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Paper Swan is a Brooklyn-based production collective whose mission is to support and engage local artists by putting on events, producing films and records, serving as a hub for artists looking to network, and promoting change by inspiring community members.
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Clip from the Puppet Show - 1.14.12 We hosted a puppet show a couple weeks back. It was a fantastic performance put on by the group Homo Hasidus who designed the sets, operated the puppets, acted as narrators and characters, and danced and sang to the music of fiddler Craig Judelman. Here's a video from it! |
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New Gallery at the ACTIVE SPACE in Bushwick! Take a look at Bushwick Daily's post about the new gallery in the ACTIVE SPACE. |
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LUHRING AUGUSTINE (Chelsea) is opening a new BUSHWICK GALLERY It's been all over the Bushwick arts publications, blogs, and chatter amongst gallerists, artists, and locals. Luhring Augustine, the prominent Chelsea gallery, is opening a new gallery in Bushwick. |
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Laura Dunn and the Ghosts of Xmas Past at the Village Lantern Hey you guys! We are doing our full creepy folk cabaret at The Village Lantern on Saturday, February 25th. We're very excited for boyswans, walks in the rain that don't end in a kiss, and death by kites! |
When: Saturday, February 25th @ 8pm Where: The Village Lantern |
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Laura Dunn and Paul Sachs at Le Cheile Hey you guys! Fellow creepy folker Paul Sachs and I are playing a night at Le Cheile in Washington Heights. Join us for some tunes! I'll have Kirk Siee backing me up on bass and Brigit Kelly Young singing with me as well. Also, I'm going to do a few tunes with Paul Sachs himself! |
When: Saturday, February 11th @ 8pm Where: Le Cheile |
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Chelsea / Bushwick shows WORTH IT, and not After having attended a few shows in Chelsea and Bushwick, my opinions on what should be seen, what isn't worth your time, and current trends.. |
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Uprisings in Translation I recently met someone who is a former student of the American University in Cairo, and has been working on an interesting cultural study. A project that tracks the dissident voice through Egypt's graffiti: uprisingsintranslation.tumblr.com |
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Bach Street Boys get their geek on... If you haven't heard the new collaboration "The Bach Street Boys" yet, chances are you will soon...cause I just posted 3 videos |
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JOHN CAGE TRANSMITTED / monthly happenings in Bushwick Norte Maar will collaborate with E.A.T. to present Cage Transmitted: 12 evenings of performance. The twelve unique evenings, one occurring each month, will include music, poetry, theater, happenings, visual art, and dance. |
When: First event Tuesday, January 24th, 7pm Where: Norte Maar |
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Free Download - "Holding On' plus PDF of poetry Free music + poetry. A song called "Holding On" plus a collection of poetry, photos and lyrics collected during my Kickstarter campaign. I wrote a poem every day someone pledged! |
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Red Star show cancelled. But we're pretty excited to play at the Living Room January 29th with Frank Tedesso! Red Star show cancelled. But we're pretty excited to play at the Living Room January 29th with Frank Tedesso! |
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Chris Faroe's new solo project, Faeroplane Chris is a very great songwriter who most of us know as a folk artist. But Faroe proves his talent by crossing over to a new style. His tune Istanbul is the first taste of his solo electric project Faeroplane. |
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SPRING BREAK group art/music show in Bushwick An interdiscliplinary group show in the dead of winter celebrating the life of summer. |
When: Friday January 13th, 7pm-1am Where: Brooklyn Fire Proof, 119 Ingraham Street, Bushwick |
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IT'S OFFICIAL: Michael Daves to Return to the Swan Loft! We know it's far away, but be sure to save the date! Grammy nominee Michael Daves will be returning to the Swan Loft on March 10 for his third performance there, and we couldn't be more excited! Michael has been a wonderful friend to us and he always puts on a great show. Don't miss it! |
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Chris Faroe Farewell Show Quick. Before I go to Arizona! Come sneak a peak at my new solo electric project, Faeroplane! I'm trying lots of new material as yet untouched by human earlobes. |
When: Fri, Jan 6th 11pm Where: Pete's Candy Store |
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Meow: Portraits for the Lonely As a recently-graduated, not-yet-employed artist, what better way to spend my days than with silly projects like whimsical cat portraits? |
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Dead Horse Bay If you ever have the time, take a trip to Dead Horse Bay located far out in Brooklyn. |
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An Olive Branch Check out my latest project with inspiration, images, and instructions: an embroidered pendant and botanical illustration of an olive branch. |
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New Years Day Art-Opening-Brunch! Norte Maar, the adorable little ground floor apartment-esque gallery off the Jefferson stop in Bushwick is starting off the New Year with an unheard of (at least to me) brunch opening, with champagne. This sounds a bit too cute to miss. |
When: Sunday, January 1st, 11-2pm (show is open until 6) Where: Norte Maar |
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Laura Dunn and the Ghosts of Xmas Past at Bar East This Thursday! A creepy folk cabaret comes to Bar East. |
When: Thursday, December 29th @ 9pm Where: Bar East, 1733 1st Ave, Upper East Side |
Featured Artist - Feral Foster
We met Feral a couple years back, and little did we know then that he would become a great friend of ours. Not only is he a splendid performer, but he is also a wonderful storyteller and New York City historian. His songs are more than songs, they are compositions that move, breathe, and come to life when he sings them. His voice fills the room and lifts you out of your seat like a good drug. His music is timeless and that's why we love Feral Foster.
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Recent Videos
Cavanagh & Argus at Melodica Fest
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Mind the Gap at Melodica Fest
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Daniel Eli Weiss at Melodica Fest
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All Fox at Melodica Fest
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Laura Dunn and the Ghosts of Xmas Past - "Albuquerque"
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Rayvon Browne at Melodica Fest
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The Jalopy Theatre Turns 5
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Jackson Lynch at the Swan Loft Dinner - 10.5.11
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