LIVE celluloid improv projection w/ lovely gloom-folk vocals?

Lawrence Jordan fans kick up your heels! Lawrence will perform his short Ein Traum der liebenden (A Dream of Lovers) to Pale Hoarse's wispy moon gazing ballads at the SF Film Society's Kickoff Party for their Animation festival-- Wednesday, Nov 11.








"SFIAF kicks off with this very special celebration of live music and animation. First, American underground avant-garde legend Lawrence Jordan will present live animation for the first time in his 50-plus-year career. Manning a 16mm analytic projector, Jordan will improvise the frame rate and rhythm to his cutout short film Ein Traum der liebenden (A Dream of Lovers), based on the live, plaintive musical accompaniment of local duo Pale Hoarse. This historic performance will be followed by 2 Blessed 2 Be Stressed, a collaboration between Paper Rad founding member Jacob Ciocci and musician David Wightman. Ciocci and Wightman have collaborated on a number of projects, including the musical group Extreme Animals. For this performance, Ciocci will present a mix of original videos and animations and his new performance I Let My Nightmares Go, employing video projection and dance moves to grapple with mental demons, Web 2.0, 21st-century breakdown, real lies, fake truths, cartoon violence and awareness bracelets. Wightman will join in on the fun, then perform solo as Fortress of Amplitude, a guitar-wielding minstrel from another time and place. Accompanied by a beat-blasting drum machine, he will execute a musical composition focusing on fantasy, repetition and ecstasy." SFFS

Buy tickets here:
http://www.sffs.org/content.aspx?pageid=1388

Singing Workshop with Alejandra Ortiz of Lulacruza

Embodied Voice, Circular Singing
Sunday, November 8
3-7pm

Gallery Extrana
2912 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705

$45 advance registration / $55 after Nov 5

Embodied Voice, Circular Singing
In this experiential workshop Alejandra will guide you through breathing, movement and imagery techniques to unlock the authentic sound of your voice. In this intimate group setting you will learn to trust your body’s natural ability to express and respond musically. We will explore the mechanics of voice production, as well as the relationship between body alignment and singing.

Photo: Aimee Friberg 2009


* Experience ways to connect to the vital creative source and express yourself more freely, feeling confident and receptive.

* Discover simple and fun tools to develop mind/body awareness, and become more resonant and present.

* Unlock the resonance, color, and flexibility of your individual voice, and engage in a non-judgmental singing practice.

No previous singing experience is needed -- all levels are welcome.

About Alejandra Ortiz

Alejandra is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and teacher from Bogotá, Colombia. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and the Sound, Voice and Music Healing program at CIIS in San Francisco, CA.
She teaches groups and individuals of all ages how to connect to their own body and voice, with a series of techniques that combine breath work, movement, imagery and singing. She guides students on freeing their authentic voice for pleasure, inner knowing and transformation.
Alejandra has toured many countries performing her original music, which is inspired in ancient traditions of the Americas, songwriting, sound art and electronic music. Alejandra is one-half of the South American Electronic Folk duo Lulacruza, and also performs her original material with the Italian composer Laura Inserra.

"Alejandra offers a beautiful and deep approach to singing. She taught me the importance of connecting to one's own source in order to be able to sing with confidence and to express oneself through the voice. Her art and inspiring voice motivates her students to want to sing, as she offers great wisdom to improve one's singing practice. She taught me and still teaches me the art of singing effortlessly." Maria Fernanda Pulido


"Alejandra is AMAZING! I was a new person at the end of her healing sound workshop; she gave me real tools to help my stagnated emotions to come out and circulate with beautiful sounds, she has the knowledge to convert your pain in beautiful flowing music! Thanks for all your love and your music." Ana Maria M


www.lulacruza.com

Email galleryextrana (at) gmail (dot) com to register
or call 415-238-7385 for more info

Hello friends! Our last event 350:WORKS! live art + music gathering (with 350.org) produced so much wonderful art we are currently taking the time to put together a show that will be open for public viewing on November 25. All artworks produced at 350:WORKS! on October 24th will be for sale at the show on December 4 at affordable, recession-friendly, holiday prices and all proceeds will benefit Southeast Asian relief aid efforts with Migrante International. The event will include life music performances. Stay tuned here on the blog for all exciting things happening behind closed doors! Gallery viewings by appointment are welcome. Contact galleryextrana@gmail.com or 415-238-7385 to arrange.

Happy autumn!

Love,
Gallery Extraña

350:WORKS! -- a LIVE works on paper show promoting Global Climate awareness and ACTION

Calling all glue-schticks, writers, spencilinas, paper DIYers!

350:WORKS! is an exhibition and happening of LIVE art + craft-making taking place at Gallery Extraña on October 24th. On Saturday, from 3-7 pm artists, poets, musicians and individuals ready to ACT / MAKE / SHARE will gather at Gallery Extrana. The afternoon will include live art & crafts on paper, live music and other acts of participation on the theme of climate change & its global impact. Proceeds from artwork sold on the 24th will benefit Philippine Rescue Aid through MIGRANTE International.

350:WORKS! is an ACTION event registered with Bill McKibben’s 350.org movement which aims to bring awareness to the pressing issue of Global Climate Change. Why 350? Scientists say that 350 parts per million (ppm) CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity. We currently have 385 ppm CO2 in our atmosphere. In December 2009, world leaders (delegates, non-governmental organizations, and businesses from every nation) will gather at the UN summit in Copenhagen to finalize a new global climate change agreement. Visit 350.org for a list of events in 170 countries (and counting) on this day of worldwide ACTION! Register to participate & save yourself a space or just come and enjoy the spectacle!

JOINING US:
Artists: Lawrence (Larry) Jordan, Matt Gonzalez, Masako Miki, Chris Russell, Jeffrey Manson, Brian Lucas, Kaliisa Conlon, Sarah Jane Lapp, Rob Reger and more!

Music by Charles Gonzalez and Jeffrey Manson


galleryextrana (at) gmail (dot) com

xo,
extraña

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350:WORKS ----Participating ARTISTS/MUSICIANS

JOINING US:
Artists: Lawrence (Larry) Jordan, Matt Gonzalez, Masako Miki, Jeffrey Manson, Brian Lucas,
Kaliisa Conlon, Sarah Jane Lapp, and more!

Music by Chuck Gonzalez, Jeffrey Manson and Marie Abe

xo

extraña

Gallery CLOSED from Oct 16 - Oct 23

come join us on Sat, Oct 24 from 3-7 pm for 350:Works! a LIVE works on paper show!
details below.

Thursday--last day of Masako Miki & Chris Russell show!

Today is the last day of MASAKO MIKI and CHRIS RUSSELL's show Contemplating her Infinite Disguise. While we're bummed to see the show come down tomorrow morning, we are thrilled to share that we'll be retaining several pieces from both artists in our performance space-- ++ Chris' The Big Happy will keep setting the mood for our live performances. om.



Chris Russell in front of The Big Happy, October, 2009