The Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair: The Book (R)evolution
This November, the 11th Biennial Book Arts Fair is back! The Fair, called by many one of the finest book arts fairs on the East Coast, is both a showcase for book artists and publishers and "family reunion" for members of this international art form. New this year, Pyramid Atlantic is adding a limited edition print component to the fair, thereby connecting it closer to Pyramid's mission and programs.
About The Book Arts Fair
The 11th Biennial Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair and Conference presents an exciting weekend of events which will examine the evolution of the book as art and the latest innovations and interpretations of this versatile form. For the first time, this year's Book Arts Fair will also include a contemporary print component, which will examine the print form as an independent medium as well as its relationship to the book.
Come and be inspired. Join the Book (R)evolution!
Venue: Silver Spring Civic Building and Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, Maryland, (Washington, DC Metro Area)
Date: November 6th and 7th, 2010
For more information, visit: www.pyramidatlanticbookartsfair.org
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DC Sonic Circuits
Sonic Circuits was initiated by the American Composers Forum (ACF) to provide DC’s music and art communities with the opportunity to sample experimental and avant-garde electronic music, with an emphasis on improvisation and artistic use of new technologies.
For the most up-to-date information on the next DC Sonic Circuits Peformance at Pyramid Atlantic visit: http://dc-soniccircuits.org/
FREE SUMMER MOVIES at Pyramid Atlantic!
The Summer of Schlock is a free outdoor summer celebration of forgotten cult classics and B-movie cinema, presented by the Cavalcade of Schlock in the Pyramid Atlantic parking lot. Bring a lawn chair and some popcorn. The list of free summer films includes:
The Goonies
The Monster Squad
Date: Saturday, June 26
Time: 9 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue, parking lot
Films: The Goonies, a 1985 American adventure-comedy film directed by Richard Donner. In the film, "a group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map."
This film is followed by The Monster Squad, a comedy/horror film written by Shane Black and Nicholas Hill and directed by Fred Dekker. In the film, "Dracula is alive. In fact, he plans to rule the world and that is why he seeks the help of other legendary monsters. However, a bunch of kids regarded by their peers as losers uncover the devious plan and prepare for a counter strike."
Cutthroat Island
The Ice Pirates
Date: Saturday, July 31
Time: 9 pm
Place: 8230 Georgia Avenue, parking lot
Films: Cutthroat Island is a 1995 adventure film starring Geena Davis and directed by her then-husband Renny Harlin. In the film, "a female pirate and her companion race against their rivals to find a hidden island that contains a fabulous treasure." The film is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest box office flop of all time.
This film is followed by The Ice Pirates, a 1984 comedy/science-fiction film. In the film, "in the far future water is the most valuable substance. Two space pirates are captured, sold to a princess, and recruited to help her find her father who disappeared when he found information dangerous to the rulers. A real Space Opera with sword fights, explosions, fighting robots, monsters, bar fights and time warps."
Labrynth
Meet the Feebles
Date: Saturday, August 28
Time: 9 pm
Place 8230 Georgia Avenue, parking lot
Films: Labrynth is a 1986 classic directed by Jim Henson and starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. In the film, "15-year-old Sarah accidentally wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, away to the Goblin King Jareth who will keep Toby if Sarah does not complete his Labyrinth in 13 hours. "
The film is followed by Meet the Feebles, written and directed by Peter Jackson in 1989. In the film, "Heidi, the star of the 'Meet The Feebles Variety Hour' discovers her lover Bletch, The Walrus, is cheating on her, and with all the world waiting for the show the assorted co-stars must contend with their own problems. These include drug addiction, extortion, robbery, disease, Drug dealing, and even murder. While this is happening the love between two of the stars is threatened by the devious Trevor the Rat, who wishes to exploit the young starlet for use in his porno movie business."
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Playback Theatre
Playback Theatre is an original form of improvisational theatre in which audience or group members tell stories from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot. Synergy in Action, is a playback theatre company located in Washington, DC. SIA are a diverse group of artists committed to building healthy communities one story at a time. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Dates for performances at Pyramid Atlantic:
Saturday, Feb 13, 7 pm
Saturday, May 15, 7 pm
Saturday, June 19, 7 pm
Saturday, November 20, 7 pm
Saturday, December 18, 7 pm
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Announcing the winners of the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Experimental Film Festival:
Audience Choice Award
Collide-O-Scope by Naren Wilks
Honorable Mentions
Surface Kinetic by David Ellsworth
Aliki by Richard Wiebe
Chaos the Movie Susan Happersett
Plus Minus Zero by Morgan Wong Wing-Fat
Thank you all for contributing to the 2010 festival and we hope you continue to support the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Experimental Film Festival!
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The Big Read
Sept 25- Nov 14
The BIG READ is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment. The initiative includes innovative reading programs in selected cities and towns, comprehensive resources for discussing classic literature and an extensive Web site providing comprehensive information on authors and their works.
Each community event lasts approximately one month and includes a kick-off event to launch the program locally, ideally attended by the mayor and other local luminaries; major events devoted specifically to the book (panel discussions, author reading, and the like); events using the book as a point of departure (film screenings, theatrical readings, and so forth); and book discussions in diverse locations and aimed at a wide range of audiences.
This year, The Big Read is coming to Pyramid Atlantic on Sept 25- Nov 14!
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