On the block of 47th and Lexington there is a vortex spinning into different realms. An angry man loses an arm as he punches a hole in the gallery window. A pool of blood leaves everyone in shock and awe!
The heat is finally broken!
Wedding seasons sour truths bring bitter realities. A tough week ahead will add character to those who are down.
Meanwhile there s no rest for the weary! “Strait Cents” is a wild unexpected bit of success. Progress is made in small steady steps. In September we will unify and conquer fashion and film!
Helping you grow, turns us on!
Like fireworks, the sparks are crackling at our feet. With patience we anticipate the larger explosion.
Shooting shotguns is a very therapeutic past time! Great times were had in New Port Rhode Island for Becks Bachelor Party. My hats off to you John Jay! What a great weekend.
The end of the Phish Tour at Jones Beach brought together the best of the best. The Party Bus is the only way ride. New friends! Great adventures and more fun on to be had!
Silent in the morning was epic!
If you have missed the Panman Mixtape VJ experience, No. 61 will be done in front of a Live audience. Date (tbd).
Stay tuned for more to come very soon.
Thanks for watching!
Panman
The show Soundstorm at the Lab Gallery is filled with mystery, power and magic. It has endured the strongest heatwave of the summer and acts as a breathing force in the gallery space on 47th and Lexington. The evolution of the show has been intense. It has channeled massive amounts of energy in its existence and continues to surprise me. On a steamy Friday night in the beginning of its installation a street viewer coming from LQ (a Club on Lex), in a fit of rage with his girlfriend put his fist through the front window. Unfortunately the gentleman lost his arm in the process and created a peculiar dynamic to the development of this installation.
I find the show to be the strongest installation that I have seen in the Lab Gallery in years. The layers of intent behind the show by Daniel Rothbart and Maia Anthea Marinelli go back further than you might realize. On April 24th, 1995 Lisa Paul Streitfeld curated a performance installation in the Lab Gallery where different artist participated in a Meditation / Mediation ceremony where consecutive artists projected their intent on the vessels that are consistent elements in all of Rothbarts installation work. Among the artist who participated were Max Blagg, Anthony Haden Guest, Valery Oisteanu, Bettina Sellmann, L. Brandon Krall, Larry Miller, John Perreault, Francine Hunter McGivern, and Abraham Lubeslki.
These vessels hold the intent of the space and all who have participated along the way. The potency of the experience for me seems to heighten the current experience of Soundstorm making it a charged experience.
Instinctually I tagged different Roger Smith personalities on facebook as represented in different vessels layering the intent and contributing to its charge. As if the walls a being pulled inward by the pulley systems controlled by the weather the amount of energy and tension in that space is fascinating. I believe the show is a conductor of emotions and energy! It has brought much to the surface, not all good, but most certainly necessary. I believe all installations in that space should be marked as an experience. In the context of provocative art, I am thoroughly stimulated.
I look forward to seeing what kind of aftermath is to be experienced. Bravo Daniel Rothbart!
This blog post is a response to an inquiry on The Lab Gallery Facebook Page by Danika Druttman. I encourage anyone who has experienced the Soundstorm Installation at the Lab Gallery to post a response to it. It can be a video, an essay or even a picture post. Lets keep the dialog going. Let me know what you think.
In this beautifully styled black and white short, a man is conflicted with an existential yearning. What is it that we are doing here? Is this life just a transition, or is it all we’ll ever know?
Directed by Jacob Mendel
Roger Smith Shorts Film Festival Workshop 2009
Cast: Kevin O’Heron, Danny Boushebel, Halleluyah Walcott, David Green, Jake Newell, Crew: Director: Jacob Mendel – Writers: Ajani Jackson, Jacob Mendel, Edmund Zagorin – Cinematography and Editing: Jacob Mendel – Executive Producers: John Knowles and Brendan Crane – Music: Gray Devio and Joshua Black – Gaffers: Cait Davic and Hemant T. – PA: Alma Osorio
About the Roger Smith Shots
With support from Ghetto Film School, Brooklyn Brewery and the Roger Smith Hotels patronage to the arts, the Roger Smith Shorts 09 (Festival Workshop) was conceived. The concept was envisioned as a collaboration of creativity and ingenuity among visual storytellers and those who form the structure behind it.
Tomas Terstad ripped up the streets of Sweden with his dancing, now he will teach us how to shred our abs with his moves for summer! Get ready to break dance your fat away!
The Roger Smith Shorts Series started in 2009 as a short film festival / workshop and was designed to facilitate filmmaking opportunities for up and coming directors. The Roger Smith Hotel has become the backdrop for filmmakers as they put their creative talents to the test. The 2010 Roger Smith Short Directors are John Knowles, John Birdsong, Aleks Degtyarev, Melissa Gonzalez and Abianne Prince.For more information go to :http://panmanproductions.com/roger-smith-shorts-festival-workshop/
On Wednesday July 28, the Roger Smith hosted its first Round Table discussion surrounding “Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead” with featured guest David Meerman Scott.
Thanks to our Round Table Guest;
David Meerman Scott
James Knowles
Henry Posner
Barry Graubart
Brett Siddell
John Knowles
Be sure to pick up “Marketing Lesson from the Grateful Dead” and become part of the discussion.
Roger Smith Round Table; Converstations at the Roger Smith Hotel
At a round table there are no corners. Conversations occur, ideas are explored, and relationships are built around a round table. The Roger Smith Round Table series brings together 6-8 people to discuss current topics in a purely conversational format. The show takes place in the Penthouse of the Roger Smith Hotel where ideas are shared and relationships are built.
As we head into the fall we look to create a series of round table discussions on a range of topics. The Production and broadcasts will be brought to you by Panman Productions and the Roger Smith Hotel. Be sure to share this with your friends, follow our efforts on facebook and other Social Media platforms. We invite you to engage with us and become part of our culture.
Roger Smith News; The Panman Report
During my last trip to Spain I learned of the oracle octopus, Pulpo Paul. Apparently a german octopus predicted the victors of every game in the German bracket and eventually predicated Spain to beat Holland in the finals. It was mayhem in Spain as this was their first ever World Cup victory.
“Shoot, for all I know, animals all over the world have always been calling the games….. Pulpo Paul is the man”
Phoebe Knowles
The owner of Pulpo Paul would not sell his golden goose but would the clairvoyant Octopus to a Spanish citizen with the understanding that his transportation costs would be covered and that they would not prepare “A la plancha”.
Talk about an Xtreem Fan
What is the strangest Sports tradition that you know of? While in Spain, I purchased Spain World Cup Soccer limited edition Tshirts that I will present to the first five people who share their story in the comments section of this blog.
Follow your dreams with Panman Productions
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Panman Mixtape Set List
1. Panman Mixtape no. 1
Showcased on this mix-tape: Foxhollow Farm and the Marko Pogacnik stone installation, Pancity, and Roger Smith News
2. Panman Mixtape no. 7
Panman Mixtapes are visual and audio smashups. They are an experimentation with sound, visual projections and layered visual media.
3. Panman Mixtape no. 16
(Redstripe and Panman Jam)
As the mixtapes increase, the level of expectation holds higher goals. In this stage of the experimental process we are bringing more people into the mix.
4. Panman Mixtape no. 17
Here is a tapestry of what that journey represents within my psyche. Back and Forth, we go…
5. Panman Mixtape no. 22
There is one stronger wolf!
6. Panman Mixtape no. 26
Gaston the MC from Ill Rhyme Techniques.
7. Panman Mixtape no. 28
…With a live projection mashup concept we began to collect content.
8. Panman Mixtape no. 31
Crossing Narratives
“Millions of feet mark the city streets every day – people, likely unaware of their actions…”
- Mark Wiener, 2009
9. Panman Mixtape no. 35
A day in the life of Danika at the Roger Smith Hotel.
10.Panman Mixtape no. 36
Gaston, Colin E. and Blak Philly bring a taste of Connecticut’s underground Hip-Hop.
11. Panman Mixtape no. 45
Matisyahu Rehearsal for the Elemental Experience.
12. Panman Mixtape no. 47
Phish Mix; A cut from a headphone jam session mixed with the latest light shows from the Hampton and Jones beach shows.
13. Panman Mixtape no. 50
We continue where we started with a statement encouraging the pursuit of your dreams expressed through a healthy imagination, exploration into ourselves and a lust for greatness.
14. Panman Mixtape no. 56
The next stage of the panman mixtapes and creation of Pancity has begun.
15. Panman Mixtape no 57
Underwater Love; Smoke City
I hope that you enjoy the mixtapes. Please share them, comment and let me know what you think of them. Thanks for the continued support.
This workout Wedneday tip with Tomas Terstad and Melissa Gonzalez, will keep your throughout the summer.
Tomas, a native Swede, is currently working at the Roger Smith hotel during the day, and breaking on the NYC streets at night.
