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Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board Closing Reception
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Free
“Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kauffman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
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Special Event
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Free
“Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” asks whether you are the invisible onlooker or an active participant. Eli Kauffman and Michael Gunn harness painting’s voyeuristic nature to complicate interpersonal relationships. The paintings exist at a threshold where our internal world is acted upon, through collaboration and intimacy. Tangled foliage, Twisting cables, A cast shadow—Reach, hold, repair, tend. How do we balance relying on one another while channeling the power of that which goes unseen? This exhibition shares its title with a game played by children at slumber parties. A levitation trick that evokes the unknown, a tension with the truth of its physics.The events that unfold are recalled, heightened and eventually brought back down to earth. The disillusion of our accounts is a natural conclusion. Through melodramatic lighting and intangible ghostly presence, tension between physicality and spirituality charges moments with desire—an attempt towards harmony.
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Emily Jane White, Diego Perez, Liz Isenberg
October 13, 2016
xEmily Jane White, Diego Perez, Liz Isenberg
October 13, 2016
8:00 pm
A slightly twisted folk show featuring Emily Jane White (New record "They Moved in Shadow All Together," out on Talitres Records) with local support from
Diego Perez and
Liz Isenberg
Essential Tremors, Craow, Aether Jag, Astronaut Vision
October 10, 2016
xEssential Tremors, Craow, Aether Jag, Astronaut Vision
October 10, 2016
9:00 pm
Machines with Magnets welcomes Third Man Records artists ESSENTIAL TREMORS (Nashville TN). Essential Tremors is something of an anomaly in a city steeped in twang, bathed in sunshine and besieged with hootenannies. With local support from:
CRAOW (Sean Halpin, NOSTILEVO), AETHER JAG (Bridget Venuti), and
ASTRONAUT VISION (Jenny Young, Assembly of Light Choir/Syzygy).
Sarah Hennies, John Krausbauer, Valentine Sinclair/Kieran Morris
October 8, 2016
xSarah Hennies, John Krausbauer, Valentine Sinclair/Kieran Morris
October 8, 2016
9:00 pm
Electronic and Electro-Acoustic performances by: Sarah Hennies (Ithaca, NY), John Krausbauer (Los Angeles, CA), and Valentine Sinclair & Kieran Morris
(collaborative performance by Clandestine Compositions label head and Negation)
Profligate, Valise, RRLEW, Pool
October 2, 2016
xProfligate, Valise, RRLEW, Pool
October 2, 2016
9:00 pm
PROFLIGATE returns as a duo, featuring Elaine Kahn of Horse Bladder
with
VALISE (Maralie of Humanbeast), RRLEW (Rachel Lewallen), and
POOL (Ren Schofield, Christopher Forgues, Alex Tominsky). DJ VØM DØG starts at
9:00pm.
Belarisk, Virusse, P. Seligman, Bastian Void
September 30, 2016
xBelarisk, Virusse, P. Seligman, Bastian Void
September 30, 2016
9:00 pm
The anticipated record release event for the Type Records LP "Moments in the Shapeshifting" by
BELARISK
with the return of long-time Providence favorite..
VIRUSSE https://soundcloud.com/virusse
plus
PETER SELIGMAN (NYC) and BASTIAN VOID (MA)
1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: Jeremy Harris
September 18, 2016
x1/4 Volume Noise Lounge: Jeremy Harris
September 18, 2016
7:00 pm
Gonna jam for three hours at machines on Sunday. Free gig, very quiet. Manipulating private home recorded tapes whilst jamming improvised noise and ambient lifeless drone.
Wetware / Valerie Martino / Gobby / Blue Shift / Dj Sarcophagus
September 10, 2016
xWetware / Valerie Martino / Gobby / Blue Shift / Dj Sarcophagus
September 10, 2016
9:00 pm
MWM is proud to host one of the most exciting electronic post-punk bands of New York: WETWARE - Equally captivating and disorienting, Wetware is an unpredictable duo comprised of vocalist Roxy Farman and synthesist Matthew Morandi, also known for his work as Jahilyya Fields. A constantly shape-shifting, confrontational, trance-inducing band not to be missed. Highly recommended. With local support from: VALERIE MARTINO - Shedding her old moniker, UNICORN HARD ON, after the recent release of her 2nd LP. GOBBY - "I think his real name is Gobby... He's a real character." -Seth Manchester and BLUE SHIFT - Cybelle Collins' solo violin shred.
Ubuntu Rising (K. Hostetter of Debo Band) / Alec Redfearn / JPA Falzone / Theosophia
September 3, 2016
xUbuntu Rising (K. Hostetter of Debo Band) / Alec Redfearn / JPA Falzone / Theosophia
September 3, 2016
8:00 pm
UBUNTU RISING (Kaethe Hostetter of Debo Band)
ALEC K REDFEARN (from The Eyesores / Barnacled)
JPA FALZONE (solo Farfisa organ performance / PVD Research)
THEOSOPHIA (new trio of Laurie Amat, Francesca Caruso, and Chris Sadlers / vocals, viola, double bass)
with DJ DAVE PUBLIC playing exotic and psychedelic tunes, starting at 8:00pm until the end of the night
Wild Torus / Domestique / Spreaders / Longpig / Bloodflames
September 2, 2016
xWild Torus / Domestique / Spreaders / Longpig / Bloodflames
September 2, 2016
9:00 pm
Machines with Magnets brings you a night of noise and Performance/Actionism featuring guests from beyond: WILD TORUS - "...interactive performance-happenings within immersive digital installations. WT is the spiritual practice of post-Internet, consumer society. WT uses both digital and physical means to create shared, multi-sensory experiences, in an effort to subvert pervasive cultural beliefs." Vlady Voz Tok & Mag Ne Ta accompanied by Kim Fatale. SPREADERS - Hudson Valley NY-based noise and performance soloist, utilizing synthesizers, tape, guitar, and percussive manipulation. BLOOD FLAMES - Electro-psychedelic noise ensemble of guitars, synthesizers, theremin, and vocals. With local support from: DOMESTIQUE - Noise performance with domestic appliances and themes by Ricky Katowicz, LONGPIG - Harsh electronics, cello, and vocals featuring members of KINTAAN, SUFFERING BASTARD, WHITE LOAD, & VOMIT ARSONIST
