Here it is folks, your Souldish NYC events for this week. There is a Tryptophantasia afterparty also on Saturday. See the attached flyer for details.
Love,
Salma
http://www.souldish.com
))Souldish Featured Event((
==Saturday, February 13==
“Tryptophantasia” An Animation Film Screening
Presented by Kaliptus @ Wild Project, NY - Feb 13th 2010 A“Tryptophan Art Utopia” project. Tryptophantasia is a psychotropic event that brings to you some of the best, cream of the crop, underground, psychedelic animations the universe has yet to offer. The screenings that will be projected in Wild Project’s theater may reveal some of the deepest secrets of the universe! If you are ready for consciousness expansion, don’t miss this event, as it will elevate your mind beyond the beyond. Anywhere from 24-28 short films will be screened for two hours varying in style, quality, and nature… and ranging from paradigm shifting animations to mystical videos, tripadelic motion graphics, mind warping experiments, occult surrealism, and lots more. This event is geared to alter your very being to a higher level of super hue-man exaltation & inspiration through the display of some very extraordinary projected screenings.
Artists include: Bruno Dicolla http://brn.cc/, Yoshi Sodeoka http://www.c505.com/, Kaliptus http://kaliptus.com/, Blu http://blublu.org/, Zumbakamera http://www.zumbakamera.com/, Stieg Retling http://www.plasticflesh.com/, Malcolm Sutherland http://www.animalcolm.com/, Weirdcore http://www.weirdcore.tv/, Joseph Pelling http://www.josephpelling.co.uk, Fernando Sarmiento http://vimeo.com/user597310, Jacob Rendell http://vimeo.com/jacobrendell, Aghori Christ http://psychedelicswastika.blogspot.com/, RKDB http://vimeo.com/rkdb, Domino http://www.dominovisualart.com/, Syd Gnosis Syd@Cosm.org And lots more to be announced…Visionary Arts, Accessories, Clothes, & Vending by Scribles, Holistic Massages by Pablo Salazar, Reiki Sessions by Ray Hermann, Live Painting by Martin Cash, Be sure to bring an xtra dollar for 3D chroma Depth glasses… Some animations are done in anaglyph 3D ;). Also be sure to check out Tryptophanatic Netvision to get an idea of the style of films that will be screened… Also be sure to check out Tryptophanatic Netvision to get an idea of the style of films that will be screened…
Sponsored by Souldish & Evolver, Hosted by Salma of Souldish, Organized/Directed by Kaliptus; In-Joy!
(7p - 10p, $5 Adv - $7 Dr)
Wild Project (The theater is handicapped accessible.)
195 East 3rd St., p. 212.228.1195
For more info contact: Kaliptus.Arts@Gmail.com, info@thewildproject.com
http://vimeo.com/channels/tryptophanatic))NYE((
Reality Sandwich Interview: http://www.realitysandwich.com/node/38959
Promotional preview video: http://vimeo.com/8939268
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==Saturday, February 13==
1UP For Haiti - a video game tournament fundraiser for Haiti crisis relief
It’s been nearly a month since Haiti was devastated by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, taking the lives of over 100,000 and leaving 1.5 million homeless. Nearly 97% of Port-au-Prince schools are destroyed and it’s been estimated that rebuilding the city may take decades. People are in desperate need of aid, from all of us. Why not help out by doing something competitive and fun, surrounded by awesome people?
Join us at New Work City on Saturday, February 13th for a fundraiser for the people of Haiti. We’ll be playing Mario Kart in a tournament-style face-off, and all buy-ins will go to Haiti relief efforts. There’s a suggested donation of $20 per person to enter. There will be more games to play, as well as drinks, snacks, and great people. Bring your friends and give what you can. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, February 13
(7p-midnight, $20 suggested donation)
New Work City
200 Varick St, Room 507B
Facebook Listing: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=329103509761
==Saturday, February 13th==
Biodanza-The Dance of Life
Special Valentine’s Day theme - Dance Your Love
The Dancing Path™ and Energy of Breath™ are excited to offer a special Biodanza class with Biodanza facilitator Michelle Dubreuil Macek. Biodanza expands your creativity, vitality and ability to love. It fuses music, movement, and your emotions to create a strong sense of community that enables you to connect to yourself and others on a deeper level. Biodanza is about feeling the fullness of every moment and awakening your full passion for life. Come dance with abandon and experience the pleasure of letting go. Biodanza movement encourages you to express yourself freely. There is no choreography and no dance experience is required. Come alone, with a friend, or significant other to expand the love you have for yourself and others. Biodanza is hugely popular on the west coast and in South America. Until now it has rarely been offered in NYC. We are incredibly grateful to have Michelle come all the way from Maryland to offer Biodanza here in NYC. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to experience this beautiful dance practice.
DanceTheaterWorkshop Studio
219 W 19th Street (bet.7th & 8th Ave.)
(7:30- 9:30pm, $20adv $25 day of)
Prepay at meetup site below to get adv rate
www.meetup.com/thedancingpath/
www.thedancingpath.com
==2/13/10==
Secrets of Coquettes de Valentine’s Eve Cruise
Hosted by Dance of Vice. Fancy a romantic Jazz Age cruise featuring live jazz, swing, burlesque, and vintage lingerie fashion shows? This valentines eve, find yourself dancing the night away with winking beauties clad in flirtatious vintage dishabille on a romantic 3-hour luxury cruise along the east river aboard the jewel, featuring songs of love and lust by shanghai mermaid impresario Juliette Campbell, hot jazz and swing from the 1920-40s by baby soda jazz band, saucy burlesque by valentine vixen gal Friday, and a titillating fashion show featuring vintage pinup inspired designs by Renee Masoomian and vintage lingerie of the 1910s, 20s, 30s and 40s. Boarding is from 9-10pm at e23rd & FDR Dr (look for the Marco polo cruises lighted sign and palm trees). The jewel departs promptly at 10pm and returns at 1am. Hot food, snacks and cocktails will be available on board (cash only). RSVP & Become a fan of DOV on Facebook for admission discounts, special promotions and event updates! Reserve your tickets at dancesofvice.com for reduced admission.Advance tickets and details can be found on the DOV website. Only 250 tickets are available, so don’t delay in booking your tickets to start off this romantic weekend with your sweetheart.
(9p – 1a, $26 adv, $30)
The Jewel (Marco Polo Cruises)
E23rd & FDR Drive
http://www.dancesofvice.com
==Sunday, February 14th==
UnMarriage Until GayMarriage
Join hundreds of couples at The Bethesda Fountain in Central Park this Valentine’s Day for a mass ritual in support of the rights of ALL people to marry whomever they wish. Send a strong message to New York State and the rest of the country. Marriage is a civil right! Unmarriage until gay marriage, no marriage until gay marriage. Brides and Grooms will suspend their vows in a ritual officiated by Reverend Billy. Tragic and hopeful love songs will be sung. Participants will be issued an official unmarried certificate suitable for framing. Wear your bride and groom best!
Bethesda Angel Fountain, Central Park
Near the 72nd Street Entrance
(Free, 1pm sharp)
http://revbilly.com or
Facebook: UnMarriage Until GayMarriage — http://bit.ly/cd7oBK
==Tuesday, February 16==
Towards Zero Net Energy Homes
Explore the methods for designing homes that require little or no non-renewable energy to power them. Learn about the best strategies to reduce energy loads – air sealing, insulation upgrades, glass & fenestration considerations, orientation and passive techniques, as well as information on reducing loads from domestic hot water, ventilation, lighting and appliances. Learn about biomass fuel-burning appliances, solar thermal, ground source heat pumps, solar electric & wind turbines through several case studies of zero annual net energy homes. Get more information at: NYDesigns.org/services/courses.
(9a - 4p, $265)
NY Designs
45-50 30th Street | Long Island City, NY 11101
http://www.NYDesigns.org
==Also on Tuesday==
Incite to Insight World Arts Collaborative - Performers Unite for Human Rights Cause
A Full Night of Multi-Cultural Musical Talents and Artistic Genres. This is the start of many wonderful events occurring in 2010. A group of bands are coming together to support the first of a series of global causes at Public Assembly in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on February 16 (“Fat Tuesday”) at 8pm. In this cross-cultural world-themed Mardi Gras show, the artists will raise awareness of the incredible strength, courage and resiliency of women who continue to struggle in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. Simon Kashama of the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Ruined” will lead the way. The Mardi Gras values of justice, faith and power (traditionally represented by the event’s traditional colors of purple, green and gold) will be celebrated through each band’s set prelude, which will include a cover song off the award-winning CD “Congo’s Angels”– in remembrance and support of our Congolese sisters and their plight, as we continue to engender hope and faith for improvement of their current situation. Incite to Insight World Arts Collaborative was conceptualized by Simon Kashama, Chuck Dorman, Jason Vitelli and Marianne Jaycox (see “About” section below). This cross-cultural, multi-genre and globally focused project involves the collaboration of multifaceted artists performing unique combinations of music, art and dance. The project celebrates unity within diversity. See more here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftd0G67-ZUk. Show line-up: 8pm: Annie Dressner - A modern folk singer/songwriter with New York City edge will open the show. Learn and hear more: http://www.myspace.com/anniedressner. 9pm: Jason Vitelli – Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Jason Vitelli performs a kaleidoscope of his original songs on piano and guitar, while Tad McCully and Trifon Dimitrov, on drums and bass respectively, round out the rock rhythm section. Learn and hear more: http://www.facebook.com/jasonvitellimusic. 10pm: Simon Kashama’s band, Shabantu with dance/action painting by Marianne Jaycox/Alkemydia Creative– Singer/songwriter Simon Kashama and his dynamic 10-piece band delivers powerfully emotive sounds and transportive rhythms that evoke a sense of joy and hope that encourage positive global change. See and hear Kashama’s musical composition “Yambi Yambi” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpU3Ot-NFpo. Marianne Jaycox/Alkemydia Creative: Visual, conceptual and performance artist and poet/writer Marianne Jaycox smoothly moves between artistic media in a manner befitting the name she has dubbed her operation - Alkemydia Creative. Her current focus is a unique brand of ‘action painting,’ an abstract expressionist style that was popularized during the 60’s when combined philosophies of quantum mechanics and psychoanalysis began creating new ways of understanding through heightened self-consciousness and awareness. www.alkemydia.i8.com and www.alkemydia137.blogspot.com. 11pm: Bobby Kane - Masterful songwriter of Alternative Soul (including special guest Jason Vitelli on bass guitar) creates sensuous rock-soul genre-transcending musical atmospheres highlighted by a voice that could move mountains. Learn and here more: http://www.bobbykanemusic.com. Midnight: Cadillac Dorman - The wonderful roots music group (Chuck Dorman – vocals, guitar, harmonica, dulcimer, Ben Cadillac - vocals, electric/acoustic guitars, slide, and Tina Tiongson - vocals) moves crowd spirit with their unique musical combinations and signature style. Learn and hear more: http://www.myspace.com/cadillacdorman) 1am: Tem Noon – A street Buddha tells tales with his Djembe and spirituality. Learn and hear more: http://temnoon.com/Evening culminates in a full-out jam session.
If you’d like to help our Congolese sisters struggling in the worn-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, please visit Friends of the Congo: http://www.friendsofthecongo.org/donate/index.php and/or City of Joy: https://secure.vday.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=27&osCsid=6c60961cfe1b3db2422886f8951deebe
(8p-2a, $15)
Public Assembly in Williamsburg
Please contact AlkemydiaCreative@gmail.com with any questions.
RSVP online at http://www.i-to-i.eventbrite.com
==Sunday, February 14==
Sunrise Valentine - Watch the Sunrise~Valentine NYC~spread the love
At the Brooklyn Bridge, hosted by Kiana Love. Sunrise Valentine is a non-political, non religious, heartwarming, silly, love celebration for kids of all ages. Watch the sunrise & valentine NYC. Looking for creative people, performers, actors, artists to help create this loving valentine. Lets transform this day into a fun joyful loving day for NYC. Contact me to Kiana to get involved.
(6:15a - 10:15a, free)
http://www.meetup.com/BeWildWoman/it/calendar/12497618/
==Tuesday, February 16==
Incite to Insight World Arts Collaborative - Performers Unite for Human Rights Cause
This is the start of many wonderful events occurring in 2010. A group of bands are coming together to support the first of a series of global causes at Public Assembly in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on February 16 (“Fat Tuesday”) at 8pm. In this cross-cultural world-themed Mardi Gras show, the artists will raise awareness of the incredible strength, courage and resiliency of women who continue to struggle in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. Simon Kashama of the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Ruined” will lead the way. The Mardi Gras values of justice, faith and power (traditionally represented by the event’s traditional colors of purple, green and gold) will be celebrated through each band’s set prelude, which will include a cover song off the award-winning CD “Congo’s Angels”– in remembrance and support of our Congolese sisters and their plight, as we continue to engender hope and faith for improvement of their current situation.
(8p-2a, $15)
Public Assembly in Williamsburg
70 North St., Williamsburg
RSVP online at: http://www.i-to-i.eventbrite.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftd0G67-ZUk
Please contact AlkemydiaCreative@gmail.com with any questions.
==Wednesday, February 17==
Presentation: Josh MacPhee “Paper Politics” Based on an exhibition of artwork by 200 international artists, the book “Paper Politics: Socially Engaged Printmaking Today” showcases art concerned with social justice and global equity. Please join Josh MacPhee for a presentation and discussion of art created in response to the monumental trends and events of our times. Josh MacPhee is a member of political art cooperative Justseeds and the creator of numerous fantastic books.
Bluestockings Books
(7p, $5 Suggested)
172 Allen St. @ Stanton (in the Lower East Side)
http://www.bluestockings.com
==Friday, February 19==
The Turning Point
A film about the importance of local networks and connections. From Findhorn, Scotland, a positive and inspiring film about our transition to a low carbon future. Featuring visionary leaders and pioneers in the fields of Human Ecology and Global Transition, this film takes an inspiring look at our potential to create a life-sustaining society as we face the twin challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change. “The combination of serious, funny and beautiful was perfect!”
(7-9 p, film is 45 minutes; discussion afterwards, $10)
388 Atlantic Ave., Bk – closest to A, C & G, but near the B, M, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5, and F
http://raganella.com/2010/01/25/upcoming-events-at-388-atlantic/
))Upcoming((
==Sunday, February 21st==
Huun-Huur-Tu Throat-Singing Workshop and Concert
NY Shamanic Circle presents a rare opportunity, up close and personal…Special events with the famous Tuvan group. Throat-singing, is a powerful sound system of spiritual development, health improvement and rejuvenation, based on ancient Tuvan shamanic tradition. It connects with Spirit of Highest Power and is both magical and practical, developing your deep breathing, and higher spiritual alignment using vibrational sound. Learn exercises for the development of your voice, energy and body, to create a direct transformational experience. For those of you already experienced in throat-singing techniques, you can broaden your scope to learn and practice with most famous Tuvan masters of this ancient art form. In an intimate setting, Huun Huur Tu the Tuvan most famous group will perform rarely heard indigenous music, which will marvel you with their ancient healing sounds. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! “Throat-singing music comes to us from the time before language,” explains Huun-Huur-Tu co-founder, Sayan Bapa. “This is why it is so difficult to find words to describe its beauty.” “A sonic marvel, throat singing cannot be described, it simply must be heard,” agrees the Boston Globe. “And Huun-Huur-Tu…are among the most renowned in this ancient vocal style.” Huun-Huur-Tu come from the former Soviet Autonomous Republic of Tuva, a sparsely settled region of grasslands, boreal forests, and mountain ridges that is the birthplace of shamanism. This indigenous music highlights rare instruments and preserves what is arguably some of the world’s oldest form of music making. The best known genre of Tuvan music, xöömei (khoomei, throat-singing), comprises what one might call a lexicon of musical onomatopoeia in which natural sounds are mimetically transformed into musical representations. Visit Huun-Huur-Tu site: http://www.hhtmusic.com. Important: Informal seating, please bring a pillow to sit on. This is also a “shoes off” sacred space. A reservation is a MUST. Limited room available (only for the first 40 people, with waiting list). If attending our Friday’s Open Circle (tonight Feb 12th), you can sign-up in person to be first on the list for these events, and can bring your check or cash payment then to reserve your space.
To reserve your space, now you can sign-up and pay online:
(Please check our HOME page’s daily status of EVENTS AVAILABILITY prior your payment)
1. On NYSC’s website, click “DONATE” button.
2. In check out, provide your complete PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION.
3. Write in note: the type of “CODE(S)” (HHTWKSP, HHTCON, HHTCWP) from above pricing, and the “Name of Attendees” for our pre-registered/pre-paid list.
$80 Combined Workshop and Concert Special
(save $10) (use code: HHTCWP)
Throat-singing - Workshop
1pm – 5 pm -$65 Workshop (use code: HHTWKSP)
Shamanic Sound Healing - Concert
7pm – 9pm - $25 Concert (use code: HHTCON)
83 Leonard St.
5th Fl.(elevator access)
For more information: Contact Olivia, 917.215.4866 or email: nyshamaniccircle@gmail.com
http://www.nyshamaniccircle.org
==February 24==
Page Meets Stage Series Presents: Yusef Komunyakaa meets Tyehimba Jess
Please join us for an evening of poetry read by Yusef Komunyakaa and Tyehimba Jess as part of the Page Meets Stage Series at the Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (between Houston and Bleecker) on February 24th at 8:00 Page Meets Stage strives to bring together two different poets, one from a more academic background, and one who focuses on stage performance. Yusef Komunyakaa
was
born in 1947 in Louisiana, at the outset of the civil rights movement. He served in the army in Vietnam in 1969-1970 as the managing editor of the Southern Cross and earned a bronze star. He started writing Poetry in 1973 and earned his M.A. and M.F.A. in Creative Writing by 1979. Komunyakaa gained notoriety with Copacetic in 1984, a book of poetry heavily influenced by jazz. He won awards on his following books, and has been cited for by poets such as William Matthews and Robert Hass as being among the best writing on the war in Vietnam. Detroit born Tyehimba Jess’ first book of poetry, “Leadbelly,” is a winner of the 2004 National Poetry Series. He has been described as a “rare poet who bridges slam and academic poetry.” His work has been anthologized in many publications, and he has been honored with many awards, such as The Chicago Sun Times Poetry Award in 2001, and the Whiting Writers’ Award in 2006. He also served as Chicago’s Poetry ambassador to Accra, Ghana. Hosting between 20 and 30 shows a week the Bowery Poetry Club is proud of our place in the lineage of populist art: the Yiddish theater, burlesque, vaudeville, beat poetry, jazz, and punk that gave the Bowery its name.
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery; (212) 614-0505
http://www.bowerypoetry.com
==Sunday February 29==
From Mod to G-D
Brought to you by Henrietta Flowers. From Mod To G-D is an enlightening evening of true stories you won’t believe from filmmaker, televisionary, journalist, now monologuist, David Silver, an Englishman in America since the sixties, and an eyewitness to counterculture history. Featuring never-seen footage of Bob Marley, Beatles and Stones, Andy Warhol, Muddy Waters, Abbie Hoffman, Tim Leary, Allen Ginsberg, Joey Ramone and many other icons from his private collection.
(Door 7p, $12 adv. $15 dr)
Webster Hall
125 E 11th St.
http://www.websterhall.com
))Call for Artists((
Hello Creative New Yorkers,
It’s the dawn of a new decade! The Solo Show starts 2010 with a newly formed Residency Program dedicated to supporting & inspiring emerging artists. With even greater opportunities & resources to offer, we are on the hunt for the next generation of great artists from around the world. Are you the next Solo Show Legend? The 2010 Winter Solo Show is a juried international art competition for dynamic, inventive and provocative work of all mediums: sculpture, photography, painting, printmaking, illustration, installation, graphic design, video and more. The Selected Artist will receive: $5,000 cash grant. Solo exhibition in 3rd Ward’s gallery, complete with a massive opening reception. 3-month residency at 3rd Ward including private live/work studio & full facility access (photo studios, wood & metal shop, media lab, classes.) Airfare & shipping to and from 3rd Ward for non-NYC residents. 2-page spread in 3rd Ward’s Quarterly Magazine, NYC exposure - postcards, fliers, press. Plus. The top 25 artists will be featured in 3rd Ward’s Quarterly Magazine and website. We are joined by judging panel: Carol Lee, Arts Editor at Paper Magazine, Dan Deacon, Sound Artist & Electro-acoustic Wizard, Rostarr, NYC Artist and Paolo Salvagione, Lead Design Engineer, The Long Now Foundation. Submit your best work now.
http://www.3rdward.com/opencall/3w1
Last Day to Submit March 1, 2010, 11:59 p, EST.
Love,
3rd Ward
195 Morgan Avenue
http://www.3rdward.com
info@3rdward.com
http://twitter.com/ThirdWard
))Ongoing Classes((
Hoop School - Hooping Instruction/Hoop Sculpt/Hoop Story
An exciting hoopdance series that will push you to learn WAY faster than you could figure it out on your own. Each series will feature a guest instructor for a day to pass on his or her best gems of “hoopocity”. Why struggle through months and years of frustrating trial and error trying to decipher all the cool tricks by yourself like I did (and many expert hoopers did) when you can take advantage of our collective knowledge and experience, served to you on a silver platter? Hoosculpt is a fun-conventional fitness class for beginners. No experience necessary. Join us for a fun, funky, fabulous adventure into fitness that will challenge your idea of “working out”. Using only adult hoops and your own body weight, we’ll boost our stamina, core strength, coordination, and flexibility. Hoop moves like jump-throughs and revolving doors, partner up for circuit training, mix it up with games: rainbow ring, hoop limbo, hoop chaser, hoopstacle course. And maybe you’ll learn a few fancy tricks in the process. This is not a dance class; you will Sweat. Hoopstory: An affordable, weekly hoop jam for those who prefer something loose and casual. Write your own story! No rules, no teachers, no formal instruction. Learn from your friends and peers. We provide great tunes and a nice space: centrally located, climate controlled, sprung floors, full length mirrors & bathrooms. You just show up with $6 and a hoop and play.
Please contact Ted for details at RSVP required: thefunnestbootcamp@gmail.com
Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=236240272252
