CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH MUSIC CLASSICAL GuITArIST, ELIOT FISK
Eliot Fisk demonstrates the versatility and appeal of the classical guitar in a Close Encounters With Music concert on Saturday, March 23 at 6 p.m. at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle St. The diverse program, titled “Old, new, Borrowed and Blues,” features J.S. Bach, tango, Schubert lieder, American folk music, improvisations and the world premiere of a commissioned work by Grammy Awardnominated composer robert Beaser. Fisk is known worldwide for his adventurous repertoire and willingness to take music into unusual venues, such as schools, senior centers and even logging camps and prisons. Described by his mentor, guitar legend Andrés Segovia, as “at the top line of our artistic world,” Fisk has transformed the repertoire of the classical guitar through his groundbreaking transcriptions, including works by Bach, Scarlatti, Haydn, Mozart and Paganini. A best-selling recording artist, Eliot Fisk has had numerous works dedicated to him and has collaborated with other musicians—including guitarist Angel romero, virtuoso clarinetist richard Stoltzman, and jazz guitar great Bill Frisell— in classical, flamenco, jazz and world-music styles. He is founder and director of Boston Guitar Fest, an annual event co-sponsored by northeastern university and the new England Conservatory, where he is a faculty member. upcoming Close Encounters with Music concerts include Grand Piano Trios I: Schubert & Schoenfield on April 20; Grand Piano II: Mozart, Beethoven and ravel on May 18; and nordic Lights: Grieg revival on June 8. Tickets for “An Evening with Eliot Fisk: Old, New, Borrowed and Blues”- $42 (orchestra and mezzanine) and $32 (balcony), are available at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center box office, by calling 413-528-0100, or online at www.cewm.org or www.mahaiwe.org
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ST. FRANCIS GALLERy DrAWInG BY JOHn HEnrY COx
The St. Francis Gallery supported trip to the HOrEC orphanage in Kenya was both productive and inspiring ...the children’s art work will add a new venue to the gallery ...plus an exciting addition of new artists highlights the spring show. The March 16 opening will begin a new season of fine work and inspiring creativity. The figure, executed in various media, in both traditional expression and abstract representation will be the theme of this group of artists. The pieces range from wonderfully detailed executions to works in water color, acrylics, and oils that are emotionally vibrant paintings expressing the vitality and energy of the human form, exposed. An opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday March 16 from 3-6pm. All are welcome. And we thank you for your support in the 2013 season. St. Francis Gallery opened last December; it is a unique space for enjoying the works by many local artists—both known and unknown. The gallery, in the former St Francis Chapel, captures the spirit of art….a setting with truly wonderful light and energy. True to its name sake, St. Francis, the gallery, supports the SAWA–AWA foundation which partners with energetic and creative Kenyans – working on their own to provide needed aid and care for those in their country who struggle. These partnerships use the proceeds from the sale of art to ship supplies to Kenya via container and coordinate local people to journey there – joining up to work side by side in these productive ventures. St. Francis Gallery, 1370 Pleasant St., Route 102, Lee, MA. Gallery hours: Fri – Mon 11- 5:30. 413-717-5199.
WHOLE PERSON MOVEMENT SHArOn TruE On PILATES APPArATuS
PILATES PLuS PFILATES – An ExCELLEnT PArTnErSHIP FOr COrE STrEnGTH
regular exercise is an essential component of optimal health and functioning. Conscious Exercise with Sharon True, owner of WholePerson Movement, takes exercise to a whole new level. In the personalized one-on-one workouts she creates in her Pilates studio, she guides her clients to become masters of their own body movement. They learn to become conscious of the inner experience and process of doing an exercise, as well as of its precise outer form. Conscious Exercise workouts stretch and strengthen muscles, promote concentration, reduce stress, and deepen understanding of the body. True has recently completed training in a variant of Pilates called Pfilates, (Pelvic Floor Pilates, pronounced Fih-lahtees) which focuses on conditioning the muscles of the pelvic floor. Pfilates helps with pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, weakness as a result of abdominal surgery and more. As an added benefit it strengthens the lower body and improves posture. Pfilates is an excellent companion to the regular Pilates workout which has always focused on working “from the inside out.” True applies her Conscious Exercise approach to Pfilates work with clients, coaching them to gain mastery of these often-neglected muscles. Currently she teaches a homebased program of Pfilates exercises to students in 6-week workshops as well as to private clients. Pfilates is a handy “package” of 10 exercises that can usually be learned in 3— 6 lessons. It includes a kit that supports people in doing a home practice, containing a workout DVD, a booklet, and a Pfilates ball. To be added to an email contact list about the next Pfilates workshop, call or email Sharon True at the number below. True is a registered somatic movement therapist, certified Laban movement analyst, and a certified Pilates and Pfilates instructor. She has been teaching Pilates-based workouts for over 15 years, first at Canyon ranch in the Berkshires and then in her own fully-equipped Pilates studio in Great Barrington. These years of teaching, together with her commitment to continuing her own education, give clients the benefit of a vast array of experience to effectively address their goals and concerns. She is an expert partner and guide in the discovery of an exercise program that works and is a pleasure to do. Call to learn more about Pfilates, now a component of Conscious Exercise workouts with Sharon True. Contact her at sharontrue@roadrunner.com or phone 413-528-2465, 9 AM-9 PM.