For Immediate Release
November 30, 2005
Kathleen Laziza
(718) 797-3116
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For Immediate Release November 30, 2005 Kathleen Laziza (718) 797-3116 |
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FIRST WEEKEND SOUND AND LIGHT
AT MICRO MUSEUM®
Composer Andy Cohen to Play Interactive Musical Sculpture
William and Kathleen Laziza’s THE LUMIANO
Saturday January 7 at 2 & 4 PM
Admissions as a part of the NY Times Arts and Leisure Weekend
2 Adults for $10 with Seniors/Students 2 for $5
(includes $2 p/p museum entrance fee + refreshments served)
About the Composer:
Andy Cohen (born in 1973 in Miami, Florida) has written music in a wide variety of styles for a wide variety of media. He has composed classical instrumental works for orchestra and chamber groups, jazz pieces for radio airplay, music and sound design for theatrical performances, and songs for rock and pop bands. His compositions have been performed by Minnesota Orchestra and on PBS TV and United Nations Radio.
About the Artists:
William and Kathleen Laziza have been collaborating interdisciplinary artists for nearly 3 decades. They specifically build interactive audio/visual/media installations and create performance art that use video and special effect lighting. They founded Micro Museum in Downtown Brooklyn and regularly present works of art by guest artists and collaborators. The Lumiano is a prepared piano that lights up as it is played.
About Micro Museum
®:Micro Museum
® was created in 1986 as the practice space for performing artists and a media center for video artists. The unique collection of contemporary and vintage sound, visual and media art includes a 78 record collection of Philharmonic music from the Metropolitan Museum, early 20th century projection art, and digital art on video since 1980. The museum operates a monthly public access TV program, SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION, on BCAT. It is open to the walk-in public on Saturdays from 12 — 7 PM. Admission is $2 per person. http://www.micromusem.comHow to get to Micro Museum®:
Located at 123 Smith Street between Dean and Pacific Streets. F & G Trains to Bergen Street, walk direction of traffic less than 2 blocks from the station. B75 & B 65 to Smith Street and Bergen. Driving: Take Brooklyn Bridge and travel straight off the bridge, past Atlantic Ave, 2 blocks to Dean Street make left and make another left turn on Smith. There is meter parking in the area.
The area around Micro Museum
®Restaurants: Bar Tabac, Zaytoon, Pacifico, Patois, Lobo, Robin des Bois, Faan, Monteleone’s Bakery
More Art: Walk towards Carroll Gardens and check out the gallerythe on Smith/ President Streets.
Shop: Enamoo, Flirt, Pizzazz, Frida’s Closet, Book Court, Shakespeare’s Sister, Hats &, LF Clothing
Pamper Yourself: Providence Day Spa, Area Yoga and Spa