Tank Moving Party (December 30, 2005)
The Tank's Pre-New Year's Eve Bash with DJ Orion and live music on their last night at chashama, 217 E.42nd before moving to the Collective Unconscious space in TriBeCa.

Holiday Salon / Earthquake Benefit (December 21, 2005)
A night of music, art, and dancing to benefit Mercy Corps' Pakistani Relief Efforts, with all donations to go toward earthquake relief. At The Tank at chashama, 217 E.42nd.

Coming Out (December 20, 2005)
COMING OUT returns to The Tank at chashama, 217 E.42nd with true life stories about the lighter and more amusing side of coming out of the closet. Hosted by Shawn Hollenbach and Allen Warnock.

Dennis Nyback Xmas Special (December 17, 2005)
A collection of old toy commercials, other commercials that target kids, vintage theater Christmas announcements, Christmas cartoons, some sing-a-long Christmas carols, and vintage Christmas shorts at The Tank at chashama, 217 E.42nd.

Short Films (December 15, 2005)
A night of short films by The Tank's own RANDY BELL, including:
LOOK BACK, DON'T LOOK BACK, a meditation on Bob Dylan;
MODEST SCARRING, an autobiographical documentary about tattoos, rebellion, and regret;
BEYOND THE BEACH: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF NORMAN JAFFE, ARCHITECT,
and STREETBOYS, a work-in-progress. At chashama 217.

Transmissions (December 14, 2005)
TRANSONIC ARTS presents TRANSMISSIONS: an evening of "found sound" pieces by four exciting young composers: Jonathan Mitchell, Jessica Feldman, Jascha Narveson and Jonathan Zalben. At The Tank at chashama 217.

CROWD (December 13 - 16, 2005)
Directed by Maureen Towey and originally performed at 208 West 37th Street as part of the Not For Sale Window Performance series, CROWD features a crowd of people jammed in a storefront to give rush hour commuters a magnified reflection of what it means to be an individual amongst the masses. Inspired by children's choirs, military formations, prayer sequences, urban sidewalks, and fans at European soccer games. At chashama 217 Window.

This Is Forever (December 11 - 12, 2005)
Part of Movement Research's Open Source and an adjunct mission of The True Love Project, which promises to love the world one person at a time, for one day, afternoon, hour or evening, specializing in live love and also commuting telepathically throughout the world by way of the principle of direct energetic transmission from artist to audience through the medium of love as art. At chashama's 266 West 37 Window Space.

INDIE ROCK (December 9, 2005)
Independent and experimental music with performances by Jason Cady & The Artificials, Death Mask, Fire & Flux, Progressive Dementia, Music Now Unit and Super Marimba. At The Tank at chashama 217.

FLOW (December 8, 2005)
FLOW is a periodic event that explores electronic music and live video performance curated by Jeremy Slater, featuring: North Guinea Hills + Jeremy Slater, Patrick Todd + Katherine Liberovskaya, Richard Garet + Andy Graydon, plus Dream Into Dust. At The Tank at chashama 217.

Minty Fresh (December 8, 2005)
MINTYFRESH is a stand-up comedy show with a tailored collection of up and coming comics. Using kitsch and each comic's unique style, MINTYFRESH brings a fresh and eclectic comedy experience to The Tank at chashama 217.

Contemplative Dance Practice (December 8 & 15, 2005)
Originated by Barbara Dilley, this is a structured practice that gives time and space for personal awareness and embodied movement together with other participants. Led by Cynthia Spencer and others as part of Movement Research's Open Source at The Tank at chashama 217.

CHRONICLE (December 6 & 7, 2005)
CHRONICLE combines dance, live music, projected images, and spoken word. It is four pieces put into one following four women through different personal journeys, emphasizing how they relate to each other and the outside world. At The Tank at chashama 217.

On Love (December 5, 2005)
Kathe Izzo, Love Artist, and Heidi Dorrow of the Love Everybody Movement, in dialogue around the topic of their medium, love itself. With a focus on performance making as an act of love, they ask: "What is love?" and "Does this love distinguish between art and life?" At The Tank at chashama 217.

The Quilt (December 4 - 9, 2005)
A collaboration gathering several artists for a residency in performance research incorporating the small container of the window space at 266 West 37th Street, the Tank @208 W.37th, and the street in between. Featuring: dk pan, Melanie Maar, Sakura Shimada, Yoyoyogasmana & Victor Zambrana.

Open Space (December 3 - 16, 2005)
208 West 37th Street, the hub for Open Space (a part of the Open Source Festival), becomes a cumulative installation to collect video, images and texts about Festival events from performers, audiences, critics, writers and others. Window, floor and wall space are made available for impromptu performances and activities and special scheduled participatory events.

FoHRP Photo Program at 217 Gallery (Dec.01 - 30, 2005)
Friends of Hudson River Park's Photo Program is an eight-week course taught by Curtis Willocks of the Fashion Institute of Technology, and is conducted three times a year for teenage students interested in photography. The pictures exhibited at 217 were an accumulation of all sessions to date.
www.fohrp.org

Collaboration II: CFEVA Exhibit (December 1 - 21, 2005)
The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (cfeva.org) at chashama 112 West 44th Street. Featuring the work of Mahtab Aslani, Katie Baldwin, Jill M. Bell, Berendina Buist, Susan Cunningham, Hoppi Emberson, Steven Fishman, Jill Greenberg, Songyi Kim, Christopher Hartshorne, Serge J-F Levy, Beth Livensperger, Mike Mergen, Ben Schwab, Adam Parker Smith, Bedel Tiscareno, Michael Wyatt, Laura Jean Zito.

FUSION (November 30 - December 1, 2005)
FUSION explores the collision of uptown and downtown dance, blurring the line between, and resulting in unlikely harmony. Featuring a cast of all-male choreographers ranging from current Elisa Monte dancers to ex-Ballet Hispanico dancers, current Nathan Trice performers, and back again.

Open Movement (November 29, 2005)
Open Movement, a space for improvising, happened weekly at PS122 in the 1980s and early '90s. Movement Research moves it to The Tank at chashama 217 during the Festival.

SLAM, Act 2 (November 28, 2005)
After a very successful first run, the original SLAM THEATER announces SLAM, ACT 2 - a slam of theater artists with impromptu performance and a little bit of competition. At The Tank at chashama 217 East 42nd Street.

Open Source at The Tank at 217 E.42nd (November 28 – December 18, 2005)
The Movement Research Festival 2005: Open Source is dedicated to collaborative exchange, interdisciplinary work, and dismantling usual modes of presentation, presented in numerous venues throughout the New York City area. The hub for this particular event is at The Tank at chashama 217, with special performance installations at chashama's 266 West 37th Street Window Space. The Movement Research Festival received subsidized space for the Window Space through chashama's AREA Award. The Movement Research Festival 2005 Curatorial Team includes DD Dorvillier, Margit Galanter, koosil-ja, and Michelle Nagai.

Gospel of the Harlem Renaissance (November 26, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater at 217 E.42nd Street in a holiday showing of his historical musical on the history of Harlem.

Gameboy Music Night (November 23, 2005)
A night of super hot Gameboy music featuring Bitshifter (US), Nullsleep (US) and Aonami (JP) in the last show programmed by The Tank at 208 West 37th Street before the venue was closed to performances.

ETC. (November 19, 2005)
"ETC. brings you 'THE LAB': a monthly multimedia comedy laboratory on stage that percolates with a choice selection of improvisation, sketch, video, the Web and live audience participation." At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Hello Nurse & The Rinse (November 18, 2005)
A night of indie music with Hello Nurse, a young, catchy melodic rock band based in Brooklyn, and The Rinse: "Brazen pop. Cheeky baroque. Rude Love," at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

IGP (November 18, 2005)
Improvisational Comedy Reunion comes to The Tank at 208 W.37 for one night only: alums of Harvard's IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION PLAYERS dust off their scriptless sketches in a time-honored annual tradition of reliving glory days & making new memories.

Media and the 2005 Election (November 16, 2005)
The POLITICKER, GOTHAM GAZETTE, and the DRUM MAJOR INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY join in a conversation about the role of the media in the 2005 New York City elections. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Coming Out (November 15, 2005)
Hosted by Shawn Hollenback and Allen Warnock, Coming Out shows the true-life stories about the lighter and more amusing side of coming out of the closet. Featuring quips about telling the folks, getting caught in the act and opening up to oneself. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

TRANSIT (November 15 - 28, 2005)
A site-specific dance, video and sound performance installation created by choreographer and interdisciplinary artist Eleanor Dubinsky that transformed chashama's 266 West 37th Street storefront window gallery into an interactive and international art space. Invited guest performers included César Alvarez, Lorenzo Sanguedolce, Melanie Marr, Tryst, Margit Galanter, local NYC subway buskers and others.
www.EleanorDubinsky.com

10th Anniversary Gala Benefit (November 14, 2005)
chashama holds its second annual gala benefit at Osteria Stella, 135 West 50th Street with guest artists, a raffle and silent auction.

Two Man Gentlemen Band, The Modern Kids, and Centralia (Saturdays - November 12 & 19, December 3, 2005)
Music, sketch comedy and improv at chashama 217 E.42nd Street.
www.two-man-gentlemen-band.com
www.themodernkids.com
www.centraliaonstage.com

Gospel of the Harlem Renaissance (November 11, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater at 217 E.42nd Street in a holiday showing of his historical musical on the history of Harlem.

Bootleg Islam (November 10 & 17, 2005)
Bootleg Islam is Negin Farsad's one-woman comedy about a 20-something, Iranian-American girl gallivanting around the streets of Tehran, Iran. She travels to this Middle-Eastern hotbed for a cousin's wedding and discovers how ridiculous oppression can be and how hard it is to keep a chador on. A show the Wall Street Journal calls "smart, funny and fascinating" and the Dallas News hailed as "a shining exception." At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

A Boy and His Soul (November 10, 2005)
A story of a childhood spent in Philadelphia in the 1970's, during one of the great eras of soul music, created and performed by Colman Domingo. A production by Braze LLC at chashama, 217 East 42nd Street.

PROGRESSIVE DEMENTIA, T. GRIFFIN CORRALINE, & DAVID PEARSALL (November 9, 2005)
A night of indie rock with Progressive Dementia, T. Griffin Corraline and David Pearsall at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

sample sale (November 9, 2005)
Members of the Loriet sports apparel company hold a sample sale of some of their wares at 217 E.42nd Street.

Bad Bugs Bunny (November 8, 2005)
"The program is comprised of ten suppressed cartoons that show the true history of America: Sex, Violence and Racism! None of these cartoons has been issued on commercial video tape in their complete, uncensored form. The first big attempt to rewrite the past and censor cartoons was in 1968. Eleven Warner Brothers cartoons were selected to never be shown again. Three of those cartoons are in this program in their complete, original form. I use Bugs Bunny as the icon for the greater output of Warner Brothers animation. Bugs Bunny does not appear in every cartoon. I have tried to make this an equal opportunity offensive program with cartoons insulting as many ethnic groups and sensibilities as possible." - curator Dennis Nyback. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

SLAM, Act 2 (November 7 - 28, 2005)
By SLAM Theater, Tuesdays in November. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Improvision (November 4 - 5, 2005)
Featuring Rex Graff & Justin Krebs: "A whirlwind tour of TV shows that have never been created. Two men. No script. Infinite adventures." At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Dark Nature: Part 2 (November 4 - 28, 2005)
Station Independent Projects presents Dark Nature: Part 2 featuring work that highlights the sinister side of human behavior. Artists Marc Fischer, Carla Gannis, Marc Lepson, Nina Levy, Conor McGrady and Pierre St- Jacques comment on everything from current politics to advertising to their inner life and that of others. At chashama's 112 West 44th Street Gallery. Opening reception was Friday, November 4.

Comediarock (November 3, 2005)
Featuring comedians Joshua Grosvent, Jessica Delfino, Adira Amram, Mark Says Hi, The Scratching Sheik, Stuckey and Murray, and Soce the Elemental Wizard. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Odd Jobs (November 2, 2005)
"A medical transcriptionist in West Plains, Missouri. An international prostitute in my living room. Every other day I meet someone new, doing some job I've never ever considered before and thereafter decide it just might be my calling." -from the monologue by Tara Clancy. Also featuring a short monologue by real-life orthopedic shoe salesman, Robert Hauer. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Isolations: a meditation on solitude (November 2 - 11, 2005)
Former chashama artist-in-residence Mr. Clown will be using the space to experiment during the day (with the gate up) and will perform a culminating event daily at 8pm for about an hour. At chashama's 266 W.37th Street Window venue.

Art Through Inspiration (November 1 - 30, 2005)
New works by Jeff Belpanno, perhaps including new works made as he sits in the gallery during open hours. Reception date was Thursday, November 3rd. At chashama Gallery, 217 E.42nd Street.

Diabolique & Eva Tortora (October 31, 2005)
Diabolique combines buzz-saw guitars, deep grooves, and a nasty underbelly—without taking themselves too seriously. On a bill with the fabulous Eva Tortora, who is often compared to Tori Amos, Alanis Morrisette and Joni Mitchell. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Tank Acoustic Yard Sale (October 30, 2005)
A real-live Midtown Yard Sale Bonanza featuring piles of cool donated stuff, live acoustic music, and The Tank's infamous Vodka-Lemonade Stand & Bake Sale. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

The Tank Halloween Party (October 29, 2005)
The Tank celebrates the spookiest day of the year with their third annual Halloween party, featuring musical guests DEATH MASK, TWO MAN GENTLEMEN BAND, DJ ORION, tricks and treats and more. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

William Shakespeare's Haunted Pier at Pier 25 (October 29 - 31, 2005)
A joint presentation by chashama and Manhattan Youth of The Faux-Real Theatre Company's William Shakespeare's Haunted Pier, created and directed by Mark Greenfield. An interactive Halloween event marking the final event at Pier 25 prior to the start of extensive renovations that are planned for the site.

einLab performance (October 28, 2005)
einLab's final free window performance at 112 w 44th Street (right under the national debt clock) at 112 W.44th Street.

nhebraska noise fest (October 28, 2005)
A day-long festival exploring the concept of noise, bringing NOISE to the attention of many new disciplines and bringing many new disciplines to the attention of NOISE musicians. With Music (live and installation), Visual Art, Film, Dance, Poetry and Theater at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street. Organized by KUNAL GUPTA, TRISTAN PERICH and LAUREN ROSATI.

New York Stories (October 27, 2005)
TARA CLANCY returns to The Tank with a new monologue and some friends, too. NEW YORK STORIES will leave you considering a career change or thanking God for the job you've got. Featuring UNA OSATO and a short monologue by real-life orthopedic shoe salesman, ROBERT HAUER. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Red Diaper Baby Presents... Katie Halper (October 26, 2005)
Red Diaper Baby Presents…Pat Robertson and Hugo Chavez: a love story - comedian and storyteller Katie Halper brings you dispatches from her adventures in Venezuela. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Visit Mykronesia (October 24, 2005)
A return of the native ethnic folk dances of the exotic, war-torn, one-woman nation, Mykronesia as she celebrates 7 years of sovereignty in a reprise of her celebrated turn earlier this year in chashama's OASIS 2005. This performance details her civil war, hyper-inflation and romantic relationship with the United Nations in celebration of United Nations Day in the chashama 217 E.42nd Street Window, three 12-minute sets between 1 & 2p.
www.mykronesia.com.

The Music Now! Unit & The Steve Gauci Trio (October 23, 2005)
Jazz music featuring The Music Now! Unit, led by saxophonist Ras Moshe with Matt Heyner, bass, Todd Nicholson, bass, and Jackson Krall, drums, on a bill with The Steve Gauci Trio at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

International Chiptune Resistance (October 22, 2005)
Far-flung cells of a global 8-bit coalition converge upon New York City for an unprecedented mass deployment of high-volume, low-resolution beats, melodies, and tones. Game Boys, Nintendo Entertainment Systems, and other familiar & timeless video game consoles are pushed to unforseen limits by an international all-star array of musicians including DAVID SUGAR (UK), RECEPTORS (US), BUBBLYFISH (US), OMAC (US), M-.-n (BE), GLOMAG (US), HEY KID NICE ROBOT (US), NULLSLEEP (US), and BIT SHIFTER (US), with equally stunning visuals performed by CHIKA, JOHNNY BEVERLY 1989 :: noteNdo, PARIS, and ILAN KATIN. Related tactical agendas interweave as astonishing preliminary light is shed upon the highly classified project We're The Operators, a forthcoming 8-bit Kraftwerk tribute compilation; and as focus is trained on the subversive game-engine talk show This Spartan Life (www.thisspartanlife.com), complete with random distribution of free propaganda materials. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Rocking Liberally (October 21, 2005)
Loud and liberal music for the movement where you can learn how you can support grassroots efforts to preserve Roe v. Wade & a Fair and Independent Judiciary. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Laughing Liberally (October 21, 2005)
Promoting democracy one laugh at a time with an evening of progressive punchlines. With Special guests Eugene Mirman and Maysoon Zayid and hosted by Katie Halper. Brought to you by the national political social network, Drinking Liberally at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Etc. (October 20, 2005)
etc…(Experimental Troupe Comedy) brings "The Lab": a monthly multimedia comedy laboratory on stage that percolates with a choice selection improvisation, sketch, video, the Web and live audience participation. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Coming Out (October 20, 2005)
"Coming Out" is the true life stories about the lighter and more amusing side of coming out of the closet. Featuring quips about telling the folks, getting caught in the act and opening up to oneself. Hosted by Hollenbach and Allen Warnock at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Haven Singer/Songwriter Night (October 19, 2005)
A full night of emerging talent, featuring the varied musical stylings of David Childs, Kevin Johnson, Patrick "PAT" Noth, Shana Cassidy and Ronnie Dennis. The Haven is a group of professional artists with a zest for life in New York City. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

VAUDEVILLE DELUXE (October 18, 2005)
100 minutes of short vaudeville films from 1927-1942, before the Age of Television, including such films as BROADWAY NIGHTS AND HOLLYWOOD DAYS featuring veteran vaudevillian Buster Keaton. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

The Green Scent of Pink: An Experiment in Manufactured Synaesthesia (October 16 - 23, 2005)
An installation by Miriam Songster, with scent by Christopher Brosius at chashama's 266 W. 37th Street Window venue, produced for the 2005 Fashion District Arts Festival, (October 17-23, 2005). Viewers are invited inside the installation to experience a contradictory and confounding sensory experience of color, light, and scent.
www.songster.net

Public Read-aloud (October 14 - 28, 2005)
A "participatory performance" facilitated by former chashama 40 Worth Street artist-in-residence Elia Gurna. Visitors can bring some wirting to share or choose from selections of texts and poetry provided. "Boredom is counterrevolutionary!" Wednesdays and Fridays in October 4-6pm at the chashama 112 W 44th St Gallery.

The Collection (October 13 - 30, 2005)
A play written and directed by Christina Masciotti and featuring John Hagan, Jimmie James and Anna Kohler at at 217 East 42nd. Attendance: 143

Jan Alpert's Women (October 7 - 30, 2005)
An exhibit at 217 E 42nd Street Gallery.
online art by Jan Alpert

Benefit Party (October 6, 2005)
For Theater of a Two-headed Calf. Six bands at 217 East 42nd.
www.twoheadedcalf.org/www/main.html

Currency 2005 (October 6-8 & 13-15, 2005)
Two weeks of performance art from around the world in the third edition of the Currency festival organized by Dan McKereghan. At 208 W.37th Street.
To Currency International site
To Currency 2005 image galleries

Installations by Elia Gurna & Kristen Schiele (October 5 - 29, 2005)
Visual art at the chashama 112 W 44th St Gallery.
www.kschiele.com

My Father the Genius (October 5, 2005)
Film screening of estranged father, dreamer, and visionary architect Glen Howard Small, who bequeaths his daughter the task of writing his biography. She answers instead with a provocative film about his precarious career and thorny private life. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Gospel Limerick (October 4, 2005)
Priest JOSEPH ROCCASALVO tells the story of Jesus' life in limericks - he considers Jesus to be a stand-up mystic, practitioner of the timely quip and master of the one-liner, a mind whose processes are swift and direct. Telling the Gospel stories in limericks cuts to the core of this idea, with brisk conversational language that moves the story trippingly along. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Couchworks (October 1 & 4, 2005)
"Seven Plays...Thirty Actors...One Couch" - SLANT THEATRE PROJECT presents an evening of seven short plays written for one couch. See new works by acclaimed playwrights Rachel Axler, Evan Cabnet, Marcus Gardley, Adam Knight, Adam Rapp, Theresa Rebeck, and Mat Smart. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Ad Hoc Festival (September 28 - October 2, 2005)
A five-day social marketing festival bringing together professionals and amateurs in arts, advocacy, social justice, advertising, and marketing for workshops, symposia and performances including a competition in which teams rapidly develop social marketing campaigns for local issues and organizations. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Non-Profit Network Happy Hour (September 28, 2005)
At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

CouchWorks (September 27, 2005)
"Seven Plays...Thirty Actors...One Couch" - SLANT THEATRE PROJECT presents an evening of seven short plays written for one couch. See new works by acclaimed playwrights Rachel Axler, Evan Cabnet, Marcus Gardley, Adam Knight, Adam Rapp, Theresa Rebeck, and Mat Smart. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

SLAM Theater (September 27, 2005)
The next generation of emerging playwrights and actors in impromptu performance. Playwrights bring fresh scripts, and actors perform them completely unrehearsed, to be scored by a panel of judges. The series culminates in a reading of the highest scored piece. Featured at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

MATA Composers' Petting Zoo (September 26-30, 2005)
Presented by chashama in association with MATA (Music at the Anthology, Inc.) in the 217 E.42nd Street and 112 W.44th Street windows. Private and collaborative work sessions are viewable in the Composers' Petting Zoo, a series of storefront display exhibitions of real composers at work. In these two chashama venues, MATA provides eight MATA commissionees a place to work, where the Micro-Orchestra players can meet with them throughout the week in consultations, collaborative sessions and rehearsals. Finished works are to debut October 1 & 2nd at St. Peter’s Church, 346 W. 20th St., New York, NY between 8th and 9th Aves.
www.matafestival.org

GOOD LIFE, GREAT PRICE (September 25-26, 2005)
The inspiration behind performance group IMMEDIATE MEDIUM’s newest project, GOOD LIFE, GREAT PRICE, was a recent trip to the Sears portrait studio. Along with live elements, members also presented video and photos, shot onsite at real homes, in an exploration of family and identity. Featured at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

COUCHWORKS (September 24, 2005)
"Seven Plays...Thirty Actors...One Couch" - SLANT THEATRE PROJECT presents COUCHWORKS, an evening of seven short plays written for one couch. Featuring new works by acclaimed playwrights RACHEL AXLER, EVAN CABNET, MARCUS GARDLEY, ADAM KNIGHT, ADAM RAPP, THERESA REBECK, and MAT SMART at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

PLEIADES (September 23, 2005)
Modern-day burlesque at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street, with VERONIKA SWEET, LOLA RAMONA, MAMA LOU, VARLOW, SLIM WEST, ALBERT GARZON, DALE CHANDLER and the incomparable KIRBY.

The Two Man Gentlemen Band (September 22, 2005)
The Two Man Gentlemen Band plays original, old-time, two-man music at a reasonable volume and a lively pace, while wearing suits and kazoo racks and, weather permitting, a hat. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

BOOTLEG ISLAM (September 22, 2005)
NEGIN FARSAD brings BOOTLEG ISLAM, the story of a California-raised Iranian-American girl gallivanting around the streets of Tehran, Iran where she discovers how ridiculous oppression can be, and how hard it is to keep a chador on. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

The Mormon Church Explains It All To You (September 21, 2005)
Consisting of a program of lost films found by Dennis Nyback including, For Time or Eternity, You Make The Difference excerpt, Man’s Search For Meaning , and How Do I Love Thee. Screened at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

THE HEINER MULLER ATELIER (September 19, 2005)
A presentation by The Pool of an open rehearsal of work by the East German playwright at 217 E.42nd Street. Founding members Alice Reagan, David Dalton and Erwin Maas share and present their atelier process inspired by Muller and performed by a wonderful 'pool' of actors/musicians/collaborators. "The Pool is a collective of international directors who commit to a Theatre of Necessity. We believe that a director's skills expand through an ongoing dialogue with other directors and practical investigation. In our atelier environment we value process rather than product in order to develop our craft."

GOOD LIFE, GREAT PRICE (September 18, 2005)
The inspiration behind performance group IMMEDIATE MEDIUM's newest project, GOOD LIFE, GREAT PRICE, was a recent trip to the Sears portrait studio. Along with live elements, members also presented video and photos, shot onsite at real homes, in an exploration of family and identity. Featured at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

COUCHWORKS(September 17, 2005)
"Seven Plays...Thirty Actors...One Couch" - SLANT THEATRE PROJECT presents COUCHWORKS, an evening of seven short plays written for one couch. Featuring new works by acclaimed playwrights RACHEL AXLER, EVAN CABNET, MARCUS GARDLEY, ADAM KNIGHT, ADAM RAPP, THERESA REBECK, and MAT SMART at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

AN EVENING WITH SIGNE BAUMANE: SIGNE DARES TO BARE! (September 17, 2005)
TANKFILM presents this Latvian Diva of New York Animation who reveals the best parts of her life. Shown are five films from her brand new DVD: "The Witch and The Cow", "Tiny Shoes", "Love Story", "Five F@cking Fables" and "Five Infomercials for Dentists". The rest of the show she gave a revealing talk and took daring questions from the audience - any question was to be honored - and was to provide a rare chance to ask a newly appointed member of the Academy about strange twists of fate and flowing juices of creativity. Featured at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

DISTRIBUTED ENLIGHTENMENT (September 16, 2005)
A new technology and multimedia production services company, DISTRIBUTED ENLIGHTENMENT, celebrates the launching of several projects in support of humane media at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street. Music provided by JOE VOR-TECH.

MINTYFRESH (September 15, 2005)
MINTYFRESH is a stand-up comedy show that features a tailored collection of up and coming comics mixed in with some kitsch and of course, the Wheel of Death. With BEN CHANEY, KATINA CORRAO, MIKEY COTAYO, LAURA MANNINO, GIULIA ROZZI, ALLEN WARNOCK, and BILLY WOOD. Hosted by SHAWN HOLLENBACH at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

BOOTLEG ISLAM (September 15, 2005)
NEGIN FARSAD brings you BOOTLEG ISLAM, the story of a California-raised Iranian-American girl gallivanting around the streets of Tehran, Iran where she discovers how ridiculous oppression can be, and how hard it is to keep a chador on. Featured at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

LA MEMORIA ES VAGA (September 14, 2005)
Tank comic favorite Katie Halper also makes documentary films. LA MEMORIA ES VAGA tells the story of El Valle de los Caidos, the Valley of the Fallen. Constructed after the Spanish Civil War under the pretext of reconciliation, Spain's largest monument was built by political prisoners in concentration camp conditions and came to house the tombs of Spain's two most prominent fascist leaders, Jose Primo de Rivera and Francisco Franco. Through interviews with the remaining ex-political prisoners who built the monument and current members of Spain's fascist party, this film reveals the untold story of this pharaoh like monument, shedding light on the Franco dictatorship and its legacy in Spain today. Shown at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

HELP WANTED (September 13, 2005)
Fiercely original and new autobiographical monologist JOSH LEFKOWITZ returns to The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street with his epic, comic, tour-de-force.

COUCHWORKS (September 13, 2005)
"Seven Plays...Thirty Actors...One Couch" - SLANT THEATRE PROJECT presents COUCHWORKS, an evening of seven short plays written for one couch. Featuring new works by acclaimed playwrights RACHEL AXLER, EVAN CABNET, MARCUS GARDLEY, ADAM KNIGHT, ADAM RAPP, THERESA REBECK, and MAT SMART at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

SLAM THEATER (September 13, 2005)
The next generation of emerging playwrights and actors do impromptu performance and a little bit of competing. Tuesdays in September playwrights bring fresh scripts, and actors perform them completely unrehearsed. The series will culminate in a reading of the highest scored piece.

9/11: How Do You Know What You Know? (September 11-15, 2005)
created by Darryl Hell/s6k Entertainment and presented by chashama with installation curators / attendees 7734 & Luis Colon at 266 W.37th St. Window. Featuring: Loose Change ...the most provocative 9-11 documentary known to be on the market today. Evidence is derived from news footage, scientific testimony, and most important, Americans who suffered through that tragic day. Sept.11 viewing from 8:45am - 9:11am, Sept.12 thru Sept.15 viewing from 11am to 6pm.
Go to www.s6k.com [artivism with no bounds].
email us: contact@s6k.com

excavation of (im)materiality: intimacy (September 10-19, 2005)
Viewable from 44th Street, Lindsey Lodhie's dual film loop installation will be presented at chashama 112 W.44th Street first this evening, then Tuesday - Sunday from 7:30pm until 10:30pm.

7 Plays, 30 Actors, 1 Couch (September 10, 2005)
SLANT THEATRE PROJECT presents CouchWorks, an evening of seven short plays written for one couch. See new works by acclaimed playwrights RACHEL AXLER, EVAN CABNET, MARCUS GARDLEY, ADAM KNIGHT, ADAM RAPP, THERESA REBECK, and MAT SMART at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

7 ate 9 Opening Reception (September 10-24, 2005)
An exhibit by The Tank at chashama@208 featuring new work by MELISSA AMERNICK, CASEY OPSTAD and The Tank's own DANIEL GREENFELD.

ROCKING LIBERALLY (September 9, 2005)
Loud and liberal music for the movement with performances by NAYSAYER, KOESTER and JENNIFER O'CONNOR, offering the chance to rock out and learn how you can support grassroots efforts.

Drinking Liberally (September 9, 2005)
Promoting democracy one laugh at a time, LAUGHING LIBERALLY brings DRINKING LIBERALLY, featuring CLAUDIA COGAN, BENARI POULTEN, and special guest JULIE GOLDMAN. Hosted by KATIE HALPER at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

BOOTLEG ISLAM (September 8, 2005)
NEGIN FARSAD brings BOOTLEG ISLAM, the story of a California-raised Iranian-American girl gallivanting around the streets of Tehran, Iran where she discovers how ridiculous oppression can be, and how hard it is to keep a chador on. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

HELP WANTED (Sept.7, 2005)
Fiercely original and new autobiographical monologist JOSH LEFKOWITZ debuts his epic, comic, tour-de-force at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

112 W.44th St. Gallery Exhibit (Sept.6 - 24, 2005)
An intimate exhibit of some of the works of chashama artist-in-residence and Visual Arts Director Janusz Jaworski at chashama's 112 W.44th Street gallery.

SLAM THEATER (Sept.6, 2005)
The next generation of emerging playwrights and actors do impromptu performance and a little bit of competing in SLAM THEATER. Tuesdays in September playwrights bring fresh scripts, and actors perform them completely unrehearsed. The series will culminate in a reading of the highest scored piece. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Performances (Sept.2 - 30, 2005)
Iliyan Ivanov's- AKA Rikka's- second solo exhibition at a chashama venue comes to 217 E.42nd Street with an artist's reception on September 21st.
about iliyan

Mayoroke: A Drinking Liberally Special Event (Sept.1, 2005)
Held at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Red Diaper Baby Presents (August 31, 2005)
An evening of comedy at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Circles (August 31, 2005)
A reading of the latest work by Joseph Byrne, directed by Stephen Francis, with actors Joseph Byrne and Michelle Davids. At 217 E.42nd Street. A chashama Performance Development Space Grant.

Laugh Tank (August 30, 2005)
Comedy night at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

YARD SALE BONANZA (August 28, 2005)
A real-live Midtown YARD SALE BONANZA at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street with live music, stand-up comedy, a Naughty Lemonade Stand, Surprise Bake Sale, fun junk, and more. Items ranged from 0.25 to $25. Admission was free.

Crystal Understanding & Guests (August 27, 2005)
Spaceworks at The Tank presents one of our fave experimental bands CRYSTAL UNDERSTANDING, the boy-girl duo sometimes described as electro-pop, "trippy techno outfit", or Patsy Cline meets Talking Heads on a computer. With CASSETTE & MIXEL PIXEL.

"PLEIADES" (August 26, 2005)
Strip tease gets intimate with classical mythology at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street. IXION BURLESQUE presents the Pleiades when the goddesses shed some clothes in the summer heat. With: VARLOW, SLIM WEST, RUBY VALENTINE, VERONIKA SWEET, MAMA LOU, ALBERT GARZON, DALE CHANDLER and the inimitable 'KIRBY'.

F*@k Mickey Mouse (August 23, 2005)
Film Archivist DENNIS NYBACK examines how other Hollywood animation studios reacted to the Disney juggernaut in the 1930s and 40's. Nyback's film F*@K MICKEY MOUSE focuses on three tactics of Disney's competition: Rip him off, beat him to the punch, or make vicious fun of him.

3docUmenT (August 22 - Sept.1, 2005)
Stephen Reynolds and Nisian Hughes combine the window at 217 E.42nd with the gallery walls in a 'Lazy Susan'-style carousel of daily art. What is created/displayed in the window one day, was rotated to the wall the next, culminating in a documented history of the week. Each day the window was photographed, forming the core of the exhibition. The gallery show ran for one week after the window display finished. Opening Reception on August 25, Closing Party on Sept.1. A chashama AREA Window Performance Space Grant Award.
stephensarre.blogspot.com
www.nisianhughes.com

Situation Room #2 (August 18-19, 2005)
A short film by Steve Staso, featuring Julie Atlas Muz, Ishmael Houston-Jones, Aqui, Yvonne Meier-Schmidlap, Jennifer Monson, Walter Steding, Justin James. Situation Room #2 is a situationist/conceptual film with two theoretical constructs: the belief that there are no more narratives only situations in film and the ideal that four people can change the world. The film was shot on an empty lot during the Republican National Convention in NYC in the summer of 2005.
www.bonefilm.com
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D_CYPHERNAUT (August 18, 2005)
Award winning Bronx based hip hop group D_CYPHERNAUT come to The Tank at chashama@208. A night of real MCs addressing real issues over real street symphonies.

TankFilm Shorts (August 18, 2005)
New short films from young New York filmmakers LEVI ABRINO, TARA AUTOVINO, SASHA GORDON and KATE VANDEVENDER, plus encore screenings of work from CULLEN MCGRAW and CHRISTOPHER CONFORTI. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Coalition Concert (August 16, 2005)
Music concert in support of alternatives to the current administration. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Laughing Liberally (August 16, 2005)
A monthly evening of political comedy promoting democracy one laugh at a time, hosted by Tank fave KATIE HALPER. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Laugh Tank (August 16, 2005)
A showcase of savvy sketchers, coy comics and acts-that-defy-definition, all new to The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

cooling station (August 13, 2005)
Part of "the world is our playground", an ongoing project presented outdoors at Pier 26 by chashama in association with the Hudson River Project, instigated by Despina Stamos and Wen-Shuan Yang / Modern Dance Awareness Society and created in collaboration with the dancers: Toby Billowitz, Wendy Blum, Amy Chiang, Rachel Cohen, Alicia Diaz, Sarah Godbehere, Danica Holoviak, Lynn Huang, Janusz Jaworski, Despina Stamos, Storme Sundberg, Vanessa Walters, Wen-Shuan Yang. Original sound by Kelvin Daly and Benjamin Ickies.

Gospel of the Harlem Renaissance (August 12-13, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a reprise of his play at 217 E.42nd Street.

Haven Singer / Songwriter Night (August 11, 2005)
Emerging songwriters Ronnie Dennis, Joely Pittman, Jeff Solomon, and David Childs with special guest Susan Enan perform at The Tank@chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Independent Mayoral Candidate Forum (August 10, 2005)
The Tank at chashama@208 hosts the INDEPENDENT MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM, an opportunity for Greens, Libertarian and Lesser-Known aspirants to make their case for City Hall. Moderated by JARRETT MURPHY of the Village Voice.

Somehow, We're Together (August 7 & 9, 2005)
Immediate Medium performers sing popular songs, groom one another, demonstrate wrestling poses and imitate sex positions found in instruction manuals in an original and spontaneous way each night. Somehow We're Together (SWT) combines live performance and video as it examines the everyday sacrifices that lead us to abandon our ability to love and to be loved selflessly. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

The Night plus Guests (August 6, 2005)
Formed in early 2003, the group consisted of flautist Gregory McMahon, sitar player Ami K. Dang, video artist John Hensel and Travis Johns, who plays bass and electronics. Since then The Night has since expanded into an evolving collective of several artists working towards the goal of a fluid equilibrium of sound and image in performance, installation and otherwise. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

An Evening of Experimental Sound (August 5, 2005)
Featuring Greylyng, Ben Miller / degeneration, and Ras Moshe at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Works On Paper (August 4-27, 2005)
The Tank's Summer Art Show at chashama@208, a group exhibit presenting recent works by a dozen emerging and mid-career artists from the east coast. All of the work in the exhibition falls under the broad category of works on paper, but ranges greatly in media and style from watercolor to work with transparent tape. Featuring Stacey Alickman, Daniel Arcand, Martin Bland, Marietta Hoferer, Timothy Hull, R.B. Morris III, Elisa Nadzieja, Kathleen Padden, Mu Pan, Ilene Sunshine, Tae-Eun Yoo, John Zaso.

William Coronado & Jinnine Pak (August 3-31, 2005)
William Coronado's Societal Transmogrification series and Jinnine Pak's Portraits of Women Project provide glimpses into the artists' perceptions of the temporally distinct person within the fast-paced realm of society as a whole, and within a the personal space of a person's home. Exhibited at chashama's 112 W 44th St Gallery. Reception on Saturday, August 6.
his webpage
wwwjinpak.com

Comedy Against Evil (August 3, 2005)
Solo comedian Kreisler returns to The Tank for his next round of duty in defending America by attacking those who would destroy us...namely the Bush administration. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Avant-Garde Shorts (August 2, 2005)
A collection of new, avant-garde videos including JOE: BODY ELECTRIC by Jack Beck, NO SIGNAL by Neil Needleman, a performance of IN C by Terry Riley, and the New York Premiere of CAVEPAINTINGS, a piece for double bass trio and live video playback by Jacob Richman. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Supercreator (August 2-7, 2005)
"Supercreator" Jean Loscalzo closes The False Body, a chashama Window series curated by Alice Reagan, with an installation meditation on worship, both spiritual and material at chashama@266, 266 W.37th Street.

Cilla Vee (August 1-5, 2005)
A festival of motion sculpture installations created and designed by Cilla Vee Movement Projects director Claire Elizabeth Barratt and performed by the company's members. from August 1 – August 5 in our storefront space at 217 East 42nd St. Schedule: August 1st – "BETWEEN MA AND A SOFT SPACE"; August 2nd – "GOLD LEAF"; August 3rd "CARMEN MIRANDA TROPICAL INSTALLATION"; August 4th – "HUMAN CLAY"; August 5th – "FROM THE DEEP". This event was free and available for viewing by all passersby.
www.hhproduction.org

SOMEHOW WE'RE TOGETHER (July 31, 2005)
IMMEDIATE MEDIUM combines live performance and video in an examination of the everyday sacrifices that lead us to abandon our ability to love and be loved selflessly. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

ANTI-GRAVITY (July 30, 2005)
Five remarkable performances at The Tank at chashama@208 by JAMIE ALLEN, SCOTT FITZGERALD, DJ SNIFF, SAWAKO and LUC DUBOIS in a night of experimental music.

MID-SUMMER PARTY (July 29, 2005)
The Tank's first big summer party in their temporary home at chashama@208, featuring performances by Death Mask and j.k.ross.

Three Bands, Five Dollars (July 28, 2005)
Featuring ROTTEN MILK VS. BUBBLEGUM S*!TF@(3, plus guests INSECT DELI and SAFETY PIN - 3 bands excelling in noise, electronic loops, and tiny cymbals. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

THE LAB (July 28, 2005)
ETC comes back to The Tank at chashama@208 for their monthly show, bringing twisted blends of sketches and monologues with improvisation inspired from their online laboratoryin preparation for their Fringe Festival debut.

No Ordinary Ball of Wax (July 26-31, 2005) In "No Ordinary Ball of Wax" the Chimaera collaborative builds an indoor and outdoor installation exploring the how, where, and why of…chewing gum. At 266 W.37th Street Window as part of The False Body series curated by Alice Reagan.

MEDIA THAT MATTERS FILM FESTIVAL (July 26, 2005)
MEDIARIGHTS' fifth annual film festival with 16 innovative shorts on the burning topics of today: Civic Engagement, Justice, Sustainability and more. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

KATIE HALPER (July 23, 2005)
Katie relaunches her monthly evening of insight and entertainment...this time with stories of Spain, Summer and Seduction. With special guests. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Improvisations (July 22-23, 2005)
JUSTIN KREBS and REX GRAFF reunite from across the country for a one-weekend revival of their two-man whirlwind of improvised antics, IMPROVISION...they will be joined by some of Chicago's top troupes. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

MINTYFRESH (July 21, 2005)
Some of New York's best emerging comics come to The Tank at chashama@208 for an evening of eclectic comedy and stand-up slam with special guests, a little music... and the Wheel of Death.

LAUGH TANK (July 20, 2005)
A showcase of performers new to The Tank, at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Visual art by Dominic Albo (July 19-24, 2005)
In Albo's work, shadows projected by the human form distill the language of the body to a single, ephemeral sign. At 266 W.37th Street Window as part of The False Body series curated by Alice Reagan.

OASIS 2005 (July 18 - 29, 2005)
chashama's signature festival of new performance featured over 40 choreographers and musicians in 20 minute performances with 2 weeks of performances twice a day at 217 E.42nd Street. 1st week schedule featured lunchtime dance and evening music; the 2nd week was lunchtime music with evening dance.

PERFORMING THE MIDDLE AGES (July 18, 2005)
Selections from medieval literature are performed and filmed for the "Internet Database of Medieval Performance". At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

AN EVENING OF EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC (July 17, 2005)
With TODD MERRELL & PILOTRAM in immersive, otherworldly, musical soundscapes, minimalist compositions and improvisational drones at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

THE DUGOUT (July 16, 2005)
The Brooklyn-based collective of hip-hop musicians, artists, writers, and producers in their First Annual Spades & Dominoes tournament. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

LITTLE BRAZIL (July 15, 2005)
With members of Desaparecidos, The Good Life, and Son Ambulance, Omaha's LITTLE BRAZIL showcases songs from their debut album, "You & Me" at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

SIT-DOWN (July 15-16, 2005)
Writer, Comedian, Performance Artist and New York Neo-Futurist DESIREE BURCH presents a comic romp, rage and wallow through the personal mire and mirth of existence in her piece at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

FAMILY REUNION "FUN" RAISER (July 13, 2005)
An event to raise funds for comedians STUCKEY AND MURRAY, MATT GOLDICH, JON FRIEDMAN, and ANDREW GOLDSTEIN before they head deep into The South for their FAMILY REUNION TOUR. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Human Deli (July 12-17, 2005)
A solo durational performance by Zhen Heinemann in the 266 W.37th Street Window as part of The False Body series curated by Alice Reagan.

TANKFILM SHORTS (July 12, 2005)
A night of cutting edge new films from New York independent filmmakers, including JULIA HASLETT'S "Hurt & Save" and the New York premiere of CULLEN MCGRAW'S "Gestation" at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

BANDS AGAINST BUSH (July 9, 2005)
A fundraiser of THE COALITION CONCERTS KICK-OFF presented by BANDS AGAINST BUSH. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Outside Art (July 9 - 31, 2005)
The Second Annual Outside Art Festival of Free Performances 2005 was a weekend presentation by BAM LDC and chashama in BAM Park at the corner of Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue featuring July 9 & 10: "Ha-Go-Ro-Mo" by Zeami, choreographed by Noriko Wako; July 15-17: Women's Voices/Women's Visions featuring perspectives on women's experience by men and women from choreographers Cathy Richards, Abi Sebaly, Luis Gabriel Zaragoza and spoken-word artist Lenelle N. Moise; July 21-23: Sleepless Solimnoquy from Sacred Circle Theater; July 23: Trilok Fusion in a special performance of classical Indian dance with children in traditional costumes; and July 29-31: Cirque Boom Circus Theater in a new work entitled Madness & Joy!, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. All events were free and open to the public.

Noelle Sheldon Richards (July 9, 2005)
Reading of a new work presented by Leticia Skai Young in 217 E.42nd Street.

LAUGHING LIBERALLY (July 9, 2005)
A monthly evening of political comedy promoting democracy one laugh at a time featuring The Daily Show's BOB WILTFONG, returning star BARATUNDE, and hosted by Tank fave KATIE HALPER at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

LOU AND Q (July 8, 2005)
LISA LOUTTIT and CHRIS Q. MURPHY return to The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street with some old favorites and some new tunes.

Opening Reception (July 7 - 30, 2005)
For THE RISKY BUSINESS OF IMPORT/EXPORT or HOW WE LEFT EAST LONDON AND MOVED TO NEW YORK - an exhibition of new work by painters MARK EPSTEIN, JOHN WALTER and BROOKE WYATT at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

God's Waiting Room (July 5-10)
A installation and live performance by Performance Lab 115 at the 266 W.37th Street Window as part of The False Body series curated by Alice Reagan.

Self Made Space (July 1 - 30, 2005)
Photography exhibit by Danelle Manthey: "In this project, I attempt to capture the subject's individuality as they express themselves in a visually creative manner constructing a personal statement space." In 217 E.42nd Street with a reception, Thursday, July 14, 6 - 9p.
www.mantheyphoto.com

Todd Monaghan & Ross Sheehan (July 1 - 30, 2005)
Joint exhibition by the two veteran chashama visual artists at 112 W.44th Street. Reception July 7.
www.tmnorthwood.com
www.sheehanfineart.com

THE LAB (June 30, 2005)
TC takes over The Tank for their monthly show, THE LAB, bringing twisted blends of sketches and monologues with improvisation inspired from their online comedy blog laboratory, a unique comedic revelation at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

COMEDIAROCK (June 29, 2005)
Comedians JOSHUA GROSVENT, ROB PARAVONIGN, JESSICA DELFINO, CARLA RHODES, STUCKEY & MURRAY, and BARON VAUGHN bring COMEDIAROCK to The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street for one night of biting rock comedy.

Mad Vagrants (June 28 - July 3, 2005)
An original puppet piece by Jess Krakow and Holly Ko, told a parable of giving and loss featuring elegant puppets made from discarded, trashy materials. Part of The False Body window series curated by Alice Reagan at chashama's 266 W.27th Street window venue.

Film Shorts (June 28, 2005)
A delectable selection of work from GIRARD STREET PRODUCTIONS' CHRISTOPHER DAVIS, JEFF MARCELLO and TOM VULLO - including shorts made for Project Greenlight, new episodes in the "Good Cinema" series. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

BEAT IT (June 27 - July 4, 2005)
A weeklong open performance / rehearsal by Erin McMonagle taking place in the 217 window and culminating in a grand finale July 4th at 2p, when all participants will be asked back to perform one last time together.
http://beat-it-erin.blogspot.com

HOORAY FOR EVERYTHING (June 27, 2005)
A full set of robust comedy by the above-named local improv group followed the debut screening of the eponymous mockumentary that won glowing reviews at this year's Beverly Hills Film Festival. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street. Attendance: 53.

water 2 (June 25-26, 2005)
A movement installation by HUMAN KINETICS Movement Theater, Artistic Director: Yana Schnitzler at Pier 25; part of chashama's OUTSIDE/ART Festival.

CRYSTAL UNDERSTANDING (June 24, 2005)
Boy-girl duo plays a lo-fi version of synth-pop drawing from classic soul to avant-garde noise improvisation. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

AN INQUIRY INTO HUMAN UNDERSTANDING (June 23, 2005)
Actor-writer-comedian TIM ELLIS ponders the big questions while sweating the small stuff in a collection of hilarious discourses on the anxiety of the mundane. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Inside / Out (June 21 - 30, 2005)
Laura Barnett and Sandra Spannan join forces in creating and activating chashama's window performance / installation space in the window space of 112 W.44th Street -back in the Times Square area.

mini-JUXTO (June 21-26, 2005)
A dance trio by choreographer Kathleen Dyer in the 266 W.37th Street Window as part of The False Body series curated by Alice Reagan.

The Ninja Project: "Key Elements" (June 20 - 22, 2005)
The story of the Ninja living in the shadows of 16th century Japan by Team Takahashi at 217 E.42nd Street. Made possible, in part, through the sponsorship of The Field with funding from Meet The Composer's Creative Connection. This program has been funded in part through Meet the Composer’s Creative Connections Program with the support of ASCAP Foundation, Copland Fund, Ford Foundation, Jerome Foundation, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, Virgil Thomson Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
www.teamtakahashi.com

THE DUGOUT (June 18, 2005)
A Brooklyn-based collective of hip-hop musicians, artists, writers, and producers. This fiery group of childhood friends took a break from their packed-out Brooklyn Loft Series to make a special appearance at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

COMEDY AGAINST EVIL (June 15, 2005)
An evening of Political Absurdism and unrestricted freedom of speech from some of America's brightest comic minds, featuring JEFF KREISLER. At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

Dolly Venus (June 14-19, 2005)
Visual art and photographs by Kim Bach in the 266 W.37th Street Window as part of The False Body series curated by Alice Reagan.

LAUGH TANK (June 14, 2005)
Entropic improvisers, savvy sketchers and acts-that-defy-definition At The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street, including the comedic stylings of SEAN CRESPO, TOM PADOVANO, CAROLYN CASTIGLIA, and ASHLEY STRAND. Hosted by DAVE SCHUCHINKSI.

Bou Bou Tehran (June 9 - 18, 2005)
A work-in-progress by Maryam Mehrjui with public improvisations at the window and a public showing on the 18th. At 217 E.42nd Street.

Puppet animation films (June 7-12, 2005)
A film installation by Dennis Nyback in the 266 W.37th Street Window as part of The False Body series curated by Alice Reagan.

did you hear the one about the performance artist who... (June 7, 2005)
An after-work promotional event at 217 E 42 Street for the Currency 2005 International Festival of Performance running in October at 208 W.37th Street. Performances by artistic director Anita Durst, festival director Dan McKereghan and Currency alumnus Peter Grzybowski.

Bastards of Utopia (June 7, 2005)
A TankFilm Work-In-Progress screened at The Tank at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.

New Kingdoms (June 1 - 25, 2005)
Featuring paintings and fabric-based sculpture. During exhibition hours the artist Mio Shirai was stationed at the Gallery with table laden with sewing equipment and additional supplies. Viewers were able to participate with the artist in the creation of flags and other images reflecting individual, imaginary and internal realms as opposed nationalist or imperial uses. Reception June 8. At chashama 217 Gallery.

Orquidea Dance (May 30 - Jun.3, 2005)
A group window performance pulled from conversation, research, recollection, and relationships, women who are peers and friends share the space to communicate inspired movement.

Gospel of the Harlem Renaissance (May 22 & 27-28, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a revival of his play at 217 E.42nd Street.

Circles (May 24, 2005)
A reading of Joseph Byrne's latest work at 217 E.42nd Street. With a brief Q&A session and refreshments afterwards.

Museum of Dreams (May 19 - 22, 2005)
A Proto-type Theater production presented at 208 W.37th Street in association with Outside/Input (a program of The Ontological-Hysteric Theater). Made possible through an AREA Award from chashama and with support from the Katherine Dalglish Foundation, the Nancy Quinn Fund of ART/NY and from numerous individuals.

Parallel Exit benefit (May 14, 2005)
Held at 217 E.42nd Street for their upcoming production THIS WAY THAT WAY.

House (May 13, 2005)
A fundraiser and reading for Canta (Chanta) Entertainment of a new play by David Bromley. At 217 E.42nd Street.
www.cantaentertainment.com

The Collection (May 12, 2005)
Couture bridal gown designer and self-proclaimed "fluting queen", Anna, is thrust into the legal battle of her life when an ex-boss tries to steal away her creations. With Anna Kohler, Jean Brassard and Jimmie James. Written and Directed by Christina Masciotti. At 217 E.42nd Street.

PORCH PLAYS (May 6 - 8, 2005)
Three floors and three plays from which to choose your own adventure experience: Utica Forever by Sam Forman with Sturgis Adams and John Forest; The Container by Emily Conbere with Billy Lane and Stacy Rock; The Diver by Rachel Wilson with Marc Gettis, Mary Ellen Hostak, Matthew Hostak and Lindsay Torrey. Created and directed by Larissa Lury. Made possible by chashama through the A.R.E.A. Original Works Series Award. At 208 W.37th Street.

The America Project (May 5 - 28, 2005)
An exhibition of paintings by Amy Sinclair in the 217 Gallery. Reception on May 11.

She Who Burns at chashama 29-09 Queens Plaza North
(Apr.27 - May 16, 2005)
chashama's inaugural presentation of She Who Burns by the Concrete Temple Theatre Company, is a new transgender play about identity in the 21st century, with music by RM Philippi and freely adapted from Leonid Andreyev's tragic comedy, "He Who Gets Slapped." Set in a circus, it incorporates circus acts, burlesque and a vast array of gender bending as it tells the story of a popular NFL football star who quits football and becomes a transgender female fire-eater in a traveling circus.
www.ConcreteTempleTheatre.com

Embracing the Undertoad (Apr.26 - May 7, 2005)
In this production of "Embracing the Undertoad" by This Woman's Work Theatre Company, 3 women struggle for love, peace and safe passage in a full-length play by award-winning New York City playwright, Robin Rice Lichtig.
This Womans Work Theatre

Transmission - 42nd Street (Apr.18 - 24, 2005)
A 217 store front multi-media installation which looks at the effects of media technology on communication by presenting an interpolation of the history and development of media technology and media documentation of the installation's specific location, New York City.
  Labtest is a collaboration of artists based in the Czech republic, the United Arab Emerites, and the US. The project is directed by Stephen Dirkes and Peter Bill. Closing reception held on April 23 in conjunction with reception for "Conversations" exhibit.
Labtest's webpage

Centralia (Apr.16, 2005)
Three acts on one bill: Centralia- Matt Higgins, Jay Rhoderick, Kevin Scott; MEAT- Elizabeth Ellis, Reggan Holland, Becky Poole and Livia Scott; and Afterglow with DJs.
www.centraliaonstage.com
www.funnymeat.com

An Olive on the Seder Plate (Apr.15 & 17, 2005)
A multimedia performance exploring how progressive Jews wrestle with the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The show challenges the policies behind the occupation as it consistently approaches the issues from multiple perspectives, and addresses Jewish concerns of anti-Semitism.
www.libertycabbage.org/promo.html

Harlem Gospel (Apr.13, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a revival of his play at 217.

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors (Apr.12 & 14, 2005)
A One Armed Man production by Sanctuary: Playwrights Theatre, directed by Sherri Kronfeld, written by Adam Klasfeld and featuring Donna Abraham, Nick Choksi*, Michael De Nola, Michelle Dingoor, and Mark Lane at 217.
*AEA

Figure 8 (Apr.8 - 10, 2005)
A new play written & directed by Mark A. Robertson, produced by Elizabeth Dominguez & Elizabeth Malone, and featuring Andrew Schneider, Elizabeth Dominguez, Elizabeth Malone, & Frank Mihelich at 217.

Conversations - A Painting Dialogue (Apr.5 - 24, 2005)
Exhibition of abstract works at 217 East 42nd Street by Mark Stone and Mark Wiener, punctuated by text and video excerpt of discussions between these two former chashama artists-in-residence. Reception for the artists, Saturday, April 23rd, 3-7 PM.
www.resolve40.com

Sharing the Waves @128 W 31st Street (Apr.5 - 24, 2005)
An exhibit of paintings by Noriko Wako at chashama's short-term venue, 128 W 31st Street. With Artists' Reception Thursday, April 7th, 6-9 pm, live music by Saco Yasuma, Alto Sax and Kali Z. Fasteau, Soprano Sax, Percussion & Ney Flute.

Harlem Gospel (Mar.25-26 & Apr.2, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in a revival of his play at 217.

Hatchet Man (Mar.22, 2005)
Staged reading at 217 E.42nd Street of an original screenplay and dark comedy by Kerry Douglas Dye and Jordan Hoffman, the makers of "Ultrachrist!".

THE MOTHER (Mar.19-20, 2005)
presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
She has been asleep for a long time.
But, now she is awake.
What will Mother Africa say when she meets her children in America?

"If My Old Bones Could Speak..." (Mar.19-20, 2005)
presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
Secrets can tear a family apart.
It will take the strength of goddess Maat to bring them together.
But before she can help, she has to learn from them.

"...a matter of choice" (March 16 - April 9, 2005)
Partial Comfort Productions presents a new play by Chad Beckim and directed by John Gould Rubin at chashama, 208 W.37th Street.
Featuring: Chris Chalk, Sharon Freedman*, Sarah Hayon, Nyambi Nyambi, Molly Pearson, Jeremy Strong, John Summerour*
*Appears Courtesty of AEA.

707 Pine (Mar.16, 2005)
A new play by Deron Bos and directed by Kip Fagan
Featuring: Colleen Werthmann, Nicholas Webber, Kristen Kosmas, Larissa Tokmakov, Amelia Rose Zirin-Brown, Annie McNamara, James Stanley, Hilary Ketchum, David Brooks, Alfredo Narciso, Jeremy Schwartz, Judah Stevenson, Lia Aprile, and Harry Hogan.
>>This workshop was made possible by chashama through the A.R.E.A. Original Works Series Award.

Liberty and Cruise Ship: a study in revolution. (Mar.7, 2005)
A new musico-theatrical work by Alec Duffy and Ensemble, set on a cruise ship and performed at 208 W.37th Street.
The cast: Arthur Aulisi, B. Brian Argotsinger, Matt Borgmeyer, Belen Cortizo, Jason Dot Craig, Sarah Engelke, Flora Rodriguez, Eugene Rohrer, Alex Smith, Jamie Smith, Amy Laird Webb, Marshall York and Leo Zelig.
>>This workshop was made possible by chashama through the A.R.E.A. Original Works Series Award.

Monumental @128 W 31st Street (Mar.4-28, 2005)
The first of two exhibitions during chashama's brief tenancy in the west side space. "Monumental" encompassed eight of Puri's recent paintings. Many of these large paintings have never been exhibited due to their sheer size.
Reception held on Tuesday, March 22, 6-8 pm
www.antoniopuri.com

Photography Exhibit by Tony Dougherty (Mar.1, 2005)
A month-long exhibit with numerous days open to the public supplementing the by-appointment method of exhibition at the Gallery space at 217 E.42nd. Opening party on March 15.
www.retrostockphoto.com/tonyd

The Devil's Nest at 217 Window (Mar.1, 2005)
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

Stanley (2005) (Feb.28, 2005)
Stanley (2005) is a contemporary riff on the character of Stanley Kowalski from Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, written and directd by Lisa D'Amour for solo performance by her brother Todd D'Amour. At 217.

For The Love of My Black Woman (Feb.26, 2005)
Titus Walker directs two showings of his acclaimed play with the Ujamaa Black Theater at 217 E.42nd.

Reception / Party for 40 Worth Artists (Feb.23, 2005)
The last official gathering of the 40 Worth artists of 2004 at the Gallery space at 217.

The Devil's Nest at 217 Window (Feb.22, 2005)
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

"If My Old Bones Could Speak..." (Feb.18-20, 2005)
presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
Secrets can tear a family apart.
It will take the strength of goddess Maat to bring them together.
But before she can help, she has to learn from them.

THE MOTHER (Feb.18-20, 2005)

presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
She has been asleep for a long time.
But, now she is awake.
What will Mother Africa say when she meets her children in America?

V-day New York 2005 (Feb.16 - 17, 2005)
Cheryl King directs Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" at chashama 217.
>>Feb 16 show featured Eve's monologue for transsexuals:
"They Beat the Girl out of me...or so they tried"
Cast: Jane Aquilina, Ify Amobi, Laura Daniel, Susan Ferrara, Valerie Gilbert, Jen/ed, Cheryl King, Donna Klimek, Valerie Laury, Bianca Leigh, Susan Little, Gabrielle Maisels, Kate Rosenquist, Libby Skala, Fiona Walsh.
>>Feb 17 show featured:
"The Memory of Her Face" with dancer Tasha Antulov.
Cast: Tasha Antulov, Joyia Bradley, Yvonne Brechbuhler, Alison Bristow, Hilary Chaplain, Arlene Dollard, Hilda Guttormsen, Norell Hall, Valerie Kanofsky, Gina Kim, Cheryl King, Gina Ojile, Taylor Ray, Ellen Rosenberg, Jan Rudd.
Both shows were followed by receptions in the chashama space.

The Devil's Nest at 217 Window (Feb.15, 2005)
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

One More Kiss at 217 Window (Feb.15, 2005)
Catherine Hourihan and Tilt Performance (Robert Tunstel, Shizu Homma and Catherine Hourihan) enact a short tale of love in a cold climate in honor of Valentine's Day.

Love Me (Feb.13 - 14, 2005)
A musical showcase featuring graduates of the University of Oklahoma A. Max Weitzenhoffer Department of Musical Theater.

Another Session (Feb.12, 2005)
Presented by the Voyeur Theater Ensemble at chashama 217 E.42nd Street, Joachim Schamberger directs Edward Ficklin's new opera, "Another Session", featuring acclaimed vocalists Derrick Ballard, Alayne Faraone, and Rachel Carter, accompanied by pianist Elaine Rinaldi and visualist Melissa Ulto. With special thanks to Fractured Atlas for their assistance in this project.
www.voyeurensemble.com
info@voyeurensemble.com

Artists's Reception for scrapworm (Feb.12, 2005)
chashama artist-in-residence scrapworm hosts a reception for her installation on the third floor mezzanine of the Food Court at 234 West 42nd Street.

The Devil's Nest at 217 Window (Feb.8, 2005)
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

A L C E S T I S (Feb.4-5 & 7-8, 2005)
The play by Euripides as translated by Ted Hughes is directed by Alice Reagan as a work-in-progress at 217. With production design by Peter Ksander and sound design by Mark Valadez.
Featuring: Justin Badger, Dave Edson, Catherine Friesen, Marty Keiser, Rebecca Lingafelter, Elena Mulroney, Daena Marie Riddick and Rachel Schwartz.

The Devil's Nest at 217 Window (Feb.1, 2005)
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

The Maginot Line (Jan.27-30, 2005)
presented by chashama
Ashley Davidson directs a play by Emmett Loverde for Aim High Productions at 217.
Proceeds from the show to benefit the Lupus Foundation of NYC.

"If My Old Bones Could Speak..." (Jan.22-23, 2005)
presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
Secrets can tear a family apart.
It will take the strength of goddess Maat to bring them together.
But before she can help, she has to learn from them.

THE MOTHER (Jan.22-23, 2005)
presented by The Afrikan Women's Repertory at chashama.
She has been asleep for a long time.
But, now she is awake.
What will Mother Africa say when she meets her children in America?

Takashio Hisayasu - Visual Art, Performance and Music at 217 Window (Jan.19-21, 2005)
Japanese Artist Takashio Hisayasu presents a multimedia experience for three days on the window stage of 217 E.42nd Street. All three events free and open to the public:
Jan.21, "Carving Live"
Sculptor: Hisayasu Takashio
Music: Marianne, a Japanese art space jam trio from Brooklyn NY-
Takuya Nakamura on trumpet, moog, laptop & effects
Satoru Ito on guitar, shamisen, taisho, koto & effects
Tadayuki Hirano on drums, guitar & effects.
Jan.20, "Mouth Full of Earth"
Dancer: Kathi Von Koerber
Music: Allan Kushan
Jan.19, "Total Eclipse"
Painter: Naoki Iwakawa
Music: Tim Wright
Film: Jay Eckardt
shiotakashio@hotmail.com

The Devil's Nest at 217 Window (Jan.18, 2005)
Twisted stories and drunken voices of frustrated, down on their luck, Eastern European immigrants as heard by Ella Veres, a genuine Transylvanian stuck bar-tending in a watering hole in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ella's one-woman monologue performance broadcast to 42nd street.
www.ellaveres.com

Centralia at 217 E.42 (Jan.15, 2005)
Centralia (Matt Higgins, Jay Rhoderick, Kevin Scott and musical talent Josh Sitron) – veterans of New York improvisation return to Chashama Theater on a shared bill with the sketch comedy troupe, The Royal We (Lauren Antler, Becca Greene, Matt Johnson, Jerry Miller, Will Nunziata, directed by Kevin Scott) and Afterglow with DJs.
www.centraliaonstage.com
www.theroyalwe.org

For The Love of My Black Woman at 217 E.42nd (Jan.14, 2005)
Titus Walker directs the Ujamaa Black Theater in an encore production of his acclaimed play.

Crazy Afternoon Show at 217 E.42 (Jan.10, 2005)
Choreographer Chris Elam of Misnomer Dance Co., presented Tin Man, Maggie & George, and a sneak preview from Toes of a Snail for the APAP festival at 217. Featured dancers: Brynne Billingsley, Abbey Dehnert, Chris Elam, Jenn Harmer, Dorian Nuskind-Oder and Adam Scher. Original music composed and mixed by Rob Erickson.
www.misnomer.org

K.I. from "Crime" at 208 W.37th (Jan.05 - 30, 2005)
A presentation by The Foundry Theatre in association with Baryshnikov Dance Foundation and chashama, conceived and directed by Kama Ginkas, and adapted from Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment" by Daniil Gink. A production of Moscow New Generation Theatre, performed by OKSANA MYSINA and featuring Elizabeth Boiko, Bridget Clark and Eugene Vovk.
www.thefoundrytheatre.org

Lighting on the Cheap at 217 E.42 (Jan.05, 2005)
  Janusz Jaworski of chashama hosts a seminar on the basics of lighting for performance, using equipment that can be found at MFTA, hardware stores or on the streets. Includes information on general lighting and aesthetics, building lighting packages and cues.
  Janusz Jaworksi has lit dance and theater performances at Williamsburg AtNexus, Joyce SoHo, La Mama, ETC and NYC Fringe Festival among others.

FoHRP Photo Program at 217 Gallery (Dec.16, 2004 - Jan.17, 2005)
Friends of Hudson River Park's Photo Program is an eight-week course taught by Curtis Willocks of the Fashion Institute of Technology, and is conducted three times a year for teenage students interested in photography. The pictures exhibited at 217 were an accumulation of all sessions to date.
www.fohrp.org