tag:www.scene4.com,2009:/quepasa//3 2009-04-17T19:33:17Z QUÉ PASA—Notices, announcements and coming attractions. To post a new article or a comment to an existing article, click on the "Post A New Article" link on the right sidebar. Movable Type Personal 4.1 tag:www.scene4.com,2009:/quepasa//3.700 2009-04-17T19:20:37Z 2009-04-17T19:33:17Z

The new American Latino Theatre presents its first production of the 2009-10 season, Red Colombian Sky by Katrina Elias at 'the lot' in West Hollywood on Thursday April 30 through May 10, 2009. Set in a small pueblo in war-torn...

American Latino Theatre presents its first production of the 2009-10 season, Red Colombian Sky by Katrina Elias at 'the lot' in West Hollywood on Thursday April 30 through May 10, 2009. Set in a small pueblo in war-torn Colombia, Red Colombian Sky explores the relationship between Marina, an aging concubine, and an embittered Paramilitary Commander, Mancuso--a one-sided relationship that is more captor and jailer than lovers. Marina dreams of finally possessing the freedom of true love and is willing to do anything to achieve it. She gives her heart to Commander Mancuso, but when she falls out of favor with him, he exploits her love and forces her to serve his rise to power by using her experienced body to turn his boy-soldiers into men. She helps the boys make their transition to manhood and is left to nurse the fading and decrepit Commander Mancuso. Originally, produced by the Ricardo Montalbán Repertory Theatre Company in 2006, Red Colombian Sky features the work of talented Latina playwright Katrina Elias. Red Colombian Sky also incorporates magical realism, a dramatic device with a long tradition in Latino theatre. Magical Realism blurs the line between fantasy and reality, yet accomplishes a revelation of truth within the exposition of a drama. The production is directed by Felipe Alejandro and produced by David Llauger-Meiselman and Lawrence S. Smilgys. The play features members of the American Latino Theatre: Fernando Luis, Antonio Vega and Lawrence S. Smilgys along with guest artists including the critically-acclaimed Debra De Liso and Meeni Naqvi. The production also features the work of award-winning Lighting Designer and Cinematographer F. Mark Woods. The American Latino Theatre (AmLT) is dedicated to providing a forum for the expression of the American Latino experience. Founded by Felipe Alejandro, David Llauger-Meiselman, and Lawrence S. Smilgys, AmLT is a new independent voice in the Los Angeles theatre community. What began as the Ricardo Montalbán Repertory Theatre Company has now evolved into the AmLT. With productions such as the critically acclaimed Transformations, the political drama Love, Lies and Revolution, and the commedia dell'arte inspired Virgin Love at the Montalbán Theatre, the founders decided to break out on their own. Today the AmLT makes its home at "the lot," formerly Warner Hollywood Studios, where it will open its 2009-2010 season with a staged reading Seven Long Times by Piri Thomas, author of the award-winning Down These Mean Streets. Performance Information American Latino Theatre, 1041 N. Formosa Ave., Fairbanks Gym, 'the lot,' West Hollywood, CA 90046. Limited Engagement April 30-May, 2009. Tickets: Adult $20, Senior $10, and Students $5 Tickets: By phone - (323) 850-2655 or by internet at www.amlt.org. The theatre box office opens every performance-night 90 minutes prior to curtain. Contact: David Llauger Meiselman - 310-497-6255 - David@AmLT.org ]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2009:/quepasa//3.699 2009-04-17T19:13:19Z 2009-04-17T19:20:19Z

"The Only Good Indian", a new feature film directed by Kevin Willmott (CSA: Confederate States of America) and starring Wes Studi (Last of the Mohicans, Avatar), will be screening at the Indie Spirit Film Festival in Colorado Springs on April...

www.TheOnlyGoodIndian.com.Contacts: Scott Richardson 785-865-3439 ScottRichardson@sunflower.com and Greg Hurd 785-331-8509 GregHurd@sunflower.com ]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2009:/quepasa//3.691 2009-04-09T22:11:17Z 2009-04-09T22:13:02Z

How does Goodspeed Musicals generate ticket sales for an exciting stage musical full of tapping chorus girls? They call Cinevative. Combining CG and live action, Cinevative has created another thrilling promotional television spot for Goodspeed Musicals's upcoming run of 42nd...

How does Goodspeed Musicals generate ticket sales for an exciting stage musical full of tapping chorus girls? They call Cinevative. Combining CG and live action, Cinevative has created another thrilling promotional television spot for Goodspeed Musicals's upcoming run of 42nd Street. The famed and familiar musical revolves around director Julian Marsh and his efforts to stage a spectacular musical in the midst of the Great Depression. With vivacious music by Harry Warren, romantic flings, and of course, a chorus line of dancing girls, 42nd Street lent itself well to the stylings of Cinevative's creative director, Mark Ciglar. Ciglar used 2D and 3D animation to bring the "bright lights, big city" feel of Broadway to the to the spot by multiplying two tap dancers, shot against green screen into a full chorus line. Goodspeed's Marketing Director Dan McMahon said "it was a stretch for my budget to move into the world of 3D animation, but the results have been well worth it." "It's this kind of creative production technology that allows us to produce a spot that generates increased ticket sales within a few weeks of pitching the concept," said Ciglar. "That's the real value for performance arts marketers." One of the most significant musical theatre companies in the United States, Goodspeed is a perfect example of how this kind of advertising is so effective in the world of performing arts. Cinevative shot the live action footage with the Panasonic AG-HVX200A outfitted with P2 cards. The 3D elements were rendered in Cinema 4D and composited in After Effects. Magic Bullet Suite was used to finish the stylized look of the period. Post production was completed on an 8-core Power Macs with AJA Kona cards. The spot will run throughout April 2009. tag:www.scene4.com,2009:/quepasa//3.667 2009-03-06T23:04:01Z 2009-03-06T23:09:07Z

Flicker House Productions, headed by Brian Purcell, in association with the Ricardo Montalban Foundation will present "THE QUESTION", an Indie Rock Ballet based upon J.T. Horenstein's experience while serving on a jury for a first degree murder trial. It is...

Flicker House Productions, headed by Brian Purcell, in association with the Ricardo Montalban Foundation will present "THE QUESTION", an Indie Rock Ballet based upon J.T. Horenstein's experience while serving on a jury for a first degree murder trial. It is a full length, story-driven theatre piece, entirely danced to a progressive, independent rock score. Horenstein is the director and choreographer of this dynamic, entirely original idea, leading twenty-six dancers through this dark journey of murder and intrigue. "THE QUESTION" Plays for two weeks only: March 9th, 11th, 12th, 16th (Gala Evening), 18th, and 19th at 8 PM, at the historic Ricardo Montalban Theatre, the West Coast home of Nike Sportswear, 1615 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. Please Call Tel: 323- 962-7000 ext.19 for your reservations and information. Tickets are $30 except for the March 16th- Gala Evening where tickets are $50. Nike Sportswear is the venue sponsor,The Edge Performing Arts Center, and the RM Theater Foundation are sponsoring the production as well, and all proceeds will go to The Dance Fund, a Scholarship Program at The Edge Performing Arts Center that thoroughly prepares dancers for careers in commercial and concert dance. www.dancethequestion.com for further information or Sheryl Mandel at ssshekkie@aol.com.]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2009:/quepasa//3.665 2009-03-03T16:27:14Z 2009-03-03T16:29:24Z

27th Annual Festival Celebrates "Building For A Better Future" March 6-7-8 at Fair Park Dallas. The 2009 North Texas Irish Festival, (NTIF) recognizes the influence of the Irish helping build America, past, present, and in the future at its 27th...

www.ntif.org . Public information: 972-943-4616 Les Marcott]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.631 2008-11-21T20:50:07Z 2008-11-21T20:52:43Z

SCENE: BROOKLYN Independent Film and Media Arts April 30 - May 6, 2009 Scene: Brooklyn will feature several exciting events in the spring of 2009 to be presented at the newly redesigned Galapagos Art Space in Dumbo and the Spike...

http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org/documents/1087 before applying. Spotlight on Brooklyn We are accepting animation, documentary, experimental and narrative films in short and feature lengths by independent filmmakers who live or work in Brooklyn, as well as films that are principally made in Brooklyn and/or films that are about Brooklyn. APPLY NOW at https://www.withoutabox.com/login/1015. 8th Annual Women of African Descent Film Festival. We are accepting films by youth, college and independent filmmakers in animation, documentary, experimental and narrative categories, in short and feature lengths, by women filmmakers of African descent - local, national and international (including screenwriters, directors and producers). APPLY NOW at https://www.withoutabox.com/login/6442 . Cash and other prizes for outstanding film submissions will be awarded. Online application deadline: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Late deadline: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 ABOUT BAC'S FILM AND MEDIA ARTS PROGRAMMING BAC's re-invigorated and re-named film program, continues the Council's 43-year tradition of supporting independent filmmakers and presenting free media arts programming to the public. Formally the Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival, Scene: Brooklyn features screenings of films by and about our borough and its residents; the Woman of African Descent Film Festival, which is presented every year in partnership with the Brooklyn Chapter of the Links; professional development services, like our annual screenwriting workshop; and lecture/discussions with industry professionals and prominent filmmakers. We are proud of our tradition of supporting film and filmmakers. Among the many talented directors we are fortunate to have worked with is Spike Lee, whose first film, Joe's Bed Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads (1983), was made in part with BAC support. More recently, director Ryan Fleck, best known for Half Nelson (2006), showed Struggle in our 2002 Festival. ]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.627 2008-11-13T07:19:48Z 2008-11-13T07:22:39Z

Lisa Cooley is pleased to present Alan Reid's first solo exhibition with the gallery, Heiresses on Terraces. The exhibition opens with a reception for the artist on Saturday, November 22 from 6 until 8 pm and continues through Sunday, December...

frontdesk@lisa-cooley.com or call 212-680-0564.]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.616 2008-10-14T20:16:43Z 2008-10-14T20:22:54Z

Terra Galleria presents "Viewpoint: Thirty Five Years of Landscape Photography," a retrospective exhibition of works by photographer Ray McSavaney.

www.TGartworks.com, info@TGartworks.com Gallery Hours: Tues to Sat, 11AM to 6PM & by appointment. "Viewpoint: Thirty Five Years of Landscape Photography" is an exhibition that offers a rare opportunity to view images from several of McSavaney's photographic projects, many of which are on display for the first time. Besides the exquisite natural and urban landscapes for which he is renowned, the exhibit showcases a series of striking portraits of people he just happened to pull off the street of Los Angeles, and a series of floral studies. The exhibition opens on November 1 and will run through December 24. Please join us to celebrate the highlights of Ray McSavaney's work at the artist reception on November 1st, 5pm-9pm. For a preview of the exhibit, visit http://www.tgartworks.com/mcsavaney. ]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.615 2008-10-13T19:04:05Z 2008-10-13T19:07:34Z

New Greek Tragedy Based On Fragments Of Lost Plays Opens in Los Angeles October 26, 2008

New Greek Tragedy Based On Fragments Of Lost Plays Opens in Los Angeles October 26, 2008. An Elizabethan/Mycenaen/Kabuki fantasy filled with wit, humor and emotion on one of the great lost plays of Antiquity. Peter Wing Healey, dancer, actor, writer, choreographer, director, known for his portrayal of female characters, will be featured in his new play, THYESTES' FEAST, based on fragments of lost Greek plays set in a high fashion version of the culture of ancient Mycenae. Mr. Wing Healey is known especially for the role of Mrs. Stahlbaum in Mark Morris's ballet "The Hard Nut" as seen on Great Performances on PBS and on Ovation TV. Octavio Roca of the San Francisco Chronicle called Wing Healey, "a cross between the dance goddess Isadora and the late movie star Divine." Says Wing Healey. "I stumbled on the fact that Euripides, Aeschylus and Sophocles had all written trilogies on the subject. But all their full plays are lost. However, enough pieces of the original plot have survived to recreate the story." Mr. Wing Healey decided to write his own version of the play. "Of course, there is shrapnel; fragments of whatever was in my brain: a recipe for chicken stew, a bit of Levi-Strauss, some Game Theory, old Hollywood movies, the situation in this country, etc. etc.." However, myth lovers of every stripe may rest assured that the play contains a faithful account of the original story. SYNOPSIS: Atreus is king. His wife Aerope betrays him, becoming lovers with, and giving the throne, which is in her power to give, to his younger brother Thyestes. Thyestes, generous, benevolent ruler, beloved of the people, is ousted when his predilection for seducing the young virgins of the court comes to light. He and Aerope are exiled in the forest for ten years. When they return the people are anxious to forgive and reinstate them. Atreus must think of a way to get rid of them. He murders Thyestes' two sons and has them cooked into a stew. Aerope takes poison and dies. When Thyestes eats he is doomed to perpetual banishment. He calls down a curse on the House of Atreus. When the Sun sees what Atreus has done She retreats, furious, plunging the Earth into darkness. The Golden Ram and The Sun will be played by former New York City Ballet dancer, Bridgette Trahan. Atreus will be played by Michael Serrato, recently of the Groundlings and Big Gay Sketch Show produced by Rosie O'Donnell, alternating with Clint Steinhauser, a member of Rachel Rosenthal's Fauve Conspiracy. Mr. Wing Healey will play the tormented Queen Aerope. The Facts: What: Thyestes' Feast, written and directed by Peter Wing Healey, co- directed by Russell Ellison, Costumes by Karolyn Kiisel, sets by Tanya Kovaleski When: Saturdays at 8, Sundays at 7, Opens Sunday, October 26 and runs through November 30, 2008 Where: Whitmore-Lindley Theater Center, North Hollywood 11006 Magnolia near corner of Magnolia and Vineland Running Time: 2 hours plus 15 minute intermission, light refreshments available Parking: Free, street Price: $20 at the door or $22.50 if charged in advance Tickets: charge or reserve at 323 960 7745 or www.plays411.com/feast. Web: www.mesopotamianopera.org. COMPANY HISTORY: Peter Wing Healey, performer, librettist, choreographer, director and founder of The Mesopotamian Opera Company, Inc., whose original operas have been presented in New York at P.S. 122, The Judson Church, The Vineyard Theater, The Middle Collegiate Church, The R.A.P.P. Arts Center, H.E.R.E., The Greenwich House and Alice Tully Hall, LATC, Highways and The Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock in northeast Los Angeles. Mr. Wing Healey has lived and worked in Los Angeles since 1996. He has a long association with The Mark Morris Dance Group both as a performer and as rehearsal director. He worked as a soloist in The Hard Nut, as rehearsal director on The White Oak Project with Mikhail Baryshnikov and has been balletmaster on the John Adams/Peter Sellars opera Nixon in China. In Los Angeles he has danced original works at The Getty Center, 2100 Square Feet, U.C.L.A., L.A.T.C. and Highways. He has received support for his work from American Opera Projects, TWEED Productions, The Gilman Foundation, The Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the city of Los Angeles, The Jim and Elaine Marcus Foundation and The Noah Wyle Foundation. 1n 2006 he received the coveted James Irvine Foundation New Connections Grant of $25,000 for his urbanist opera, The Tree. Rounding out the cast will be Pat Lach, a veteran Los Angeles actress, Nathalie Broizat also of Fauve Conspiracy, Bruce Andersen of The Invisible Theater, David Anthony Hernandez, Robert Long, and Michael Griffith. For Television, Radio, & Press Interviews, & REVIEWER RESERVATIONS Contact: INTEGRITY PUBLICITY L.A.: Robert Axelrod (213) 483-1449 N.Y.: Sheryl Mandel (718) 352-5976 ]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.614 2008-10-09T17:45:18Z 2008-10-09T17:56:21Z

Francisco Simoes Souren Mousavi's exhibition 'A Unique Expression of Freedom II' featuring a selection of work from Francisco, runs frun 21st - 31st October 2008 at the Flawless Gallery 105 New Bond Street London and is open daily from 10am...

www.fineartpromotions.com or email info@fineartpromotions.com or telephone Julie Badrick on 079 412 712 44. Francisco Simões will be exhibiting in support of Women Rights in Iranian Souren Mousavi's forthcoming exhibition - A Unique Expression of Freedom II Carving with a Chisel or a Magic wand? "But...these marbles are my poetry..." were the words of David Mourão Ferreira, one of the greatest poets of our times while, with tears in his eyes he walked through Francisco Simões' studio. 'I still remember exactly how small the experience made me feel when I first stepped into the same magic place - it was just before an exhibition and the studio was filled with an abundance of sculptures. I was with the artist who politely stepped aside in order to make me feel at ease, but his efforts were in vain - I wasn't comfortable! ''Why?'', I asked myself? Why do I feel overwhelmed, invaded - it is just stone I said to myself, I've been in quarries... but no, it wasn't just stone. Something else was perturbing me. I was intimidated. Overcoming this initial feeling I started to look more closely at one of the sculptures near me - a dark piece of extremely polished marble. It was the figure of a lady, a straight torso looking forward, looking lost. As I circled her I forgot my reflection on the shining surface and now I could see her form. Then my eyes met hers - she was not stone anymore. Her eyes spoke to me. She wasn't lost, she wasn't just staring or gazing into the infinite; she was looking for me. She was alive. For a few moments while our eyes met she told me about herself. She made me feel alive'. ]]> I was shocked and suddenly understood the amazing effect these sculptures possessed. I spent a lot of time studying each of the sculptures in the studio, really watching them one by one made me realize they were all alive. All asking to be seen, to be heard. They cannot move but they do have personality. I'm not sure if they can feel, but I could definitely feel them. At that moment, and one at a time, they started speaking to me. I could understand them. They felt restricted in such a small place, each one of them embodying the Whole Essence of a Woman. It was far too much for a single room, an overwhelming concert of emotions. Someone once said about these sculptures that they are stones that breathe. He was absolutely right. They don't only breath; they make you feel your own breath. But where does this enchantment comes from? How are these wonderful sculptures created? These were my thoughts as I walked out of the studio. I had to find out all about the process'. Apart from the intellectual challenge, the process of creation always includes modeling. First in clay and then in plaster, the artist materializes his ideas and perfects it before commencing with the stone itself. Then comes the moment to choose the suitable marble block. Before starting to carve the marble, the artist has to decide how to use the patterns embedded in the stone in order to create the desired effect. After the intellectual creation, the carving phase separates the ordinary from the excellent. After many hours of watching the artist undertaking these processes - I still find myself asking ''Was it a chisel, or a magic wand that he is using?'' Francisco Simões at work is almost choreographic. The violence of the carving is often interrupted by interludes of deep serenity of focused observation. He severely hits the stone with a hammer and then majestically observes in a quietude amplified by the hammering noise. Always excited, he moves graciously around heavy marble blocks. Breaking, smashing stone with his chisel fired up with a hammer. It is violent work, both physically and intellectually. His work completely consumes him. His ideas drain from his mind, but his body relays the execution. He sweats, he smashes his own fingers, his back is sore at the end of each day. It is a long hard process that one can only appreciate on the completion of a sculpture. Would you imagine this when you see the fine delicacy of these timeless pieces? Highly technical, yet somehow brutal. This extremely intense process implied in the creation of a sculpture is probably what allows the conceptual idea behind the creative effort to live beyond the stone, turning marble into sculptures that by breathing take our breath away. The coherence behind Francisco's long career is threefold: he pursues Beauty; he honours Women; always with Perfectionism. He releases women imprisoned in stone. He frees them from the rock allowing them to be seen, and more, he gives them a heart. Just take a good look at them, watch, and they'll speak to you as they've spoken to me. Each sculpture is a live representation, a tribute to Woman's greatness. Women are the beginning of life, they are Mothers, Sisters, Lovers - Women give Life. Francisco Simões' work is a testament to all women. This is the reason for their presence alongside Souren Mousavi' work. They believe in the same values of freedom, which both artists explore through the female figure. As David Mourão-Ferreira said, Francisco's sculptures are poetry. Francisco 'writes' in stone what poets write on paper. Poets are in fact a great inspiration to Francisco and that gave birth to yet another public commission. The twenty most prolific Portuguese poets of the twentieth century are represented by sculptures in a 60 hectare park just outside Lisbon. Three meter plus height marble statues can be enjoyed in a public park devoted to poetry. Francisco was born in Portugal in 1946 and his first exhibition was held in 1969. Since then he has never stopped working or exhibiting. Apart from sculpture and drawings, he has done many book covers and some illustrations too. He very recently started to do some experiments with ceramics as well. He has been a teacher and he advises the Portuguese government for cultural, educational end artistic matters. Francisco Simões is represented in London by Nausicaa Fine Arts. The handcraft nature of the sculptures means small production and the uniqueness of the pieces. This is the first time Simoes has exhibited publicly in London. "It is with great pleasure that I accept the invitation of showing my work along with Souren Mousavi's, a live witness to the immoral brtality of todays disrespect for Human Rights. Mousavi's work mirrors the intensity of captivity, of the cruelty that in some parts of the world still persists today. Although still young, Mousavi's work is already full of intensity, emotion and bravery which as a teacher I always encouraged my students to follow. Mousavi's determination is to take her far, but mostly represents hope. It is a strong message, one that brings colour to darkness. As Mousavi's, my work highlights the Human Condition of Women. Their beauty, their fragility and their enourmous strength. I acknowledge her efforts in highlighting the defense of Human Rights, and as a man who also paid with jail the fight for Freedom I couldn't but support this initiative." tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.575 2008-07-20T21:33:23Z 2008-07-20T21:37:24Z

Theatre Revelation Presents 2 by Sinner: Unburthen (To My Soul's Delight!) & If Water Were Present It Would Be Called Drowning premieres at FringeNYC 2008!!! New York, NY,July 14, 2008 -- Theatre Revelation is proud to present "2 by Sinner:...

www.fringenyc.org, www.TheatreRevelation.com, www.myspace.com/johnsinnerny For Media Interviews for John Sinner Contact : Sheryl Mandel Integrity Publicity New York, NY 718-352-5976 - ssshekkie@aol.com , www.myspace.com/integritypr.]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.573 2008-07-13T17:33:51Z 2008-07-13T17:35:15Z

The Chelsea Art Museum, Home of the Miotte Foundation, is proud to present Nature Interrupted. The urgent and imperative message to restore health to the environment must be conveyed in every possible form of media and communication, and more so...

Nature Interrupted. The urgent and imperative message to restore health to the environment must be conveyed in every possible form of media and communication, and more so in art, for it is one of the most powerful languages humans have ever created. Even in prehistoric times, peoples sought to transform the environment, through their cave paintings, megaliths and stone circles--seeking ways to connect with the force of nature. From those early beginnings, artists have been profoundly influenced by the images, colors, patterns, structures and systems of nature around them. At various times of turbulent change in our history, such as in Hellenistic Greece, medieval Japan, and Europe at the time of the great political and industrial revolutions, new art forms have emerged in order to address the changing relationship between nature and society. From the turn of the new millennium, world concern over environmental issues such as pollution and global warming, species depletion, new genetic technologies, sustainability and global pandemics has increased. Artists, in turn, are responding by answering collective cultural needs and developing active and practical roles in environmental and social issues. In this exhibition, Nature Interrupted, eleven artists show very diverse aspects of their concern. They may focus on a rare species in danger of extinction, such as the eagle in Osmo Rauhala's captivating video images, or the preservation of trees threatened by decease, as in Joan Backes's paintings of tree bark, which could, in the future, become a points of reference to a species no longer in existence. Another metaphor is Katie Holten's artificial tree made of refuse such as recycled cardboard, wire, newspaper, and black tape. The emblem of a tree in distress is a perfect symbol for the environmental crisis we are experiencing. Anya Gallaccio's installation Like We Never Met (2003) includes a series of doors with flowers pressed behind glass. Over the course of the exhibition, the flowers blacken and decay, highlighting the opposition between the instability of the natural materials and the permanence of the cast objects. Dannielle Tegeder's drawings depict a certain geometric growth as in the constructions of ants' colonies or mole hills - it is up to the viewer's imagination to decide whether Tegeder's "city" is above or under the ground. Soazic Guezennec transfers the African jungle to a suburban surrounding, embellishing it with colorful billboard images resembling a tree house, giraffe or field of orchids. Soazic Guezennec's installation shows a tent, an umbrella and a mosquito net painted with Africa's tropical flora and fauna, yet covered with holes and rips and no longer useful and protective. These objects are a metaphor for environmental problems such as dirty water, acid rains and pollution that destroy Africa's natural environment. Alexis Rockman in his series of paintings "American Icons" shows an apocalyptic vision of American national monuments such as the U.S. Capitol and Mount Rushmore. Even such bastions of frivolity and greed as Hollywood suffer the same leveling fate when it comes to the status-blind and whimsical response of our planet. Equally the drawings in Helen Brough's series "Cataclysmic Hypotheses" generate imaginary visions of iconic contemporary architecture that will eventually become ruins. These drawings serve as a translation of vague unconscious dreams of catastrophes mixed with the haunting recollections of disasters seen in film, television, newspapers or on the web. The installation by Jade Townsend prompts us to reconsider our current vision of an "ideal" and "successful" life - in the wake of increasingly common violent natural disasters that can instantly obliterate all we have striven to achieve in a lifetime. Jon Brumit focuses on corn as an evolving instrument for litigation and intellectual property issues. By way of critique of the current corporate influence over food production, his sound installation using recycled plastic bags and counterfeit corn resembles sonic architecture and violent instruments more than anything remotely edible. Chus Garcia-Fraile in her photographs and videos inserts escalators and other examples of modern technology into pristine jungles and landscapes - a vision that is disturbing and enchanting at the same time. Is that the future of nature - will it be saved or destroyed by modern technology? Artists in the show: Joan Backes (USA), Jon Brumit (USA), Helen Brough (England), Anya Gallaccio (England), Chus Garcia-Fraile (Spain), Katie Holten (Ireland), Soazic Guezennec (France), Osmo Rauhala (Finland), Alexis Rockman (USA), Dannielle Tegeder (USA), Jade Townsend (USA). Image: Anya Gallaccio, Like We've Never Met, 2003. Found mahoghany glazed doors two parts each. 231.5 x 68.5 cm. Courtesy Lehman Maupin Gallery. The Chelsea Art Museum 556 West 22nd Street (at Eleventh Avenue) New York, NY 10011 Tue-Sat 11am-6pm, Thurs 11am-8pm www.chelseaartmuseum.org Contact: Nicollette Ramirez 212.255.0719 x108 nicollette@chelseaartmuseum.org]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.562 2008-06-28T23:54:58Z 2008-06-28T23:57:18Z

Pointillism Jazz Consort will assemble from different parts of the world just days prior to their opening performance in "METRO: in the state of mind "at the Capital Fringe in Washington DC on July 10, 2008. But can a group...

http://metrostateofmind.org Tickets can be bought either through a link on that site or by calling the Capital Fringe Festival office at 202.737.7230 ]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.545 2008-06-03T20:03:22Z 2008-06-03T20:08:02Z

This is a call to invite submissions of indigenous films and videos for the Native Spirit Festival 2008 The closing date closing dateis 31 August 2008. All entries must be accompanied by a submissions form and be sent to: Native...

www.nativespiritfestival.com/english/submissions.htm All films produced by indigenous filmmakers and productions which feature aspects of indigenous life, history, culture, traditions, art etc, are eligible for submission. Information is also available in Spanish at: www.nativespiritfestival.com/spanish/submissions-sp.htm ]]> tag:www.scene4.com,2008:/quepasa//3.543 2008-05-31T19:06:06Z 2008-05-31T19:15:03Z

The Chinese artist He Hong Wei generously offered 5 paintings from his powerful and poignant series created at the time of the Asian SARS epidemic to raise emergency funds for the earthquake disaster in China. Peter Quintana's Gallery Oc-Eo Art...

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