THE 'PATAPHYSICS OF DADA/ - 11.03-11.12.16
Pataphysical Studios invite you to join us for
The 'Pataphysics of Dada
An inter-dimensional art exhibit
November 3-12, 2016
@ The Canessa Gallery
708 Montgomery St.
North Beach, SF/CA
FULL INFO: http://pataphysics.us/pataphysics-of-dada/
This exhibit is part of City Lights Dada World's Fair
• FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pataphysicalstudios/
The centerpiece of the exhibit will be the 'Pataphysical Slot Machine, our poetic oracle in honor of Alfred Jarry, creator of Ubu Roi and the Science of Pataphysics ("The Science of Imaginary Solutions.") The slot machine will be supported by new pataquizzical artblurps: paintings, sculptures and mobiles - and during our two "special events," a short series of original shadow puppet shows called "Ubu's Dreams."
Dates for the two special events are
1) OPENING NIGHT - Thursday, Nov. 3rd (6-8pm) - The 'Pataphysics of Dada' featuring presentations by members of Pataphysical Studios & Ubu's Dreams Puppet Shows
Pataphysical artists include: Howard Rheingold (Dr. Rindbrain), Fabrice Florin (Dr. Fabio), Freddy Hahne (Dr. Really?), Stephanie Levene (Dr. Truly!), Donald Day (Dr. Igor), Marshall Smith (Dr. Skidz), Tim Pozar (Dr. Heatshrink), Janey Fritsche (Dr. Tout d' Suite), Mark Petrakis (Dr. Zboon), Justin Hall (Dr. Sane), Ilyse Iris Magy (Dr. EyeEye), Phyllis Florin (Dr. Phylora), Jean Bolte (Dr. Figurine), Natalina Frederick (Dr. Canard) & Priscilla Wheeler (Queen of the Desert)
FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/198812370553838/
2) PATADADA HA HA! - Saturday, Nov. 5th (6-8pm) - Featuring Ubu's Dreams [Created by Mark "Spoonman" Petrakis (Dr. Zboon), Fabrice Florin (Dr. Fabio), Edward Janne (Dr. Mechano) and Dan Cantrell (Dr. Bellowhead)] as well as a host of Special Guests, including:
Members of Trance Mission/ Musicians BETH CUSTER
& STEVEN KENT
Accordionist ALLISON LOVEJOY
Theramin Player DR. FIGURINE Dada Mask Dancer ERNESTO SANCHEZ
Dada Card Medium MARY MARCH
Dada Fashionistas curated by DEBORAH SCIALES
Esoteric Author ERIK DAVIS
Full Exhibition Info @ http://pataphysics.us/pataphysics-of-dada/
FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/248504942218861/
Full Exhibition Schedule:
Thurs. Nov. 3rd (6-8pm) - Opening Night Event / Ubu's Dreams
Fri. Nov. 4th (First Friday/ 6-8pm) - 'Pataphysics of Dada Exhibit
Sat. Nov. 5th (1-4pm) - 'Pataphysics of Dada Exhibit
Sat. Nov. 5th (6-8pm) - PataDada Ha Ha! Event / Ubu's Dreams & Special Guests
Sun. Nov. 6th (1-4pm) - 'Pataphysics of Dada Exhibit
Fri. Nov. 11th (4-7pm) - 'Pataphysics of Dada Exhibit
Sat. Nov. 12th (4-8pm) - Closing Night
We hope you can join us!
And check out the whole schedule for the Fair...
http://www.dadaworldfair.net/devil-in-the-details/
Look under Friday, November 11 for details on a Kal Spelletich event PLUS an old-skool put your ass on the line for a SF underground Dada Cacophony-Style event. Details and tickets for the "Dada to Caca" event will be announced on 11.01.16 at the URL above. And on November 12, there will be a free event called "Dada Bordello @ the Odd Fellows Hall, at 26 7th Street, SF @ 8PM with some very fun performers including Allison Lovejoy.