Monthly Archives: March 2011

Los Muñequitos de Matanzas at Mass MoCA.

From Cuba to Mass MoCA – Los Muñequitos de Matanzas

On April 30 and May 1, Jacob’s Pillow and Mass MoCA will co-present Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, acclaimed as the world’s finest rumba group from Cuba and amongst the highest regarded percussionists in the world and masters of Afro-Cuban ritual,

Los Muñequitos de Matanzas at Mass MoCA.

From Cuba to Mass MoCA – Los Muñequitos de Matanzas

On April 30 and May 1, Jacob’s Pillow and Mass MoCA will co-present Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, acclaimed as the world’s finest rumba group from Cuba and amongst the highest regarded percussionists in the world and masters of Afro-Cuban ritual,

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Hipster-chic with Dan Hicks, The Hot Licks, & John Hammond

John Hammond & Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks are musical legends who will take the Stage of the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA on Saturday, April 16 at 8pm. These two leading lights of blues and roots music will

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Hipster-chic with Dan Hicks, The Hot Licks, & John Hammond

John Hammond & Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks are musical legends who will take the Stage of the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA on Saturday, April 16 at 8pm. These two leading lights of blues and roots music will

Rosanne Cash at Mass MoCA 2011.

Soulful, earthy Rosanne Cash delivers the sting of heartbreak

The Memphis-born singer Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash’s eldest daughter, has the sort of inimitable voice that makes listeners sit up and take notice, and what they get are her heartfelt personal lyrics. As one listener put it, “Rosanne Cash has

Rosanne Cash at Mass MoCA 2011.

Soulful, earthy Rosanne Cash delivers the sting of heartbreak

The Memphis-born singer Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash’s eldest daughter, has the sort of inimitable voice that makes listeners sit up and take notice, and what they get are her heartfelt personal lyrics. As one listener put it, “Rosanne Cash has

Solid Sound Festival. Rick Levinson photo.

Where to Stay for the Solid Sound Festival – Wilco Lodging (Updated 6/13) – Hotels, Campgrounds, Tentground

For the lineup of performing acts scheduled for June 24-26 at Mass MoCA in North Adams, MA, read our earlier story: Solid Sound Festival Announces 2011 Lineup. (photo above by Rick Levinson of the 2010 Solid Sound Festival.) Ticket Information

Solid Sound Festival. Rick Levinson photo.

Where to Stay for the Solid Sound Festival – Wilco Lodging (Updated 6/13) – Hotels, Campgrounds, Tentground

For the lineup of performing acts scheduled for June 24-26 at Mass MoCA in North Adams, MA, read our earlier story: Solid Sound Festival Announces 2011 Lineup. (photo above by Rick Levinson of the 2010 Solid Sound Festival.) Ticket Information

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A soaring Renée Fleming in Capriccio at The Met

This has been a super opera season for those who love the German composers. With the first two of Wagner’s the Ring Cycle being offered, and now a rarely performed Capriccio from Richard Strauss, the Teutonic music makers are well

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A soaring Renée Fleming in Capriccio at The Met

This has been a super opera season for those who love the German composers. With the first two of Wagner’s the Ring Cycle being offered, and now a rarely performed Capriccio from Richard Strauss, the Teutonic music makers are well

Scenes from Le Comte Ory, courtesy Metropolitan Opera

Exclusive Preview of Rossini’s “Le Comte Ory” in pictures and video (Met Live in HD)

Those of you who have been following our series of articles that preview each opera offered in the Met’s Live in HD series will particularly enjoy this article with its three glorious excerpts. Even those who don’t consider opera their

Scenes from Le Comte Ory, courtesy Metropolitan Opera

Exclusive Preview of Rossini’s “Le Comte Ory” in pictures and video (Met Live in HD)

Those of you who have been following our series of articles that preview each opera offered in the Met’s Live in HD series will particularly enjoy this article with its three glorious excerpts. Even those who don’t consider opera their

Ted Shawn's Men Dancers in Polonaise at Jacob's Pillow

Jacob’s Pillow Interactive goes live – Historic dance video, photos, stories

For the first time rare footage of early dance in America, and at Jacob’s Pillow is available on a new interactive website assembled by Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The Pillow, always cognizant of its role as a both a trend

Ted Shawn's Men Dancers in Polonaise at Jacob's Pillow

Jacob’s Pillow Interactive goes live – Historic dance video, photos, stories

For the first time rare footage of early dance in America, and at Jacob’s Pillow is available on a new interactive website assembled by Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The Pillow, always cognizant of its role as a both a trend

Julianne Boyd

In Conversation with Julianne Boyd about the new Barrington Stage season

Julianne Boyd is much more than the Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company, the person who gets to pick the plays they do. She is an administrator, a diplomat, a financier and a miracle worker as well. She has an

Julianne Boyd

In Conversation with Julianne Boyd about the new Barrington Stage season

Julianne Boyd is much more than the Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company, the person who gets to pick the plays they do. She is an administrator, a diplomat, a financier and a miracle worker as well. She has an

Lucie Arnaz at Barrington Stage Company

BSC adds Lucie Arnaz, Amanda McBroom, Mrs. Lincoln’s Séance, Kunstler

From the number of new additions to an already busy season, it is becoming clear that Barrington Stage Company is going to keep its two stages lit nonstop all summer and into the fall. With the company’s latest additions of

Lucie Arnaz at Barrington Stage Company

BSC adds Lucie Arnaz, Amanda McBroom, Mrs. Lincoln’s Séance, Kunstler

From the number of new additions to an already busy season, it is becoming clear that Barrington Stage Company is going to keep its two stages lit nonstop all summer and into the fall. With the company’s latest additions of

Fahrenheit 451 at New Stage Performing Arts Center

Pittsfield to enjoy Futuristic “Fahrenheit 451″ on stage, with multimedia touches

Pittsfield’s innovative New Stage Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with the Pittsfield Big Read, will present a dramatization of “Fahrenheit 451”, adapted by Ray Bradbury from his classic science fiction novel of the same name. In their up-close playing space,

Fahrenheit 451 at New Stage Performing Arts Center

Pittsfield to enjoy Futuristic “Fahrenheit 451″ on stage, with multimedia touches

Pittsfield’s innovative New Stage Performing Arts Center, in collaboration with the Pittsfield Big Read, will present a dramatization of “Fahrenheit 451”, adapted by Ray Bradbury from his classic science fiction novel of the same name. In their up-close playing space,

Troy RPI Paradio

Huge Singing Flashmob to take over the Streets of Troy April 6

Most flashmobs are stationary, surprising passers-by at malls, train stations and the like. But leave it to the creative crowd at RPI to come up with a delightful switch on this new way of sharing a few minutes of joy

Troy RPI Paradio

Huge Singing Flashmob to take over the Streets of Troy April 6

Most flashmobs are stationary, surprising passers-by at malls, train stations and the like. But leave it to the creative crowd at RPI to come up with a delightful switch on this new way of sharing a few minutes of joy

Donna McKechnie at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Mahaiwe schedules Donna McKechnie, Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley, Christine Ebersole, and Denis O’Hare

“The Mahaiwe is becoming known as Broadway’s home in the Berkshires” – Beryl Jolly In announcing additions to their already busy calendar, Executive Director Beryl Jolly demonstrated the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center’s commitment to live theatre and cabaret with the

Donna McKechnie at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Mahaiwe schedules Donna McKechnie, Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley, Christine Ebersole, and Denis O’Hare

“The Mahaiwe is becoming known as Broadway’s home in the Berkshires” – Beryl Jolly In announcing additions to their already busy calendar, Executive Director Beryl Jolly demonstrated the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center’s commitment to live theatre and cabaret with the

Keigwin + Company at Jacob's Pillow Gala 2011

Stars who’ve earned their Stripes to Salute Jacob’s Pillow at June Gala

There are going to be dance fireworks aplenty (metaphorically speaking) on stage at the Jacob’s Pillow Gala, celebrating the opening of the company’s 2011 Season. And the tributes have been pouring in as the feisty old – yet perennially young

Keigwin + Company at Jacob's Pillow Gala 2011

Stars who’ve earned their Stripes to Salute Jacob’s Pillow at June Gala

There are going to be dance fireworks aplenty (metaphorically speaking) on stage at the Jacob’s Pillow Gala, celebrating the opening of the company’s 2011 Season. And the tributes have been pouring in as the feisty old – yet perennially young

James Levine Cancels due to ill health.

The Met Announces James Levine Cancellations. Don’t Count on him for Tanglewood.

In what was not a very surprising announcement, following on the hells of assurances that this would not happen, The Metropolitan Opera announced that James Levine would be cutting back on his conducting duties there. Continuing problems with his back

James Levine Cancels due to ill health.

The Met Announces James Levine Cancellations. Don’t Count on him for Tanglewood.

In what was not a very surprising announcement, following on the hells of assurances that this would not happen, The Metropolitan Opera announced that James Levine would be cutting back on his conducting duties there. Continuing problems with his back

Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx.

Here’s Your Chance to Introduce the Grandkids to Groucho (in person)

Groucho Marx was one of the best improv comedians who ever lived, and had a career that spanned several generations, starting with vaudeville and his family’s Marx Brothers act. Several Braodway shows followed, most notably the musical Animal Crackers (1928)

Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx.

Here’s Your Chance to Introduce the Grandkids to Groucho (in person)

Groucho Marx was one of the best improv comedians who ever lived, and had a career that spanned several generations, starting with vaudeville and his family’s Marx Brothers act. Several Braodway shows followed, most notably the musical Animal Crackers (1928)

Two Spirits

Queer Jews, Mormons, Muslims and Catholics in film and on stage (Part One)

(Part 1 – Overview) (Part 2 – Screening of Trembling Before G-d and A Jihad for Love at Images April 7, 2011 with filmmaker present.) (Part 3 – Review of Trembling Before G-d by Invictus Pilgrim) Queer Cinema goes far

Two Spirits

Queer Jews, Mormons, Muslims and Catholics in film and on stage (Part One)

(Part 1 – Overview) (Part 2 – Screening of Trembling Before G-d and A Jihad for Love at Images April 7, 2011 with filmmaker present.) (Part 3 – Review of Trembling Before G-d by Invictus Pilgrim) Queer Cinema goes far

Trembling Before G-d

Queer Cinema (Part 2): Director to talk about Films on Gay Jews and Muslims

(Part 1 – Overview) (Part 2 – Screening of Trembling Before G-d and A Jihad for Love at Images April 7, 2011 with filmmaker present.) (Part 3 – Review of Trembling Before G-d by Invictus Pilgrim) The Williams College “Dively

Trembling Before G-d

Queer Cinema (Part 2): Director to talk about Films on Gay Jews and Muslims

(Part 1 – Overview) (Part 2 – Screening of Trembling Before G-d and A Jihad for Love at Images April 7, 2011 with filmmaker present.) (Part 3 – Review of Trembling Before G-d by Invictus Pilgrim) The Williams College “Dively

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Queer Cinema (Pt. 3) – The Film “Trembling Before G-d”: Secrets of the Soul

(Note: This film will be screened on Thursday April 7 at Images Cinema with the filmmaker present. Details here. (Part 1 – Overview) (Part 2 – Screening of Trembling Before G-d and A Jihad for Love at Images April 7,

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Queer Cinema (Pt. 3) – The Film “Trembling Before G-d”: Secrets of the Soul

(Note: This film will be screened on Thursday April 7 at Images Cinema with the filmmaker present. Details here. (Part 1 – Overview) (Part 2 – Screening of Trembling Before G-d and A Jihad for Love at Images April 7,