Artwork by Elizabeth Jacobs
By Sean Paul Cormier
Photos by John Carafo
“My drawings are manifestations of an urgent state of mind which compels me to understand what I am thinking and feeling in the moment”
Elizabeth Jacobs of Bedford Massachusetts had a hope of one day attending Mass College of Art in Boston.
She achieved that goal in 2005 with a BFA and is now navigating her way through Boston as an accomplished artist in her field. As a young child, Jacobs was always skeptical of imagery and always trying to redefine objects or pictures. Early in her professional career, she has managed to be a part of some diverse shows that have placed her in some of Boston's notable hot spots. It was not easy early on for Jacobs, who had bouts with nightmares and depression, which became a greater opportunity to explore her passion for art and transform these feelings into something positive. "I didn't want to keep these things, these monsters hidden; I wanted to see what made them tick; what made them stronger, what made them weaker" she explained.
Jacobs 'paintings and drawings are consistent in many ways. They are not only unique pieces all within a group but they have an identity. She explains, "My drawings are manifestations of an urgent state of mind which compels me to understand what I am thinking and feeling in the moment." Her drawings play a support role to her paintings because it allows her to build her thoughts and transform them into a final painted creation she says. Jacobs continues to explain that, "Drawings are akin to an early stage in evolution, while my paintings are developed and matured, providing more clues through detailed form, color and elements of a (mostly) planned composition."
More than a Fig Tree!
JENNY JOPE
Artist/Writer/Photographer
"I've always been drawn to photography and art and the emotional response that images evoke"
Compiled By:
Sean Paul Cormier
Jenny Jope is not only a self taught photographer but a communicator and a dreamer through her craft. Most artists get their inspiration and influence from other artists, but Jope finds if traditional communication fails or a loss of words, her photography will tell a story. "I turn to photography to communicate the poems I cannot write" she says.
Jope, who started shooting as a child back in the second grade seems to pass on her art forms naturally. She explained a time when her daughter Charlie and she walked along a path in Marion, MA. They came upon a large ancient tree and began climbing. In the main portion of the tree was a perfect seat where her daughter crawled into it and was cradled by this beautiful tree. She captured a perfect mother and daughter moment and it was all natural. "My favorite shots are the spontaneous images without arrangement that are true visual poetry" she explains.
New England's Premier Art Event
One of the region's premier art events is the annual Boston International Art Show. This year's event, scheduled for November 12-15, will be held at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the
Arts in Boston's Historic South End. This is the 13th Anniversary of the show which draws art lovers from throughout the region and dealers, galleries and artists from throughout the US and the world.
Following a lavish Preview Party on November 12th from 5:30 -9:00 pm, there are special events scheduled for the duration of the show including:
CollegeFest Rocks Boston!
By Staff
CollegeFest®, the premiere back-to-school event in the U.S.A., returns to Boston for the twenty-fourth year on September 26th and 27th. Owned and organized by Mr. Youth®, the nation's premier youth marketing agency, the festival has grown to become a staple in the culture of Boston's collegiate life since 1985.
The festival will be held at Boston's Hynes Convention Center. Over 15,000 college-aged students from more than 50 Boston-area campuses are expected to attend the event, where they will be treated to live performances from nationally prominent recording artists, tons of free giveaways, and prizes from over 100 corporate exhibitors and sponsors. Sponsors will include local companies, non-profits, and national corporations.
This year feature appearances include Lansdowne - named "one of Boston's best bands" by Mix 104.1, and headliners including Jeremih, with the Nationwide Breakout Hit "Birthday Sex" and the new hit track 'Im a Star', who will perform on Saturday 9/26; Hellogoodbye, featuring "Here in Your Arms" on Sunday 9/27 with Talib Kweli, a successful rapper in alternative hip hop.
Other highlights include autograph signings with Luis Tiant, former Red Sox pitcher and Wally the Green Monster, with World Series trophies on display. Guest appearance by Woody Harrelson, star of Sony Picture's Entertainment, Zombieland.
"CollegeFest is a Boston cultural institution which allows all Boston area college students to experience the very best this city has to offer from food, to fun, to arts & entertainment," said Matt Britton, Managing Partner of CollegeFest. "This year's roster of top notch recording artists, celebrity appearances, and free stuff will create one unforgettable experience."
2009 Exhibitors include: Ford, which will offer Ride and Drives (test drive) of the Ford Fiesta to the students for free entrance into the event, Monster Beverage Company, Aflac, Polar Beverages, Nantucket Nectars, Sony Picture's Entertainment and EF CollegeBreak - holding a casting call to giveaway (2) free trips to Amsterdam and Paris. More exhibitors are included, but you'll have to hit the festival to find out who they are.
Official transportation partner: Greyhound and Peter Pan will shuttle students free of cost to the event. Visit collegefest.com to see if the bus will visit your school and receive all further details at collegefest.com. Sponsors include PUR, Herbal Essences, Ford, RepNation. Special thanks to The Boston Red Sox Red Sox, Aflac and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Media partners include The Boston Globe and WAAF.
Cape Cod Escapes!
By Mark B. Oliver
It's unmistakable, that first morning with a slight chill in the air, heralding the end of summer and the imminent arrival of fall. Thoughts turn less to the beach, picnics and weekends away and instead to the school run, the return of the boss to work and the holiday season looming on the horizon.
The many towns on Cape Cod however continue to provide welcome attractions and distractions throughout the fall and early winter months when the weather is often superb and the fun keeps on going.
Bourne
40th Annual Bourne Scallop Festival (September 25 - 27) Held at the Buzzards Bay Park, Bourne, the scallop festival has over 125 professional artists & craftsmen, home show, entertainment, rides & games, and scallop dinners.
Brewster
'We'd Like to Propose a Toast!' (Now until September 13) Cape Rep continues its production of 'We'd Like to Propose a Toast!' at Old Sea Pines Inn in Brewster.
'Deck the Halls' (November 6 - 8) The Crosby Mansion, Crobsy Lane, Brewster, an old sea captains house, is transformed into a holiday wonderland by the Nauset Garden Club. Each room is differently themed and is complimented with Christmas fair. Hot cider and festive cookies can be enjoyed while touring the mansion and there is a boutique to purchase gifts.
Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 if purchased in advance (call 508-945-5801 for a list of locations).
Brewster for the Holidays: A Sea of Lights (December 4 - 6) Main Street, Brewster will be lit by a sea of lights and festive events for the family will take place all over town.
Chatham
Autumn Open Juried Exhibition: Autumn Skies (September 13 - October 7) The exhibition is held at the Creative Arts Center in Chatham. The reception and awards ceremony will be on Sunday, September 13 between 4 - 6pm.
Nun Run 5K Run/Walk (September 19) A benefit for Dream Day on Cape Cod, this rolling loop course is a certified 5K with some beautiful water views. The run starts (and finishes) at the intersection of Pond Street and Stage Harbor Road, Chatham. The run begins at 9:30am with a post-race celebration at the Red Nun Bar & Grill, 746 Main Street, Chatham. You can register for the event online here.
31st Annual Chatham Christmas-by-the-Sea (December 6 - 31) Highlights include the Annual Santa Visit at Chatham Fish Pier on December 6, and the Annual Tree Trimming and Lighting Ceremony at Sears Park on December 11.
Nine-year-old entrepreneur sells StopWar necklace
The following is a reprint of an article that ran in the Provincetown Banner.
Eli Lyons-Seiser learns the ins and outs of community-minded business
By Stephen Morris
BANNER CORRESPONDENT
Eli, an exceptionally bright and articulate nine-and-a-half year old, has designed, manufactured and marketed the StopWar necklace, his own initiative to help prevent wars for future generations and support those traumatized by its effects.
“I was in Ohio with my uncles and when we came home from the firing range my Uncle Rick offered to drill a shell and string it for me,” he says. “Then, my dad and I came up with the idea to string them and then sell them.”
Painter’s Showcase: Joerg Dressler
By Steve Lyons
Summer on Cape Cod means beach, pools, lobster, daiquiris and some of the best art in the country.
This week in Provincetown showcases what’s become one of the more anticipated events of the summer: new work by Joerg Dressler.
His 2008 show, based on “mental snapshots” Dressler retained from a recent trip to his native Hanau, Germany, was a sell-out, leaving passionate collectors from throughout the nation eager for more.
Dressler, who studied at the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Offenbach, Germany, and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, paints in a bold style that can accommodate a wide spectrum of approaches, ranging from abstract compositions to representational landscapes.
His new show at the Alden Gallery, located at 423 Commercial St., Provincetown, MA, includes more work inspired by pastoral German locations and the Cape Cod terrain that is now his home.
“My paintings are interpretations of the landscapes that surround me,” Dressler says. “Depending on my needs and moods, the color, light, and level of abstraction change.”
Acting Stupidly … Cambridge, Washington and Beyond
By Rick Robinson
Alright, let’s quickly rehash the facts one more time. And I do mean quickly! If you live in New England and do not know about this story, you should go back to searching the web for porn. There’s nothing for you here.
Fifty-one year old Harvard professor, Henry Lewis Gates, Jr., comes home from a trip and can’t find his keys. In order to get in, he and his driver force their way into the home. A neighbor sees what they perceive to be a criminal break-in and calls 911. Cambridge police Sgt. James Crowley responds. When asked for identification by Crowley, Gates goes off like a cannon at a Boston Pops 4th of July concert. He becomes belligerent and refuses to produce identification. Crowley arrests Gates for disorderly conduct.
Gates, who is an African-American, later accuses Crowley of racial profiling. It is revealed that Crowley teaches a police class on the evils of that illegal practice.
At a nationally televised press conference, President Obama is asked about the situation and responds that the Cambridge police acted “stupidly.” National furor follows and, the next day, President Obama qualifies his statement. The national furor doesn’t die down and the President invites Gates and Crowley to the White House for a beer.
In the words of the great philosopher, Forrest Gump: “Stupid is as stupid does.”
Please Come to Boston for the Summer
By Karen Berliner
From its cobblestone streets to its breathtaking waterfront harbor, Boston is a city infused with magical charm and a rich American history. Explore historical sites and dine at top notch eateries, catch a ballgame at Fenway Park or kayak on the Charles River. Whatever you fancy, the choices for visitors are limitless.
I'm staying here with some friends and they've got lots of room…
There are just as many lovely places to stay at while visiting Boston as there are things to see and do, each hosting you with their very own signature personality and accoutrements.
Being a landmark hotel located in the historical Back Bay area of Boston, The Colonnade Hotel caters to those who seek well seasoned luxury in an authentic setting. Just recently having enjoyed a $20-million dollar facelift complete with redesigns from top to bottom, the Colonnade is home to Boston’s Brasserie Jo restaurant. This eatery boasts an extensive cocktail menu with recommendations happily suggested by their top notch wait staff. An extensive selection of French fare specialties accompanied by an impressive list of wines to pair with, along with other eclectic options for any palate makes for a full dining experience. I chose their bouillabaisse which was by far one of the best I’ve had, brimming with chunks of tasty seafood in a rich and savory golden broth. Enjoy the convenience of an express breakfast from Brasserie Jo served to your room as well. Just hang your door menu choices outside your lavish suite before 2am, and rest assured that your feast will appear on point the very next morning.
The New World Order: Tra Tutti - Couture with a Conscience
Looking for a bargain these days? Who isn’t?
Now, combine couture with a conscience with the World Wide Web and you get Tra Tutti -- a one-of-a kind online consignment shop, carrying high-end and vintage designer brands, with a socially responsible twist!
Tra Tutti’s consignors receive 40% of the sale of their items, an industry standard among designer consignment shops; however Tra Tutti only keeps 40% of the profit, donating the remaining 20% to charities that reflect the values of Tra Tutti and their customers.
With nonprofit, charitable organizations facing some of the largest budget cuts and decreases in individual donations of all time, Tra Tutti owner, New Englander Ashley Judge, knew a creative solution was in order!
