Squaring the Circle, 175th Street and Pearblossom Highway, Llano CA, Thursday- Monday Performances on 100 Birthday: Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 1 PM – 6 PM
30 ARTISTS, A ONE-DAY EVENT AT THE SITE OF THE FORMER LLANO DEL RIO COLONY IN HONOR OF ITS CENTENNIAL.
30 ARTISTS, A ONE-DAY EVENT AT THE SITE OF THE FORMER LLANO DEL RIO COLONY IN HONOR OF ITS CENTENNIAL.
Craftswoman House and Hinterculture present Squaring the Circle: Llano del Rio Centennial an interdisciplinary arts event on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 from 1 pm to 6pm with site specific installations and performances on view to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Llano del Rio Cooperative Colony.
The event includes installations by Jessica Cowley & Lyra Kilston, Karyl Newman, Minna Philips, Michelle Rozic, and Stacey Spiegel.
Performances by the LA Art Girls, Olivia de Haulleville, Rachel Finkelstein, Kate Hoffman, Jennifer from JC Penney, Elizabeth Leister, Opera del Espacio, Linda Ravenswood, the Semi-Tropic Spiritualists, Leora Wien, and Suarez Dance Theater.
Film screenings by Judy Branfman and Mady Schutzman.
And a historical interpretive center created by Dr. Dydia DeLyser and Paul Greenstein, who is co-author of the book “Bread and Hyacinths: The Rise and Fall of Utopian Los Angeles.”
The event will be held at the ruins of the Llano del Rio Colony. Parking available at the intersection of Pearblossom Highway (Route 138) and 175th Street (enter from 175th St)
It’s a short walk to the site, and shuttle service will also be provided to take visitors to the Llano Silo that will serve as the Squaring the Circle Outpost for information, maps and water.
Squaring the Circle begins at 1pm and will run through 6pm, with performances planned throughout the day. Visitors will be able to navigate the space viewing and interacting with performances and installations, learning about the history of the colony, and experiencing the surrounding terrain.
Safety tips for travel in the desert:
*Bring water and a hat and lots of sunscreen.
*Wear walking (hiking/closed toe) shoes and pants that cover your legs.
*Have a small jacket with you. It’s been hot, but the wind picks up in the evening and it can get very chilly.
*You may wish to bring a folding chair.
*Keep an eye out for snakes and wildlife.
*Ants in your pants if you stand on their colony.
*No alcohol.
*No smoking or open flames.
*Please dispose of any litter properly, and respect the land.
*Everyone participating and attending agrees to abide by our Civility Clause to ensure that the event remains respectful to the history and land of Llano del Rio, nearby residents of Llano, and participants and visitors to the event. Email us for more information: cindyrehm@gmail.com
A podcast that features historical information, sound art, narrative works, and interviews about Llano del Rio is available for download at:
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