BRIC is pleased to announce a free concert by Brooklyn afrobeat juggernaut Antibalas on October 13,co-presented by the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) at The Plaza at 300 Ashland, to kick off the 2018 BRIC JazzFest. The announcement completes the programming for the fourth edition of the celebrated Brooklyn jazz festival, called a "proudly eclectic gathering [that] remains unbounded by convention" (New Yorker), and continues a yearlong celebration to cap off four decades for the pioneering NYC arts-and-media organization and leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn.
BRIC has announced full programming for the 2018 BRIC JazzFest, the fourth annual edition of the celebrated Brooklyn jazz festival, whichcontinues a yearlong celebration to cap off four decades for the pioneering NYC arts-and-media organization and leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn. The multidisciplinary festival takes place over the course of a week (October 13-20) and thrives as what the New Yorker calls a "proudly eclectic gathering [that] remains unbounded by convention." This year's edition will feature film, dance, a panel discussion, workshops, and culminates with a three-night concert marathon, with performances occurring simultaneously throughout the various spaces comprising the dynamic BRIC House (647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn). For its 40th anniversary, BRIC has commissioned rising star trumpeter Keyon Harrold to write a new piece of music which will have its world premiere at the 2018 BRIC JazzFest.
Until the 1980s, mainstream culture and advertising often cast women as sex objects, and framed their images to appeal to the male gaze. Historically, men in advertisements were represented as figures of authoritative masculinity (such as the Marlboro Man), but rarely sexualized.
Jon Batiste is an internationally acclaimed musician, bandleader and composer. As an educator and television personality, he spreads his unbridled optimism coupled with a profound understanding of the arts. Born into a long lineage of New Orleans musicians, Batiste is a graduate of The Juilliard School with a Master's degree. After graduating, he toured globally with his band Stay Human and currently appears nightly on national television as the bandleader and musical director on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Jon is a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, Musical Director for The Atlantic and Creative Director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. He balances a demanding performance schedule with speaking engagements, curating events, occasional acting and producing opportunities, all while relentlessly composing new music.
The Broadway and West End singing star Marcus Lovett introduces an up-tempo nightclub act blending musical styles in Marcus Lovett, Moonlighting at Feinstein's 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, today and Saturday January 19 & 20 at 7pm. This is Lovett's second engagement at the club, having played one night in June 2017.
The Broadway and West End singing star Marcus Lovett introduces an up-tempo nightclub act blending musical styles in Marcus Lovett, Moonlighting at Feinstein's 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, on Friday and Saturday January 19 & 20 at 7pm. This is Lovett's second engagement at the club, having played one night in June 2017.
A new play directed by the renowned Colombian Director Jorge Al Triana, starring Germ n Jaramillo and Zulema Clares. The production marks the second work of Repertorio Espa ol's 50th Anniversary Season. Previews begin on February 23rd and the premiere will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Two hundred photos and videos by sixty two leading LGBTI artists (twenty four Australian and thirty eight international) will be exhibited at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) from Saturday 14 October until Sunday 3 December 2017.
International super model, fashion icon and actor, Tyson Beckford, made his highly anticipated return to Chippendales in Las Vegas, but this time as the show's first long-term celebrity guest star in residency.
Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern offers a new look at the iconic American artist's powerful ownership of her identity as an artist and a woman. This major exhibition examines the modernist persona that Georgia O'Keeffe crafted for herself through her art, her dress, and her progressive, independent lifestyle.
Boog City's annual Presidents' Day Weekend event, Welcome to Boog City 10.5 Poetry, Music, Theater, and Film Festival, will take place from Fri. Feb. 17-Sun. Feb. 19.
Bret Shuford (Paramour, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast) has created alongside Pure Motion Pictures a new music video using the song Royals by Lorde and Once Upon a Dream (From Sleeping Beauty [Trion Remix] ) From the album DConstructed. In the video we are taken to a ball hosted by Cinderella that eventually is overtaken by the Disney Villains. The video features Cinematography by Pure Motion Pictures, Choreography by Bruce Weber and Justin Keats, Costumes by Kurt Alger and Matthew Solomon, Music by Jim Lutz, Sound Engenerring by John Gibson, and Direction by Drue Pennella.
On Saturday, January 14, 2017, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) hosted its annual fundraiser in Miami, theBackyard Ball performance and gala, to help support the artistic development of the nation's most promising young artists. In addition to recognizing the talent of this year's 691 YoungArts Winners, the event honored jazz pianist Jason Moran (1993 Winner in Jazz) with the Arison Alumni Award, and choreographer Jessica Lang as the Arison Award Honoree for their vital contributions and commitment to the arts. The event also featured Javon Jones's acceptance of the inaugural 2016 Max Mara Young Visionary Award presented by Maria Giulia Maramotti, Max Mara's Director of retail for North America.
The International Center of Photography (ICP), the world's leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture, today announced the 2017 honorees of its annual Infinity Awards, widely considered the leading honor for excellence in the field. The 33rd annual ICP Infinity Awards will be held in New York City on the evening of Monday, April 24.
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Palm Springs winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern offers a new look at the iconic American artist's powerful ownership of her identity as an artist and a woman. This major exhibition examines the modernist persona that Georgia O'Keeffe crafted for herself through her art, her dress, and her progressive, independent lifestyle.
Desert Theatreworks' (DTW's) A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED, adapted by Leslie Darbon from the Agatha Christie novel, isn't exactly Noel Coward or Oscar Wilde, but the production's excellence provides a rollicking good time, and more than makes up for any weaknesses in the script.
dick clark productions and ABC announced today that international supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor/comedian Jay Pharoah will co-host the 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.
