Masquerade at NYC's Preeminent Inaugural Ball
Last week, I happened across a YouTube video for the Artistic Inaugural Ball which took place this year on January 20 here in New York City. We of Masquerade had a hand in this event: we donated a bunch of patriotic costume items to be sold by our allies of Kostume Kult as a fundraiser for their organization. We also donated make-up for the event's facepainting booth.
Stella, Damien and Damien's wife went to set up the Masquerade / Halloween Adventure supplies and facepainting area. Then Damien and his wife proceded to hold down the fort for Masquerade into the evening, working alongside to Kostume Kulters.
And now, only now, several months later, do I find a video for the event:
For the record, the below is an event promo written by Costume Jim.
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FREEDOM'S RING - Dreams for a New Era
NYC's Preeminent Inaugural Ball
Inauguration Eve - Martin Luther King Day
Flyer/ info at http://actionartsleague.org/inauguration
This coming Monday- please join us for the most colorful inaugural ball anywhere!
A part of a national network of Obama transition team coordinated "Day of Public Service" events, this is unique celebration featuring music, dance and performances with multiple creative activities, in multiple rooms, in partnership with multiple groups� Not just a party-- this is an event with a CAUSE--- Where we will demonstrate the vibrancy of NYC's cultural arts scene in full view of this new administration at this most historic moment.
WHEN: Monday, January 19th, 5pm-2am. Kids activities 5-7, performances 7-10, artistic dance party 10-late with ongoing creative activities throughout.
WHERE: Theater for the New City, 1st Ave, between 9th & 10th streets, NYC
COST: Donation before 9pm and $5/stylish, $10/normal after 9. Cheap drinks all night. Proceeds to pay for event costs with any profits going to participating artists.
WHO: Hosted by Action Arts League with Theater for the New City, please join the Kostume Kult arts collective, Dance Parade, Globesonic, Body Temple, Disorient DJ's, Arts for Art/ Vision Festival, Groove Hoops, Gathering of the Tribes, the Lower East Side Girls Club and Power of Peace Youth Coalition amongst others.
THE CAUSE: The highest profile inaugural ball in America's cultural capital--- This is an opportunity to speak directly to your new President and he is listening� He is a community organizer. He believes in empowering the individual and he has reached out directly to all of us for help. As his team turns their attention to urban and cultural/arts policy, they will be looking for fresh new ideas and this event is an important opportunity to highlight a platform we have created advocating the arts as a primary driver for this new era (full details at www.artspolicynow.com).
EVENT THEME: "Dreams" � Consider this amazing time and the Dreams of Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama and what YOUR dreams are for the future... Costumes, artistic expression and absurdity are encouraged! PARTICIPATE!
SCHEDULE:
5-7pm:
The Lower Eastside Girls Club & The Power of Peace Anti-Violence Youth Coalition are organizing a variety of kids activities with Groove Hoops, Kostume Kult and others contributing.
7-9pm
Theater for the New City curated performances led by Mary Tierney and Crystal Field (full details at http://actionartsleague.org/..inauguration/)
9-10pm:
Jazz Conductions by Arts for Art/ Vision Festival� A spectacular conduction, led by Warren Smith and Joe McPhee, with over thirty artists coming together to illustrate the significance of this moment in history! Come see this grand ensemble including dancers, vocalists and a growing number of musicians on Alto Sax, Flute, Tenor Sax, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Guitar, Cello, Bass and Drums. Followed by more performances from 10-12pm� Full details at: http://actionartsleague.org/..inauguration/
10pm-2am
Dreams for a New Era- Costume Dance Party
* 10-11:30: DJ Fabian Alsultany (Globesonic) spinning World Music with Dance Parade rallying diverse dancers inviting all to join in. Featuring Parashakti and the Gatekeepers performing a Shamanic blessing to honor harmony, the arts, creativity and cultural diversity, Dance of Venus (Turkish/ Kurdish belly dancers) and performance by Akim Funk Buddha (Urban Asian fusion performance art)....
* 11:30-Close DJ's Arrow Chrome and Reda Briki (Disorient) spinning House, Breakbeats and Electro with colorful costumery by members of numerous participatory culture arts communities.
ONGOING All Day:
* Take part in the Dreams ..video) Project and speak directly to your new President about your hopes and dreams for this new era
* Help Build the Dream Tree: Add your dream to a leaf for this interactive art project.
* Costuming and facepainting: Stop by the creativity center hosted by Kostume Kult and Halloween Adventure's new 43rd Street store. (located at 311 West 43rd street say - www.masqueradecostumesnyc.com)
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Metal Tiger (video), ANIMUS (installation), Garth Anthony Allison (painting), Huma Gul (mixed media mosaic), Jason Hackenworth (installation), Jeanette Arnone-K. (sculpture), Jenny Yurshansky (poster), Kiri Bermack (sculpture), Logan Grednel (photography), Maha Saedaway (painting/mixed media), Marie Roberts (painting), Martha Burzynski (photography), Mille Kalsmose-Hjelmborg (video), Mollyne Karnofsky (poster), Olga Alexander (painting), Peter G. Pereira (painting), Philip Foster (experimental music), Rafael Shimunov (video), Robert Israel (drawing), Rosie Sharp (photography), Walker Fee (painting/mixed media).
AFTER-PARTY
Afterwards, follow the kids from Kostume Kult to a nearby watering hole for more music and dance� A grand future awaits--- who can sleep?
MORE INFO:
http://actionartsleague.org/inauguration
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There you have it. Or had it. Or what have you.
Regards,
Damien
Masquerade
MasqueradeCostumesNYC.com
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