Peggy E. Lay

Like the Spice Gallery presents "After Everything"

Where: Like the spice, art studio

Date: 2008-06-20 18:30:00

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After Everything: Gay Directions in New Art June 20th – July 6th 2008 Opening Reception Friday June 20th 6:30-10:00pm Like the Spice is pleased to present After Everything: Gay Directions in New Art an exhibition examining the art of gay artists in the post-everything society. Curated by Dylan Peet, the show features a diverse selection of works by eight artists: Joseph Heidecker, Clarke Jackson, Sean M. Johnson, Darren Lee Miller, Ian O’Phelan, Jesse Finley Reed, Christopher Schulz and Steed Taylor. A queer sensibility has run through much of contemporary art since the end of abstract expressionism. Gay artists such as Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Keith Haring and John Waters have had major effects on the art and pop-cultural landscape. While their art is hardly restricted to gay subject matter, a queer sensibility sits at the bedrock of their production. From pop’s cool fabulousness to John Waters’ polymorphically perverse outsider’s take on everything to artists coping with the massive scope of the AIDS crisis, gay issues have been at the center of art history since the fifties. Recently there is a seismic shift in what it means to be gay. Factors driving this change are the internet’s inherent capacity for social networking and increasing visibility, legal protections and acceptance of gay men. The era of a hermetically sealed gay culture, hiding in the closet or in gay bars is over. Now gay men interact with a much broader range of society and in a greatly expanded context, they also interact with men from across the world online. There is a new generation of gay men who came out at 16, took their boyfriends to the prom without hassle and hardly see the point of going to a gay bar. This exhibition examines some of the ways artists are expressing, reacting to and using these new conditions and remembering the old ones in their work. Joseph Heidecker’s manipulated busts and photographs explore decoration, masks, identity and how we present ourselves as image. Clarke Jackson explores obsession, voyeurism and isolation in his digitally modeled narrative series, EXTREME_ankleCAM.com. In his photo-social experiments Sean M. Johnson creates situations where men interact in innocently sexualized exchanges recalling childhood games. Darren Lee Miller’s photographs explore homosocial power dynamics in familiar scenarios. Ian O’Phelan’s portraits of men rest squarely between irony, sentimentality and romance. Through makeup and lighting Jesse Finley Reed transforms the utilitarian spaces and average bodies in his photographs into sites of allegory and the uncanny. Pinups Magazine, Christopher Schulz’s conceptual erotic periodical combines vintage porn aesthetics and body politics with a post-bear twist. In his series Road Tattoos, Steed Taylor transforms the commemoration, communication and ritual associated with tattoos into moving public art actions. 224 Roebling Street Brooklyn, New York 11211 www.likethespice.com 718.388.5388 Mon. Wed. – Sat. 12-8:00 Sun. 12-7:00

Tommy Ramone's Uncle Monk, American Water Color Movement, Me...

Where: Knitting Factory

Date: 2007-11-18 19:00:00

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Uncle Monk Uncle Monk is an alt-country/indie-bluegrass duo featuring Tommy Ramone on vocals, mandolin, guitar, banjo and dobro, and Claudia Tienan on vocals, guitar and bass. The duo’s music is rooted in old-time and bluegrass influences with unique musical textures that create a sound with a new sensibility. Melissa Cartoun Caught somewhere between folk rock and soul, Melissa Cartoun's self described "Alt Alt" music will leave you guessing, and longing for more. Her vocal control and range is striking, and provides a wonderful vehicle for her honest, thought provoking lyrics. ADV $5 // DOS $7 Text MONK2 to 467467 for advanced tix via ShopText Buy tix online at Ticketweb

Street Dogs

Where: Knitting Factory

Date: 2007-12-20 19:00:00

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Tickets on sale Friday, November 2nd at noon. Doors: 7pm Tickets: $15

Stoics, Chris Littler, Quiet Loudly, Sleep Machine

Where: Luna Lounge

Date: 2007-11-18 20:30:00

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Zombieville VIII feat: Bottle Up and Go, Hymns, Holler, Wild...

Where: Knitting Factory

Date: 2008-01-31 19:30:00

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Zombieville VIII hosted by Uber Luber! Zombieville Zombieville is a monthly variety showcase based on the principle of seizing NYC from the cold dead hands of evil-minded promoters. Zombieville merges the worlds of New York's underground comedy, music and video art while dividing all proceeds fairly between bands and artists alike. Also, there are free cookies. Holler, Wild Rose! Packed to the brim with juicy yet hollow and fragile indie rock build-ups, and overflowing with delicate Bowie-esque interpretations, Holler, Wild Rose! blends together organic elements with their eyes closed. Hymns The sound of Hymns is an exciting, fresh one blending horns, pump organs, saxophones,and harmonies. ADV $8 // DOS $8 Text ZOMBIE5 to 467467 for advanced tix via ShopText Buy tix online at Ticketweb

The Real Live Show

Where: Luna Lounge

Date: 2008-02-22 23:00:00

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The Real Live Show is a hip-hop/funk band (funk hop) born in New York City, comprised of some of live music's most innovative and accomplished players. Through their diverse backgrounds and shared passion for music - the band has created an inspiring new urban sound. Their high-energy performance and charismatic stage presence has helped the band amass a strong following in New York City.

Piebald

Where: Bowery Ballroom

Date: 2008-04-17 19:00:00

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April, 17 2008 at New York City - Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St., New York, New York 10002 Cost : 14 Doors @ 7pm

The Cliks, Nicki Barr

Where: Knitting Factory

Date: 2008-02-12 19:00:00

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The Cliks, led by vocalist/guitarist Lucas Silveira with drummer Morgan Doctor, guitarist Nina Martinez and bassist Jen Benton are known for their blazing, uncompromising live performances.

MATA Festival: the Knights

Where: Brooklyn Lyceum

Date: 2008-04-02 20:00:00

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The exhilarating young chamber orchestra The Knights returns to MATA with a concert of World and New York premieres.