Beacon Event (2007)
Choreography: Merce Cunningham. Musicians: David Behrman, John King, Takehisa Kosugi, Christian Wolff.
Costumes: Anna Finke. Pictured dancers: Emma Desjardins, Koji Mizuta. Photo by Anna Finke.
Known for his compelling collaborations with both visual artists and composers, Merce Cunningham will choreograph eight signature, site-specific Beacon Events within the vast spaces of the museum. Each weekend’s performance by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, staged in individual galleries of Dia:Beacon, will be coupled with specifically developed scores for Beacon Events. May’s Beacon Event will engage Bruce Nauman’s work; July’s performances will take place in the gallery devoted to the work of Richard Serra.
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May programming:
 Sunday, May 18
at 2pm (sold out), and 4:30pm (sold out)
MCDC Musicians In Conversation
Monday, May 12, 2008, 2—3pm
With David Behrman, Miguel Frasconi, Marina Rosenfeld, and Richard Teitelbaum. Moderated by MCDC’s Sound Engineer and Music Coordinator Stephan Moore.
Free with museum admission.
John Cage Reading Room: Work With Words
Sunday, May 18—26, 2008, 11am—6pm
A presentation consisting of various items that relate to Cage's work with words, including publications (books, essays, magazine articles), selected art works that make use of language (such as "Not Wanting to Say Anything About Marcel," and pages from the John Cage/Lois Long "Mushroom Book”) and archival materials (original manuscripts and sketches) relating to the exhibited works. Selected by Laura Kuhn, Director of the John Cage Trust at Bard College. In conjunction with the exhibition, an array of materials (audio, video, and print) will be available for sale in the Dia:Beacon Bookshop. Sunday, May 18--Monday, May 26. Dia:Beacon Bookshop Library. Open during regular museum hours, 11am--6pm, Thursday--Monday.
Free with museum admission.
Family Day at Dia:Beacon
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 12pm
In conjunction with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company’s residency at Dia:Beacon, MCDC’s Educational Department will partner with Dia’s educational program to provide movement-based tours of various artworks in the museum. Participants will create their own simple dance “events” based on their observations. Children ages 6 and above are encouraged to attend and must be accompanied by an adult.
Free with museum admission. Reservations are suggested, 845 440 0100 x33
July performances:
Saturday, July 5 at 2pm
Sunday, July 6 at 2pm and 4:30pm.
Dia member advance ticket purchase beginning April 30 by phoning 845 440-0100 x45.
Become a Dia member or renew your membership.
General tickets will be available for purchase online beginning May 30.
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