Here/Not There Performance series presents Natasha Wheat: Self Contained

July 16th, 2010

Title: Here/Not There Performance series presents Natasha Wheat: Self Contained
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 East Chicago Avenue
Description: Calling all foodies: The orangerie, a type of building which grew oranges on estates such as the Palace of the Louvre before the French Revolution, serves as an inspiration for this work. On Tuesday, a temporary free restaurant serves a communal meal which includes citrus foods. Seating in the restaurant is made from surplus materials such as pallets and crates related to the fruit industry. Throughout the week, lectures and discussions about the culture of food, agriculture, and the emancipating potential of exhibition space take place at various times in the gallery.

10 am-5 pm Tasting: Bitter, sour, salty, numbing, and sweet
10:15 am-4:50 pm Film screening (theater): La Commune
2:30-5 pm Chef collaboration: Courtney Moran, independent food worker

MCA admission $12 adults, $7 students and seniors
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-07-17
End Time: 17:00