Warm up for the cold season ahead with an intimate musical and healing experience by treya lam and Dr Elizabeth So!
At this communal gathering, treya lam’s multi-instrumental and vocal performances will draw from “otherland”, a multidisciplinary grief and regeneration ritual that utilizes song, movement, film and storytelling to explore loss as a catalyst for radical empathy. Dr Elizabeth So will gently ease us into the cooler season with a homemade herbal tonic and guide us through the herbs and share about where we currently are in the Lunar calendar.
Ticket includes one warm welcome herbal tea and a nourishing broth to finish the evening. Vocal and musical performance from treya lam's project "otherland", a multidisciplinary grief and regeneration ritual that utilizes song, movement, film and storytelling to explore loss as a catalyst for radical empathy. Dr. So will guide us through acupressure exercises and teach us about traditional Chinese remedies and their herbal ingredients. We’ll even leave you with the recipes!
Tickets required!
Reduced Rate: $15
Sustaining Rate: $30
Thank you to Kamwo Meridian Herbs for sponsoring herbs!
Thank you to our community partners, Pearl River Mart and Asian American Arts Alliance!
ABOUT TREYA LAM
treya lam is a multi-instrumentalist composer and multidisciplinary creator whose intersecting identities as a genderqueer, neuroexpansive, transnational adoptee born in Taiwan and based in Lenapehoking/New York City ignites their work. lam’s atmospheric voice, fluency on guitar, piano, looped viola, percussion and found sounds culminates in liberation oriented chamber-protest songwriting and environmental scores throughout their solo work as well as collaborations across disciplines. Smithsonian Magazine states lam’s work “perfectly captures the mixture of love, loss and hope”.
ABOUT DR ELIZABETH SO
As a Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine in NYC, Dr. Elizabeth So earned her master's and doctorate degrees in the practice of Chinese medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She considers this profession to be her life’s vocation and is wholeheartedly dedicated to the lifelong cultivation of knowledge, wisdom, and experience. Through the building of sincere relationships and the sharing of knowledge, Elizabeth is always aiming to provide a thorough and immersive healing experience. Through the use of acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal remedies, nutritional advice, and lifestyle guidance she hopes to empower all of her patients to become masters of their own physical and mental well-being.
ABOUT KAMWO MERIDIAN HERBS
Kamwo Meridian Herbs has been the largest herbal dispensary on the east coast since 1973. With over 500 raw herbs, thousands of granules and patent herbal products, along with an extensive offering of acupuncture supplies and natural wellness options, they've got you covered. Learn more at kamwoherbs.com
ABOUT PEARL RIVER MART
Pearl River Mart was founded as a “friendship store” in 1971. The iconic Asian emporium has locations in New York City’s SoHo district and the popular Chelsea Market with both a retail outlet and Pearl River Mart Foods. From home furnishings to fashion to snacks and everything in between, the store features one-of-a-kind items imported from Asia, as well as innovative merchandise designed and created by Asian Americans. A beloved destination for people from all over the globe, Pearl River has become symbolic of the uniqueness, authenticity, and multiculturalism of New York City. Learn more at pearlriver.com
ABOUT ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS ALLIANCE (A4)
Asian American Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring greater representation, equity, and opportunities for Asian American artists and cultural organizations through resource sharing, promotion, and community building. Since 1983, A4 has sought to unify, promote, and represent the artistic and cultural producers of one of New York City’s fastest-growing populations. We are a diverse alliance of artists, organizations, and arts supporters who believe that working together as a pan-ethnic, multidisciplinary community is essential to nurturing the development of artists and arts groups. A4 serves as a thoughtful convener of the Asian American cultural workforce around issues of race, identity, and artmaking and provides a critical voice for this community. We are the only service organization in the country dedicated to the professional development of Asian American artists in all disciplines. Learn more at aaartsalliance.org