SOLAR & SOLAR

The solar panels are on the roof. We wait now for 

the electric company to turn them on.  It has been

about 1 1/2 years since we started this effort—we

have had fundraisers to assist with the funds.

We also have repaired the roof and done required

work to make this possible. All this has cost TSL

a substantial amount of money—the Solar is $70,000

alone—the roof work was $35,000.  We continue

raising funds to pay for this.  At this time we are

banking on a future for Time & Space Limited

that will see us open in the next year or years.

2021 or 2022 ? The idea of a return to normal

is not what we see—but a new re-imagined TSL.

Right now the TSL Gallery is the focus of our 

time and space.  We have been outside in the

parking lot hosting movies and performances

since July 2020—as the cold weather approaches

we will have to discontinue that effort and move

inside.  We are planning for the spring of 2021

with outside events and other projects (to be

announced).  Now we focus on a year end

campaign-and a fundraiser for October 10, 2020.

Claudia and Linda will be presenting a performance

event (including some chili/cornbread) —6:00pm

start time—dress for the outside—it will be on

the screen in the parking lot—as well as a

live presentation…see you soon.

Moving moving—we keep on moving.

TSL is moving on to our future projects–

The Solar Panels are being installed in

a few days—we could use some more 

help paying for this installation.

In fact—we had to switch companies

and do more work on the roof—so 

we won’t be shy—we can use some

more help in paying this bill.

As for the new TSL gallery space—we

are moving on to create THE EARL SHOW

opening Saturday Sept. 5th…it is

a vast impressive collection of Earl Swanigan’s 

work—we are honored to show his work.

Also we are featuring the TSL “STUFF STORE”

in our basement space–a way to raise funds

for TSL–visit–prior to events–Movies (outdoors)

and the TSL GALLERY.

We hope to see you at TSL.

We don’t sleep much.

TSL since closing our doors to the public on (March 17th, 2020)-

we have not been able to show movies in our two screening rooms 

here at TSL.

Many are sad to see that we have closed our spaces to the public.

This decision to close is not ours alone—the Governor of the State

of New York  has mandated the closing of all movie theaters in the

state of New York.  

We are now screening movies in our parking

lot out side—it is only one or two times a week but it is a means

of gathering outside at a safe distance to share a movie experience.

I remind my readers that this pandemic has put great stress on

places like Time & Space Limited who have a long history of

presenting movies and high definition broadcasts such as the 

Met Opera, National Theater of London, Bolshoi & a host of

rarely seen Independent movies.  Our income has been

reduced to zero. The Covid-19 not only affects us but touches

the lives of all the distributors, movie makers, crews, writers,

directors, and the people like us who serve you these 

delicious treats from the minds and talents of so many who

are the canaries of the cultural mines.  These amazing 

performers, singers, dancers, designers reflect who

we are in this time & space ————

without their voices, images, we are missing so

much. 

It is important to preserve a space like Time & Space

Limited—WHY?— because it is a space that is committed to

surviving this nightmare that will not doubt linger not only

for now but well into the future. There is only ONE TSL.

We are ready to re-open all of our spaces but right not it is not

possible. 

We have for the time being converted our shows (movies & 

performances of music, and theater)——to the out of doors

—and the cafe area is now a huge gallery space where 

we can show art—BUT the movie spaces are

off limits. 

We encourage you to contribute to TSL at this 

time it is more important than ever to keep hope alive

by guaranteeing that TSL will be able to continue into the

future. 

Please contribute now.

www.timeandspace.org for more info.

August already of the year 2020

Time so illusive. The Covid-19 rages here in America.

We keep our distance from one another. We mask up-

wash up—and shop fast—no lingering—no idle chatter-

We march on fast—do our business and move on 

move on.  We have served over 5000 meals here

Since March 17th when we closed our doors to the

public. Now we are presenting movies and live 

performances out side on our stage and our screen.

We are getting ready for the EARL show opening

September 5th. We go on.  The crickets are present

fall sounds are in the air. The Hurricane season 

begins. The election looms. Black lives matter.

The economy shakes—it heaves and reels with

each blow that the virus sends to us. We go on.

Making Things Work

It has been awhile since I have written on this blog

a lot has happened since Covid-19 hit us all in March 2020.

TSL closed it doors on the 17th and started a comfort food

project to help our friends and neighbors get some prepared

meals delivered to those who wanted an affordable meal—

and to those who just live at the edge—(no one was turned

away.) 100’s of meals went out weekly. We continue to 

prepare 200 meals a week still. The kitchen at TSL became

the center of TSL activities—our staff joined in to make this

work —we applaud them for their generosity and their “can do

spirit”.   We also provide our members with Virtual Movies

starting in June and continue to do so.

As it became clear that we could not open TSL to our usual 

steady stream of Indy movies, (live HD Opera – National Theater- Bolshoi)

+ book readings and performances we decided

to prepare for outdoor events —this meant building a

stage. We have now opened this July 17th. We 

continue providing outdoor events our our new stage until

fall (weather permitting).  We are screening movies and

hosting musical performances every Friday and Saturday.

No movies indoors and no performances are in the near future so

we have made the cafe into an art gallery—

this has been on going project

to get the walls ready and the space prepared—

we will open Sept. 1.

So we have had to move quickly and with re-inventing

the TSL that will be very different than before.  

IN addition to all of this work we are continuing with

the Solar installation. And last but not least we have

a new website that holds the Mussmann/Bruce archives.

Please check it out and join us when you can—as we

navigate this era of Covid-19. 

And on a final note—as you can imagine our income has

has diminished — since we have been hampered by

our ability to provide programing—but so far so good.

If you are feeling generous we are eager to accept your

tax-exempt contributions.

Juneteenth 2020

The Civil war goes on.  The Black Lives Matter a movement

that never stops—the killing of George Floyd a short time

ago by a blue-suited policeman kneeling on George Floyd’s

neck (as the whole nation watched)

brings us back to these words: “I can’t breathe”

—this phrase represents the call of the Corona-19 Virus-victims

“I can’t breathe”. 

Black people-people of Color-people who are Other

(all struggle to breathe in this “yet America”)

 —it was 2 years until the slaves in Texas

received news that they were free—June 19, 1865.

Today we celebrate and note this day in history—

as we search for freedom and liberty for ALL.  

People are still being bought and sold—slavery is alive and

well….we need reform and re-imagining. 

2020 is pushing us all to think of everything 

all at once— 

And asking that a new way be found

—the old normal is not good enough to return to

—no not now—not never, 

Cultural Commerce are two words that I have trouble linking together. Now that the novel coronavirus has come to live in our land of milk and honey it seems that there is a conflict of interest in these 2 words living together. Linking money with culture is always limiting. Art being the driver of economics is rife with problems. Culture and art are products of thinking and the results of handiwork….not necessarily the desire to make money—most of the things I have made cost me time, space & cash.

What next is the question? We have a lot to think about and little time to think or too much time to think–or no time at all to think?–So what are you thinking? about whatever there is to think about? or do we throw up our hands and surrender–but who shall we surrender to? lots of thoughts roll around in my head like a failed pin-ball machine –the only light left that never stops blinking is the one called “TILT”

Democracy is Inconvenient

As the COVID-19 Virus pandemic continues

to invade our landscape—so do the future

plans to keep us forever in our spaces—

the announcement of Gov. Cuomo’s 

“SCREEN NEW DEAL” as  Naomi Klein

writes about this plan on the INTERCEPT

site May 8, 2020—is about the increase of Amazon,

Google, FaceBook —the Gates/the Schmidt’s

are all lining up to figure out a way to keep

us in jail—because democracy is inconvenient.

We will leave this crisis the worse for ware if

we do not sharpen up—and sit up and pay

strict attention to what is happening—we will

be assigned to sit in front of computers for

health, education, banking, and more—

it sounds like the death knell for the live arts

that is for certain and we will be forever

apart and never together again.  The

big men are meeting now right here in

the Governor’s office to plan our future.

Perk up. Dystopia LOOMS.

The TSL Comfort Food Project continues here at TSL. Our space which in the past was delivering independent movies, live simulcasts, live theater, and more is now delivering meals prepared for the community in which we live. Our kitchen is the center of our space right now and it serves a many who desire our good food–no one is turned away. A Video produced by our neighbors at Club Helsinki and filmed/edited by Randal Martin gives you a glimpse into the work that our staff is doing to give some relief at a time of crisis–“the pandemic –in the time of COVID-19”.
https://youtu.be/SRGsXyl3DQw