On Saturday May 17, 2003, AS220 will host its 9th Annual Fools Ball. Fools Ball #9 promises to be better than ever. We will not only be using our building at 115 Empire Street but, thanks to Trinity's generosity, we will be partying double at the Citizens Bank building just up the street. It's a Double House Party and the theme this year is Babylon! It's sure to bring out the sin in even the most straight laced. This event has become the party of the year.
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The Fools Ball on Saturday May 17th will be THE party of the year. It will begin at 7pm with an elegant cocktail party with light entertainment at the Citizens Bank Building. Then at 9pm we open the AS220 Cafe and performance space. The carnival games will open, the prizes will be shown and the debauchery will begin. There will be 2 full bars, 2 dance floors, 4 goofy games and we guarantee a good time will be had by all.
AS220 is the living, breathing heart of the Rhode Island arts community,
and this community is on display at every Fools Ball.With 12 programs
serving 9,500 artists, 5,000 children, over 25,600 attendees annually,
10 staff members and 21 resident artists, AS220 relies on community
participation in everything it does. As we move on through the planning
stages of Fools Ball #9, we hope that we can count on you to support
AS220 and its programs.
A Week-Long Party
Fools Week events begin on Sunday, May 11th and continue right up to the evening of Fools Ball on May 17th.
Sunday, May 11, 2003
9pm Vapor Attack, Vincebus Eruptum, Four Horse
Guy rock, which some of the chicks love. A night of Providence's version of classic rock. This is metal, this is wall of noise. This is frustrating, loud and gross.
Monday, May 12, 2003
9pm Floor Three Presents: $6
Spogga, Sayaka Starlite, <tfo>, Ms. Emphatica, Joe Beats, I Love You and I Miss You, Reverser, Matt Obert and so much more Third Floor AS220 residents expose their wild array of talents.
10:30pm TV220: free
Local film and videomakers showcase, Cox Interconnect channel A.
Tuesday, May 13, 2003
12-2pm Lunchtime Music Series: Alec K. Redfearn: free
Avant-garde accordian. http://www.aleckredfearn.com
9pm Fern Knight, Adrian Crowley and The Eyesores: $6
Adrian Crowley, self-taught guitarist, sings disparate songs with a deep, gentle voice, and writes touching ballads with a sensitive flair. Somewhat reminiscent of Nick drake, Red House Painters, Simon Joyner and/or Palace, Crowley draws his own intricate spell, choosing subtlety and eloquence over cheap dramatics. Fern Knight, Margie Wienk on cello/accoustic guitar/vocals, Alec K. Redfearn on accordian, Matt McLaren on drums, Sara Stalnaker on cello and Jeff Knoch on Farfisa. The Eyesores, a plateful of minimalism, tango, noise, cabaret music, Eastern European influenced swamp-rock and Film Noir jazz. Upstairs Gallery, second floor. http://www.fernknight.com
9pm Armageddon Presents: Kylesa, Breather Resist, Earth Died Screaming, Contempt For Humanity $6
Kylesa (female fronted, heavy hardcore on Prank Records), Breather Resist (heavy hardcore, soon on Deathwish Records), Earth Died Screaming (heavy crust from Boston), Contempt For Humanity (newest addition to Providence promise to be a Dischargy and Swedish hardcore influenced surprise).
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
12-2pm Lunchtime Music Series: Jason Pontius: Free
Operating light machinery for you. http://www.ponti.us
5-8pm Broad Street Studio Presents: free
AS220's youth side project is putting together this multi-media showcase, music, art, spoken word and much more. Come to learn about the Broad Street Studio and maybe you will want to get involved. For more information, call either 831.9327 or 467.0701
9pm Plymouth Rock, Maria Ventura, I Love You And I Miss You and Havanrama: $6
Plymouth Rock, the happiest goddamn band in Providence!! Maria Ventura, that cute prodigy, with a voice that denies her age and The Vitatonics, with such noted musicians as Geoff Griffin, Alec K. Redfearn and Joel Thibodeau. Know that guy that makes wire drawings? He makes music too! And he is nice! Probably the goddamn nicest guy in Providence, to prove it the name of his music project is "I Love You and I Miss You". Havanarama, hot pop with that Central American edge.
Thursday, May 15, 2003
12-2pm Lunchtime Music Series: Margie Wienk and Special Guests, aka Gang of Squirrels: free
Strings, things, drums, machines, who the hell knows...
5-9pm Gallery Night: free
New art from John Kotula, Catherine Norris, Karen Anderson and Barrett Brobisky. Also in the Upstairs Gallery is a drawing show with work from more than twenty-five local artists, all drawings are $100, $50 goes to AS220 to help support general programming. Come and see the art, spend your hard earned money for a good cause.
9:30pm QMS #11: $4
Green Crown, Jerimoth Hill String Band. Upstairs Gallery, second floor. http://www.theiditarod.com
10pm Tubeway Night: $6
Electroclash, post punk, new/no wave. DJ's Brad and Dan Voknine, along with special guests.
Friday, May 16, 2003
8/9:30pm Vibe of The Venue
Vibe of the Venue concert series, in association with RISCA and Meet the Composer, presents legendary jazz composer and alto saxophonist Oliver Lake. Joining Oliver will be Tim Ray (piano), Dave Zinno (bass), Take Toriyama (drums), and Dan Moretti (saxes).
Two sets: one at 8, one at 9:30. The first set, at 8pm, will feature new compositions by Dan Moretti and other local composers featuring Oliver Lake. The second set, at 9:30pm, will be an all Olver set with a rhythm section.
http://www.danmoretti.com
Saturday, May 17, 2003
9-1am Fool's Ball 2003
It is happening! We are taking over Empire Street! Progamming for the evening will take place in the cafe and in the Citizen's Bank building located less than a block away on Empire Street. Bands and performers include: B-Lite, Riddim Foundation, Barkley's Barnyard Critters, Alec K. Redfearn and Margie Wienk, Jason Pontius, Drum and Bass DJ's from the Kat-Fu Crew, Neo-90's Dance Band, Smoking Jackets, The Broad Street Orchestra and others.... There will be prizes, an unforgettable game from Will Schaff, surprises from the lovely ladies of The Dirt Palace and The Hive, Photographic Memory, Polaroid Damsels and what else? Probably something.
Tickets for the party are $20 measly dollars (that barely buys you a pack of cigarettes in NY!) and if you are feeling fancy and want to support AS220, for a measly $75 (that barely buys you a beer in NY!) there is a special dinner/cocktail reception in the bank building from 7-9pm, that ticket price also includes the party. For more information on how to purchase dinner tickets, please call AS220 at 831.9327, hope to see you there!
