OUR EVENTS ARE ALWAYS FREE! PLEASE TIP THE PERFORMERS |
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J. Montana paintings and books [see Friday Feb 27] |
Ryno photographs |
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FRIDAY
FEB 5 |
7:30 |

MUSIC: Bernard King Presents...
AN EVENING OF ANTIFOLK!
Sets by songwriters from the East Village scene, Thomas Patrick Maguire and Joe Crow Ryan, Staten Island’s own Phoebe Blue and J.J. Hayes, plus a set of poetry read by the artists.
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SATURDAY
FEB 6 |
8pm |

MOVIE: Local Filmmaker Mark Lechner: "MY NY" a half-hour film with NY Film School commentators & nicely shot NYC scenery. Staten Island artists David Bianco and Jenny Bianco are in the film. Meet the film-maker! |
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9pm |

MUSIC: MANHATTAN VALLEY RAMBLERS:
Bluegrass, banjo & fiddle.
“Put together close harmony in the grand brother duet singing tradition with the intricacy of bluegrass and modern-oldtime instumental work and you have the Manhattan Valley Ramblers. A new look at old traditions, clean crisp, top of form.” |
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SUNDAY
FEB 7 |
2pm |
 MUSIC:CAROLINE CUTRONEO's BIRTHDAY
JAM 2010 Favorite songs and Jam session with members of RUNAWAY TRAIN and friends. |
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| FRIDAY FEB 12 |
7:30 |
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SATURDAY
FEB 13 |
8pm |
MUSIC: BLURPLE! That "anachronism experimental folk duo drug free acid trip" from the lucid canthus of the Richmond County vortex known as the BLURPLE duo Phoebe Blue and Tommy Bones return to share the ETG stage, performing seperately and together. If you like that sort of thing, you will like this!
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OPENING for them will be BRYAN XO, a hopeful romantic looking at the brighter side of darkness. |
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The newest BLURPLE music CD will make its first appearance here tonight. |
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FRIDAY
FEB 19 |
8pm |
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READINGS from THE HUB: Eric Alter and the publishing crew from the paradigm shifting STATEN ISLAND CREATIVE HUB interactive imagination workshops Mondays at Cargo Cafe present their new multimedia publication of local creativity, THE HUB, which is both online and in the flesh. Tonight is the coming out party for this open participatory project! |
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SATURDAY
FEB 20 |
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Katica presents: NIGHT of GAMES!
Go, Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, and more, bring your favorite games to share or just come and join what is happening on the table of your choice. Featuring classical guitar music performed by KAYKA |
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SUNDAY
FEB 21 |
12:30 |
MEET-UP:
SILVER LAKE FLUTE CIRCLE
Flute music players and afficianados meet-up to play music and
share thoughts and lessons. Facilitated by Gera Clark |
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2pm |
MEET-UP:
STATEN ISLAND
SONGWRITERS' CIRCLE
Anyone interested in creating original music is welcome to join us. Come and meet others who are interested in the creative process. Exchange ideas and pick up a few tips. The SISC is an informal group that meets the 3rd Sunday of the month, usually here at ETG but sometimes elsewhere. Check their website for more info |
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FRIDAY
FEB 26 |
8pm |
THEATER: MUSICAL THEATER COFFEE SHOP
Matt Mezzacappa brings us several directors and casts for these short experiments in Coffee Shop Musical Theater. |
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9pm |
MUSIC: JENNIFER HAASE Singer songwriter with great charisma, "the drive of Micelle Shocked, the aching plaintiveness of Phoebe Snow", and a top-notch songwriter as well. Her new CD features vocal tracks by Rosanne Cash! Check her out here tonight.
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SATURDAY
FEB 27 |
3-6:30 |
ART RECEPTION:
J. MONTANA's Fantasy Works
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Unusual Staten Island multimedia artist presents her work with paintings and storytelling.
And check out her DANCER paintings on our walls all this month. |
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7:30 |
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Drumming lesson with Steve
Learn some simple hand-drum techniques. |
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8pm |
FULL
MOON DRUMMING CIRCLE!
Communication and play, inspired by the energy of the moon.
Drum and dance and otherwise generate and express energy with neighbors and friends. Bring your drum or play one of ours.

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(I found the below online:)
Why do people go to Drum Circles?
- For fun.
- Sense of community.
- Introduction to rhythm and percussion technique.
- Musical expression.
- Health benefits: stress-reduction, creative expression, and feeling better.
- Experience of unity.
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| SUNDAY FEB 28 |
2-4 |
 PARTICIPATORY MUSIC: S.I.A.M.S. Acoustic musicians of Staten Island and beyond gather to share and play together. All skill levels. Email SIAMS for more info...
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OUR EVENTS ARE USUALLY
FREE! PLEASE TIP THE PERFORMERS |