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Citi Summer Streets

By NYC DOT

Date and time

Saturday, August 5, 2017 · 7am - 1pm EDT

Location

Astor Place southwest corner of Astor Pl & Lafayette New York, NY 10003

Description

As part of the 10th anniversary of Summer Streets, NYC DOT Art has commissioned Daily tous les jours and Nico Fonseca to reproduce their pop-up installation entitled, Food Sessions at the Astor Place Rest Stop. Food Sessions is a participatory artwork using sound, food, and cell phones to create an experience that feels like a silent disco for your tongue. This experience is both collective and personal; it stages a series of exercises that challenge and enrich participants' relationships with the food they consume and the people they share it with. It is a guided meditation on food and a shared journey in the form of a meal. Here, food becomes more than taste. It is culture, memories, body and identity. Together, participants explore ways to eat with all their senses, opening up their imagination, while calling upon their memories, and sharing their culture. Bring your stories and your appetite. You will eat with your ears and your heart. Special thanks to Chef John Mooney, Citi, noosa, Nature’s Path and Honest Tea for making this exhibition possible.

Food Sessions Participant Information

  • Advance registration is required to participate.
  • A safety and photo waiver must be signed in advance of participation.
  • Participants must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to a scheduled timeslot for guaranteed participation.
  • A hard copy or electronic version of the tickets must be presented to event personnel to guarantee participation.
  • Individuals will be unable to participate if they do not furnish the tickets at the time of entry.
  • Kids under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please be sure to review the allergens included in this experience prior to registering and avoid participation if you are allergic to any of the following: dairy, and nuts/tree nuts. The dish is egg-free, gluten-free and vegetarian.

Registration will be open for one weekend at a time:

  • Registration for 8/12 opens 8/8 at noon (12PM EST)
  • Registration for 8/19 opens 8/15 at noon (12PM EST)

Organized by

The NYC Department of Transportation's mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. Our agency's work is guided by the Strategic Plan 2016: Safe - Green - Smart - Equitable. We are customer-driven in all our activities. We seek opportunities to create partnerships in the provision of transportation services through appropriate relationships and alliances.

Citi Summer Streets is coordinated by NYC DOT.

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