23 September 2009

ART 4 VETS

ART 4 VETS. Brooklyn artists step up in support of the activities at the Brooklyn Vet Center. Sept.25-Nov.15 Brooklyn Vet Center, 25 Chapel St., #604 A,C,F to Jay St/Borough Hall M-F, 10am-3pm BVC is a community based center for returning combat veterans and their families. Support local veterans and artists! *Sales are directly with artist and their representatives. Percentage of proceeds donated to the BVC. 

21 September 2009

Raindrops on Skin

Elspeth Duncan and Irukandji's exquisite expression of love.

27 July 2009

Choreographing in the Rain

Well the weather did seem to reflect Merce Cunningham's ascent into the heavens on Sunday...There was a constant questioning of what kind of rain gear would be needed, if any, throughout the day... complete with magnificent sunshine, winds with racing clouds, torrential downpour, and a beautiful calm and clarity when it all ended. Will leave it to Alastair Macaulay to fill you in on my favorite master of the New York School.

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/27/merce-cunningham-dies/

Savion Glover shares baton with Jason Samuel Smith

On the Hoofer front: As Gregory Hines before him, Savion Glover, the man I indignantly defended to a dance critic in the Green Room at the Met many years ago and remain fervently loyal to has done his share as colleague-mentor extraordinaire. Jason Samuel Smith appears to be the next generation's tap guru. Glover is on tour in Vail and Birmingham this month and Smith's company A.C.G.I. will be doing their thing at Jacob's Pillow. July 22-Aug 2.

16 July 2009

Verbier Festival Fellows


Ankush Bahl conducting Verbier Festival Orchestra fellows in New York's Nabi Gallery. 

If you're heading out to France or Switzerland this month. The Verbier Festival begins tomorrow July 17-August 2. It's a pleasant way to support the next generation of classical musicians!

12 June 2009

Muslim Voices: Parissa Sings Rumi

Persian vocalist, Parissa, eloquently delivers  music and poetry that transcends.



Muslim Voices: Parissa Sings Rumi



Photo: Ostad Parissa and Dara Afraz. Muslim Voices Festival. New York.  July 2009.

18 May 2009

The Jazz Foundation of America

The world Terence and Judith Conley chose to live in is a true testament to love, faith, and family.