Björk Cornucopia Dates Announced For Los Angeles and San Francisco 2022
Björk’s acclaimed production Cornucopia, produced with an award-winning team of digital and theatrical collaborators and based off her 2017 album Utopia, returns for a new slate of dates in early 2022 in Los Angeles and San Francisco; tickets went on sale October 15 and are available HERE for Los Angeles and HERE for San Francisco.
Cornucopia, directed by Lucrecia Martel and Björk with co-creative director James Merry, made its world premiere at The Shed in spring 2019 as part of its inaugural season in its largest space, The McCourt. Media artist Tobias Gremmler created the digital visual design in an environment created by stage designer Chiara Stephenson. New York Magazine called it “one of the most incredible displays of lights and sounds ever to grace a stage in the city” while The New Yorker praised Björk’s use of “fantasy as a weapon for change.”
Björk is a multidisciplinary artist who, time and again, innovates across music, art, fashion, and technology. From writing, arranging, and producing an expansive music catalog, to escapades in virtual reality and digital apps, Björk continues to inspire and experiment, redefining the boundaries of how a musician works.
Björk Orchestral, an intimate tour featuring Björk’s orchestral arrangements played by members of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, flute septet Viibra, the Hamrahlid Choir and special guests, has four shows scheduled for this fall in Reykjavík after being postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. They will be streamed live online, with a portion of the sales donated in support of women’s charities worldwide; livestream tickets can be found HERE.
Additional critical praise for Cornucopia:
“100 minutes of a nearly overwhelming array of sounds and images, a true feast for the senses and an ecstatic paean to nature and flutes. Her voice sounded incredible as ever, never flagging throughout the show as if drawn from an infinite wellspring of power and energy.”—Brooklyn Vegan
“Björk’s latest production is her most intricate, theatrical, and collaborative yet. It immerses fans in a sensory techno-acoustic utopia, underscored by a poignant socio-political message about the need for environmental action.”—Dazed
For more information, please contact Carla Sacks, Krista Williams at Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000.
Upcoming Cornucopia Shows
Shrine Auditorium /// Los Angeles, CA /// January 26
Shrine Auditorium /// Los Angeles, CA /// January 29
Shrine Auditorium /// Los Angeles, CA /// February 1
Chase Center /// San Francisco, CA /// February 5
Chase Center /// San Francisco, CA /// February 8
MGMT Just Announced A New Show In Las Vegas
MGMT just announced a new show at the Pearl Theater at the Palms Las Vegas for November 21. The Grammy nominated group most recent album, “Little Dark Age,’ is said to be an expression of surprise and dismay to the current political and social climate. The album, released on February 9, 2018 is followed with a North American Tour.
The American pop and rock band formed in 2002 in Middletown, Connecticut was founded by multi-instrumentalists Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser.
More info: MGMT Official
Poets Compete To Represent Las Vegas At The International Women of The World Poetry Slam (Updated)
Poets competed on Tuesday, September 12 at the Classic Jewel to represent The Truth Collective Slam at the International Women of The World Poetry Slam.
Poets were judged by 5 random members of the audience. The evening was hosted by Miss Ayevee, aka Ashley M. Vargas.
The Classic Jewel website states that it "was carefully dreamed up by a team of long time Las Vegas residents in an effort to reclaim historic downtown’s rich history and place it back in the hands of Downtown Las Vegas residents."
The Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS) was introduced in 2008 and only female and female-identified poets are allowed to compete. The first WOWPS was held in Detroit, Michigan and the first WOWPS champion was Andrea Gibson. The next WOWPS will be in Dallas, Texas. (http://www.wowps2018.com)
The Truth Collective monthly Slam & Open-Mic at the Classic Jewel. Sign up at 7:30pm.
Feature of the night Jamal
Winner of the night: Clark County Poet Laureate Vogue Robinson
SPOTLIGHT
CHIMMIE HERNANDEZ
Chimmie Hernandez performs her comedy at the Las Vegas Smokin' Comedy Showcase at Rick's Rollin Smoke Barbecue hosted by Steve McInelly. 8pm. Free Admission.
WE ARE PANCAKES
We Are Pancakes performing at the last night of competition at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas for Life Is Beautiful.
We Are Pancakes at Brooklyn Bowl.
ELMER ABAPO
Las Vegas musician Elmer Abapo (www.elmerabapo.com) performed on Sunday at Soul Sessions at Raw Remedies to an enthusiastic crowd. By the end of his feature he had the crowd chanting and energized.
Elmer Abapo performing live at Soul Sessions on Sunday, July 3, 2016.
