P E R F O R M A N C E

September 9-13 (Tue-Sat) & 18-20 (Thu-Sat) 8pm
Post-performance discussion: September 10 (Wed)
$30/$25 for Students/Seniors/Kitchen Members
$15 Lunch-break performance: September 19 (Fri) Noon
Kitchen Benefit: September 16 (Tue)
For more information: 212-255-5793 x20
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Benefit: September 17 (Wed)
For more information: 212-477-1850 x10

Celebrating two decades of "spellbinding magic" (The New York Times), Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company recreates the early duets and solos of its pioneer founders. This rare program includes the 1980 Blauvelt Mountain (A Fiction), one of the first duets Jones created with the late Arnie Zane; Duet x2 (1982, The Kitchen), now performed with two casts; Continuous Replay, Zane's 1977 solo restaged as a duet; and the talking solo Floating the Tongue. Bill T. Jones introduces each evening and makes surprise cameo appearences.

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Additional support for the 20th Anniversary season provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, The Wallace Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and The Howard Gilman Foundation.

V I D E O - S C R E E N I N G

THE KITCHEN ART GALLERY

D I S C U S S I O N

September 18 (Thu) 6pm
Includes dinner. Reservations required.
$30/$25 for Students/Seniors/Kitchen Members
$50 with 8pm performance

Panelists: Bill T. Jones; Gregory Bain, Production Manager and Archivist (1982-2003), Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company; Robert Longo, artist; Elizabeth Zimmer, dance critic, The Village Voice

Journey through the company's vibrant 20-year history with Bill T. Jones and long-time collaborators and supporters. The audience meets participants over video screenings and a vegetarian buffet provided by a neighborhood restaurant.

F A M I L Y - E V E N T

September 13 (Sat) 2-5pm Free
Location: 19th St. (Between 10th & 11th Aves.) Rain or Shine
Hotline: 212.255.5793 x10

We got spirit, how 'bout you? The Kitchen throws a pep rally with free outdoor performances, interactive events, artists' booths, and the best in local cuisine. Bawdy emcees the Wau Wau Sisters pump up the crowd for a Brazilian samba processional and a Chinese lion dance, The Crowtations' smooth-singing puppets, the salsa rhythms of Fred Dejesus and his band Conjunto Placer, Qool DJ Marv spinning beats, hooting by the Hoboken Devils cheerleaders and rooting by performance artists Wanted: X Cheerleaders.

Check out surprise acts by street performers, including Nancy Hwang’s interactive ice cream eating installation I Scream; a mobile sound environment by Carrie Dashow, Matt Bua; Danielle Abrams's meal plans alternative to food stamps; (you can use your food stamps...); bubble makers blowing dreams by conceptual collective Praxis; bubble makers blowing dreams by conceptual collective Praxis; Diana Carulli’s giant street labyrinth; Electronic Chaircuts by Nelson; Cirque Boom’s messianic clown ensemble Divine Carriage; Turbo Twins Nicole and Leesa Abahuni’s misting environment Array; performance artist Jess Dobkin’s marrying frenzy I Do to All of You; as well as free caricatures, finger puppets with personality, body art, and much more. Cool off at block neighbors Gasser-Grunert, Postmasters and David Zwirner Galleries, and visit The Kitchen Art Gallery‘s screenings of early video performances by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company.

Calidad Latina, La Lunchonette, and Bimmy‘s provide outstanding fare and refreshments at a reduced price. Finally, take part in the raffle to win prizes by Chelsea Market Baskets, Chelsea Piers, Roxy Roller Disco and others.

Street Fair Sponsorship Committee: David Zwirner Gallery; Mendon Truck Leasing and Rental; Shadow Studios, Inc.; Friends of the Highline; and Sidney Samuels, Inc.

WANTED: X-Cheerleaders performance is supported in part with public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities/NYSCA Decentralization Program, administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Nancy Hwang appears with the generous support of Il Laboratorio del Gelato.

L I T E R A T U R E

Necessary Translations

A literary series in three parts, each paying tribute to individuals and groups that use translations as a force to change the world. All readings in English.

September 23 (Tue) 7pm $10

In the campaign against ignorance, literature can be the world's best ally. Celebrating the launch of Words Without Borders-an online magazine dedicated to promoting communication and travel through international literature, acclaimed writers and translators come together to read prose, poetry and essays from the “Axis of Evil.” The evening features Andre Dubus III, author of the National Book Award-nominated bestselling novel, House of Sand and Fog, soon to be a major feature film from DreamWorks Pictures; actress Shohreh Aghdashloo (playing Nadi Behrani in the film of his book); and literary translator Zara Houshmand for a staged reading of contemporary Iranian playwrights. Highlights of the evening also include a unique appearance by exiled Iraqi novelist Najem Wali reading from his own work; as well as readings by Korean-American poet Suji Kwock Kim (Notes from a Divided Country), poet/translator Ammiel Alcalay, and surprise guests. (Check out Language is the Homeland , October 28 and Godless Sufism, December 9)

M U S I C / P E R F O R M A N C E

September 25-27 (Thu-Sat) 8pm $20
Post-performance discussion: September 25 (Thu)

An evening of excerpts from new and old works, by composer/author/theater-artist John Moran, accompanied by friends and performers. Last year Moran's concert series won rave reviews, with Time Out affirming "Moran's reputation as one of the most important figures in the avant-garde." Moran has often been called the protege of composer Philip Glass, and has seen nine of his operas produced to strong critical acclaim, including Jack Benny, Book of the Dead (2nd Avenue); The Manson Family; Everyday, Newt Burman, and The Kitchen's hit Matthew in the School of Life.

W O R K S H O P

September 29-December 8 (Mondays, except Columbus Day)
4:45pm-5:45pm (ages 5-14) $150
6pm-7:30pm (adults) $180
10 sessions
Instructors: LAVA veterans Diana Greiner and Natalie Agee

Soar beyond your physical limits with an exciting combination of acrobatic and circus techniques. This creative and rigorous workshop challenges both kids and adults to build physical strength, coordination and flexibility. Instruction includes trapeze, tumbling, and human pyramids. Fly by and jump right in!

Some scholarships available. For more information: 212.255.5793 x10