May 2019
The Blank Quartet
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, presents a night of jazz music featuring the Blank Quartet. Led by pianist George Behrakis, the Blank Quartet also features Max Miller on bass, Harrison Clark on drums, and Ben Bizrach on the saxophone. This event is made possible by the Medford Arts Council, and is curated by pianist Jonathan Fagan. Washvault Lab also has launched a monthly Hillside Jazz Concert Series; the next event will be at 7 p.m. on Friday,…
Find out more »Hillside Jazz: Cannonball Adderley Tribute
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, has launched a monthly Hillside Jazz Concert Series. Tonight's program will be a tribute to Cannonball Adderley, the jazz alto saxophonist of the hard bop era of the 1950s and 1960s. Performing will be a quintet of Jonathan on piano, Mark Pucci on bass, George Darrah on drums, Rick Hammett on the trumpet, and Peter Cobb on alto saxophone The concert is free and open to the public. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience…
Find out more »July 2019
Jonathan Fagan, Erik Van Dam at Washvault
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, presents an evening of jazz music by Jonathan Fagan (piano and keyboards), and Erik Van Dam (saxophone). The concert will feature original jazz music and arrangements by the musicians in a relaxed and casual environment. There is no cover charge, and all are welcome. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience along social and environmental touchpoints, offering a new approach to laundry services that prioritizes the user experience. Washvault aims to positively impact…
Find out more »August 2019
Travels With Brindle at Washvault
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, presents an evening of music featuring Travels With Brindle, which will be celebrating and performing songs from its new debut CD, "Greetings from Rocky Point." Travels With Brindle consists of Chelsea Spear (vocals/ukulele), Marshunda Smith (cello) and Hilary Lahan (percussion). Joining the band will be Leigh Calabrese-Eck, (singing saw) and McKenna Kelemanik (tuba). There is no cover charge, and all are welcome. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience along social and environmental touchpoints, offering a new…
Find out more »September 2019
Blank Quartet at Washvault
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, is hosting a Meet & Greet for the Tufts University Music Department featuring jazz music by The Blank Quartet. Led by pianist George Behrakis, The Blank Quartet also features Max Miller on bass, Harrison Clark on drums, and Ben Bizrach on the saxophone. After their set, the floor will be open for a jam session. This is a free event, and the public is welcome. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience…
Find out more »Louise Bichan, Alex Cumming, Eric McDonald at Washvault
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, presents an evening of traditional folk music by Louise Bichan and Alex Cumming, with special guest Eric McDonald. Bichan (fiddle, banjo, vocals) grew up in Orkney, a group of islands in the north of Scotland, where she started playing the fiddle at age 8. Cumming (accordian, piano, vocals) is hails from Somerset, England, and now lives in Medford. McDonald (guitar, vocals) grew up in Medford and is a professional performer and instructor of traditional and acoustic music.…
Find out more »October 2019
Gam Solub, Blank Quintet at Washvault
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, welcomes Gab Solub and The Blank Quintet to host a concert/open mic jazz jam session. Gam Solub (Ethan Isenman, Sam Golub, and Tim Holt) will play at 8 p.m. The Blank Quintet (George Behrakis on keys, Ben Mizrach on saxophone, Patrick Wright on trumpet, Max Miller on bass and Harrison Clark on drums) will follow at 8:50 p.m. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience along social and environmental touchpoints, offering a new approach to laundry…
Find out more »November 2019
Blank Quintet, Freshman 15 at Washvault
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, presents a night of jazz with The Blank Quintet and The Freshman 15. Led by keyboard player George Behrakis, The Blank Quintet also features Ben Mizrach on saxophone, Patrick Wright on trumpet, Max Miller on bass and Harrison Clark on drums. They will perform at 8:45 p.m. The Freshman 15 will play an opening set starting at 8 p.m. This is a new student big band made up of entirely Tufts University…
Find out more »December 2019
Elly Berke: Free Samples
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, presents "Free Samples," and evening of short-play readings led by Somerville-based playwright and poet Elly Berke. Elly has a wide range of experience in acting, improv comedy and creative education. She was a costumed interpreter and educator at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum for five years, helping to develop new programming. She subsequently earned a Master's of the Arts in Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and currently works…
Find out more »Blank Quintet at Washvault
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, presents a night of jazz with The Blank Quintet. Led by keyboard player George Behrakis, The Blank Quintet also features Ben Mizrach on saxophone, Patrick Wright on trumpet, Max Miller on bass and Harrison Clark on drums. They will be joined by vocalists Elon Stiner and Ben Lanzi. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience along social and environmental touchpoints, offering a new approach to laundry services that prioritizes the user experience.…
Find out more »January 2020
Artist Reception: Sarah Gerould
Washvault Lab, the reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, invites you to a reception with Medford artist Sarah Gerould, whose work is featured in Washvault's first art exhibition, "So Human a Vegetable." Gerould's whimsical paintings depict the tales and travails of vegetables as they are away from prying eyes. What happens to the Japanese eggplant when the crisper door is left open? How exactly do onions control their unruly manes? Who comes running when a gourd is injured on the soccer…
Find out more »Made in Medford Recipe Calendar Reception
Washvault Lab is hosting a reception with the contributors to the "Made in Medford" 2020 recipe calendar, which was created by residents of Medford Housing as “a testimony to the rich diversity of cultures and cooking talents in our vibrant city.” Stop by and meet the authors and learn some of the tips and tricks for creating their favorite dishes, which include American, Haitian, Greek and Indian recipes. Calendars also will be available for purchase ($9), with all proceeds going…
Find out more »February 2020
Artist Talk: Sarah Gerould
Washvault Lab laundromat on Boston Avenue presents an artist talk with Medford painter Sarah Gerould, whose work is featured in Washvault's first art exhibition, "So Human a Vegetable," on display through February. Sarah will recite poems that describe the stories of her vegetables and talk about her approach to painting them. Light refreshments will be available. Free to all. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience along social and environmental touchpoints, offering a new approach to laundry services that prioritizes…
Find out more »March 2020
Postponed: Jacques Lee Wood at Washvault
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Washvault Lab has postponed Jacques Lee Wood's performance of “A Lone Cello: Virtuosic Works for Solo Cello.” A rescheduled date will be announced. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience along social and environmental touchpoints, offering a new approach to laundry services that prioritizes the user experience. Washvault aims to positively impact the local community, the environment, and its customers through meaningful outreach opportunities and sustainability efforts, including events that bring together Tufts students and local artists.
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