Starting this fall, there will be a new destination for some of the hottest DJ parties in New York, when Lincoln Center launches its new LCDJ series at the David Rubenstein Atrium. On six consecutive weekends (October 2, 9, 15, 22, 29 and November 6), from 9 p.m. to midnight, cutting-edge DJ's will present evenings of eclectic listening and dancing-with rhythms and beats from the heart of Brazil to indie clubs from across the East River-as the David Rubenstein Atrium is transformed into an modern lounge. And the best part-admission is FREE! There is no cover charge, and although drinks and refreshments will be available from ‘wichcraft, there is no minimum.
Kicking off the series on Saturday, October 2, is the New York debut of one of Brazil's hottest DJ's, DJ Tudo who joins elements of dub, funk and electronic to traditional Brazilian sounds. Saturday, October 9, is presented in collaboration with Nat Geo Music, and features DJ Matt Shadetek, a New York City producer who specializes in dubstep and dancehall music. Friday, October 15, brings the founder of The Bunker, the leading electronic event in New York, DJ Spinoza, to the Atrium, to spin an adventurous underground techno set. DJ Beverly Bond has displayed her versatile talents at exclusive parties for the VH1 Fashion Awards and ESPN X-Games and for celebrities Prince, Diddy and Jay-Z, and on Friday, October 22, she steps it up at the Atrium. On Friday, October 29, I Love Vinyl, with it's potent line-up of DJ's Amir, Ge-Ology, Jon Oliver, OP!, Scribe, and The Twilite Tone, offers up a wide-ranging night of soul, disco, boogie, house, electro and more. Closing out the series, on Saturday, November 6 is GlobeSonic Sound System's DJ's Acidophilus, Fabian Alsultany and Derek Beres, with percussionist Duke Mushroom, spinning dance floor tracks that represent their collective musical heritages that weave together traditional music with modern aesthetics.The David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center, a vibrant public space on Manhattan's Upper West Side, opened this past November. It is home to Lincoln Center visitors and ticketing facilities and offers an array of programs, services, and amenities designed to welcome, inform, and entertain local residents, the general public, and the thousands of people who visit Lincoln Center and its surrounding community year-round. LCDJ continues Lincoln Center's mission of introducing world class arts and artist to a wide audience with free offerings designed to attract a diverse mix of people including the culturally inclined, the curious passerby and those in the know.
Saturday, October 2 at 9 p.m.
DJ TUDO New York Debut
Sao Paulo-based Alfredo Bello, (DJ Tudo), is a musician, producer and researcher at the forefront of electronic experimental music in Brazil. Tudo is interested in joining Brazilian traditional genres with more contemporary sounds such as jungle, dub and funk. He has recorded and performed with Lee Scratch Perry, Adrian Sherwood, Otto, Apollo 9 and Ligiana and produced recordings for Junio Barreto, and Gero Camiilo, among others. His career has been on the rise at home and internationally, and he is about to take the U.S. by storm, with appearances in Washington, DC and the World Music Festival in Chicago. Tudo's mission of bridging diverse cultures and balancing traditional and modern sounds is fully in evidence on his latest recording, Nos quintais do Mundo ("In the Backyards of the World"), a musical conversation between Brazil, Europe and Africa. Tudo is also an avid music collector (9,000 vinyl records, and counting). For more artist information visit: http://www.myspace.com/djtudo
About the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
This new public space is named in honor of the philanthropist, financier and Vice Chairman of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, in recognition of his $10 million gift to the Bravo Campaign. Serving as a gateway to Lincoln Center and the entire Upper West Side community, the Atrium offers-for the first time in Lincoln Center history-day-of discount tickets to available performances across the campus, in addition to access to full-price tickets via onsite kiosks and telephone services. Along with free performances, including Target® Free Thursdays every Thursday night of the year, and "Meet the Artist Saturdays" family programs, other attractions and amenities at the Atrium include: a ‘wichcraft café, a departure point for expanded Lincoln Center tours, a staffed Information Desk, free Wi-Fi, and restrooms. The Atrium is open Monday-Friday 8 am-10 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9 am-10 p.m.
LCDJ is a presentation of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA), which serves three primary roles: presenter of superb artistic programming, national leader in arts and education, and manager of the Lincoln Center campus. As a presenter of more than 400 events annually, LCPA's programs include American Songbook, Lincoln Center Festival, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Midsummer Night Swing, the Mostly Mozart Festival, and Live From Lincoln Center. In addition, LCPA is leading a series of major capital projects on behalf of the resident organizations across the campus.
General operating support for the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center has generously been provided by David M. Rubenstein, the Ford Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation New York City Cultural Innovation Fund, Algin Management Co., LLC, the Altman Foundation, Cushman & Wakefield, The Mai Family Foundation, the Xerox Foundation, and the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Discounted tickets to Lincoln Center events are made possible in part by a generous gift from the Peter Jay Sharp Foundation. American Express is the partner of the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center.Movado is an Official Sponsor of Lincoln Center, Inc.Continental Airlines is the Official Airline of Lincoln Center, Inc.MetLife is the National Sponsor of Lincoln Center, Inc.Videos