COTTAGE STREET CREATIVE EXCHANGE, INC.
Margóth is coming to Maine!
July 18th through the 26th!
Do not miss a chance to dance with and witness this brilliant artist and marvelous human!
Here are the details so far, apt to change as we go (We will update on Facebook and Instagram):
Margóth flies into Logan late night July 17th.
July 18th we will welcome Margóth to Art Moves Dance Studio in the Evening at 5:30. Please come say "Hello!" and dance if you feel like it!
Friday, July 19th, perhaps cave and quarry, weather permitting. Join us.
Saturday, July 20th. Margóth will teach at 9:15 at Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio, 517 Forest Avenue in Portland. She'll perform a few of her incredible solos near the end of class. Show up at 10:00 if you just want to watch! We'll probably explore Portland and perhaps take a dip in the ocean.
Sunday, July 21st - a special private event in the afternoon, but the evening is free. Ideas?
Monday, July 22nd, 9:30-11:30 AM SUMMER DANCE at Art Moves. Go to the STUDIO side of this site for class and choreography and collaboration of the most sublime kind! $35/day/what you can.
Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:30 PM at The GEM THEATER, 48 Cross Street in Bethel, in collaboration with BAAM, Bethel Area Arts and Music - to whom we are extremely grateful for this opportunity!
An Evening of Dance and Film and Videodança featuring Margóth Lima, Filmmaker André Rosa, CDTAM of Natal, Brazil via film, and dancers from Art Moves, Casco Bay Movers, Cosmic Creation, and Expansion Arts. Donations Welcome!
Wednesday, July 24th, 5:30 PM at McLAUGHLIN GARDEN, 97 Main Street in South Paris. Learn some Popular Dances of northeastern Brazil and witness the enthralling artistry of one of Brazil's most captivating dancers. Donations welcome, barefeet or sneakers suggested. Be comfortable.
Margóth will be at Expansion Arts Dance Studio before the garden and at Moore Park after, dancing with The Cobblestones. You'll probably catch us at Norway Soft Serve sometime in between!
Thursday, July 25th, beginning at 5:30 PM at Art Moves Dance Studio, 13 Cottage Street in Norway, Margóth will join local dancers for class, showing (6:30) and a gathering to celebrate our exchange. Feel free to bring your favorite local food or drink to share or perhaps a special Lembrança (souvenir).
Friday, July 26th Sasha Richardson, owner of Expansion Arts, will take Margóth and Debi to see The Producers at Deertrees Theater in Harrison. CSCE Secretary Koley True and Karianna Merrill, both of whom have danced with Margóth in Natal, Brazil during previous exchanges, will be performing. It's sure to be a great show, with lots of dancing!
Saturday, July 27th Margóth begins her long trip back home. Let's fill her with joyful memories!
If you want to participate, but are not sure how, please give artistic director, Debi Irons, a call at 207-743-5569 or reach out to any board member - Dana Ryerson, Cathy Lane, Amanda Daniels or Koley True. You could provide a gift card to your favorite restaurant, invite her to your special place, participate in one, some or ALL of our wonderful planned events - cultural exchanges like these change us for the better, forever. While the world around us gets smaller, we expand from within..
Our Gala is always the first Saturday of November! Return for details for November 2nd! It's our one and only annual fundraiser! We always have a fantastic time and we always raise all the funds we need - because of YOU and our amazing CSCE community!
Welcome Home! Gala 2023 November 4th 6-9 $35
Online Auction Nov 3 - 7!
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Our GobaLocal History
GDUFRN & Art Moves Dance Ensemble in front of Nikki Millonzi's mural at Fare Share June, 2017
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte Grupo de Dança from Natal, RN, Brazil photo and art Daniel Minter
a non-profit with a GLOBALOCAL focus. Our name reflects a deep commitment to our neighbors, along with a passion for a broader exchange of cultures.
The mission of Cottage Street Creative Exchange is to spark integration into dance and the arts, locally and globally....one step at a time.
President - Deborah Irons
Vice-President - Amanda Daniels
Secretary - Koley True
Treasurer - Dana Ryerson
Director - Cathy Lane
Many thanks to original directors Mickie Shibles, Jared Cash, Dr. Jill Gabrielsen, and Hedy Kummer for creating and launching such a visionary and practical mission statement.
C.S. Creative Exchange is happening every day because of you.
And sincere thanks to all director's since then, including
Darlene Gray,
Shellie Léger and Aranka Matolcsy.
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inspired by Perham's at Trap Corner where Troupe dancers would stop while on "Tour"
Many thanks to the generous sustaining support of our
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Our Inspiring Collaborators: The Cobblestones
Cosmic Creation Casco Bay Movers Collective Motion
The Moving Company Expansion Arts The Eddy School
Cait Bushnell Catering
We value our priceless
PATRONS GEM COLLECTION
MICA ~55
Classic Car Services/Heidi and Chris Charlton Donnabeth Davis Mary Lindstrom
Karen Montanaro Amy and Ryder Scott Gina Stoll Lesley Hoye Cynthia Zucherro
QUARTZ ~111
Susan Batchelder Ellen and Gene Benner Kirsten and Dave Brownell
Liz Cook and Lourdes Rubio Matt and Emily Delamater Tammy and Michael Dignan
Brenda Birney Darlene and Ernie Gray/Raven Collection Laura Gouin and Eric Belcher
Shellie Leger & Steve Mare Nancy McClean Creaser Jewelers Deb and Fran Piccirillo
Joanna Reese/Food for Thought Bon & Linus Story Peg Perham Gil and Peg Turner
Forrest and Cindy Tinsley Jeff Decareau Deb Webster
MAINE TOURMALINE ~ 222
Mary Ann Brown Bruce & Shannon May Nancy Perham The Ballroom/Nan Brett
Lisa and Chris Miller Foster and Mickie Shibles Western Maine Steel
Bob and Bonnie B. Story
BRAZIL AMETHYST ~ 333
Marjorie Crosby Paula Perham and Dana Morgan/RH Contracting
Tricia Perham Brian and Shelly Shibles Lois Strauss
SAPPHIRE ~ 555
Lisa Latno and John Foster
EMERALD ~ 777
RUBY - 999
The Estate of Norm & Dot Cyr
DIAMOND
Douglas A. Perham
Nancy E. Perham
in memory of her unwavering support and enthusiasm
CORPORATE GEM COLLECTION
10,000
DIAMOND
RUBY 5,000
EMERALD 2,500
SAPPHIRE 1000
AMETHYST 500
TOURMALINE 250
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