Dancing in the streets

Dance your way into the summer this Saturday by joining the third annual Dance Parade in New York City. Join 7000 dance lovers in the big apple tocelebrate the expressive art form of dance. Dance Parade takes place on Saturday, May 16th  and run from Broadway and 

32nd streets, down to Union Square and St Marks Place to finish in Tomkins Square Park.

The grand finale will be a huge dance fest going on through sunset. The parade will run from 1pm - 3pm and the festival from 3pm - 7pm.

Saturday May 16
From Broadway and 32 street to Tompkins Square Park, New York

1pm-7pm

Deitch on Parade

The Art Parade
Lynnette Astaire: Polaroid Funeral

Saturday, September 6th 2008
4pm
West Broadway
(between Houston and Grand Streets)
New York City

Edwin Land created the Polaroid camera at the behest of his 3-year old daughter who desperately wanted to see a photo instantly. Many years later, a 7-year old girl would receive her first Polaroid and go on to earn a B.A. in photography from New York's School of Visual Arts. In early 2008, Polaroid announced that it's iconic film would be discontinued.


This Saturday, the 7-year old girl-turned woman named Lynnette Astaire will stage a performance piece inspired by New Orleans jazz-style funeral marches as a part of Deitch Projects' Art Parade; to honor the death of a staple of artists, casting agents, crazy college kids and naughty couples everywhere. The performance will feature a custom built casket, pallbearers, the Stumblebum Brass Band, dance ensemble Afro Mosaic Soul, other downtown artists and denizens. Lynnette believes her eclectic and provocative style -- encompassing New Orleans culture, folklore and burlesque -- is perfectly in line with Deitch's vision for the parade.

Lynnette has been featured in several magazines including Picture Magazine and is a long-time collaborator with Married to the Mob. She is also a proud member of Ladies Lotto's New York chapter.

For additional information and press inquiries contact:
studio@lynnetteastaire.com
www.lynnetteastaire.com
+1 917 776 6330


Sponsored by: Deitch Projects, Paper Magazine and Creative Time