FRANCES STARK PERFORMS I’VE HAD IT AND A HALF

Due to the adult themes of some of the material contained in this afternoon’s program, this performance may not be suitable for all audiences.

Last summer Frances Stark staged a performance at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen entitled I’ve Had it and I’ve also Had it, which reworked a musical that debuted there in 1951. In the original “I’ve Had It!” a bellhop loses his girlfriend to a critically acclaimed composer, who is in town working on a new commissioned piece. To win her back he exposes the pretentious composer as a fraud by demonstrating, for a room full of critics, that the new composition is actually a familiar pop song, played backward. Stark’s performance I’ve Had it and a Half is an epilogue for that piece, as well as a prologue for her a new theatrical production (commissioned by Performa) which will debut in New York City in the fall.

In conjunction with the exhibition All of this and nothing

ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE. Tickets are required, and are available at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office one hour prior to start time. Limit one ticket per person on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required.

Parking is available under the museum for $3 after 6:00pm.

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*Witold Gombrowicz

“Born in Flames poses the question of whether oppression against women will be eliminated under any kind of social system. […] It is a fantasy presenting a group of women who, confronted with the very ‘ordinary’ oppression women have been experiencing for decades, refuse to take it any longer and become armed fighters against the government. Their position is that oppression against women is not eliminated automatically with ‘socialism’ – not only do political values have to change, cultural values must change and become embedded in practice.”
— Lizzie Borden in Heresies #16, 1983

The book we aim to publish is an illustrated transcript of Lizzie Borden’s mythical 1983 film ‘Born in Flames’, edited and designed by Finnish independent graphic designer Kaisa Lassinaro. By borrowing from multiple genres (film script, comic book, ‘photo-roman’), Lassinaro’s book is not only visually stunning but also fascinating to read. With your help we can attract new attention to the film and the still urgent issues it raises.

The book also includes an interview with Lizzie Borden, conducted by Kaisa Lassinaro in early 2011, and the lyrics of Undercover Nation by The Bloods and Born in Flames by Red Crayola, supplied by Adele Bertei and Mayo Thompson.

Size A4, 32 pages, soft cover, full-colour throughout

We hope to raise £3,727 by 15 April 2011, in order to get the book out by June 2011.
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In Search of the Miraculous

You’ll need:

• A clear glass container with a lid
• Pebbles
• Charcoal
• Organic potting soil
• Plants

Directions:

1. Clean your container and lid. Again, clear glass works best. Anything from a mason jar to a one-gallon jar will do, and you can purchase either at most craft or hardware stores.

2. Place a 1- to 2-inch layer of pebbles at the bottom of the container. This will promote drainage.

3. Add one-half cup charcoal to keep the soil fresh, filter the water and prevent the growth of fungi. Charcoal is available for purchase at your local nursery.

4. Next, add high-quality organic potting soil. You’ll need to cover the roots of whichever plants you will insert.

5. Place your plants inside your container, and gently plant them in the soil. If you’re working with an enclosed container, add the lid now.

Caring for a terrarium is simple. If the soil looks dry, remove the lid and add a little water. If you observe an excessive amount of moisture accumulating on the container walls, remove the lid and allow the container to ventilate for a short time. If the plants begin to fade or compete for space, prune them back a bit. Finally, if your plant is so healthy that it outgrows the terrarium, move it to a larger one.

To make sure you get the most out of your terrarium, you’ll want to select plants that prefer shade and humidity. Examples of these include mosses, ferns, orchids, begonias, African violet and bromeliads. These are simply suggestions; don’t be afraid to experiment with a variety of plants. You’ll also need to keep in mind plant size. Start with the smallest plants you can, leaving them room to grow.

Where should you place your live-in ecosystem? All plants need some sunlight; however, terrariums thrive best out of direct sunlight and far from heat sources. Be sure to select a prime location to display your terrarium. A bookcase, coffee table or well-lit countertop will make for the perfect stage.

The Ecology Center