featured artists - pg 1
"i of tx" by luke savisky - december 31, 2006
Participating Artists
“Alchemy and The Wheel of Destiny” — The TroublePuppetShow
The TroublePuppet Theater Company presents their mystical travelling show complete with The Wheel of Destiny game and homonculus puppet-machine perfomers animated by the alchemical wizardry of our Plasmator Hominem, Connor Hopkins and the TroublePuppet Crew.
"Alice in Wonderland” - Tulgey Wood in Texas
A group of people with and without disabilities supporting and encouraging friendships, adventures and artistic expression. We are marching in the Grand Procession creating scenes from Alice in Wonderland in costume, floats and puppetry. O frabjous day! Callooh! Calay!"
"The Angel Sculpture of Austin" - Owl Morrison
The Angel Statue of Austin is beautiful, uplifting, and riveting. The statue blesses you with living energy.
"The Big Draw" - A Collaborative Inspirational Art Project
Your entire family is invited to pick up a piece of chalk and add to “The Big Draw” on the sidewalks and wall of the First St. Pedestrian Bridge. Sponsored by Seton
“At the Ballet” -- The Austin School for the Visual and Performing Arts
In the spirit of the Marx Brothers, this performance will be a vaudeville production created by students and their teachers with the use of improvisation. Student and professional performers will present a variety of entertainment to include dance, theater, music and visual arts.
FEATURED EVENT
AT&T's "Digital Portraits Austin" - Adam Reese, Alan Klemp, Kevin Peake and Shannon Powers
The faces of Austin are beautiful. They are real. They are graphic. Have your photo taken and uploaded to a computer where digital artists will turn it into a beautiful portrait yiends.ou can later download and share with family and fr
Sponsored by AT&T
“Austin’s Hip Hop Project” - Southwest Key and The Cipher
Young rappers and poets perform original beats and rhymes in a Cipher, a circular formation representing completion, community cohesion, and ideas that have come full circle in thought. The Cipher Youth will be joined by Established Austin Hip Hop artists Blacklisted Individuals, Public Offenders, and the Xblicit Dance Group. www.swkey.org, and www.thecipheratx.org
“Balloon Art” - Tony Maxaroni
With white face, red nose, and size 15 bubble toe shoes, clown Tony Maxaroni contorts balloons into fun and vibrant shapes that children will love while walking the Grand Procession route.
“Black-Eyed Pea” - The Butler Brothers
This 8 foot good luck charm will rove the footprint in its very own tricked out pedicab with the occasional stop in the Goodhealth.com food court located on the First Street bridge. Great photo opportunity.
“The Body Electric” - Moving Image Arts and Education
Using abstract video images and the power of poetry, girl filmmakers explore their bodies and identities. The mixed media format of video poetry gives the girls the opportuntiy to engage in a vital and avant-garde art form while learning basic skills in digital technology and communication. The project is part of an on-going collaboration between Femme Film Texas and the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.
"Bus Line Dance” - Cybil Gustafson
A performance and interactive celebration of movement. 5 dancers will use modern dance, a bus, and a life sized bus puppet to explore movement through time, place and community. Look for opportunities to learn the "Bus Line Dance" and join the team of 5 costumed bus riders in the culminating dance. Choreography by Cybil Gustafson, Music by Christopher Brown. This project generously underwritten by Capital Metro.
"City of Austin Weirdos"
Employees of the City of Austin have been keeping it weird since 1839. Whether you are young or old, white collar or blue collar, smart or like us, you’re always welcome at the City of Austin. City of Austin Weirdos---we’re the backbone of this fun and very liveable city.
“Clog Dancing!” - The Clickety Cloggers
The Clickety Cloggers are dancers whose high energy performances are rooted in traditional Appalachian-style clogging with a modern flair. An introduction to clogging that is just plain fun to watch.
”Confinement” - David de Lara
For “First Night Austin 2008” David de Lara is creating a mixed and multi-media based art instillation The piece is based around the idea of confinement, and will use traditional media like acrylic and oil paints, and combine them with an actress’ performance on video.
“Countdown to the New Year” - Congressman Lloyd Doggett & Mayor Will Wynn
Congressman Lloyd Doggett and Mayor Will Wynn wish Austin a happy New Year with daughters Larkin and Kierie in this family-friendly countdown that leaves your family plenty of time to turn out the lights before midnight.
"Damn Yankees" - TexARTS
A dozen constumed youngsters from the Musical Theater Academy serenade attendees with songs from the TexARTS February '08 Paramount Theatre production of "Damn Yankees."
“Dream Island” - Guitar City Knits
Come during the Family Festival and choose yarn of different colors and textures, attach a personal dream, and weave it through the trees in unpredictable patterns. The result will be 2007 dreams woven together in a giant web that glows at night, viewable until midnight.
"Dreams and Concrete” - Steve Bernal & Loren Dent
Two Austin musicians combine cello and electronic music. Individually they seek and produce distinctive sounds and ideas that come to fruition as a unique musical experience that fills the space around the listener. New music for the New Year. Experience it through your own subconscious life. www.stevebernalmusic.com www.lorendent.com
"Eco-Screen" - Green Grover
Can an entire city have a New Year’s resolution? GreenGrover.com presents the Eco-Screen: an interactive media platform where you can share your ideas on going green for the new year. Join us downtown near the Congress Ave. bridge for art, fun, sustainable prizes and more as we engage in an open dialogue about how to make Austin greener in 2008. Artistic Directors: Laurel Brock, Pamela Finer, & Daniel Perry. Powered by 3M
“Everybody Ever” - Lisa Choinacky
A primitive, multi-media performance involving activated installation, the artists approach the subjects of alienation, wonder, and love in the modern life with optimism and humor.
“Feel the Rhythm” - DrumJam
A high-energy percussion-based performance group. The unique blend of music creates an experience for New Year’s revelers.
“Field of Flowers” - Hamid Emami
Fifteen or more flower lamps made out of a metal base, copper leaves, and glass flowers of different sizes. Installation lights up at night. Underwritten by Wachovia Bank
“Film Actions VI” - Luke Savisky
A surprise spectacle in concert with the grand finale fireworks. lukesavisky.com
Underwritten by Chris Mattson.
“Flock of Change” - Lorene Espineli
A display of intricate bird sculptures made of recycled materials plus a workshop where adults and children can assemble bird costumes from re-used materials on hand. Workshop participants can with their birds can join the artist and her sculptures to “fly” down Congress Avenue in the Grand Procession.
"Giant Games” - Furnished by Austin Children’s Museum
Large-scale chess, checkers, and more fun games for family fun.
“Golden Arm Trio Brass Band” - Graham Reynolds
Helmed by award-winning composer Graham Reynolds, the Golden Arm Trio rocks New Orleans style but on original Reynolds compositions, some created and all arranged especially for First Night Austin 2008. Hear eleven of Austin’s top musicians assembled into one explosive band bring in the tail-end of the Grand Procession.
"Great Drums” - Austin Taiko
Taiko is a dynamic combination of art and sport. The traditional Japanese and original songs are developed in single and multi-part complementary rhythms with players who are costumed in traditional Japanese jackets (hanten), headbands (hachimaka), and belts (obi). www.austintaiko.com
“Hat Making Workshop” - VSA arts of Texas
Make your own New Year’s Party hat out of an HEB bag and fanciful attachments to adorn you throughout the celebration. A fun activity for all ages! www.vsatx.org
“H-E-B Carmen Miranda Produce Float” - Faith Shexnayder
A signature float sponsored by H-E-B that celebrates the visual splendor of Carmen Miranda in the days of grandeur with music, spectacle and dance. Faith Shexnayder, Artist.
"HEB Presents Art Carts"
Local high school art students present large scale sculptures of American food staples, mimicking the techniques of Claus Oldenburg. The sculptures juxtapose grocery-related items with school mascots, nature themes, and other inspirations drawn from the daily life of students. With participation from Lanier High School, McCallun Fine Arts Academy, Reagan High School, Johnston International High School, and Bowie High School.
“High Flying First Night Fun” - The Exchange Club of Austin
Resolutions and wishes can be part of a beautiful kite you make and keep. Fly it in the Grand Procession. Bunnie Twidwell, artistic director.
"Hubris" - Debutantes and Vagabonds
Have you ever asked yourself could my life be better? Or perhaps, how do I improve my unbearable inadequacy? Then maybe, the Alliance is for you! Don't hesitate to apply for citizenship today under the South First Street Bridge. Come meet our friendly, interpersonal, customs-monitoring staff where all your questions will be answered in the order they were received. You'll watch Alliance-sponsored videos such as, "You and your friend, The Alliance," and "How can I be a better citizen?" Come find out what it's like to matter! Apply today and join the Alliance! Creative contributors include Francisco Rodriguez, Amanda Lee Garfield, Jessica Robertson, Nicholas Jon Yedinak, Will Stafford, Ash Blaize, Odile Nicole Del Guidice, Andrew Varenhorst, Noel Gaudlin, Erin Meyer, and the Humdrum Collective.
"Kwanzaa Can Sculpture" - Carla Nickerson
A large-scale installation made of canned goods provided by our community to benefit Caritas. Finished sculpture celebrates the Kwanzaa holiday and includes a Kinara (candleholder) and Mishumma Saba (seven candles).
Underwritten by Bank of America
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