BETA Spaces is a non-traditional art festival: its framework of presenting curated thematic group exhibitions is designed to encourage conceptual integrity and interdisciplinary elasticity. Artists and curators are challenged to recontextualize their efforts and envision art works outside the white box environment of the commercial art world, or the in-process setting of an open studio. Due to the shared parameters and collaborative underpinnings of participation, the festival itself functions as a "group show" of an energetic and vibrant neighborhood. From glimpses of Bushwick's varied histories to rooftop views, local politics to mixed-media performances, BETA Spaces offers visitors an array of options for engagement, immersion and entertainment.      
 
Special events include a panel on public art production at Lumenhouse (47 Beaver Street) at 1pm, and the BETA Spaces After Party at Page Not Found (76 Jefferson Street), which will give visitors and artists a space to unwind and discuss the events of the day (7pm - midnight). Arts in Bushwick is also excited to partner with 3rd Ward's Moviehouse (95 Morgan Avenue), which will screen films from 7 - 9pm. 

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* 3:00 Opening, 108 strikes of the bell, MC's introduction
* 3:10 Pat Enkyo O'Hara Roshi – Village Zendo
* 3:30 Michele Laporte – Shambhala Meditation Center
* 3:50 Josh Korda – New York Insight / Dharmapunx
* 4:10 Rev. Dr. Chung Ok Lee – Won Buddhist Temple
* 4:30 Koshin Paley Ellison – New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care
* 4:50 Brother Phap Tri – Order of Interbeing
* 5:10 Ellen Scordato – Interdependence Project
* 5:30 Janet Jiryu Abels Sensei – Still Mind Zendo
* 5:50 Myoji Sunim – New York Chogye Sa
* 6:10 Donna Walker-Kuhne – Soka Gakkai International
* 6:30 Venerable Yung Ku – Buddha's Light International Association
* 6:50 NY Buddhist Council President Sung-Hae Sunim closes with a chant

Chairs are provided, but bring a cushion if you'd like to sit on the floor.

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PETE HOLMES (upcoming Comedy Central Presents...)
http://comedians.comedycentral.com/pete-holmes/videos/pete-holmes---six-foot-six

ROGER HAILES (writer, Late Night w. Jimmy Fallon)
http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=173794&title=roger-hailes-my-whiteness

JACKIE MONAHAN (NYC's Dykes on Mics)
http://www.jackiemonahan.com/

MORGAN VENTICINQUE (NYC's Un Poco Comedia Show)
http://www.rooftopcomedy.com/watch/MorganVenticinqueComixRegional

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