Spain Gets Real

As I have reported over the recent months, what is making big waves around the fashion world is that Spain wants Curves!  Prior to Fashion Week in Madrid late last year, authorities had announced that they will no longer employ models for their catwalks that are too skinny and if you have less than a specified body mass, you won’t walk.  Well, as the story progresses, the latest is that the government is working with fashion designers to standardize women’s clothing sizes to promote a healthier image.  Mannequins in Spain’s store windows will get curvier, displaying clothing no smaller than a US size 8.  The company that owns Zara, with a store in Aventura Mall, has gotten involved and jumped onboard.  

On Display

On Saturday, February 3^rd there will be an Opening Reception for the recent collectable rage, Munny Dolls.  There will be more than 100 Munny dolls on display at The Bear and Bird Gallery for it’s inaugural art show.  This exhibit will feature custom-painted Munnys by 111 local and national artists.  The Reception will be at 7pm and is upstairs at Tate’s that is located at 4566 North University Drive in Lauderhill.  For further information call them at 954*748-0181.  The show will run through March 10^th and all the dolls are available for sale either in person or through their website and 10% of all profits will be donated to the Humane Society of Broward County. 

Angels in Hollywood 

Starting February 6^th, Hollywood’s own Gallery of the Unknown Artist is proud to feature Bubbaclick’s latest show, Heaven On Earth:  Photographs of Angels.  There will be an Opening Reception for Bubbaclicks on Satuday, February 10^th at 7pm.  Having seen what local photographer Bubbaclicks can do with a camera, having his other show that featured many tattooed men entitled Skin Deep before and literally have most of the models there…priceless. The Gallery of the Unknown Artist is located at 116 South 20^th Street in Hollywood, Florida.  For further information, go to www.gotua.com or call them at 954*921-5551 and tell Ceci that MarksList sent you.

The Power to Protect 

Artist Linda Stein’s latest endeavor, The Power to Protect:  The Sculpture of Linda Stein is currently at the Nathan D. Rosen Museum Gallery which is at the Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton.  Her work may appear impenetrable, but they are definitely unique.  This New York artist features hourglass sculptures with: industrial materials, fiber, wood, stone, and whatever was around her Ground Zero neighborhood.  This is a celebration of the warrior spirit through the female form through rugged depictions.  This show runs through February 18^th, and is located at 9801 Donna Klein Blvd in Boca Raton.  Call 561*852-3214 for directions and/or further information.  

Carlos Eduardo at Storks 

Wilton Manors own Storks Bakery and Café and ArtsUnited is proud to host local photographer Carlos Eduardo.  Being a local and a resident of Florida, he has fulfilled his creative desires through photography, primarily animals and amazing landscapes.  Through nature and wildlife photography Carlos has used many of these subjects in his works not only in the continental United States, but Alaska, and Europe.  He has been featured at the Stonewall Library and Archives as their featured Artist of the Month, various charity auctions, and most recently, the Wilton Manors own ArtWalk.  He likes to capture beauty in nature, architecture, and perspectives of human interaction from different angles.  For more information about Carlos go to www.carloseduardophotos.com and stop by Storks!

Harriet of Hollywood at Java Boys

Right now, at Wilton Manor’s own Java Boys, their featured Artist of the Month is Harriet of Hollywood. Her pictures show a wide and varied cross-section of the animal loving community. Java Boys is located in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors. 

Frank Lloyd Wright

Currently, at Eaton Fine Art in West Palm Beach, they are hosting Objects of Design:  Decorative Arts and Elements of Frank Lloyd Wright.  What they want you to do is to take a look around you and consider how much, in what combinations, is the objects surrounding you is, infact—art?  This exhibit displays stained-glass windows, china, furniture, fabrics, sculpture, screens, photographs, stationery, drawings, and copper panels that make you consider the opportunities we have to surround ourselves with things of beauty.  Wrights philosophy was that a space should be experienced as a whole, without division between inside and outside or between the table and what’s on the table.  This exhibit runs through February 10^th, and Eaton Fine Art is located at 435 Gardenia Street in West Palm Beach.  For more information go to www.eatonart.net or call them at 561*833-4766. 

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.

Cradle of Christianity 

The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale’s latest exhibit is 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. 

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. 

Priscilla in Sydney

If you happen to be going down, or know somebody Down Under, let them know to check out the latest Movies Spawns a Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical!  One of the most successful Australian movies of all times is now a dazzling musical spectacular that had it’s World Premier in Sydney in October.  This is based on the Oscar winning film that blitzed the box office and caused a sensation around the world and is fun, daring, over the top, and unforgettable with a busload of outrageous costumes, over 20 full scale production numbers, characters, and songs including Shake Your Groove Thing, I Will Survive, and Finally.  For tickets, further information, or just to hear sound clips, go to www.priscillathemusical.com.    

Look For Change in Hollywood, CA

Currently, there are plans in motion to turn the once glamorous Hollywood, CA back into a entertainment and tourism Mecca.  Anyone that has been there over the years will have noticed the cheap quality of the once capital of glamour and glitz.  As former Mayor Juliani did for Times Square in New York City, people are now focusing on cleaning up the former glittering screen capital by constructing a luxury hotel as well as a collection of $1M condominiums. The focus of Hollywood's most recent Urban renewal project is currently on the famous Hollywood and Vine intersection.  This will add to the skyline of condos and trendy new hamburger and sushi places rising among the mid-20^th century architecture.  Over the past several years more than $2B has been spent on projects in the neighborhood through retail, apartment complexes, new schools and museums.  Well, the comeback that civic leaders have sought for decades seems to have finally arrived.  Be on the lookout for a new W hotel, and of course the anchor of every urban renewal project, retail to start popping in the area!  I’ll keep you posted.

Local Theatre Buzz

Manuscript, Thru Feb 18^th

 

Just Sit Right Back and Hear a Tale…

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is proud to host Gilligan’s Island—The Musical.  Check out the famed Greg Brady aka Barry Williams as he portrays The Millionaire Thurston Howell III and the original Mary Ann aka. Dawn Wells as she plays his wife Lovie Howell.  All your favorite characters are brought to life in this stage production musical written by the one and only Sherwood Schwartz!  This features more than 20 original songs written by Wing’s lead guitarist Lawrence Jaber and performed with a live orchestra.  The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive in Coral Springs and can be found at www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com or by phone at 954*344-5990. 

Alice Does Wonderland, Jan 26^th thru Feb 10^th

The amazing local Sol Theatre wants you to take a journey that is way wilder that the original Alice in Wonderland that feature Lewis Carroll’s famous characters, but with twists of pure, unadulterated mayhem—not to mention lots of sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll!   As the story goes, the young and nubile know it all Alice finds herself transported from the surreal “Wonderland Lounge” into a strange new world surrounded by characters ranging from the wacky to the weird on to the just plain psychotic.  She must discover the key to Wonderland if she is to find her way home and ultimately—herself.

Alice Does Wonderland runs until February 10^th at the Sol Theatre which is located at 1140 N Flagler Drive in Fort Lauderdale.  For tickets call Robert Hooker at 954*525-6555 or visit them at www.soltheatre.com.  This is a workshop is a benefit production for Sol Theatre Project and will include raffles, audience participation, contests, lap dances by favorite characters, and an onstage bar with service.  Bring your dollar bills and help keep the Sol shining well into 2007!

Judy Comes to Stage Door, Starting Feb 23^rd

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. 

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. 

They’ve Come Out This Week 

This week marked the launching of some interesting music genre’s albums.  Nora Jones launched Not Too Late which contains the warm, lulling voice that contains 13 tracks one of which, Wish I Could utitlizes two cellos and an acoustic guitar.  American Idol Katherine McPhee launched Katherine McPhee, Madge gave us The Confessions Tour:  Live from London, and Harry Connick Jr. gives us Oh, My Nola and Chanson du Vieux Carre.   

Diamonds are a Diva’s Best Friend 

Don’t you just love jewels?  Well, right now at The Metropolitan Opera they are currently hosting a show by Maria Callas & Swarovski entitled Jewels on Stage.  The Soprano who commissions her won stage jewels—now that’s a Diva!  Legendary singer Maria Callas collaborated on the designs for over 43 pieces that include tiaras and necklaces she has worn throughout her career and around the world.  This exhibition is at Founders Hall on the Concourse Level of the Metropolitan Opera House and is free to the public.  For more information go to www.metopera.org or call them at 212*362-6000.   

Vibrant Virtuosity 

Premiering Friday, February 2^nd at The Kravis Center for Performing Arts is Ballet Florida’s Vibrant Virtuosity.  This exhilarating escapade features the exciting Elemental Brubeck and is set to the legendary jazz musician Dave Brubeck.  Also catch the World Premier of choreographer Trey McIntyre’s Pluck.  For tickets and directions, go to www.balletflorida.com or call the Kravis Center Box Office at 561*659-2000. 

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.

Jazz on Hollywood Beach 

On Friday, February 2^nd, from 6-10pm there will be Full Moon Jazz Night at the Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street.  This will feature live jazz under the full moon from Mantra World Jazz Ensemble and acclaimed Jesse Jones Jr. Jazz Quartet.  Join them for a spectacular night of star gazing with telescopes and astronomers from the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association.  For directions or further information go to www.hollywoodbeachcra.org or call 954*924-2980. 

Museum ArtWalk 

On Saturday, February 3^rd,  The Young Benefactors of the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale will be hosting a private guided tour of the Third Avenue Annual ArtWalk.  This ArtWalk will include a wine tasting and is free to the public.  The Museum of Art is located at 117 NE Second Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.  For further information go to www.moafl.org or call them at 954*344-5990. 

Michael’s Bringing 80’s Back…

On Saturday, February 3^rd, dawn your best neon, take out that Olivia Newton John headband, dust off your Chucks and get ready to knot that keyboard thin silk tie because The Naked Grape Wine Co. is having a birthday party for their very own Michael. The party starts at 8pm and will run until midnight, and proper dress required!  Bring in a picture of you from the 80’s for $1 off Michael’s favorite wine.  The Naked Grape is located at 2039 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors and you can call them at 954*563-5631 for further information. 

Naked Grape Helps the Mental, Feb 15^th

On February 15^th, The Naked Grape Wine Co. will host a Wine Tasting from 7 to 9 PM. The proceeds from the event will go to support the many programs of the nonprofit Mental Health Association of Broward County.  This fund-raising event is open to the public; however, space is limited and RSVPs  are encouraged.  To purchase tickets, call the Naked Grape Wine Co. at 954-563-5631 or stop by the store in advance of the event. Organizers expect the event to sell out. For more information about the Mental Health Association, go online to http://www.mhabroward.org and The Naked Grape Wine Co. can be found online to http://www.nakedgrapewineco.com and at 2039 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.  Tickets are $20.00. 

Three Blind Moose Get Onto a JetBlue Plane…

Are you an Oenophile?  Do you know one?  Well, you do not have to be nervous flying JetBlue Airways anymore!  In a partnership with Best Cellars Inc., JetBlue is currently changing their Chardonnay and Merlot selection to 3 Blind Moose.  These latest selections are enjoyable, instantly accessible, and literally egoless—Joshua Wesson, cofounder of Best Cellars. JetBlue flies out of West Palm and Fort Lauderdale and offers beer, wine, and cocktails for $5 each on flights over one hour.

Shelve It!

If you are like me and in your Dream House there is definitely a Library, why not set aside some space, wherever you may currently reside, and make one?  As a Child of the 80’s and ABC’s Schoolhouse Rocks devotee, I can still remember the most important message they gave us…Knowledge is Power.  Even though I rarely get the time to read an actual book, I still have the ones that I have cherished.  I prefer hardcover books, and would love to fill a room with them and others, separated between the ones I Have Read and Want to Read.  As you are thinking about this, a Library could be just as simple as a dedicated wall.  There are shelving units available in any shape, size, material, and ability to suit your needs.  You can go to Home Depot and Do It Yourself or hire a contractor if you would like something more intricate, say something with doors.  If you are planning on a wooden wall style bookcase, Mica Products and Wood in Boca suggest that you:

·         Use sturdy wood at least ¾ inch thick and no more than 18-24”s wide to prevent sagging

·         Use a constant horizontal line for shelves that wrap around a corner

·         Use pins for removable shelves for a variety of book sizes

Also, if you do not have enough books or want to space them out, why not put in black & white photos, miniature statues, or interesting pieces to use as bookends?  Also, mix and match book sizes, colors, and textures.  Remember, this can be art too and your creativity is your only boundary. 

Bring Us Hippie Chic 

Celtic Woman, Feb 19^th 

Tickets are now on sale for the phenomenon I saw last March at the Broward Center—Celtic Woman:  A New Journey.  This is a magical concert filled with songs that are enjoyable by everyone.  Promoting their CD of the same name with an accompanying DVD, they performed at Slane Castle in Ireland and has been featured on PBS.  This is the only South Florida performance, and will be at The Bank Atlantic Center in Sawgrass and tickets can be purchased at either www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 954*523-3309.  For more information about them, you can also go to www.celticwoman.com. 

Patti La Belle, Feb 28^th 

On February 28^th, the incomparable Patti La Belle will take the Sinatra Theatre stage for a one night only concert event not to be missed.  Tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 954*523-3309. 

Delirium, Apr 5-7^th 

There will only be three performances only for the Cirque du Soleil’s live music concert entitled Delirium.  This will be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday April 5^th thru 7^th at The American Airlines Arena.  Tickets are available through www.livenation.com or by phone at 954*523-3309.  For clips visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. 

Van Smith

This past week marks the sad passing of a legendary designer Van Smith.  Van was a primary costume designer for most of John Water’s movies and actually designed the look and make-up for the now infamous Drag Legend Devine starting with Pink Flamingos in 1972. 

Celebrity Scales

While doing my weekly research for this column, I come across a few items from time to time that really make me laugh and enjoy.  This is one such item:  Celebrity Scales.  Now, you might think that this is nothing major, but instead of numbers, it has celebritiy names on it ranging from Baby Jesus, Gizmo and Oliver Twist to Mr. Ed-Hulk Hogan-King Kong.  This is perfect to leave in your bathroom while hosting a party and see who screams the loudest.  Available through www.angryretail.com they come in Blue, White, and Animals! 

Night 

Last year, The Oprah announced that her Book Club would feature Elie Wiesel’s Holocaust memoir Night, which tells his harrowing tale of his life at Auschwitz Concentration Camp.  I caught the episode where she went with Elie to Auschwitz and privately toured the camp ending with a long room with one continuous pile of hair.  Hair!  Every day the level of crimes against humanity sinks to a new low and on that day it was hair.  With the help of The Oprah, Elie’s book sold more than 1.5 million copies, including me—that day, and made it a must-read we should all experience. 

Got A Camera?

Photo Contest

The Wilton Manors Leisure Services, Historical Society, and Community Affairs Advisory Board is proud to announce the 2007 Photo Contest!  The rules for the contest are simple and are as follows:  they must be of interest to Wilton Manors, choose a specific category from (landmarks, events, general scenes, kids & pets, and old or vintage pictures—even though they will not be judged.  All ages are welcome to participate and prizes will be awarded to:  Elementary School, Middle & High School, and over 18 and will be judged based on Artistic Merit and Value in Presenting History of Wilton Manors.  Deadline for entries is April 1, 2007 and must be submitted to City Hall at 524 NE 21^st Court in Wilton Manors and you can call them at 954*390-2130 for any intricate or detailed questions.   

Bailey House Auction & Party

Scrapbooks

Currently, at The International Center of Photography they are hosting a show of Heri Cartier’s work entitled, Scrapbook:  Photographs 1932-1946.  See, during WWII, Cartier-Bresson was captured and held in a German prisoner of war camp. Presumed dead, MoMA began preparing a memorial exhibition but when Cartier-Bresson emerged, he joined the efforts to assemble this retrospective. He selected and personally printed 251 prints of his best work that have been reassembled for this occasion. The exhibition, organized by the Foundation Henri Cartier-Bresson, will have its sole American venue at ICP.  In 1946 while it was presumed that Henri was dead, they planned for but then he attended his “posthumous” show at The Museum of Modern Art.  This show reconstructs as best as possible, the original layout of the scrapbook.  This book details the work he shot in Spain, Italy, Mexico, Britain, and France with shots of crowds in Hyde Park in London at King George VI’s coronation, picnicking on the banks of Marne in France, whores in Valencia, Spain.  Boys mug at his camera while prostitutes swan, all the while their gazes equalize them with us.  The International Center of Photography is located at 113 Avenue of the Americas at 43^rd Street and can be found at www.icp.org or by calling them at 212*857-0000. 

Mary Rose

The author of Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie, had written other stores, such as a girl who might be a ghost!  This rarely seen 1920 play is being brought to life after 50 years and is a haunting lyrical tale of a woman’s disappearance and mysterious return to her family.  This is a limited-run engagement and opens on February 20 and closes on March 11.  The Vineyard Theatre is located at 108 East 15^th Street and can be reached at www.theatermania.com or 212*353-0303. 

Dance at The Joyce SoHo

This weekend come and join Artistic Director Ronald Brown as he conjures different lands and times while exploring the human spirit.  In Program A they sear for spiritual fulfillment from the individual community and includes the New York premier of Truth Don Die:  Upside Down which is one of Program B’s three signature works that showcases Brown’s mix of African traditions and contemporary dance.  This also features live music from Mohammed Camara.  For more information or tickets, go to www.joyce.org or call them at 212*242-0800.  The Joyce is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19^th Street in Chelsea.  

With the help of superior vocals by Jennifer Hudson and dreamy looks of Beyoncé Knowles, the musical turned hit movie may be back on Broadway!  Even though the Oscars had snubbed Dreamgirls for Best Movie, Broadway is ready to welcome back their hit with open arms.  There is a meeting planned this month to discuss plans for a revival and they are going to figure out how they can do this.  With the movie generating plenty of publicity and hype, Jennifer Hudson will probably reprise Effie, the role she played on screen.  The original musical debuted at the Imperial Theater in 1981 and garnered a Tony for Jennifer Holiday in 1984.  I definitely recommend seeing her performance from that on youtube.com!  Can we say tears?  Stay tuned for further details as they…materialize!

Shu

At the China Institute, they are featuring a collection of pieces called Shu:  Reinventing Books in Contemporary Chinese Art.  This is the second installation of a two-part show that glances back at the period of artistic expansion in the 1970’s and contraction—after the 1989 Tianamen Square protests.  Photographs by Uiu Zhijie line the walls of the Institute’s main staircase are featured along with Chinese classic books, letters, and manuscripts.  This collection features over 30 challenging works by more than 20 artists, many of whom have never before been seen in the United States and brings together a carefully selected group of art books created in the early 1980’s.  They want us to remember that without easy access to words…there can be no such thing as free expression.  The China Institute is located at 125 East 65^th Street and can be found at www.chinainstitute.org or by calling them at 212*744-8181.  

Frank’s Home

Opening January 30^th, is Richard Nelson’s new bio-play about the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright called Frank’s Home.  This will star Peter Weller as Wright and Harris Yulin as Louis Sullivan and is at Playwrights Horizons Mainstage which is at 416 West 42^nd Street in Clinton.  For more information call 212*719-4200. 

The Rapture Project

At the Here Arts Center they are presently having a theatre display called, The Rapture Project.  This eccentric show has marionettes, an oompah band and is based after the Sicilian puppet theatre of the 19^th century.  This features clashes between Christians and Muslims, Susan Sontag floats through and gets into a fight with Beelzebub along with a former City Commissioner selling faulty armor for use in Iraq.  Music was composed and performed by saxophone playing Jessica Lurie and adds to the quirkiness of the play.  This runs until January 21^st at the Here Arts Center that is located at 145 Avenue of the Americas at Dominick Street in the South Village.  For further information, call them at 212*352-3101. 

The American Ballet Theatre has just announced its 2007 Spring Season for the Metropolitan Opera House this week and will feature:  Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere, Manon, Cinderella, Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet, The Dream, and Othello.  For tickets, times, and any other questions, go to www.abt.org or call them at 212*362-6000