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DATES PRODUCTION 2/14/2022 - The Muse Sessions (2022) 9/17/2006 - 10/8/2006 Fifty Million Frenchmen (2006) 9/11/2005 - 10/3/2005 Silk Stockings (2005)
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Erasing Borders Dance Festival Kicks Off Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022
The Indo-American Arts Council announces the always eagerly anticipated dance performances, this year including special events to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day, August 15. The celebration will feature two live performances, August 6 & 7 at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre, and a virtual August 8th streaming with artists from India, Canada, and the U.S.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022
The Indo-American Arts Council announces the always eagerly anticipated dance performances, this year including special events to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day, August 15. The celebration will feature two live performances, August 6 & 7 at the Ailey Citigroup Theatre, and a virtual August 8th streaming with artists from India, Canada, and the U.S.
iHeartDance NYC Announces One Night Only Evening of Dance To Raise Funds For Ukraine
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022
iHeartDance NYC, an arts initiative committed to using dance as a vehicle to make positive change in the community and around the world, announces a one night only benefit performance to raise humanitarian aid for the people of the Ukraine, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Florence Gould Hall Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022
iHeartDance NYC, an arts initiative committed to using dance as a vehicle to make positive change in the community and around the world, announces a one night only benefit performance to raise humanitarian aid for the people of the Ukraine, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Florence Gould Hall Theater.
Photos: World Premiere of TRUMP L'OEIL Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2021
The world premiere concert presentation of Trump L'oeil, a musical experience blending the elements of the Trompe-l'œil art form with the dizzying narratives to have come out of the previous administration, begins performances tonight, Friday, September 24 at 8pm, at Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute-Alliance Française.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2021
The world premiere concert presentation of Trump L'oeil, a musical experience blending the elements of the Trompe-l'œil art form with the dizzying narratives to have come out of the previous administration, begins performances tonight, Friday, September 24 at 8pm, at Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute-Alliance Française.
Tom Gold Dance Announces Summer 2021 Programming
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2021
New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance will perform at TurnPark Art Space, a sculpture garden and cultural center in West Stockbridge, MA, Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24; and in the amphitheater at Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, NY, Saturday, July 31, with a Sunday, August 1 rain date.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2021
New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance will perform at TurnPark Art Space, a sculpture garden and cultural center in West Stockbridge, MA, Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24; and in the amphitheater at Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, NY, Saturday, July 31, with a Sunday, August 1 rain date.
Stephane Wrembel To Release 'Django L'Impressionniste', A Book Of Music Transcriptions Of Compositions By Django Reinhardt
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021
Heralded composer, teacher and guitarist, STEPHANE WREMBEL, will release Django L'Impressionniste, a book of music transcriptions of 17 compositions for solo guitar by legendary musician Django Reinhardt on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021
Heralded composer, teacher and guitarist, STEPHANE WREMBEL, will release Django L'Impressionniste, a book of music transcriptions of 17 compositions for solo guitar by legendary musician Django Reinhardt on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Photo Flash: FIAF Presents Its First Le Petit Gala Outside The Box Soirée
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2020
On November 16, the French Institute Alliance Française held the eclectic and innovative Le Petit Gala Outside the Box soirée. The evening had a livestreamed performance and offered festive dinner boxes to enjoy from home. More than 1,000 people watched this celebration of FIAF's artistic voice, featuring performances at FIAF's Florence Gould Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2020
On November 16, the French Institute Alliance Française held the eclectic and innovative Le Petit Gala Outside the Box soirée. The evening had a livestreamed performance and offered festive dinner boxes to enjoy from home. More than 1,000 people watched this celebration of FIAF's artistic voice, featuring performances at FIAF's Florence Gould Hall.
Tom Gold Dance To Give Livestream Performance This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2020
New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance will give a livestream performance of Tom Gold Dance Founder and Director Tom Gold's All the Lonely People (2015) from the Nave of the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6:30PM EDT. This will represent the Company's first digital livestream of a complete work.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2020
New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance will give a livestream performance of Tom Gold Dance Founder and Director Tom Gold's All the Lonely People (2015) from the Nave of the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 6:30PM EDT. This will represent the Company's first digital livestream of a complete work.
Tom Gold Dance Returns To Berkshires with First In-person Performance Of Tom Gold's PLAN & ELEVATION
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2020
New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance will perform Tom Gold Dance Founder and Director Tom Gold's Plan & Elevation, set to Caroline Shaw's string quartet of the same title, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:30 PM and at 5:00PM on the grounds of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2020
New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance will perform Tom Gold Dance Founder and Director Tom Gold's Plan & Elevation, set to Caroline Shaw's string quartet of the same title, Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 2:30 PM and at 5:00PM on the grounds of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Tom Gold Dance Cancels 2020 Fall Season And Fall Update
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2020
Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance has cancelled its 2020 fall season, which was to have been held Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14 at Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute Alliance Française.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2020
Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, New York City-based classical dance company Tom Gold Dance has cancelled its 2020 fall season, which was to have been held Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14 at Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute Alliance Française.
NYTB/ChamberWorks Continues Online Programming and Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2020
NYTB/ChamberWorks' founding artistic director Diana Byer, having reimagined the company as an entirely digital outfit in the first week of the New York City shutdown, streaming an all-Antony Tudor program on March 19, today announces the newest additions to NYTB's slate of online performances and classes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2020
NYTB/ChamberWorks' founding artistic director Diana Byer, having reimagined the company as an entirely digital outfit in the first week of the New York City shutdown, streaming an all-Antony Tudor program on March 19, today announces the newest additions to NYTB's slate of online performances and classes.
NYTB/Chamber Works Will Present SLEEPING BEAUTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2020
NYTB/Chamber Works (Diana Byer, Founder and Artistic Director) announces Sleeping Beauty performances (February 29 & March 1) at Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street, NYC). Tchaikovsky's captivating score sets the mood for James Sutton's hour-long version of Sleeping Beauty from the Co.'s Once Upon a Ballet Series (suitable for ages 3+). Set in a magical fairy kingdom beneath the roots of a great tree, this beloved classic, filled with magic and poetry, tells the enchanting tale of Princess Aurora from her fateful birth to her triumphant wedding. The set, property design, & scenic painting are by Gillian Bradshaw-Smith, and costumes are designed by Sylvia Taalsohn Nolan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2020
NYTB/Chamber Works (Diana Byer, Founder and Artistic Director) announces Sleeping Beauty performances (February 29 & March 1) at Florence Gould Hall (55 East 59th Street, NYC). Tchaikovsky's captivating score sets the mood for James Sutton's hour-long version of Sleeping Beauty from the Co.'s Once Upon a Ballet Series (suitable for ages 3+). Set in a magical fairy kingdom beneath the roots of a great tree, this beloved classic, filled with magic and poetry, tells the enchanting tale of Princess Aurora from her fateful birth to her triumphant wedding. The set, property design, & scenic painting are by Gillian Bradshaw-Smith, and costumes are designed by Sylvia Taalsohn Nolan
Tom Gold's SPECTRAL PRELUDES Will Feature Costumes by Marlene Olson Hamm
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
Frequent Tom Gold Dance collaborator Marlene Olson Hamm will design the costumes for Spectral Preludes, Tom Gold's new evening-length work to Lera Auerbach's 24 Preludes for Piano, set to premiere during the 2019 fall season of Tom Gold Dance, Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute Alliance Française.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
Frequent Tom Gold Dance collaborator Marlene Olson Hamm will design the costumes for Spectral Preludes, Tom Gold's new evening-length work to Lera Auerbach's 24 Preludes for Piano, set to premiere during the 2019 fall season of Tom Gold Dance, Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute Alliance Française.
13th Annual NYC Greek Film Festival Kicks Off Oct. 17
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 11, 2019
The 13th Annual NYC Greek Film Festival is happening October 17th - 23rd and this year's schedule includes some of the best greek infused short and feature-length independent films from around the world, as well as several fantastic films not associated with greek culture, being shown at the historic Florence Gould Hall (FIAF) located at 55 East 59th St, NYC.
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 11, 2019
The 13th Annual NYC Greek Film Festival is happening October 17th - 23rd and this year's schedule includes some of the best greek infused short and feature-length independent films from around the world, as well as several fantastic films not associated with greek culture, being shown at the historic Florence Gould Hall (FIAF) located at 55 East 59th St, NYC.
French Institute Alliance Francaise Presents MAGNETIC GAZE: ISABELLE ADJANI ON SCREEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 14, 2019
This fall the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) celebrates the work and career of the great French actress Isabelle Adjani with the CinéSalon series Magnetic Gaze: Isabelle Adjani on Screen. Running each Tuesday from September 10 to October 29, this series honors one of France's greatest actresses, lauded for the unparalleled intensity and sensuality she brought to roles that inspired multiple generations of directors. Adjani, who began her acting career on the stage at the Comédie-Française, will also be performing at FIAF in Opening Night(Sept 12–14), which will be presented as part of the Crossing the Line Festival.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 14, 2019
This fall the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) celebrates the work and career of the great French actress Isabelle Adjani with the CinéSalon series Magnetic Gaze: Isabelle Adjani on Screen. Running each Tuesday from September 10 to October 29, this series honors one of France's greatest actresses, lauded for the unparalleled intensity and sensuality she brought to roles that inspired multiple generations of directors. Adjani, who began her acting career on the stage at the Comédie-Française, will also be performing at FIAF in Opening Night(Sept 12–14), which will be presented as part of the Crossing the Line Festival.
Tom Gold Dance To Conduct Rehearsal Residency At Onstage At Kingsborough
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019
Under the support of the City University of New York Dance Initiative (CDI), Tom Gold Dance, the classical dance company founded by former New York City Ballet soloist Tom Gold, will conduct a week-long rehearsal residency at OnStage at Kingsborough in Brooklyn, August 12–16, 2019, with a free rehearsal open to the public on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00PM.
by Julie Musbach - Jul 31, 2019
Under the support of the City University of New York Dance Initiative (CDI), Tom Gold Dance, the classical dance company founded by former New York City Ballet soloist Tom Gold, will conduct a week-long rehearsal residency at OnStage at Kingsborough in Brooklyn, August 12–16, 2019, with a free rehearsal open to the public on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00PM.
TimesTalks and HBO Announce Second Year-Long Sponsorship for ScreenTimes Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 4, 2019
TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is pleased to announce HBO as presenting sponsor of the ScreenTimesseries for a second year. Over the course of the year-long sponsorship, ScreenTimes will showcase 12 high profile pre-release screenings, coinciding with key studio release dates in late spring, summer, fall, and the year-end holiday awards season. Each screening will be followed by a conversation with the top creative talent from that film, moderated by a New York Times journalist.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 4, 2019
TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is pleased to announce HBO as presenting sponsor of the ScreenTimesseries for a second year. Over the course of the year-long sponsorship, ScreenTimes will showcase 12 high profile pre-release screenings, coinciding with key studio release dates in late spring, summer, fall, and the year-end holiday awards season. Each screening will be followed by a conversation with the top creative talent from that film, moderated by a New York Times journalist.
French Institute Alliance Francaise Presents 'Burning Bright: New French Filmmakers'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019
This spring through summer the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents Burning Bright: New French Filmmakers as part of its popular CinéSalon series. In what has become an annual highlight of the FIAF calendar, the 2019 edition of Burning Bright showcases recent noteworthy films by nine exciting young filmmakers. The screenings include seven US and NY premieres with introductions by figures from the film industry, as well as appearances from directors. It is organized by FIAF film curator Delphine Selles-Alvarez with Dana Kurylyk and runs every Tuesday from May 7 to June 25.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019
This spring through summer the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents Burning Bright: New French Filmmakers as part of its popular CinéSalon series. In what has become an annual highlight of the FIAF calendar, the 2019 edition of Burning Bright showcases recent noteworthy films by nine exciting young filmmakers. The screenings include seven US and NY premieres with introductions by figures from the film industry, as well as appearances from directors. It is organized by FIAF film curator Delphine Selles-Alvarez with Dana Kurylyk and runs every Tuesday from May 7 to June 25.
Former Groundskeeper Who Sued Monsanto & Won To Premiere Documentary GROUND WAR
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 29, 2019
The new documentary film 'Ground War,' presented by Beyond Pesticides, will have its New York City premiere screening on Saturday, April 6, 2019, 7:30pm at Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59thStreet, New York, NY. The film is a moving depiction of a son's quest for answers about his father's cancer—which takes him into the world of doctors, scientists, pesticide regulators, victims of pesticide poisoning, activists, and land managers. The issue is exposure to pesticides used to manage lawns and playing fields and the father's exposure as an avid golfer. The son, who is the filmmaker, finds others on the same search for answers because of harm or death of a loved one, then finds a solution in the work of activists and organic land managers.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 29, 2019
The new documentary film 'Ground War,' presented by Beyond Pesticides, will have its New York City premiere screening on Saturday, April 6, 2019, 7:30pm at Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59thStreet, New York, NY. The film is a moving depiction of a son's quest for answers about his father's cancer—which takes him into the world of doctors, scientists, pesticide regulators, victims of pesticide poisoning, activists, and land managers. The issue is exposure to pesticides used to manage lawns and playing fields and the father's exposure as an avid golfer. The son, who is the filmmaker, finds others on the same search for answers because of harm or death of a loved one, then finds a solution in the work of activists and organic land managers.
FIAF Presents US Theatrical Releases of Two New French Films
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 28, 2019
Building on a legacy of introducing treasures of Francophone cinema to New York audiences, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) will present first-run US theatrical releases of two new French films this spring: Eva Husson's Girls of the Sun, a riveting story of a female battalion fighting against ISIS (April 12–14 and 19–21); and the thriller My Sonby writer/director Christian Carion (Joyeux Noel) on May 10–12 and 17–19.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 28, 2019
Building on a legacy of introducing treasures of Francophone cinema to New York audiences, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) will present first-run US theatrical releases of two new French films this spring: Eva Husson's Girls of the Sun, a riveting story of a female battalion fighting against ISIS (April 12–14 and 19–21); and the thriller My Sonby writer/director Christian Carion (Joyeux Noel) on May 10–12 and 17–19.
French Institute Alliance Francaise Presents Isabelle Huppert
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2019
The French Institute Alliance Française celebrates the career of Isabelle Huppertpresenting a special evening with the iconic French actress and a CinéSalon series devoted to her on-screen work from March 5 to April 23. The programs coincide with Huppert's starring run in Florian Zeller's The Mother at the Atlantic Theater Company from February 20 to April 7. Tickets are available at fiaf.org.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2019
The French Institute Alliance Française celebrates the career of Isabelle Huppertpresenting a special evening with the iconic French actress and a CinéSalon series devoted to her on-screen work from March 5 to April 23. The programs coincide with Huppert's starring run in Florian Zeller's The Mother at the Atlantic Theater Company from February 20 to April 7. Tickets are available at fiaf.org.
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