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Thu. Feb. 3, 6pm Live performance by Bloody Crackdown (hardcore/punk/thrash, with former members of GWAR, using props and horror themes) Plus, three horrific films: Night of the Living Dead Nosferatu Dead Alive More info: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________________ Fri. Feb. 4, 8pm Vitamin D Productions Presents ONE with Sonorous Alliance http://www.vitamindproductions.com ONE is a four piece acoustic world fusion ensemble that combines Indian rhythms and melodies with contemporary jazz/rock stylings using acoustic guitars, sitar, trap set, djembe and tabla. Sonorous Alliance combines sitar, trumpet, piano, guitar, drum set, tabla and various percussion instruments to weave a lush texture of instrumental fusion. Influences span from Classical to Ethnic Folk to Funk! _______________________________________________________ Sat. Feb. 5, 7pm Sick City Presents Michael Subvert's 40th B'Day Bash! http://sickcity.net The Spunks (Japanese punk rock) The Brimstones (NJ rock n roll) The Shout! (w/Michael of Famous in Vegas, Johnny & Garth of Trailer Trash UK, Kevin of Stendhal, Wud of the Aceholes) The Comrades (old school Jersey punk) The New Minority (Philly punk fusion) Blessed Muthas (Philly punk rock) Booboisie (VA punk rock) _______________________________________________________ Mon. Feb. 7, 6pm, 7:15pm Every Monday, Empress Thandi instructs in the art of Yoga. Her classes are entitled Yoga for Life, and they focus on basic, Astranga, Power Yoga, meditation, etc. As she says "This is not a work out, but a work in." Each class runs 1 hour, so come for the 6-7pm, 7:15-8:15pm, or stay for both! Walk-ins are welcome. 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. _______________________________________________________ Wed. Feb. 9, 7:30pm A special concert with Mirah and The Weeds, benefiting the Jewish Dialogue Group! Featuring: Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn -- an internationally known and beloved indie rock musician (with a bit of klezmer and jazz and Argentina and other things). Born here in Philadelphia in 1974, Mirah has released 5 albums and toured all over the world. The Weeds -- rock-poems-sounds & songs, with Emily Ana Zeitlyn and Sunday Livingston Suggested donation: $8 to $18 per person, more if you can afford it. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. This concert will benefit the Jewish Dialogue Group, a non-partisan, grassroots organization founded in Philadelphia in 2001 to promote constructive dialogue within Jewish communities about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The JDG offers structured, facilitated dialogue programs of many different kinds in synagogues, schools, and other venues throughout the Philadelphia area. These programs help people to talk with each other across political differences in constructive ways and to sort through their feelings, ideas, questions, and dilemmas. The JDG also provides resources that help Jews around the country to conduct dialogue programs of their own. More information: http://www.jewishdialogue.org, [EMAIL PROTECTED], 215-266-1218. Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was born on September 17, 1974 at her parents then home on Westview Sreet in Philadelphia. The youngest of three, Mirah grew up mostly in Bala Cynwyd. In her waning teen years, Mirah moved to Olympia, Washington to attend The Evergreen State College and found herself, four funny years later, with a diploma in her hands and a festoon of flowers about her neck. Continuing to reside in Olympia following graduation, she began making music by default, teaching herself to play guitar and composing 'songs', releasing her first album Storageland on yoyo Recordings in 1997. Proudly joining the K record label in 1999, she began to experiment with recording, producing some material by herself and also working with her close friend and favorite person to record with ever, Phil Elvrum. Several fantastic albums, "You Think It's Like This But Really It's Like This" (K Records), "Advisory Committee" (K Records), "Cold, Cold Water," & "Songs from the Black Mountain Music Project" have since been released by Mirah on K. In March of 2004, her mostly covers collaboration with the Black Cat Orchestra from Seattle, entitled "To All We Stretch th e Open Arm," was released on yoyo recordings (http://www.yoyoagogo.com). Her newest release, câmon Miracle, was released on K in May of 2004. Philadelphia native Emily Ana Zeitlyn fashioned The Weeds out of a pile of overgrown vines: a constantly evolving group of sounds and words volleying between spare rock drama and trickling melodies. The songs are little movies filled with word pictures and up close character studies. Joining Emily is super-fun drummer Sunday Livingston aka Bobby Wolter. The Weeds have recently completed a new album and have gallivanted around North America sharing the bill with inspiring folks like The Microphones, Mirah, Karl Blau, Tigersaw and Birdie Busch. _______________________________________________________ Thu. Feb. 10, 8pm Andrew's Video Vault Every 2nd Thursday http://www.armcinema25.com Screenings continuous from 8pm ENDLESS LOVE Wild at Heart (David Lynch, 1990, 124 minutes, Color, 2.35:1) David LynchÃs crazy love story follows the odyssey of Sailor and Lula as they flee across the south from Johnnie Farragut (Harry Dean Stanton) and into the clutches of black angel Bobby Peru (Willem Dafoe). Peter Ibbitson (Henry Hathaway, 1935, 88 minutes, B&W, 1.33:1) Passion never dies for childhood sweethearts Dickie Moore and Virginia Weidler as they grow into lovers Gary Cooper and Ann Harding who follow their hearts into each dreams and finally the afterlife. Surreally adapted from George DuMaurierâs bestseller. _______________________________________________________ Fri. Feb. 11, 9pm The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society (PSFS) hosts a speaker TBA. http://www.psfs.org PSFS holds monthly meetings to discuss and promote science fiction and fantasy in literature, the arts, and popular culture. In addition, PSFS sponsors an annual science fiction conference, called Philcon, and has many other special interest events, such as the Book Discussion Group, which meets monthly to discuss a work of science fiction or fantasy; and the Special Events Group, which attends science fiction and fantasy movies and other events. Guest speaker at 9pm. Business meeting one hour prior. _______________________________________________________ Sat. Feb. 12, 12-10pm Renaissance Valentine Dance Revel "Valentine's Day, when every fowl doth choose his mate" - Geoffrey Chaucer, 1380 Come celebrate some Valentine's Day traditions from centuries past. Both courtly (platonic) love and romantic love flourished on the ballroom floors of Renaissance courts. Hence, the Valentine's Day Revel, as celebrated during the time of the Renaissance. Renaissance dancing [primarily 15th and 16th century Italian, 16th century English, and 16th century French] will be taught in the afternoon and a Renaissance ball will be held in the evening. Medieval or Renaissance clothing highly encouraged (free loaner outfits available). Live music will be provided by the renowned Bhakaili Branslers. There will be dances for both the beginner and the expert. Prizes will be awarded for the best dancing during love-themed dances. For more information on the dances, please see the event website at http://www.bhakail.eastkingdom.org/events/valentine.html During the afternoon, a bake sale will be held with all proceeds going to heart disease research. For more information, please contact Jackie Binstead at 215-898-2798 (day), 215-387-5825 (evening), or [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________________ Sun. Feb. 13, 7:30pm This Valentine's Day weekend, The Cabal, The Rare Bird Show, and Lunchlady Doris, Philadelphia's finest longform improv groups, perform together for the FIRST time! Longform Improvisation is based on ideas and philosophies developed by actor/director/writer/teacher Del Close. Close essentially invented long-form improvisation as we know it. Similar to the short-form improv you've seen on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", longform improv relies on one audience suggestion, and nothing else, to create instant comedy via a completely improvised comedy show. This event is hosted by The Cabal, and features The Rare Bird Show, and LunchLady Doris. http://parentheticalnote.com/thecabal/ http://www.rarebirdshow.com http://www.geocities.com/lunchladydoris_improv/ Each group performs in and around the Philadelphia area. In addition to Philadelphia, these groups have performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York, Los Angeles, New Jersey, and Pittsburgh. Credits include appearances on television, film, radio, and on the web. The 2004 Philadelphia Fringe Festival was home to all three groups at such diverse venues as Pierre's Costumes, O'Neals Pub, and The Philadelphia Ethical Society. This is an opportunity for audiences to experience highly-skilled longform improv here in Philadelphia - New York quality with a local commute. This event features local talent, further advancing the Philadelphia improv community! Watch the freshest faces in the area turn your suggestion into a montage of hilarious scenes that connect in the most surprising ways. More info: 267-278-5250, [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________________ Mon. Feb. 14, 6pm, 7:15pm Every Monday, Empress Thandi instructs in the art of Yoga. Her classes are entitled Yoga for Life, and they focus on basic, Astranga, Power Yoga, meditation, etc. As she says "This is not a work out, but a work in." Each class runs 1 hour, so come for the 6-7pm, 7:15-8:15pm, or stay for both! Walk-ins are welcome. 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. _______________________________________________________ Fri. Feb. 18, 8pm SHARP Gate to Moonbase Alpha (GTMBA) ambient/experimental series for music and performance Every 3rd Friday Featured this month The Ministry of Inside Things (http://www.starsend.org/moit) Near Caution Curves VJ Large Marge (experimental projections-starting with video projections and then using color filters/ mirrors/ and plastic to create new images) more tba _______________________________________________________ Sat. Feb. 19, 8pm The Grassroots Artists MovEment (G.A.ME) Presents Raheem from Random Beats Tatennet Dirt Network Leftly from Plead the Fifth Sam Urgent Paradocs Halim Versus "The Grassroots Artists MovEment (G.A.ME) was spawned with the need to consolidate power with the Hip-Hop community by building a HIP-HOP UNION . At the same time the need for empowerment is prevalent within the Black and Brown community. The two groups correlate in various ways. Although HEALTHCARE is lacking throughout the U.S., Black and Brown people find it more difficult to access quality healthcare in their own community at a disproportionate rate to Whites; and most artists do not have healthcare because the music industry has a policy of not insuring artists. Hip-Hop was created by both the Black and Brown community. It makes sense for G.A.ME to unionize artists and organize the community to utilize the rich resources of Hip-Hop culturally and financially to improve our livelihood. That's our goal! The name Grassroots Artists MovEment (G.A.ME) has become an anomaly since we go beyond empowering the artist community. G.A.ME organizes youth and the Hip-Hop community to prevent juvenile detention and jail recidivism and raise youth leadership to a higher level. A main objective of G.A.ME is making healthcare accessible to the poor working class community in urgent need. Visit a G.A.ME Local closest to you or contact us about becoming a leader in your community." http://www.kickgame.com _______________________________________________________ Sun. Feb. 20, 7:30pm Melange Theatre A new series featuring a vast array of highly talented performing artists. Come join us for an enchanting evening filled with music and theatrical magic! Next shows: March 20, April 10, May 8 (All Sundays, all at 7:30pm) More info, or to audition: Penni Gould: 215-923-1790 [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Carla Mariani: 215-732-5443 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________________ Tue. Feb. 22, 8pm Excelano Project Poetry slam __________________________________________________ Wed., Feb. 23, 8pm Surrealist and avant garde film screenings in honor of artist Salvador Dali and the Dali exhibit at Phila. Museum of Art. Screenings also Thu., March 3 and Sat. April 2, both 8pm. Films tba. ___________________________________________________ Thu., Feb. 24, 10pm-2am The Gathering. hip hop. bboys. bgirls. MCs. turntablism. breakdancing ____________________________________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS _______________________________________________________ AUDITIONS! Melange Theater, a new monthly series, will begin on Sunday, February 20. This series will showcase performance of all types, including song, dance, monologues, puppet theater, and more. To audition, please contact Penni Gould: 215-923-1790 [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Carla Mariani: 215-732-5443 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________________ On Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, Vitamin D Productions will present Womynsfest at The Rotunda. This 2-day festival will showcase women in all aspects of the arts-film, visual art, music, poetry, craft, and more. While Vitamin D is seeking all forms of art from women, she is putting a call out especially for film and visual art. For more info and submission requirements, please contact Vitamin D at 215-662-0536, or [EMAIL PROTECTED] |
