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Apologies: an earlier version of this eblast listed Roshan James' Pink Moon event incorrectly: it takes place on Saturday, February 24th.With this being the final day for You Can't Have Honey Without An Onion, FCG will be closed to the public for the next few weeks for de-install of the current exhibition and installation of our two upcoming exhibitions: Packed In, the first solo exhibition by Gina D'Aloisio, and See You There, a Members' exhibition for FCG Pier curated by Jack Cocker. Join us for the opening reception for these exhibitions on March 7 from 7-9PM EST. While our regular hours are on pause, FCG is hosting some exciting evening events! See below for Hear Here performances and a live poetry discussion and open mic with Roshan James.
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Hear Here: Ambient Avant-Garde Sounds
Susan Millar-Boldissar, Alex MacLean, and Alex Raja Ven
Tuesday, February 20
Doors open at 6:30; Performance at 7:00
$5 at the door, capacity limited
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Hear Her returns for 2024! Susan Millar Boldissar presents the world premiere of 4 new cello pieces by Jeff Pagano, an improvisation on Bach Cello Suites, bookended by ambient-electronic-audio-visual-synthesis-glitch-bliss MAYHEM with (aka Sunntack aka Alex MacLean) & Alex Raja Ven. Uncut musical exploration for the musically adventurous/sonically mystical!!! ⚡️👁️ 🌀 Susan Millar Boldissar is a London Ontario born avant garde, classical and improvisational cellist and composer. She was trained at the famed Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio, and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Alongside her classical career, Susan has always pursued the unique and unusual. Susan studied with two-bow pioneer cellist Frances-Marie Uitti, and worked with artists like Lori Goldstone of the band Nirvana, George Crumb, and has had works written for her by Jeff Pagano, Ben Zirvingon of New Orleans. Susan has performed as soloist with orchestra, cello soloist at numerous New Orleans venues, and throughout the US. And this Tuesday February 20, at 7pm, she performs at the Forest City Gallery! Alex MacLean, also known as Sunntack, is a New Media Artist and Live AV Performer with a focus on experimental electronic music. Alex Raja Ven is a queer composer, sound artist and media technologist who currently resides on Treaty Six territories. Borrowing from experimental electronic music and contemporary classical-style composition, they combine instruments, synthesizers and audio processing techniques to create borderless pieces of work. Forest City Gallery’s Hear Here series is generously supported by Chris and Lina Bowden through the Cambia Development Foundation✨ |
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Pink Moon: Author Interview & Poetry Open Mic with Roshan James
Facilitated by Aashay DalviFeaturing music by Amanda MovioBook Table hosted by Brown & DicksonSaturday, February 24th from 6-8 PMPink Moon is part anthem of decolonization, part oracle of the times. Earthy, magical, and steeped in ancestral connection, Roshan James fuses her lived experience as a Tibetan-Indian born in Scarborough, Ontario, with a tangible connection to nature, humanity, and realms of consciousness. Growing up in the South Asian diaspora, but feeling disconnected from her cultural roots, James makes peace with the tension between her self-identities through poetry.With lyrical ease and simplicity, James resonates off the page, holding the reader in a space, almost trance-like, of quiet confidence. Infused with street-style and deep contemplation, ancient tones and child-like questioning, this collection is a journey through abstract expression. Pink Moon sits at an intersection of timely themes: anti-oppression, melanated lived experience, climate action, social justice, and personal spirituality. The collection will be of interest for discussion in academia, literary circles, and among people who are passionate about art, mindfulness, meditation, holistic health, and nature.For this special event, Roshan James will be in conversation with publisher Aashay Dalvi of Rad Riot Books to discuss her recent collection, Pink Moon. The conversation will be followed by a poetry open mic event, open to audience members. Bring your work and share it with us! London-based musician Amanda Movio will perform sets throughout the evening.Find out more info!
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Hear Here: Slow Attack Ensemble, Bank of America & Magic Daffodils
Friday, March 1
Doors at 6:30 (early show)
$10 at the door, capacity limited
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Hear Here presents an evening of local experimental and ambient music with:Magic Daffodils - Free form improv troupe with members of the legendary Nihilist Spasm Band, Exit 2012 and the London Free Jazz Community Bank Of America - 33.99 0.86 (2.60%) Days Range 33.32 - 34.2452 Week Range 24.76 - 35.10 Bass Drum Guitar Slow Attack Ensemble - Minimalist ambience/ maximalist escapism. London's Slow Attack Ensemble weave lulling and transportive sound scapes for the wayfaring mind. Forest City Gallery’s Hear Here series is generously supported by Chris and Lina Bowden through the Cambia Development Foundation.
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FCG Community Feedback on the City of London's proposed budget
As an advocacy-driven arts organization, we are concerned with the proposed City of London budget. We've asked our Membership to send us their responses and concerns about the budget, and we've compiled a number of those concerns. Learn more and download this information package here.
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FCG Strategic Plan 2025-2028: Help Shape Our Future!
The Board and staff at Forest City Gallery are currently drafting our strategic plan for 2025-2028. We are excited to craft a bold new plan, and are looking for community feedback to make it extraordinary! What's a strategic plan? What does FCG's current plan look like? Find our more info and fill out our10-minute survey.
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Our mailing address is:1025 Elias Street, London, Ontario, N5W 3P6, Canada FCG's programs and exhibitions are free and accessible to all thanks to the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, London Arts Council, and the London Community Foundation. We are grateful to our artists, members, volunteers, donors, and community partners. Our operations rely on your generous and dedicated support. Please consider becoming a member of FCG.For information on our programming, or for other general inquiries please contact the gallery at info@forestcitygallery.com Copyright © 2023 Forest City Gallery. All rights reserved.You received this email because you subscribed to our list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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