It is the Spring Equinox, and Atlanta is exploding with color and scent. The Earth Goddess must have had a plan for me: Wednesday morning I ended up leaving late for work because I had to spend a few minutes inhaling the breath of the Japanese Magnolias, the daffodils, and the cherry blossoms in my […]
In Cimetière de Montmartre sits the tomb of young French courtesan Marie Duplessis, adorned with a small picture frame containing her portrait; a camellia is pinned to her décolletage. Some 300 feet away lay the grave of Alexandre Dumas, fils. The heart aching romance surrounding Dumas’ novel Lady of the Camellias is compounded in the […]
The Atlanta Ballet has outdone itself in this year’s Valentine’s offering, a reprise of Jean-Christophe Maillot’s “Roméo et Juliette.” Bringing back a cast very similar to last year’s was a stroke of genius by Artistic Director John McFall, as it allowed the dancers to concentrate on performance and the creation of characters instead of having […]
“First Breath”, a new exhibition of photography by Travis Magee The Frieda and Roy Furman Gallery Film Society of Lincoln Center Beginning 1.31.15 There are these moments among skilled choreography and seasoned performances where you lose yourself. If you happen to be experiencing this, you will most probably hear a gasp or a groan. There […]
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater updates its run at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, bringing Christopher Wheeldon’s After the Rain Pas de Deux into the fold as part of a wonderful Black History Month celebrating Ailey’s legacy. Last month, Alvin Ailey posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, accepted on his behalf by Artistic Director Robert Battle. […]
Jean-Christophe Maillot’s ethereal production of “Roméo et Juliette” is back by popular demand for the 14-15 Season. A startlingly fresh take on the well-known Shakespearean masterpiece, “Roméo et Juliette” embodies the titillating power of young, forbidden love. Atlanta Ballet will perform the production for a seven-show, two-weekend run, February 6-14 at the Cobb Energy Performing […]
The Fox Theatre presents The State Ballet Theatre of Russia’s production of Swan Lake on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets range from $25-$55 and will be on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12 at www.FoxTheatre.org, by calling 855-285-8499, or at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office. Discounts are available for groups of 10 […]
A magic handkerchief, dancing life-sized dolls, a hand-carved gift that comes to life, and an enchanted trip through the snow to the Land of the Sweets…what more could a young girl want on Christmas Eve? And what more could Atlanta ask for? Maybe a theatre that evokes an evening in Morocco, with a star-studded sky […]
I am not versed in dance theory or history, and so when I see a dance performance, the only basis I have for a response is my visceral experience— did I feel the performers connected with me and held my attention? Video on the other hand, is my profession, so I confess that when I’m […]
Did you think excellent live dance performances were out of reach? Not true! CORE Performance Company opens a series of free events all Fall, beginning with an intriguing site-specific performance at the High Museum Friday, September 26, at 7:00 and 8:00 pm. I spoke with Sue Schroeder, Artistic Director of CORE. Sue is a mover […]
