Plains Art Museum in Fargo -- August 28, 2008

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Plains Art Museum in Fargo -- August 28, 2008

L.I.V.E. 2008
Friday, Sept. 12, 8 pm - Midnight
L.I.V.E. (Listening Integrated Visual Experience) is an annual celebration of electronic music and new art media. Come and experience the sights and sounds, enjoy a beverage, and bring your curiosity.

FREE! All ages event. Cash bar available for 21 and older. $3 donations encouraged.

Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
L.I.V.E. LECTURE - HENRY GWIAZDA PRESENTS . . . Henry Gwiazda, renowned local new media artist, musician, and professor of music, presents a snapshot of art being created around the world by artists using technology as their medium and often as their tool for exhibiting their work. FREE!

Friday, Sept. 12, 6 - 8 pm
CIRCUIT BENDING WITH BEATRIX* JAR
Circuit bending gives recycled toys a new life as unique new musical instruments. A direct result of experimentation and play, circuit bending requires very little technical know-how to get started, giving everyone the opportunity to experience making electronic music, young or old.

Youth (12+) and Adult. $22 nonmembers / $20 members
Note: Participants must provide battery powered sound toys and extra batteries for bending. Sign up here.
MUSICIANS:
BEATRIX* JAR (Minneapolis, MN)
THE PUSH (Minneapolis, MN)
KENDALL STATION (Minneapolis, MN)
TURBODAZE (Sioux Falls, SD)
LAVA-PROOF BOOTS (Fargo, ND)

VISUAL ARTISTS:
HENRY GWIAZDA
BRENT BRANIFF
PAUL SOBCZAK
NATE BOOTH


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Studio Crawl Preview
August 7, 2008 - October 5, 2008

©Dale Cook Preview the work of more than 40 artists who will showcase their work at 36 studios during the FM Visual Artists Studio Crawl October 4 and 5.

Studio Crawl maps are available at Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Av. N., at www.fmva.us, at area businesses and from the participating artists.

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