+ The Devil's Night Is Coming +
Detroit, MI - On October 29th through 31st 2015 at the Tangent Gallery/Hastings St Ballroom in Detroit comes an extraordinary assemblage of 174 artists from across this world to display 183 of their most introspective creations at the Eighth Annual DAMNED Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness.
From the infamous to the freshest of local and international talent,
this prodigious congregation will allow us a glimpse within the diverse
shadows of id and ego…of overall mind and encompassing soul guaranteed
to intrigue, disturb, inspire or repulse. This is not Halloween-themed
art but an immersion within the immeasurable realms of consciousness
through an elegant ambiance of live ethereal music and
cirque/butoh-inspured vignette performances.
There
are 3 nights of DAMNED, each with its own distinct theme for the
ambiance and performances that flourish within the exhibition:
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10/29 “The Darkness”
– A night of introspective exploration within the shadowed and primal
essence of self. This opening night features an intimate VIP
Preview/Artist Reception, a formal absinthe tasting, on-site chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres and experimental aerial and butoh-inspired performances.
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10/30 “The Enlightenment“ – A night of the extrospective self enlightened through light, fire and the ethereal. This night features a VIP sampling of internationally-inspired tapas with flavored mead tasting courtesy of B Nektar and exotic fire, aerial and experimental performances.
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10/31 “The Masquerade“ – A festive celebration through a menagerie of exotic cirque, sensual rhythms and masquerade. This closing night features the formal mask-mandatory masquerade ball, an elegant seated 6-course aphrodisiac-inspired dinner, sensuous dance performance interludes, a Masquerade Fashion Show, the dreamworld aural ambiance of DJ Mikey, Zumby and Slofu from Strangeways Radio and Happy Endings and a menagerie of strolling cirque performances all night. This night is mask mandatory and proper attire only.
DAMNED,
first and foremost, is an exhibition of the intensely personal
creations that are often born from within the artist’s most darkest
hours that often returns them towards the light. DAMNED then cultures an
intriguing visual ambiance of art-inspired explorative performance
vignettes with the region’s most creative talent including Satori Circus, Detroit Circus, Miss Pussykatt and many others. Aurally, the haunting gallery soundtracks are custom designed by Life Toward Twilight with the mesmerizing live music ambiance of Dixon's Violin and Marcus Copernicus.
Then
on Saturday October 31st, DAMNED will heighten the exhibition towards a
sensuous celebration of extravagant delicacies, libations and dance
with a formal, mask-mandatory Masquerade Ball. Beginning at 7pm, a very intimate VIP engagement will commence as we usher you to your private seat for an elegant Six-Course Aphrodisiac-Inspired Dinner
created by our own DAMNED chefs. Between courses, brief interludes of
intriguing dance performances will further enhance the senses and
inspire. Exotic desserts and keepsake photograph are also included. The
public doors then open at 9pm with a special Masquerade Fashion Show at 9:30 amidst the art. Then from 10pm until 2am, the evening becomes enveloped with the dreamworld aural ambiance of DJ Mikey and DJ Zumby from Strangeways Radio with DJ Slofu from Happy Endings
bringing a carefully selected mix of ethereal dreampop, lush trip hop
and smooth grooves all blended with alternative classics for a night
that will delight your sonic senses. All within a menagerie of exotic
cirque performances throughout the venue.
Tickets are now available online and at Noir Leather in Royal Oak, Showtime Clothing in Detroit and V-Male Vintage in Dearborn Heights starting at $10.
Visit the DAMNED website at “ www.thatdamnedshow.com” to review past photos, find further detailed information and to purchase advance tickets.
The Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom is located at 715 E. Milwaukee St. in Detroit.
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DAMNED VIII - An Exhibition of Enlightened Darkness
Fine Art + Performance + Fine Dining + Masquerade Ball
October 29th through 31st 2015
DAMNED founders, artists and performers are available for interviews.
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HELP US HELP DETROIT’S HOMELESS: At midnight during the masquerade ball, a single winner will be chosen to win a unique and exquisite prize: The Detroit Deconstruction Skull Ring© ($980 SRV) created by avant-garde fine alternative jeweler 
Each year, the raffle has raised up to $1300
that went directly to our favorite charity, Burners Without Borders
Detroit, whose sole mission is to help feed and clothe those in need on
our city streets through the hand packing and one-on-one giving of
survival backpacks. These packs contain a variety of simple needs often
taken for granted within our busy lives: toiletries, feminine products,
underclothing, canned goods, water, plasticware, the back pack and
more. BWB also collects hats, gloves, coats, and blankets during our
colder months to coordinate volunteer drives to find and give to those
sleeping in the streets. This is real-life grassroots community
“giving” by volunteers in the true spirit of the word with no corporate
management profiteering!
