Special Events

MATV Annual Celebration "ARTrageous"

All are invited to our MATV Annual Celebration on Thursday, September 23 at the Malden Senior Center beginning at 6pm. This year's theme is "ARTrageous," celebrating the arts in Malden and MATV's role in the arts community. The event will not only feature an art exhibit displaying artwork from nearly all the past exhibitors of the MATV Gallery but, as always, there will be a multi-media presentation, an appreciation awards ceremony, and an election for a new member of the MATV Board of Directors.

The evening will begin with a buffet dinner of homemade potluck dishes, supplemented by food from many of our local restaurants. The feast will be held in the dining room of the Malden Senior Community Center and the after dinner entertainment will be performed in the auditorium of this incredible building.

This is our annual celebration of what MATV is all about- community, connection and communication and if you are part of the MATV community, past, present and even future we encourage you to attend. This is a great chance to see what Malden’s Media Center has been up to over the last year and discuss what we will be doing in the future. It will be an “art  happening” with plenty of fun and surprises.

There is an open seat on the MATV Board of Directors and we are inviting any member in good standing (which means your dues is paid) to run for the seat which is one of three seats elected to represent the membership. If you are interested in running for the three year term, please send a letter of intent to Paula Spizziri, Clerk, MATV Board of Directors at 145 Pleasant St. or email her via access@matv.org.

All are encouraged to dress creatively or just come as you are. A donation of a homemade potluck entrée or dessert is encouraged and we welcome your addition to our multicultural gourmet banquet. In lieu of a food donation, a $5 donation is requested. Please R.S.V.P. (and let us know what sort of food you may be bringing), so that we can plan for this open community celebration. See you at the ARTrageous Happening on September 23.

SHORT TAKES - Wednesday, May 5

 

“Short Takes”

An Evening of Film/Video Shorts by Local Artists

Including animation, film-style narrative comedy/drama,

experimental forms

 

Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 – 9:30pm

(doors open at 6:45)

 

Malden Senior Community Center

7 Washington St. Malden

 

 

Works/Participating Artists:

 

 “That Star Wars Show”

TIM O'CONNOR

Episodes from a web-based series about a young man's unhealthy

obsession with the Star Wars film franchise and his inner struggle to find

happiness, meaning, and self-understanding.

 

“Ape”

 “The Passenger”

JULIE ZAMMARCHI

Animated short films by this award-winning independent

filmmaker. Visit www.juliezammarchi.com.

 

“Long Time No See”

LIRI QIRICI & BRENT ROBIE

Short comedy about love, life,

and the choices we make.

 

“It Is Life”

YURIY ORLOV

Against the backdrop of the events of September 11, 2001,

a short dramatic film with experimental overtones

exploring life, death, and hope in a relationship.

 

All artists will be present at the

screening for a Q&A following each piece

 

Refreshments Served

 

Free Admission.

Donations welcome.

 

Sponsored by

 

Fight Night with Dana Rosenblatt

Upcoming MATV Fundraiser - Wednesday, May 26, 2010

MATV will hold its annual fundraiser, “Dana Rosenblatt Fight Night,” on Wednesday, May 26 at Anthony’s Restaurant in Malden, beginning at 6pm. The event, hosted by local legend and former middleweight champion Dana Rosenblatt, is a must for all boxing fans and features 10 matches of amateur boxing, along with a prime rib dinner, bar, and raffle prizes. Proceeds from the event go to support MATV: Malden’s Media Center. A portion of the proceeds will also go to support the Dana Rosenblatt College Scholarship Fund, available to students from Malden High School and Malden Catholic. Don’t miss this exciting event, and help us spread the word! Tickets are $80 and $100. For more information, call 781-321-6400 and ask for Ron. Tickets can be purchased at Malden Access Television, 145 Pleasant St. in Malden.

Kids Video Adventure Premieres “Malden SuperStars”

All are invited to attend the premiere screening of “Malden SuperStars,” produced by the Kids Video Adventure summer workshop class 2009, on Thursday, January 21 at 7pm. The screening will be held in the auditorium of the Malden Senior Community Center, 7 Washington St. in Malden. This half hour video features a news show, a talent show, a short original screenplay, and commercials for original products. The screening will be followed by a Q & A with the young producers. Come support this creative group of young people! Refreshments will be served. The Kids Video Adventure program is an award-winning summer program of Malden Access Television.

 

 

MATV Presents "We Have a Dream"

A Diverse Community Celebrates the Spirit of Dr. King’s Legacy

In the spring of 2008, the community of Malden, Massachusetts re-created Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech in a studio at Malden Access Television. Over a period of one week, over 150 community members, representing the incredibly diverse population of this city, each recited a line. Participants in this project were young and old; of every race, creed, and culture; gay and straight; and of varying abilities. The edited video, entitled “We Have A Dream,” not only recalls Martin Luther King’s famously inspirational speech which gave voice to the U.S. civil rights movement, but embodies the dream Dr. King describes, a dream of equality and inclusiveness for all Americans.

The video, which first premiered during Martin Luther King weekend, 2009, will be presented again in 2010 and can be viewed at a variety of venues. On Tuesday, January 12th, it will be screened at the Malden Senior Community Center, 7 Washington St., at 3:00pm, open to everyone with free admission. On Saturday, January 16th, the video will be screened during the 17th annual North Shore Black Women’s Association (NSBWA) Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon at Anthony’s Restaurant in Malden, where MATV will be honored by the NSBWA. On Monday, January 18th, it will be the feature presentation at the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast in Reading, MA. On that day also, it will be posted on the MATV website at www.matv.org and screened throughout the day on the MATV Public Access Channel (Comcast Channel 3 & Verizon Channel 28 in Malden.)

This project was supported in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency, administered through the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

"We Have a Dream: A Video Tribute to the Life & Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."

Attend a Screening (the best way to view this video!)

Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 3:30pm (Doors open at 3pm)
Malden Senior Community Center
7 Washington St. Malden, MA
781-397-7144

Saturday, January 16, 2010, 11am
North Shore Black Women's Association
18th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon
Anthony's Restaurant, 105 Canal St. Malden
$40 tickets
For tickets, call Mary Moore at 781-324-7547

Monday, January 18, 2010, 9am
Town of Reading Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Reading Memorial High School Performing Arts Center
82 Oakland Rd. Reading, MA

DVD copies of the video are available for a requested donation of $10, plus a $2 mailing fee.

For more information, please contact Anne D'Urso-Rose (Executive Producer "We Have a Dream") at anne@matv.org.

Tape a Holiday Greeting!

It's that time of year again! As is our tradition, MATV invites all of you to come into our studio and tape a "Holiday Greeting." Sing a song, do a skit, or simply share some words of holiday cheer. These greetings from Malden community members will play throughout the month of December on MATV's Public Access Channel. Taping times are Monday, Nov. 30, 5 - 8pm; Tuesday, Dec. 1, 3 - 6pm; Wednesday, Dec. 2, noon - 4pm; Thursday, Dec. 3; noon - 4pm; Friday, Dec. 4, 1 - 6pm; Monday, Dec. 7, 1 - 8pm; and Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1 - 8pm. You must schedule your holiday greeting in advance. Choose a time & call us at 781-321-6400 or email Anne at anne@matv.org.

BEWARE - Halloween Haunted Studio!

 

Malden Access TV will present its 4th annual Haunted Studio from 2:30 – 4:00pm on Halloween (October 31) as part of the Malden Chamber of Commerce Trick-or-Treat event in Malden Square. Children, ages 10 and under, can take a frightening tour through the haunted MATV studio. (Scariness level will be adjusted for age.) The event will be cablecast live on MATV's Public Access Channel. Entrance is at Malden Access Television, 145 Pleasant St. Call 781-321-6400 for more information.

Annual Meeting & Celebration Dinner - Thurs. Sept. 24

All are invited!
to the
MATV ANNUAL MEETING & CELEBRATION DINNER

Thursday, September 24
6:30 – 9:30pm
At the Senior Community Center
(Corner of Washington St. & Pleasant St. in Malden Square)

This year’s theme is
“FOCUS ON THE FUTURE”

Please join us for delicious food, fun, awards, and presentations at the beautiful new Senior Community Center.

We encourage you to bring a favorite homemade dish (appetizer, entrée, side dish, or dessert) to share. Besides food cooked by your friends and neighbors, there will be food to sample from local restaurants. (For those not bringing a dish, a $5 donation is requested.)

All MATV members in good standing can vote in the election for the membership seat on the Board of Directors. Election info: Christine Murphy, MATV’s current Board President, will be running for a second term. If any other MATV member would also like to run for this seat, please contact us at access@matv.org or call Ron Cox at 781-321-6400, ext. 222 to get your name on the ballot.

We hope to see you at the Annual Meeting!
Good food, great fun, nice people …

Please RSVP to access@matv.org
Let us know who will be coming &, if bringing food, what dish you will bring.
You can also call us at 781-321-6400

You're Invited to our "Backlot BBQ"

 

Help us celebrate our
20th Anniversary Photo Retrospective
with a
"Backlot BBQ Reception"
Friday, July 31, 6:00 - 8:30pm

Located at MATV, 145 Pleasant St. Malden

FOOD, FUN, ENTERTAINMENT, RAFFLE & PRIZES

Come join us for a stroll down memory lane
in our Gallery filled with
hundreds of photos, news clippings, and memorabilia

Potluck contributions WELCOME but NOT required
Event is FREE but you need to RSVP
Call 781-321-6400 or email access@matv.org
If bringing potluck contribution, let us know what it is!

"Video Shorts" Wednesday, May 6, 7pm

Malden Access TV presents ...
"Video Shorts"
Open Film/Video Screening
Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 - 9:30pm
 
Location: Malden Senior Community Center
7 Washington St.
(a few doors down from MATV. Park on street or
we will validate at Mountain St. parking lot.)
 
Featured Presenters:
 
Karen Aqua, internationally acclaimed animation artist
"Candyjam" and other short animation pieces
(visit http://aquak.home.att.net) 

 
Hailey Hao, winner of "Best Emerging Filmmaker" at Woods Hole Video festival
"What To Get On My Butt?" a video about tattoos (Malden premiere!)

 
Ron Cox, MATV Executive Director
"Ticketmaster"
 
& other short works by student film/videomakers
 
 
There will be an opportunity for audience feedback, Q & A
Refreshments served. Come for a fun evening!
Free admission. Handicapped accessible.
 
"Video Shorts" is a special event taking place during "MATV Week" at Malden Access TV
Visit www.matv.org for more info.