John Cage's MUSICIRCUS January 28, 2012

Experience John Cage's MUSICIRCUS: Over 30 performers, films, tutorials, workshops and more, all with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge!

The San Francisco chapter of the CalArts Alumni Association in conjunction with The Walt Disney Family Museum presents a very special performance event. John Cage's MUSICIRCUS will feature Cal Arts Alumni, performing along with other well known Bay Area favorites. The Walt Disney Family Museum provides an extraordinary setting to bring together multiple creative communities for an afternoon of new experiences and global interaction.

First performed in 1967, John Cage's MUSICIRCUS is simply an invitation for performers to assemble and play together - a "happening" where multiple performances occur simultaneously to create new and unusual configurations.

The stellar line-up of participants includes: David Rosenboom, Michael Jon Fink, Fred Frith, Chris Brown, Steve Horowitz, the Mills College Contemporary Performance Ensemble, Stupid Man Suit, Dan Becker, the Maria Q and Rory Cloud Duo, just to name a few!

"This is going to be an amazing conflagration of performers and talent all in one incredible space" says Steve Horowitz, one of the curators. "Yamaha is bringing out a Disklavier Mark III MIDI grand piano for the afternoon. What a beautiful instrument! Add in dance troupes, hands-on art workshops for the kids and fantastic bands playing magical music in one amazing setting and it all adds up to a must see event!"

This family-friendly performance marathon is free to the general public and designed to be kid-friendly, with various workshops and hands-on fun during the day. We welcome young ones from 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm to create and experience art with their family. The event culminates with a festive gala concert from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the evening.

Event performances are free to the Public. This event does not include Museum Gallery Admission.

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