Eye on Dance and the Arts

In the world of DANCE

KITT JOHNSON X-ACT
Denmark's Kitt Johnson celebrates evolution of the origin of the species.
Danspace
10/9 - 11

AMERICAN BALLET THEATER
Sounding very post modern, ABT is scheduled to perform 5 site specific ballet works.
Avery Fisher Hall
10/7 - 10

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
San Francisco Ballet arrives with three different programs including works by George Balanchine, Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson, Mark Morris, Christopher Wheeldon, Yuri Possokhov and Val Caniparoli. Attractive dancers with strong technique, SF Ballet's vivid repertory selections will make this a strong NYC season.
City Center
101/0 - 18

CELEBRATING TH ELIFE OF ANTONY TUDOR
In this centennial year of the remarkable choreographer Antony Tudor, Works & Process featuresABT in a panel discussion and performances related to Mr. Tudor. The panel
Wes Chapman,, Moderator Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director Diana Byer, Artistic Dir. of NY Theatre Ballet Performance Excerpts: Judgment of Paris
Pillar of FIre
The Leaves Are Fading
Continuo (ABT II)
Little Improvisations (ABT School)
Tickets and Info: 212-423-3587.
Guggenheim Museum Auditorium
10/5 & 6

BALLET HISPANICO
Contemporary ballet with Latino sheen. Company features repertory works by Graciela Daniele, VIcente Nebrada and William Whitener and "Carmen" by Carlos Sierra-Lopez.
Joyce Theater
10/7 - 19

AMERICAN BALLET THEATER
Fall season includes a tribute to Antony Tudorr plus repertory works.
www.abt.org
Ciity Center
10/21 - 11/2

LADY RIOT'S COSTUME BALL
The New York Baroque Dance Company invites particpants, Admirers and Gawkers are invited to join us in a fun evening of court and country Baroque dancing with live music!

92 Street Y
10/11

THEATRICALLY speaking

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Mel Brooks has returned to Broadway with another witty musical directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.
Hilton Theatre
Opens 11/8

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
A regional company transplant, Steppenwolf Theatre's domestic drama is razor sharp and memorable. The whole cast shines.Directed by Anne D. Shapiro.
Music Box Theatre
Open

BOEING-BOEING
Hilarious comedy with exhilerating stage choreography and cast. Directed by Matthew Warchus featuring Mark Rylance.
Longacre Theater
Open

GYPSY
She gives better than she gets, you are the beneficiary in this well tuned, legendary American musical brought to life by the fierce Pattii LuPone and sympathetic Boyd Gaines.
St. James Theatre
Open

SOUTH PACIFIC
Go ahead and exhale. This revival of a beloved American musical dishes up the goods expertly directed by Bartlett Sher.
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Open

THE 39 STEPS
Four actors make magic in this Broadway show with silent film action that never lets up and neither does the fun. A ball for all.
Cort Theatre
Open

JEREMIAH THEATRICALS
A madcap musical by Jeremiah and Wendy Ginsberg with music and lyrics by Mr. Ginsberg, orchestration by Peter Fuchs. Mendel Moskowitz is visited by the Burning Bush.
Beckett Theatre
Open

THE INVITATION
World premiere by Brain Parks directed by JOhn Clancy. Black humor courses through this "revenge" comedy.
The Ohio Theater
9/7 opens 9/10

Fela!
Choreographer Bill T. Jones directs a musical based on the life of the politically inclined Nigerian, Fela Anikulapo Kuti-- king of Afrobeat. Bound to get feet tapping and minds working, Jones, a dramatic and socially/politically aware spirit, is gaining acclaim in the musical theater arena. A live band and 20 some performers kick it up.
37 Arts
Opens 9/4

JOEY ARIAS & BASIL TWIST
Two delightfully imaginative artists collaborate on a theatrical event that combines modern and intimate fantasies.
Tickets 212-352-3101.
HERE Arts Center
Through 12/31

BEAST
Written by Michael Weller, Directed by Jo Bonney
It followes two badly mutilated Iraqi War veteran and their marauding adventure across America until they come face to face with Prez Bush in Crawford.
NY Theater Workshop
8/29 - 10/12

SPIEGLWORLD
P.S. 122 brings back the naughty and sometimes nice acts that might be part of a Weimer era cabaret. Politcal, sassy, nasty and cheeky, currently Absinthe and Desir amuse audiences with acrobats, crooners, tightrope walkers and all sorts of sleight of hand artists.
Go to www.ps122.org for tikets and info.
Pier 17
Open

ROOM TO PANIC
Culminating production of a trilogy depicting the struggles of immigrants' minds on the path to assimilation with puppets, choreography, 3-D scenery, video and huge winged creatures.
LaMama
10/3 - 19

SUNKEN RED
Toneelhuis & ro theater production directed by Guy Cassiers with Dirk Roofthooft after the novel by Jeroen Brouwers.
A multimedia theater work piece with takes into account a family's internment in a Japanese prsion camp during WWII.
BAM Harvey
10/7 - 9

LADY
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater presents Craig Wright's play directed by Dexter Bullard about childhood friends now in middle age discovering common threads with fissures.
Barrow Street Theatre
extended

13, A NEW MUSICAL
Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown with book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn, directed by Jeremy Sams and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. Highschool student from NY has to deal with Indiana youth culture.
Bernard Jacobs Theatre
Opens 10/5

ALIENS WITH EXTRAORDINARY SKILLS
A dark comedy Aliens with Extraordinary Skills by Romanian poet, journalist and playwright Saviana Stanescu and directed by award-winning theater artist and Bosnian emigre Tea Alagic.centers on a clown from the unhappiest country in the world, Moldova, who pins her hopes on a U.S. work visa by creating balloon animals.
Women's Project
Opens 9/30-10/26

THE GRAND INQUISITOR
Theatre for a New Audience & NY Theatre Workshop collaborate with the co-presentation of C.I.C.T./Théâtre des Bouffes Du Nord’s production of
The Grand Inquisitor From Dostoyevsky's The Brothers Karamazov adapted by Marie-Hél ne Estienne
Featuring Bruce Myers
Directed by Peter Brook
An opportunity to experience internationally applauded Peter Brook's work on an intimate scale.
NY Theatre Workshop
Starts 10/22-11/23

BREAKOUT
A hip hop dance comedy with lots of energy and not so much imagination extends its run.
--for review go to EYE ON THE ARTS---
Union Square Theater
Extended to 11/30

On a MUSICAL note

KATE MCGARY: IF LESS IS MORE
A smoothe CD featuring the warm voice Ms. McGary in tunes like "Face the Music," "Caminos Cruzados" and "You're My Thrill."
Palmetto
Available

ETHEL'S TRUCK STOP:THE BEGINNING
Directed by and created in collaboration with Annie Dorsen. A lively, always fascinating musical group.
BAM
10 14, 16-18

HUECCO
New Voices From Spain.
American debut of Latin alternative rock group.
BAM
10/11

BULGARIAN VIRTUOSO ARTISTS
LAFFCHIEVA-IVANOV-PRINZ TRIO
Denitsa Laffchieva, clarinet
Kalin Ivanov, cello
Maria Prinz, piano

Weil Hall
10/12

INSIDE THE MUSIC/NY Philharmonic
Alec Baldwin makes his NY Philharmonic debut as narrator of "Inside The Music."
Marin Alsop To Conduct Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9, From the New World
Bass Kevin Deas To Act and Sing

Avery Fisher Hall
10/10

BAM TAKEOVER
Open house party features music, film, DJs, video art, rec room.
Music includes
St. Vincent, The Budos Band
Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens
Brooklyn Youth Chorus sings Nico Muhly and other works.
Films range from
Lars von Trier's The Kingdom
to "Shes' Gotta Have It."
DJ Dance Party in BAM Cafe with King Britt + Vikter Duplaix
Video Installation by Deborah Johnson, CandyStations
and the Lounge features Wii, Guitar Hero, ping-pong, and arcade games
www.TAKEOVERBAM.org
718.636.4100

BAM Facilities
10/16

FAILURE IS AN OPTION
Kick off of three evenings of Between the Lines featuring emerging voices in literature, film, music and multimedia.
First event is devoted to the question of success in day-to-day life.
Essayist Ben Ryder, Sana Krasikov, Fiona Maazel. Garage rocker and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis, English filmmaker James Lees.
Tickets at 718.636.4100.
BAM Cafe
10/16

KATHY MATTEA/Les Charbonniers de l'Enfer
Carrying on the tradition of Appalachian tradition of "songcatcher" shares time with the clear voiced polyphony of a cappella group Les Charbonniers de l'Enfer.
Tickets www.worldmusicinstitute.org
Symphony Space
10/10

DOCTOR ATOMIC
3 Adams’s contemporary masterpiece explores a momentous episode of modern history: the creation of the atomic bomb.
Director Penny Woolcock makes her Met debut with ann event that changed the course of history.
Baritone Gerald Finley, plays the title character, J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Metropolitan Opera House
10/13,18, 21, 25, 30, 11/1, 5, 8, 13

THE PRETENDERS
h Chrissie Hynde - one of the boys or femme fatale? Provocateur or force of nature? Tremulous alto or ultimate rock & roll chick? Woman of the world or bandleader?
Joe's Pub
10/7

On the VISUAL front

LISZT IN PARIS: ENDURING ENCOUNTERS
Nearly 50 manuscripts, first editions, letters and related materials drawn from the Morgan will be on exhibit.
Morgan Library and Museum
8/29 - 11/16

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS: MYSTERIES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
Three newly discoverd scrolls along with 30 artifacts discovered at Qumran--provide insights into the lives of ancient peoples and the formulation of modern religious practice.
The Jewish Museum
9/21 - 1/4

AFTER THE FALL
Alix Pearlstein's new video installation, four channels which explores the psychological, emotional and social underpinnings of human relationships---hmm.
The Kitchen
9/5 - 10/18

REINVENTING GRAND ARMY PLAZA
Free, outdoor exhibit showcasing 30 visionary ideas for transforming Grand Army Plaza into one of the world’s great urban spaces.
To catalyze Grand Army Plaza’s rebirth, the Design Trust for Public Space and the Grand Army Plaza Coalition held an international ideas competition to attract proposals for the Plaza’s redesign. The exhibit is located in the center oval of Grand Army Plaza.
Saturday, September 13th, 11am–4pm
STREB Performance at 3pm
Opening Day Celebration
Live music, food, face painting and special exhibit tours. Sweet treats provided by Sweet Tooth of the Tiger, a renegade bake sale.
30 And join Minute Guided Exhibit Tours starting under the Arch.
For more information including a
People’s Choice Award
go to www.designtrust.org.
Booklyn's Grand Army Plaza
9/13 - 10/13

KIRCHNER AND THE BERLIN STREET
Brings in focus seven major paintings in Kirchner's renowned Berlin Street Scenes of 193-1915. It represtents a milestone in German Expressionism. The exhibition also includes works in pen and ink, pastel, charcoal plus etchings, woodcuts and lithographs.
*Take the time to see this concise exhibition.
MOMA
8/3 - 11/10

ART AND CHINA'S REVOLUTION
A ground-breaking exhibition that considers the artistic achievement of a catastrophic period in Chinese History: The People's Republic of China in 1949.
Large scale oil paintings, ink paintings, scupltures, drawings and artist sketchbooks, woodblock prints, posters and everyday objects reflect the effects of Mao Zedong's revolutionary ideals.
www.asiasociety.org
Asia Society
Through 1/11

CRAFT AS ART FESTIVAL
Body adornments, home furnishings, original fabrics and more by participants juried from 31 states.
Nassau County Museum of Art
10/11 - 13

CULTURAL SURVIVAL
Seminar and discussion on cultural survival, political resistance and sustainable development in contemporary Puerto Rico.
8:30-4:30PM
Hostos College
10/7

On the BOOK shelf

EDITH WHARTON
Thought you knew Edith Wharton? Not until you read this new biography that uncovers information never before pieced together in the remarkable career of a well-born woman who threw herself into the world of European intellects. But she also danced with dangers posed by The Great War and in one, inescapable moment, with a great passion.
Hermoine Lee

FLAVORS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
For something a little more unique than the basic, friendly cookbook, try this sophisticated entre into the Mediterranean cuisine. All the recipes are treated to an unusual taste twist whether it is the simpler Beef Meatballs with Barley Flakes or Baked Stuffed Calamari. Everything starts in a familiar fashion only to veer into a new and delightful taste zone. For a slightly more adventurous palate, lovely illustrations add to its appeal.
Olivier Baussan

Jazz on the Global Stage: Music, Race and Humanity
Paul Austerlitz investigates how jazz identtities and aesthetics tie to a national identity. A tight book.
Wesleyan Press

RECIPES FROM A VERY SMALL ISLAND
A concise book with recipes flavored by the sea, these are no-nonsense dishes with whimsical twists like Fishermen's Beef with Guiness (just so you don't think it's all about seafood) to voluminous Down East Crab Cakes and a juicy Maine Blueberry Pie.
Delightful commentary about life on the edge of land, this is a fine addition to any cookbook library with roots in New England.
Hyperion
Linda Greenlaw and Martha Greenlaw

THE LETTERS OF NOEL COWARD
For fans of Noel Coward this collection of letters describes an eclectic artist and a vibrant era of elegance and brutality stretching from the turn of the century to the volatile 60's.Great insight into the culture of a society that loses it innocence but not its wonder. Divdided into four sections: "Beginners Please!," "The Years of Grace," "Noel's War" and "Shadow Play." Essential for all interested in the makings of an artist.
Edited and with commentary by Barry Day.
Knopf

THE NINE
Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court by Jeffrey Toobin is a must read for anyone interested in the intellectual and emotional matrix of the nine people who determine the law of the land which in turn structures our society.
Riveting commentary on a mostly conservative group, Toobin effortlessly lead readers into the complex but singularly important activities of the Supreme Court.
Doubleday

A MARRIAGE OF TRUE MINDS
Playwright Stephen Evan tries his hand at writing a novel which conjures tthe spirit of old-fashioned screwball comedy with an ulikely pair of environmental lawyers who divorce but can quite separate.
Unbridled Books
Avaialbe now

MISTRESS OF THE SUN
Written by Sandra Gullland, author of Josephine B. Trilogy, returns with historical fiction that draws you into the captivatingly decadent world of the Sun King, King Louis XIV. The hitch? A poor but brilliant horsewoman Louise de la Valliere capturing the king's attention.
Indulgent summer reading.
Touchstone Books

CHOREOGRAPHING THE FOLK
Who knew that the writer and journalist Zora Neale Hurston was a well known and prolific stage director and choreographer?
Anthea Kraut has taken measures to redress this oversight by writing a book on a 1930's Hurston theatrical production that describes a day in the life of a railroad camp spiked with a Bahamian Fire Dance. Hurston studied dance, but felt a particular closeness to jazz dance. An eye opening book on Hurston's performance talents.
University of Minnesota Press

WARRIORS
Erin Hunter dramatizes Tigerstar & Sasha Into The Woods through comic book strips with tailspinning storyline.
Children
Harper Collins

TRAVEL and LEISURE options

WILLOW STREAM SPA LUSH EXPERIENCE
Newest location for the 8,000 square foot boutique spa which promises to induge guests in on eof seven deacent treatment rooms put guests within reach of shopping, beaches, or just day dreaming.
Fairmont Newport Beach
open

JW Marriott Concun Resort & Spa
This spa center features traditional recipes and natural elements passed down from one generation to another referencing ancient methods of theraputic wellness. Of course, the views are also inspiring.
52-998-848-9600 xt. 6700
Cancun Roo Mexico

SPA FOR A YEAR in support of OCT. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
The Spa is offering its first annual "Spa for a Year" program, which raises money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation by selling $50 Long Life Raffle Tokens.
Each token is a chance to win one two-hour spa treatment each month for a year - a value of over $6,000! 100% of the proceeds go to BCRF.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental

CULINARY tastings

GILT Restaurant
Executive Chef Christopher Lee offers 21st Century New American cuisine inside the New York Palace. Gilt Restaurant also sports a Bar Lounge menu for those interested in more casual fare.
New York Palace

MARABELLA FLAMENCO TAPAS BAR AND RESTAURANT
Welcome to executive chef Fernando Echeverri of Pamplona, Spain. He prepares a blend of cold and hot tapas based on the styles of Catalonia, Galicia, Andalucia, and the Basque region of Spain.

162 East 33

ATHENS TAVERN
Greek chef Yianni Baxevanis gives a lift to new Greek eaterie.
Astoria
Now open

T-BAR STEAK & LOUNCE
Beef eaters rejoice. Another haven of steak comes by way of executive chef Ben Zwicker from the Lenox Room. Includes fish dishes and signature sides like Aged Gruyere Potato Cake.
1278 3rd Avenue
Now open

PERSIMMON
East Villagers get another Asian option in Youngsun Lee's communal table layout and Korean accented menu.
277 East 10th Street

ROSE CLUB
Two level bar and lounge with upscale casual food by Didier Virot.
The Plaza

SALON DE NING
A favorite rooftop bar is renamed and exudes Shanghai atmosphere of the 1930's.
Penninsula Hotel 55th/5th Ave.

SCARPETTA
Scott Conant, chef and partner, dishes up Italian fare with items like ricotta raviolini with squash blossoms (my favs) and acnhovy butter.
355 W. 14 Street
5/15

5 NAPKIN BURGER
10 ounce burgers should satisfy hungry theater goers at Andy d'Amico's new American Brasserie which includes lighter fare like Maki rolls, omelets and steamed mussels.
630 NInth Ave at 45th

FORGE
Happy news, Marc Forgione opens an intimate space with items like chicken nuggets with smoked onion remoulade and wax beans. Staying seasonal.
134 Reade Street

MATSUGEN
Specailizes in soba noodles, the new cool food for hot summers.
241 Church Street

Le Petit Belge
take out shop wit Belgian Liege-style waffles and poffys, silver dollar size pancakes in a paper cone. Both can be ordered with toppings like caramel, strawberries, chocolate, whipped cream, granola and banana and plain yogurt--can you imagine?
22 East 14

ODEON ICE CREAM
Freshly made French ice cream in flavors chocolate, dulce de leche, postachio, vanilla and various fruit flavros.
145 West Broadway

ABRACO ESPRESSO
In keeping with the East Village's individual look and intimate feel, this cafe serves distinctive coffee including drip coffe, with freshly ground beans and a Mediterranean styled breakfast menu: frittatas, pound cake and French toast with Pastry cream. MMMM. Open 8am on Saturdays and 9am on Sundays.
86 East Seventh Street
212-388-9731

COMMUNITY FOOD AND JUICE
A bright and varied alternative in the neighborhood serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with items like creamed spinach and French toast, blueberry pancakes and lemon buttermilk tart.
2893 Broadway at 113 Street
212-665--2800

ELETTARIA
Chef Akhtar Nawab, formerly of EU, takes charge of a menu slanted towards Asia and India with items like capon with sweet and sour tomato ravioli and desserts sprinkled with rose water.
33 West 8th Street
212-677-3833

ZORZI
If you like the rustic food of Treviso in northern Italy, then try this new outpost of fresh Italian fare.
1 East 35 Street

ALLEGRETTI
Alain Allegretti takes you to Nice with a menu of sophisticated French country fare.
212-206-0555
46 W. 22 Street

BRAAI
More barbecue but this time it hails from Souther Africa and features antelope, ostrich and zebra.
212-315-3315
329 W. 51 Street

BROTHER JIMMY'S
Yet another barbecue joint for finger lickin' good ribs stretched over two floors.
212-7779-7427
181 Lexington Ave. at 31 Street

CHAROLAIS/New French Steak House
Chef-Owner Philippe Roussel
features French streak house style menu wtih butcher cuts, sauces and sides.
212-727-2775
225 Varick Street at Clarkson
Open now

DELICATESSEN
mark Thomas Amadei and Andrew Glassberg partner in this tweaked comfort food with a dash of style including Reuben fritters and cheeseburger spring rolls.
2212-226-0211
54 Prince Street

GREENWICH STEAK & BURGER
Meat lovers, another option.
360 Greenwich Street at Franklin St.
212-625-1010

ILILI
Spacious bar area feeds into the dining room that serves Middle Eastern tinged food like fried beef kebbeh, mekanek (lamb sausage), and beef and foie gras kafta.
Upper medium prices.
236 Fifth Avnenue 27th Street
212-683-2929

KAFANA
A Slavic restaurant has skinless grilled sausage, a cheesy spread kajmak, sliced smoke pork loin, fried smelts with chili tinged aioli, whole trout and yummy sour cherry pie.
116 Avenue C at 8th Street
212-353-8000

OLANA
American Hudson River School in a culinary way includes chilled tomato consomme for hot summer days, pork tenderloin in sweet and sour sauce, violet-flavored tapioca pearls,,, corn puree and lardons with soft shell crabs. Chef Al di Meglio is in charge. Moderate up $.
72 Madison Ave. at 28th Street
212-725-4900

VINTAGE IRVING
Open all day from breakfast to dinner with special weekly wine tastings in a rustic atmosphere.
212-677-6300
118A East 15th Street

WILDWOOD BARBECUE
Something about that corner of the city lures barbecue restaurants. Another new kid on the block with barby chicken wings, smoky brisket, pork ribs and beef short ribs all made with gusto.Pit master is Big Lou Elrose and Elizabeth Katz on desserts --- think carrot cake.
225 Park Avenue
212-533-2500

BLACK IRON BURGER SHOP
Never too many burgers and a multitude of guises, that's what Jason Hennings, owner of EU, is banking on with his new venture.
540 East Fifth Street at Avenue B

BLIND TIGER ALE HOUSE/Drinks
Beers galore in a down at the heels, super bar with snacks like the Bloody Beast (small roast beef sandwich on a crisp roll with red onion and horseradish tinged cold tomato sauce for dipping) or --yes, a caviar spread with toast. James O'Brien and Louise Leonard head up the kitchen.
281 Bleecker Street at Jones St.
2212-462-4682

I VANDALI
Well known Italian items with pastas and roasted branzino (fish). Guests can scribble on the white wall panels creating a "tag" fresco.
1590 First Ave. at 83 Street
212-585-3339

PDT/Drinks
Deep fried hot dogs garnished with cream cheese, scallions and seasings usually layered on bagels support the long line of drinks produced by John Deragon.Not sure about the calorie count, but definitely an indulgence.
113 St. Marks Place at Ave. A
212-614-0386

SOCARRAT PAELLA BAR
Communal tables in a tiny location with lots of Classic Spanish tapas and choice of six paellas. BYOB.
212-462-1000
259 W. 19 Street

SUSHI YASUDA
One of the better sushi spots including items liek soft-shell crabs, mackerel, salmon, blue fin tuna, eel (sea and freshwater) but all a little pricey.
204 East 43 Street
212-972-1001

THE HIDEAWAY/Drinks
Neighborhood bar/pub with great, traditional bar food: Buffalo wings, sliders, deviled eggs and crab cakes.
185 Duane Street at Greenwich
212-334-5575

INSIDE PARK
Located in the transformed Great Hall of the Community House Executive Chef Matthew Weingarten, the former chef de cuisine at Savoy in New York, will showcase his ever-changing contemporary American menus at this distinctive one-of-a-kind location.
Inside Park’s design pays a deep respect to the look and details of the Great Hall that it has replaced.
109 East 50th Street at Park Avenue
212-593-3333

St. Bartholomew's Church
9/23 opens

APIARY
Neil Manacle offers a seasonal menu tipped with Afro-Spanish flaovred items like fried humus with spice-crusted lamb, and Moroccan-spiced chicken.
212-254-0888
60 Third Ave at 11 Street

OYSTER LOVERS ATTEND
Oysters galore during the open air oyster bar from 12noon on by area restaurants.
Stone Street
9/27

PER SE FOOD EVENT
Foodies who still have some money in their pockets might want to take advantage of this sophisticated food fest:
20 courses will be prepared by Thomas Keller and Grant Achatz. Bound to be a bountiful culinary affair.
Cost: $1500.
Call 212-823-9450
Time Warner Building
11/11

YERBA BUENA
Chef Julian Nedina works with Latin flair to make Cuban sandwich and pizza, empanadas stuffed wtih Mexican chese and huitlacoche--corn fungus--a delicacy not to mention a tasty suckling pig.
23 Avenue A (2nd Street)
212-529-2919

MEDIA matters

THE 2007 NEWPORT MUSIC FESTIVAL CONOISSERU'S COLLECTION
First DVD compilateion of classical music festival. 10-Disc Collector's Eidtion from the 2007 season.
Acorn Media
Available July 1

THE RUTH RENDELL MYSTERIES 3
Popular television series based on the fiction of British crime-writer Ruth Rendell. Includes five psychological crime dramas based on award-winning works.
Acorn Media
Available Now

TWO FAT LADIES
Popular and funny cooking show that took the Brits by storm and promises the same for anyone watching these outspoken, outsized ladies cook.
Acorn Media
Available July 29

JAPANESE SCREEN CLASSICS
Two-week tribute futures essential works by Kurosawa, Oshima, Suzuki and more.
Film Society of Lincoln Center presents 24 essential works in Japanese Screen Classics: In Honor of Madame Kawakita, at the Walter Reade Theater. Eight pioneering directors are featured in the series, including Akira Kurosawa, Nagisa Oshima, Shohei Imamura, Kon Ichikawa and Seijun Suzuki.
Walter Reade Theater
7/30 - 8/14

LATINBEAT 2008
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the ever popular Latinbeat Festival now extended to a 9 day run.
It highlights 28 films from 10 Latin American countries with sidebars focusing on the accomplishments of artists from Chile, Brazil and Puerto Rico.
The NY premiere of Jacobo Morales "Angel" on 9/5 is based on an Uruguayan human rights prosecutor who investigates her own family. Other films include "The Sky, the Earth and the Rain" by Jose Luis Torres Leiva and "What Happened to Santiago" by Jacobo Morales.
For complete information and tickets go to:
www.filmlinc.com
Watler Reade Theater
9/5 - 25

46TH NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL
Our harbinger of films to come, the 46th New York Film Festival unveils its selections September 26 through October 12 at the Ziegfeld Theater. Opening night flashes with the premiere of Laurent Cantet’s "The Class" (Entre les murs) which scored the Palme d’Or for best film at this years Cannes Film Festival.

The festival is chock full of domestic and international selections sure to distract and delight many.

For a full schedule go to filmlinc.com and we will keep you up to date on a weekly basis.
For more information click on EYE ON THE ARTS.
Ziegfeld Theater
9/26 - 10/12

ELDORADO/PRELJOCAJ
Directed by Olivier Assayas the film witnesses the creation of a new work by Preljocaj to five synthesizers by Karlehinz Stockhausen.
Florence Gould Hall
9/23

NY FILLM FESTIVAL FILLM PANELS
Film Cricism in Crises? 9/27
In Girum Imus Nocte et Consummir Igni 10/3
It's Hard Being Loved by Jerks 10/12
For details go to: www.filmlinc.com
New York Film Festival
Walter Reade Theater
9/27, 10/3, 10/12

HAPPY GO LUCKY
Engaging and thoughtful film anchored to a young woman with an indefatigable belief in the goodness of all.
Mike Leigh Film
NY Film Festival
Ziegfeld Theater
9/28

CHE/NYFF***
Steven Soderbergh delves into the legendary Che Guevara's revolutionary campaigns in Cuba and Bolivia. A stunning performance by Benicio del Toro as Che draws the audience into a film that runs 268 minutes and includes an intermission.
Divided into three parts, the film clarifies how guerillas won the hearts and minds of peasants. Among other things, the rebels paid for the provisions taken from the peasants, taught the illiterate soldiers how to read and write and offered medical assistance.
Shot with historical accuracis in mind, part II shows Che in his memorable speech at the UN and part three follows Che as he, the consummate revolutionary, is determined to bring Latin American styled communism (religion is not banned) to Bolivia.
A fascinating meditation on what makes great leaders and why do revolutions succeed or fail. Well worth your time. 6PM.
www.filmlinc.com
Ziegfeld Theater
10/7

GOMORRAH/NYFF**
Italian Matteo Garrone's harrowing film on modern day's Neopolitan mafia draws a picture of recruits from poor families dependent on these ruffians for their living quarters and way of life.
Although it runs over 2 hours, the film's realism both repels the senses and sustains interest because they lick up all the people with limited prospects and gargle their futures.
Impressive code of conduct among the mafia, Garrone makes you care about the man who collects money, or the tailor who tries to make more money with the Chinese interested in knocking off Italian designer clothes. But after they exploit neighborhoods for human resources, the mafia heads funnel profits into legitmate business and even invested in the building of the World Trade Center.
www.filmlinc.com
Ziegfeld Theater
10/3, 5

SUMMER HOURS/NYFF**
Well crafted and engrossing, Olivier Assayas' film about three siblings dealings with their dead mother's important cultural artifacts and family home strikes a poignant and realistic chord. Beautiful French countryside and depiction of the clash between today's and yesterday's ideals. Featuring Juliette Binoche.
Ziegfeld Theater
10/1, 2

TONY MANERO/NYFF
Al Pacino meets John Travolta in this tip to "Saturday Night Fever" set in a grungy Santiago cantina.
Pablo Larrain makes a verit-style dance musical with a 50 something optimistic, nutcase at its center.
www.filmlinc.com
Ziegfeld Theater
9/29 & 30

VIEWS FROM THE AVANT-GARDE/NYFF
Guy Debord, "In girum imus nocte et consumimur igni, France; The Warmth of the Sun and others; Andrew Noren, "Aberration of Starlight;" Nathaniel Dorsky, "Winter," "Sarabande;" Bruce Conner tribute; "Time of the Signs," and others; Craig Baldwin, "The Diptehrians Episode Two: The Rhythm That Forgets Itself;" "America is Waiting," Bruce Conner; James Benning "RR."
www.filmlinc.com
Walter Reade Theater
10/3 - 5

WALTZ WITH BASHIR/NYFF
Israeli Ari Folman's autobiographical film recounts his tour as solider during the 1982 Lebanon war trhough animated and hyper real sequences.
www.filmlinc.com
Ziegfeld Theater
10/1, 2

Rack up RECORDINGS

CHASIN' THE BLUES
Jim Cullin Jazz Band do upbeat ttakes on "Cakewalkin' Babies From Home" and others.
RIverwalk Jazz

NOW AND THEN: MARIA FRIEDMAN
Jazz vocalist, Maria Friedman breathes mystery and moon beams into her CD.
Sony Classical

TENGIR-TOO
Mountain Music of Kyrgyzstan which includes Jew's harps, fiddles, tangy voices and vibrant rhythms.
Smithsonian Folkways

CHARANGA CAKEWALK
Mix of Latino, Chicano and Zen influences.
Artemis Records

NOTES ON A SCANDAL
Philip Glass creates a mesmerizing, pulsating film score to Fox Film 's " Notes on a Scandal."
Rounder
Available

CHRISTIAN TETZLAFF
Violinist Christian Tetzlaff offers a moving CD filled with Sonatas & Partitas for violin solo.
Hanssler Classic

NO AFRIKI
Icvory Coast's Dobet Gnaahore crosses disciplines and cultures on "Na Afriki" reflecting her community of resident artists of diverse traditions and disciplines including dancers,a ctors, puppeteers, scupltors, painters and costume designers. Deeply influenced as well by French guitarist Colin Larouche de Feline.
Cumbancha
Release 6/26

NOTCH
New Jamaican raised artist with a warm voice packed with raps and deep grove rhythms.
Universal/Machete

ANAT COHEN: Notes From The Village
For those unfamiliar with Anat Cohen, this is an opportunity to luxuriate in her calming jazz interpretations as one of the up-and-coming performers and composers. Excelling on the clairnet and saxaphone, Ms. Cohen traces her cutlural musical roots to Israel, but she is jazz smart and sensual with a dash of musical levity and gobs of confidence.
Anzic Records

SPECIAL EVENTS on tap

EYE ON DANCE RAISES FUNDS FOR DIGITIZATION
Hard to believe, but three hundred EYE ON DANCE stories are now on DVD. Only one hundred more to go. Converting the EYE ON DANCE archive from videotape to DVD could only happen with the enthusiastic help of our dear friends. But to proceed, we must raise $20,000 to match our National Endowment for the Arts award and proceed with the project.

Launched in 1981, the award-winning EYE ON DANCE series chronicles dance legends along with scores of minority artists, overlooked contributors and professionals no longer living or documented elsewhere. Every single day, dance enthusiasts and professionals tap into the primary source archive’s more than 400 titles.

This year, due in part to the reach of the website www.eyeondance.org, Canada, New Zealand, Italy, Germany, Korea and Mexico expressed interest in programs along with over 50 US universitiy libraries.

We cannot express how much the public's tax-deductible contributions mean to us, particularly in light of shrinking funding sources. But we do know that your gifts add up to a circle of friends who cheer us on to new horizons and oversee the welfare of EYE ON DANCE.

Tax deductible donations for the EYE ON DANCE Digitization Project go to: EYE ON DANCE 123 W. 18 Street 7th Floor NY NY 10011

Your contribution will be acknowledged with a written letter.

DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS GALA
Singer Betty Buckleey will be accompanied by jazz pianist Kenny Werner in an evening that includes a performance of Varone's propulsive "Rise" set to John Adams' "Fearful Symmetries."
Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres at 6:30PM
Performance at 7:30PM Seated dinner and the artists in the Hudson's Orchestra Pit at 8:30PM
For tickets call 212-279-3344 or go to:
www.dougvaroneanddancers.org
The Hudson Theatre
10/10

HALLOWEEN AT THE A-SCARIUM
Pumpkin patch filled arts and crafts center and haunted house with activities like face painting, Marine Darts, Pick a Duck and other fun stuff.
www.nyaquarium.com
New York Aquarium
10/25 & 26

HERITAGE BALL
AIA andCenter for Architecture Foundation celebrate with a benefit to support their educational and professional activities.
The evening honors Studio Daniel Libeskind, MaryAnne Gilmartin, Commissioner Shaun Donovan, and The Robin Hood Foundation.
6PM Reception
7:30PM Dinner
Black Tie
For tickets: 212-358-6108
Chelsea Piers, Pier 60
10/30

ICE THEATRE OF NY GALA
Featuring Special Guest Olympian Skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Paul Wylie in
Appalachian Waltz, a first ever collaboration by modern dance choreographer JoAnna Mendl Shaw and ice choreographer, Douglas Webster;
Low Duet by contemporary choreographer Susan Marshall;
Restaging of an excerpt from Footloose on Ice originally starring Nancy Kerrigan and now featuring Ice Theatre ensemble.

Performance followed by cocktails and dinner, the evening honors two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan and emceeing the night’s festivities will be her fellow Olympian Paul Wylie.

The benefit will also recognize Ice Theatre’s board member, Joan Erdheim, for her contributions as a tireless volunteer for both Ice Theatre and Manhattan’s arts world.
Performance begins at 7:00pm; Gala begins at 8:00pm.
Performance Tickets $25/Seniors & Students $15. Gala Tickets $350 - $1000. Open to kids of all ages.
To purchase tickets, call Ice Theatre 212.929.5811.
Chelsea's Pier Sky Rink
10/27

JOE'S PUB 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
A Tribute to Judy Collins
Featuring performances by Judy Collins, Rufus Wainwright, Jimmy Webb, Mary Gauthier, Shawn Colvin, Eric Andersen and more!

Starts with a celebration dinner at Chinatown Brasserie followed by an all-star tribute to Judy Collins. Produced by Joe’s Pub and Katherine DePaul (President, Wildflower Records), Joe’s Pub 10th Anniversary Gala will be hosted by legendary WFUV DJ Pete Fornatale and will honor Judy Collins’ impressive career that has spanned nearly 50 years, her commitment to the music industry, and her history with the Public Theater and Joe’s Pub.
For tickets go to www.publictheater.org On October 11th and 12th, Joe’s Pub’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Series 10 for the 10th will feature 10 free shows showcasing the depth and variety of performances that have made Joe’s Pub the premiere venue for live music in New York City. A complete schedule of free 10 for the 10th concerts is below. The 10th Anniversary Gala will take place on Friday, October 10th and will begin with a celebration dinner at Chinatown Brasserie followed by an all-star tribute to Judy Collins at The Public’s Anspacher Theater. Produced by Joe’s Pub and Katherine DePaul (President, Wildflower Records), Joe’s Pub 10th Anniversary Gala will be hosted by legendary WFUV DJ Pete Fornatale and will honor Judy Collins’ impressive career that has spanned nearly 50 years, her commitment to the music industry, and her history with the Public Theater and Joe’s Pub. Collins, who appeared in Peer Gynt with Stacy Keach on the stage of the Delacorte Theater in Central Park in 1969, will highlight her history with Joseph Papp by bringing onstage many friends including Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, and Jimmy Webb along with a handful of Wildflower Records’ artists such as Amy Speace, Kenny White and Ali Eskandarian, to name just a few. The gala also celebrates the new Wildflower Records release Born to the Breed - A Tribute to Judy Collins, Vol. I, which allows fans old and new to explore the hidden treasures of Collins’ own songwriting voice. Featuring the original writing and poetry of Judy Collins recorded by luminary artists such as Chrissie Hynde, Joan Baez, Rufus Wainwright, Dolly Parton, Shawn Colvin, Leonard Cohen and more, the record is set for an October 14th release date. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this CD will go to the Jazz Foundation of America.
Anspacher Theater
10/10