankrupt country to bring a passionate message of hope.  This concert will be the unforgettable culmination of a cross-country tour that includes The House of Blues in L.A, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.   Watch them perform and learn their story at  http://liyana.kg6.googlepages.com. $20 2:30 Welcome cocktails 3:00 Short Film 3:30 - 4:30 Concert 4:30 – 6:30 Reception

WRITERS' EVENINGS
AT 76 MAIN!

Writers Evenings • Monday, January 5th, 7 - 9pm • Free Admission: ala circa '50s Greenwich Village, sans smoking <G>. Open to the public, writers present new works in progress (all writing styles encouraged to participate) and a moderated Q & A session with the audience will follow. Admission is free , refreshments served, donations encouraged. Writers interested in signing up to read their work, please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Writers Evening scheduled dates for first half of 2009: The first Monday of each month: 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, & 6/1. All Writers Evenings are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org.

Dana is a local singer/songwriter who has been creating something of a buzz lately. "Dana is one of those rare artists that you never want to take out of your Cd player. She touches your every emotion."

Enjoy the music even if you don't dance! $15. $12 srs. Table of 8/$85.

www.danalacroix.com

WRITERS' EVENINGS
AT 76 MAIN!

Writers Evenings • Monday, January 5th, 7 - 9pm • Free Admission: ala circa '50s Greenwich Village, sans smoking <G>. Open to the public, writers present new works in progress (all writing styles encouraged to participate) and a moderated Q & A session with the audience will follow. Admission is free , refreshments served, donations encouraged. Writers interested in signing up to read their work, please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Writers Evening scheduled dates for first half of 2009: The first Monday of each month: 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, & 6/1. All Writers Evenings are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org

The Screaming Orphans are four hip and musical sisters from Ireland. Their music has been compared to the Bangles and the Cranberries and their influences range from the Beatles, Indigo Girls, and R.E.M. to traditional Irish music. $15. $12 srs.
www.thescreamingorphans.com

Horseshoe Lounge Playboys: Randy Miritello (guitar), Will Lunn (mandolin), Dennis Walrath (acoustic bass), The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys present an obscure repoirte of original composition blended artfully with material exhumed from musical tombs stretching from Appalachia to Memphis. HLP creates powerful, sometimes mournful vocals backed by guitar, mandolin and acoustic bass. HLP presents a diverse background in old time country, bluegrass and roots music. $5. 76 Main! Stamford

Opening Reception March 21st, 2-4pm.
The Walter Meade Gallery, Vega Mt. Rd.

Abstract paintings inspired by the juxtaposition of the industry and grit of her Brooklyn home with the colors and sounds of nature.

Lecture: Thurs., Apr. 30th, 7pm. "“The Beginnings of Modern Art in the 20th Century” speaker Gerry Murphy.

WRITERS' EVENINGS
AT 76 MAIN!

Writers Evenings • Monday, January 5th, 7 - 9pm • Free Admission: ala circa '50s Greenwich Village, sans smoking <G>. Open to the public, writers present new works in progress (all writing styles encouraged to participate) and a moderated Q & A session with the audience will follow. Admission is free , refreshments served, donations encouraged. Writers interested in signing up to read their work, please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Writers Evening scheduled dates for first half of 2009: The first Monday of each month: 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, & 6/1. All Writers Evenings are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org

The great NYC gospel group returns to Roxbury for their 3rd appearance. Enjoy this spectacular group, who have been busy performing with Josh Groban, and then stay for an old fashioned church supper. $15. $12 srs.

At the Gould Church, Main St., Roxbury

Opening Reception Sat., May 23rd, 2-4 pm.
The Old Bank Gallery

Jamieson's light filled landscapes and interiors explore the beauty of the intimate view and the captured word.

Lecture: Thurs., June 4th, 7 pm. "Painting Light: Capturing the Moment"
Speaker: Doug Jamieson

Opening Reception Sat., May 23rd, 2-4 pm.
The Walter Meade Gallery

Cityscapes: As seen through the eyes of Lubomir Tomas Kralicek, or ‘Lubo’ as he was known to his friends. Lubo was a professional restorer of renowned painters from the 18th and 19th centuries and French impressionists. His personal paintings captured impressions of his favorite places. Lubo became known for his portrayal of New York City street scenes and it is these paintings, along with some of other cites, that we are featuring in our salute to Lubo.

Lecture: Thurs., June 18th, 7 pm. "Salute to Lubo"

At the Old School Baptist Church, Denver Vega Rd., Denver
Krueger has been said to "probe beneath the surface of seemingly simple topics" and been called an "extraordinarily talented writer with a real talent for poetic imagery". $12. $10 .srs.www.jameskrueger.com

At the Old School Baptist Church, Denver Vega Rd.

Classical Jam (CJ) is a vibrant ensemble of flute, percussion, violin, viola and cello. CJ is best known for its engaging and lively presentations for today's contemporary audiences, thought provoking concert themes, and wide-ranging repertoire from Renaissance dance music, traditional classical works, CJ's very own arrangements from Gershwin to Piazzolla, to original compositions by members of CJ and other living composers. $12. $10 srs. www.classicaljam.org