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The Charms

wild garage rock with a 60's pop twist-
Website: http://www.myspace.com/charms
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/charms,

The Mission Creeps

The Santa Fe New Mexican Imagine a blend of The Cramps, Joy Division, Tom Waits, and Ligntnin' Hopkins. Now drench it in blood and make it play a theremin - extremely well - at gunpoint. 'Nuff said. - Rob DeWalt San Francisco Bay Guardian . . . combine surf rock, punk, and the Doors, topping it off with an eerie dosage of Ennio Morricone-inspired gunfight licks that fit seamlessly into the band's tales of desert-highway depravity Phoenix New Times . . . a creepy, ambient vibe that would make the band s songs at home on any Quinten Tarantino or neo-noir film soundtrack. - Niki D'Andrea
Website: http://www.myspace.com/themissioncreeps
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/themissioncreeps,

When: Sep 6, 2010 8 PM
Where: P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: $8 (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20 )

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class (Feldenkrais in Somerville, MA)

Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement lessons help to reveal your unconscious habits in movement, which interfere with your ability to reach your greatest potential. By slowing down, reducing your effort and clarifying fundamental biological movement patterns, you will experience a radical shift in your ability to move with freedom, ease, fluidity and spontaneity. _______ Improve: â?� back/neck pain â?� stress â?� core support â?� posture â?� flexibility/fluidity â?� overall well being _______ Email info@tiffanysankary.com before attending first class.

When: Feb 12, 2010 12 AM to Dec 30, 2010 12 AM
Where: Postal code 02143, United States in Somerville, Massachusetts (Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00 )

Introduction to TIG Welding

Class Description:

This class is designed to introduce students to the process of TIG welding, a precise type of welding most often used in the manufacture of spaceframe structures like bike frames and roll cages. Students will learn how to weld different types of materials, different types of shapes, and different types of joints together, and will learn how to use the large range of supporting equipment (brushes, sanders, grinders, etc.) and processes that come with welding.

Purchasing admission to this class also admits students to the Artisan's Asylum Metalworking theme night (Saturdays, 5 PM-10 PM), where students will be able to practice their newfound skils with experienced instructors on-hand to answer questions and help students with projects.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to train a student to the point where they can weld on Asylum equipment safely and independently.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students will bring a flannel shirt, leather gloves and safety glasses to class. Students will purchase raw materials from the instructor as needed for their projects.

Instructor Biography: Skunk

Skunk

In 1993 Skunk picked up a TIG torch, struck an arc, and produced his
first weld puddle (oddly enough, it was in titanium). Ever since, he has
been on a relentless mission to transmogrify and personify spark
plugs, circuit breaker boxes, reamer blades, typewriters, and the
like, helping the little creatures he inherently sees in objects
transcend their original purpose. Saw blades are reinvented into
angelic wings, tin cans devolve into rose pedals, and a broken
clarinet gets a second life as a pirate blunderbuss. No outdated or
discarded mechanical devices are safe from joining the parade of
fantastic creatures, mighty rayguns, and emotional robots, some of
which tip the scales at over 300 pounds.

Skunk is also the Grand Poobah of a bicycle nerd-gang known as SCUL, and works as a professional custom bike builder for Seven Cycles.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/4/2010, 3 PM - 5 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/11/2010, 3 PM - 5 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/18/2010, 3 PM - 5 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/25/2010, 3 PM - 5 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Sep 4, 2010 3 PM to Sep 25, 2010 5 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants both admission to all Introduction to TIG Welding classes and admission to the Metalworking theme night in September. General Admission 205.99

(Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15 )

Design Annex Open Coworking

Every Thursday morning Design Annex welcomes designers and professionals, solopreneurs, freelancers and consultants of every stripe to join us for open coworking.

Bring your laptop to get some work done in our shared space. The group often heads out for lunch together somewhere around midday.

Design Annex is on the Union Square Plaza, upstairs from Precinct.There are a metered lot immediately beside the building and free resident-only parking on surrounding streets.Less than 1 miles from Harvard, Kendall, Porter, Central and Sullivan Squares, Design Annex is served by buslines 85, 86, 87, 88, 91 & the CT-2.

When: Jan 21, 2010 9 AM to Dec 16, 2010 12 PM
Where: Design Annex in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: Open Coworking 21.49

Open Coworking Participant 0.00

(Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09 )

How to Talk to a Mechanic

Class Description:

In this class, students will take a tour through the inner workings of all the major systems in a car - braking, cooling, electrical, suspension and drivetrain. The class will define terminology and explain the whys and hows of what happens at a mechanics shop, including but not limited to how a mechanic prices a job based on the information you give them. The emphasis of the class is on understanding how the systems work independently (and the jargon involved therein) as well as how all the systems integrate into a whole car. After two lectures at Artisan's Asylum, the class will then have a field trip to an automotive shop where we will change a front disc brake and test a battery/alternator (the most common issues involved in a trip to the mechanic). The class will cover how to research parts, discuss common part prices, identify minor DIY fixes and discuss how to select (and ultimately negotiate) with a mechanic.

This class meets in three sessions. The first two sessions (8/30/2010 and 9/6/2010) are at the Windsor Street location of Artisan's Asylum (561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA). The third session will be longer, and held on 9/13/2010 in a community garage space run by Hilljack in Allston, MA.

Class Goals:

The goal of the class will be to familiarize students with the workings of a car so that they can both (a) fix minor issues themselves and (b) be knowledgeable when selecting and talking to a mechanic in order to not get ripped off.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

None.

Instructor Biography: Hilljack (Randall Bird)

Hilljack I make everything, mostly from scratch. Moonshine, Biodiesel, Alternate-Fuel Vehicles ( I own 22 cars... in various stages of completion), Gravity Soapbox Karts, Boats, Things that Fly, -just about everything! The most important thing I make- A Difference. I have combined a lifelong obsession with ecology, recycle and re-use with a penchant for building my own tools and machines and teaching these passions to others. I am interested in Making the Impossible Possible. I love an Underdog Project or a Doomed Expedition. I am a master Sheet Metalsmith, a Mold Maker, a Welder, Tinkerer, Mechanic, Fabricator, Problem Solver and Dreamer.

Class Times

Session 1: 8/30/2010, 7 PM - 9 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/6/2010, 7 PM - 9 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/13/2010, 7 PM - 11 PM @ Hilljack's Community Garage, Allston MA

When: Aug 30, 2010 7 PM to Sep 13, 2010 11 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Windsor Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket provides access to all class sessions of How to Talk to a Mechanic in the month of September at Artisan's Asylum. General Admission 82.99

(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19 )

Introduction to TIG Welding (Friday Session)

Class Description:

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to train a student to the point where they can weld on Asylum equipment safely and independently.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students will bring a flannel shirt, leather gloves and safety glasses to class. Students will purchase raw materials from the instructor as needed for their projects.

Instructor Biography: Skunk

Skunk

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/3/2010, 7 PM - 9 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/10/2010, 7 PM - 9 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/17/2010, 7 PM - 9 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/24/2010, 7 PM - 9 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Sep 3, 2010 7 PM to Sep 24, 2010 9 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants both admission to all Introduction to TIG Welding classes and admission to the Metalworking theme night in September. General Admission 205.99

(Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19 )

Introduction to Electronics

Class Description:

In this class, students will get their feet wet in the field of electronics by being introduced to all the major categories of electronic components. Students will assemble simple circuits on breadboards and learn why they do what they do, and will learn how to learn more about electronics.

This introductory class can also be purchased bundled with a discounted theme night membership, where the student is allowed to stay at the Asylum for an additional 2 hours to practice electronics layout on their own projects with helpful experienced instructors on hand at all times.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to introduce students to the world of electronics and teach them enough about electronic components that they can pick up where the class leaves off by easily assembling their own circuits from drawings and continuing to learn on their own.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students should bring a small breadboard to class. Electrical components will be provided by Artisan's Asylum.

Instructor Biography: James Whong

James Whong

James Whong is a robotics engineer at Boston Dynamics, and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Olin College of Engineering. He spent most of his college life teaching or being a TA for electrical engineering classes, and has helped dozens upon dozens of students learn how to use electronic components for both good and awesome. He has worked on countless robotics projects, including but not limited to a DARPA Grand Challenge car, a humanoid biped in college (pictured), several home-brew gaming systems, a windowpane-shattering coil gun and more.

Class Times:

Session 1: 8/30/2010, 7 PM - 8 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/6/2010, 7 PM - 8 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/13/2010, 7 PM - 8 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/20/2010, 7 PM - 8 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Aug 30, 2010 7 PM to Sep 20, 2010 8 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket provides access to all sessions of the Introduction to Electronics class in September at Artisan's Asylum. General Admission 26.61

This ticket grants admission to all Introduction to Electronics classes and all Robotics & Electronics Theme night practice times thereafter in the month of September. General Admission + Practice Time 52.24

(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19 )

Clam Jam 1.0 - Two Clams Are Better Than One

Hot off the heals of Clam Jam Beta comes Clam Jam 1.0.

I'll start prepping the pots at 3, where some beers and relaxing can be experienced. The clams take about 10 minutes to cook, the sauces maybe 15. It's quick, it's deleicous.

Pot #1

Little necks and mussels bathing in a rich and zesty tomato wine sauce.

Pot #2

Steamer clams style TBD.

When: Aug 14, 2010 3 PM to Sep 19, 2010 4 PM
Where: My Backyard in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: Clam Jam 1.0 0.00

(Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15 )

Fundamentals of Mechanical Design

Class Description:

Have you ever known exactly what you want to design and build, but have no idea how to go about actually designing the pieces for it? Are the pieces you're building flimsier or less functional than you planned? Have you ever just wanted a big, concise resource for How To Build Stuff That Won't Fall Apart? This class is for you. This class will be a distillation of key elements of mechanical engineering education (drawing from both the academic version and the on-the-job version of said education), with a focus on introducing you to practical concepts you can immediately use in your crafts and hobbies. We will be exploring force analysis, structural design, power transmission and actuation over the course of the class, with practical design homework assigned after each session. You will leave the class with a new fundamental skill set to practice, personal feedback on all of your design exercises, and a packet of rules of thumb and references that you can use to practice and continue your learning outside of class.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to arm students with the beginnings of an intuitive understanding of how to design mechanical structures, and provide them with the resources they can use to practice their new skills and continue honing their understanding

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students should bring some way of taking notes. Laptops are encouraged, but not required.

Instructor Biography: Gui Cavalcanti

Gui

Gui Cavalcanti received a General Engineering degree with a Robotics concentration from the Olin College of Engineering. He works as a robotics engineer at Boston Dynamics, working on cutting edge mechanical design for highly dynamic legged robots like BigDog and PETMAN. Over the course of his career he has developed the mechanical systems for a robotic tuna, several robotic snakes, an ornithopter, and several other robotic animals. In his spare time he builds ridiculous things with ridiculous people, like a flotilla of SUV-sized rubber duck boats to take on the water on the 4th of July.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/5/2010, 11 AM - 2 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/12/2010, 11 AM - 2 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/19/2010, 11 AM - 2 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/26/2010, 11 AM - 2 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Sep 5, 2010 11 AM to Sep 26, 2010 2 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket provides access to all sessions of Fundamentals of Mechanical Design in September at Artisan's Asylum. General Admission 123.99

(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11 )

Intermediate Photography: Black

Class Description:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to produce stunning black and white pictures? Have you tried futzing around with the black and white option on your camera, only to switch back in frustration after a few tries? Are you looking for an excuse to walk around and take pictures with a professional photographer who will give you feedback on the spot? This class is for you. This class will serve as an introduction to how to "see" in black and white. Taking good black and white pictures isn't as simple as switching your digital camera's settings and taking all the shots you normally would; black and white pictures as a medium present a whole new mode of creative expression that you need to practice with to get good at.

This class will take place over four sessions. The first session will be a general lecture and introduction to the medium and the skills you need to develop to take advantage of it. The next three sessions will be field trips to locations of the instructors' choosing, where students will take pictures and receive immediate feedback on their work.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class is to have students feel comfortable seeing the world in terms of black and white photography opportunities, so that they can continue to explore the medium.

Prerequisites:

This class requires students to have a passion for photography and a digital camera with a black and white mode. Some experience with the camera is required, and hobbyist-level experience is fine.

Materials:

None. Digital camera with black & white mode required.

Instructor Biography: Michael J. Maloney

Michael Maloney

Michael J. Maloney has been a photojournalist for 38 years. He has sold work to National Geographic, the Smithsonian, several local colleges, most Boston newspapers, and several national magazines. At one point or another he has covered most Boston sports teams and the President of the United States, to name a few choice photo opportunities. He has a professional photography studio in his garage, an editing facility in his basement and does deep-ocean underwater photography for fun.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/4/2010, 11 AM - 1 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/11/2010, 11 AM - 1 PM @ Location TBD by instructor

Session 3: 9/18/2010, 11 AM - 1 PM @ Location TBD by instructor

Session 4: 9/25/2010, 11 AM - 1 PM @ Location TBD by instructor

When: Sep 4, 2010 11 AM to Sep 25, 2010 1 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Windsor Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants access to each class session of Intermediate Photography: Black & White at Artisan's Asylum in the month of September. General Admission 123.99

(Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11 )

Introduction to MIG Welding

Class Description:

This class is designed to introduce students to the process of MIG welding, an easy-to-learn type of welding most often used in the manufacture of sculptures, buildings, and other heavy metal weldments. Students will learn how to weld different types of shapes and different types of joints together, and will learn how to use the large range of supporting equipment (brushes, sanders, grinders, etc.) and processes that come with welding.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to train a student to the point where they can weld on Asylum equipment safely and independently.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students will bring a flannel shirt, leather gloves and safety glasses to class. Students will purchase raw materials from the instructor as needed for their projects.

Instructor Biography: Hilljack (Randall Bird)

Hilljack

I make everything, mostly from scratch. Moonshine, Biodiesel, Alternate-Fuel Vehicles ( I own 22 cars... in various stages of completion), Gravity Soapbox Karts, Boats, Things that Fly, -just about everything! The most important thing I make- A Difference. I have combined a lifelong obsession with ecology, recycle and re-use with a penchant for building my own tools and machines and teaching these passions to others. I am interested in Making the Impossible Possible. I love an Underdog Project or a Doomed Expedition. I am a master Sheet Metalsmith, a Mold Maker, a Welder, Tinkerer, Mechanic, Fabricator, Problem Solver and Dreamer.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/4/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/11/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/18/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/25/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Sep 4, 2010 1 PM to Sep 25, 2010 3 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants admission to all Introduction to MIG Welding classes and Metalworking Theme nights in September at Artisan's Asylum General Admission 205.99

(Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13 )

Introduction to Videogame Development

Class Description:

Want to make video games? If you are looking to get started in the game industry, improve your programming skills, or learn from scratch, this class is for you. We will cover the key components of a game engine as well as the teams and processes needed to make them. Students will work in teams to design, build, and test game prototypes. Would-be programmers, designers and artists are welcome. Programming knowledge is useful but not required - newcomers are encouraged! A computer and a strong desire to make games are required.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class is to get students comfortable in a programming environment and team structure that will allow them to continue developing small games and programs outside of class.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students will need access to a programming computer at home, and it is HIGHLY preferred (but not required) that they bring a laptop to class. 5 laptops are available to be borrowed during classtime.

Instructor Biography: Jesse Raymond

Jesse Raymond

Jesse Raymond has been making games professionally for ten years. He has worked on over 20 published titles, including Guitar Hero: World Tour (Wii), Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Wii), Spider-Man and other games for Nintendo DS, GBA, Wii, Playstation 3, etc. He has also taught game programming and game design at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/2/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/9/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/16/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/23/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

When: Sep 2, 2010 7 PM to Sep 23, 2010 10 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Windsor Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket provides admission to all sessions of Introduction to Videogame Development at Artisan's Asylum in the month of September. General Admission 205.99

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19 )

Intermediate TIG Welding: Building Jigs

Class Description:

This class is an intermediate-level continuation of a welding skill set. In our introductory welding classes, students learn how to join different types of forms and materials. In this class, students will take those skills to the next level to learn how to create precise and accurate weldments using jigs, which are temporary structures designed and fabricated for the sole purpose of accurately positioning metal to be welded together. The instructor will lead students through the fabrication of examples such as a simple welded bike frame, to demonstrate the ability of a proper setup to produce repeatable, accurate weldments.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to have students leave with both a useful and accurate welded structure and the ability to produce such structures at will in the future.

Prerequisites:

Comfort behind a TIG welding torch; this means students must have the ability to fishmouth, prepare surfaces and TIG weld circular tubes together.

Materials:

Students will bring a flannel shirt, leather gloves and safety glasses to class. Bringing personal welding helmets is encouraged but not required. Students will purchase raw materials from the instructor as needed for their projects.

Instructor Biography: Skunk

Skunk

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/2/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/9/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/16/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/23/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Sep 2, 2010 7 PM to Sep 23, 2010 10 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants both admission to all Intermediate TIG Welding: Building Jigs classes in September at Artisan's Asylum and admission to Metalworking theme nights. General Admission 205.99

(Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19 )

Manual Precision Metal Machining

Class Description:

This class is an introduction to the use of two bedrocks of any metalworking machine shop, the milling machine and engine lathe. Milling machines are used to create metal parts in Cartesian (X, Y, Z) components such as gearboxes and engineblocks, and engine lathes are used to create axially symmetric components like shafts and bolts. Both machines are used by machine shops the world over to create parts with typical tolerances of +/- .002", and anyone considering machining as a vocation must be well-trained on both.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to introduce students to safe and accurate manual machining practices, getting them to the point where they can safely use the Asylum milling machines and engine lathes.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students will purchase inexpensive raw materials from the instructor as needed for their projects.

Instructor Biography: Christian Weagle

Christian

Christian believes that Keats -almost- got it right: "A thing of 8-1-1(ELI) Titanium with a TIR of 0.0002 and a surface finish of 16uinches (Ra) is a joy forever."

He wasn't always this way - but years behind a computer have led him to appreciate the simple but intense pleasure of making a fine, precise artifact by application of skill. Currently active in the robotics R&D; field, Christian uses his skills as a machinist and mechanic as a compliment to his nominal career as an electrical engineer.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/11/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/18/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 3: 10/2/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 4: 10/9/2010, 1 PM - 3 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

NOTE: Last class session skips Saturday, September 25th and resumes on October 2nd.

When: Sep 11, 2010 1 PM to Oct 9, 2010 3 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Windsor Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants admission to all Manual Precision Machining classes and Metalworking Theme nights in September at Artisan's Asylum General Admission 205.99

(Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13 )

CNC Machining

Class Description:

This class is an introduction to the use of a CNC (computer numerically controlled) milling machine. Milling machines are used to create metal parts in Cartesian (X, Y, Z) components such as gearboxes and engineblocks; computer-controlled milling machines are used to both automatically create intricate parts that can't be made by hand, and create runs of interchangeable parts much faster than manual machining. Computer-controlled milling machines can be used to both make final metal parts and to make tools (such as injection-molding dies) for other machines.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to introduce students to safe and accurate computer-controlled machining practices, getting them to the point where they can safely use the Asylum CNC milling machine.

Prerequisites:

Some experience with a manual milling machine (able to change tools, tram in a vise, locate a part).

Materials:

Students will purchase inexpensive materials from the instructor to complete their final projects.

Instructor Biography: Chris Fitzhugh

Chris

Chris is a junior at the Olin College of Engineering. He is an employee of the Olin College machine shop with two years of on-the-job training, and is responsible for the training and supervision of other students on college equipment. His specialty is 2D CNC machining, and he is trained in the use of waterjets, lasercutters, and milling machines.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/4/2010, 3 PM - 5 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/11/2010, 3 PM - 5 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/18/2010, 3 PM - 5 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/25/2010, 3 PM - 5 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

When: Sep 4, 2010 3 PM to Sep 25, 2010 5 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Windsor Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket provides admission to all sessions of CNC Machining and Metalworking Theme nights in September at Artisan's Asylum. General Admission 205.99

(Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15 )

Intermediate Sewing: Alteration

Class Description:

Have you learned how to use your sewing machine, but want more projects to pursue? Ever find that perfect piece at the Garment District that's just barely not your size? Want great fitting clothes, but don't want to spend a lot of money on an expensive tailor? This class is for you! Learn basic alterations like hemming pants and jeans, taking in and letting out waistbands, and more!

Purchasing admission to this class also admits students to the Artisan's Asylum Sewing theme night (Sundays, 7 PM-10 PM), where students will be able to practice their newfound skils with experienced instructors on-hand to answer questions and help students with projects.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to get students comfortable performing alterations to their clothes on their own.

Prerequisites:

Some experience sewing (either self-taught or through classes).

Materials:

Students will need to purchase an inexpensive package of materials from the instructor and provide their own clothes for alteration.

Instructor Biography: Lisa Azzolino

Lisa

Lisa Azzolino has been sewing most of her life. She graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a degree in Fashion design and has worked as a costume designer, seamstress, and tailor. She currently teaches computer tools for fashion design at Mass Art, and works full time at TJX as a freelance CAD artist

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/12/2010, 2 PM - 5 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/19/2010, 2 PM - 5 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/26/2010, 2 PM - 5 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 4: 10/3/2010, 2 PM - 5 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

When: Sep 5, 2010 2 PM to Sep 26, 2010 5 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Windsor Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants both admission to all Intermediate Sewing: Alteration classes and all Stitch 'N Bitch theme nights in September at Artisan's Asylum. General Admission 123.99

(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14 )

Introduction to Sewing

Class Description:

In this class, students will learn the ins and outs of sewing machines, and will learn how to sew safely and accurately in straight lines, curves, and sharp corners. Students will work on two pillows as a final project to demonstrate their proficiency with their sewing machine.

This introductory class can also be purchased bundled with a discounted theme night membership, where the student is allowed to stay at the Asylum for an additional 3 hours to practice sewing on their own projects with helpful experienced instructors on hand at all times.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class is to familiarize students both with how to sew and with how a sewing machine works, so that they can immediately apply their skills at home or on Asylum machinery.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students will need to purchase an inexpensive package of materials from the instructor to complete the class project.

Instructor Biography: Jenn Martinez

Jenn Martinez

Jenn Martinez is a theatrical costume designer. Her love affair with theater started
in 2002 when she joined an extracurricular theater group. She was trained in
sewing, alteration and design by MIT's theater department, and went professional
in 2007. Since then she has worked with a number of groups around the Boston
area, including fringe companies, dance companies, and schools. She has gleefully
taken on a number of dress periods and styles, such as Victorian, the 1930s, burlesque, andthe just plain surreal. In 2009 she was nominated for Best Costumes by the Independent Reviewers of New England.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/5/2010, 6 PM - 7 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/12/2010, 6 PM - 7 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/19/2010, 6 PM - 7 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/26/2010, 6 PM - 7 PM @ 561 Windsor St, Unit A306, Somerville MA

When: Sep 5, 2010 6 PM to Sep 26, 2010 7 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Windsor Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants admission to all Introduction to Sewing classes in September at Artisan's Asylum. General Admission 26.61

This ticket grants admission to all Introduction to Sewing classes and all Stitch 'N Bitch practice times thereafter in the month of September. General Admission + Practice Time 52.24

(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18 )

Building the Asylum

Class Description:

This class is a bit different than the rest of the classes we offer at Artisan's Asylum. Instead of building a specific skill set, or completing a certain final project, students in Building the Asylum work on infrastructural projects that are immediately put into use! Example projects that we've built so far have included rolling pegboard stands, stock racks and rolling whiteboard stands. Future projects include workbenches, partitions and other infrastructural work.

If you're already trained on woodworking and assembly tools and want to lend a helping hand, we'd love to have you! For our tracking purposes, it'd be great if you could let us know you're coming by purchasing a free ticket to this class.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class is twofold. Its primary mission is to make its students handier with power tools and assembly techniques, introducing them to basic woodworking and assembly tools like table saws, sliding compound miter saws, circular saws, power drills, impact drivers, layout tools and more. Its secondary purpose is to fill out the Joy Street space with the infrastructure needed by our members to use the space for open studio time.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

Students should bring safety glasses and work gloves to the class.

Instructor Biography: Wardens of the Asylum

This class is co-taught by several volunteer officers of the Asylum (which we fondly call Wardens). Artisan's Asylum has around 30 such officers who all contribute to developing, running and maintaining Artisan's Asylum. We are baristas, engineers, teachers, technicians, artists, designers, freelancers, professionals and everything in between. With all our skills combined, we've built this place from the ground up, and we'd like to teach you how to do it too!

Class Times:

Session 1: 8/31/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/7/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/14/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/21/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA.

Session 5: 9/28/2010, 7 PM - 10 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Aug 31, 2010 7 PM to Sep 28, 2010 10 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket provides access to all sessions of the Building the Asylum class at Artisan's Asylum during the month of September. Tool Training 26.61

This ticket is for people who have either paid a Joining Fee or been trained on woodworking equipment and want to lend a hand building out Asylum infrastructure. Volunteering 0.00

(Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19 )

Intermediate Electronics: Circuit Design

Class Description:

This intermediate electronics course will get you into building, understanding and eventually designing simple yet practical circuits. The class focus will be on both digital and analog circuits, but not on microcontrollers or programming. The course will include lecture and handouts, but will focus more on building and measuring circuits. The course will focus the specifics of the class based on student interests and background, but expect to work on some of the following: reading datasheets, practical breadboarding, RC circuits, logic signals, digital logic, oscillators, operational amplifiers, transistors (CMOS and/or bipolar), audio amplification, passive filters, soldering, use of digital multimeter and oscilloscopes, and circuit debugging strategies.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to leave students self-sufficient when it comes to learning more about circuit design after the class and researching the components they need to be successful.

Prerequisites:

At least some qualitative understanding of voltage, current, resistors, capacitors, and diodes. Willingness to learn and make mistakes.

Materials:

Students will purchase components for projects and should bring or purchase a breadboard. Components will be purchased from the instructor (<$25).

Instructor Biography: Kevin Sihlanick

Kevin Sihlanick

Kevin Sihlanick is an Electrical Engineer at Analog Devices and holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Olin College. Kevin's experience in circuits ranges from robotics and power electronics to FPGAs and custom Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), with a background in both analog and digital circuitry. Kevin very much enjoyed helping with a microelectronics course back at Olin and being a teaching assistant, and is looking forward to getting back into teaching.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/5/2010, 2 PM - 5 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/12/2010, 2 PM - 5 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/19/2010, 2 PM - 5 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/26/2010, 2 PM - 5 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Sep 5, 2010 2 PM to Sep 26, 2010 5 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants both admission to all Intermediate Electronics: Circuit Design classes and admission to the Robotics & Electronics theme night in September. General Admission 123.99

(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14 )

Theme Nights at Artisan's Asylum

Description

We got a lot of feedback from our membership, both from the people who took our classes in July and from our general membership pool when we sent out a survey. One of the key results of the survey was that our members were extremely interested in having theme nights, where everyone in a space was doing the same kind of work and instructors were available to supervise, answer questions, and generally help out wherever possible. This tied into the feedback from our classes as well, where students indicated that they really wanted time outside of class to practice what they had learned. As a result, we created a theme-night based membership plan for September - one price gets you into all of the theme nights at the Asylum for September.

Please note that most of our classes also come bundled with access to a particular theme night; for instance, our welding classes grant access to the Metalworking theme night, our sewing classes grant access to the Stitch 'n Bitch, and so on. Please check our class descriptions for more details, and make sure you're not buying the same thing twice.

Robotics & Electronics Mondays

8/30/2010, 9/6/2010, 9/13/2010, 9/20/2010, 9/27/2010

Location: 13 Joy St

Time: 7 PM - 10 PM

Monday nights will focus on robotics and electronics. We will have several instructors skilled in circuit design, microcontroller programming, soldering and more available. We will also have soldering irons on-hand, as well as a massive donated stockpile of electrical components available for member use.

Metalworking Saturdays

9/4/2010, 9/11/2010, 9/18/2010, 9/25/2010

Location: 13 Joy St open access, 561 Windsor St by appointment

Time: 5 PM - 10 PM

Saturday nights will focus on metalworking. We will have welding instructors and machining instructors available, and the metalworking facilities at Joy Street (primarily welding, grinding, cutting, drilling, and assembly) will be open-access. The heavy machinery at Windsor Street (CNC milling machine and engine lathe) will available by appointment, pending Windsor Street availability.

Sewing Sundays

9/5/2010, 9/12/2010, 9/19/2010, 9/26/2010

Location: 561 Windsor St

Time: 7 PM - 10 PM

Sunday nights will focus on sewing and clothing manufacture. We will have costume and fashion designers on-hand to help with projects. We will have a ton of sewing machines on hand (though you're always welcome to bring your own!), as well as a large pattern library to look through for inspiration.

When: Aug 30, 2010 7 PM to Sep 27, 2010 10 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants admission to all Artisan's Asylum theme nights in September. Monthly Membership 52.24

(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19 )

Programming the Arduino

Class Description:

In this class, students of all levels will learn how to program an Arduino microcontroller. An Arduino is an easy-to-learn open source microcontroller that takes all sorts of sensor inputs, follows user generated programs, and outputs data and power to the world. Arduinos are commonly used in robotics, mechatronics, and all manners of electronics projects around the world, and are supported by a huge community of people. This class will specifically focus on how to program an Arduino to accomplish tasks, and will not touch on circuit design or component selection.

Purchasing admission to this class also admits students to the Artisan's Asylum Robotics & Electronics theme night (Mondays, 7 PM-10 PM), where students will be able to practice their newfound skils with experienced instructors on-hand to answer questions and help students with projects.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class is to teach students how to write, debug, and transmit programs to Arduinos from their own computers.

Prerequisites:

None. No experience with programming or electronics required.

Materials:

Students will purchase microcontrollers and supplementary cabling from the instructor (around $30) on the first day of class. Students will need access to a programming computer at home, and it is preferred (but not required) that they bring a laptop to class. 5 laptops are available to be borrowed during classtime.

Instructor Biography: David Stokes

David Stokes

David Stokes has been using the Arduino for several years. In the past, he's taught or assisted in teaching several classes, including programming and computer animation. More recently, he was responsible for training the rest of a video game company's art department in new tools and development techniques.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/5/2010, 6 PM - 8 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/12/2010, 6 PM - 8 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/19/2010, 6 PM - 8 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/26/2010, 6 PM - 8 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Sep 5, 2010 6 PM to Sep 26, 2010 8 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants both admission to all Programming the Arduino classes and admission to the Robotics & Electronics theme night in September. General Admission 123.99

(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18 )

Fire Eating and Fleshing

Class Description:

This is a class where you develop an intimacy with the very powerful element of fire and learn to both put it in your mouth and on your skin without causing any damage. We will be teaching you safety concerns, which tools to use, and everything you'll need to be a proficient fire eater and flesher.

Please note that this class will involve the use of dangerous substances in dangerous ways. Participants will be made aware of the dangers involved and will need to sign a waiver to participate. Refunds for the course will be available at any time if students are uncomfortable for any reason.

Please note that the cost of the ticket provides admission to all four sessions of the course.

Class Goals:

The goal of this class will be to make students proficient in the supervised use of fire for performance.

Prerequisites:

None.

Materials:

None.

Instructor Biography: Julia Desiree & Dominique Immora

Fireeaters

Julia Desiree and Dominique Immora are professional fire-eaters and fleshers who have performed throughout the area and are coming from a background of fire performance with tools such as fire hoop, poi, fans, and more. They teach and help run local fire retreats to help spread their love of flame.

Class Times:

Session 1: 9/5/2010, 8 PM - 9 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 2: 9/12/2010, 8 PM - 9 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 3: 9/19/2010, 8 PM - 9 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

Session 4: 9/26/2010, 8 PM - 9 PM @ 13 Joy St, Somerville MA

When: Sep 5, 2010 8 PM to Sep 26, 2010 9 PM
Where: Artisan's Asylum @ Joy Street in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: This ticket grants admission to all Fire Eating and Fleshing classes in September at Artisan's Asylum. General Admission 205.99

(Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20 )

The Burren - Open Mike

Open Mic
Every Tuesday at 6:30pm
Hosted by Hugh McGowan

When: Sep 7, 2010 12 AM
Where: The Burren in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00 )

Tuesday Trivia Night at Orleans

When: Sep 7, 2010 10 AM
Where: Orleans in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10 )

poly-boston Weekly Meetup

Weekly poly-boston social at the Diesel in Davis Square, approximately 4pm-9pm (from whenever people happen to show up, 'til whenever they happen to leave). Come whenever. This is a regular poly-boston social and most people who go do not use meetup.com, so don't expect everyone there to know that it's a "meetup". For more information, see http://boston.polyamory.org/

When: Sep 7, 2010 4 PM
Where: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16 )

First Tuesdays at Vinnys!

Celebrate the end of summer with East Somerville Main Streets (ESMS) and Vinny's Ristorante at the final First Tuesdays afterhours of the summer schedule! ESMS will be hosting the event, featuring a sampling of Vinny's extraordinary menu, on Tuesday, September 7 from 6-8pm. Vinny�s is a local favorite in East Somerville with its distinctive storefront, authentic Sicilian cuisine, and genuine waitstaff. Come and experience Vinny�s specials with complimentary appetizers and take advantage of their brand new full service bar, added after more than 25 years in business. First Tuesdays is an event designed for residents, neighbors, and folks who want to check out East Somerville, to explore new restaurants, meet new friends and neighbors, and have a good time! The event is free and open to the public - Vinny's Ristorante - 76 Broadway. Questions? Call ESMS at 617.623.3869.

When: Sep 7, 2010 6 PM to Sep 7, 2010 8 PM
Where: Vinny's in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18 )

Quite Write Write Write!

It's official, Tuesday nights are writing nights! We will do a very brief accountability at 6:30 and begin writing at 7:00. This is nose-to-the-grindstone writing, so bring whatever you write with and on, and your ideas. Note: there is no internet available, which eliminates one huge distraction right off the bat. You'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish with one little commitment like this. If you don't want to set a goal for the following week, you can come at 7:00 and get to work, otherwise, see you next week at 6:30! Detailed directions are available on the Message Board and include my cell number, so they're worth printing out.

When: Sep 7, 2010 6 PM
Where: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18 )

Athletic Men And Women Wanted For Boston Dragon Boat Racing With Living Root Dragon Boat

Living Root Dragon Boat seeks athletic men and women for dragon boat racing in 2008! Training is already underway on the Charles River and at our winter indoor pool training facility! Opportunities available to race in Boston, Ottawa, US Nationals/Long Beach, Pawtucket, Hartford and San Francisco! No prior experience necessary. Athleticism, good overall fitness, and/or prior triathlon, swimming, basketball, cycling, marathon, volleyball, rugby, field hockey, lacrosse, football, soccer, running, crew, rowing, sculling, paddling, canoeing, white water rafting, outrigger, kayaking, water polo, or yoga experience a plus. Schedule a free trial practice today! Our next practice is on Thursday April 3, 2008 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the John F. Kennedy School Pool at 5 Cherry Street, Somerville, Massachusetts. To attend, contact Bob Lee at Bob.Lee@livingroot.org or 617-413-8360.

When: Sep 7, 2010 7 PM
Where: John F. Kennedy School Field in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19 )

Healing the Loss of a Love - Attracting a Healthy and Loving Relationship

ï¿½Heal the emotional wounds of past relationships ï¿½Transform deep seated patterns of abandonment and rejection ï¿½Let go of unhealthy dysfunctional relationships ï¿½Develop the ability to remain centered in the core of your being ï¿½Become truly loving and accepting of yourself ï¿½Develop a warm magnetic presence that will draw others to you ï¿½Cultivate inner beauty ï¿½Increase your capacity to give and receive love ï¿½Attract a healthy and loving partner ï¿½Create healthier and more fulfilling relationships ï¿½Develop a stronger connection with the higher power ï¿½Learn to evolve spiritually through your relationships My friend Sema was telling me about how she had fallen for a man, but he had not called her in some time. Sema told me that she felt this man would come back to her somewhere down the road. Yet she also acknowledged that on another level she was experiencing a fear of loss and that she didnï¿½t feel that there was much hope for the relationship. Sema told me later that evening that she could never seem to hold onto the men that she truly wanted to be with. Sema was obviously strung out on the man, but she was very disconnected from the underlying pain that was driving her. Semaï¿½s head was just spinning in circles as she analyzed everything the man said or did and why he wasnï¿½t with her at that time. I could see that the hurt buried within Sema was keeping her attached to the man in a very unhealthy wayï¿½ Does this sound familiar? Many of us are struggling to find love. But no matter what we do, love always seems to evade us. Iï¿½ve been there myself and I didnï¿½t know if I would ever find the love that I desired. But I persevered because I was very determined to heal and have someone special in my life. I discovered a series of practices that have enabled me to heal the emotional wounds and to develop a magnetic presence. These practices are making it possible for me to attract more loving partners and to create healthier and more fulfilling relationships. I have now decided to share these practices and understandings so that others can also create more love and intimacy and to attract someone truly special. Open Your Heart by Healing the Emotional Wounds That Carry Over From Childhood and Past Loves Most of us are still carrying the emotional wounds from our childhood and our past loves. We try to block the hurtful feelings and memories out of our awareness. But these feelings and experiences remain trapped within our body and mind. We then give off a vibe that causes us to attract and become attracted to dysfunctional people who create even more confusion, pain and suffering in our lives. Learn to ï¿½digestï¿½ the emotional baggage that keeps you trapped in unfulfilling relationships. Transform the deep seated patterns that cause you to attract people who are negative or abusive or who do not have the capacity to truly love you and be present with you. Heal the loss of past loves. Heal the shame and the feelings unworthiness, rejection and abandonment. Become clearer about what you really want in life and in a companion. You will naturally attract and find yourself attracted to healthier people as you heal the wounded parts of yourself. More and more love will flow to you as you begin to experience true love and acceptance for yourself. Working with these practices will make it possible for you to cultivate inner beauty and to develop a presence that is very healing to others. Develop the Kind of Warm Magnetic Presence That Will Attract a Healthy and Loving Partner Many of us have learned to disconnect from our emotions and are not very present within our bodies. The stresses, emotions and life experiences that we fail to digest accumulate within our body and mind. These stagnant energies and emotions can extinguish our inner fire and passion. Stagnant energies decrease our desirability which makes us less attractive to others. A body that if full of vital life force is infinitely more desirable. Become powerfully present while remaining centered within the core of your being. Exude warmth, passion, sensuality and desire. Develop Your Intuition and Sensory Awareness Heightened intuition and sensory awareness lets us know when it is safe for us to open up to another person. It helps us to understand where people are coming from. Our intuition also guides us to the people that we are meant to be with. Use Your Relationships to Evolve Spiritually Healing the hurts and resolving the issues awakens the part of the soul that resides within your body. Awakening your body-mind will enable you to develop a stronger connection with your higher self and the universal consciousness. Develop Chi Power Many systems of Chinese martial arts emphasize the development of the dan tien, which is our base of power in the lower abdomen. You will learn specific chi gong practices that will enable you to continually cultivate the chi/shakthi in the dan tien. Developing Chi Power enables you to create a powerful magnetic presence that draws others to you. Create Healthier and More Fulfilling Relationships Relationships have a way of bringing our core issues to the surface. Buried emotions and unresolved issues create barriers between ourselves and others. Our love grows stronger and our understanding deepens as we learn to ï¿½digestï¿½ our emotions, resolve important issues and express our feelings and needs in a healthy way. Ben was drawn to indigenous cultures from an early age and found himself living among the Kiowa Tribe in Oklahoma at the age of seventeen. He began his training with Horace Daukei, the last surviving traditional doctor (medicine man) among the Kiowa Tribe. Ben went on to study with Chinese Master Li Tai Liang. He continues to train intensively in the Chinese systems of xin yi, bagua, tai chi and chi gong. Please go to http://www.doiohm.com or call [masked] for more information I'm working out in the field much of the time. I have very limited access to the internet and that can make it difficult for me to respond to emails. Please call me at [masked] if you have any questions and are interested in attending. I will be happy to answer any questions that you have about how you can heal from the loss of a love and develop a more attractive presence. Let me know in advance about your individual needs and concerns and we will address these issues during class. Sign up for my free monthly internet journal at http://www.doiohm.com

When: Sep 7, 2010 7 PM
Where: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19 )

Clay Ross

Age Limit: All Ages

Clay Ross

When: Sep 7, 2010 8 PM
Where: JOHNNY DS UPTOWN in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20 )

The Mission Creeps

Ages: 21+

When: Sep 7, 2010 9 PM
Where: P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville, Massachusetts (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21 )

Jason Nicols - Peter Bertrand - Colin Kelly

Ages: All Ages

show at 630

When: Sep 8, 2010 6 PM
Where: Bloc 11 Cafe in Somerville, Massachusetts (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18 )

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movementï¿½ series

Based on the work of Moshe Feldenkrais, this class uses verbally guided movement sequences influenced by physics, martial arts, yoga, and developmental research to help you re-discover your body's potential. Through slowing down and paying close attention you will identify unconscious movement habits that may be interfering with your ability to experience optimum grace and efficiency. Benefits include: increased flexibility in body and mind, injury prevention and recovery, improved posture, reduced pain, greater self awareness, ease and power. 6 Wednesdays starting September 8 7:45 - 8:45pm Cost for 6 weeks: $84 Member, $94 Non-Member Register here: http://www.springstep.org/?q=programs/classesandworkshops/feldenkrais

When: Sep 8, 2010 7:45:00 PM
Where: Somerville, Massachusetts, United States in Somerville, Massachusetts (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:45:00 )

The Airborne Toxic Event

When: Sep 8, 2010 7 PM
Where: Somerville Theatre in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: 24.00 to 24.00 (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19 )

The Chop Tops, Step 3, The Talk Boys

The Chop Tops

Website: http://www.myspace.com/thechoptops
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/thechoptops,

Step 3

Website: http://www.myspace.com/step3band
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/step3band,

The Talk Boys

Website: http://www.myspace.com/thetalkboys
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/thetalkboys,

When: Sep 8, 2010 8 PM
Where: P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: $8 for 21+/$10 for 18-20 (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20 )

Bloc 11 - Open Mike

Open Mike
Every Thursday at 6pm

When: Sep 9, 2010 12 AM
Where: Bloc 11 Cafe in Somerville, Massachusetts (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00 )

Open Mic with Kristen Ford

Ages: All Ages

sign up at 6 music 7-9

When: Sep 9, 2010 6 PM
Where: Bloc 11 Cafe in Somerville, Massachusetts (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18 )

Jenny Dee & the Deelinquents - LaLa Brooks (original lead singer of The Crystals)

Ages: 18+

When: Sep 9, 2010 7 PM
Where: JOHNNY DS UPTOWN in Somerville, Massachusetts (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19 )

Magic People, Whore Paint, Mutation in the GRYD, Kramer Vs. Kramer

Magic People

OKLO Audio, a shoebox label whose proprietor plays keyboards in its latest release, You Are the Magic People, puts Magic People into a Boston noise rock lineage in a tongue-in-cheek mythologizing Myspace bio. If there s any self-abasing joking here, it s still with the truth in mind: Magic People s de facto front man John Manson played drums for legendary rusted guitar-machine outfit Neptune. The latest batch of Magic People tunes (they ve been releasing material as a band since 2005) cling closer to the rock margins, which is why some of the vocal turns and keyboard hooks in The Pigeon and the Eggs have been stuck in my head for a month and why Your Dude owes as much to Jonathan Richman s post-adolescent word play as it does say, Roger Miller s guitar snarls. -imposemagazine
Website: http://www.misterrecords.com/magicpeople/
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/magicpeople,

Whore Paint

Risen from the ashes of a pre-post-feminist rage-fueled dystopia, Whore Paint claims a Riff Rock/No Wave/Crooner Shred hybrid as the only suitable expression of political discontent, borderline social anxiety, occasional violent outbursts, sexual discernment, periodic bouts of euphoria, and whatever that feeling is you get after a good high five. Members of Arcing/Teenage Waistband/Made In Mexico.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/whorepaintpvd
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/whorepaintpvd,

Mutation in the GRYD

shadowy dual-analog-synth throb
Website: http://www.grydcomplex.org/mutation.html
MP3s:

Kramer Vs. Kramer

Kramer vs. Kramer - Steve Budney from Tristan Da Cunha's latest project finds the primary TDC drummer playing nothing but guitar with friends Dan Gillis (ex-Shore Leave) on drums and Dave Lufkin on bass. The newly formed act can currently be found digging through the crates for rarely covered tracks in the oft-maligned, but equally under-appreciated fusion/prog category...
Website: http://www.myspace.com/kramervskramerband
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/kramervskramerband,

When: Sep 9, 2010 8 PM
Where: P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: $8 (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20 )

Jenny Dee & the Deelinquents

Age Limit: 21+

Jenny Dee & the Deelinquents

When: Sep 9, 2010 8 PM
Where: JOHNNY DS UPTOWN in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: $15.00 (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20 )

Thick Shakes

Website: http://www.myspace.com/thickshakesmusic
MP3s: http://www.myspace.com/thickshakesmusic,

When: Sep 9, 2010 8 PM
Where: P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: $8 (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20 )

Greg Klyma

Ages: 21+

with band

When: Sep 9, 2010 9 PM
Where: Sally Obrien's in Somerville, Massachusetts (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21 )

Somerville Greek Music & Food Festival

Official Website: Somerville Greek Music & Food Festival
Location: 29 Central St, Somerville, MA, 02143

The Greek Music and Food Festival offers some of the best Greek food this side of the Atlantic. Enjoy traditional Greek food like Lamb, Moussaka, Gyro, Souvlaki, Pastichio, Spanakopita and much more. Then follow dinner with our mouth-watering pastries � loukoumades, baklava, rice pudding, koulourakia, kourambiedes, finikia � to name just a few.

Headlining the Festival will be live Greek music by the The Makredes Ensemble on Friday Night and The Greek Mudic on Saturday Night and The Makredes Ensemble on Sunday Night. Their harmonious melodies will get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor. There will be various activites and church tours for all, please check our website for up to date information.

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The Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church is in Somerville, Massachusetts at 29 Central Street.

As always, admission is FREE and there is plenty of FREE parking. For more information and directions visit http://www.grecianfood.com or call 617-625-2222.

When: Sep 10, 2010 12 AM to Sep 12, 2010 12 AM
Where: Postal code 02143, United States in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: Free Admission, Food available for purchase. (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00 )

Somerville Greek Music & Food Festival

Best Greek Food this side of the Atlantic ! All foods are home made. Souvlaki, Pastichio, Moussaka and our famous GYROS! LIVE Greek Music each night. Free Parking, Free Admission. Event starts Friday, September 10 and ends Sunday Sept 12 at 9pm. Come dance the night away !

When: Sep 10, 2010 12 AM
Where: Hellenic Association of Somerville in Somerville, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00 )

Ryan Fitzsimmons

Age Limit: All Ages

Ryan Fitzsimmons

When: Sep 10, 2010 6 PM
Where: Bull McCabe's in Somerville, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18 )

MAN vs. MOON - Mombi - Vincent Minor

Ages: 21+

Mombi CD release!

When: Sep 10, 2010 7 PM
Where: P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: $8 (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19 )

4th Annual Under the Stars: International Movie Nights

For the fourth year in a row, East Somerville Main Streets (ESMS) will be transforming the hidden parking lot behind the old fire station (165 Broadway) in East Somerville into a free international cinematic party. Reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the neighborhood, Friday evening will feature the Italian comedy Johnny Stecchino and Saturday night will feature El Rat�n Perez, an animated Argentinean classic. Movies begin at 8pm, but come at 7:30 to grab a seat and movie concessions.

When: Sep 10, 2010 7 PM
Where: Cross Street Senior Center in Somerville, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19 )

Taylor Carson - Jeff Conley Band

Age Limit: 21+

Taylor Carson

Jeff Conley Bandwebsite:http://www.jeffconleyband.com Lyle Divinskywebsite:http://www.lyledivinsky.com

When: Sep 10, 2010 8 PM
Where: JOHNNY DS UPTOWN in Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost: TBA (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20 )

Black Fortress of Opium - I, Pistol - The Crushing Low

Ages: 21+

When: Sep 10, 2010 8 PM
Where: Precinct in Somerville, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20 )

Muck and the Mires - Jay Allen and The Archcriminals

Ages: 21+

EARLY SET! 9:30 w/DirtyTruckers, Jay Allen and The Archcriminals

When: Sep 10, 2010 9 PM
Where: The Rosebud in Somerville, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21 )