2008 Calendar of Events
August 29
Last Fridays – the Hillsborough Arts Council sponsors and coordinates an evening of events on Friday August 29 from 6-9 pm in Hillsborough's downtown historic district, featuring live music by Magnolia Klezmer Band and artist demonstrations by Jeghetto and the Puppet Maker at the old courthouse, an Art Walk, and the Filmmaker's Film Series. Artists and craftspeople exhibit their handmade work for sale. Non-profit organizations provide information and educational materials. Businesses, restaurants, museums and historic sites are open and offer special events. More information or call (919) 643-2500.
August 31
Drum Talk, Roots and Rhythm!
Community Drumming workshop with Beverly Botsford
Building community, celebrating diversity and exploring the infinite potential of the groove, Beverly will share basic techniques of hand drums and percussion with a focus on the traditions and inspirations of Africa, Cuba, and the Caribbean. With Congas, dundun, djembe, shekere,and an array of percussion instruments we will explore groove, phrasing, call and response, poly-rhythmic orchestration, dynamics, and improvisation. This is not to be missed!
Honoring the old, Beverly will help us create the new and construct a “parade of rhythm” with parts for all levels, ages and experience; for fun, self-expression and community participation in the Hillsborough Handmade Parade!
Beverly will graciously share her congas, dununs, djembe, shekeres, and a wild array of percussion instruments. Bring your own drums, percussion and extras to share if you have them and be ready to join in! If possible, bring a large, office-sized water bottle to learn hand patterns with. You can bring sheet-rock buckets and sticks to learn bass patterns... If not, we will have extras. (donations of water bottles, drums and/or rhythm instruments would be so very much appreciated) Beverly will ask experienced participants to assist in demonstrating orchestration and holding important, foundational parts.
“The language of rhythm is universal. The goal is empowerment, enlightenment and inspiration for people in all walks of life.”
Beverly Botsford
Don't miss this opportunity! Enrollment may be limited by venue.
Cost is $15 per individual and $25 per family (4 or less)
All Participants must be 12 or older
Sunday August 31, 2008 ------ 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Location Masonic Lodge 142 West King St., Hillsborough
Download Printable Registration Form Here
September 6
Fabric costume design with dye techniques Workshop for the Handmade Parade
From 1 to 5 pm, Jean Cerasani will instruct participants how to create designs on cloth for your costumes and giant puppet creations! Make spectacular costumes using bright colors on fabric. We will dip, spray, fold, paint, and print with dyes on fabric. In this workshop you can be introduced to a variety of dye techniques as you create an expressive costume. You will work with fabric and dyes provided as well as items you bring from home.
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September 14
Dance/Movement Workshop for the Handmade Parade
Individuals will learn how to move together and make their individual costumes part of the whole in a theatrical way! This will be an opportunity for parade participants to co-ordinate with musicians and drummers.
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September 26
Last Fridays – the Hillsborough Arts Council sponsors and coordinates an evening of events on Friday September 26 from 6-9 pm in Hillsborough's downtown historic district, featuring live music by Backbeat (A Celebration of The Beatles and 60's rock) and TBA artist demonstrators at the old courthouse, an Art Walk, and the Filmmaker's Film Series. Artists and craftspeople exhibit their handmade work for sale. Non-profit organizations provide information and educational materials. Businesses, restaurants, museums and historic sites are open and offer special events. More information or call (919) 643-2500.
September 27 and October 4
Mask and Puppet Making for the Handmade Parade
Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppet Intervention will teach participants to make a mask, costume or giant puppet using cloth, paper mache and recycled materials. Bring an idea of a creature from the Eno River that you would like to create. Each workshop consists of two sessions... choose either 'Two Saturdays' or 'Two Sundays'.
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September 28 and October 5
Mask and Puppet Making for the Handmade Parade
Donovan Zimmerman of Paperhand Puppet Intervention will teach participants to make a mask, costume or giant puppet using cloth, paper mache and recycled materials. Bring an idea of a creature from the Eno River that you would like to create. Each workshop consists of two sessions... choose either 'Two Saturdays' or 'Two Sundays'.
More information.
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