Friday, March 30, 2007
FISHBON MYSTIQUE IS THE BOMB
On Friday and Saturday, March 23rd and 24th, Fishbon presented the second in it's series of Pescadrome Extravaganzas. The event was a six part interactive adventure on all three floors beginning with the Entrance Monolith and ending with the Oracle Lounge. Along the way participants navigated the Mystery Zone, Sky World, Earthworld, and consulted the infamous Psychic Love Chick for timely advice. A combined effort by more than 30 artists, the event was based on timeless myth of Persephone with her abduction into the underworld and eventual return. During the peak of the festivities, the myth was re-enacted as a dance drama with Persephone, Demeter and the Four Elements.
UCSB Media Arts and Technology Project Showcase
On Saturday, March 17th Ph.D students in UCSB's Media Arts and Technology Program again presented their end-of-quarter projects at the Fishbon Pescadrome. Presentations ranged from a film about the life of English spiritual medium in which Ronit player Rosemary, to a Lua application, video graphics exploration and donation website Pledgie. Fishbon is one of the first not-for-profit organizations to be featured.
To make donations to Fishbon using Pledgie, click on this link: http://www.pledgie.com/campaign/show/36
To make donations to Fishbon using Pledgie, click on this link: http://www.pledgie.com/campaign/show/36
Fire Machines and Fire Hands
On Wednesday, March 14 Fishbon Event Lab operatives gathered to learn about Fire Sculptures and how to build them from Fire Maestro Alan. Beginning with a review of the materials used in all basic fire machines and then the more exotic motors, valves and regulators, the evening was a preview of a coming hands-on workshop in which participants will be able to actually build their own devices to complement their backyard Bar-B-Ques and other patio acoutrements. Is there any doubt that Fishbon Fire Appliances will become an essential part of any properly appointed outdoor furniture suite? Later in the evening brave attendees we're treated to the Propane Fire Hand Challenge. Propane was fed into a bowl of soapy water, filling bubbles with the flammable gas. When lit with a match, the result was diabolical.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
FISHBON MYSTIQUE FRIDAY MARCH 23 & SATURDAY, MARCH 24
FISHBON MYSTIQUE: Celebrating the Feminine is based on the timeless Greek myth of Persephone and her abduction by Hades, King of the Underworld. In the process, she explores her relationship to both darkness and light, paradise and the sometimes frightening world below. Not a traditional theatre piece, Fishbon Mystique is a six-part adventure beginning with the Gateway Monolith, and ending in the Temple of the Oracle. In between you’ll encounter the Mystery Zone, Skyworld, Secret Chambers, and Earthworld. Each zone presents both challenges and possibilities.
TO GET TICKETS, GO TO THE MYSTIQUE SITE AT: http://www.fishbonmystique.wordpress.com/
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Airsoft Peace Maneuvers
On Wednesday, March 7, Fishbon Event Lab agents were treated to special live footage of Alex's Excellent Airsoft Adventure. Using special biodegradable BBs and specially designed air rifles, a team of battle re-enacters descended on an island in Northern California to relive the US invasion of Grenada. Complete with night swims and other clandestine activities, the event was wall to wall adventure. Ironically, Alex is a peace activist who takes his tactics seriously. "The military is effective, maybe there's something we can learn from how they approach a situation," he said in his introductory remarks.
Table Painting and Pole Dance Videos
With Fishbon Mystique only 3 weeks away Fishbon Event Lab operatives gathered on Wednesday, February 28th to collaborate on the painting of the tops and bottoms of the six Nesting Tables for the event's Earthworld environment. Ranging from austere black and white vines to twisted narratives, the tabletops turned out to be their own unique adventure. Simultaneously in the third floor lounge, Vanessa showed classic 80's Stripper Pole Championship Videos, for educational purposes only, of course. Fishbon Mystique will feature, original dances in Earthworld, the Temple of the Oracle and on the newly installed brass pole in the main event room.
For tickets and more information about Fishbon Mystique March 23rd and 24th check out the site at: http://www.fishbonmystique.wordpress.com/
For tickets and more information about Fishbon Mystique March 23rd and 24th check out the site at: http://www.fishbonmystique.wordpress.com/
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Building Fishbon MYSTIQUE
For the past couple of months, Fishbon Event Lab operatives have been meeting secretly at the Pescadrome to conceive, design and build the elements for Fishbon MYSTIQUE, the third major interactive event to be staged at the company's new home. Based on the Greek myth of Persephone, Fishbon Mystique is a celebration of the feminine with 6 unique interactive experiences: the Gateway Monolith, Mystery Zone, Skyworld, Secret Chambers, Earthworld, and Temple of the Oracle. The event will run two days, March 23rd and 24th, 2007. Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.fishbonmystique.wordpress.com/
Tickets must be purchased in advance, first come, first served
Tickets must be purchased in advance, first come, first served
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