Events Calendar
August 6, 2012
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Britto Art Exhibit
Price: Free
August 6, 2012 09:00am - 11:00pm
Stop by Time Warner Center to see pop artist Romero Britto’s latest exhibit. Romero Britto (b.1963) is a Brazilian artist based in Miami. Born in the disadvantaged area of Recife, he was self-taught at an early age by painting on surfaces such as newspapers. In 1983, he traveled to Paris where he was introduced to the work of Matisse and Picasso. He combined influences from cubism with pop to create a vibrant and iconic style that The New York Times describes, “exudes warmth, optimism and love.”
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Star Quality: The World of Noel Coward
New York Library for the Performing Arts
Donald & Mary Oenslager Gallery, 40 Lincoln Plaza
New York [map]Price: Free
August 6, 2012 12:00pm - 06:00pm
The NYPL presentation of this collaborative traveling exhibition is part of an international festival celebrating Coward's long, transatlantic career and his prowess as songwriter, playwright and peformer. The multi-media exhibition features posters, photographs, manuscripts, and music from The Library for the Performing Arts and AMPAS documenting his multiple roles in theater and film. In addition, newly discovered film footage and artifacts from Coward's home will be displayed for the first time. It will be accompanied by a screening series fo films written or directed by Coward, as well as by concerts and symposia.
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Rock and Roll Icons
Price: Free
August 6, 2012 12:00pm - 06:00pm
Rock and Roll Icons: Photographs by Patrick Harbron is a new exhibition taken from Harbron’s rock and roll concert and portrait photography of influential musicians and groups of the 1970’s and 1980’s, captured at pivotal moments in their careers. The exhibition features many photographs that have never been published or exhibited. Harbron photographed artists such as Elvis Costello, Blondie and Deborah Harry, The Cars, Rush, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Police, Tom Petty, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, KD Lang, Dire Straits and Van Halen early in their careers. He followed these artists to prominence and others that were already well known including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Queen, Neil Young, Bob Marley, The Who, Genesis, Elton John, KISS, U2, Aerosmith, Santana, Michael Jackson and Ray Charles. The work has been published on album,CD and DVD covers, in books, magazines, for publicity and tour booklets. Harbron has received numerous awards including two JUNO Award nominations for album cover photography. Some of his album work is included in the Taschen books ‘1000 Records Covers and Rock Covers'.
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Summer Stage - Central Park
Summer Stage
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park (enter Fifth Ave. at 72nd Street or CPW at 72nd Street)
New York [map]Price: Free
August 6, 2012 07:00pm - 10:00pm
Founded in 1986 at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, SummerStage expanded to venues in all five boroughs two years ago. The program—featuring everything from screenings, dance performances and concerts—has now become synonymous with summer in the city; the best part is that the programming is largely free. This season kicks off with the SummerStage Gala June 5, honoring the music of Jimi Hendrix and featuring performances by G. Love & Special Sauce, Bebel Gilberto and The Roots. Go to www.summerstage.org to get complete schedule and times. E-mail info@summerstage.org for specific questions.
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Jazz at Linclon Center - Swing University (Education for Adults)
Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall
Time Warner Center, 5th Floor, 10 Columbus Circle
New York [map]Price: $100.00
August 6, 2012 07:00pm
Swing University (Education for Adults), Fall Term Registration Starts July 9. Swing University explains jazz, its development, and how to be an effective listener. Class members learn how to follow song form, understand the roles of soloists within the ensemble in a jazz performance, and explore the significant events in the music's history. Taught with the help of special guest lecturers, Swing University offers a wide range of courses to suit all jazz lovers from novices to jazz cats. Single tickets available for all classes. For questions on pricing or enrollment, call 212-258-9922 or email swingu@jalc.org. Online reservations begin July 1, 2012.
Swing University Open House
Wed, Sep 19, 6:30pm
The Agnes Varis and Karl Leichtman Studio at Frederick P. Rose Hall.Join Phil Schaap and other Swing University instructors in kicking off the fall term at the Swing University Open House.
Featuring live music from Swing University instructor and early jazz specialist Terry Waldo, who will perform several W.C. Handy compositions in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the publishing of Handy's composition "Memphis Blues," this event will introduce you to Swing University faculty and give you an overview of courses being offered this fall. -
Shakespeare in the Park
Price: Free
August 6, 2012 08:00pm - 10:00pm
In Into the Woods, a witch's curse condemns the Baker and his wife to a life without children. They embark on a quest to find the four items required to break the spell: a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold. Will they succeed? And what happens after "happily ever after?" A Tony Award-winning masterpiece by musical theater giants Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Into the Woods is a witty and irreverent reimagining of beloved classic fairytales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Cinderella. Enter at West 81st Street.
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Phil Kline: Dreamcitynine (audio installation)
Price: Free
August 6, 2012 08:00pm - 12:00pm
Technology developed by Rockmore Tech (world premiere, commissioned by Lincoln Center Out of Doors). What better way to celebrate the John Cage centenary than with postmodern sounds of silence? There will be a live version of Dreamcitynine, featuring 60 percussionists, performed on August 3.