Brian Rogers News

As part of the sixth edition of FIAF's Crossing the Line Festival, the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, and The Chocolate Factory present the world premiere of Hot Box, fromBrian Rogers. Hot Box is a loud, dark, drunken live performance (and endurance challenge) that takes inspiration from Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now and Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo-particularly the extreme physical trials the actors underwent in order to create a genuine experience on screen. Hot Box features dancer Madeline Best and non-performer Rogers, taking center stage in his own work for the first time.

The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, today announces the full program for Crossing the Line 2012, the sixth annual edition of its highly acclaimed fall festival presenting interdisciplinary works and performances by artists from around the world. Crossing the Line takes place this year from September 14-October 14 in venues throughout New York City. Nespresso is the Presenting Sponsor of Crossing the Line 2012. Tickets go on sale August 1.

New London Maritime Society starts summer with a special Celebration of Four Exhibitions today, July 5, 2012, from 5 to 8 PM. The evening is really a Summer Block Party, with openings down Bank Street -- at the Hygienic, Expressiones and next door, at Studio 33. The four exhibitions include two shows about contemporary boat builders: ingenious small boats by David McCulloch, of Old Lyme, displayed in our new Pop-Up gallery (across the street in the former Modern Electric space); and Edward Hellenbrecht's photographs, which document the building of a cutting-edge racing sailboat, a GP-26; the photos will be shown at the Custom House.

New London Maritime Society starts summer with a special Celebration of Four Exhibitions on Thursday, July 5, 2012, from 5 to 8 PM. The evening is really a Summer Block Party, with openings down Bank Street -- at the Hygienic, Expressiones and next door, at Studio 33. The four exhibitions include two shows about contemporary boat builders: ingenious small boats by David McCulloch, of Old Lyme, displayed in our new Pop-Up gallery (across the street in the former Modern Electric space); and Edward Hellenbrecht's photographs, which document the building of a cutting-edge racing sailboat, a GP-26; the photos will be shown at the Custom House.

Six local bakers vied for top honors Friday night, July 1, in the 1st Lighthouse Cake-off Competition at the Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London.

Next Friday evening, July 1, five local bakers will vie for top honors in the 1st Lighthouse Cake-off Competition at the Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London.

Choreographer and director Heather Kravas upends the effortful physicality of 9 women, their rehearsal of precision and practice of perfection in her latest work, The Green Surround.

Choreographer and director Heather Kravas upends the effortful physicality of 9 women, their rehearsal of precision and practice of perfection in her latest work, The Green Surround.

Hilary Easton + Co. perform excerpts from Noise + Speed for Past/Forward, presented by NYU Tisch School of the Arts at The Skirball Center. Noise + Speed, with original music by Thomas Cabaniss, premiered at The Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church in 2008.

Hilary Easton + Co. perform excerpts from Noise + Speed for Past/Forward, presented by NYU Tisch School of the Arts at The Skirball Center. Noise + Speed, with original music by Thomas Cabaniss, premiered at The Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church in 2008.

Hilary Easton + Co. perform excerpts from Noise + Speed for Past/Forward, presented by NYU Tisch School of the Arts at The Skirball Center. Noise + Speed, with original music by Thomas Cabaniss, premiered at The Danspace Project at St. Mark's Church in 2008.

Since COIL began in 2006, 50+ companies from NYC, the US, UK, Australia, continental Europe, Latin America and Asia have been presented as part of this mid-winter festival.

Richard Kornberg & Associates announces this week's dance listings (beginning January 3rd).

Richard Kornberg & Associates announces this week's dance listings (beginning January 3rd).

Since COIL began in 2006, 50+ companies from NYC, the US, UK, Australia, continental Europe, Latin America and Asia have been presented as part of this mid-winter festival.

The Chocolate Factory has announced its fall 2010 season beginning with SELECTIVE MEMORY, September 8 through 18 at 8pm.

The Chocolate Factory has announced its fall 2010 season beginning with SELECTIVE MEMORY, September 8 through 18 at 8pm.

The Chocolate Factory has announced its fall 2010 season beginning with SELECTIVE MEMORY, September 8 through 18 at 8pm.

BAX/Brooklyn Arts Exchange will close the AIR FESTIVAL 2010, featuring BAX's Artists In Residence luciana achugar (dance), Abigail Browde (theater), Victoria Libertore (theater), and Jennie MaryTai Liu (dance) May 2nd.