Marble Lounge at the New DIA, Thursday, March 20, 2008

Music
Marble Lounge

Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

DIA Prentis Court (enter off of John R Street)

Experimental. Thought provoking. Edgy. Loungy.

Thursday, March 20th, marks the debut of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ new late-night experience—the Marble Lounge. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., get to the DIA and lose yourself in the performance art of Hamtramck artist Jeff Karolski, space rock from the band Paik, and steady mixes from DJ Ben Blackwell!


Jeff Karolski

Kicking off the opening Thursday night is performance artist Jeff Karolski, who refers to his work as “half two-dimensional, half performance/sculpture.” Originally attracted to the cassette recorder as a way to preserve elusive memories, he combines his interest in recorded and manufactured sound with performance and interactive processes that often involve his own body. In the manner of scientific experimentation, he applies the sculptural sensibilities from his art academy training with the expanding possibilities of technology. He is best known for integrating everyday objects (fish tanks, electric saws, ice) and electronics to create live site-specific, performance oriented sound sculpture. Karolski has been commissioned to create a piece for the opening of the Marble Lounge.


Paik

Live music by Detroit’s own critically acclaimed space rock, sonic stars Paik is also part of the very first late-night Thursday. Their live shows, which All Music Review calls “nearly legendary,” mix surreal sounds with filmscapes, light shows, mirrors and smoke to create something that’s as much lived in as listened to.


DJ Ben Beverly

DJ Ben Beverly will also be on hand to spin tunes and keep things moving through the night.


18 & Over
Tickets are $10 at the door.
Cocktails and food are available.

Address
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48202
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Hours
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Fridays 10 a.m.—10 p.m.
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