The Art in Res team is bringing a small group of collectors and art enthusiasts alike to the studios at the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal, 140 58th Street, Brooklyn on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 10 to 12noon. Come take a look at their latest work and discuss their inspirations and artistic practice. Afterwards, we’ll cap off the visit with some light refreshments in the neighborhood. We’ll be checking out the studios of four artists: Kenneth Parris, Kristin Reed, Carl Auge and Steve Zolin.
Mary T. Smith- I We Our at the Shrine 179 E Broadway, New York City through Sunday July 28. Vibrant paintings are on offer in this exhibit devoted to the work of Mary T. Smith (1904–1995), a self-taught artist from Mississippi who first made her work during the 1970s after she retired from her job as a domestic servant and cook. Painting on plywood and corrugated metal, Smith created portraits and Biblical scenes, installing them outdoors in “yard shows” typical of African-American outsider artists in the Deep South. Smith favored bold colors, limning animals and figurative subjects with broad brushstrokes that she also used to spell out religious messages and other texts. The result was a kind of vernacular Expressionism that appears strikingly contemporary.
Soto: Vibrations, 1950–1960 At Hauser & Wirth 32 E 69th St New York through July 26 Known simply as Soto, Jesús Rafael Soto (1923–2005) was a Venezuela sculptor and painter who settled in Paris in 1951 and became a leading figure in the postwar revival of geometric abstraction on the Continent. He also played a seminal role in the subsequent development of Op and Kinetic art. Soto’s early work built upon the style of Mondrian, but he eventually became interested in artistic experiments with transparent materials—such as Marcel Duchamp’s motorized sculpture, Rotary Glass Plates—and began to paint stripes and other shapes on stacked sections of Plexiglas for varying optical effects. Examples of both approaches—as well as others are included in the pocket survey spanning Soto’s first decade in Europe.
Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything: The Jewish Museum (1109 5th Ave at 92nd St New York) April 12 – September 8, 2019. A world-renowned novelist, poet, and singer/songwriter who inspired generations of writers, musicians, and artists, Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) was an extraordinary poet of the imperfection of the human condition, giving voice to what it means to be fully alert to the complexities and desires of both body and soul. Featuring 12 artists and 18 musicians from 10 countries, this exhibition offers a deep and rich exploration of the beloved global icon through the lens of contemporary art.
Summer Dance Nights in J. Hood Wright Park at 174 Street located between Fort Washington and Haven Avenue, and between West 173rd and 176th Streets in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. An evening of dance, fitness and fun! Enjoy the sounds and songs from R&B, Pop, Latin, Hip-Hop and many more artists. We’ll have an open house and give special tours of J. Hood Wright Recreation Center, all while you get fit.
Maria Kochetkova: Catch Her If You Can at the Joyce Theater thru July 21. Kochetkova, a former étoile of the San Francisco Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, stars in a program that includes dances created for her by choreographers including William Forsythe, David Dawson, Jérôme Bel and fellow dancer Drew Jacoby (who also appears in two of the program’s eight pieces).
The New Victory Theater, 209 W 42nd Street, New York, presents major dance companies in $10 Thursday smorgasbord performances.
The July 18 show features Elisa Monte Dance, Ty Defoe, Brian Brooks Moving Company and the Chase Brock Experience; and
The July 25 program comprises works by Wendy Whelan and Brian Brooks, Trisha Brown Dance Company, Passion Fruit Dance Company and A.I.M.
Joel Grey, the Tony and Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in Cabaret, George M!, and Wicked will host the 25th anniversary of Fire Island Dance Festival, July 19 thru 21 at Great South Bay, Fire Island Pines, NY. Produced by and benefiting Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Fire Island Dance Festival will bring world-class dance from an array of styles to a picturesque waterfront stage on the Great South Bay. Among the companies and choreographers scheduled to present pieces are: Kyle Abraham,Michelle Dorrance, Paul Taylor, Christopher Wheeldon, Al Blackstone, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Garrett Smith and James Whiteside.
Fire Island Dance Festival 2019
The three Fire Island Dance Festival performances: Opening performance on Saturday, July 20, at 5 pm; Leadership Sunset Performance on Saturday, July 20, at 7 pm; Closing performance on Sunday, July 21, at 5 pm. Cocktails follow each performance, and will now be served at Whyte Hall.
Pavarotti: Ron Howard’s ebullient documentary salutes the operatic legend Luciano Pavarotti for the genius he was, and the simple man he (maybe) was. Featuring never-before-seen footage, concert performances and intimate interviews, filmmaker Howard examines the life and career of famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti.Now playing
Lionel Richie brings his Hello Tour to Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday July 17 and Thursday 18, 8pm.
Jazzmobile presents Marc Cary at Minton’s Playhouse 206 West 118th Street for two set, 7:30 and 9:30pm. Cary moved from DC to New York City shortly after graduation and started working with big-name musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Hargrove, and Abbey Lincoln. Lincoln was an essential influence in Cary’s career; thanks to his performances with Lincoln, Cary’s rhythmic style was able to reach a broader audience. Through his experience and newfound recognition, Cary was recruited to be a pianist for mainstream artists such as Erykah Badu, Q-Tip, and Lauryn Hill. Cary teaches jazz improvisation classes at the Manhattan School of Music and The Julliard School.
The Jazzy Brunch at Minton’s Playhouse 206 West 118th Street from 12- 4pm featuring Luisito Quinttero. Combining Afro-Latin rhythms with jazz and bossa nova sounds Elements of Life quickly became one of the hottest albums to hit dance floors from sea to sea. As well as being an inspirational influence Luisito is also a member of the Elements of Life band which has been touring for the past three years. The band has shared stages with some of the top artist in the business, such as Robert Plant, Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys.
Fleetwood Mack tribute: Fleetwood Macked Special Birthday Celebration for Hillary at The Loft at the City Winery, 155 Varick Street on July 19, 8pm: Fleetwood Macked is a New York based Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band. Hailed as the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the U.S., Fleetwood Macked live brings the passion, depth, heart and the musicianship Fleetwood Mac’s music requires.
This vibrant, interactive space where folks can not only listen to great music, but also make their own wine, indulging their passion for quality cuisine, art and friendship. From rock legends, folk acts and jazz quartets to incomparable hip-hop artists and buzz-worthy indie rock bands, this innovative venue is serving up some of the best music the city has to offer — along with some of its finest vintages.
Ain’t Too Proud follows The Temptations’ journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Through friendship and betrayal amid the civil unrest that tore America apart, their moving and personal story still resonates five decades later.
We look forward to seeing you Out and About