Category: Events

  • January – its the new September

    APAP has exploded on the downtown scene over the past few years and this is without a doubt the busiest year to date. We will be trying to see as much as possible – but since the “we” is just me, well, that might be kind of limited. Just a quick rundown on some of…

  • Now It Is Official!

    Last night took us to Dixon Place for the 100% Official Formal Grand Opening of the new space on Chrystie St.  Complete with Mayoral Proclamations and speeches from Kate Levin, Alan Gerson and the newly-returned Ellie Covan, the evening was a touching, warm-hearted welcome to friends new and old. Ellie’s “thank you” speech was great…

  • devoted and disgruntled in NYC

    UNDER THE RADAR presents “Devoted and Disgruntled New York” – an extension/experiment by Phelim McDermott of Improbable. here’s the invitation letter we received and hereby pass along to you: Do you love theatre? Do you find it frustrating? Do you wish it were different? Do you feel like an outsider in your own profession? Do…

  • carousel next wednesday

    Dixon Place presents… CAROUSEL Cartoon slide shows & other projected pictures presented by a glittering array of artists, performers, graphic novelists, & other characters. Hosted by R. Sikoryak Featuring: Jonathan Ames & Dean Haspiel Ann Decker Brian Dewan Laurie Rosenwald Doug Skinner Kriota Willberg Daniel Wright R.S. and more! Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 8 pm…

  • Yes We Can Benefit for Judson's Cans

    Judson Memorial Church and Movement Research present YES WE CAN! – a bathroom art auction and benefit party – Friday, November 6, 2009 | 6:00 – 8:30pm Judson Memorial Church 55 Washington Square South   The acclaimed Judson Memorial Church will dip into its historic archives for a benefit party and auction of works by noted…

  • Radiohole Babies!!

    This is the cutest thing ever in the history of downtown – little Baby Radioholes!!: Starring: NOW GIVE THEM MONEY BY CLICKING HERE!!! Seriously. they’re taking the kids on tour and need $$$.

  • PEN Prison Writing Program Benefit

    Year and years and years ago, back when Culturebot was a poet living in Seattle, he volunteered for a “Poetry in Prisons” project. It was a mind-altering experience. I was in my early 20s at the time and was amazed just to meet people in prison, not to mention people serving life sentences. To work…

  • Brooklyn Art:Work BRIC Contemporary Art 2009 Gala

    On Tuesday, October 20, 2009, BRIC Arts | Media | Bklyn celebrated the achievements of 16 Brooklyn-based contemporary artists from various neighborhoods who are emblematic of Brooklyn’s status as a global creative capital at Stage 6 at Steiner Studios. Co-chaired by Leslie Alexander and Kerry Le Blanc Strong, the Brooklyn Art:Work BRIC Contemporary Art 2009…

  • Cultural Spaces for New Audiences

    Join Lord Cultural Resources for the third Cultural Forum Workshop at the Center for Architecture! They will have a lively discussion on how new audiences are informing cultural building projects, and how design can support an ever-evolving range of institutional goals.  Amy Kaufman of Lord Cultural Resources will present shifts in demographics and attitudes that are impacting visitor choice and…

  • MERGE

    #13.) Is contemporary art too sterile and safe? #5.) Dream up an interesting collaboration. #19.) Why invite an audience? #44.) How do you decide when it’s time to shift from brainstorming about a new work to actually creating something in the studio? #45.) How can we balance creative needs in new work with respect for…

  • Growing Up In Public – Monday

    Growing Up in Public: A FREE Monday Night Salon The Performance Project teams up with the Ontological-Hysteric Incubator to tackle issues confronting the NY performing arts community. Each salon is moderated by an arts blogger and features a panel of artists currently engaged with the Project or the Incubator. All are welcome. When : This Monday…

  • PERFORMING REVOLUTION

    From November through March!!! The Performing Revolution in Central and Eastern Europe festival kicks off on November 6.  Presented by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, in association with leading cultural organizations and academic institutions, the festival examines how the performing arts contributed to the 1989 revolutions in Central and Eastern Europe. The five-month…