Dutch National Ballet presents the world premiere of Frida, a ballet inspired by the life story of Frida Kahlo. Annabelle Lopez Ochoa choreographs the ballet about one of the most intriguing artists of the 20th century. Frida Kahlo became world famous for her paintings, many of them self-portraits. She was also a great advocate of equal rights, broke taboos, was far ahead of her time in her battle for gender neutrality and did not let the doom that struck her restrain her.
The previously announced Open Court: Climate Emergency scheduled for March 2020 will be a catalyst for complete organisational transition towards net zero.
Urban Decay is a groundbreaking beauty brand that has stood for being different and cruelty-free since it first launched in 1996. The original press release declared that the products were 'for the eyes, nails, lips and skin of girls and boys who want to rattle the notion of what beauty is and put their own stamp on it' and kicked off the brand's mission to challenge the status quo, reminding people that makeup is for anyone and everyone and should always be fun, untamed, and unexpected. Urban Decay continues to reject the sameness that runs through the beauty industry with the launch of 'Pretty Different,' a manifesto that embraces pure, unapologetic individuality.
American Opera Projects (AOP) announces the return of its popular Composers & the Voice program for its 2019-21 seasons. Created and led by Composers & the Voice Artistic Director Steven Osgood, six composers and up to three librettists will be selected for two-year fellowships to learn the fundamentals of writing for the voice and opera stage. Workshop sessions with professional opera singers, mentors, and instructors are held at AOP's home base in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Applications and complete information will be available beginning March 18 at www.aopopera.org/composers_voice. The deadline for applications is April 26 with fellowships announced by July 16.
The Guild of Music Supervisors unveiled the list of nominees for its 9th annual award show taking place on Wednesday, February 13th at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The event will celebrate the highest achievements in music supervision, recognizing exemplary work in 18 categories representing movies, television, games, advertising and trailers.
The Eastside Artists will present their annual show and sale December 7-9 at the Masonic Building, 312 E College Street in downtown Iowa City. Hours are 10am-8pm Today, 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. The show features original, affordable gifts by professional local artists. Admission is free.
The Eastside Artists will present their annual show and sale December 7-9 at the Masonic Building, 312 E College Street in downtown Iowa City. Hours are 10am-8pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. The show features original, affordable gifts by professional local artists. Admission is free.
Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) and the Wende Museum in Culver City have teamed up to create a festive and educational evening that includes opportunities to survey the Museum's current exhibits and to watch a performance of JWT's critically acclaimed show Past & Present: Russian Jewish American Stories.
Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) and the Wende Museum in Culver City have teamed up to create a festive and educational evening that includes opportunities to survey the Museum's current exhibits and to watch a performance of JWT's critically acclaimed show Past & Present: Russian Jewish American Stories.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble celebrates their fifth season with Paula M. Kimper's Patience & Sarah: A Pioneering Love Story at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 5th-October 21st. Set in Connecticut in the winter of 1816, the opera tells the powerful story of two young women who meet, fall in love, and resolve to devote their lives to each other.
Third Eye Theatre Ensemble celebrates their fifth season with Paula M. Kimper's Patience & Sarah: A Pioneering Love Story at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont, October 5th-October 21st. Set in Connecticut in the winter of 1816, the opera tells the powerful story of two young women who meet, fall in love, and resolve to devote their lives to each other.
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO sets the bar high for all things funny when the who's who of the comedy industry meets in Montreal, Canada for four days of industry panels, keynotes, concept showcases and networking events.
This week, Operadagen Rotterdam is the epicenter for contemporary opera and music theater for the thirteenth time. Operadagen Rotterdam is an important meeting place for professionals in opera and music theater from all over the world. From 22 to 25 May professionals follow the latest developments in their field in Rotterdam in a special programme, meeting fellow professionals, exchanging ideas and getting new inspiration. For the second time, the festival hosts a meeting of international network organisation Opera Europa. In addition, Operation Music Theater presents talents from Dutch soil to the international music industry with a special visitor program for Swiss theater makers in collaboration with Pro Helvetia this year. During the second GALA!, Operadagen Rotterdam awards prizes to innovative music theater makers.
Operadagen Rotterdam presents GALA! Awards ceremony for the second year in a row, in Oude Luxor Theater on Tuesday 22 May. The festive event unites opera and music theatre makers from all over the world. A raft of amazing artists will take to the stage. The evening also sees the Operadagen Awards ceremony 2018, in recognition of special contributions to music theatre and opera. Wende, ARIAH LESTER (Lester Arias), Lisa Verbelen, Meral Polat, and Rosa Ensemble from the Dutch industry are being lauded in addition to Thom Luz (Switzerland) in het international field. GALA! Includes performances by singer/entertainer Sven Ratzke (also the host of the evening), Wende, Meral Polat, Lisa Verbelen, and ARIAH LESTER (Lester Arias).
Evergreen, Colo., is about 1400 miles from New Orleans. But July 27-29, the scenic mountain community will become "Bourbon Street with Altitude" as it hosts the 17th annual Evergreen Jazz Festival.
Denver Arts & Venues' annual Five Points Jazz Festival returns 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19 to 1:30 a.m. Sunday, May 20, celebrating the music, culture and roots of Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood.
AOP (American Opera Projects) announces the six singers who will become its Resident Ensemble for the upcoming ninth season of its Composers & the Voice training program. Comprised of one each of the basic operatic/vocal categories, the singers for the 2017-18 season will be Coloratura Soprano Tookah Sapper, Lyric Soprano Jennifer Goode Cooper, Mezzo-Soprano Blythe Gaissert, Tenor Blake Friedman, Baritone Mario Diaz-Moresco and Bass Adrian Rosas.
The Off-Off-Broadway company, Always Love Lucy Theatre, has announced that it will present Hello to Rose, four of Tennessee Williams' one act plays featuring a cast comprised mainly of older actors and actors of color. The production will run 6 performances only, July 11 to July 15 at The Bridge @ Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor.
