The mission of Arts at the Armory is to provide an inclusive and accessible venue for arts, cultural and community events, exhibitions, markets, classes and more.
The Board of Directors at the Center for Arts at the Armory is pleased to announce that effective April 1, 2022, Jess White has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ms. White joined Arts at the Armory in August 2021 as Operations Manager, and quickly demonstrated her capacity to join CEO and now Co-Director Stephanie Scherpf, and the Board of Directors in the leadership of the non-profit organization, which serves as a vital hub for arts, culture and community for Somerville and Greater Boston. Click here for the complete press release.
Effective March 5th, 2022, the Center for Arts at the Armory will no longer require that patrons/guests wear masks. Even if not required, masks are recommended but optional. Furthermore, we no longer require proof of vaccination for patrons or performers. Please note that organizers of events held in our Performance Hall and Cafe have the option to require their own mask and proof of vaccination policies. It is the responsibility of ticket holders and guests to inform yourselves of the policies that will be enforced at the events you will be attending, or to simply be prepared to wear a mask or show proof of vaccination if required. This information is available on social media event postings @artsatthearmory and on website event calendar listings.
We can’t wait to present Lakou Mizik from Haiti as part of their U.S. tour on May 6, 2022 in the Armory Performance Hall. We expect tickets for this event to sell out, so lock yours in today! Tickets available here. $30 advance and $40 at the door.
Lakou Mizik is a powerhouse collective of Haitian roots music with a soulful energy and a mix of styles that feels mystical and familiar at the same time. In the wake of Haiti’s devastating earthquake the band came together to show the world that their country was much more than the sum of headlines that were being shot around the globe. We are loving their latest album, “Leave the Bones,” a ground-breaking collaboration between the multigenerational Lakou Mizik and Grammy-winning electronic musician Joseph Ray. Their album “HaitiaNola,” celebrating the shared cultural roots of Haiti and New Orleans with noted guests including the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, will also surely get you in the mood for this not-to-be-missed concert.
Today, with their positive messages and roots revival music, they have become one of Haiti’s hottest exports and have gained an international following with their critically acclaimed debut album “Wa Di Yo” and their mystical, soulful, dance party inducing live shows.
