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Friday, Dec. 17, 8pm-12am: Gate to Moonbase Alpha (GTMBA) Every 3rd Friday Featuring: MOOG (screening at 8pm SHARP; 72 minutes; the new documentary about Robert Moog, inventor of the modern synthesizer; film synopsis below) ORTHO (ORTHO will change your life. Hailing from New York and the Solar System, ORTHO uses homemade costumes, props, and electronic instruments to tell their tales and espouse scientific theories. Set time: 15-20 minutes) http://www.ignivomous.org/ AUDIOPHYLE ("[is] Colin, Jerry and Tia with some kidnapped folks including Erik the Madman Dutchee, Mapp the Streetstalker and various folks from Washington Heights. We constantly search for new vibrations and megahertz for futher exploration by fusing together old anolog technologies & new digital mediums with free improvisation. We are up to our armpits in electrical trix, we're gonna flip cars and light fires, we're gonna mess with your head while you sleep in bed..."; collaborating with Doug of Scattered Planets) http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Audiophyle/ THE GREAT QUENTINI (Born in an obscure corner of Pennsylvania. Abducted by space aliens for cross cloning with Yeti. Twelve year residency at Dr Zorg's secret underground space station. Five year unexplained gap. Thirteen years in Philadelphia recovering from wounds received while fighting Gondar. In the words of an 8-year-old critic: "Don't be afraid Mom, he's just a Sacred Clown.") MOOG, the new documentary about Robert Moog, inventor of the modern synthesizer, is a portrait of the legendary figure in music and technology and his ideas about creativity, design, interactivity, spirituality and his collaborations with musicians over the years. MOOG was directed by Hans Fjellestad and produced by Fjellestad and Ryan Page, who collaborated on FRONTIER LIFE (2002), a film about Tijuana, Mexico, and its burgeoning electronic dance music scene. Watch the movie trailer for MOOG (QuickTime): http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ http://www.zu33.com/moog/ MOOG is distributed by Plexifilm: http://www.plexifilm.com/ Permanently changing the face of music, the "Moog synthesizer" went from being the centerpiece of a late-60s craze -- appearing on records with such titles as Spotlight on the Moog, Moog Power, Music to Moog By, Country Moog, Moog Indigo, Exotic Moog and countless others -- to an indispendable instrument for progressive rock bands like Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Yes to predating the electronic dance music movement of today. Moog explains that he "can feel what's going on in a piece of electronic equipment... it's something between discovering and witnessing." And he is convinced that many musicians come to "feel" a circuit in a similar way. In fact, musicians make such strong emotional connections with the electronics inside a Moog synthesizer that the inventor himself has reached cult hero status. Born in 1934, Robert Moog has been inventing and building electronic musical instruments for nearly half a century. Still active in his workshop in rural North Carolina, Moog continues to shape musical culture with some of the most inspiring instruments ever created. The film was shot on location in Asheville, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo and London, featuring appearances by Keith Emerson, Walter Sear, Gershon Kinsgley, Jean-Jacques Perrey & Luke Vibert, Rick Wakeman, DJ Spooky, Herb Deutsch, Bernie Worrell, Pamelia Kurstin, Tino Corp. with Charlie Clouser, Money Mark, Mix Master Mike, and an eclectic mix of performers. Artists such as Stereolab, Meat Beat Manifesto, Tortoise, Money Mark, Luke Vibert & Jean-Jacques Perrey, 33, Moog Cookbook, Plastiq Phantom, Psilonaut, Bernie Worrell & Bootsy Collins, Roger O'Donnell, The Album Leaf, Pete Devriese, Bostich, Charlie Clouser, Baiyon, Suzanne Ciani, Gershon Kingsley, Doug McKechnie, Electric Skychurch and others contributed original music produced on Moog instruments for the soundtrack. _______________________________________________________ Sun., Dec. 19, 1-3pm: GIRLS' DJ 101 CELEBRATION Come celebrate the amazing skills of the Girls' DJ Women's Class of 2004! DJ Astroglide, DJ Chocolategirl, Oh Shit! Susan, DJ Panik, and DJ Tri-Tri will drop science on you, dance-party style--from house to soul to punk, hip hop and you don't stop, old school and new, there are blends and innovations guarranteed to rock your socks. So bring a friend or two and come out! Brunch and mid-day snacks will be served. Your hostesses: DJ Lisa Love, DJ Giggles (Rashida Holmes), and Miss Meow (Carolyn Chernoff of the MFC) Please visit http://www.girlsdj.com for more information about the Girls' DJ programs. The Girls' DJ Collective was founded in 2003 by Carolyn Chernoff and Rashida Holmes. "We strive to amplify the presence and impact of women and girls in the music industry while combating the misogyny and homophobia that all too often permeate the business and pleasure of music. We are particularly interested in demystifying the art and science of DJing by sharing equipment, techniques, and skills with women and girls." _______________________________________________________ Sun., Dec. 19 at 8:30pm: The Hydrogen Jukebox http://www.thehydrogenjukebox.com Eric Broomfield: vocals, guitar, lyrics Royce Allen Pape: clarinet Matt Broomfield: bass, keyboards, vocals Justin Berger: guitar, mandolin, vocals Roger Hammer III: didgeridoo, percussion, bass, vocals, guitar Styx Latte: drums, percussion, vocals Consider this: You are at a show. The band you are watching isn't just providing music- it's providing an experience. The Hydrogen Jukebox does exactly that... Based out of Philadelphia, The Hydrogen Jukebox started off in 1999 as a small rock group and has since expanded into a larger band. Horns, percussion, synthesizers and other instruments have found their way into the music. While it's impossible to fit the H-Box into any specific category, their music deftly maneuvers through a wide array of musical styles to produce a uniquely original sound. The band combines rock, blues, jazz, electronica and psychedelic seamlessly. The group also uses individual and group improvisations to give audiences fresh and dynamic live performances. ...The Hydrogen Jukebox shows are an event. Their performance is much like the live paintings that often take place at their shows. Every song, like every brush stroke, brings its own distinctive color, texture and shape. In addition to the live paintings, dancing, puppetry and other vibrant visuals are not uncommon at a performance. The band's music and its encouragement of participation have turned people from mere audience members into loyal followers. While the band's fan base is primarily in Philadelphia, The Hydrogen Jukebox has captured fans in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Maryland. They have played all sorts of venues from nightclubs to huge outdoor festivals. The band recently put of a self-produced EP entitled "Eat your T.V., Watch Your Meat" which is on its own label, Spacefrog Records. Currently, The Hydrogen Jukebox is playing regularly in Philadelphia and is embarking on a national tour. _____________________________________________________ Mon., Dec. 20, 6pm, 7:15pm: Every Monday, Empress Thandi will instruct in the art of yoga. Her classes are entitled Yoga for Life, and will focus on basic, Astranga, Power Yoga, meditation, etc. As she says "This is not a work out, but a work in." Each class will run 1 hour, so come for the 6-7pm, 7:15-8:15pm, or stay for both! The requested fee is $10.00 per class. A large portion of each class payment will be donated directly to The Rotunda's many and varied programs. Without your support, The Rotunda cannot survive. _______________________________________________________ Tue., Dec. 21 at 7:30pm: STINKY BOY TENNIS BALL JUNKIES PRESENTS: I Heard, a montage by Julia Susman What is it that you say that you do not mean? What is it that you mean that you cannot say? What is our truth that we cannot make true? What is so true that you cannot believe? Oh, I heard something about that. I Heard, is a series of monologues and short scenes strung together with honesty and vulgarity. Photography and a score by Christopher Wood bring depth and visual representation to this production that deals with ideas regarding how we say and do things that we do not mean, and mean and do things that we do not say. How do we blind ourselves to our truth? Those who are easily offended should attend at their own risk. _______________________________________________________ Thu., Dec. 30, 10pm-2am: The Gathering. bboys. bgirls. break dancing. open mic for MCs. DJs Every last Thursday Ohene Breaks by DJ Ghost The most ill- the most raw- the most authentic - THE GATHERING ______________________________________________________ Sat., Jan. 8, doors at 6pm: Ruder Than You (RTY), and special guests. http://www.ruderthanyou.net This concert will celebrate the release of âPhilly Stylee,â Ruder Than Youâs long-awaited third CD featuring the late Trish Johnson on bari-sax, and several top Philadelphia guest musicians. Trish was killed in a car accident in 1997 returning from a solo jazz performance. The CD is dedicated to her. The CD, conceived and recorded at the peak of the Third Wave, was never completed for a number of reasons, but mostly due to a 3-year incarceration of lead singer, DJ Freddie 3D Weaver. The CD will feature RTY's hybrid style ska, reggae, hip-hop, dancehall, rub-a-dub, and rocksteady. _______________________________________________________ Sun., Jan. 9 at 6pm: Spoken word and musical celebration honoring Davina Stewart (Daughters of the Diaspora). Acts and more tba) _______________________________________________________ Mon., Jan. 10, 6pm, 7:15pm: Every Monday, Empress Thandi will instruct in the art of yoga. Her classes are entitled Yoga for Life, and will focus on basic, Astranga, Power Yoga, meditation, etc. As she says "This is not a work out, but a work in." Each class will run 1 hour, so come for the 6-7pm, 7:15-8:15pm, or stay for both! The requested fee is $10.00 per class. A large portion of each class payment will be donated directly to The Rotunda's many and varied programs. Without your support, The Rotunda cannot survive. _______________________________________________________ Tue., Jan. 11 at 9pm: VJ Large Marge Musical Movie Fundraisers. Film tba http://www.gypsyboots.org _______________________________________________________ Thu., Jan. 13 at 8pm: Andrew's Video Vault Presents Every 2nd Thursday http://www.armcinema25.com Screenings continuous from 8pm ZOOLOGICAL RESEARCH The Animal Kingdom (Edward H. Griffith, 1932, 85 minutes, B&W, 1.33:1) Leslie Howard stars in the first film adaptation of Philip Barryâs 1931 romantic comedy about a publisher of the esoteric caught between his free-loving bo-ho artist best friend (Ann Sheridan) and his would-be socialite wife (Myrna Loy). Thereâs Always Tomorrow (Peter Godfrey, 1946, 87 minutes, B&W, 1.33:1) Dennis Morgan assumes the Leslie Howard role in Warner Brotherâs 1942 noir reimaging of Phillip Barryâs classic play. Now set in 1939, drenched in sinister shadows and engulfed by the threat of impeding war, Barryâs romantic comedy has been transformed into a scathing social satire. _______________________________________________________ Sat., Jan. 15 at 7pm: Mshindi Pan African Cultural Arts presents Mshindi Ngoma. 1 hour performance followed by Q & A with the musicians. http://www.mshindi.org Mshindi Ngoma (pronounced Mm- Shin- dee; Nn- go-mah) is a Philadelphia based Pan African Drum Ensemble. Mshindi Ngoma is a subsidiary of Mshindi Pan African Cultural Arts, a non profit organization. The ensemble has performed throughout the east coast for audiences of all ages. The thirtieth anniversary of this non profit marks the beginning of a host of community performances. The Ensemble has performed at festivals, banquets, schools/universities and public facilities. The group consists of three drummers who play a collection of thirty percussion instruments including drums, bells and an assortment of traditional percussions from the African diaspora. Both educating and entertaining the performances reflect African storylines, and African American folklore. During performances, audience participation is often enlisted to perform along with the group. The mission of Mshindi Ngoma is to showcase African culture as a means to reach a better understanding of how culture impro ves society as a whole. _______________________________________________________ Mon., Jan. 17, 6pm, 7:15pm: Every Monday, Empress Thandi will instruct in the art of yoga. Her classes are entitled Yoga for Life, and will focus on basic, Astranga, Power Yoga, meditation, etc. As she says "This is not a work out, but a work in." Each class will run 1 hour, so come for the 6-7pm, 7:15-8:15pm, or stay for both! The requested fee is $10.00 per class. A large portion of each class payment will be donated directly to The Rotunda's many and varied programs. Without your support, The Rotunda cannot survive. _______________________________________________________ Fri., Jan. 21, 8pm-12am: Gate to Moonbase Alpha (GTMBA) Every 3rd Friday Featuring: Make a Rising http://www.tonewplanet.com/MAR.html Goodnight Stars Goodnight Air Ace Paradise http://www.starsend.org/aceparadise.html The Great Quentini _______________________________________________________ Sat., Jan. 22 at 7pm: Sick City Rock n Roll Revue http://sickcity.net Featuring: Ready Steady Go! (DC ska/rock) Void Control (NJ punk rock n roll) Vacant Youth (Philly punk) more TBA |