The Gucci Loafer of Feather Coats

There is a new trend in men’s outer garments and perfect for those unconventional lads that do not want to be seen in a Peacoat—The Parka!  This season’s men’s wear must-have is the Moncler ski parka which hails from Europe, Milan exactly, and became part of fashion history in the 80’s Levi and Timberland wearing Milanese teenagers called paninari who also popularized Moncler.  Two decades later, sales are soaring 30 percent in one year even though outerwear sales are down due to El Niño affected winter.  Their items are not cheap:  a basic jacket sells for about $800 and have even been strong sellers in warmer climates like Fred Segal in Los Angeles, where people are not just buying a coat; they are associating as a part of a ski-happy jet set lifestyle being taken over in the Alps.  One thing that makes them interesting is that they are a European fit, cut for a more athletic frame and not so boxy. 

On Display

Uncommon Stock Gallery Night, Fri Jan 12^th 

On Friday, January 12^th, the Uncommon Stock Gallery will be hosting their Monthly Gallery Night where you can meet the artists.  This will take place from 6pm to 11pm and will feature:  Harmony Jones, Michael D. Colanero, Gisele Haselbarth, Katherine Morgan, Desiree Trobman, Jeannine Hanson as well as live performances by Teri Catlin. 

The Uncommon Stock Gallery is located at 2713 East Commercial Blvd in Fort Lauderdale and can be reached at 954*336-4305. 

ArtBravo! At ArtServe Mon Jan 8^th thru Feb 2^nd

On Monday, January 8^th, begins another ArtBravo! event and is called The Best of ArtBravo!   I covered their last ArtBravo exhibit back in November 5^th, and look forward to their show again.  ArtServe is located at 1350 East Sunrise Blvd in Fort Lauderdale.  For more information call them at 954*462-8190. 

George Hester At Stonewall 

The Stonewall Library and Archives are proud to announce their Artist of the Month, George Hester.  This pioneer will display original photography in a solo exhibit at The Stonewall Library and Archives from January 8^th through February 2^nd.  The show opens with a reception to meet the artist on Monday, January 8 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Admission to the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. The Stonewall Library and Archives is located at 1717 North Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Storks Gets Ricki Stuart 

Coral Springs Museum of Art

Currently, at the Coral Springs Museum of Art is happy to present a photo exhibit by Robert Bagley, experimental paintings by Sally Cooper, and dimensional work by Tin Ly.  This is going on now through February 17^th.  The Coral Springs Museum of Art is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive.  You can call them at 954*340-5000 or csmart.org. 

Marilyn in Boca 

Right now, in the Boca Raton Museum of Art you can catch their current exhibit, Life as Legend:  Marilyn Monroe.  This show contains more than 300 works by 80 different artists all centered on the film icon.  There are works by Eve Arnold, Richard Avedon, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Yasumasa Morimura, and the incorporable Andy Warhol.   The Boca Raton Museum of Art can be found at www.bocamuseum.org or at 501 Plaza Real in Mizner Park , Boca Raton, Florida or by phone at 561.392.2500.

We’ll Make a Lover Out of You, Thru Jan 21^st  

We’ll Make a Lover Out of You is curated by Francesco Locastro at The ArtCenter/South Florida. The Gallery is located at 800 Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach. 305*538-7887.   

Cradle of Christianity 

This week marked the opening of The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s latest exhibit, Cradle of Christianity:  Jewish and Christian Treasures from the Holy Land.  This exhibit provides us with an unprecedented opportunity to learn about aspects of early Jewish life, the concurrent birth of Christianity, and how the two faiths influence each other by presenting archeological treasures excavated in Israel during the last century.  This exhibition will travel two only two other venues in the US has extraordinary biblical artifacts from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.  You can go to www.moafl.com for more information and to purchase tickets, and the museum is located at One East Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.  For any questions, you can call them at 954*525-5500

Chihuly is Back! Until May 31^st 

Right now, at the Fairchild Gardens, you can get a second chance this year to see the amazing blown-glass objects mixed in with the natural flowers and botanicals in Chihuly at Fairchild Part II.  On Sunday, December 10^th, Dale Chihuly will be visiting the garden from 11am to noon for a book signing.  The Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables and you can go to www.fairchildgarden.org or call them at305*667-1651. 

Chicano Visions:  American Painters on the Verge

A nationally touring collection of more than 80 works, mostly oils and acrylics that date from 1963 to 2003 that depict life from the Mexican-American artists viewpoint.  Cheech Marin, known from the Cheech and Chong movies, donates most of his personal collection that illustrate urban life and the Latino culture.  The collection, which has been traveling for the past five years, can be found at the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale at 1 East Las Olas Blvd or for further information and gallery times, go to www.moafl.org or call them at 954*525-5500. 

Graphic Noise at Atlantic University through Jan 27^th  

Atlantic University is proud to host, Graphic Noise:  Art at 1,000 Decibels.  Graphic Noise is a big and bountiful exhibition of contemporary concert posters that is currently touring the country.  With nearly 500 posters by over 100 artists representing eight countries, this exhibition provides an exhilarating visual culmination of work from skilled screen printers, illustrators, and graphic designers. Graphic Noise is organized by the Museum of Design in Atlanta and will be at the Schmidt Center Gallery at Atlantic University located at 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton, FL.  .  There will be an Opening Reception Thursday, November 9^th at 7pm and the show will run through January 27^th, 2007.    

Bodies Found in South Miami

The controversial and gruesome exhibit displaying the human body from the perspective of the bones and muscle tissue titled Bodies…The Exhibition, which I reported was in Tampa and then New York City, is now in the area at the Shops at Sunset Place.  Bodies will be on display until March 25^th and tickets cost between $16-$22.50.  The Shops at Sunset Place is located at 5701 Sunset Drive Suite 105 in South Miami.

For further information call 866*866-8265, 305*663-0873 or see them on the web at www.bodiestheexhibition.com. 

Funney / Strange

Through January 28^th, the Norton Museum of Art is featuring William Wegman’s collection of photographs that are, for a lack of a better word, Funney/Strange (yes, I spelled funney, the way they spelled funney).  Within the collection are more than 200 works, among them the signature 24 X 20 Polaroids, early black and white altered photographs, paintings, drawings, collages, art books, videos, and film. 

They also have Before The Camera: Remaking Reality and the Make-Believe until January 7^th.   This is a collection comprising works from local and national collections that looks at the distinction between “taking” and “making” photographs.  Historically, photographers “took” them while artists “make” an artwork.  Within the past couple of decades, creativity has merged.  See what they have found.    

The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1451 South Olive Avenue in West Palm Beach.  You can find them at www.norton.org or at 561*832-5198. 

The Year of Art

Museums Are Stretching Their Walls

Maybe 2007 will be The Year of Art and we can start relaxing and thinking about other things than what is on our TiVo.  All over the world, museums and galleries have been doing major construction, renovations, expansions, and literally have been popping up all over the place.  This is the time to stop and get some culture, see some things you normally cannot see, and take pride in the cultural events going on around you.  In the United States alone there is an estimated half-billion dollars spent in 2006 for renovations, repairs, and expansions by the new generation of brad-name designers called Star-chitects.  Budgets have grown and fundraisers have exceeded expectations over the past couple of years and now the focus in some cases are the buildings themselves!  In Denver alone, the Denver Art Museum spent an estimated $110M on their project, and people are beginning to see the museum not just as a building but as a part of the whole city.  So, what I am saying is, basically, Get thee to a gallery!   

Luxembourg

Starting next Friday, January 19^th, “NewFoundLand” Art in railroad roundhouse signals the city’s reign as Cultural Capital for 2007. Festivities run until April 9^th.  For further information, go to www.luxembourg2007.org for more information. 

There’s WAR at the Onassis Center

Yes, the Persian Wars are back in play at The Onassis Cultural Center for cultural dominance.  Always thought of as the Cultural Capital of the Classic World, Athens had dominated not only in war but in art as well.  However, after placing their works against their contemporaries—The Spartans, experts suggest that the rival city-state created some fine works that once again competes with them.  During this time Athens had:  celebrated artists, theatre, writers, philosophers, architecture, and democracy while in Sparta they were devoted to the military and matters of the state and forced many male citizens into the army for most of their lives. Even though their focus was war, they still focused on art as well through activities associated with the gods and the cult of ancestors.  This show centers around the Spartan or Laconian achievements in the arts by bringing artifacts from both city-states and suggests that Sparta wasn’t the backwoods-hillbilly as traditionally thought of before.  There are examples of:  pottery, metalwork, and ivory from the Archaic Period (650-480 BC)—when Greece had it’s hayday.  This exhibit runs until May 12^th, and the Onassis Cultural Center is located at 645 Fifth Avenue near 52^nd Street in New York City, and can be found at www.onassisusa.org or by calling them at 212*486-4448.

Local Theatre Buzz

Bigger Than Jesus Through Jan 13^th

Currently, at the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts, they are hosting Bigger Than Jesus, a play by Robert Friedman that asks the question, Do you think your family dinners are hysterical?  Join them with Darth Vader, George W. Bush, and a host of other plastic action figures turn up at The Last Supper.  Other characters include a Jewish academic, a revivalist preacher, a fawning Flight Attendant, and of course—Jesus!  All characters are played by the intensely talented Rick Miller.  This show will be at the Studio Theatre at the Carnival Center and you can go to www.carnivalcenter.org or call them at 305*949-6722 for tickets or information.  Just to let you know, parking is available at 5 conveniently located Carnival Center Authorized lots and to visit them at their website for maps and directions. 

Joseph and the Coat Jan 20^th 

The Coral Springs Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Saturday, January 20^th.  The Coral Springs Center for the Performing Arts is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive in Coal Springs.  You can go to www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com or call them at 954*344-5990 for tickets or further information. 

Anastasia Jan 12^th thru Feb 4^th 

Starting January 12^th, the Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts will present Marcelle Maurette’s Anastasia.  Tickets are $20 and are available via phone at 954*726-7898.  The Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts is located at 7143 Pine Island Road in Tamarac. 

Kiss of the Spider Woman, Jan 13^th thru Feb 11^th

On Saturday, January 13^th, the Public Theatre of South Florida will present Kiss of the Spider Woman.  Tickets are $25 and will be at The Soref JCC which is located at 6501 West Sunrise Blvd in Plantation.  For tickets or further information call them at 954*537-3648. 

Spamalot, Jan 9-21^st 

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is proud to host the 2005 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical— Monty Python’s Spamalot.  Tickets are available at www.browardcenter.org or through their Box Office at 954*462-0222. 

I Want My Tee Shirt! Dec 30^th thru Feb 11^th 

The Caldwell Theatre Company is proud to announce that they will be performing Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias!  Yes, I want to find a way of getting printed up, I Smacked Ouiser Boudreaux! (Yes, I checked with IMDB.com).  The Caldwell Theatre Company is located at 7873 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton and you can call them at 877*245-7432 or at www.caldwelltheatre.com. 

BINGO Comes to Stage Door Theatre Held over thru Jan 28^th!

The Stage Door Theatre is presenting their latest musical, BINGO.  This is a splashy, zippy, outrageously funny new musical about three pals that have driven through a terrible storm in the name of their weekly obsession.  In between the number calling, strange rituals, and fierce competitions—love blossoms and long lost friends reunite!  If you would like more information or to purchase tickets online, go to www.stagedoortheatre.com or call them at 954*344-7765.  The Stage Door Theatre is located in 26^th Street Theatre in Wilton Manors.  Check out my last review of Hairspray.  

Art Walk

WilMa Art Walk

On Friday, January 19th, the city of Wilton Manors is hosting their second Art Walk.  The Walk will go all along Wilton Drive/NE 4^th Avenue, starting from Art Expressions Gallery to ECollección and Items 2 Envy, up to Petals Panache and White Glove Antiques, then What’s the Scoop and New Moon, and finally to The Broward Art Guild near Five Points at the end of 13^th Ave, across from Wilton Station’s Clock Tower.  Festivities begin at 7pm and go to about 10pm and there will be free trolley rides sponsored by Petals Panache.  So, Ride the Trolley, Meet the Artists and Owners, and Enjoy the Refreshments along the way!  For further information, contact Art Expressions at 954-527-7700 or at www.artexpressions.tk. 

Wolfgangsvault Angers Rockers 

There is a heated controversy going on right now by many rockers in the music industry that feel that they are being taken advantage of and copied illegally.  See, the whole debate and possible feud started when William Sagan bought items from Bill Graham, a concert promoter, who died back in 1991.  Mr. Graham had a wide collection of memorabilia and rare audio and video recordings from his own personal collection, which he sold fair and square.  The problem is now, William Sagan has started a website called www.wolfgangsvault.com and has rare streaming video footage, but also sells other merchandise including T-shirts, photographs, and other rare items.  He is currently being sued by Grateful Dead Productions, Carlos Santana, members of Led Zeppelin, and the Doors.  

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

This past week, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its new set of inductees.  Congratulations to:  R.E.M., Van Halen, Patti Smith, The Ronettes, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.  The Induction Ceremony will be March 12^th in New York.  Sadly, some people forget their promises…R.E.M. frontman, Michael Stipe, once threatened to keep his band out of the Hall of Fame unitl the Monkees were inducted.  Sorry Davy Jones! 

Bernadette Peters, Jan 24^th 

On Wednesday, January 24^th, the legendary Broadway and screen goddess Bernadette Peters will take the Broward Au-Rene Theatre.  Having been on such memorable movies as Young Frankenstein with Gene Wilder, she recently helped finish off television’s Will & Grace as Karen Walker’s sister.  The Broward Au-Rene Theatre is located at 201 SW 5^th Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale and tickets can be purchased at www.browardcenter.org or www.ticketmaster.com. 

Calling All Azzmastahs! Jan 19^th 

Thaïs, Jan 26-29^th 

Miami City Ballet, Jan 12-13^th 

The Miami City Ballet Troupe will take the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts stage on Friday, January 12^th and Saturday, January 13^th.  They will perform Liturgy by Christopher Wheeldon, In the Upper Room by Twyla Tharp, and George Balanchine’s Argon.  Tickets are available through www.miamicityballet.org or by calling 877*929-7010.  The Carnival Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1300 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami and can be found at www.carnivalcenter.org.   

Get your Tickets for Riverdance

Tickets are currently on sale for the Celtic sensation Riverdance.  This amazing cultural phenomenon will be at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts February 23-25.  As anyone who knows me can attest, I personally grew up on Celtic folk music, with my Ma being a bagpiper in her own bagpipe band and my Dad being their Drum Major, things were a little different for me.  As the years have passed, I have embraced it and love it, and especially after seeing this March’s performance of Celtic Women, I will be there opening night.  Riverdance will be at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and I located at 501 SW 2^nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.  You can go to www.browardcenter.org for tickets, www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or www.riverdance.com for additional information, or call their Box Office at 954*523-3309.

Boca Fest, Jan 13^th & 14^th 

On Saturday, January 13^th, and Sunday, January 14^th, will be the 20^th Anniversary of Boca Fest.  This is Boca’s best art show and is going on from 10am to 5pm.  There is not cost, it’s FREE and will be located outdoors at The Shops of Boca Center, one mile north of Palmetto Park Road and Military Trail in front of the Marriott Hotel.  For further information, go to www.artfestival.com or call 954*472-3755. 

Friday, January 12^th through the 15th at the Palm Beach Convention Center, palmbeach3: Contemporary Photography Art + Design will be going on with private previews, lectures, and shows.  Lectures include:  Materials and Contemporary Design, Trends in Contemporary Photography, The Passionate Collector, and What Every Smart Collector Should Know:  Lessons from the Connoisseurs.   The Palm Beach Convention Center is located at 650 Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach.  For further information, go to www.palmbeach3.com or call them at 561*209-1308. 

Scottish Celebration, Jan 13^th 

On Saturday, January 13^th, the Scottish American Society of South Florida will host, Ceilidh which will feature all entertainers from the 24^th Annual Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games.  Tickets are available at 954*460-5000 and will be held at El Palacio Hotel. 

Miami’s Art Deco Weekend, Jan 12-14^th 

Starting on Friday, January 12^th, the 30^th Annual Art Deco Weekend kicks off in Miami.  This year’s theme, East Meets West:  Art Deco from Shanghai to Miami will be a festival filled with events; all happening on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive from 5^th to 15^th Street in Miami and will feature:  Antiques and collectibles, live music and concerts, theatrical performances, home tours, lectures, and film presentations.  For further information, go to www.artdecoweekend.com or call 305*672-2014 or you can also visit www.mdpl.org which is the Miami Design Preservation League and is a non-profit preservation and arts organization. 

2007 Miami Modernism Show & Sale

Also starting on the 12^th, is the 2007 Miami Modernism Show & Sale with over 60 noted national and international decorative and fine arts dealers who will be presenting all design movements of the 20^th Century.  This will all take place at the James L. Knight Center at Hyatt Regency Miami Downtown which is located at 400 SE 2^nd Avenue in Miami.  For further information go to www.miamimodernism.net. 

South Beach Comedy Festival Jan 17^th thru 20^th 

The Second Annual South Beach Comedy Festival will be at three locations this month:  The Jackie Gleason Theatre, The Lincoln Theatre, and Colony Theatre and will feature the antics of:  Jon Stewart, Christopher Titus, Margaret Cho, Bill Maher, Andrew Dice Clay, and the raunchy and hysterical Lisa Lampinelli.  The Festival will be a these three locations, and for times and tickets, go to www.southbeachcomedyfestival.com.  If you feel you are funny, have a routine, or want to take the Comedy Stage, there will be an Open-Mic Talent Competition from 2-6pm at the Improv Comedy Club in Coconut Grove but check out the website above or call them at 305*441-8200 for further information.  The Improv is located at 3390 Mary Street in Coconut Grove.   

Armory Art Center

Right now, at The Armory Art Center they have three shows going on.  Tradition Meets Technology is a show with prints that are saturated with a color palette by Marsha Christo and most of them are on fabric while 20/20 Invitational is a juried selection of works in various media that are itself no more than 20 inches in any direction.  Grace Leal has comprised a mixed-media exhibit entitled One Thousand and One Nights that are 1,001 collages, all under one foot in size.  This is the last weekend to catch these displays, and The Armory Art Center is located at 1700 Parker Avenue in West Palm Beach and can also be found at www.armoryart.org or by calling them at 561*832-1776.      

Asoka Bali

Even though it is Winter in most of the country, here in Southern Florida it is still warm.  Just before you know it, it will be Spring and you will want to spend more time outdoors with your backyard—your garden that is!  The best place locally to find intricate and tranquility-inspiring pieces are at Wilton Manor’s own Asoka Bali.  Located in the Old Florida Seafood Restaurant Plaza and across the street from the new Wilton Station, Asoka Bali has everything even a non-Buddhist peace-seeking individual could want. Mention you saw Asoka Bali on Mark's List and you will receive 15% off!  So, make sure you pick up a piece for your backyard at the one place where they have not only carry an amazing human torso, but celebrate it!  Asoka Bali is located at 1408 NE 26^th Street in Wilton Manors and can be phoned at 954*546-4021. 

Who Says an Architect Can’t Be a Decorator?

Currently, at The Neue Gallery in Manhattan, architect-designer Mr. Hoffmann helped create complete spaces for his Viennese clients back in 1913.  Gesamkunstwerk means “Total Work of Art” and Mr. Hoffmann truly believed in it.  He would have entire rooms sketched out, from the ceilings to the floors, every wall mapped out with specific artworks, sculptures, furniture, textiles, lighting, ceramics, glass, and metal work.  On display now are four complete replica rooms of the ones he did in Vienna for the apartment of the Suiss Symbolist painter Ferdinand Hodler which is a large and calm space with furniture that has a pre-postmodern look.  The Neue Gallery is located at 1048 Fifth Avenue at 86^th Street in Manhattan.  For further information go to www.neuegallerie.org or call them at 212*628-6200.   

Happy Birthday Carmen, Sat Jan 13^th 

The Naked Grape Wine Co is proud to host a party for their Wine Attendant Carmen, who is essential to the thriving Wilton Manors wine establishment.  The party begins at 8pm and will feature wine, beer, food, and live DJ Rick Z.  You will also get $1 off Carmen’s favorite wines all night long!  The Naked Grape Wine Co is located at 2039 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.   

Also, don’t forget to join them Monday nights at 8pm to enjoy a live performance of singer/songwriter Richard Cortez. Richard's arrangements of both original songs and improved renditions will leave you breathless. He just released his new cd Live At The Red Room and his music is profound and has quickly become a hot new sensation. Come over, hang out, enjoy some great entertainment and wine and be home early enough for bed. No Cover.

Art & Wine at ArtCenter South Florida, Thrs Jan 18^th

On Thursday, January 18^th, at from 7 to 8pm the ArtCenter of South Florida will host Art & Wine Lecture Series hosted by Armando Droulers and feature wines from Vine Wine Shop & Tasting Loft and water by Fiji.  The cost is $20 per person and RSVPs are requested and can be done by calling Tammy Key at 305*674-8278 ext 15.  The ArtCenter South Florida is located at 800, 810 & 924 Lincoln Rd #205 in Miami Beach and can be found at www.artcentersf.org

Coming to Town

Do You Think I’m Sexy? 

Yes, the incomparable Rod Stewart will be in town on January 12^th at the Bank United Center and tickets are now on sale at www.ticketmaster.com.  Tickets start at $55. 

John Mayer, January 26^th 

On January 26, 2007, John Mayer will be live in concert at the UM BankUnited Center at 8pm.  John will be playing selections off his latest album, Continuum.  Tickets are now on sale through www.ticketmaster.com or you can charge by phone at 954*523-3309, 561*966-3309, or 305*358-5885.  This is a Fantasma Productions Concert Event and for further information, go to www.fantasma.com or www.johnmayer.com.

Red Hot Nights  

On Wednesday, January 31^st the Bank Atlantic Center will be hosting The Red Hot Chili Peppers and have special guest Gnarls Barkley.  For tickets you can go to www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 954*523-3309.  This is a Fantasma Production Concert event and can be found at www.fantasma.com and if you would like more information about the boys, go to www.redhotchilipeppers.com or www.gnarlesbarkley.com.  The Bank Atlantic Center is located at 1 Panther Parkway in Fort Lauderdale. 

Bring Us Hippie Chic 

Justin & Pink, Feb 24^th & 25^th 

As of Saturday, the Justin Timberlake and Pink In The Round Tour will be at the American Airlines Arena on Saturday, February 24^th and the Bank Atlantic Center on Sunday, February 25^th.  Tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com or at www.aeglive.com.  For further information you can also call 954*523-3309 or 305*358-5885.  Don’t forget to also check out www.justintimberlakefanclub.com! 

Vanessa Regrave is Thinking Magically

Tickets are on sale now for the legendary Vanessa Redgrave, some of which only know her as the maternal grandmother (to actual daughter Joley Richardson) on FX’s critically acclaimed and always controversial Nip/Tuck—but she comes from a long line of fine actresses which also include sister Lynn.  Vanessa will star in Joan Didion’s converted memoir The Year of Magical Thinking and will be at the Booth Theatre which is located at 222 West 45^th Street.  For tickets you can go to www.magicalthinkingonbroadway.com or call Telecharge at 800*432-7250. 

Dancing at the Joyce, Jan 16-28^th

Starting Tuesday, January 16^th, the Japanese Contemporary Dance Showcase will celebrate their 10^th Anniversary.  The program will feature Noism 07: Kim Itah and the Glorious Future as well as Leni Basso: Pappa Tarahumara.  Tickets are $30 or $23 for Joyce Members.  Also at the Joyce, they will feature the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet and will perform:  Pointeoff, It’s Not About the Numbers, and Sweet Fields.  The Joyce Theatre is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19^th Street. You can purchase tickets for these events at www.joyce.org or through JoyceCharge 212*242-0800. 

MoMA Has Some Off-the-Wall Cinema

Do you like the unusual?  Do you like to think?  If so, and you are not an epileptic, then maybe Doug Aitken’s unconventional show is for you!  Using multiple screens and unlikely surfaces, his video projections will force you to move around.  In the past he has trapped characters in large wooden crates, flashed pairs of eyes on the façade of the Secession Building in Vienna, and flooded the basement of the Serpentine Gallery in London with watery images.  Starting January 16^th, Mr. Aitken will take over the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) with his latest creation, Sleepwalkers which will run nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. and contain eight film projections and features rhythmic, poetic, and possibly abstract imagery relating to five New Yorkers (Executive, office worker, bike messenger, postal worker, and electrician) making their way through a full day in the city.    The Museum of Modern Art is located at 11 West 53^rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in New York and can also be found at www.moma.org. 

Kevin Kline is King Lear

The once In & Out star has a new role—King.  King Lear to be exact.  William Shakespeare’s famous play not only features Kevin Kline, but Brian Avers, Larry Bryggman, Kristen Bush, Michael Cerveris, Phillip Goodwin as well as a host of other talented actors.  The show starts February 9^th, but tickets are now on sale!  King Lear will be at The Public Theatre which is located at 425 Layfayette Street and tickets can be bought at www.publictheatre.org or by calling them at 212*967-7555.