Dixon Place’s Holiday Spectacle!
With performances by Keckler, Markey & Mellman
It’s that time of the year again, folks. Lights are spun on every street corner, that big ass tree is propped up in Rockefeller Center, and, yes, it has already snowed at least once. Whether the holiday spirit turns you into a joyful little kid or an exceptionally cunty version of Scrooge, there’s nevertheless one event this season that is guaranteed to lift your spirits. Dixon Place, a LGBTQ-friendly non-profit organization devoted to providing literary and performing artists with spaces to work, create, and perform, is putting together ‘Holiday Spectacle,’ a night packed with stories and songs performed by three of the best artists downtown NYC has to offer.
The show stars Joseph Keckler, a multitalented artist, writer, and singer. A staple at Dixon Place for his one-man show this past spring, Keckler was recently named the Village Voice’s “Best Downtown Performance Artist of 2013,” and for good reason. The only thing better than Keckler’s razor sharp wit and candor is his voice, classically trained in opera and absolutely stunning. Colored in his gloriously bizarre sense of humor, we can’t wait to see what kind of holiday madness he has in store. Following is Erin Markey, a comedic performer and musician who has shown her work at New Museum, BAM, and Under The Radar. Known for an unpredictable penchant for sarcasm on stage (supported by yet another out-of-this-world singing voice), Markey’s performances are truly unique experiences. Marked by animalistic physical presence and glowering sexuality, it’s guaranteed to be a must-see performance. Lastly, there’s Kenny Mellman, most famed for being one-half of the Tony-nominated duo ‘Kiki and Herb,’ active from 1992 to 2008. Currently on tour as part of The Julie Ruin, the newest band fronted by Kathleen Hanna, Mellman is a vet of live performances, and is sure to bring his spitfire punk rock humor to the stage.
If all that isn’t enticing enough, there’s dessert, champagne, and a meet-and-greet with the artists following the performances, so I’m gonna go ahead and say now is the best time to buy your tickets. The Holiday Spectacle takes place on December 5th at 6:30 PM.
