MASS MoCA announces free day

NORTH ADAMS – The only thing better than a day at MASS MoCA is a free day at MASS MoCA.

That is the message from MASS MoCA Director Joe Thompson.

MASS MoCA welcomes new and old friends to visit the galleries free of charge on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the museum’s annual free day.

Plus, you can cap it all off with a Psychedelic Latin Dance Party with Chicha Libre at 8 p.m.

“This is one of our favorite days of the year. Encouraging new visitors to give us a try, welcoming back old friends and thanking our neighbors for their continued support is a delight,” said Mr. Thompson.

In addition to complimentary gallery admission, MASS MoCA offers an exciting day jam-packed with activities, tours, and performances – in the past, this has included an audience-included danced flash mob, DJ lessons, music performances in the giant freight elevator, a mermaid costume parade, carrot cake-tasting, and art activities inside the galleries inspired by the work on display.

This year, they will include the exciting dance experience, Gaga/people classes, taught by dancers in Batsheva Ensemble or Batsheva Dance Company. Connect to your body and imagination, increase your physical awareness, improve your flexibility and stamina, and experience the pleasure of movement in an accepting atmosphere.

Participants must be 16 years or older, wear comfy clothes and be prepared to dance barefoot.

No previous movement experience is necessary. Organizers encourage you to bring a bottle of water and towel.

Posted by Kameron Z. Spaulding on January 31, 2013. Filed under Breaking News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry