The creative’s! whose performing and showing work in the sonic creative live

Performing:  She will sing “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” with Stephen Elkins on guitar.

Bio: Elise Arndt is a NYC-based actress (although born in California), graduated from American University with a BA in musical theatre. She starred in The D* Word (from the creator of Menopause the Musical), and was featured in Footloose (Seven Angels), Briar Rose and the 13th Fairy (NYC premier), and Love, New York (music by Rob Rokicki). She has done countless workshops, readings, and festivals in the New York and DC area, and is a resident co-host and special guest performer at La-Ti-Do, a premier cabaret series based in DC. When not performing, Elise loves to travel the world, teach yoga and drama, and nurture the next generation of young performers. For more information, please visit www.elisearndt.com.

Showing: Silver printed photos.

Bio: Whether it is landscape, macro photography, or portraits, Caroline wants every image to tell a story and bring out a sense of wonder and emotion to the viewer. With a degree in Studio/Visual arts, she chose Photography as her medium of expression and is happy to be working with the Sonic Creative team.

Creative Influences: “There are many artists that inspire me, but I have learned that what makes me want to express myself or take portraits, are emotions. I now celebrate all sort of feelings, from sadness to happiness, from inspiration to disillusion.”

Pete Arevalo / Mc2 / Golden Lotus – Spoken Word, Music Production
Performing: Spoken Word

Bio: Pete Mc2 Arevalo is one of the founding fathers of the Muse Exchange, Long Island’s longest running and most popular open mics. Be it hosting or poetry Pete delivers a performance filled with the power and veracity of a sermon. He has inspired and brought forth some of the best local talent the island has to offer. His first chapbook “The Edge of an Observable Universe” was released in 2016. Having his first child in 2017, he still continues to be a great source of passion to the poetry community of Long Island.

Creative Influences: Saul Williams, Rumi, Yuval Noah Harrari, Diamond Approach

Performing: Stand-up material, hopefully geared towards a holistic medicine perspective.

Bio: David Foster is a New York native, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, practicing Chinese Medicine between Manhattan and the Bronx, specializing in neurological and psychological conditions. He earned his Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from Pacific College in 2013 and presently apprentices in Advanced Clinical Practice under internationally renowned practitioner, Dr. Frank Butler. David holds a black belt in Shorin Ryu Karate and spent 15 years doing stand-up comedy, having appeared on HBO, MTV and Showtime. His passions include yoga, Qi Gong and old school hip hop, and he’s a regular contributing blogger for Elephant Journal.
Creative Influences: Richard Pryor and Nas.

Performing: A contemporary duet with Darby Canessa

Bio: Pamela Lyn is a dance teacher & choreographer (predominantly ballet & contemporary), as well as a 200-RYT Yoga Instructor teaching group classes & privates. She also plays the singing bowls, writes & paints.

T.K. Nana / Company name is Open Sky Expeditions – Photographic Trip Designer and Tour Manager
Showing: I am showing three photos from various travels. 1) Gentoo Penguin in Neko Harbor, Antarctica. 2) Sunset Above the Arctic Circle in Ersfjordbotn, Norway. 3)  Paro Taktsang Monastery (a.k.a Tiger’s Nest) in Bhutan.
Bio: T.K. Nana trained as an actor, so naturally he became a waiter in NYC, then eventually found his way to the travel industry. After picking up a point-and-shoot on a trip to the Galapagos he fell in love with photography, specifically landscapes and wildlife. He taught myself to use a DSLR and hasn’t put it down since. He now designs and leads photographic trips all over the world and he is incredibly fortunate to constantly have fascinating subjects in front of his lens.
Creative Influences: “I’m influenced by the places I get to experience. They urge me to capture the way they make me feel, if I’m able. I’m often not!”

Travis Madison a.k.a Jack Nimble – Spoken word, Story teller, Singer/song writer, Rapper, Host, Zumba instructor
Performing: a mix of spoken word, story telling and maybe some music.
Bio: Travis Madison is performance artist local to Long island. He is one of the creative minds behind The Muse Exchange, a small and upcoming event/media company. Creating art is his passion be it through poetry, song or dance. His hands and mind are never idol.
Creative Influences: “Life influences me, I am inspired by the struggles and drive of everyday people. I pull heavily from my own experiences to raise questions and try to find answers. Everything inspires me.”

Showing: A mixed media piece

Bio: Creative Director with 20 years of experience in beauty branding and packaging. I also enjoy making things with my hands, getting dirty, cooking and playing with my kids.

Performing: Dance. Video. Bodies. An exploration of grief and communal support. With dancers: Tegan Hack and Kayla Ostrowski.

Bio: Claire is a dancer, choreographer, yoga instructor, photographer, writer and model based in New York City. She writes for Iridescent Women and is currently working on obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Dance with a concentration of Body, Science, and Motion from Marymount Manhattan College. Her works explore the human condition and beauty of the human form. You can follow her at her website (clairesersun.com) or her on instagram (@clairesersun).

Join us Sat. 10/20 at 7pm for an evening of creativity, community, and donating.

$10 suggested donation. All proceeds from the door and raffle go to Trinity Place Shelter!

“Our mission is to help homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ*) youth and young adults in New York City to safely transition out of the shelter system and grow into independent, positive, and productive adults.”