Island of Warmth by ATOMIC3

Gather around an electrifying urban campfire this holiday season and enjoy performances and photo ops on select Wednesday nights. This holiday season, gather around Manhattan West’s newest public art installation, an electrifying urban campfire comprised of 220 light bulbs that flicker and come to life in response to spectators’ presence and movements. Stir the virtual embers by swaying and dancing within this interactive art installation, which creates a luminous experience for all to enjoy. On select Wednesdays, join us for performances, photo ops, and special treats around the campfire.

Island of Warmth by ATOMIC3 is a coproduction of Quartier des Spectacles Partnership and MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, and is distributed by QDSinternational.

 

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE – Wednesdays from 5 – 7 PM: 

DECEMBER 4 | Dance Around the Campfire
Three pre-eminent NYC-based dance companies, each with their own unique style of movement use Island of Warmth as their stage and backdrop, making the art installation soar and swirl in amazing ways. Plus, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate from Daily Provisions, while supplies last.
Line-up – 5 PM & 6PM set start times (in order of appearance):
+ Music from the Sole: An excerpt from I Didn’t Come To Stay, performed by José Cruzata, Josh Davis, Orlando Hernández, Ana Tomioshi, and Lucas Santana
+ Harlem Lite Feet with Chrybaby Cozie
+ The Maimouna Keita School of Dance
Curated by Works & Process

DECEMBER 11 | Caroling Around the Campfire
Nothing says “holiday” more than a visit from the jolly man in red himself! Take your selfie with Santa in front of Island of Warmthwhile being serenaded by carolers, The Mistletones, and enjoying complimentary hot chocolate from Daily Provisions (while supplies last).

DECEMBER 18 | Hanukkah Around the Campfire
Musical group Brooklyn Klezmer Trio Plus led by accordionist Ilya Shneyveys will get everyone dancing the hora around Island of Warmth – Hanukkah is a Festival of Lights after all!

JANUARY 8, 2025 | Community Around the Campfire
Join us for one last gathering around the campfire with a community singalong and intention setting for the new year. Artists and special guests to be announced.