by Cybel Martin | Mar 20, 2007 | Culture
Everyone and their mother (or in my case, their father) has been so excited about the new CD Box Set, “Musica Tradicional do Norte e Nordeste 1938” that was first mentioned in the New York Times. It’s a mass compilation of Brazilian Roots music and a must-have for any Jazz/Blues/Bossa Nova music afficiando. Unfortunately, it is not yet available in the US. Fortunately, two of our readers have found resources to purchase (on Ebay) and listen to the music (a Brazilian site).
Enjoy!
by Sandy | Mar 19, 2007 | Art, Culture, Museums
The Masterpieces of French Painting from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 1800-1920 . (Through May 6, 2007 at the Audrey Jones Beck Building)
Georges Seurat, French, 1859-1891, Study for “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
On loan from the New York Metropolitan Museum´s collection of French painting are 135 works representing artists from 1800 thru 1920 – such as Ingres, Courbet, Delacroix, Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Renoir, Van Gogh, Matisse, and Picasso.
by Sandy | Mar 18, 2007 | Culture, Film, Movies
Noir
Just an example of the “noir†film genre from the 40’s and 50’s. These mostly black & white mysteries are famous for the evocative, often lurid, pulpy titles, the snappy dialogue, the tough guys in trench coats, (Bogart, Ladd) and dangerous tough women in wedgies (Joan Crawford, Gloria Graham).
“Noir†is experiencing a resurgence, (along with the coats and the shoes).
There was a great piece in the recent Hollywood issue of Vanity Fair magazine.
It includes back ground on these thrillers, lots of pictures and some snippets of great dialogue – Out of The Past (“47):
“Is there a way to win?â€, the femme fatale asks and Robert Mitchum replies, “No, but there is a way to lose more slowlyâ€.
(Love it)
Also, small, independent movie theaters around the country plan double bill weekends for these clever little gems. There are new DVD box sets featuring the films of major directors of the era – Nicholas Ray, Fritz Lang and Samuel Fuller. The most famous of the group, Billy Wilder, Double Indemnity (’44) and Otto Preminger, Laura (’44) show up on PBS every few years.
I find these broody “who dunnits†very entertaining. The men are menacing, the women are manipulative and both are inclined to make some bad choices, but, what else could you expect with a title like – “I Wake up Screaming†(‘41), Victor Mature, Betty Grable, Carol Landis and Laird Cregar. Goes great with popcorn.
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2007/03/noirdouglas200703
by Cybel Martin | Feb 22, 2007 | Art, Culture, Events
Yesterday felt like spring. I had just had a very good meeting and took a moment to sit in Bryant Park and watch the snow melt. I took a brisk walk up 6th Avenue, ran into a great friend & director, edged my way through Central Park…I swear one of the horses was showing off for me. And eventually made my way to the Metropolitan Opera around 12:30pm. There were throngs of people everywhere, sitting in the sun, running off to the matinee theater showing, at least three groups of school kids ranging from 6 – 12 touring Lincoln Center, a number of people came to see the exhibit of Maria Callas’ Swarovski crystals. I sat in the sun, reading “The Fig Eater” and chatted with one woman, easily in her 70s. She’s been going to the Opera for years and could name the date, conductor and reviews of pretty much every opera. Around 3pm, I made my way into the Opera House and headed downstairs. There were already 30 people in front of me waiting for Rush Tickets for that night’s performance of “Die Zauberflote” (The Magic Flute) produced by Julie Taymor of Lion King fame. Rush Tickets are 200 Orchestra seats sold for $20 the night of a performance, sponsored/created by Agnes Varis and Karl Leichtman. (more…)
by Bob Martin | Feb 17, 2007 | Culture, Education, Events, Film, Movies, Writers
The 6th Annual Arizona Black Film Showcase (AZBFS) is a three-day event held at the Herberger Theater and AMC Theater – Arizona Center. The three-day event is comprised of information packed workshops, Short and Feature Film Screenings and a Vendor and Resource Fair. This exciting three-day event ends with the Awards Ceremony where the winner of the 2007 Best Short and Best Feature film categories will be announced. Meet celebrity presenters and guests, Network with Industry Professionals, Shop your Film and view cutting edge Independent Films by up and coming African American Film Directors from across the Nation.
Event Schedule
by Bob Martin | Jan 13, 2007 | Art, Culture, Events, Lecture
Panelists from three Scottsdale galleries: Joan Griffith of Trailside Galleries, Tuppi Long of Long Gallery, and Vicki Boyce of Victoria Boyce Galleries, will discuss the the behind the scenes workings and relationships between Artist and Galleries. The lecture and discussion will held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd Street in downtown Scottsdale.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in person at the Scottsdale Artists’ School, by calling 480-990-1422, or at the door.
Free parking available in the public parking garage located to the west of the Center for the Performing Arts building off 2nd Street.
