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ARTS GALLERY: 'AI WEIWEI: NEW YORK PHOTOGRAPHS 1983-1993'Photography Exhibit Is on View at Asia Society Museum in New York until August 14, 2011The artist selected 227 images for the New York exhibit, from over 10,000 negatives, and arranged them chronologically, with no photo singled out. |
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ARTS REVIEW: 'AI WEIWEI: NEW YORK PHOTOGRAPHS 1983-1993'Asia Society's Photography Exhibit in New York is Both Personal & PoliticalBeginning with the photographs of 1986 and 1987, there is a shift from the personal to the public. This was the direct consequence of major changes in the neighborhood. |
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ARTS REVIEW: 'MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD''Uncle Tom’s Cabin' Revisited - The Novel, The Plays, Tomitudes, The MoviesA provocative study that makes it clear that Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom “deserve our reconsideration -- and our respect.” |
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ARTS COLUMN: THE REVEREND BILLY PROJECTNot Just Any Old Release Party at the Housing Works Café and BookstoreIn an effort to absorb and detoxify Starbucks, infiltrators licked every available surface — the Reverend Billy himself licking the spout to the steamer. |
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ARTS REVIEW: 'BAKERSFIELD MIST' AT THE FOUNTAIN THEATREDynamic Duo Wrestles with the Meaning of ArtThe play concerns not only the question of what is the nature of “art” but the nature of the two lives dependent on the validation of this canvas. |
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ARTS REVIEW: 'TARTUFFE' AND 'THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR'Shakespeare and Moliere Reinterpreted Underneath the Sun and Stars in Topanga’s WoodsWhether taking in a matinee showing of The Merry Wives of Windsor or an evening play of Tartuffe, audiences will definitely be entertained and amused... |
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ARTS REVIEW: ‘THE OLD SETTLER’Tales of Human Resilience and Passion Persist in Latest Production in Long Beach, CASolid performances all around, a qualitative story laced with just the right dose of social commentary and enough comedy to tickle your funny bone aplenty... |
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ARTS REVIEW: TIM BURTON AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ARTThe Inner Workings of Tim Burton’s Mind is Electrifyingly On Display at MuseumUnless you either never heard of Tim Burton or completely despise his work, it is difficult, neigh impossible, to not be in awe by the substantially large collection... |
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ARTS REVIEW: 'STRIP STRIP HOORAY' AT THE ROXYDita Von Teese Brings Glitz and Glam to Hollywood in a Supreme Spectacle of BurlesqueDita’s new show provided a great evening of entertainment, showcased fabulous burlesque talent & featured enough rhinestones to dazzle even the most cynical viewer... |
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ARTS GALLERY: ¡SATIRISTAS! LIVE - 'HAPPY MUTHA'S DAY'Matriarchal Mirth at The Actors' Gang in Culver City, CAA Happy Mutha's Day of matriarchal narcissism, viciousness, and betrayal was joyously celebrated by the ¡Satiristas! Live show at The Actors' Gang in Culver City, CA on T |
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ARTS REVIEW: CHERRY BOOM BOOM AT KING KINGGoing on a Burlesque Night-time 'Rendezvous' in Hollywood, CASensuous and precise bellydance by Mayte Garcia, a hoop performance made to look easy by Kelleia Sheerin, and enticingly choreographed group numbers swirled around the ce |
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ARTS GALLERY: CHERRY BOOM BOOM AT KING KING'The Rendezvous' Brings a Sexy Rock 'n' Roll Cabaret to Hollywood, CA on 04/26/11Top L.A. choreographer and original Pussycat Doll Lindsley Allen brought a sexy new show from her professional dance troupe, Cherry Boom Boom, to Hollywood's King King on |
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ARTS REVIEW: THE CHINESE MASSACRE (ANNOTATED)Tom Jacobson Retells the Lynching of 18 Chinese Men in 1871 Los AngelesBy delving into the 1871 race riots, 'The Chinese Massacre' essentially places rather earthy perspective on the overall history of racial tensions in the City of Angels. |
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ARTS REVIEW: 'A HOUSE NOT MEANT TO STAND' AT THE FOUNTAIN THEATERTennessee Williams’ Birthday Centennial Play Entertains and RevealsHe died in a hotel room, so they say, trying to put eyedrops into his eyes, holding the bottle cap in his mouth. He swallowed it. It choked him to death. |
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ARTS GALLERY: ¡SATIRISTAS! LIVE - 'CON-CON'A Glimpse Inside an Inter-Faith Extravaganza for All Seekers of Truth...On Tuesday, April 5 2011, ¡SATIRISTAS! presented an inter-faith extravaganza for all Seekers of Truth at The Actor's Gang Theater in Culver City, California. |
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ARTS REVIEW: 'USUAL PLACES'MashUp Contemporary Dance Company’s New & Unusual Show Took Over Hollywood, Heads NorthThis company is definitely one to keep an eye on. They are quickly establishing themselves as one that is going to keep growing, experimenting, and eventually coming into |
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ARTS REVIEW: ‘SOUTHERN COMFORTS’International City Theater Production Pokes Fun at Unitary LoveA two-person, one-set production, 'Southern Comforts' takes a few lighthearted jabs at twilight romance... |
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ARTS REVIEW: 'AN ITALIAN AMERICAN INDIAN'Gripping Stage Production Captivates Native American Experience, Modern Personal Struggle'An Italian American Indian,' despite its misnomer, may not have all the answers but does attempt to provide the proper tonic and perspective of how to endure through the |
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ARTS GALLERY: ¡SATIRISTAS! LIVE - 'MARCH TO ANARCHY'All Hell Breaks Loose At The Actors' Gang & Even Spiderman Can't Save Us...From AnarchySpidermen? Sure. Sword Swallower? Check. Soldiers? Why not? Burlesque? Of course. Protesters? Yes, please. |
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ARTS REVIEW: COMMEMORATING THE TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FACTORY FIREArt Created to Further Social Justice and Changes in the LawThe birth of the labor movement, details of the fire and its legal aftermath, its memorials, and the art that was spawned by its memory is the subject of a thoughtful new |