Documentos do Arquivo Pessoal de Gilberto Gil

Calendar Calendar choice sept. 162 Sept. 16-22 1999 The Boston Globe Saturday 9/18 SUSAN ABOD The cabaret artist, who in the '70s sang and played bass with the Chicago Women's Libera- tion Rock Band, sports a repertoire that includes original tunes like "The Process Song" and "You Look Swell in Nothing" to her interpretations of works by others including Shawn Colvin's "Diamond in the Rough." All proceeds will benefit The Wom- en's Center in Cambridge. 7:30 p.m. Unitarian First Parish Church, 35 Church St, Watertown. $12, students $10, seniors $6. 617- 354-8807. SPLENDOR OF FLORENCE GALA CONCERTO This night of music and international celebration marks the beginning of a 10-day cultural exchange festival, Sept. 18-26, between the cities of Providence and Florence, Italy. SATURDAY Gilberto Gil brings his Braz pop to Lowell. GILBERTO GIL AND HIS QUANTA LIVE BAND This Brazilian superstar, whose "Quanta Live" won the Gram- my this year for best world music recording, brings his country's con- temporary pop to Lowell. Gil's music draws from an array of sources in- cluding bossa nova, samba, classical, R&B, reggae, and other South Amer- ican, Caribbean, and African musical styles. 9 pm. Lowell Memorial Auditori- um, 50 East Merrimack St, Lowell. $25, $35, and $40. 617/508-981-2000. SOUTH END OPEN STUDIOS More than 200 artists invite you into their lofts, warehouses, and brownstones this weekend. Pick up a tour map at the Boston Center for the Arts, free 589 Tremont St., Rebecca's Cafe, 560 Harrison Ave., or 500 Albany St. across from the Flow er Market. Catch a free shuttle bus at the Harrison Avenue and Albany Street locations. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Various South End locations, Boston. Also Sunday 11 a. m.-6 p.m. Free. 617-267-8862 COAST WEEKS: "THE CELEBRATION OF THE CENTURY.... Volunteers in 43 states and more than 68 countries will be cleaning up and celebrating Mother Earth. Through e Oct. 11 the international ef fort will include an array of events from lectures to walks to whale watches. Today is Internation-