Christmas in Nickyland 2024: Solace & Transformation
Curated and Hosted by Nicky Paraiso
For Morgan Jenness & David H. Schweizer
What does it mean to return in 2024 and come together once again to celebrate during this particular holiday season? We must find ways to work together to protect democracy, while continuing to work on ceasing the never-ending battles and wars that nations wage against each other. As the ever-changing world we live in continues to challenge us both as individuals and within our different communities, we can use this year-end holiday time to reflect, heal, find solace as we celebrate together.
Joy, hope and love to this world!
Saturday 12/21 Program:
Nicky Paraiso - Host/Performer
Kinding Sindaw/Potri Ranka Manis - Invocation
Yoshiko Chuma & The School of Hard Knocks with Timothy Buckley & Melissa Flower - Dance Performance
Piotr Gawelko - Poetry
Marisa Tornello - Vocal Performance
Harris Singer & Friends - Theater / Performance with Kealani Petito, Véro Matheny, Michela Murray
True Comedy Theatre Company - William Niederkorn, Yolanda Hawkins, John Hagan
“As Once With You," A cabaret piece by William S. Niederkorn
Devon Granmo - Music/Performance
Chris Yon & Taryn Griggs - Video
Sunday 12/22 Program:
Nicky Paraiso - Host/Performer
George Emilio Sanchez - Invocation
Yoshiko Chuma & The School of Hard Knocks with Timothy Buckley & Melissa Flower - Dance Performance
Robert Een with Katie Geissinger & Bill Ruyle - Music Performance
Vit Horejs - Performance
Kate Rigg & Lyris Hung - Music/Spoken Word Performance
Dane Terry - Singer/Songwriter
Larissa Velez-Jackson with Jon Velez-Jackson & Jillian Sweeney - Dance/Performance
Chris Yon & Taryn Griggs - Video
Photo by Theo Coté
Nicky Paraiso is Director of Programming for The Club at La MaMa, and Curator for the annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, about to celebrate its 20th season!