Exchanging Notes: Songs And Stories From Somerville And Tbilisi

The Program on Georgian Studies at Harvard University's Davis Center and the Somerville Arts Council present "Exchanging Notes," a cross-cultural exchange between Georgian and US artists. In June, the project took Owen Thomas, a Somerville resident and writer, and Max Evard, the music director at Somerville High School, to the country of Georgia, where they collaborated with their Georgian counterparts, musician Aleksandre Kharanauli and writer and poet Nana Abuladze. Each duo spent the summer working remotely on their artistic projects and this September, the Georgians are coming to Cambridge and Somerville to present the results. The foursome will collectively present their projects—a celebration of songs and stories that fuse Georgian and American themes, link cultures, and demonstrate our common humanity. Special guests at both events include members of the Somerville High School choir. Join us and enjoy the outcomes of these imaginative collaborations! More Info below.