Cherry Blossoms

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's CLEAR and MADAME BUTTERFLY- Sumptuous, Emotional and Beautiful

The Houston Ballet is synonymous with fantastic and sumptuous performances. Each of their dancers, from Principals to Apprentices, is a supremely talented artist at the top of their class in professional skill. Currently, Houston Ballet is featuring their male dancers in CLEAR, which was created for American Ballet Theatre in New York City in 2001, and their ability to move audiences through gorgeous storytelling in MADAME BUTTERFLY, which has its world premiere on February 24, 1995 by The Australian Ballet and its Houston premiere on September 19, 2002. These pieces are distinctly different from each other; yet, Stanton Welch's choreography is sure to leave audiences breathless and spellbound in both productions. (more...)

BWW Review: A Melange of Musical Theatre and Opera in THE MIKADO

The Lyric Stage Company opens its 39th season with an energetic and virtuosic production of Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved operetta, directed by Spiro Veloudos and music directed by Jonathan Goldberg, with an ensemble of fifteen outstanding vocal talents. (more...)

Bang on a Can All-Stars Return to Japan Society with RIMPA REIMAGINED, 12/8

On Saturday, December 8 at 7:30pm, the Bang on a Can All-Stars will return to the Japan Society (333 East 47th Street) to perform Rimpa Reimagined, a multimedia program unveiling world premieres by red-hot New York-based composer/jazz pianist Vijay Iyer and celebrated Japanese post-minimalist composer Mamoru Fujieda. (more...)

Merit School of Music to Send 18 Suzuki-Alegre Strings Students to Suzuki World Convention in Japan

Eighteen talented Chicago youngsters, all students in Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings program, will pack their suitcases and string instruments for the trip of a lifetime to Matsumoto, Japan, where they will represent Chicago at the 16th Suzuki Method World Convention, March 27-31, 2013. (more...)

The Next Fifty And Cornish College Of The Arts Present THE WORLD, EXPOSED WITH CHRIS CSIKSZENTMIHÁLYI, 5/12

Join Chris Csikszentmihalyi, artist, designer, and technologist, for an engaging lecture, followed by a Q&A hosted by KUOW's Marcie Sillman. (more...)

Brooklyn Museum Offers Public Programs in May and June

During May and June the Brooklyn Museum will present a wide array of public programs for adults, teens, families, and kids including art-making classes and workshops; talks and tours; Thursdays @ 7, a series of engaging adult programs that takes place every Thursday evening; and the return of the Audiophile concert series. (more...)

Photo Flash: Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings Ensemble Takes Trip to Japan

Eighteen talented, dedicated Chicago kids ages 9 to 18, all students in Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings program, have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime experience, representing Chicago and the U.S. at the 16th Suzuki Method World Convention in Matsumoto, Japan. Scroll down for photos from the trip! (more...)

Cherry Blossom Festival Set for Randall's Island Park, 4/20

Come on out to the Randall's Island Park Alliance's Cherry Blossom Festival on April 20, 2013, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Urban Farm. (more...)

PANDORA Jewelry Captures the Beauty of Cherry Blossoms

This spring PANDORA has taken its inspiration from the cherry blossom tree, known for its short yet brilliant blooming season, and unveiled a collection of hand-finished charms, rings, earrings and pendants. (more...)

BWW Reviews: MADAMA BUTTERFLY Hits Many of the Right Notes at the McCallum

I had the pleasure of attending the Teatro Lirico D'Europa MADAMA BUTTERFLY last evening at The McCallum Theatre and was once again swept away in Puccini's exquisite score and timeless love story. The vocalists were stellar; every one - everything else in the production was a little sub-par. Even though the singers were truly thrilling, their characters were cold and distant and it was difficult to find any empathy for them - except what was inherent in the score itself. But, even with its deficits, it was a wonderful way to spend an evening in the theatre. (more...)

Bang on a Can All-Stars Return to Japan Society with RIMPA REIMAGINED Tonight

Tonight, December 8 at 7:30pm, the Bang on a Can All-Stars will return to the Japan Society (333 East 47th Street) to perform Rimpa Reimagined, a multimedia program unveiling world premieres by red-hot New York-based composer/jazz pianist Vijay Iyer and celebrated Japanese post-minimalist composer Mamoru Fujieda. (more...)

Trey Parker, Matt Stone and More to Attend Skin Cancer Foundation's A NIGHT THE STARS SHINE ON, 4/26

The Skin Cancer Foundation Presents: A Night The Stars Shine On, Thursday, April 26, 2012. The event will be an evening of fine flavors and spirits at Ristorante Barolo in SoHo. Guests will enjoy beats by Jarrell Entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, as well as the Cherry Blossoms blooming in the restaurant's charming back garden. The evening offers a unique opportunity to socialize and network in New York City's famous SoHo neighborhood. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation's research and education initiatives. (more...)

Cherry Blossom Festival Set for Randall's Island Park Today

Come on out to the Randall's Island Park Alliance's Cherry Blossom Festival today, April 20, 2013, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Urban Farm. (more...)

Seattle Center's Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Set for 4/13-15

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, April 13 - 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., in the Armory/Center House, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion, explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japen through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, nese foods, children's activities, and a lively marketplace. (more...)

Seattle Center's Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Set for 4/13-15

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, April 13 - 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., in the Armory/Center House, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion, explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japen through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, nese foods, children's activities, and a lively marketplace. (more...)

Japan Society Hosts J-Cation, 4/14

Japan Society's annual all-day culture festival j-CATION traditionally promises "a trip to Japan without ever leaving New York City". But the 2012 installment themed around sakura-or Cherry Blossoms, a spring season delight in Japan- promises more: one person will walk away with an actual trip to Japan. As the concluding event in the Sakura - Spring Renews, Beauty Blooms programming series commemorating the 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of cherry trees to Washington, DC and New York City's Upper West Side, this year's j-CATION: Sakura transports visitors to a cherry blossom-filled haven of workshops, crafts and mini language lessons; a classic film screening; a Japanese-style game show with a grand prize of a round trip ticket to Japan; live music concerts; DJ party; stunning design art from the exhibition Deco Japan; and a hana-mi (cherry blossom viewing) lounge with seasonally appropriate drinks and snacks for purchase. (more...)

Workshops and Japan Giveaway at j-CATION: Sakura Festival, April 14

Japan Society's annual all-day culture festival j-CATION traditionally promises "a trip to Japan without ever leaving New York City". But the 2012 installment themed around sakura-or Cherry Blossoms, a spring season delight in Japan- promises more: one lucky person will walk away with an actual trip to Japan. (more...)

Seattle Center's Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Set for 4/13-15

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, April 13 - 15, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., in the Armory/Center House, Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Pavilion, explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japen through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, nese foods, children's activities, and a lively marketplace. (more...)

Workshops and Japan Giveaway at j-CATION: Sakura Festival, April 14

Japan Society's annual all-day culture festival j-CATION traditionally promises "a trip to Japan without ever leaving New York City". But the 2012 installment themed around sakura-or Cherry Blossoms, a spring season delight in Japan- promises more: one lucky person will walk away with an actual trip to Japan. (more...)

BikeToursDirect Offers Bicycle Tours Around the World

Colorful buds and flowers are a sure sign of spring and beckon travelers to the Great Outdoors. With BikeToursDirect, travelers can shake their winter blues and venture out on cycling tours to see some of the greatest blooms around the world. Offering more than 400 bicycle tours worldwide, BikeToursDirect puts cyclists in the right place at the right time to catch peak bloom seasons, including lavender, lotus, tulips, and Cherry Blossoms. (more...)

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