On Display

Dennis Dean at Stonewall 

On Monday, March 5^th, The Stonewall Library and Archives and ArtsUnited will host and Opening Night Reception for local photographer Dennis Dean.  Dennis, who specializes in state of the art digital and film based photography uses fashion, faces, fitness, and fine are as inspiration.  Having had several calendars done—latest being the local gay swim team The Nadadores, he has been showcased in art publications, fitness magazines, greeting cards, and countless exhibitions.  Come check out his latest collection at The Stonewall Library and Archives at 1717 North Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.  The show will run from March 5^th thru March 30^th and you can go to www.artsunitedonline.org or call 954*530-2723. 

Arts Explosion’s Visual Art Exhibit 

On Saturday, March 3^rd,  from 6pm to 9pm is the Opening Night Reception for ArtServe’s latest collection, The Visual Art Exhibit.   This exhibit is one of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community’s largest art exhibitions in the country that will feature over 100 unique works of art by local artists, and will be on display through Mar 16^th.  The Opening Reception will include:  music, dance, theatre, book signings, and vocal performances.  Also, in addition, on the Opening Night only, there will be an Erotic Art Exhibit for viewing during the reception.  There is a $5 donation at the door and ArtServe is located at 1350 East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. 

Lowe Art Museum Gets Some Artic Spirit 

At the Lowe Art Museum at The University of Miami they are hosting a show entitled Artic Spirit:  Inuit Art that features 150 traditional and contemporary prints, drawings, wall hangings, carvings, masks, and decorative clothing from the circumpolar region comprised of Siberia, Alaska, Greenland, and the Canadian Artic.  The region has been inhabited by the Inuit people (or Eskimo) since 250 B.C. and will be on display until April 1^st.  The museum is located at 1301 Stanford Drive in Coral Gables and can be found at www.lowemuseum.org or by calling them at 305*284-3535.   

World Press Photo Exhibit, Thru Mar 7^th 

Currently, the World Press Photo Exhibit is on display for the first time in Florida at The University of Miami in Coral Gables.  This exhibit contains more than 200 prize-winning photos, has visited more than 45 countries, and will be on display until March 7^th.  There will be an Opening Reception at 6pm Friday, February 23^rd at the common Ground courtyard of the Frances Wolfson Building and is located at 5100 Brunson Drive in Coral Gables.  For further information go to www.worldpressphoto.com or call them at 305*284-2726.  

Nazi Exhibit, through Apr 4^th 

Currently, at The Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies at The University of Miami Libraries, they are hosting the traveling show Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933-1945.  This traveling Holocaust Memorial Museum will be on display until April 4^th and is at The Otto G. Richter Library which is located t 1300 Memorial Drive at the University’s Coral Gables campus.  For further information, call 305*284-3233. 

Bass Goes Vietnamese 

At the Bass Museum of Art in Miami, they are featuring The Private Jade Collection of Her Imperial Highness Princess Thi-Nga of Vietnam.  Well, this contains approximately 80 sculptures from tht 19^th and early 20^th Centuries made from Jade—considered the most precious stone during Imperial Times.  Did you know that it symbolized the link between human beings and the spiritual world?  The Princess collection will be on display until April 29^th.  The Bass Museum of Art is located at 2121 Park Avenue in Miami Beach and can be found at www.bassmuseum.org or reached at 305*673-7530.  

Black & White through March 3rd

Currently, at The Broward Art Guild they are hosting a show entitled Black and White with works by local artists in various mediums, all in black and white.  The Broward Art Guild is located at 2430 NE 13^th Avenue in Wilton Manors, across the street from the Bell Tower for Wilton Station.

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!

Morikami Museum 

At the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens they are hosting a show entitled The Peacock’s Feather:  Male Accessories of Old Japan.  This collection contains miniature carved sculptures called netsuke that adorned the clothing of well-dressed Japanese genelemen in the 18^th and 19^th Centuries.  This is a collection of items that are intricately carved and some miniatures—some just an inch in length, of bone, ivory, and wood that would be attached to their kimonos and sashes.  This show also features tobacco and pipe cases that were ornate and part of the male accoutrements.  For further information go to www.morikami.org or call them at 561*495-0233.  The museum is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray Beach.  While you are there why not check out the other collection they have on display, Traditional Japanese Ceramics.  I have a friend of the family that has literally gone to Japan and studied with Japanese Living National Treasures and have learned from them and has told us countless stories about them and the creations they make. 

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. 

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. 

Puma Goes Polynesian

Recently, Puma has launched their latest collection of Alexander McQueen shoes for Puma and they are inspired by Eastern Polynesian mythology and tattooing.  Their low-profile shoe is sleek and has molded cork in the midsole and laser etched patterns that add textural interest and color.  For more information, go to www.puma.com.    

It’s Not a Prada

It’s not a Prada—claim officials at the Vatican.  After much speculation over Pope Benedict XVI’s red shoes as being a gift from out Lady of Perpetual Fashion—Saint Prada, officials confirm they are not.  What is causing such a ruckus?  Simply put…red shoes.  These fire-engine red loafers are said to be a symbol of the blood of Christian Martyrs and the Holy Spirit and have been used in hats and capes for years but someone leaked misinformation and they are really hand made by a local cobbler.  Funny thing, Versace capitalized on this fashion cross-over and last season featured a complete show in Milan with models parading around as Priests.  

Paper Dress Fashion Show

On Saturday, March 2^nd, AIGA Miami is proud to announce their 4^th Annual The Fashion of Paper.  This will be held at The Miami Beach Convention Center in Hall D Ballroom D128-D1311 and is located at at 1901 Convention Center Drive in Miami Beach.  Starting at 6:30pm and going to about 10:30pm, you will see a complete fashion show of full out of paper!  Click here to check out last year’s.  For a complete rundown of this year’s event, go to http://miami.aiga.org/events/2007/03/10657417. 

Stay in an Austrian Drain Tube 

People are creative, and sometimes using unconventional things really sparks my creativity.  Well, designer Andreas Strauss decided to create not only art but function as well into his latest project—using sections of drain tubes as individual hotel room pods.  By using large sections of concrete drainage pies and outfitting them as individual sleeping spaces, along the lines of bungalos, this is art and useful for busy travelers.  Called Pipe Pods, they are spread out throughout a park along the Danube in Austria’s Ottensheim Nearlinz Park.  Interested people book online at www.adamevehotels.com and receive door codes for their specific pod.  Within the space is a bed with blankets and linen, sleeping bags, table lamps, and ports for recharging your electrical devices.  There are more projects planned for the future with other cities so be on the lookout for a pod near you!

Local Theatre Buzz

La Cage, Wed Mar 7 thru Apr 8^th 

Tickets are now on sale for the Actor’s Playhouse presentation of La Cage Aux Folles which will be at The Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables.  This long running Paris boulevard comedy, only later to be a highly original classic film, and now a major musical theatre hit revived on Broadway, La Cage Aux Folles has millions of fan around the world.  Tickets are available at www.actorsplayhouse.org or by calling their Box Office at 305*444-9293.  The Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables.   

Man of La Mancha, Sat & Sun Mar 3^rd & 4^th

Starting Saturday, March 3^rd, Broward on Broadway will present Man of La Mancha starting at 8pm at The David Posnack JCC Brickman Family Foundation Theatre located at 5850 South Pine Island Road in Davie, Florida.  Come out and check out the infamous Cervantes and his faithful servant Sancho Panza as they are thrown into prison by the Spanish Inquisition.  For tickets and further information, go to www.browardonbroadway.com or call them at 954*747-7589.  Tickets are $17 for adults. 

Nova Gets Laramie

Currently, at Nova Southeaster University, they are hosting the production of The Laramie Project which tells the fateful tale and recreation of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepherd a 21 year old gay University of Wyoming student who was brutally killed and left for dead on a wooden fencepost.  The play begins nightly at 8pm, with the exception of Sunday’s 2pm performance, and will be followed y a panel discussion about homophobia and violence in American culture.  This takes place in their second-floor auditorium of the Mailman-Hollywood Building at 3301 College Avenue.  For more information go to http://undergrad.nova.edu/performingarts/nsutheatre/.  

House with No Walls, Thru Mar 4^th

The Florida Stage is proud to announce their performances of A House With Not Walls that tells the tale of a bitter battle that erupts when it is discovered that George Washington’s slave quarters once stood on the site of a new museum enshrining American liberty.  This runs through March 4^th at The Florida Stage which is located at 262 S Ocean Blvd in Manalapan.  For further information go to www.floridastage.org or call 561*585-3433.  

Indigo Blues-A Love Story, through Mar 11^th

Indigo Blues—A Love Story is a Judi Ann Mason play about two sisters that have their eye on the same guy, a young jazz musician.  This will be at The Ensemble Actors Studio located at 12320 West Dixie Highway in North Miami and is the oldest surviving African-American theatre company based in Miami.  For tickets go to www.themensemble.com or call them at 305*895-0335 and tickets are $20.      

Glengarry Glen Ross, Through Mar 4^th

Glengarry Glen Ross is the David Mamet’s comedy-drama about a competition at a real estate office in which the winner gets a Cadillac but the loser has to find a new job.  This will be at The Mosaic Theatre (American Heritage Center for the Arts) which is located at 12200 West Broward Boulevard in Plantation.  Tickets are $29 and can be purchased at www.mosaictheatre.com or by phone at 954*577-8243. 

Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral, through March 4^th

At The Broward Center for the Performing Arts they will host Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral starting Wednesday, February 21^st.  This Off-Broadway and interactive comedy is the wildest Jewish funeral ever with fond remembrances, shameless bickering, and you are the friends and family of the dearly departed.  This will run through March 4^th.  For tickets go to www.browardcenter.org or call their Box Office at 954*462-0222.

Judy Comes to Stage Door, Starting Feb 23^rd

Boca Festival of the Arts 

Opening Friday, March 2^nd,  is the Opening Night part for the eleven-day celebration of music, literature, film, art, food, and wine that will last until March 11.  On Friday, The Russian National Orchestra that is direct from the Metropolitan Opera will take the state at 8pm.  All events will be held at the Center for the Arts at Mizner Park Amphitheater at 590 Plaza Real in Boca Raton.  For tickets go to www.festivaloftheartsboca.org or call them at 866*571-2787. 

Las Olas Art Fair Part II 

Move 

There is a book out now entitled, Move that has a forward by Hugh Jackman that features stills of dancers from America’s most prestigious companies.  This coffee table book gives back to the community in the fact that part of the profits from this book go to The AIDS Global Project and Dancers Responding to AIDS.  Sponsored by Hugo Boss, Deutsche Bank, and Foxtel, Move is also part of an exhibit at New York’s Milk Gallery.  For more information about Move or any of the charities, go to www.moveforaids.com.  

Swan Lake, Mar 8^th -11^th

Starting Thursday, March 8^th, the American Ballet Company will hold it’s only Florida engagement of Swan Lake.  This will be held at The Carnival Center for the Performing Arts and can be purchased online at www.concertfla.org or at 954*523-3309. 

Merce in Miami is a citywide tribute to one of the great artists of our era and celebrates more than 50 years of work as a dance maker and theatrical visionary as wells as his many extraordinary collaborations with major figures in music and the visual arts.  The Carnival Center for the Performing Arts will present three different programs by a company whose name is synonymous with ground-breaking American contemporary dance.  This is brought to us through the Merce Cunningham Dance Company and will be an ongoing performance from February 23^rd through March 3^rd.  For tickets or further information go to http://www.merceinmiami.org/  or call 305*949-6722.   

Bev McClellan and New Moon’s 2^nd 

On Saturday, March 3^rd, locally owned and operated New Moon Bar will be celebrating their 2^nd Anniversary and will feature partying Carnival Style with belly dancers, old fashioned games, prizes, fire dancing shows, and best of all..Beverly McClellan!  She will croon and swoon and bay at the moon if you ask her with her favorite hits and longtime staples.  The party starts at 9:30pm and goes all night long.  So, if you like to have fun come out and join them.  If you have not had a chance to check them out, this is the perfect opportunity you’ve been waiting for!  New Moon is located at 2440 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.  For more information go to www.newmoonbar.com. 

Some of us travel, and some travel regularly.  How many of us travel with our laptops?  Well, don’t you ever worry about how safe it is?  Well, why not get a laptop sleeve?  Built NY has created some very interesting protectors of your priceless office-on-the-go, and they are snug-fitting padded sleeves made of neoprene (wetsuit material) and come in three sizes (12”, 15”, and 17” and are available in three styles, blue, black, and stripes.  Ranging in price from $29.99 to $39.99 you can have the security of knowing your company is safe.  For more information, go to www.builtny.com or call them at 212*227-2044.  

Ocean, Sat Mar 3^rd

Young Opera Artists Concert 

On Sunday, March 4^th, The Florida Grand Opera will feature their Emerging Young Artists Concert at Arts at St. Johns located at 4760 Pinetree Drive in Miami Beach. Starting at 4pm this free concert will showcase up-and-coming stars to the Opera world.  For more information, go to www.stjohnsmiamibeach/arts.com or call them at 305*613-2325. 

La Sonnambula 

Bellini’s La Sonnambula (The Sleepwalker), will be brought to us at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts on March 1 & 3.  This opera is from the composer of Norma and tells an enchanting operatic masterpiece of Amina, a simple village girl, who is believed to be unfaithful to her lover but later vindicated when it is discovered that her nighttime wanderings are carried out in her sleep.    To purchase tickets or find out more information about this performance go to www.fgo.org or call them at 800*741-1010. 

If you have ever walked south on AIA from Sunrise Blvd to Las Olas Blvd, you would have noticed at wonderful estate which faces the beach—The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.   They feature art classes and music series and to check out their latest schedule of events at www.bonnethouse.org.  The Bonnet House is located at 900 North Birch Road in Fort Lauderdale and is open from Tuesday to Sundays and $15 to enter.  For more information call them at 954*563-5393. 

Auction House Wants Some Live Ones

Auction houses would like to move and capture the market on the live artists.  What better way to do that than to buy a gallery?  Last week, famed auction house Christie’s announced that it had bought Haunch of Venison, a gallery founded in London five years ago that also have spaces in Zurich and Berlin.  The gallery handles artists that are alive such as:  Bill Viola, Keith Tyson, Richard Long, and Jorge Pardo.  Christie’s now plans to open a branch of Haunch of Venison in New York and will be right around the corner from the NY Christie’s headquarters.  Even though it will be run as a wholly owned subsidiary of Christie’s and as a separate business, there will be strict rules about gallery bidding at its sales yet some still think that the lines of ethics have become completely blurred. 

Open Dishwasher—Insert Chandelier

A Chandelier that is dishwasher safe?  Well, they have finally done it!  Normally, with a crystal chandelier you have to disassemble it, pendant by pendant, and wash by hand.  No more!  Schonbek of Plattsburgh, NY has come up with The Da Vinci which comes apart is a few easy pieces and is dishwasher safe.  They are attached to a stainless-steel frame and can be separated into segments like an orange and tossed into the dishwasher.  They offer two kinds of crystals and four sizes and range from $1,750 to $15,395.  For further information go to www.schonbek.com or call them at 800*836-1892. 

Ari Gold Headlining Pridefest!

Kinsey Sicks, Mar 8^th thru 11^th 

Starting Thursday, March 8^th,  The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce their latest show, The Kinsey Sicks in Off Broadway in Broward which combines glorious four-part harmony, biting satire, and over-the-top drag.  They will serve up a veritable feast of music, comedy, and social commentary which is a cross between the Capital Steps and Sex in the City.  They have toured nationally and internationally and their last show at The Broward Center was sold out—so get your tickets soon!  Tickets are available online at www.browardcenter.org or by calling them at 954*462-0222. 

God-Des & She, Sat Mar 10^th 

Lesbian music sensation God-Des & She will take the stage at this year’s Pridefest 2007 at the Holiday Park War Memorial.  Originally from Madison, Wisconsin the now Brooklynites have take New York City’s music scene by storm.  Having played to sold-out shows at Knitting Factory, The Supper Club, and on Showtime’s The L Word, they not only take the stage at Pridefest 2007, but also at J’s Bar on Sunday, March 11^th at 11pm!  J’s Bar is located at 2780 Davie Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.  Tickets are available at the door and you can go to www.jsbartheoriginal.com or call them at 954*581-8400.  For more information about them, go to www.god-des.com.  

Out Loud, Mar 6^th 7:30pm 

As part of the Arts Explosion festivities, New Moon Bar is proud to announce they will be hosting Out Loud on Tuesday, March 6^th, at 7:30pm.  One of South Florida’s hottest new all gay bands, Out Loud will be performing their great sounds free of charge!  New Moon Bar is located at 2440 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors.  For more information go to www.newmoonbar.com. 

Ant, Michele, and Brother O’Boy, Fri Mar 2^nd 8pm 

On Friday, March 2^nd, the Winter Party Comedy Spotlight will kick off with an evening of laughs at The Jackie Gleason Theatre with Ant, Michele Balan, and the one and only Brother Boy himself—Leslie Jordan!  The theme for the 2007 Winter Party Festival is Beyond Borders, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is proud to introduce a new event centering on something that transcends all barriers--laughter! Comedy Spotlight debuts with three hilarious out comics!  Tickets are available though www.ticketmaster.com. 

Tony Kenny’s Ireland, Sat Mar 24^th 

On Saturday, March 24^th, Ireland’s Entertainer of the Year Tony Kenny will take the stage at The Park Playhouse.  Having thrilled audiences around the globe for years, he, along with The Dublin City Dancers will deliver a show marked by laughter, tears, and thunderous applause.  For tickets or further information go to www.parkerplayhouse.com or call 954*462-0222. 

Gwen, May 9^th 

On May 9^th famed pop singer and L.A.M.B. designer Gwen Stefani will take the stage at 7:30pm at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre.  The Amphitheatre is located at 601-7 Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach.  Tickets range from $10 to $69.50 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 561*966-3309. 

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 through 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. 

Gabo Big Shots 

Gabriele Oestrich, or Gabo by her friends and family, was a model from an early age and then turned photographer focusing in on portraits doing other photographers and artists she has worked with.  Now she’s a photojournalist and has been documenting:  the dying rain forests, AIDS victims in Uganda, and many other world causes, she has used her celebrital powers for good and is now know as The People’s Photographer by VIPs and other celebrities. 

Art and Wine

On Sunday, March 4^th, The Jakmel Art Gallery Wine Tasting Club will have their monthly tasting.  This event takes place on the first Sunday of every month and will take place at The Jakmel Art Gallery which is located at 2301 Biscayne Blvd in Miami and can be reached at 305*604-0029.  This is a Taste Around the World and is a tasting journey that takes place each month and will explore wine from different countries and highlight a vineyard.  It will cost $7 at the door and $50 for an annual membership. 

Tupperware Chic!

The latest play to hit Broadway is the story of five women trapped at a Tupperware party in 1960 and is called, Sealed for Freshness.  This show contains catfights, the airing of dirty laundry, and a lot of that famous rubber stuff that can be a lot of fun.  Sealed for Freshness is at The New World Stages and tickets can be purchased online at www.telecharge.com or at their Box Office at 212*239-6200.  For more information about the play, go to www.sealedforfreshness.com. 

Tony Award Winner Liev Schreiber takes the role of Barry Champlain, a vituperative and mesmerizing radio host in Talk Radio.  This Pulitzer Prize Nominated play is about a controversial late night talk radio host and his life.  This is at The Longacre Theatre located at 220 West 48^th Street and for further information and tickets go to www.talkradioonbroadway.com or call them at 800*432-7780

Two-time Tony Award Winner Brian Dennehy will take the stage next month in the Jerome Lawrence Robert E. Lee production of Inherit the Wind which tells the fictional story of the famous 1925 “Monkey Trial” where Science teacher John Scopes was tried and convicted for teaching Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.  Violating Tennessee law, it was forbidden from teaching any theory that conflicted with Biblical conception of the Divine Creation.   This will take place starting March 19^th at The Lyceum Theatre located at 149 Est 45^th Street and can be found at www.inheritthewindonbroadway.com

Photo Exhibit, Transfigurations

Currently, at the I Gallery, you can catch the very raw and riveting photo exhibit entitled Transfigurations.  This features both males and females in all states of Transformations from one gender to the next.  This show aims to illuminate who transgender people are, and what they have experienced from the world being one gender and going to the opposite and the courage they have found to be who they want to be despite daunting odds, ridicule, hate crimes, and murder.  This Jana Marcus  project can be found at 39 West 14^th Street in Suite 205 in New York.  For further information, go to www.jlmphotography.com.  Even if you cannot make it to this show, go to the website and view the slideshow…it’s amazing!

Broadway Stars

Tickets are currently on sale for A Moon for the Misbegotten which is starring Kevin Spacey.  This Eugene O’Neill performance is at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre at 256 West 47^th Street and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.  Also, check out Fraiser’s Dad aka John Mahoney in Prelude to a Kiss at The American Airlines Theatre.  Tickets are available via www.roundabouttheatre.org or at 212*719-1300 and performance begin February 16^th. 

Did You Pee Your Pants?

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.