Art, music, poetry, film, fashion, zines, dialogue, community, Bangor, moving a metric buttload of clothes from the second floor to a semi waiting outside without a working elevator, everything local, Bagel Central, Java Joe's, Paddy Murphy's, Fuzion, Metropolitan Soul, Bloom Bakery, rearranging furniture, strobe lights, curbside jam sessions, making a lot of noise, spur of the moment dance parties, getting our shit together, coolness prevailing in the face of adversity, building a scene, helping others, expanding the cultural horizon, being cheerleaders for Maine, the Kenduskeag Stream, Sergio's margaritas, Madonna and how much Orion hates her, yoga, belly dancing, hugs, wine, local beer, high fives, goofy jokes, good-natured heckling, cross pollination with other galleries and venue in eastern Maine, encouraging all the awesome kids and teenagers around here to express themselves through art, putting the smack down on negativity, creative expression, getting the internet to work in the shop, rooftop tea parties, eating scones and whoopie pies for dinner, Ho Dog's random outbursts. I want to _____ your _____. Seriously. Did we mention Bangor?
Music
Bad Island, Noel Walsh, 1800s Sea Monster, Joe Gates, Chris Zakariasen, Myke Billings, Alien Journalism, the Bings and Shoes Experiment, Lemongrass, Flash, Shannon Denbow, Josh Erskine, Andrew Vachon, Rachel and Fred Costlow, Wayne Garvin, Joe Requa, Brad O'Brian, the High Heels, Wood Burning Cat, Tony Margorones, the Quasi-Men, Skulking, Maximum Blue, Damien Zygote, the Murder Weapon, USA Waste, Nerve Endings, Scarecrow and Werewolf, Alphonic, Clarity, Unity, Mark Dwyer, Jefferson Hobbs, Blue Gene, Lime Town Riot, Rattlesnake Slim, Slavic Soul Party, Feel It Robot, Moss Mountain Project, Huak, the Rattlesnakes, Ashley Castrogiovanni, Wicked Pure, John Patrick, Full Contact Kitty, Jonee Earthquake Band, Confusatron, Rotundo Sealeg, Big Meat Hammer, Suburban Showdown, Shoot the Messenger, Ghostman on Second and everyone else who plays at Ofelia's!
Movies
Anything in the VHS pile at the shop. We particularly like UHF and Top Gun. John Waters. Whatever Orion throws up on the projector.
Television
Only if they are stacked on top of each other.
Books
We have lots of them in the shop!
Heroes
Sergio Ramos, Blake Manz, Ofelia, Vicktoria, the people of Bangor.
OFELIA'S IS:
- A food pantry
- A thrift shop
- An art gallery
- A performance space
- A network of volunteers
Combined together, those elements comprise what is a movement of like-minded individuals, who seek to better the lives of the people of the greater Bangor area through art and volunteerism.
Currently, Ofelia's physically consists of a food pantry located at 831 Pushaw Road in Glenburn and an administrative office and small gallery located at 9 Central Street Suite 302 in Bangor. At one point, there was a large gallery, performance space and thrift store located at 77 Central Street in Bangor. From May through November of 2007, there were countless events held at that location, including concerts, poetry slams, art openings, dance parties, fundraisers and open mics. Through a very unfortunate series of events (see the blog posting on the events of Oct. 30), that space was taken from Ofelia's - but no matter, as the movement soldiers on, regardless of whether or not we have a permanent home for our myriad events.
Until we find that new home, we are taking the show on the road. Starting in January 2008, Ofelia's and our partner in art, Club Fuzion, located on Franklin Street in Bangor, will offer Thursday night shows featuring the best in local and regional music. We continue to partner with organizations such as the Bangor Art Society and the Bridge Alliance to provide art and community events, such as November's successful silent art auction. Future plans include the return of poetry night and more shows at the Bangor Opera House and at Well Forms in Brewer. And we're always working on finding a new home, where we can bring our music, art and other cultural events, as well as the thrift shop, back into one cohesive whole.
In the meantime, Ofelia's always needs volunteers, resources and energy. Feel free to stop by the Central Street office and chat with directors Sergio Ramos and Blake Manz, and come back to this site often for updates on upcoming events. We believe in Bangor, and we believe in you. Thank you!
Who I'd like to meet:
Creative, engaged, intelligent, fun, open-minded people who love Bangor! Anyone who wants to make art of any kind!
DON'T MISS THE QUASI-MEN PERFORM THEIR NEW HIT RECORD IN ITS ENTIRETY. LIVE AND IN PERSON WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED ONE NIGHT ONLY 4 MEMBER LINE UP COMPLETE WITH DUAL GUITAR INSANITY AND FARFISA ORGAN FOR THE FIRST TIME! COME AND CELEBRATE THE END TIMES WITH ALL YOUR DEAD FRIENDS! DO NOT MISS THE GARAGE PUNK EVENT OF THE YEAR. NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN.
Democracy Art Project, paint a mural in the old Ofelia's building, 73 Central Street, Saturday 1pm, contact Nicole Brown nbrown@mainedems.org 659-6199 (donations of brushes and paint much appreciated.)
completely separate: any ideas of where we want to put outdoor art mural?
Hey we need you to help support us @ this years Battle of the bands @ UMF!
Here is a list of bands playing, - Tonight We Are - Ruin - Rebel Angel - Blanket Plan - Harpsis - The Forgetmenot - Thrown From The Womb - Truest Form
All of our music is in rotation at WUMF, so it is playing on the radio as a promotion for Battle of the Bands. Feel free to call and harrass the DJ's at 778-7353 and get them to play our music! Check these bands out at Battle of the Bands, Saturday, April 12th at 7pm in South Dining Hall, Olsen Student Center, Farmington!! 111 South street!
I just got appointed to the Bangor Commission on Cultural Development, so tell me your ideas on things to do with art and culture and music that we can do in Bangor. And for those of you who are interested, I believe April 1st is the deadline for grants. Also check out ice skating rinks in Bangor before they go: Bangor Gardens on Sherman Ave. Broadway Park on Broadway Chapin Park on Forrest Ave. Fairmount Park on Norway & Royal Rd. Old Capehart on Davis Rd. Stillwater Park on Howard St.
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