THE LAB:GALLERY Presents INTERSECTION February 10-March 2, 2012
Time Capsule Project @ Here Art Center
Posted on 10. Apr, 2011 by JohnKnowles in Arts, Hotel
When Zarah a.k.a VJ Lady Firefly, told me that she was devising a project that involved beaming media into space, my mind ran amok. So many possibilities and so little time. Then again, time may only be an invented concept. Nothing is real, everything is permitted…
“On April 15, 16, and 17, a series of sonic, visual, and kinetic performances will be created into virtual time capsules for broadcast to outer space. It is one of the few space broadcasts created by artists from all walks of life, without affiliations to government, military, or educational institutions. Designed to be received by extraterrestrial life,Time Capsules to Space is an artistic and sociological collection of human interpretations regarding life on Earth as the Earth itself continues on a path of accelerating and irreversible change. What would people “send off” to space given the opportunity?
Transmission #1 takes place at Here in New York City. Each night calls for a select group of artists, aka Astronauts, to celebrate a different time of earth through their performances. The 1st night celebrates the Past, the 2nd night the Present, the 3rd night the Future. From audiovisual jams, to stick fighting demonstrations, to dance performances, each artist is asked to create a specific piece for the specific purposes of the broadcast. Audiences have the opportunity to participate by leaving written messages through the website as well as leaving video messages immediately after the show.”
After much soul searching, Laugh Years Light Trax, became the undertaking that Nick Shifrin, Lucinda Lin, and myself, FreakCast, decided upon.
We are looking to stimulate and record human laughter, both with video and audio devices. Then, during the live performance, to both condense and amplify these recordings via the use of audio and video processing.
Using the live mix of audio and video, Lulu, will be reinterpreting the live mix with a dance-tickle-theatre performance. She will be clad in her own hand designed plastic bag macramé costume echoing the Heyoka traditions.
Laughter for more reasons than can be listed here seems to be the most obvious form of democratic, healing, “absolute” communication that exists beyond even our own species. There is almost nothing negative that can be derived from laughter and that is the message we would like to send.
The major question is, if this is a universal vessel of communication on earth between the human species and beyond, will extraterrestrial-unidentified
life forms understand what we regard as “fundamental” communication?
MIXOLOGY MEETUP- ART, FASHION AND MUSIC @RSHOTEL
Posted on 31. Mar, 2011 by melissagonzalez in Events, Hotel, fashion
Mixology is generally accepted as a slang term for a refined and in depth study of the art and craft of mixing.
For One Night Only The Talented DJ PANMAN with collaborative installments by Freakcast, Nicholas Shifrin, and fashion designs by Jensen Martin are going to give refinery a whole new meaning!
The event is the merging of creative talents with an experimental vibe. Expect to be surprised, wowed, and inspired.
Art enthusiasts, friends & family and those who might be cosmically drawn are invited to mingle and participate!
When – Thursday, March 31 · 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Where – The Roger Smith Hotel Solarium (16th floor) and Henrys rooftop bar
501 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017
This event is brought to you by RS POP, Panman, Lionesque, and the Roger Smith Hotel.
What to expect?- Sneak Peeks at:
http://www.youtube.com/rspopchannel
http://youtu.be/GynhbsppdHQ
http://freakcast.tv/
Margot Leverett and the Mountain Klezmer Boys
Posted on 01. Mar, 2010 by Editor in Arts, Events, Hotel
Half-to-Help teamed up with the Roger Smith Hotel, Panman Productions, and Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA to bring you our first Haiti relief art show and concert. Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys played in the Penthouse of the Roger Smith Hotel with video accompaniment of Freakcast.
One Night Only a Benefit for Haiti
Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by aleksdegtyarev in Arts, Community, Events, Hotel
February 21, 2010 7pm-12am
Roger Smith Hotel | 501 Lexington Ave. New York, NY
16th Floor Solarium Gallery
$20 suggested donation
As Social Media Enthusiasts, The Finderz enjoys doing their “Social Good”. We find what’s interesting in the world and on the internet – which includes finding causes we want to support. After the tragedy in Haiti, we want to gather our resources & spread the word about helping out.
Since the Roger Smith Hotel is so socially connected, we’re honored to partner with them in our endeavor to collect unused or unwanted clothing for Haiti. We’ll be distributing donations to the Red Cross, Yele, and other charitable foundations.
Join us for a night of “social good” with a taste of the arts, drinks, & good company!
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Dee Nuncio
Social Media Adviser & Writer
Half-to-Help has teamed up with the Roger Smith Hotel, Panman Productions, and Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA to bring you our first Haiti relief art show and concert. The benefit will begin at 7pm. Musicians Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys and Charlene Kaye will be performing. Exhibiting artists include Carl Avidano, Lazarus Nazario, and Shawn Taylor. The artists are donating half of the net proceeds from any art sale to support Haiti earthquake survivors via Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA. $20 suggested donation at the door. 100% of suggested donations will go to Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA for Haiti relief.
Live Video Performance collaboration by FreakCast.
Music:
Margot Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys
Artists:
Sponsors:
Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA
Live Video:
