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New Space Update
Flywheel Very Close to Reopening in Easthampton's Old Town Hall at 43 Main Street. Our permits are posted and the professionals are working on bringing the building up to code.
Help Wanted. There will be several work parties in the space and there are things that can be done at other times. Do you have a few hours to help? Below is a list of stuff we need to get done in the next month or so.
Building Stuff/ Tearing Stuff Down, email for a list of prjects.
Painting, lots of painting.
Art and Design: T-shirts, Bumper Stickers, Posters, Art for Show in the New Gallery Space.
Organization: Zine Library, Event Planning
Events: Opening Party and Parade, Fundraising
Donate: Shelving, Cabinets, Storage Benches, Use of tools, Chalkboard Paint, Laptop Computer, Cash
Sewing and Upholstery: Sew some Curtains, Seat Covers.
Etc. . . Help Spread the Word
Email: volunteer@flywheelarts.org.
Ted Leo Show Moved to Easthampton High School
The Ted Leo & the Pharmacists show scheduled for June 18th has been moved to Easthampton High School, just down the street from Flywheel's new location.
Due to construction and other delays, our space, which we had hoped would be ready for this show, will still be under construction.
Instead, Flywheel will be holding the show at the Easthampton High School Gym. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10. See you there!
Directions here
Thursday June 18 2009 $10
doors: 8:00pm
Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
Titus Andronicus
Alottle
Spring Record Fair Fundraiser: May 9th 2009
Hey kids! It's spring and you know what that means, it's time for our twice annual record fair fundraiser. This one is taking place on Saturday May 9th 2009 in the scrappy under-construction confines of our new home at the OLD TOWN HALL in the center of Easthampton. Come by from 10:00am-3:30pm.
17+ dealers will be on hand give you the wax fix you so desire with the usual eclectic selection of vintage vinyl. As we always say, your ATM will hate you, your turntable will love you. Don't miss it.
Also, get a chance to check out the progress on our very-soon-to-be-operational home
Sponsored in part by theValley Advocate
Construction Update 03.04.2009
We are getting close. We swear!
The process of managing a large scale renovation project with volunteers has been a learning experience. Because we chose to take on this project ourselves, the challenges have been much greater than if we had just hired a construction manager/general contractor to sort it all out for us. But enough excuses. You just want to know what up.
We have taken bids and pretty much chosen all of the contractors for the professional work (electrical, plumbing, flooring, drywall). The next step was to get the final layout plan to our architect, who will make final changes to the official blueprint and submit it to the city who will grant us building permits. The architect has our plans and will most likely turn them in next week. After that, all of the professional work can start!
Separately from our work, the city of Easthampton will finally be installing a sprinkler system throughout the building (which you have probably heard us mention before), in April.
Once all of THAT is done, we will depend on volunteer labor to finish up the rest of the work (building a performance area, hanging lights, painting, building storage compartments, installing the sound equipment, building out the cafe area, etc). So if you want to help, stay tuned to our website and we will keep you in the loop.
Our lease officially begins May 1, so we are very motivated to be open by then.
Stay tuned......
Thurston Moore to host book signing to benefit Flywheel
02.13.2009
I know everyone wants to know when we're going to open, but we just can't tell you yet! We are so close to having an opening date, that we have begun booking shows for the summer! A construction update will happen soon. We promise.
In the meantime, please come out to support our renovation efforts by attending this event. Thurston Moore complied a wonderful book of photos of the early New York No Wave scene in the late 70s with Byron Coley. Thurston will regale us with tales from the underground, as well as some rare footage. He will sign copies of the book as well. Here are the deets!
THURSTON MOORE presenting and reading from his collaboration with Byron Coley No Wave:Post-Punk. Underground. New York. 1976-1980
March 3 2009 7:30pm APE Gallery
126 main st northampton.ma
http://www.flywheelarts.org
http://www.apearts.org/
Donations will be accepted to assist Flywheel in the renovation of our new home at Old Town Hall in Easthampton
Flywheel thanks A.P.E. for the generous use of their space.
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About Flywheel
Flywheel, a collectively run, not-for-profit space, aims to build community and give artists of all types the opportunity to craft, practice, and perform their work in an environment where creativity is valued over profit. Volunteer-run and governed by consensus, Flywheel believes that art and information should be equally accessible and affordable to all people. The all-ages, alcohol- and drug-free space features a cafe, zine library, performance space, and an art gallery. LEARN MORE ABOUT FLYWHEEL.
Events Calendar
Keep an eye on this space for info on upcoming meeting dates, events, and performances.
July 9, 2009
7:30pm
General Body Meeting
July 23, 2009
7:30 pm