THE KITCHEN IN THE PARK 2002
    Co-presented by The Kitchen and the Campaign for the New Madison Square Park.
    Location: Madison Square Park
    (23rd Street between 5th Ave & Madison Avenues)
    All events: 6:30pm, Free


    Photos: Mary Ellen Childs by Warwick Green, Courtesy of Marty Ehrlich, and Daniel Bernard Roumain by Kristen London

    Kitchen House Blend

    July 23 [Tue] Rain date: July 24 [Wed]

    With post-minimalist composer Mary Ellen Childs, avant-jazz composer/multi-reed player Marty Ehrlich, and composer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain

    Musicians:
    Ravi Best (trumpet),
    Sam Furnace (reeds),
    Christopher McIntyre (trombone),
    Tony Lewis (drum kit),
    JDParran     (reeds),
    Nicki Parrott     (bass),
    Jim Pugliese    (percussion),
    Marlene Rice (violin),
    Kathleen Supové (piano),
    Nioka Workman (cello).

    A 21st-century big band exhilarating in its breadth and versatility. Showcasing some of downtown´s finest musicians, Kitchen House Blend rocks between notations and improvisation, while fusing contemporary classical music with avant jazz and world beat.

    Eiko and Koma: Offering

    Photo by: Philip Trager

    July 30 [Tue] Rain date: July 31 [Wed]

    Co-presented by The Kitchen and Dancing in The Streets
    Performance Installation on view: 6:30-7:30 pm

    Nestled in an open-air setting, choreographers/dancers Eiko and Koma, with dancBshmi Aysola, create "a living sculpture that brings a glimpsethe breathing universe into our wounded urban landscape."

    Co-presented with Dancing in the Streets as part of Reclaim our City with Dance 2002, with support from American Express Company, Bloomberg, and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Cultural Challenge Program.





    Tracie Morris: Afrofuturistic


    August 6 [Tue] Raindate: August 7 [Wed]

    Afro-electronic sound work by renowned experimental poet Tracie Morris. Building on the critical success of her Sonic Synthesis project (debuted at the Kitchen in 1999), Tracie Morris performs excerpts from a new work in progress, Afrofuturistic. Line up includes stellar special guest artists at the cutting edge of the New York Black music scene.

    For information or in case of rain, call 212-255-5793, ext. 10 or 212-360-8170.