5 Things You Need To Know Today

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1. Haitian-American violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (aka DBR) brings his eclectic, energized music to Belmont Public Schools for an Innovative Artist-in-Residence Program and Concert. Recently featured with Lady Gaga on American Idol and known as a innovative, eclectic performer and composer, DBR will earlier in the day lead workshops and rehearsals for music students in grades six through twelve at the Chenery Middle School and Belmont High School. The residency will culminate in a concert at 7 p.m. at Belmont High School, 221 Concord Ave. Website: http://www.dbrmusic.com

 2. The Belmont Cultural Council is seeking funding proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science projects due today, Oct. 15. 
The Belmont Cultural Council has set an October 15th postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Belmont, including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures. This year, the Belmont Cultural Council will distribute about $3,800 in grants. For specific guidelines and complete information on the Belmont Cultural Council, contact Sarah Ellison, LCC Chairwoman, at 617-484-1472 or email BelmontCulturalCouncil@yahoo.com. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp.  Application forms are also available at the local library and the town hall           

3. The Belmont Gallery of Art, at 19 Moore St., is hosting thINK, the Boston Printmakers Members Show 2010 from Oct. 15 through Nov. 19. The opening reception is today beginning at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. This show offers an educational opportunity as contemporary printmakers strive to answer questions about printing processes. You can contact the Gallery 617-276-5760 admin@belmontgallery.org

4. Studio Cinema, 376 Trapelo Rd, is hosting a free screening of the documentary "Lost in Woonsocket" with a question and answer following the screening with director John Chester and the film's subject. Lost in Woonsocket introduces viewers to Normand Cartier. Living in a tent in the woods, suffering from addiction and estranged from his family for more than 13 years, Cartier had all but given up hope of recovery. The film crew from the award-winning A&E television series Random 1 found Cartier and offered him the chance for treatment, rehabilitation and a fresh start with his family. Originally slated to air on the television show, the resulting footage and concept proved much larger than any show could grasp. Lost in Woonsocket was born. The film starts at 7 p.m. The film's website and video trailer can be seen at:  www.lafia.org

The Belmont Dramatic Club's fall 2010 production, "The Heiress" by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, will hold its first performance at 8 p.m. at the Belmont Town Hall Auditorium. The play is directed by Michael Trabucco and produced by CherylAnn Welch. "The Heiress" focuses on Catherine, an aristocratic young woman living under the scrutiny of her father, a doctor, who has never shown her either tenderness or attention. When a penniless suitor, Morris, comes along and claims to love her, she eagerly returns his affections. However, Dr. Sloper believes that Morris could only be after her vast estate, and does everything in his power to destroy the relationship. Olivia de Haviland received the Best Actress Oscar in 1949 for her portrayal of Catherine in this poignant period romance.

Other performance dates are Saturday October 16, 8pm.; Saturday October 23, 8pm.; Sunday October 24, 3pm matinee.

Ticket prices: BDC members: free; Adults: $15 per person; Seniors/under 18: $13 per person; Groups of 10 or more attending the same performance: $12 per person.

For more information and directions, please visit: http://belmontdramaticclub.org

Or call (617) 571-8865.