Our friends at Hoosic River Watershed Association have put out a call for proposals from visual artists for Riverworks, an outdoor art exhibition that’s held in conjunction with their annual Riverfest celebration. This year Riverfest takes place at Cole Field in Williamstown on May 29 from 11 – 4 (which gives you just enough time to freshen up before you head to MASS MoCA for the opening of our new Petah Coyne exhibition from 5-7 followed by Carolina Chocolate Drops in concert at 8.) Read the rest of this entry »

We’re doing a special fundraising event to support summer programming on May 5 at David Lang’s NYC loft.  Its an evening of food and film with David (who co-founded Bang on a Can and in his spare time won a Pulitzer Prize two years ago) and our fearless leader Joe as well as filmmaker Jonathan Parker.

Jonathan will show his film,  Untitled, a comic satire that’s become an indie hit since its premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in 2009.  The New York Times calls it an “acutely witty art world satire.”

After the film stay for takeout from Kelley & Ping and talk about what you’ve just seen.  Space is quite limited so reserve today!

Video Vortex = a weekly installment of our favorite videos from MASS MoCA artists and trailers for upcoming events, plus a few random viral creations as well.

Stephen Petronio I Drink the Air Before Me

Jones Street Station

Cheers,

Brittany

Check out this awesome article by New York Magazine describing  the collarboration between costume maven Cindy Sherman and choreographer Stephen Petronio, who’s weather themed piece I Drink The Air Before Me will be at MASS MoCA April 9 & 10. I’ve copied the first part of the aritcle below…

I’m done with the image of how I used to dance,â€� says choreographer Stephen Petronio. “And I’m not opposed to lapsing into complete caricature at points. After 25 years performing in theaters, I’m kind of tired of that wall.â€� Hence Petronio’s I Drink the Air Before Me, a new evening-length piece for his company (and his first major appearance onstage in five years), with score by Nico Muhly. For his own rather eccentric character, Petronio turned to artist Cindy Sherman, mistress of disguise. “Part of the reason I love using visual art with movement is that what I do disappears,â€� says Petronio, who will set the mood for the piece, acting as a sort of ringleader. Will he dance? “Who knows what’s going to happen,â€� he says mysteriously. Petronio and Sherman did, however, explain the evolution of his unique costume.

Video Vortex = a weekly installment of our favorite videos from MASS MoCA artists and trailers for upcoming events, plus a few random viral creations as well.

Stephen Petronio

Wondering just what you might be in for for the April 9 & 10 performances of Stephen Petronio’s I Drink The Air Before Me? The video below is a great intro to Stephen’s work with interviews with his dancers, dance critics, people on the street, and Petronio himself.

Jones Street Station

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Fraude: Mexico 2006

Here’s an interview with Investigative Reporter & Journalist Greg Palast talking about his thoughts and making comparison between 2004 US Presidential election and 2006 Mexico Presidential election.

Grace Potter

A few videos of the Grace Potter concert at MASS MoCA last week!

Happy Friday!

Brittany

Kidspace is having its 10^th anniversary party this Saturday, including an auction!

All proceeds will go to keep Kidspace doing all of the amazing work that they do. Whether you want to spend $100 or $7,000 there are auction items that cover all price ranges. Check out full auction information here.

If you can’t make it to the event, you can still contribute to Kidspace.  Email your auction bids by 9 pm on Friday, March 19^th to kidspace@massmoca.org.  Be sure to include your name, address, & phone number.  They will let you know the following week whether you were a lucky winner.

Cheers,

Brittany