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The Corner Art Room wa s found - and founded during the Hassle Space Exploration, and we loo k forward to Hassle Folks and Friends continuing to hang! Prime times are the weekl y Stitch Lounge (free), monthly read & write wo rkshop and poetry night (free, donations accepted ), acoustic nights, (free, donations accepted) and the weekly Sunday drawing & painting works hop (sliding scale, $7-20 contribution suggested ). Or just come in durin g drop-in times to craft & make art, just the way you like it. Check it all out at www.thecornerartroom .com If you have questions or ideas for what else could be happening at this litt le cozy storefront, come visit, and we’ll have a cup of tea and chat right here in Brighton Center at 6 Academy Road. —BOBBIE & SILVIASee you soon!
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Last year, I made the move from NYC back to my hometown of Boston. I was going to lots of shows to form new connections in the area. In early June, I attended the Carla Del Forno show and met Sam Potrykus at the front door. That night, I also picked up a copy of the Compass to browse through. Growing up, I remember feeling especially at home at local shows in the Boston area. After reading through the issue of the Compass, I did some googling and found myself signing up to volunteer with Boston Hassle. In my third month of volunteering with the Hassle crew, I can happily say I'm feeling once again a part of a thriving community of creatives who make amazing things happen in the area. The amount of trust this group puts in me is inspiring -- they gave me my own email address in the first month because I'd agreed to take on some organizational projects (so official)! If you're the kind of person who seeks out independent music and arts and wants to see them thrive in Boston, you should definitely volunteer. We're looking for folks to help run our shows, drop new issues of the Compass around town or post up some flyers. We are hosting a volunteer fair so you can learn about these opportunities and more on September 29, 12-5pm at the Dorchester Art Project. Come say hi and learn more about how you can get involved! —TIEL REARDON
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