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[sly-salkie.livejournal.com]

I have some naive questions. I've heard that Davis Square and Somerville in general are big artist communities. I'm still new.

How many of you members here are artists?
Are there collective artist studios and guilds in Somerville?
Are there galleries anywhere?
Is there a scene that I am somehow missing? I would like to check it out and compare it to what I've seen at SOWA at Harrison Ave.
Are there mostly young artists or is there a lot of diversity as to age and experience?
Are there websites you know of that I can be diverted to if you don't feel like answering all these questions?

And this is a random question for everyone:

What do you think of the Boston art scene, or the Boston music scene?

The reason I ask is because I have been disappointed with both. I'm a visual artist and all my roommates are in a band. I've seen a lot of bars with music venues and a few art venues and I've been pretty disappointed with both. My guess is that artists have to struggle here to really stick their necks out. I went to open studios at 450 Harrison Ave and the surrounding galleries for the first time on Friday and was so completely disappointed. I didn't know what I was expecting. Newbury Street has nice galleries, but they seem very safe, pretty, and family-friendly. I am curious about Somerville. I've heard that there are a LOT of artists here. I want to know what you all think of Boston, and also what you think of Somerville.

Somerville Chamber of Commerce

[dani-namaste.livejournal.com]

Hi all,

I run a design studio in Somerville (in Spring Hill, I believe it is - off of Central Street), and I'm thinking of joining the local Chamber of Commerce. Does anyone have any experience with them? How are they in terms of access to other business owners, networking opportunities, etc? I'd like to get a bit more info about them before I spend the money.

Thanks in advance!

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[penny-chase.livejournal.com]

Sagra (the newest incarnation at 400 Highland St) opened today. We had a wonderful dinner - the sample of fritture (fried calamari, arancini, olives, and croquettes), grilled chicken, baccala all Romano, and the Torta al vino for dessert. Very much like eating at a fine neighborhood restaurant in Italy - simple, well-prepared, and flavorful.