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Glitchscapes

Explorations of humans, photography, and software as glitches in natural landscapes.

Wet Dry Mix VIII

Wet Dry Mix is a bi-monthly series curated by Matt Daher at Spread Art @detroitcontemporary that brings together acoustic instrumentalists and electronic musicians of many persuasions for evenings of spontaneous sonic obscuration. On December 12th we’ll be holding the 8th edition. The concept is that in each duo one performer improvises on their instrument – their signal is fed into the effects chain of their partner who improvises electronic manipulations on the signal in real time.

Betsy Soukup (Bass) Pastel Arsenal (Electronics)

Matthew Daher (Cymbals) Chris Reilly (Electronics)

Zac Brunell (Vibraphone) Simon Alexander Adams (Electronics)

Abby Alwin (Cello) Dave Graw (Electronics)

Doors 8:30 / Performance 9:00 $5 – $10 Sliding Scale

 

Monster Drawing Rally

MOCAD’s popular live drawing event and fundraiser returns! Part performance, part laboratory, part art bazaar, the Monster Drawing Rally consists of two one-hour shifts of approximately 35 artists drawing original works simultaneously, available for purchase for $40 each. Proceeds from the event support MOCAD programs. Sponsored by MOCAD’s New Wave young professional group and inspired by the original Monster Drawing Rally by Southern Exposure Gallery in San Francisco, CA. Admission: $8 advance, $10 at the door. Free entry with purchase of $100 New Wave Membership. Doors open at 6:30pm Shift 1: 7pm-8pm Shift 2: 8:30pm-9:30pm Participating artists: Matt Dye, Bridget Quinn, Corrie Baldauf, Max Majoros, Chelsea Schultz, Sunshine Durant, Jennifer Belair, Mike Ross, Melissa Dettloff, Chris Riddell, Kia Arriaga, Lindy Shewbridge, Shaina Kasztelan, Rashaun Rucker, Derek Reitzel, Mary Fortuna, Cristin Richard, Brandon Christopher, Chris Reilly, Scott Reader, Nolan Simon, James Collins, Mitch McEwen, Halima Cassels, Lucy Cahill, Jimbo Easter, Elijah Ford, Lindsay Farris + more TBA!! Blick Art Materials is proud to support MOCAD and the Monster Drawing Rally. See our stores in the Detroit area for the best in art supplies, and click the link for additional in-store savings!: http://www.dickblick.com/stores/coupons/DetroitMOCADMonsterDrawingRally2015 Food and drinks provided by Café 78 and Pink Flamingo and music selected by DJ Billy Spencer.

Transmission from an Invisible Island

Join us for the launch of BEAUTIFUL TRESPASS and other spacial – sonic experiments. Enjoy vegan soup, bread, fruit and Lauren’s ridiculously delicious brownies. BEAUTIFUL TRESPASS TAPE RELEASE – A cassette comprised of social – vocal mediation atop a vast traffic Island at the intersection of Davison Hwy and I-75. HOOKUPS – An installation by Lindsay “VIKI” Karty and Sam Hooker GIRL NOTES – A lively reading of notes from the late 20th century by Eleni Zaharopoulos ($5 suggested donation) https://www.facebook.com/events/553488971468655/