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 11.21
8pm $6
Ocularis
presents
Don't Panic! It's Organic!
Our
award-winning film series presents Ithaca-based artist
Jason Livingston, formerly of THAW and Cornell Cinema.
His films and videos remember place across distance, including
Paperless (5 min, video, 2001-2), a silent video
about the disappearance of material into the ether, The
Two Boys (9 min, video, 1999), which presents a case
for the obliteration of nostalgia on the high seas, and
the experimental nonfiction film Under Foot & Overstory
(35 min, 16mm, 2005), in which The Friends of Hickory
Hill Park, an Iowa City-based environmental group, work
to produce their organization's mission statement.
The final event of the evening will be the New York premiere
of Don’t Panic — It’s Organic! Made
by planting strips of celluloid in jars of dirt, twigs,
mud and leaves, Don't Panic — It's Organic!
interrogates our desire to remain in touch with the physical
world. Hippie and health food lifestyles are cross-examined
by way of psychedelicized scientific methods, using two
slide projectors, three 16mm film projectors, and a tape
cassette.
See ocularis.net
for more info
 11.21
8pm FREE
Smut
presents
Marga Gomez
with Carolyn Castiglia, Marcy Dermansky and Adira Amram
Desiree Burch hosts
Galapagos'
critically acclaimed performance and reading series of
explicit, high risk material presents comedian, writer
and performance artist extraordinaire Marga Gomez (pictured).
The New York Times calls her "affectionate,
understanding but best of all nostalgic and funny...a
keen-eyed sociologist and a captivating storyteller."
Plus
comedian Carolyn Castiglia, writer Marcy Dermansky, and
songwriter/comedian Adira Amram.
www.carolyncastiglia.com
www.marcydermansky.com
www.margagomez.com
www.myspace.com/adiraamram
 11.21
10pm FREE
Monday Night Burlesque
with Harvest Moon and the Cantankerous Lollies
The
Cantankerous Lollies, headed by Harvest Moon, were established
in San Francisco in 1995. Known as the sexy sirens of
burlesque, these lovely ladies can really kick their
heels up! The Cantankerous Lollies also include Peekaboo
Pointe and Hot Totty. Tonight, they host an exciting
evening of classic burlesque.
 11.22
8pm $6 suggested admission
Habib Albi is... Not a Man
Poems
staged around an overhead projector/ the midwest and 9-11/
a fake fire/ gas stations/ the stars and sexuality/ stenciled
sets and affects / a video of the twin Budweiser towers/
a new Arabic love poetry. Part installation ~ monologues
~ recital/ provocative language, and more/ from BFE, USA.
This
show plays with the process of salvaging one's individuality
and humanity from the numerous consuming dispositions
of our social environment. Habib Albi is a poet and playwright,
born in Egypt, grown in Oklahoma and Ohio, living and
working in Queens and the Bronx, by way of the Nuyorican
Poets Cafe and Bowery Poetry Club.
 11.22
10pm free
Brooklyn
Comedy Company
Presenting Alternative Comedy
BCCO
spotlights industry renowned standup comedians plus notable
up and comers every week, with no drink minimum or cover
charge. It's diverse and witty stand-up, served straight-up,
and we're proud to have it here at Galapagos!
For
more information about Brooklyn Comedy Company, please visit
their website at http://www.brooklyncomedycompany.com
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 11.23
8pm $7
DAMIAN QUINONES Solo Acoustic
DAMIAN
QUIÑONES: Father of the 'Underground Sensation,'
the oft-described "soulster" has been contributing
a completely original NuYorican musical experience of
his own design to the cultural collage of NYC, playing
in venues such as Mercury Lounge, Pianos, Southpaw,
Sin-e, and the Coral Room. Quinones' songwriting is
part 60's pop (In the vein of Gainsbourg, Bacharach,
Lennon/ McCartney, Davies, and Hayes/Porter), part 70's
funk (in the mold of WAR orWillie Bobo) and has elements
of electronic music and Reggae as well. His take on
'Urban Folk Music' is funky, expansive and equally at
home in a solo acoustic setting as it is blasting full
volume with the band. Quinones music is akin to a mix
tape made from his Uncles old vinyl collection.
Combining
pumping beats, jagged guitars, and an audiophile's love
for rare and earthy recordings, Damian is currently
recording with co-producer/studio wizard Jason Martin
on a follow-up to his debut album New Movements in
the Old School (Soluna Records) as well as an album
co-produced by guitarist/producer Dan Laureano slated
for release in 2005.
http://www.damianquinones.net/home.html
 11.23
10pm $8
NEW ZEALAND MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
Celebrate
Pacific Music with talent from New Zealand featuring
opera star Benjamin Fifita Makisi and Pacific diva Sara
Jane Auva'a.
NZ Pacific Tour will be in New York from 22-28th November
to promote and share their Pacific Island culture.
Benjamin
Makisi: Tongan Samoan Ben Makisi has been described
as being a sweet voiced Ferrando and an absolute natural
opera star on stage. The tenor has also won many placings
and awards, including the McDonalds Aria Competition
in Sydney which he won in 2002.
Sara Jane Auva'a (www.sarajane.co.nz
- pictured): At age 23, Sara Jane has already
won numerous awards for singing, including Pacific Female
Artist at the inaugural Pacific Music Awards at the
annual Pasifika Festival in Auckland earlier this year.
Her debut self titled album, which was recorded in Samoa
and New Zealand is a fusion of RnB, Hip Hop and Pacific
Island rhythm.
www.nzpacifictour.co.nz
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Closed
for Thanksgiving. Gobble gobble.
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 11.25
8pm FREE
Amar Chaudhary
California-based
experimental musician Amar Chaudhary will be joined
by Ajay Chaudhary (trumpet, electronics), Michael
Irwin (trumpet) and Tom Trapp (guitar) for an evening
of musical exploration and improvisation. A mixture
of wild electronics, toy and folk instruments, and
free jazz.
Amar
Chaudhary is an award-winning composer and active
performer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Amar studied
music at the Westchester Conservatory in New York
and Yale University, and has had his work performed
locally and internationally. His recent music involves
experimentation with newsounds, extensive use of computers
(including his own software) and new modes of musically
expressive performance.
For more information, please visit http://www.amar-music.info
 11.25
10pm $8
Ambitious Orchestra
A new residency, every Friday
night in November!
The Ambitious Orchestra is Brooklyn's 20-piece symphonic
rock group dedicated to bringing virtuosity back to
rock and roll. They celebrate their first birthday
with a month-long residency at Galapagos, featuring
your favorite local musicians backed by original orchestral
arrangements, as well as the AO's own signature rock
tunes.
http://www.ickies.com
11.25
Midnite FREE
 VJ/DJ
DANCE PARTY
It's a weekly
dance party event featuring multi-screen video projection
and resident DJ BOYRACER spinning the best DISCO
PUNK BRIT POP 80's 90's & 00's -- guaranteed to
make you move!
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 11.26
7pm $8
Cirque du Singe Brise
This extravaganza of music, circus,
and performance art returns to Galapagos with its From
Boston to Brooklyn to Burlington Tour!
Cirque
du Singe Brisé™ (Circus of the Shattered
Monkey™ ) is a touring presentation of quality
indie talent from throughout the Northeast. Come see
an array of musical performers & spoken word artists
that dare to venture outside the mainstream. Thrills
and Surprises await from every set. Joining them on
this night will be:
- The exotic musical mobile of Jaggery, offering swirling
ambient atmospheres colliding with dark jungle grooves
and haunting lullabies.
Plus: Therooftop, The=Equation, Ari, End of October,
Hypsaspace, and spoken word from ringmaster Duncan Wilder
Johnson. Plus an indie film showcase from 6-7:30pm with
discounted admission.
And special guest Ben Ratliff, emitting plaintive melodies
and loungy grooves from the distant Nevada casino of
his mind.
 11.26
11pm $10
BURGER - a
new gay party in Williamsburg!
Gay clubbing in New York City is about to get interesting
again. But don't look to Manhattan for inspiration.
Williamsburg
has not so quietly become THE hip neighborhood and yes,
it's in Brooklyn. Get used to it. Now Brooklyn is about
to host one of the flashiest, funkiest parties in all
the city.
Burger:
more meat to the beat, more fun in those buns. Mind-blowing
music (circuit move over, thank you), stunning visuals
(not Desperate Housewives on playback, gaah!) performances
like you've never seen (since NY's glory days), sexy boys
(and girls too!). No boundaries, no boxes. And blessed
with being in one of the best, pluckiest venues Williamsburg
has to offer, Galapagos Art Space.
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 11.27
8:30pm FREE
EMILE
WESTERGAARD + ANDREEA PAUTA
Westergaard’s
musical career had an interesting start: If not for an
audacious challenge from Emile’s sister that he take
to the stage and perform, the blossoming career of this
singer/songwriter may have never taken flight. Emile,
however, accepted the challenge and a performance at an
open-mike night at The Stinger Club, leading to a regular
gig at there. Since that frist open-mike night, Westergaard
has based his musical operations form his Union Square
recording studio and rehearsal space. Now Westergaard
is performing at The Cutting Room, The Bitter End, The
Living Room, and other top New York clubs.
IndieMusicReview.com: “Emile’s
subtle voice weaves through rich tapestries of sound painted
with horns, cellos, guitar, upright bass and drums...
Emile and company create a world that is at once delicate,
beautiful and sacred.”
Romanian-born pianist and singer-songwriter Andreea
Pauta (pictured) is a prizewinner of the 2000
John Lennon Songwriting competition. Dreea's debut CD
"Spring" showcases her songs by fusing classical
and jazz music into a pop format, composed in non-traditional
forms, showing a wide range of emotional complexity. She
h as
toured Romania, performing solo concerts as well as collaborating
with drummer/percussionist Alexandru Morosanu and the
Romanian chorus, "Da Capo". She has appeared
on numerous Radio stations broadcast in Romania, including
Radio Resita, as well as in newspaper reviews and interviews
in the Romanian newspapers Cotidianul and Independent.
In the states, Dreea‚s television appearances include
Boston's BNN-TV 3 and BNN-TV 23 shows, such as "It's
All About the Arts" and Susan Liotta‚s "Arts
Forum."
Dreea
now tours the Northeast, from Jersey to Boston, performing
her original songs for piano and voice, with her band.
www.emilewestergaard.com
www.dreea.com
 11.27
10pm FREE
SID
& BUDDY KARAOKE
Take
life a little less seriously. Sing a song. Be a rock star.
It's
ridiculous over the top sloppy rock n roll Karaoke that
nobody has any business doing late on a Sunday night.
And yet, we do it here.
http://www.sidandbuddy.com
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