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Friday, February 10, 2012 6pm Love is in the Air

the cell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:10:39 +0000

the cell, A Twenty First Century Salon™,

in association with Island Weiss Gallery and Jeremy Bloom Plays

art opening 6-8pm

performance 8pm

with a celebration to follow

FREE

artwork curated by Island Weiss and Michelle Doll

with a live performance curated by Jeremy Bloom

and featuring the urban faeries of Audrey Luce

Featuring the artworks of

Jean-Pierre Arboleda, Sofia Bachvarova, Julie Brady, Dina Brodsky, Bonnie DeWitt, Michelle Doll, Uziel Duarte, Daniel Esquivia Zapata, Nicole Etienne, Jane LaFarge Hamill, Michael Meadors, Alyssa Monks, Isaac Pelepko, Jason Talley, Melanie Vote, Mitra Walter

Sunday, February 12, 2012 5-7pm Tandem Reading Series

the cell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:05:58 +0000

Sex!

The next installment of this innovative reading series is so close to Valentine’s Day that we couldn’t avoid exploring some aspects of sex and lust and love, from a boy’s first education, to a call girl’s social skills, to tips on improving hetero sex, to the story of Nabokov’s gay brother.

Clay McLeod Chapman (“Rest Area”), Rachel Rabbit White, Tracy Quan (“Diary of a Jetsetting Call Girl”), and Paul Russell (“The Unreal Life of Sergey Nabokov”) read from fiction and nonfiction.

A panel discussion on sex—what is it doing to us and who’s in control, us or it?—will follow.

Donation: $5. Or you can hand in a story.

In lieu of a donation, writers are encouraged to hand in a story; if we like it, we’ll invite you to read (double-spaced, 12 point type; max 20 pages).

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ABOUT TANDEM

Friday, February 17, 2012 7pm The Ocean Master Record Release Show – SOLD OUT

the cell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:55:47 +0000

Please join Spectra Recording Artist Nadia Ackerman as she takes you on a journey with The Ocean Master.

A Record Release Show featuring her stella band -

Clifford Carter – Piano, Steve Holley – Drums – Jon Ossman – Bass, Harvey Jones – Synthesizer, Noah Hoffeld – Cello, David Patterson – Guitar, Anthea White, Backing Vocals and special opening act Geron Hoy.

Also featured will be an art show of Nadia’s whimsical and poignant drawings.

FREE

www.nadiaackerman.com

Saturday, February 18, 2012 9pm Occupy This!

the cell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:54:46 +0000

EXHIBIT Z and the cell present KAITLIN COLOMBO

Comic from LAST COMIC STANDING and E! ENTERTAINMENT
Performs One Night Only!

KAITLIN COLOMBO returns to the cell theatre with OCCUPY THIS! An enchanting evening of COMEDY, SONGS and VIDEO PARODIES. Kaitlin vents her particular snarky observations about being raised by her Gay Dad (being the official Original “Gayby”); the whimsy of the Dating Scene; College Life AKA The Joys of the Bang Bus; Consequences of a Bikram Yoga Devotee; and Life with her pet rabbit, Caligula in her NYC Hell’s Kitchen studio apartment.

Kaitlin will also debut Scandalous Snippets from her soon-to-be-iconic play, THE CELEBRITY VAGINA DIALOGUES! with Special Surprise Visits from the Vaginas of Lindsay, Gaga, Snooki, and Kardashian.

Tickets

$10

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KAITLIN COLOMBO Television Credits Include: LAST COMIC STANDING (Season 6/Week 1 FAN FAVORITE), as well as Comedic Commentator on multiple E! ENTERTAINMENT’S COUNTDOWN SHOWS.

“This talented, young stand up is going to be a big star.”
Bob Read, THE TONIGHT SHOW; LAST COMIC STANDING

“More poise on stage than most comics twice her age.”
Eddie Brill, LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:30pm Irish American Writers & Artists Salon

the cell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:53:59 +0000

The Salon, the brainchild of Malachy McCourt, allows IAW&A members the opportunity to present in the medium of their choice: a reading from a work in progress, a video, a comedy skit, storytelling or a song, whatever the participant would like to present.

The event is meant to be low-keyed and that’s exactly what it is, a group of artists gathered to support one another in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

While you must be a member to present, the proceedings are free and open to all.

For more information on the Salon or joining the IAW&A contact Charles Hale chashale1@yahoo.com

Visit IAW&A on the web!

March 2012 the Irish cell

the cell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:50:21 +0000

the cell combines the one-act plays of Larry Kirwan, lead singer of Black47, and Seamus Scanlon, writer of Irish short stories, into an evening of provocative, inimitably Irish theater.

Larry Kirwan’s Blood is based on the actual disappearance of James Connolly, trade union organizer and leader of the Irish Citizen Army on January 19, 1916. He returned four days later, his only comment, “I have been through hell.” Connolly had been captured by the rival Irish Republican Brotherhood, led by Padraig Pearse and Sean McDermott. What happened in that small room changed the course of Irish history.

Sixty-eight years later in another room – a drinking club in Belfast – in the aftermath of the hunger strikes, the bombing of Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet and the introduction of a more ruthless and disciplined Irish Republican Army cell structure, a no-less tense situation plays out. Seamus Scanlon’s Dancing at Lunacy is a fictionalized story set in 1984, Belfast, centering on an IRA internal security investigation. The alleged informer and an aging commanding officer are in a confrontation with a young sociopath with a penchant for pistols, The Sex Pistols, dancing, Barry’s Tea and ruthless efficiency.

Dancing At Lunacy and Blood explore the highly charged issue of Irish Republicanism and how it still affects the Irish psyche.

Directed by Kira Simring

Dancing at Lunacy CAST

Brett Aresco – Barman

Mac Brydon* – Ahern

Phil Callen* – Pender

Spencer Leopold-Cohen – Doyle/Drinking Customer

Paul Nugent* – McGowan

Blood CAST

Ciaran Byrne – James Connolly

Paul Nugent* – Patrick Pearse

Jed Peterson* – Sean MacDermott

*Member of Actor’s Equity Association.

Tickets $12

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AEA Approved Equity Showcase

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 7:30pm Irish American Writers & Artists Salon

the cell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:30:36 +0000

The event is meant to be low-keyed and that’s exactly what it is, a group of artists gathered to support one another in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

While you must be a member to present, the proceedings are free and open to all.

For more information on the Salon or joining the IAW&A contact Charles Hale chashale1@yahoo.com

Visit IAW&A on the web!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:30pm Irish American Writers & Artists Salon

the cell — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:20:50 +0000

The event is meant to be low-keyed and that’s exactly what it is, a group of artists gathered to support one another in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

While you must be a member to present, the proceedings are free and open to all.

For more information on the Salon or joining the IAW&A contact Charles Hale chashale1@yahoo.com

Visit IAW&A on the web!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 8pm The Songs of Beulah Rowley

the cell — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:54:06 +0000

Mary Lee Kortes, with a band of stellar musicians, presents the story and songs of Beulah Rowley, a depression-era singer from the Midwest who rose to regional fame but until now has remained little known to the world at large. Through a wondrous fluke, her story and songs were discovered by this contemporary singer/songwriter who has vowed to keep them alive. And remember, just because she made it all up doesn’t mean it isn’t true.

Come enjoy the revival with Mary Lee and band at the cell.

$20

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Thursday, January 26, 2012 8pm Dead Awake, Alive Dreaming

the cell — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:08:04 +0000

A Showcase of vocal settings of Keats, Poe, and Yeats and chamber music composed by young New York based composer Kevin Boursiquot. Performers include The Brass Standard, Nick Dinnerstein, João Luiz, Crystal-Gloria Medina, and Sophia Munoz also vocalist Leroy Davis, Angela Dinkelman, and Meg Dudley.

Tickets

$12

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