In New York,
A new exhibition "Barnbokskonst" / Children's Book Art by Lena Shiffman is showing at the Swedish Church at 5 E 48th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues. Opening reception Saturday, Jan. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. For more info, see Current Exhibit at Swedish church, New York or www.lenashiffman.com

Performance artist and provocateur par excellence Mårten Spångberg's La Substance, but in English - a 4.5 hour performance installation at MoMA PS1 involving several performers, dancers and a singer. For more info, see Mårten Spångberg, La Substance, but in English at PS1

The Stockholm based dance theater ZebraDans is in New York for two days of performances at Scandinavia House. Two full performances, which include dance, theatre and circus, and recommended for children from 6 months up to 13 years old, are open to the public on January 12-13, 11 a.m. both days. Free entry and no prior registration.

The two full performances are
- ”Aston’s Stones” (recommended age: 3 years and up) Jan. 12 at 11 A.M.
- ”Marmalade” (recommended age: 2 years and up) Jan. 13 at 11 A.M.

The showcase is a collaboration between ZebraDans, Scandinavia House, the Swedish Embassy, the Swedish Consulate and is supported by the Swedish Arts Council. This is the first time they arrange a presentation during APAP. For more info, see www.scandinaviahouse.org or www.zebradans.se/apap