so...i had to work at this event on 7/10...its seems like it whud be a fun thing to go to...IF I WASNT WORKING AT IT!! food is IIGHT...drinks...COME WITH ME AND THEY'LL BE STRONG...i know the people that make them and that work there!! and there is a live band. maybe ill go...off the clock!

I saw this event on the home page today.

Since the weather's getting better, here's a list of upcoming Thursday night (free) events. The info is from the ICA website.

Keep in mind for the talks: "Space is limited. Free tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the admissions desk one hour before the start of the program."

5/29

6:30pm
Nicholas Baume
Hear about the Chief Curator's experience working with Anish Kapoor, thoughts about this first major solo exhibition in the U.S. in 15 years, and his view of the artist's significance.
http://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/exhi...

6/12

6:30pm
Amitava Kumar
Kumar, a writer for The Nation, The Times of India, and The Hindu, discusses Anish Kapoor’s difficult to categorize art. How does this work suggest endless difference rather than a fixed ethnic essence?
http://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/exhi...

6/19

6pm to 8:30pm
Maeve Gilchrist
Harpist Maeve Gilchrist was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. She began playing piano at age 7 and soon picked up the clarsach (Celtic harp). Gilchrist is currently performing with bassist Andres Rotmistrofsky and percussionist Marcelo Woloski, both of Argentina. Blending Scottish roots and jazz influences with Latin American rhythms, the trio creates a unique and multicultural sound.
http://www.maevegilchristmusic.com/

6/19

6:30pm
Words from the Walk: Joyce Peseroff
Joyce Peseroff’s poem "Summer Communion" will be installed on the HarborWalk this summer as part of a collaboration with the Creative Writing Program at UMass Boston. Come hear as she reads from her latest book, Eastern Mountain Time. Peseroff directs the Creative Writing program and the new MFA Program at UMass, Boston, and has served as an editor at Ploughshares magazine.
There will be a book signing immediately following the reading.
http://www.pshares.org/authors/authordeta...

6/26

6pm to 8:30pm
Zili Misik
With captivating sounds that evoke the African continent, Zili retraces routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through rhythm and song. Powerful Haitian, Brazilian, and West African rhythms infuse Zili's original and traditional folk songs. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, jazz, roots reggae, samba, Cuban son, and neo-soul, Zili honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own. Zili's songs are sensual, political, self-reflective, and positive, with lyrics that glide seamlessly from English to Creole to Portuguese to Spanish.
http://www.zilimisik.com/

Sounds like I have to hit the ICA more frequently. I've only been once so far but now that the weather is warming up... Not a bad destination for a motorcyclist. Gotta do it.

I plan on going this week if anyone would like to join me please email me at artsy.chick.84@gmail.com if it sounds like a plan and please say your from going.com thanks.

A couple upcoming additions to "Free Thursday Night" -- I didn't do much research into these, but you can give it a look:


3/20

6:30pm
Ranjani Shettar and William Cordova

Momentum 10 artist Ranjani Shettar from India and “Street Level†artist William Cordova of Lima, Peru, discuss their work and today’s global environment for creating art.

Free tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the admissions desk one hour before the start of the program (seating limited).

http://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/exhi...
http://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/exhi...


3/27

6:30pm-8:30pm
The Working is the Work

A gallery performance by The Institute for Infinitely Small Things in association with the exhibition "The World as a Stage." Using performance and conversation, the Institute conducts creative, participatory research that aims to temporarily transform public spaces while investigating social and political “tiny things.†For this performance, Institute members will assume the role of ICA laborers in various ways.

http://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/exhi...
http://www.ikatun.com/institute/infinitel...

Hey, U.

I got an email from ICA. Do you have any more info to share on this?

"Come for the opening night of The World as a Stage on February 1, and visit the Water Café by Wolfgang Puck, presenting a special menu on Thursday and Friday nights. Sample Mediterranean antipasto, a cheese plate, mini crab cakes, or sweet chili-glazed chicken wings, plus a selection of beer and wine."

LOL....sounds like you need a few drinks too!

I joined as a member last year, but have yet to get back to the museum. Since I never go, I question whether to renew. Now that I know they have alcohol, maybe I should reconsider?! LOL

Thats right not only do you get to see the museum for free, but I get to sell you food and Alcohol at Wolfgang Puck's Water Cafe located just inside the museum. Get crunk and see the art, but not too drunk?! theres a huge spider upstairs!

Hey thanks for the extra infoI will be going this week. ;0)