Category Archives: Music

SummerStage: Bringing the world’s performing arts to a park near you

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Perhaps this seems like an obvious statement, but I’ll say it anyway. There is no excuse to be bored in New York City over the summer. No matter what day or night of the week and where you’re located, there’s … Continue reading →

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Princes and Painters in Mughal Dehli – Now at Asia Society

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Perhaps the most surreal aspect of immersing oneself into the art and culture of a long-forgotten empire, while residing in New York City in 2012, is the thought that one day, people will look back on our society much the … Continue reading →

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Godspell

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Heading off to Stephen Schwartz’s Godspell at the Circle in the Square Theater last weekend, I had absolutely no preconceived notions. My knowledge of the show was based off a friends comment that it was about New Testament stories. Though … Continue reading →

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Understanding Maxperanto

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

A story of love, friendship, loss and artistic as well as scientific progress in the midst of two world wars makes for an interesting, if not complicated musical. The Blue Flower, by Jim and Ruth Bauer, follows Max, Franz, Maria … Continue reading →

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Student Profile Series: Bard Hall Players

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

The Arts Initiative sat down with Hayley Born, Michael Ayers and Joseph Villarin, co-Presidents of Bard Hall Players, to talk to them about their upcoming production, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Arts Initiative: Tell us … Continue reading →

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more music. more dance. more life. more future.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

As audience members stream into The Kitchen, a multimedia performance venue in Chelsea, they are faced with a striking stage picture that appropriately launches more more more…future, a music/dance piece by Congolese director and choreographer Faustin Linyekula. Four very imposing … Continue reading →

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Dancehall Invades Manhattan: Tifa, Spice and Patra at B.B. King Blues Club

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

B.B. King Blues Club is one of the better destinations for live music in the city. Located in the heart of Times Square, it offers mature audiences the opportunity to enjoy top acts in a laid back, intimate environment. While … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Belongs to Me

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

This past weekend, L Magazine’s Northside Festival highlighted Brooklyn’s high saturation of culture and its surrounding enthusiasm.  Armed with a press badge, Nathan Albert, CC ‘13 reports: On Friday evening, June 17, I arrived at the bandshell set up in … Continue reading →

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Kurt Vile at Bowery Ballroom, 6/11/11

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

On Saturday, June 11, a sold-out Bowery Ballroom hosted indie’s current champion of guitar rock, Philadelphia’s Kurt Vile. Vile’s most recent album, Smoke Ring for my Halo, should place on a lot of year-end lists, and it currently tops mine.  … Continue reading →

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UCB’s Sketchfest 2011

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Since its inception in 1996, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCBT) has become the mecca for great, cutting-edge, comedy in the city. The former home of the New Harmony Strip Club has spruced itself up (well… sort of), and now … Continue reading →

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