May
2018
REAA NEWSLETTER 
A newsletter to keep you informed about what's "up with arts."

Letter from the BOD President:
Dear Members and Friends,

I'd like to personally invite you to attend Hudson ArtsFest next Saturday, May 5th.  This event is being brought to you by the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District.  The River's Edge Arts Alliance is one of the event sponsors. 

We have two groups performing during the event at the Town Hall venue.  At 12:30, our newest group, Hudson Harmony A Cappella, will present some wonderful A Cappella pieces.  At 1pm, members of the River's Edge Chorale will be singing some pieces as well.  

There will also be some kid friendly activities taking place at Main Street Bank venue.  Read on for a listing of all of the events throughout the day.

Our singing groups are also preparing for the Artist Appreciation Concert at Wood Park on June 13.  There is one week left to submit a nominee for the 2018 Artist Appreciation Honoree.

If you are a parent, don't forget to check out the information below on our 30th Annual Summer Drama Workshop program.

Our next Art in the Hall exhibit kicks off on May 10.  We still have openings, but space is limited so register today!  All mediums are accepted.

Warm Regards,
Lisa Schliker -  REAA BOD President
bod@upwitharts
Events!

ArtsFest Hudson

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Artist Appreciation Concert  


We are still seeking nominations for this year's Honoree.




Help us select our 2018 Artist Appreciation recipient by nominating someone today! Nominations will be open through Saturday, May 5th.
The River's Edge Arts Alliance is seeking submissions for the yearly recipient of the Artist Appreciation Award. We are looking to honor someone who has made a substantial contribution to our mission to enrich lives and create community through the arts. This person, business or organization chosen should be someone who has integrity in the community, is knowledgeable in his/her art field, has contributed to the artistic lives of many people and who has contributed to our community in general through his/her artistic work with the people of this area.

Past recipients:
2012 Jan Patterson
2013 Paul Johnson
2014 Jason Caron
2015 Harvest Cafe (Karen Freker & Pippa Jollie)
2016 Lynne Johnson
2017 Kathleen McKenzie

You can submit a nomination using the following link:

Program Updates:
The River's Edge Players 

Theater For Young Audiences

The REAA Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who came out for our production of " The King's New Clothes" and " Thumbelina" on April 28 and April 29.    We'd also like to thank the Production staff; Sarah Worrest - Producer, Jennifer Finn - Director, and Justine Goetz - Director

Congratulations also to the cast for their dedication and hard work over the past several weeks.  In addition to being wonderful actors, the cast donated home-made refreshments to sell and gift baskets to raffle off during the shows.

Summer Musical Update:

Sadly, we have not been able to find a venue to perform a summer music that would be financially viable.  Therefore, we have decided to not sponsor a summer musical.  
We will look ahead to the fall and winter of 2018 to begin preparing other REP programs including a One Act Play festival in October.

Click here to register: https://fs8.formsite.com/REArtsAlliance/form5/index.html

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Summer Drama Workshop Alumni  - 30th Anniversary Review 
There will be a meeting on Wednesday, May 23rd from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Hudson.  Alumni that are interested in participating are encouraged to attend this meeting.  We will prepare songs to present at the SDW showcase performance at Wood park on Wednesday, July 25.
If you would like to receive information on the reunion show, please send an e-mail to:  reaasdw30th@gmail.com
 
Lisa Schliker and Sarah Worrest, SDW Alumni

VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS

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Click here to register:  https://fs8.formsite.com/REArtsAlliance/form9/index.html

Solo Exhibit Opportunities

Now showing at  Cafe 641!


     Are you a River's Edge Arts Alliance member?  
Want to be one?  Join Today!
All members receive:
  • Membership card which can be used for discounts at many participating businesses. 
  • Reduced ticket prices to River's Edge Arts Alliance performances:
    • This includes our Winter Concert series and more!
  • Reduced participation fees for programs including Art in the Hall, River's Edge School of Music, River's Edge Choral, Summer Drama Workshop, and more!
  • E-newsletter featuring upcoming River's Edge Arts Alliance activities
  • Invitations to FREE exclusive Members Only Events
  • Personal satisfaction that comes from supporting the arts in your local area!
Personal Membership ($50/year)
Business Memberships ($75/year)
Arts Organization / Non-Profit Memberships ($60/year)

Membership fees help us financially meet our mission to:  E nrich lives and create community through the arts.

For more information on what our membership offers, please visit our webpage:
You can also renew your membership right on the site!  
River's Edge Arts Alliance Board and Staff:

2017 - 2018 Board of Directors
Lisa Schliker- President
Karen Bishop - Vice President
Kevin Santos - Treasurer
Danielle Neuffer - Secretary
Julie Bolduc
Julie-Anne Burdick
Anna Klashka
Ron Sorgman
Blane Stanczak - Junior Board member
Maya Levine - Junior Board member
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Interim Chief Administrative Officer - Debra Vanderwerf

To learn more about our leadership, please visit our leadership website:  

River's Edge Arts Alliance Classifieds

Seeking candidates to join our
Board of Directors

If you are passionate about the arts and want to help make a difference in the community, a BOD position may be for you!   As a board member, you will be expected to attend our monthly meetings, attend some of our programs, and provide support throughout your term.  Our current board has a variety of experience in the arts, education, business and more.

There is NO financial commitment to join our board, just a love of the arts and a passion to make the organization even stronger!  Please e-mail us at: bod@upwitharts.org for an application or for more information.
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Below is a listing of May events sponsored by REAA members:

Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 pm - Arctic Adventures in Iceland and Greenland presented by Eric Vickery.  Eric will share his passion for the outdoors and the environment by presenting a multi-media show on the incredible beauty of Iceland and Greenland as well as the global importance of these Arctic regions.. The program is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Great Room at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St.

Saturday, May 5 at 10:00 am - "Crafting Handmade Stamped Cards" with Anastasia Papanikolaou
Saturday, May 12th at 2pm - An afternoon of music with Jon McAuliffe
Saturday, May 19th a 1pm - " Parent / Child Scent-Sational Aromatherapy" with Kim Larkin (ages 10 and up)

For more details, please visit the Hudson Public Library website at:  http://hudsonpubliclibrary.com/

If you are a current member of the REAA, we will post your events in future newsletters.  Submissions for our June newsletter are due Friday, June 1.

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The River's Edge Arts Alliance is proud to be a member of the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce!
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