December 7, 2001

Winter Spring Calendar Listings

Thursday, January 10, 8:00pm
When We Were Kings
Documentary Film
This fast-paced, riveting documentary follows Muhammad Ali through his ultimate match in Africa against George Foreman. This unforgettable account of the "Rumble in the Jungle" won awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, the National Film Critics Society, Los Angeles Film Critics, and the Sundance Film Festival. $5

Friday, January 18, 7:00pm
Brown Butterfly
Dance/Work-in-Progress Showing
Co-presented by Williams College and Aaron Davis Hall
After a two week residency at MASS MoCA, Marlies Yearby (celebrated choreographer of RENT), composer Craig Harris, and video artist Jonas Goldstein offer a first glimpse of their ambitious work-in-progress. Brown Butterfly -- a multi-layered, percussive dance -- celebrates Muhhamed Ali's larger-than-life presence in sport, politics, and social change. Partially funded by the Bari Lipp Initiative for Dance. $7

Friday, January 25, 7:00pm
Stacy Dawson: Best Western
Dance/Work-in-Progress Showing
Choreographer Stacy Dawson offers a showing of her latest dance-musical after a week-long MASS MoCA residency and before its New York premier. Dipping deep into the well of country music fame and misfortune, Best Western is a dance inspired by some of the best southern fried rock. Features David Neumann last seen at MASS MoCA with Dawson in the hilarious Pearl River. Partially funded by the Bari Lipp Initiative for Dance. $7

Thursday, January 31, 8:00pm
My Mother's First Olympics
Documentary Film
This true story of a blind woman who becomes Israel's lawn-bowling champion. A sensitive documentary filled with courage, humor, and determination. Israeli filmmaker Ran Carmelli follows his vivacious mother, Tami, to the 1997 Para-Olympics. $5

Saturday, February 2, 9:00pm
Fire and Ice - A Winter Gala at MASS MoCA
MASS MoCA's galas are legendary -- great music, non-stop dancing, elegant food and drink, all in a beautiful factory setting -- and Fire and Ice promises to be just as memorable. Tickets start at $75 for the party; the party plus an elegant pre-gala dinner starts at $250. Proceeds support MASS MoCA's innovative roster of exhibitions, performances, and education programs. Sponsored by Hoosac Bank, Berkshire Gas: A Berkshire Energy Resource Company, Classical Tents and Party Rentals, and Bennington Potters.

Thursday, February 7, 8:00pm
Nancy Kelly: Downside Up
Documentary Film
The hometown premier of a new documentary about North Adams from filmmaker (and North Adams native) Nancy Kelly. Follow Mayor John Barrett III, MASS MoCA director Joe Thompson and the people of North Adams as they explore the political, personal, and economic implications of MASS MoCA and it's revitalization of North Adams. Sponsored by Hoosac Bank. $12

Thursday, February 21, 8:00pm
Hands on a Hard Body
Documentary Film
In this documentary film, the rules couldn't be simpler: win a new Nissan pick up truck by touching it longer than anybody else. The game, however, is quirky and revealing, full of quixotic human nature and Texas culture. $5

Saturday, February 23, 8:00pm
Holy Body Tattoo: Circa
with live music by The Tiger Lillies
Dance /Concert
Straight from London's Club Circuit The Tiger Lillies, probably England's strangest band, join Canada's hottest dance ensemble, Holy Body Tattoo, for a live music/dance celebration of the sensual forces of submission and control. Circa unfolds as a series of tango-inspired duets a grainy film backdrop of a distant Paris. Performance contains mature content and may not be suitable for children. Sponsored by The Porches Inn. $23 orchestra/$19 mezzanine/$16 student

Saturday, March 2, 8:00pm
Ronald K. Brown & Evidence
Dance
Ronald K. Brown choreographs with one foot in Africa and the other on the streets of New York. His work has a spiritual gravity redolent of African tribal dances, but is equally infused with contemporary hip hop. Sponsored by The Porches Inn. $25.50 orchestra/$21.50 mezzanine/$17.00 student

Saturday, March 2, 1:00pm
Stalwart Originality
Art Conference
Co-presented with Williams College
An afternoon-long celebration of the African Diaspora, the second annual Stalwart Originality Conference features film screenings and live performances by some of Williams College's most talented African American filmmakers, musical groups, and performance artists. This year's event will spotlight the religious, cultural, and familial ties that bind the African American community. $5

Thursday, March 7, 8:00pm
The Life & Times of Hank Greenberg
Documentary Film
As Hitler invaded Europe, a young Jewish baseball player challenged Babe Ruth's homerun record. This humorous and nostalgic documentary about Greenberg, an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice to become an American icon, won an International Sports Video & Film Award and the Audience Prize from the Hamptons International Film Festival. $5

Saturday, March 9, 8:00pm
The Moth: Let the Games Begin
Storytelling
From New York City's smoky lounges comes the acclaimed storytelling collective the Moth, bringing master storytellers to North Adams for an evening of tall tales about strange play. The Moth's quite remarkable work is revitalizing the art of storytelling. At MASS MoCA six people will tell stories around the theme of games. Past Moth events have included the likes of Buck Henry, Ethan Hawke, and Stanley Crouch -the line-up coming to MASS MoCA is still TBD. Sponsored by The Porches Inn. $12

Fri & Sat, March 15 & 16, 8:00pm
Sandra Burton: Soul Survival
Dance
Through dance and storytelling choreographer Sandra L. Burton interprets the power of body rituals to elevate the spirit through glimpses of Shaker, Islamic, and African-American life. This site-specific work was inspired by current exhibit Mona Hatoum's Domestic Disturbance and will be performed in the galleries with the art. Sponsored by The Porches Inn. $12 adults/$8 students

Thursday, March 21, 8:00pm
The War Room
Documentary Film
In this Academy Award nominated film, D.A. Pennybaker gives a fly-on-the-wall view of Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, from a chilly New Hampshire primary to a rollicking Little Rock victory party. The New York Times' Janet Maslin called it "the documentary of the decade." $5

Saturday, March 23, 11:00am
Puzzle Me
Short Films for Families
Kids will revel in this rollicking array of smart international short films including Little Miss Spider, a new film from the special effects wizards at MASS MoCA's own Kleiser-Walczak Construction Company. Free with museum admission. Advance reservations suggested.

Friday, April 5, 8:00pm
Latin Dance Party
Co presented by Williamstown Jazz Festival
New York's hottest trombonist and bandleader Jimmy Bosch and his all-star Latin band take over the night, filling the air with the irresistible hot Salsa rhythms. Bosch is musical director for salsa superstar Marc Anthony and performs with Latin jazz luminaries Ruben Blades, Manny Oquendo, and Eddie Palmieri. Jimmy Bosch's 1999 release was hailed "Best Salsa Album" by Newsday. Sponsored by Metroland Magazine. $16 adults/$10 students/$8 kids

Thursday, April 11, 8:00pm
Dance on Film
Documentary Film
Co-presented with Jacob's Pillow
This evening of film celebrates new and "vintage" short dance films, including classic works from Jacob's Pillow's rich history together with new dances made specifically for the camera. $5

Saturday, April 13, 9:00pm
Kid Koala and Bullfrog
Concert
Champion mixer and renowned hip-hop deejay Kid Koala mixes his signature blend of urban rhythms, acid jazz, and the latest in turntable scratching. Accompanied by the funk & soul sound of his band Bullfrog, Kid Koala comes to North Adams straight from his American tour with Radiohead. $10 advance/$13 day of show

Thursday, April 18, 8:00pm
Besotted
Film
In a sleepy Cape Cod fishing community, a cast of characters - including the charming town drunk, his lost love (a hard-as-nails fisherwoman), a handsome young college student, and a vacationing sorceress from New York City - all play an enchanting and dangerous game as they go about their summer business. Directed by Holly Angel Hardman. Shot in Chatham, Orleans, and Eastham, Massachusetts. $5

Saturday, April 20, 7:00pm
Southern Feast with Live Roots Music
Great food and great music are abundant as the Lee Bros -- southern food experts and star writers for The New York Times, Food and Wine magazine, and Martha Stewart Living -- visit MASS MoCA to impart the low-down on low country cuisine. Feast on a down-home southern spread while savoring the sweet sounds of The Be Good Tanyas, a great alternative folk band. Sponsored by Classical Tents and Party Goods. $30 includes dinner and music. Advance reservations required.

Thursday, April 25, 8:00pm
Paris is Burning
Documentary Film
Winner of Academy Awards, New York Film Critics, Los Angeles Film Critics, and Sundance Film Festival awards, Paris is Burning enters the world of Harlem drag balls where gay men stage elaborate costume competitions. A story of street-wise urban survival, gay self affirmation and the pursuit of desperate dream-to live for a dazzling moment in the vogue world of high fashion. $5

Friday, April 26, 8:00pm
Cabaret Dance Party with Paris Combo
Smart and sexy, Paris Combo brings their compelling combination of old-world cabaret and new-world musical grooves from the Parisian cafˇ circuit to North Adams. Fusing the chanson music of France with jazz, Latin, gypsy, and modern swing, Paris Combo will transform MASS MoCA into a smoky 1930s Parisian nightclub, complete with music, dancing, and romance. Sponsored by Metroland Magazine. $12 adults/$8 students/$6 kids

Saturday, April 27, 11:00am
April in Paris
Kids Event
Kids transform blank walls with cutouts and paintbrushes into their own lifesize version of Paris's famous Tuilleries Gardens as part of MASS MoCA's celebration of April in Paris. Free with museum admission. Advance reservations recommended.

Thursday, May 2, 8:00pm
Soul in the Hole
Documentary Film
A beautiful and gritty portrait of America's urban game and the culture that surrounds it. This film about basketball-centric life on the Brooklyn blacktop follows a team of playground superstars, led by the legendary Ed "Booger" Smith, through a summer in the 1990s. $5

For Immediate Release
Contact: Katherine Myers
(413) 664-4481 x8113
katherine@massmoca.org