Paradise Garage – which was open between 1977 and 1987 – represents a singular chapter of nightlife, music, New York, and Black history rolled into one. Here, Adam Scott and Dave Waddell talk to Miss_Rosen about its “hopeful” legacy:
, which highlights the Garage in its exploration of the transformative power of the designed experience.
Pointing to the distinction between what anthropologists dub “day talk” and “night talk,” Waddell sees the Garage as an impeccable model of collective brilliance after the sun went down. “While day talk is about what people are doing and making sure everyone follows rules and regulations, night talk is about expanding imagination, telling stories, and going beyond the physical into the realms of spirituality. You have a place you go to escape, release, and go beyond into a different state.
. As pastor and choir all rolled into one, Levan delivered the gospel from the DJ booth, the music becoming the word. The faithful flock responded in kind with hand clapping, foot stomping, praise giving befitting a holy roller service. In this moment of liberation, peace, love, unity, and respect were rendered as fact. “Belonging begins with attraction; you’ve got to draw people in,” says Scott. “There might be moments of collision, that disruptive equilibrium that makes you curious and draws you closer. Once you understand the rules of the game, you dive in, get involved, and participate. There’s an opportunity to bang the drum yourself. You tell others. You return again and again.
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