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I hardly know where to begin with how wonderful Arcadia was. .. It was one of those nights that transcends time - exists outside of time in this particularly mysterious and wonderful New York way. It reminded me of why we live here in the first place. An evening of creative people expressing themselves in a multitude of exciting and surprising ways. There was a positive energy in the room that I haven't felt in a New York club in ages.
A bit of background: the event was conceived and curated entirely through The Motherboards which is the virtual incarnation of the club Mother and The Jackie Factory. Anybody who remembers Mother and Jackie 60 will know what I'm talking about. (Also I'm realizing that I have been stupidly failing to make it to the Cabaret Magique at Chez Es Saada. I think I'm going to have to start planning my nightlife a little more carefully. Conscientiously.
The concept was that each act would perform a piece that was based on one of the Major Arcana of the Tarot.
So many of the acts were so good that I hardly know where to begin... There was great hosting by Jade Barbee, a clever dance/performance piece by Sulai Lopez & a friend, an elegant and beautiful dance piece by Sarah Vasilas, amazing musical performances from Velocity Chyaldd of the band Vulgaras and the stunning Taylor Mac. Performance art and poetry from downtown legends like Bobby Miller and Hattie Hathaway. It just went on & on & on, three great sets of performances complete with an audience that was also in fantastical dress.
This is why we live in NYC. This is the new, old nyc. This is the spirit that some places have forgotten. And it reminded me, more than anything, that art & magic happen only from the heart and cannot be forced. And the power of the imagination to transform is infinite. Dig it...