The Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade Ball
Fri. July 11th, 2008
doors open 8pm, performances likely to start at 9pm
At the historic Henry Fonda MusicBox Theatre
6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/

The LoJ Fantasy Masquerade Ball is a weekend of enchantment created each year as a celebration of inspiration and fantasy. Lost within the borders of chaos and light, nobles dance within the Faerie Court where legends take precious breath and dreams are born. . .The Labyrinth.

Setting upon the stage a special performance of faerie tales and skill. . . the subtle dance and stories of Malice Dreaming and Desert Sin offer a special Friday night perfomance of Puss n' Boots.

The Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade is a fantasy event of unique character and inspiration. Costumes or formal wear and mask are required to enter the event. Costumes range from faeries and goblins to beautiful Victorian garb, elaborate armors, and period attire along with a host of fantasy creatures and characters. We encourage imagination and diverse interaction. Each year, Sypher Art Studios hosts the Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade to pay homage to our inspirations and submerge our patrons in a special event of art, music, dance and enchantment

HYBRID
Sat. July 12th, 2008
7:30pm
at the Galapagos Art Space
70 N 6th St. (btw. Wythe & Kent) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
$17 at the door
http://www.alchemyperformance.com/events.php

Alchemy Performance artistic director Sarah Johansson Locke presents HYBRID, a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. This incarnation of the series brings you some inspired East/West coast hybrids, as members of California's Urban Tribal and the bi-coastal (LA/NY) Desert Sin perform, and NY's Alchemy presents a new group piece with special guests. On the music end of things, Pete List shares his latest surprises and Mastika Duo unleashes some NYC-style Balkana-mania from some of the best local musicians in the genre.

Artists include:
...Alchemy Dance Theater: Sarah Johansson Locke & Irina Akulenko with special guests Renata & Vorona
...Heather Stants of Urban Tribal Dance Company
...Sina of Urban Tribal Dance Company and Desert Sin
...Cassandra of Desert Sin
...Pete List: beatboxing, vocal loops, and more
...Mastika Duo: Balkan/Gypsy/NYC music from Greg Squared and Matthew Fass