Description

Steep'd is an immersive, ambient tea lounge series hosted by The Ludo. In the New Year, we are excited to be branching out to host some special events and workshops! 

Join us on January 20th for a one-time screening of The Adventures of Prince Achmed, accompanied by a live score from Dickson + Familiar and tea service from Virgo's Room—included with entry. 

Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights), this tale of adventure, romance, sorcery, and rivalry unfolds through Lotte Reiniger’s visually stunning and pioneering cut-paper silhouette animation style.

About the musicians: 

Glenn Dickson, cutting-edge klezmer clarinetist, and Bob Familiar, electronic musician with a history in classic Boston rock bands, have combined to create a lush orchestral sound through layering of the clarinet and synths, yet is human and intimate in its presence. Glenn has adopted looping techniques and digital manipulations of his acoustic clarinet sound, while Bob utilizes the Osmose keyboard, which extends the intuitive expressiveness of the traditional synthesizer through multi-dimensional sensing for every key, with drifting loop stations, and state-of-the-art sound processors.

Their "compositional ambient" style encompasses soaring melodies, awesome textural layerings, and detailed interplay between the instruments. They borrow from the best of the ambient world with a classical sensitivity and melodic development that sets them apart from much ambient and electronic music. Check out their two albums, "The Wild Stream of Being" (12/25) and "All the Light of Our Sphere" (5/25), on Bandcamp. 

Come catch their one-of-a-kind and one-time-only live score to the world's oldest surviving animated film! 

Tea & Dinner Service

We will be serving complementary teas from Virgo's Room throughout the evening! 

If you’d like to grab a delicious Mediterranean dinner or sweet treat beforehand—or schedule a pickup to enjoy during the film—we’ve partnered with Amba Cafe (right next door) to offer attendees a one-time 15% discount, valid for the evening of the event. 

No other outside food or beverage will be permitted on site.

Details

Ages 

To maintain an intentional environment for relaxation and deep listening, Steep'd is an 18+ event. 

Arrival 

We have a strict, timed entry from 7 to 7:30 PM, so please plan accordingly. We will not be able to grant entry once the film begins. 

Seating + Accessibility 

There will be a mix of floor seating along with tables and chairs.

Plenty of yoga mats and a few rugs + cushions will be available for floor seating, but please bring extra blankets, cushions, and other items that will make you more comfortable.

The venue is wheelchair accessible.  

Please reach out to info@theludo.co with any accessibility concerns or a specific seating request as soon as possible. 

Transporation

This event will be hosted at First Street Market (59 First Street) in East Cambridge, a few-minute walk from the Green Line and several bus routes at Lechmere Station. There are also a limited number of metered street spots out front, some Cambridge residential parking nearby, and a paid lot directly above the venue. 

Pricing

Self-selected sliding scale pricing is available at checkout based on your financial means.

Volunteer exchange opportunities are also welcome if you cannot afford a ticket and/or want to support in other ways.

Contact us at info@theludo.co for additional support. 

Check out all of The Ludo's other events here, including Steep 'd's special tea blending workshop on 1/12.