In THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES, Sophocles’ seven surviving plays—Oedipus, In Trachis, Philoktetes, In Colonus, Ajax, Elektra & Antigone—combine to create a stunning portrait of the human condition, where the intermingling of chance & fate yields disquieting results. A witty & relevant interpretation of the classics, THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES is an epic examination of the past & a window on the present.
The Flea Theater
1/19 - 2/12

A meditation on the fine line between fame and failure, Wainwright's critically applauded "Prima Donna" is directed by Tim Albery, and stars soprano Melody Moore, Taylor Stayton, Rebecca Bottone and Randal Turner in their NYC Opera debuts. Conducted by Jayce Ogren.
BAM
2/12 - 18 & 2/19-25

In addition to walking along the canals or buzzing along the waterways, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam if offering an exhitibtion entitled : “Amsterdam’s Canal Belt: The Expansion of Amsterdam in the Golden Age.”

From 1 June, the Rijksmuseum will be hosting an exhibition of paintings, prints and drawings showing the spectacular expansion of 17th-century Amsterdam. A number of maps from the Rijksmuseum’s own collection charting the expansion agreed on in 1662 will also be on display.

Central to the exhibition are six views by Gerrit Berckheyde depicting the Gouden Bocht (Golden Bend) on the Herengracht Canal which was the richest part of the new city.
Netherlands

The Ritz Carlton will play host to The American Cancer Hero Award Ceremony. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 29,780 individuals in Arizona were diagnosed with new cases of cancer in 2010. As each of these individuals and their loved ones understand, the medical team involved in their care plays a critical role in their treatment journey. Each cancer treatment team is comprised of dedicated individuals who provide not only exceptional clinical care, but also the emotional support needed during such a challenging time. To pay tribute to these exceptional clinicians, Elekta has created the Arizona Cancer Heroes Initiative.
Arzona Grand Resort and The Ritz Carlton

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Maine

Gentle lanterns slowly emerge from the earth at the Sky Lantern Festival in Pingxi. Visitors write their special wishes carried by the lanterns – made of oiled rice paper and light bamboo frames – to the gods in heaven.

According to history, the loud noise of firework symbolize sending out the old and bringing in the new, and at the annual Beehive Rockets Festival in Yanshui the loudest firework celebration is fired off to scare away evil spirits and invite good spirits into their lives for the whole year. Sparkling and colorful fireworks are expected to cover at least five major Tainan districts throughout the night.

This year’s special 66-foot-high, 20-ton-weight dragon lantern is designed with new materials incorporating holographic pixel grating lighting technology developed by Industrial Technology Research Institute, and state-of-the-art sound effects using digital controllers. Director of Taiwan Tourism Bureau Los Angeles states:“And while our island prepares for 2 full months of romantic and prosperous celebrations, we continue to welcome new culture seekers and global adventurists to explore Taiwan.”
Taiwan
Through 2/6

Another wine unique to Greece, Retsina (Domaine Vassilou/Nemeion Estate), invokes a fragrance of pine trees and can quench one’s thirst in the midst of steamy day along with some tasty appetizer of octopus.

As for reds, again at Domaine Spiropoulos Prfyros 2006, G’aia Estate 2006 (Agirgitiko), and Domaine Harlaftis Reserve Nemea 2001 and then there's the full-bodied, complex but smoothe Hgemon Grand reserve 2004 plus a lighter, but tasty Tempranillo 2006 by Ktima Pavlidis.
Athenee Importers Road Show

The the Nk’Mip (pronounced ‘inkameep’) First Nation established North America’s first Aboriginal winery, Nk’Mip Cellars, in 2002. The wines (award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Merlot) are produced from a spectacular 300-acre vineyard on a bench above Osoyoos Lake by Winemaker Randy Picton.

Building on the success of Nk’Mip Cellars and the Desert Cultural Centre, the Osoyoos Indian Band further developed Nk’Mip Resort which saw the addition of a stunning golf course, Sonora Dunes; a year-round resort hotel, Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa; and, most recently, the Nk’Mip Conference Centre. Nk’Mip Resort is a beautiful place to stay and play while learning about one of North America’s most fascinating regions culturally, geographically and oeneologically.
BRITISH COLUMBIA

It happened one night, thirty years ago, EYE ON DANCE began broadcasting smart and spicy conversations about all forms of dance to thousands of households.

Week in and week out EYE ON DANCE proved there was a dance-hungry audience fascinated by a generation of dancers who rattled accepted conventions and extended traditions. In the process, EYE ON DANCE created a bold, living diary of one of the least documented and most invigorating American art forms.

Today the award-winning archive boasts a wealth of irreplaceable content including over 2500 original videotaped conversations and performances, reams of hand written research, photographs, publications and associated items. Compounding the solidly researched archive's educational appeal, a substantial portion (40%) of the EYE ON DANCE archive, documents artists of color, artists with AIDS and under-recognized players not chronicled elsewhere. This breathtaking account of our dance heritage will slip away if we do not raise the funds required for the archive's urgent-care and restoration.

The goal is to leverage a two-to-one match of the National Endowment for the Arts $15,000 grant to the EYE ON DANCE Archive Legacy Project. Our plan is to complete the processing of all the archival elements and open access to educators, students and the public. With the generosity of your past support, one-third of the archive is already restored.

Essential to dance scholarship, this wealth of primary source information is as equally distinguished by giants of the industry--Merce Cunningham, Alvin Ailey, Gregory Hines, Gwen Verdon, Joseph Campbell, Alwin Nikolais, Hanya Holm, Agnes deMille, Edward Villella, Cynthia Gregory, Mark Morris, William Forsythe, Katherine Dunham, Arthur Mitchell, Alicia Alonso, Nikolaj Hubbe, Harold Nicholas, Yvonne Rainer, Jose Greco, Desmond Richardson, Eiko & Koma, Bill T. Jones, Anna Sokolow, Julie Taymor, Barry Harris, Max Roach, Bill Irwin, Maya Plisetskaya—as by the lesser known, highly valued contributors.

A challenging economy and time-consuming archival process is endangering this unique cultural treasure. Long regarded as "one of the liveliest and most intelligent programs on the arts" (The New York Times), we invite you to please make a tax-deductible donation of any size to continue the important work of the EYE ON DANCE Archive Legacy Project .

Warm regards,

Celia Ipiotis
Director

Direct tax-deductible donations to: EYE ON DANCE
70 East 10th Street Suite 19D New York, NY 10003