** PERFORMING TOMORROW ** A new piece for the ART IN ODD PLACES FESTIVAL ‘The Return of Quetzalcoatl’ This performance of movement and sound examines the Quetzalcoatl narrative as a potential antidote to the spiritual and metaphysical malaise of contemporary Western society. The Mayan calendar theory portends a global shift for 2012 in consciousness and … Continue reading
Rare that I receive the opportunity to mix nightlife with my drive to raise money for charitable causes, so when I was asked to participate in a fundraiser to reelect President Barack Obama, I answered quickly ‘I’d love to. Is Obama coming?’ Unfortunately, Barack Obama is not coming but we have our next best replacement, … Continue reading
Dear friends, I’m starting a series of weekly literary events titled ‘Babel Salon’ and I’d love for you to come. The Sunday, August 19th event is the first ever and will feature the spoken word of Walt Cessna and surprise guests. The Williamsburg, Brooklyn location has a living room atmosphere and is a baking studio … Continue reading
Searching for WRITERS, POETS, SPOKEN WORD artists for a NEW performance/literary based series in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The space is VERY intimate and a great place to workshop your pieces. Please write me back here or send an email to coralberto@gmail.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IS THERE MAGIC ON THE INTERNET, RADIO OR TELEVISION? A traveling performance & art series in New York City. A convergence of music, literature, film, photography, sculpture, paintings and live performance art. A dance party in the space between all spaces. We all have personal guides, markers, friends or even ancestors who … Continue reading
May 30, 2012 w/ Avan Lava Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 North 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 http://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/event/115493 The Crystal Ark is producer Gavin Russom’s deepest foray into rhythm, physicality and movement. Inspired by music he heard during a 2007 trip to Brazil, Russom returned to his Berlin-based studio and composed the first Crystal Ark … Continue reading
Filmed during the first show in the series at Splatterpool Artspace, PSYCHOPOMP is a convergence of music, literature, film, photography, sculpture, paintings and live performance art. A dance party in the space between all spaces. Series/1 featured works by Soigné Deluxe, Jarrod Kentrell, Greem Jellyfish, Lise Lavallée & Juan Valencia, Sokhna Heathyre Mabin, Antonio Ortuño, … Continue reading
Celebrating the release of Walt Cessna’s first book FUKT 2 START WITH: Short Stories & Broken Werd Featuring readings by myself, Chi Chi Valenti, Nicholas Gorham, Derek Nicoletto, Paul Wirhun, Michael Alago, Max Steele, Jake Ryan & Muffinhead. I am scheduled to perform at approximately 8:30pm. A very special performance by Kyle Kupres and Chad Ferro. … Continue reading
You are invited to Celebrate the birth of HARRY HAY* on Saturday, April 7, 2012 10:00pm-4:00am at Public Assembly Loft, 70 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY MAP Music by Sean B, Deputy & Tim Sweeney of Beats in Space Hosted by Alberto Cortes & Sylvia London *Henry “Harry” Hay, Jr. (April 7, 1912-October 24, 2002) was a labor … Continue reading
Video Link: http://youtu.be/EKQP08PY1j4 I had the great opportunity co-produce the music video for ‘This Bitch is Alive’. ‘This Bitch Is Alive ft. Viva Ruiz’ was produced by The Carry Nation (aka DJ Will Automagic & Nita Aviance) on Batty Bass Records in the UK. Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-bitch-is-alive-ep/id508777412 Juno: http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/1927889-02.htm Video Credits: A Chocolatina Production Director: Viva Ruiz Cinematographer: Jason … Continue reading
