Enchanted Florist – New Year’s Eve 2012 Party
WELCOME!
We’re still putting together our big plans for 2012, but in the meantime, here is a web version of the first Winkel & Balktick Monthly, an once a month email with details on our favorite parties, exhibitions, music and other happenings.
Everything in here is strictly editorial, with no paid promotion or advertising. So if you have something special that we ought to know about, do get in touch.
Also, if you’d like to participate, let us know. We’re always looking for artists, performers, musicians, designers, techs, developers, coordinators and volunteers galore.
Now, on to W&B Monthly’s listings! —>>>
FEATURED EVENTS
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Friday: Let’s Boogaloo! @ Zebulon
A dance party for lovers of soul, funk, disco, Afro, Latin and other treasures from the 1970s. Featuring newfound W&B crush object DJ Ol’ Stark & vinyl-minded friends.
This Friday, 10pm-4am. At Zebulon. 258 Wythe Ave, Williamsburg. Free. Link.
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Friday: The Ambitious Show @ House of Yes
The Lady Circus and a 20-person orchestra present an aerial coming-of-age tale. Proceeds go to fund an ambitious cross-country orchestra+aerial tour.
This Friday, 8pm & 10pm shows. At House of Yes. 342 Maujer St, Bushwick. $20. Link.
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Friday: Stravinsky Outside Russia @ Carnegie Hall
The American Symphony Orchestra performs works by one of Russia’s greatest exports at Carnegie Hall. All seats are only $25, and amazingly there are still some available.
This Friday, 8pm. At Carnegie Hall. 899 7th Ave, Midtown. $25. Link.
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Jan 31: The Miners’ Hymns @ Winter Garden
Haunting silent film from Bill Morrison with a score by Icelandic composer Johann Johannsson. Music performed live by the Wordless Music Orchestra. Expect audio/video minimalist overload.
Tue Jan 31, 7:30pm. At the Winter Garden, Financial District. Entrance facing Battery Park. Free. Link.
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Feb 4: The Idiotarod
The renegade shopping cart race returns for delightful frozen insanity. Registration is open, sabotage encouraged.
Sat Feb 4, 10am. Allegedly starting at Zuccotti Park. Link.
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Feb 4: Love That Fever
A Gold & Glitter-themed dancefloor haven for Spandex and body paint. Expect throbbing bass, costumes, performers and sweat.
Sat Feb 4, 10pm-late. 446 Broadway, 3rd floor, Soho. $25 advance, $35 door. Link.
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Feb 14: Valentine’s Day
Keep your ear to the ground for parties from Rubulad, Mister Saturday Night, Dances of Vice, Gemini & Scorpio, MeanRed and maybe even something at Winkel’s. Or just go to your local bar and go home with a stranger.
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ART, ONGOING & ERRATA
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Monday: PIPA Phone Call
Have you called senators Schumer and Gillibrand to ask why they’re sponsoring PIPA, even though their constituents are against it? Pick up the phone to help preserve a free internet and fight pay-for-play politics.
Call before Tuesday, Jan 24. Learn more here. Text “PIPA” to 877877 to be connected to your NYS Senator’s office.
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Through Jan 24: The City Dark
A gorgeously shot new film exploring light pollution and man’s relationship with starlight. Featuring stunning astrophotography and a cast of eclectic scientists, philosophers, historians, and lighting designers.
Jan 19-24 at IFC Center. 323 6th Ave, West Village. $13. Link.
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Through Feb 4: Lumarca + Spacepod
Experience volumetric three-dimensional displays and omnidirectional auditory architecture at Eyebeam this month. Big shout out to Lumarca co-creator and W&B alumnus Albert Hwang.
Jan 12-Feb 4. Tue-Sat, 12pm-6pm. At Eyebeam. 540 W 21st St, Chelsea. Free. Lumarca link. Spacepod link.
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Through Feb 15: Park Here
An improbable indoor park installation in Soho featuring foliage, plush grass, blankets, picnic tables and WiFi.
Now-Feb 15. Open daily from noon-8pm. 201 Mulberry St, Soho. Link.
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Through Feb 19: Tornado Sculpture
The Public Art Fund brings Berlin artist Michael Sailstorfer’s 30 foot tall tower of rubber tire tubes to Central Park.
Now-Feb 19th. In Central Park near 60th & 5th. Free. Link.
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Through March 1: Canyon Candy @ Clocktower
Get on your horse and ride straight over to Canyon Candy, a sprawling Wild West installation featuring bandits, cacti and yodeling inside a vast paper mache landscape.
Now-March 1. Tue-Fri noon-5pm. At Clocktower/AIR. 108 Leonard St top floor, Financial District. Free. Link.
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Video: My Heart Belongs To You
Winkel & Balktick pianoman-in-residence Colin Huggins presents a light-hearted love song with animated animals, monsters, a thrilling chase scene and a happy ending. Link.
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Participate: Night Market Trucks Wanted
If you’re interested in “doing a truck” for the next Lost Horizon Night Market, please contact Those Who Choose The Place & Time. How much fun can you pack into 140 square feet?
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RECAP
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Dec 30 & 31: The Enchanted Florist
Instead of having a big multi-thousand person adventure this year, we celebrated New Year’s Eve with a small circle of friends in Dumbo. For two nights, Winkel’s was transformed into The Enchanted Florist, a playground of vibrant color and sound.
Special thanks to our artists, DJs, bands, and staff. Congratulations to flowermaster Greg Skolozdra on his best installation yet!
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Jan 8: No Pants Country Club
On Sunday, January 8th, over 800 sans pants straphangers joined Improv Everywhere and Winkel & Balktick for No Pants Country Club, the first ever official No Pants Subway Ride afterparty.
Special thanks to ours DJs, No Pants Dance Squad, giant underwear designers, fearless door staff and Greenwich Village Country Club.
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AT YOUR SERVICE
In addition to producing our own events, we also operate:
- W&B Creative. Artistic direction & event production services with otherwordly imagination and real-world experience
- W&B Sound. A full-service sound rental company suitable for dance parties, live music and other events.
- Winkel Studio. A 1,600 square foot brick-and-timber loft space on the Dumbo waterfront for special events and film/photo shoots.