Jewlia Eisenberg & Charming Hostess
The Bowls Project: Secrets of the Apocalyptic Intimate
FREE – access Sculpture Court at 3rd and Mission Streets
Open during regular YBCA gallery hours
Installation extended to Oct 3!
This interactive sound sculpture/immersive performance installation is an international collaboration by visionary Bay Area composer, Jewlia Eisenberg, with her ensemble, Charming Hostess. An ecstatic investigation of sex, magic and secret desires, The Bowls Project is inspired by Babylonian Jewish women’s amulets known as "demon bowls." Housed within a stunning double-vaulted masonry dome created by celebrated architect Michael Ramage and featuring videography by multi-media artist Shezad Dawood, The Bowls Project creates an intimate, powerful and satisfying intersection between the ancient and modern worlds. The dome is a private place to share secrets and public forum to hear live music on Thursdays, participate in rituals on Fridays and encounter embodied text on Sundays. Come and be welcome!
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EVENTS
All events are FREE and take place in the YBCA Sculpture Court. Enter at 3rd and Mission Streets.
The Bowls Project Opening Night Ceremony
Tue, Jul 6, 6-8 pm
Jewlia Eisenberg leads a
chorus of voices and drums on a musical procession through YBCA, culminating in
a dedication ceremony in the dome.
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Performances by Charming Hostess with special music guests
Thu, Jul 15, 22 & 29, Aug 5, 12 & 19 • 6-8 pm
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FRIDAY EVENINGS
In the Bowls: Radical Ritual with special guests
Fri, Jul 16, 23 & 30, Aug 6, 13 & 20 • 6-8 pm
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SUNDAY AFTERNOONS
Exploring the Bowls: Interact
Sun, Jul 25, Aug 1, 8 & 15 • 2-4 pm
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The Bowls Project Closing Ceremony
Sun, Aug 22, 4-6 pm
Photo credits: 1, 2 & 5—Robin Hultgren Esprit Photographie; 3 & 4—renderings by Mike Ramage