CIRCUS: The Spectacle
Join us on March 31
The Circus
"A grand spectacle of excitement and joy"
Once fueled by individuals captured to serve as side show entertainment. These "entertainers" were often kidnapped or sold from plantations and forced become a part of traveling carnivals and circuses in the 1800's. Some were taken as children and raised in the circus, becoming life long performers and even returning to the circus after being rescued as this had become the only life they had ever known.
Our ancestors were placed on display from auction blocks, to medical theaters and even as living museum installations.our bodies and abilities lain naked for the masses to gawk and stare. From Sarah Bartman to the albino twins and PT. Barnum's amazingly aged nurse.
We have been the spectacle...
We have been the entertainers..
We are STILL the entertainers
We ARE the spectacle...
ON MARCH 31ST
We reclaim our bodies...
we call our power back to us..
and we present a grand spectacle on our own terms.
Join us as we present a six course interactive tasting experience and prepare to be immersed in the dark history of the circus..
"A grand spectacle of excitement and joy"
Once fueled by individuals captured to serve as side show entertainment. These "entertainers" were often kidnapped or sold from plantations and forced become a part of traveling carnivals and circuses in the 1800's. Some were taken as children and raised in the circus, becoming life long performers and even returning to the circus after being rescued as this had become the only life they had ever known.
Our ancestors were placed on display from auction blocks, to medical theaters and even as living museum installations.our bodies and abilities lain naked for the masses to gawk and stare. From Sarah Bartman to the albino twins and PT. Barnum's amazingly aged nurse.
We have been the spectacle...
We have been the entertainers..
We are STILL the entertainers
We ARE the spectacle...
ON MARCH 31ST
We reclaim our bodies...
we call our power back to us..
and we present a grand spectacle on our own terms.
Join us as we present a six course interactive tasting experience and prepare to be immersed in the dark history of the circus..
Location
Press Street Station
5 Homer Plessy Way, New Orleans, LA, USA
5 Homer Plessy Way, New Orleans, LA, USA
Date & Time
March 31, 2024, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Collaborators
The SOUL supperclub series
Chef Maya Mastersson
Founder
Chef Maya Mastersson is the founder of the Black Roux Culinary Collective and the woman behind the SOUL supperclub series. She taps into the ancestral realm and channels the spirits of those that endured so that we can. Her goal is to challenge the narrative on what is considered " slave food" by elevating dishes that were generally reserved for captives and the poverty stricken,
Chef Maya is a chef, culinary historian, and published author with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She has appeared on food network several times and has received recognition from the James Beard Foundation along with other accolades. Mastersson, is an artist that brings people together to create an immersive dive into culture, plated.
Chef Maya is a chef, culinary historian, and published author with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She has appeared on food network several times and has received recognition from the James Beard Foundation along with other accolades. Mastersson, is an artist that brings people together to create an immersive dive into culture, plated.
Funke
musicologist
Funke is a phenomenal musicologist, intentionally weaving audible stories and creating the ambiance of the evening. They will return paying homage in sonic form to those ancestors who survived off just enough. They will bring us to the bone and marrow of our collective spirit through music as each course is sonically paired.
Funke will be along for the ride as they take you on a sonic excursion of black music that provided balm to the spirits of our ancestors. From Africa to the Americas, They will explore the common ethnomusicological thread that has shaped and continues to preserve the spirit of black folk.
Funke will be along for the ride as they take you on a sonic excursion of black music that provided balm to the spirits of our ancestors. From Africa to the Americas, They will explore the common ethnomusicological thread that has shaped and continues to preserve the spirit of black folk.
Mrs Deniseea Head
urban storyteller/mixologist
Mrs Deniseea Head is an urban story teller, cocktail consultant and harbinger of elite black girl magic. Her cocktail sorcery lends itself to this experience, pairing each course with a creativity and flair that is unmatched. Deniseea has been awarded Vine Pair's prestigious Educator of the year as well as having been featured in Imbibe, Marie Claire, Travel and Leisure, and Essence Magazines.
LaReina
The Feline femme fatale
Chelsea Lanair
Fire and flow arts
Sailem Fromhell
Clown, fire eater, Bed of nails
Mizz JJ
Aerialist
Miss Galaxy
Circus Performer
KEYHOLE
Traveling Peepshow