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Peter Anton's FOODHIST TEMPLE at UNIX Gallery in New York 4/2-5/14

"THE FOODHIST TEMPLE," a sanctuary of food sculptures by artist Peter Anton will be presented at the UNIX Gallery New York. The solo exhibition will be on view from April 2 - May 14, 2015. The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 6 PM.

Jim Nue's THE FLOATONES Set for 20th Anniversary Revival at La MaMa, 5/1-10

In Jim Neu's musical 'The Floatones,' four rather strange characters meet at their encounter group and decide the best way to get better is through show business. They form a vocal quartet on the cutting edge of a new fusion between entertainment and self-help. Their night club act shares their group insights in speech and song, interweaving their individual stories, creating a post-Chorus Line. 'The Floatones' debuted in 1995 and will be revived by La MaMa E.T.C. on the play's 20th anniversary, March 1 to 10, 2015 co-directed by Catherine Galasso and Keith McDermott. It is the first production of a Jim Neu play since his death in 2010.

La MaMa to Revive THE FLOATONES in Honor of its 20th Anniversary

In Jim Neu's musical 'The Floatones,' four rather strange characters meet at their encounter group and decide the best way to get better is through show business. They form a vocal quartet on the cutting edge of a new fusion between entertainment and self-help. Their night club act shares their group insights in speech and song, interweaving their individual stories, creating a post-Chorus Line. 'The Floatones' debuted in 1995 and will be revived by La MaMa E.T.C. on the play's 20th anniversary, March 1 to 10, 2015 co-directed by Catherine Galasso and Keith McDermott. It is the first production of a Jim Neu play since his death in 2010.

The New York Times 'Look West' Series Comes to Segerstrom Center Tonight

Look West is a new event series that brings game-changing innovators in the arts, media and technology on stage for engaging discussions with The New York Times journalists before live, local audiences in states throughout the Western U.S. The New York Times' Look West series is presented by Bank of the West.

AMERICAN IDIOT, 'UNNAMED LOVE-SUICIDE', ADDING MACHINE and More Set for The Hypocrites' 2015-16 Season

The Hypocrites are pleased to announce their 2015-16 Season, featuring an unprecedented seven productions for Chicago audiences! The season kicks off this summer with the triumphant return engagement of the critically acclaimed ALL OUR TRAGIC, an unparalleled twelve-hour theatrical adaptation that combines all 32 surviving Greek tragedies into a single epic narrative, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Sean Graney and featuring most of the original cast.

2nd Annual BOULDER ARTS WEEK Kicks Off Today

After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural year in 2014, Boulder Arts Week is gearing up for 2015. Over 100 artists and arts organizations are expected to participate in Boulder Arts Week 2015, taking place today, March 27 through April 4.

Peak Performances Stages World Premiere of SWIM This Weekend

The world premiere of Swim, a theater work for blind and sighted audiences by celebrated theater artist Robert Whitman, takes place this weekend, March 26-29 as part of Peak Performances's 10th anniversary season at the Alexander Kasser Theater.

Eighth Blackbird Announces New flutist Nathalie Joachim

After nine years, flutist Tim Munro is leaving eighth blackbird at the end of the 2014-15 season and New York based flutist Nathalie Joachim will begin as the new permanent flutist with the ensemble in August, for the 2015-16 Season and beyond.

The New York Times 'Look West' Series Comes to Segerstrom Center, 4/1

Look West is a new event series that brings game-changing innovators in the arts, media and technology on stage for engaging discussions with The New York Times journalists before live, local audiences in states throughout the Western U.S. The New York Times' Look West series is presented by Bank of the West.

Seven World Premieres and More Highlight New York City Ballet's 2015-16 Season

New York City Ballet will open its 2015-16 Season at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, September 22 with eight performances of Peter Martins' production of Tschaikovsky's Swan Lake, through Tuesday, September 29, to launch the Company's 2015 Fall Season, which will continue for four weeks through Sunday, October 18.

sq product theatre & BMoCA to Welcome Michelle Ellsworth for Boulder Arts Week 2015

square product theatre, in partnership with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, is pleased to present a pre-mortem presentation and conversation with Michelle Ellsworth as part of Boulder Arts Week 2015. This Expert Talk is offered in preparation for the Colorado premiere of Ellsworth's newest work, Clytigation.

CHICAGO DANCE HISTORY PROJECT to Launch 4/27 with Free 'TAP OVER TIME' Event

A consortium of local dance advocates, launching an inquiry into the history of theatrical dance in Chicago, will feature tap dance in its first public event. Tap artists Reggio 'The Hoofer' McLaughlin, Mark Yonally, and Starinah 'Star' Dixon will engage in dialogue with Chicago Dance History Project Director Jenai Cutcher West about Chicago's distinct histories, personalities, and styles of tap dance.

The Hypocrites to Present THREE SISTERS, 4/17-6/6 at The Den Theatre

The Hypocrites are pleased to conclude their 2014-15 season with Anton Chekhov's heartbreaking comedy THREE SISTERS, adapted and directed by Geoff Button, playing April 17 - June 6, 2015 at their new home, The Den Theatre Mainstage, 1329 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

Cynthia-Reeves Opens Exhibition at Premier Art Central Hong Kong Today

(New York, New England, San Francisco) -- At the premiere Art Central fair in Hong Kong, Cynthia-Reeves is presenting key works from artists whose creative process is concerned with high color, organic form, and elegant line. As a focal point of the stand, we are featuring the work of New York based activist and video artist, Anita Glesta, whose public art project, WATERSHED, will be on view in London as part of the upcoming Totally Thames River Festival in September. Her project is concerned with climate change and its impact on our oceans and riverways. The video content juxtaposes imagery of jewel-toned fish with educational content on how water levels are impacting ecosystems at all levels: human and marine.

Anne-Marie Russell Named Executive Director of Ringling College's Sarasota Museum of Art

Ringling College of Art and Design president Dr. Larry R. Thompson and Wendy G. Surkis, president of the Sarasota Museum of Art/SMOA, a division of Ringling College, today announced that Anne-Marie Russell, Executive Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson (MOCA), has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA). Anne-Marie begins with SMOA on May 1st, 2015.

Joffrey Ballet Showcases Choreographers of Color in WINNING WORKS Program Today

CHICAGO - The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents four World Premieres in the fifth annual "Winning Works" program, the culmination of the 2015 Choreographers of Color Awards. Three of the new works come from this year's Award winners Jennifer Archibald, Abdul Latif and Stephanie Martinez. The fourth piece is a new workby Joffrey Academy Artistic Director Alexei Kremnev called Windy Sand with original music by Karen LeFrak. All four works are performed by dancers from the Joffrey Studio Company and the Joffrey Academy Trainee Program. The Joffrey Academy of Dance's "Winning Works" program is presented at a new venue in 2015, the Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Avenue, over three performances: today, March 7 at 3 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm.

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