Monticello Road | Photography by Peter Krebs
Monticello Road | Opening Reception Friday, April 6th | 6-8pm | FREE
Monticello Road / Project Website
This project explores people and places along the mile length of this historic byway from its base at Moore’s Creek to its terminus at Belmont Bridge with stops in the neighborhoods and businesses along the way. I live on this road; I walk it daily and am intimately acquainted with it. Yet I am constantly surprised by what I see there.
My footsteps are but the latest dating back to prehistory but the project is not motivated by any event or connection to any era other than the present. It is a sketch or perspective on what the place is today and the people who use it every day. While any serious exploration of a place so steeped in history must necessarily mine the past, the focus is on the present.
The photographic element of the initiative will have two parts: details of places along the road and portraits of people who live and work there. There will also be story-telling and oral histories, architecture and planning discussions, films and music. There will be youth programs both within and outside of the schools. It will truly be an interdisciplinary celebration of ways that art brings a community together.
-Artist, Peter Krebs
www.culturecurrent.com/peter | culturecurrent.blogspot.com
Friday, April 6
Opening Reception
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Bridge PAI
Bring your friends, put on a name tag and meet the people of Monticello Road.
Saturday, April 7
Film Screening: Still Life with Donuts
9:00 a.m. – noon. Filmmakers’ Q and A 11:00a.m. Spudnuts (309 Avon Street)
This documentary is a must-see for anyone interested in Belmont. The film will repeat throughout the morning and filmmakers Mark Edwards and Mary Michaud will answer questions at 11:00.
Thursday, April 12
Open House: Virginia Industries for the Blind
Tours 9:00 – 11:00 a.m and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 1102 Monticello Road
You might be surprised to learn that this quiet-looking place is making beds for the Navy. You’ll also meet some of the nicest and most interesting people there. Refreshments will be served. For more information please call William Vaughn (434-295-5168)
Tuesday, April 17
Panel: Neighborhood/Community Planning
In cooperation with AIA Architecture Week
7:00 pm – 9:00 p.m. The Bridge PAI
A who’s-who of architecture and planning will discuss what makes this place so special and explore new models for community development.
Sunday, April 22
Story Sharing and Oral Histories
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Bridge PAI
You’ve seen some of the faces, now come hear their stories. We’re bringing long-time residents, transplants, and people with interesting perspectives for what is sure to be a rich and lively conversation. Food and beverages will be served.
Thursday, April 26
Artist’s Talk with Special Guests
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Bridge PAI
Peter will discuss his work and what he’s learned about the artist’s unique role in a healthy community. He will be joined by other artists who actively engage the community in different ways. Confirmed guests include Aaron Eichorst, John Trippel, Greg Antrim Kelley, and others.
Date tbd
Clark School Second-Grade Student Tour
The Bridge PAI
Friday, April 27
Exhibition Closes
Saturday April 28 (tentative)
Hangover Brunch
10:00 a.m. Moore’s Creek Family Restaurant (1710 Monticello Road)
Join us for a huge breakfast at the tall-tale-spinning headquarters of Monticello Road.
