Wild Beasts Perform at Highline Ballroom, 8/11August 4, 2010Wild Beasts perform at the Highline Ballrom (431 W 16th St., between 9th and 10th) on Wednesday, August 11th. The concert starts at 9PM, with doors opening at 7PM. Tickets are $20.
Through Line Productions Present FAT PIG, 9/8-18August 4, 2010Through Line Productions, fresh from their Fringe hit SHADES OF GREY, present FAT PIG from September 9th to the 18th. The producation will be at Theatre Ste. Caterine (264 Ste. Catherine St. East). Show times are Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8PM and Saturday matinees at 2PM.
MoMA Present 'The Original Copy: Photography of Scuptures' ExhibtAugust 1, 2010'The Original Copy: Photography of Sculpture, 1839 to Today' presents a critical examination of the intersections between photography and sculpture, exploring how one medium informs the analysis and creative redefinition of the other. On view at The Museum of Modern Art from August 1st through November 1st, the exhibition brings together over 300 photographs, magazines, and journals, by more than 100 artists, from the dawn of modernism to the present, to look at the ways in which photography at once informs and challenges the meaning of what sculpture is. The Original Copy is organized by Roxana Marcoci, Curator, Department of Photography, The Museum of Modern Art.
Starlight Theatre's THE PAJAMA GAME Ends RunAugust 1, 2010Starlight Musical Theatre announce the cast of THE PAJAMA GAME for Starlight's 2nd summertime show which will run from July 15th to August 1st. Leading off the romantic yet torn-apart lovers will be San Diego's own Courtney Corey as Babe Williams and native New Yorker Joey Elrose as Sid Sorokin (Bios of all cast listed below). The comedic and lovable couple, Hines and Gladys, will be played by Joe Joyce, a Broadway veteran, and Rae Henderson, another San Diego native, respectively.
El Teatro Campesino's CORRIDOS!!! TALES OF THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION endsAugust 1, 2010When Kinan Valdez, the producing artistic director of El Teatro Campesino (ETC), began planning El Teatro's 2010 season, he was inspired to use the working-title 'Raices/Roots' because many of the pieces this season are classic works-or inspired from the classic works-created in the beginnings of San Juan Bautista's world-renown, all original, theater company. At the same time, Valdez is also creating new works to add to the company's artistic arsenal. The newest work created by Valdez is ‘Corridos!!! Tales of the Mexican Revolution,' which begins June 18 at El Teatro Campesino's playhouse in San Juan Bautista.
Whole Backstage Theatre Closes ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, 7/31July 31, 2010The Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND from July 23rd to the 31st. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale 'The Little Mermaid' garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score. It is a story of life, pain, love, grief, faith, and hope.
Laurie Beechman Hosts 'The Music and Lyrics of Tyler Phillips: (a)Live in NYC', 8/2 July 30, 2010The eclectic songbook of composer/lyricist Tyler Phillips returns to the Laurie Beechman Theater on August 2nd at 9:30 for an unforgettable evening of selections dedicated to the Greatest City on Earth. Please call the venue at (212) 695-6909 to reserve your seats in advance. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
Children's Circus of Middletown Presents EAT'S ALL GOOD, 8/6July 30, 2010Oddfellows Playhouse's 22nd Children's Circus of Middletown presents EAT'S ALL GOOD on Friday, August 6th at 5 PM. The show will be at the Macdonough School (66 Spring Street). Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Reservations are not required.
Alley Pond Environmental Center Hosts Blood Drive, 8/26July 30, 2010The Alley Pond Environmental Center is hosting a blod drive on Thursday, August 26th from 2PM to 8PM. The location is 228-06 Northern Blvd in Douglaston, Queens.
Each blood donation can help save up to three lives. The community hospitals are in need of donations. Participants must be 16 years old and older. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Liz at emcglinchey@alleypond.com or 718-229-4000 x200.
SummerStage Announces Line-Up, 7/29-9/26July 30, 2010SummerStage announces line-up for the 2010 Season which began July 29th and runs until September 26th. SummerStage is presented by MasterCard. The schedule of events and performers is subject to change without notice. Gates for all programs open one hour prior to listed start times unless otherwise noted.
ICP Launches Re-Designed Website, 7/30July 30, 2010Today, the International Center of Photography launches its redesigned website, www.icp.org. The new site's compelling design and improved navigation will allow visitors to engage more fully with the work of ICP students, faculty, and alumni, and will highlight the wealth of photographic material from the ICP Collection.
Cornelia Street Café Announces Weekend Line-Up, 7/30 - 8/2July 30, 2010From July 30th to August 2nd, the Cornelia Street Café (29 Cornelia St.) hosts Jacam Manricks Group, Kris Davis, Ingrid Laubrock, Kirk Nurock, and many more. For more information, please call 212-989-9319 or visit www.corneliastreetcafe.com.
Hackmatack Playhouse Children’s Theatre Camp Present THE WORLD'S A STAGE, 8/6-14July 30, 2010Hackmatack Playhouse Children's Theatre Camp presents an original show called THE WORLD'S A STAGE, using American music from the Tin Pan Alley era (Gershwin, Foster, Joplin, Berlin), on August 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th at 10AM. The World's a Stage tickets are $6 for students and $10 for adults. Hackmatack Playhouse is on Route 9 in Berwick, Maine. For more information and ticket reservations, call 207-698-1807 or visit www.Hackmatack.org.
Archie Powell & the Exports Perform at Schubas, 8/23July 30, 2010Archie Powell and the Exports perform at Schubas (3159 N. Southport) on August 23rd at 8PM as part of the Betta Promotions Showcase which also include Two Star and Stay Golden. The show is 18+ and tickets are $6; they can be purchased online at www.schubas.com.
Rogue Machine Present MILKMILKLEMONADE, 7/30 - 8/14July 30, 2010Rogue Machine's ‘Off the Clock' late night series launches its first 2010 season show, MILKMILKLEMONADE, from July 30th to August 14th at the Theatre Theater (5041 Pico Blvd). The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30PM. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased via phone at (323) 930-0747 or online at www.roguemachinetheatre.com. It is not appropriate for children.
Poor Boyz Productions Presents 'Revolver' at Boulder Theater, 10/6July 30, 2010Poor Boyz Productions with Salomon are proud to present, 'Revolver' athe Boulder Theater (2032 14th Street, Boulder) on Wednesday, October 6th at 7PM. The 2010 film from Poor Boyz Productions focuses on the progression and the factors that have coincided with many great advancements of the sport of skiing. Advance tickets are $15 and day-of tickets are $20. They may be purchased online at the Boulder Theater website or at the box office.
Manhattan Theatre Source Closes BILLY CARVER AND THE CHILDREN IN MIND, 7/24July 24, 2010Manhattan Theatre Source presents the world premiere of BILLY CARVER AND THE CHILDREN IN MIND from July 7th to the 24th. There will be a fundraiser event on July 3rd at 2 PM where preview scenes will be featured. Tickets are $18 and are available through Theatermania at theatermania.com or at (866) 811-4111. Performance times are 8 PM performances, Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 2 PM performances on Sundays.