Geoff 80 Excerpts Clip

Excerpts from the compilation of documentation of events for the 80th Birthday celebration of Geoff Hendricks and the opening of the performance and art barn on his grounds in Cape Bretton Island, Nova Scotia on July 30th, 2011. Video by Peter Cramer and Jack Waters produced by Geoff Hendricks with production management by Lydia Grey.

SYNOPSIS:

INTRODUCTION:

Scottish neighbors give a history of the locality and barn structure.

EVENTS AND ARTISTS:

"Barn Soundings": the opening ceremony and dedication led by David Martin; "The Vessel Stories" choreography by Molissa Fenley danced to "String Quartet #4 (Buczak)" by Phillip Glass; "A Nimbus for Geoff" a Violin sounding by Malcolm Goldstein; "Iron Sheep" a three dimensional drawing by Martha Edelheit;

Conversations with Geoff Hendricks, Martha Edelheit, and Joan Jonas.