From Arts Experience to Human Experience
by Barry C. Hughson A few months ago, I attended the dress rehearsal for Dreamers Ever Leave You. It was a transformational artistic and human experience. … read more
AJBlog: Engaging Matters Published 2016-10-25
Great job. You’re fired
Shakespeare’s Globe yesterday released a baffling public statement. It praised Emma Rice, its new artistic director, for the creative, critical and commercial success of her first season, her achievement in attracting new, diverse audiences. And then it sacked her. … read more
AJBlog: Performance Monkey Published 2016-10-25
Monday Recommendation: Tom Harrell
Tom Harrell, Something Gold, Something Blue (High Note). Harrell’s front-line partners in this stimulating venture are fellow trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the adventuresome guitarist Charles Altura, each more than three decades younger than the leader. … read more
AJBlog: RiffTides Published 2016-10-25
“Showtime” at the Met for Kerry James Marshall: All that Glitters…?
It’s no wonder that Chicago artist Kerry James Marshall, a youthful 61, murmured, “Showtime,” as he strode through the Met Breuer’s press scrum yesterday, turned to the crowd that filled the lobby, and and raised his arms triumphantly before making introductory remarks at his highly anticipated retrospective. … read more
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2016-10-25
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