Miss Rockaway Armada: Procession #2: Kensington

10 Sep 2011
17:00:00 - 22:00:00

via York and Front Streets, ending at FLUXSpace

Saturday, September 10, 2011

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Miss Rockaway Armada Procession #2: Kensington
September 10, 5 to 10 p.m.
Location: via York and Front Streets, ending at FLUXSpace

From the project description:

"Specifically for the parades, the collective will work with Spiral Q Puppet Theater and FLUXSpace to reach the residents who are served by these organizations directly in their neighborhoods. At each event, various improvisational performances will take place, including Shadow Puppet theater events and musical performances."

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