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Fermin Castro's sculpture "We Are Still Listening," 2022, at Symphony Park, Somerville. (©Greg Cook photo)
Art Greg CookJuly 14, 2022 0

Deceased Beech Tree Turned Into Statue In Somerville Park

When a massive, old European beech tree at Somerville’s Symphony Park declined into disease, the city’s Parks and Open Space staff decided to have it cut down. But they saved…Continue Reading →

"Doña Patria" mural by Alexandre Keto at 102 Broadway, Somerville, completed October 2020. (Photo © Greg Cook)
Art Greg CookNovember 25, 2020 0

Brazilian Carnival Celebrated In Somerville Mural

Brazilian carnival is the subject of the mural “Doña Patria” that Alexandre Keto completed in Somerville in October. The Sao Paulo-raised, Maryland-based artist says the painting at 102 Broadway, on…Continue Reading →

Somerville Arts Council ArtBeat 2020 poster. (Design by Paula Champagne)
Art Greg CookJuly 11, 2020 0

Our Guide To Somerville's ArtBeat--Now Part Pop-Up, Part Virtual

This year’s “ArtBeat” festival from the Somerville Arts Council adapts to coronavirus by expanding to a week of surprise pop-up events and virtual performances from July 10 to 18. Danielle…Continue Reading →

From the Somerville Arts Council's “Home Alone Art Series," “Parallax" by Callie Chapman, Catherine Murcek and Christopher Konopka. (Courtesy Somerville Arts Council)
Art Greg CookApril 19, 2020 0

Somerville Arts Council Launches ‘Home Alone’ Online Events As City Arts Agencies Transition To Social Distancing

On Thursday night, the Somerville Arts Council kicked off its “Home Alone Art Series” with “Parallax,” a performance livestreamed on Facebook. Callie Chapman and Catherine Murcek danced while Christopher Konopka…Continue Reading →

Design of ArtFarm, as seen from Linwood Street. (Courtesy Somerville Arts Council and OverUnder)
Art Greg CookNovember 23, 2019 0

Construction of Somerville’s ArtFarm Could Begin Next Spring

Disclosure: I’ve worked with the Somerville Arts Council to present festivals in the city. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *…Continue Reading →

Pascal Michel paints his mural on the side of Highland Creole Cuisine, 2 Highland Ave., Somerville, Aug. 28, 2019. (Greg Cook)
Art Greg CookAugust 30, 2019 0

First Look At Three New Somerville Murals

“I wanted to share this idea of home, with the community, with the city of Somerville,” Imagine (Sneha Shrestha), a Nepali artist living in Somerville, said of the calligraphic mural…Continue Reading →

Second Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society Brass Band performs at Somerville's Quincy Street Open Space as part of the annual PorchFest, May 13, 2018. (Greg Cook)
Music Greg CookMay 7, 2019 0

Somerville PorchFest: Wonderland’s Totally Biased Guide To This Saturday's Music Fest

Somerville’s annual PorchFest is part hootenanny, part a giant open studios for bands. More than 200 bands acts are scheduled to perform on porches, in backyards and in parks from…Continue Reading →

Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez's mural "Rebirth" at 2 Union Square, Somerville, Aug. 27, 2018. (Greg Cook)
Art Greg CookAugust 28, 2018 0

Check Out These Three Murals Being Painted In Somerville

“The symbolism of the mural is inspired by a Maya mask that represents birth and death from 700 AD,” Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez told me as he finished painting his new…Continue Reading →

The Big Gay Dance Party in Union Square, Somerville, June 2, 2018. (Greg Cook)
Our Photos Greg CookJune 2, 2018 0

Photos: Big Gay Dance Party In Somerville

Somerville kicked off Pride month with its second annual Big Gay Dance Party. The celebration this evening in Union Square, featured drag performances by Just JP and Sham Payne and…Continue Reading →

Dustin Taksar’s natural full beard is reviewed by the judges. (Greg Cook)
Festivals Greg CookNovember 5, 2012 0

The Best Beards In The World … Or At Least Somerville

Saturday’s third annual “BeardFest” determined the best beards in the world … or at least Somerville. The event, organized by the Somerville Arts Council, drew more than three dozen beardies…Continue Reading →

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