Jen Catron & Paul Outlaw’s ‘Condiment Wars: A Wrestling Match’

Times Square Arts, the public art program of the Times Square Alliance, collaborates with contemporary artists and cultural institutions to experiment and engage with one of the world's most iconic urban places. Through the Square's electronic billboards, public plazas, vacant areas and popular venues, and the Alliance's own online landscape, Times Square Arts invites leading contemporary creators, such as Charles Gaines, Joan Jonas, Jeffrey Gibson, Pamela Council, Mel Chin and Kehinde Wiley, to help the public see Times Square in new ways. Times Square has always been a cultural district and place of risk, innovation and creativity, and the arts program ensures these qualities remain central to the district's unique identity./arts

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Join us for a drag and condiment-themed wrestling extravaganza in Times Square with wrestling groups EWA and Choke Hole.

Broadway & West 46th Street

Jen Catron & Paul Outlaw’s ‘Hot Dog in the City’

With Times Square Arts, artist duo Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw take street meat to new heights with 'Hot Dog in the City', a 65-ft-long sculpture of an iconic New York City style hot dog complete with hydraulics, confetti, and dynamic public programming.

Condiment Wars: A Wrestling Match is a free event that celebrates Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw’s public art project<a href="http://arts.timessquarenyc.org/times-square-arts/projects/at-the-crossroads/hot-dog-in-the-city/index.aspx" title="http://arts.timessquarenyc.org/times-square-arts/projects/at-the-crossroads/hot-dog-in-the-city/index.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Hot Dog in the City</a>, presented by Times Square Arts. <h3>Times Square Arts, Jen Catron &amp; Paul Outlaw present Condiment Wars: A Wrestling Match, featuring the EWA and Choke Hole</h3>Duffy Square, Broadway &amp; 46th StFriday, May 3 | 6-8pmCome experience athletic theater and the art of aggression in the most absurd fashion - a wrestling extravaganza at the foot of the Hot Dog! The event kicks off with EWA wrestling group pitting toppings against toppings for the ultimate tongue-in-cheek smackdown. For the final act, the drag wrestling queens of Choke Hole face off with capitalism, corporate America, and the masculinity of the sport itself with their signature fever-pitch pageantry - a perfect match for Times Square. <h3>Hot Dog in the City Public Programming &amp; Events Schedule:</h3>Daily, April 30 - June 13, 2024 | 12pmConfetti CelebrationsBroadway &amp; 46th St Friday, May 3, 2024 | 6-8pmCondiment Wars: A Wrestling Match featuring EWA and Choke HoleBroadway &amp; 46th St<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/879553978627?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/879553978627?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP Encouraged</a> Friday, May 10, 2024 | 5-6pmThe Hottest Dog Show: A Canine Beauty Pageant with AKC Museum of the DogBroadway &amp; 46th St<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/879554620547?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/879554620547?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP Encouraged</a> Friday, May 17, 2024 | 12-1pmHot Dog Eating Contest with Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs &amp; Major League EatingBroadway &amp; 46th St<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/879557890327?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/879557890327?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RSVP Encouraged</a> Sunday, June 9, 2024 | 12-5pmTo Be Frank: A Hot Dog Summit with The Town HallThe Town Hall, 123 W 43rd St<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/times-square-arts-and-the-town-new-york-new-york-06-09-2024/event/0300608FB33B0BD9" title="https://www.ticketmaster.com/times-square-arts-and-the-town-new-york-new-york-06-09-2024/event/0300608FB33B0BD9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tickets Required</a> Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 12pmClosing Ceremony &amp; Election Results Visit <a href="http://arts.timessquarenyc.org/times-square-arts/projects/at-the-crossroads/hot-dog-in-the-city/index.aspx" title="http://arts.timessquarenyc.org/times-square-arts/projects/at-the-crossroads/hot-dog-in-the-city/index.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">tsq.org/hotdog</a> for more information on upcoming Hot Dog in the City programming and events. LocationCondiment Wars: A Wrestling Match will be held on Duffy Square in Times Square, at Broadway &amp; W 46th Street. The sculptural installation, Hot Dog in the City will be on view on the Broadway pedestrian plaza between 46th and 47th Sts through June 13, 2024.Closest subway lines include 1, A, C, E at 50th Street Station; B, D, E at 7th Avenue; B, D, F, M at 47-50 St-Rockefeller Center; N, Q, R, W at 49th Street Subway Station.Inclement Weather Advisory PlanWe intend to hold this outdoor event in (light) rain or shine, but we will monitor the weather and share updates closer to event dates if necessary. Events may be canceled should severe weather conditions be forecasted.Information for Visitors with DisabilitiesThere will be is ADA Accessible seating/viewing area. For guests needing special accommodation, please email Times Square Arts at arts@tsq.org. <h3>ABOUT Hot Dog in the City</h3>Frankfurters, wieners, Coneys, red hots! Dynamic artist duo Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw take street meat to new heights with a 65 foot long sculpture of the iconic New York City style hot dog. Complete with hydraulics and bursts of confetti, this spectacular animatronic installation sited in the heart of Times Square will also be an anchor for serious talks, playful performances, and political debate. With equal parts spectacle, celebration, and critique, Catron and Outlaw symbolically supersize the all-American hot dog to examine consumption, capitalism, class, and contemporary culture. Hot Dog in the City builds upon the artists’ layered conceptual practice which spans elaborate large-scale sculptures, kinetic installations and immersive experiences, often infused with humor and camp to prompt cultural and political commentary. <h3>ABOUT Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw</h3>Jen Catron (b. 1984, Bluford, Illinois) and Paul Outlaw (b. 1980, Fairhope, Alabama) are collaborative artists who create elaborately staged large-scale sculptures, kinetic installations, participatory performances that oscillate between the tragic and absurd. The duo’s enduring fascination with gastronomy and performance took them all the way to the reality TV show “Chopped,” which became the pinnacle of their performative fish fry food truck project. Catron and Outlaw often use humor, camp, and spectacle as a subtle veil for subversion, and their layered conceptual works become a genuinely playful and entertaining platform for pointed cultural and political commentary. The two first met and joined forces while studying at the Cranbrook Academy of Art located outside of Detroit, Michigan. After graduation, they relocated their art practice to Brooklyn, New York, where they continue to live and work. Their work has been exhibited at institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Cranbrook Art Museum, and Postmasters Gallery. <h3>ABOUT Times Square Arts</h3>Times Square Arts, the public art program of the Times Square Alliance, collaborates with contemporary artists and cultural institutions to experiment and engage with one of the world's most iconic urban places. Through the Square's electronic billboards, public plazas, vacant areas and popular venues, and the Alliance's own online landscape, Times Square Arts invites leading contemporary creators, such as Charles Gaines, Joan Jonas, Jeffrey Gibson, Pamela Council, Mel Chin and Kehinde Wiley, to help the public see Times Square in new ways. Times Square has always been a cultural district and place of risk, innovation and creativity, and the arts program ensures these qualities remain central to the district's unique identity. <h3>ABOUT Choke Hole</h3> <h3>ABOUT EWA</h3>The Extreme Wrestling Alliance (EWA) was founded in 1997 by the Pinto family, of Harrison, NY, and led by Hollywood Pinto. It boasts a hard-hitting suite of original, episodic content, including nine seasons of its YouTube-based show, Tuesday Night Takedown. The EWA has also produced live events in and around New York City, been featured in art galleries and local television platforms. Through its unique brand of home grown content and one-of-a-kind storytelling, the EWA has evolved into an enduring, crossover success. Now based in Livingston, NY, the EWA is more than just wrestling — it's an experience. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ewabackyardwrestling.com" title="http://www.ewabackyardwrestling.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ewabackyardwrestling.com</a>. Follow EWA on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ewa__wrestling" title="https://www.instagram.com/ewa__wrestling" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ewawestchester" title="https://www.facebook.com/ewawestchester" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/EWA__Wrestling" title="https://twitter.com/EWA__Wrestling" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>. ABOUT Pauli CakesPauli Cakes, born in The Bronx and based in Brooklyn, stands as a dynamic sound curator renowned for fostering unity and movement within the city's underground queer rave scene. This multifaceted artist, serving as a DJ, community organizer, spirit raiser, performer, and founder of collectives DiSCAKES and xCAKES, has become an indelible presence in the vibrant tapestry of New York's cultural landscape.With a profound impact on the New York nightlife circuit, Pauli Cakes is celebrated for their iconic raves, influential musical contributions, organizational prowess, and dedication to harm reduction. Their immersive sets are hailed as a "breakneck wonderland" and a "Spirit Raising Journey Through Sound," reflecting a high-energy, genre-bending experience infused with sonic eclecticism drawn from the diverse soundscape of NYC.Pauli passionately believes in transcending limitations and binaries through the transformative power of music, communal spirit, and creative expression. Rooted in their hometown, their sound serves as a colorful testament to the eclectic influences found in the bustling streets of New York. Pauli Cakes continues to be an unmistakable figure, shaping and elevating the underground queer rave scene with unwavering commitment and artistic ingenuity. <h3>PROJECT SUPPORT</h3>Support for Hot Dog in the City is provided in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.Fabrication services for Hot Dog in the City were handled by The Factory NYC, Stronghold Fine Arts and Themendous Scenic Studios. A special thank you to Marc Agger at Agger Fish Co.

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