LizAnn's Debut Movement Performance

March 3, 2009

Last night was the 3rd annual progressive art evening in Livingston, MT. The event concept begins with an artist creating a work of art in 3 days; the artwork is passed on to a writer who pulls inspiration from the piece and creates a written piece which is then passed on to the next artist as inspiration for their piece…etc. Each person has 3 days. For the past 2 months a group of writers and artists participated. Last night the project was displayed and each written piece was performed in succession by someone other than the writer. LizAnn attended the event a year ago with her friend Lara…and together they suggested to the event coordinator that the art form missing from the event was movement/dance performance. The event coordinator asked Lara months ago if she wanted to participate. Lara and LizAnn collaborated a few weeks ago and a video of their performance was played as part of the art progressive event last night.

We arrived at the venue after a fine dinner with a dozen friends. We rolled from the restaurant down the street (literally…since the curbs in Livingston are not handicap friendly…one of the many things I never noticed before but am so aware of now). The event was held in a local bar/dance club…upstairs…! After inquiring with the bartender, we were taken to the freight elevator by the owner. Large alarming signs announced “Freight Elevator -- NO people allowed!” The bar tender warned us that the elevator was “SCARY” and she hadn’t exaggerated. It was an open shaft with a big old chain and worn wood. Squeaking and groaning, the elevator slowly raised us as the owner operated it from above. I kept the chain from hitting LizAnn…we laughed and talked our way up the thing. Felt like we were in some old movie…and I half expected to see the Phantom of the opera or Lefou peering from the shaft above. Once upstairs we enjoyed socializing with dozens of friends. The event was well attended with standing room only. During LizAnn and Lara’s video portion of the evening I fought tears sprung from pride at the beauty, bravery and life LizAnn emanates in her performance just six months since her accident. Their contribution was a real crowd pleaser…enthusiastic clapping and hooting and hollering from the audience. So here’s the neat part: You can view the video of LizAnn and Lara’s performance on You Tube by following the link below. The video was played on the big screen in much higher quality than you’ll see on You Tube but you can get an idea of their creativity and art.
If you have feedback then I encourage you to direct it toward LizAnn directly via phone or e-mail. I will forward to LizAnn any e-mail that comes to me as well.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tFyMm_A-N4