Los Angeles filmmaker Chase Maenius describes New York painter Adam Miller's work as 'Timeless - Brooklyn, New York artist Adam Miller is the embodiment of the spirit of masters of years past. His work demonstrates a deep understanding of the human psyche-using the canvas as a storytelling medium that tackles themes and issues as relevant today as they were four hundred years ago.'
Adam states, 'On a conceptual level I'm dealing with a lot of things that are contemporary issues - the environment, the place of science and psychology and what's motivating us as human beings. When you look at the news you see this ongoing struggle for power, dominance, wealth and authority - that's always been interesting to me. I like to look into the motives of why we are doing what we do as human beings and then try to find a language that can address those motives. I think that's why I was drawn to sixteenth century paintings, because they were doing the same thing. They were talking about issues that were going on in their time - the authority of the church, the aristocracy, and they were doing it in a really funny, witty way - that's really important to me.
'I also like a little bit of humor in my work, so I would say it is darkly sardonic with an undertone of sweetness to it. It goes along the tradition of social criticism that starts back in the sixteenth century and goes through the eighteenth century - the Enlightenment with people like Voltaire and Swift.'
The Power of an Image is now available in bookstores around the United States.
New Noir
New Orleans Noir: The Classics
edited by Julie Smith
Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each volume comprises stories set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city.
There was an explosion of talented dancers on stage at City Center on December 22, 2015. The energy was high. The dancers lit up the audience so that at the end of each piece, the outburst of applause and yells came from them. It was thrilling for everyone in the theater.
On January 23 and 30, 2016, Long Beach Opera (LBO) presents composer Leonard Bernstein's satiric romp Candide at the Center Theater in Long Beach, CA. The eclectic score mixes everything from Viennese waltzes to soaring arias to Latin tangos. Filled with unforgettable songs such as “Glitter and be Gay, “Oh, Happy We,” “I Am Easily Assimilated” and “Make Your Garden Grow,” Candide was called by Bernstein his “personal love letter to European music.” Adapted from Voltaire's novel, the operetta takes aim at political excess, social traditions and superstitions with an underlying warning against unfettered optimism. While beset by one calamity after another, including an earthquake, exile, war, slavery, robbery and even the Spanish Inquisition, the show's hero Candide and his true love Cunegonde cling to the belief that they live in “the best of all possible worlds.” Candide's tuneful score and recognizable characters have made it an irresistible draw for audiences around the world. David Schweizer and his creative team will put a unique LBO spin on this all-time favorite.
The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of THE METROMANIACS by supremely clever playwright David Ives (All in the Timing, Time Flies). This uproarious new 'translaptation' of a classic French farce, Alexis Piron's La Metromanie, will be directed by one of America's most renowned stage directors, Michael Kahn, presented in association with Shakespeare Theatre Company.
Diversionary Theatre has announced that tickets are on sale for A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration In Concert, written by Paula Vogel and directed by Kim Strassburger. Performances of this holiday-inspired production begin Thursday, December 10th, 2015, at 7pm at 4545 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA.
MasterVoices will hold its Fall Gala and Concert, featuring the THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE; OR, THE SLAVE OF DUTY at Le Parker Meridian and the New York City Center tonight, October 15, 2015.
NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Three world-renowned European galleries Brimo de Laroussilhe, Alessandra di Castro, and Galerie Kugel have joined forces to showcase an unprecedented collaborative selling exhibition of fine art and antiquities at a historic venue in Manhattan. Opening October 14 th to the public, this extraordinary event, is the debut of each gallery in the United States, and the first time that their masterpieces have been exhibited together.
MasterVoices will hold its Fall Gala and Concert, featuring the THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE; OR, THE SLAVE OF DUTY at Le Parker Meridian and the New York City Center on October 15, 2015.
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ The Community of Harlem has a rich history of Arts & Cultural contributions. The Harlem Renaissance has influenced artists, poets, scholars, educators, politicians, fashion, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and community leaders from New York City throughout the world. Hip Hop Music & Culture will now join that legacy in Harlem as the Hip Hop Hall of Fame + Museum is set to open up its offices on the historic 125 th St. There will be a press & community open-house event scheduled to kick-off the Hip Hop History Month Celebration in November.
A novel and cookbook, author Valerie Hart's new book, 'My Best Life: An Autobiography by Sakie' (published by Archway Publishing), follows a cat through her autobiography of all of her lives, each story followed by a historic or modern recipe.
'Tinserella- Putting the G'Day in Cabaret' is a one-woman comedy cabaret that pays no'tention to any storyline but purely craves to crack you up. Writer and performer Joana Simmons has collected her favourite alter egos and imaginary friends and flung them into a sack of satirical songs and physical comedy. Featuring the celebrity guest impersonations of Mariah Carey and Lindsay Lohan, it is a combination of quips and quirks guarantee to put the G'Day in Cabaret.
The Ham4Ham mini-concerts continue for the dedicated fans who show up for the Hamilton lottery! Today, Lin-Manuel Miranda read the crowd the first five paragraphs from Ron Chernow's acclaimed Alexander Hamilton biography. Check it out below!
Alexander Hamilton, 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' storms Broadway tonight, August 6, when Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical Hamilton opens at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.).
HAMILTON, the story of 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' opens tonight at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Learn more about the full company and watch clips from the musical!
Ah, the togetherness! And the amazing dancing! HAMILTON ensemble member Jon Rua choreographed a reimagined version of the famed gym scene from WEST SIDE STORY, in which the Sharks and the Jets dance together instead of fighting. The whole dance is set to Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams' “Blurred Lines”. Check it out below!
Paris Je t'dore! And Vive La France! French-flavored Broadway shows and songs are tres magnifique. The romantic 'City of Lights' and the lure of romance with a French accent has served as the inspiration for many musicals through the years. And since France and all of the world's Francophiles celebrated Bastille Day earlier this week, BroadwayWorld's Jeff Walker and Matt Tamanini are taking a look at the shows and tunes that make us go 'oo-la-la!'
Alexander Hamilton, 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' comes to Broadway in the new musical HAMILTON, which just began previews last night at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.). To celebrate the start of performances, we are flashing back to the show's road to the stage!
Alexander Hamilton, 'the ten-dollar Founding Father without a father,' comes to Broadway in the new musical HAMILTON, beginning previews at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.) tonight, July 13, prior to an official opening night on August 6.
