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Stones to Rainbows/Gay to Queer Lives QUEER CABARET

Presented by Peter DiMuro / Public Displays of Motion and The Front Porch Arts Collective and The History Project at Arts at the Armory, Somerville MA

Oct 22 - 23 2021

Stones to Rainbows/Gay to Queer Lives QUEER CABARET

Peter DiMuro/Public Displays of Motion along with 150+ voices involved are thrilled to bring the project to life in the spacious Main Hall of the Center for the Arts at the Armory October 23 & 23, 2021.

Peter DiMuro/Public Displays of Motion along with 150+ voices involved are thrilled to bring the project to life in the spacious Main Hall of the Center for the Arts at the Armory October 23 & 23, 2021. In this version, there will we host three live performances of rotating casts over two days. Performances will be nestled within the multi-media arts installation of a rainbow of light and closet doors, and will feature pre-recorded footage of interviews and conversations among area and

With more talent of live performance revealed as the days count down, we can confirm that artists Jessye DeSilva, Maggie Cee, Peter DiMuro, Sue Katz, Andy Lantz, Leni Lunderman, Brian Patton, Rene Pfister, Linda Marie Possa, Maria Servellon, and Catherine Siller are on the roster. Stones to Rainbows is a testament to decades’ worth of persistence and resilience, love and life in the queer community – and the necessary communication among all the intersections that make up the spectrum of LGBTQ+. Especailly with the addition of you, as audience and participation, Stones to Rainbows will reveal how all of humanity can triumph when heart and creativity are prioritized. We can’t wait for you to see yourself, stones of struggles and your rainbows successes alike, reflected in this emotionally and physically moving performance and multimedia exhibit.

Stones to Rainbows/Gay to Queer Lives’ Queer Cabaret and the S2R Rainbow Room will be open October 22 and 23rd at the Armory in Somveville, MA.

Tickets can be purchased to one of three live performances: Friday, October 22nd at 8:00pm, Saturday, October 23rd at 5:30pm, and Saturday, October 23rd at 8:00pm
Purchased tickets will allow you early entrance to roam the multi-media installation 1 hour prior to your cabaret’s opening curtain, and 30 minutes after end-of-show. Artists will be available to mingle post-show!
Beverages and light snacks available for purchase!
A visit to our community vendors in the S2R Rainbow Room!

Please NOTE Arts at the Armory COVID policies! Ticket holders will be periodically updated prior to showings!
Effective October 1, 2021, the Center for Arts at the Armory will require all staff and event guests to show proof of vaccination status.
Once inside the Armory building the Center for the Arts at the Armory requires all staff, volunteers, vendors, and guests to wear a mask regardless of whether they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Children under the age of 12 will not have to show proof of vaccination for admittance to events but are required to wear a mask.
Unvaccinated guests who wear masks and present a negative COVID test 24-72 hours prior to the event will also be admitted.
Guests are encouraged to show proof of vaccination from their cell phones (Please take a photo of your vaccination card).

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ADMISSION INFO

Friday 8pm Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/177357971467

Saturday 5:30pm Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/177343508207

Saturday 8pm Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/177358944377

Official Website

Additional time info:

QUEER CABARET Performance Times

October 22nd @ 8pm

October 23rd @ 5:30pm and 8pm

LOCATION

Arts at the Armory

191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

PARKING INFO

The Center for Arts at the Armory is conveniently located at 191 Highland Avenue between Davis and Union Squares in Somerville, Massachusetts. The award-winning Arts at the Armory Café can be found on the left-hand side as you enter the first floor. A free 44-space parking lot is located behind the Armory. An additional overflow parking lot is available. Please see below for its location.

ACCESSIBILITY INFO

- Wheelchair Access

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Info regarding how this event is being affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.:

Please NOTE Arts at the Armory COVID policies! Ticket holders will be periodically updated prior to showings! Effective October 1, 2021, the Center for Arts at the Armory will require all staff and event guests to show proof of vaccination status. Once inside the Armory building the Center for the Arts at the Armory requires all staff, volunteers, vendors, and guests to wear a mask regardless of whether they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Children under the age of 12 will not have to show proof of vaccination for admittance to events but are required to wear a mask. Unvaccinated guests who wear masks and present a negative COVID test 24-72 hours prior to the event will also be admitted. Guests are encouraged to show proof of vaccination from their cell phones (Please take a photo of your vaccination card).

COVID-19 Phased Reopening Details

Face Masks Required: Yes

Social Distancing: Yes

Limited Capacity: Yes

Reservations Required: Yes

Proof of Vaccination Required: Yes