A locomotive whistle sounds out across the desert, long and lonesome, and the engine gathers steam. Men ride on the roof of the carriage, their laughter spilling out into the night. Curled up on the luggage rack, a young boy on his first train trip alone is too excited to sleep, listening to all the voices and watching the faces, the stunning bride returning from a trip to gather her dowry, a striking and friendly family of African-Iraqis. He knows he'll remember every moment of this journey from Baghdad to Basra. He did, and many years and miles away it became the bedtime story he told his daughter, and the inspiration for Salaam's new album, Train to Basra and Other Stories (release: October 29, 2013).
The World Music Institute launches its 2013-14 season with the New York concert debut of CHRISTINE SALEM on Friday, October 4 at 8:00pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announced a major expansion and development initiative that will bring the total number of properties in its portfolio to 100 hotels and resorts around the world by 2016. Ranging from Morocco to Japan and Israel to India, this plan will expand the brand to urban capitals and emerging tourist destinations, some of which are a first for the JD Powers luxury hospitality leader.
Beginning with the 2013-14 season, the New York Philharmonic's Insights Series - in which artists and experts will explore some of the season's themes and concerts - will now be free, and take place at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center. This season's events will include discussions with Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow during his farewell season (October 23); composer-conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and violinist Leila Josefowicz (October 28), who will discuss Mr. Salonen's Violin Concerto, written for Ms. Josefowicz (which they will perform with the Philharmonic in its New York Concert Premiere, October 30-November 5); Music Director Alan Gilbert and Executive Director Matthew VanBesien on the state of the Philharmonic (March 3, 2014); The Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence Yefim Bronfman (May 20, 2014), who will talk about Beethoven's piano concertos (which he will perform during The Beethoven Piano Concertos: A Philharmonic Festival, June 11-28, 2014); and discussions relating to the NY PHIL BIENNIAL, the details of which will be announced at a later date.
Following its World Premiere at the Montreal World Film Festival on August 26th 2013, The Projectionist, a short film written and directed by Najat Jellab will have its U.S. premiere in the competition portion of the 8th Annual Harlem International Film Festival on September 15, 2013.
On September 19th at City Winery in New York City, public radio's Afropop Worldwide celebrates 25 years of introducing Americans-and a global online community-to the most exciting music on the planet. The gala concert features Grammy Award Nominee and ngoni (African lute) virtuoso Bassekou Kouyatefrom Mali and his electrifying band Ngoni Ba. Special guest artists include Mali's Mamadou Kellyand Sudanese singing star Omer Ehsas and others. Harry Belafonte is Honorary Chair of the gala.
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In response, Expedia.com, the world's leading online travel company, today introduced a month-long campaign featuring travel giveaways and exclusive travel coupons to raise funds in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
THE STORY OF FILM: AN ODYSSEY is an unprecedented cinematic event, an epic journey through the history of world cinema that is a treat for movie lovers around the globe.
Weaver joins previously announced Joel Edgerton, who will play Ramses, and Christian Bale, set to take on the role of Moses. The film was originally written by Adam Cooper and Bill Collage, with Steve Zaillian providing a rewrite.
E! is traveling the globe in the new eight episode half-hour series 'Party On,' which heads to exclusive resorts and gorgeous beaches around the world to soak up the local party scene. Hosted by Emmy-nominated 'Bold and the Beautiful' actress and singer Jacqueline M. Wood, each episode will focus on one glamorous location where Jacqui will spend 48 hours checking out the incredible vistas, tasting the delectable cocktails and cuisine, and trying out the often extreme activities that make each destination one-of-a-kind. Along the way, Jacqui will meet celebrities, jetsetters and local legends who will join her two-day adventure and keep the party going as she experiences the best of the best of each hotspot. The new weekly series 'Party On' will debut late 2013 on E!
The joys of travel provide an opportunity to explore foreign cultures, enjoy breathtaking sceneries and meet interesting people. And for author Froylán Tiscareño who has enjoyed travelling and constant moving, he would like to share his experiences with like-minded readers.
Art.com, the world's leading online destination dedicated to experiencing and buying art, announces the launch of a new photography collection by internationally renowned fashion, beauty and travel photographer Nigel Barker. The unique images are divided into nine categories, featuring more than 270 photographic prints exclusive to Art.com marking the first time Barker has ever sold his personal work commercially. The exclusive Nigel Barker Collection can be viewed at www.art.com/nigelbarker.
The Old Globe today announced that San Diego musical artists The Midnight Pine and Stevie Harris have joined the lineup for the Globe's one-night-only Jeff Buckley Tribute Concert on Monday, Aug. 19 at 7:00 p.m. The concert, which features several prominent local artists covering the songs of the legendary musician, coincides with the Globe's upcoming production of The Last Goodbye, a fusion of Buckley's music with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Check out the videos below of Hubbard Street dancers in a duet and solo from Casi-Casa by Mats Ek, and a mini documentary by dancers and staff about the company's spring 2013 cultural diplomacy tour to Algeria, Morocco and Spain!
LONDON(Marketwired - Aug 6, 2013) - Art.co.uk, the world's leading online destination dedicated to experiencing and buying art, announces the launch of a new photography collection by internationally renowned fashion, beauty and travel photographer Nigel Barker. The unique images are divided into nine categories, featuring more than 270 photographic prints exclusive to Art.co.uk, marking the first time Barker has ever sold his personal work commercially. The exclusive Nigel Barker Collection can be viewed at www.art.co.uk/nigelbarker.
The French Cable Station Museum and renowned Addison Art Gallery of Orleans, Massachusetts, will hold a welcoming for internationally acclaimed artist Olivier Suire Verley on Saturday, August 10. According to American Art Collector magazine, 'Verley uses motifs such as open-air marketplaces, city lights reflected at night, and sailboats and the sea to bring people together and enhance our lives.'
TANDAVA ARTS has announced the return engagement of Carol Tandava Henning's BLOOD ON THE VEIL directed by Jeffrey Fiske. BLOOD ON THE VEIL will play an 8 -week limited engagement at the Write Act Repertory Theatre (309 East 26th Street, NYC 10010). Performances begin today, August 4 and continue Sunday, September 29. Opening Night is Sunday, August 4 (8 p.m.). (There is no performance on Sunday, September 1, Labor Day Weekend.)
