BWW Review: THE EMPEROR, Young Vic, 8 September 2016
by Marianka Swain - Sep 9, 2016
In 1974, renowned Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski travelled to Ethiopia to chart the downfall of Emperor Haile Selassie, 'King of Kings, elect of God', through interviews with his loyal servants and associates. Kapuscinski's 1978 book has been adapted by Colin Teevan into an extraordinary showcase for the talents of quicksilver quick-change artist Kathryn Hunter, who transforms into a dozen different characters with the aid of nothing more than a cane, hat or set of epaulettes.
Canadian Opera Company Presents A World Of Music And Dance
by Molly Tracy - Sep 8, 2016
The Canadian Opera Company's acclaimed Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre returns this fall for its 11th season, once again offering a dynamic showcase of Toronto's cultural and artistic diversity. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio, Canada's premier young artists program, open the season on September 27, 2016 with a highly anticipated performance of their favourite arias and art songs.
AMANDA KNOX Among Netflix's Original Documentary Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 9, 2016
Continuing to build on its innovative and award-winning slate of documentary programming, Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, will unveil four new non-fiction titles at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF),
Travel the World with New Culturally Inspired Foods from Kashi
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 8, 2016
Take a trip aroundthe world with Kashi 's new line of foods inspired by some of the world's most vibrant food cultures and culinary traditions. Featuring native superfoods and unique flavors such as teff, basil and berbere the new foods offer wholesome nutrition and a tasty eating experience.
Crimson Cup Kicks off 25th Anniversary Celebrations with Release of 1991 Blend
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 1, 2016
In August 1991, The Fresh Prince was fresh, MS-DOS 5.0 was cutting-edge tech, fava beans were all the rage, and Greg Ubert roasted his first coffee beans. This week, the Founder and President of Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea kicked off the Columbus roaster's 25th anniversary celebrations by introducing a new, limited-edition coffee: 1991 Blend.
23rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Announces their 2016 Lineup
by Ashley LaChant - Jul 25, 2016
Over 30 global artists take the stage September 15-18 in Bloomington, Indiana, for the 23rd annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Over 30 international artists come together September 15 - 18 in Bloomington, Indiana, for the 23rd annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. The four-day festival packs eight downtown venues with internationally recognized artists representing over 20 countries, including Zimbabwe, Israel, Ghana, Sudan, Argentina, Ethiopia, Finland, Hungary, and Mongolia. The music is as diverse as the countries represented by the artists, with notes of anything from Finnish folk music, timple, classical Indian sarod, reggae, American roots, Irish traditional, east African Afro-pop, Yemenite folk-electronica, Swedish hip hop, and more.
Hakim to Headline Free Concert at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, 7/15
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2016
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival is pleased to present a free concert headlined by beloved Egyptian singer Hakim on Friday, July 15. Hakim replaces Algerian rocker Rachid Taha, who is no longer able to perform due to unanticipated travel issues. The concert, which takes place at the Prospect Park Bandshell (9th St. & Prospect Park West) is free to the public (with a suggested $5 contribution at the gate) and begins at 7:30 P.M. with an opening performance by London-based Ethiopian three-piece Krar Collective.
Celebrate Pride Month with York Theatre Company's June Installment of TUNE IN TIME
by Marianka Swain - Jun 9, 2016
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Evans Haile, Interim Executive Director; David McCoy, Chairman of the Board), celebrates Pride Month with the June installment of the game show for musical theater lovers, TUNE IN TIME, presented by Amy Engelhardt and Heather Shields, hosted by Emily McNamara, with Musical Director Nate Buccieri and annoyingly insistent timekeeper Sheila Head, and featuring celebrity guest judges drag performers Marti Gould Cummings, Judy Darling and Brita Filter, on Monday evening, June 20, 2016 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (Citicorp Building, entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue).
BWW Review: THE CALL at TheaterWorks
by Karen Bovard - May 31, 2016
Though it opens with a burst of convivial laughter at a dinner party for two couples who are long-time friends in an upscale New York apartment, Tanya Barfield's THE CALL takes up thorny topical issues around international and cross-racial adoption that are no laughing matter.
Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present MACBETH, 7/8-31
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) (Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director; David Roberts, Managing Director), will present Macbeth as its annual free Uptown Shakespeare in the Park production.
DEBO BAND to Release New Album 'Ere Gobez,' Today
by BWW
News Desk - May 20, 2016
Debo Band raises the roof on the Ethiopian musical past, picking up where political upheaval of the 1970s and 1980s quenched the energy of one of East Africa's most prolific, vibrant scenes.
UniverSoul Circus Coming to Southgate USA, 5/17-30
by Tyler Peterson - May 3, 2016
A big top spectacle of global proportions, the 2016 production of UniverSoul Circus takes fans of all ages on an unforgettable journey of light, sound and soul. Get ready for electrifying, edge-of-your-seat performances, including extreme motorsports, mind-bending contortionists, freshly-painted clowns, free-flying aerial acts and much much more. Hailed as the most interactive circus in the world, UniverSoul Circus plays the Cleveland metropolitan area at Southgate Gate USA between Warrensville and Northfield Road in Maple Heights, May 17-30. Tickets ON SALE NOW at Ticketmaster.com and range in price from $16-$30 each!