AMNH Features DJ Sets by Spank Rock, Zebra Katz and IMPORT/EXPORT, 5/18

Now in its fifth season, the American Museum of Natural History's One Step Beyond party series continues with DJ sets by Spank Rock, Zebra Katz, and IMPORT/EXPORT in the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Hall of the Universe on Friday, May 18.

During this ongoing party series, guests can dance in the Museum's Rose Center for Earth and Space to the sounds of the biggest names in techno, electronica, hip-hop, and indie rock. Guests can also enjoy the Hayden Big Bang Theater, located in the lower part of the Hayden Sphere, which features a dynamic multi-media presentation, narrated by acclaimed actor Liam Neeson, that takes visitors on a thrilling four-minute trip from Earth to The Edge of the visible universe. Each ticket also includes one pass to the Museum for future use. Visuals for One Step Beyond are produced by Glowing Pictures.

The event will be held May 18, 2012, from 9 pm–1 am.

Spank Rock (DJ set)

Naeem Juwan, also known as Spank Rock, draws immediate influence from the Baltimore Bass movement. He met with the Diplo-helmed Hollertronix crew and began crafting the type of live performances that have become underground legend in the early 2000s. With production partner Alex "xxChange" Epton, he released the seminal LP YoYoYoYoYo on UK label Big Dada in 2006. Since then Spank Rock has toured with notables from Beck to Bjork to the Beastie Boys, made records with Santigold, Kylie Minogue, Mark Ronson, and Mos Def, and remains one of the most enigmatic and electrifying performers in music today.

Zebra Katz (DJ set)

Ojay Morgan, a performance artist, created Zebra Katz as part of a senior thesis project at Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts in New York City. His debut release "Ima Read" featuring Njena Reddd Foxx played as part of a Rick Owens fashion show in Paris in March.

IMPORT/EXPORT

Brooklyn-based IMPORT/EXPORT, aka Handshake, has developed wearable sound systems and homemade instruments over the last decade. As IMPORT/EXPORT, he has been hosting moustache parties and the comedy music podcast "The Flopcast" and has DJ'd alongside Michna, Sammy Bananas, Theophilus London, and Willy Joy.

Guests should enter through the Weston Pavilion entrance on Columbus Avenue at 79th Street. Admission to One Step Beyond is $25. Guests must be 21 and present valid ID. A beer and wine cash bar is available.

Tickets are available on the Museum's website at amnh.org/osb or by calling 212-769-5200, Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm.

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