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At River To River Festival: Five Acclaimed NYC Choreographers Celebrate Merce Cunningham On July 26th
July 1, 2010
Summer Season
Lucinda Childs, Bill T. Jones, Susan Marshall, Jon Kinzel, & Faye Driscoll to present new and previous work in “We Give Ourselves Away at Every Moment: An EVENT for Merce”
New York, NY (July 1, 2010) – As part of The River To River Festival, the dance community’s leading lights will celebrate the extraordinary life of Merce Cunningham in a free outdoor performance on July 26th in New York, the city in which he worked and lived for 70 years.
July 1, 2010
Summer Season
Lucinda Childs, Bill T. Jones, Susan Marshall, Jon Kinzel, & Faye Driscoll to present new and previous work in “We Give Ourselves Away at Every Moment: An EVENT for Merce”
New York, NY (July 1, 2010) – As part of The River To River Festival, the dance community’s leading lights will celebrate the extraordinary life of Merce Cunningham in a free outdoor performance on July 26th in New York, the city in which he worked and lived for 70 years.
With Dance and Art, Third Rail Projects Takes River To River Festival Audiences on Summer-Long Expedition at World Financial Center
June 24, 2010
Summer Season
Presented by Arts World Financial Center as part of the River To River Festival, “Undercurrents & Exchange” will unfold over ten days from July 12 -23;
"The Drifting Encyclopedia" will be on display from
July 12-September 3
June 24, 2010
Summer Season
Presented by Arts World Financial Center as part of the River To River Festival, “Undercurrents & Exchange” will unfold over ten days from July 12 -23;
"The Drifting Encyclopedia" will be on display from
July 12-September 3
Arts World Financial Center Serves Up Free Lunchtime Music Series, July 7–29, as part of The River To River Festival
June 18, 2010
Summer Season
New York, New York – June 18, 2010 – Giving downtown New Yorkers a reason to go out for lunch, Arts Word Financial Center will present a month-long series of midday outdoor concerts in Lower Manhattan throughout July as part of the River To River Festival.
June 18, 2010
Summer Season
New York, New York – June 18, 2010 – Giving downtown New Yorkers a reason to go out for lunch, Arts Word Financial Center will present a month-long series of midday outdoor concerts in Lower Manhattan throughout July as part of the River To River Festival.
BANG ON A CAN MARATHON UPDATE: Schedule and Complete List of Performers & Composers
June 7, 2010
Summer Season
“the country's most provocative and consistently entertaining new-music event”– The Village Voice
Featuring the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Mira Calix (UK), the U.S. premiere of Fausto Romitelli’s Professor Bad Trip performed by Talea Ensemble, Vernon Reid, Buke & Gass, Slagwerk Den Haag/Percussion Group of The Hague (NL), Signal, Burkina Electric (Africa), Steve Coleman, John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, Kambar Kalendarov & Kutman Sultanbekov (Kyrgyzstan), Fred Frith, Michael Gordon, David Lang, Julia Wolfe, Gamelan Galak Tika, Florent Ghys (France), Quartet New Generation (Germany), JACK Quartet, and more
Admission: FREE.
Bang on a Can Marathon information: 718.852.7755 or www.bangonacan.org
Directions to the Winter Garden at World Financial Center: http://artsworldfinancialcenter.com/exterior_map.htm
Full River To River Festival line up: 888-391-FEST or www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
YouTube playlist of 2010 artists: www.youtube.com/user/christinajensenpr#g/c/8CBCFA1AD450EF96
High resolution photos available: www.christinajensenpr.com (in the Bang on a Can gallery).
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June 7, 2010
Summer Season
“the country's most provocative and consistently entertaining new-music event”– The Village Voice
Featuring the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Mira Calix (UK), the U.S. premiere of Fausto Romitelli’s Professor Bad Trip performed by Talea Ensemble, Vernon Reid, Buke & Gass, Slagwerk Den Haag/Percussion Group of The Hague (NL), Signal, Burkina Electric (Africa), Steve Coleman, John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, Kambar Kalendarov & Kutman Sultanbekov (Kyrgyzstan), Fred Frith, Michael Gordon, David Lang, Julia Wolfe, Gamelan Galak Tika, Florent Ghys (France), Quartet New Generation (Germany), JACK Quartet, and more
Admission: FREE.
Bang on a Can Marathon information: 718.852.7755 or www.bangonacan.org
Directions to the Winter Garden at World Financial Center: http://artsworldfinancialcenter.com/exterior_map.htm
Full River To River Festival line up: 888-391-FEST or www.RiverToRiverNYC.com
YouTube playlist of 2010 artists: www.youtube.com/user/christinajensenpr#g/c/8CBCFA1AD450EF96
High resolution photos available: www.christinajensenpr.com (in the Bang on a Can gallery).
(more...)
The 2010 River To River® Festival Showcases Stellar Line-Up of Free Music Concerts
May 17, 2010
Summer Season
Highlights include Bang on a Can Marathon, Beth Orton, Duncan Sheik, YACHT, Antibalas, Bear in Heaven, Burning Spear, Jimmy Webb, The Apples in Stereo & Tiempo Libre
New York, NY – May 17, 2010 – Lower Manhattan’s spectacular waterfront will provide the backdrop for a series of free concerts by a wildly diverse mix of world-class musical artists during this summer’s River To River® Festival. Boasting dozens of free concerts spanning the spectrum from rock, pop, and jazz to world, Latin, classical, and experimental, the 2010 River To River Festival promises to provide music to the ears of concert-goers throughout the summer.
May 17, 2010
Summer Season
Highlights include Bang on a Can Marathon, Beth Orton, Duncan Sheik, YACHT, Antibalas, Bear in Heaven, Burning Spear, Jimmy Webb, The Apples in Stereo & Tiempo Libre
New York, NY – May 17, 2010 – Lower Manhattan’s spectacular waterfront will provide the backdrop for a series of free concerts by a wildly diverse mix of world-class musical artists during this summer’s River To River® Festival. Boasting dozens of free concerts spanning the spectrum from rock, pop, and jazz to world, Latin, classical, and experimental, the 2010 River To River Festival promises to provide music to the ears of concert-goers throughout the summer.
The 2010 River To River® Festival Announces Free Music, Dance, and Arts Events For Kids and Families This Summer
May 17, 2010
Summer Season
Highlights for families include 4th of July with Dan Zanes, Children’s Day at The Seaport with The Apples in stereo and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, American Ballroom Theater, and Movie Nights on the Elevated Acre
RiverToRiverNYC.com
888-391-FEST
New York, NY – May 14, 2010– Lower Manhattan’s spectacular waterfront will provide the backdrop for a wildly fun mix of family-friendly, free events during this summer’s River To River Festival®, including a 4th of July Concert at Battery Park with headliner Dan Zanes and Children’s Day at The Seaport with The Apples in Stereo.
May 17, 2010
Summer Season
Highlights for families include 4th of July with Dan Zanes, Children’s Day at The Seaport with The Apples in stereo and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, American Ballroom Theater, and Movie Nights on the Elevated Acre
RiverToRiverNYC.com
888-391-FEST
New York, NY – May 14, 2010– Lower Manhattan’s spectacular waterfront will provide the backdrop for a wildly fun mix of family-friendly, free events during this summer’s River To River Festival®, including a 4th of July Concert at Battery Park with headliner Dan Zanes and Children’s Day at The Seaport with The Apples in Stereo.
BANG ON A CAN MARATHON, At River To River Festival 2010 Co-presented by Arts World Financial Center
May 17, 2010
Summer Season
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Noon – Midnight
12 Hours of FREE Live Music!
World Financial Center Winter Garden
220 Vesey Street, NYC
“the country's most provocative and consistently entertaining new-music event”– The Village Voice
Featuring the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Mira Calix (UK), the U.S. premiere of Fausto Romitelli’s Professor Bad Trip performed by Talea Ensemble, Vernon Reid, Buke & Gass, Slagwerk Den Haag/Percussion Group of The Hague (NL), Signal, Burkina Electric (Africa), Steve Coleman, John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, Kambar Kalendarov & Kutman Sultanbekov (Kyrgyzstan), Fred Frith, Michael Gordon, David Lang, Julia Wolfe, Gamelan Galak Tika, Florent Ghys (France), Quartet New Generation (Germany), JACK Quartet, and more.
May 17, 2010
Summer Season
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Noon – Midnight
12 Hours of FREE Live Music!
World Financial Center Winter Garden
220 Vesey Street, NYC
“the country's most provocative and consistently entertaining new-music event”– The Village Voice
Featuring the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Mira Calix (UK), the U.S. premiere of Fausto Romitelli’s Professor Bad Trip performed by Talea Ensemble, Vernon Reid, Buke & Gass, Slagwerk Den Haag/Percussion Group of The Hague (NL), Signal, Burkina Electric (Africa), Steve Coleman, John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, Kambar Kalendarov & Kutman Sultanbekov (Kyrgyzstan), Fred Frith, Michael Gordon, David Lang, Julia Wolfe, Gamelan Galak Tika, Florent Ghys (France), Quartet New Generation (Germany), JACK Quartet, and more.
The 2010 River To River® Festival Announces Stellar Line-Up of Free World-Class Dance Performances
May 17, 2010
Summer Season
Dance Highlights include Paul-André Fortier’s “Solo 30 x 30,” Rochester City Ballet,
LMCC Sitelines, and Third Rail Projects
RiverToRiverNYC.com
888-391-FEST
New York, NY – May 17, 2010 – Lower Manhattan’s spectacular waterfront and unique public spaces throughout downtown will provide the backdrop for an outstanding mix of world-class, free dance performances during this summer’s River To River® Festival.
May 17, 2010
Summer Season
Dance Highlights include Paul-André Fortier’s “Solo 30 x 30,” Rochester City Ballet,
LMCC Sitelines, and Third Rail Projects
RiverToRiverNYC.com
888-391-FEST
New York, NY – May 17, 2010 – Lower Manhattan’s spectacular waterfront and unique public spaces throughout downtown will provide the backdrop for an outstanding mix of world-class, free dance performances during this summer’s River To River® Festival.
The 2010 River To River® Festival Unveils Schedule of Free Music, Dance, Film and Cultural Events
May 10, 2010
Summer Season
New York’s Largest Free Summer Arts Festival Kicks Off June 22; Festival Highlights Include Bang on a Can Marathon, Beth Orton, YACHT, 4th of July with Dan Zanes and Friends, Burning Spear, and Movies on the Elevated Acre
New York, NY – May 10, 2010 – Offering something for everyone, the ninth annual River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city’s summer arts capital.
May 10, 2010
Summer Season
New York’s Largest Free Summer Arts Festival Kicks Off June 22; Festival Highlights Include Bang on a Can Marathon, Beth Orton, YACHT, 4th of July with Dan Zanes and Friends, Burning Spear, and Movies on the Elevated Acre
New York, NY – May 10, 2010 – Offering something for everyone, the ninth annual River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city’s summer arts capital.
Earth Celebrations: Hudson River Pageant - Ecological Performance Art Event
May 4, 2010
Spring Season
Ecological Performance Art Event Featuring: Parade Of Giant Puppets & Spectacular Costumes To Restore The Hudson River & Address Climate Change
Oyster Garden Planting, Live Fish Release, River Cleansing & Boat Dance
Saturday May 22 - Downtown Section Of The Hudson River Park- New York City 1-5PM
On Saturday, May 22, 2010 1-5pm (raindate: Sunday, May 23), Earth Celebrations launches its’ 2nd annual Earth Celebrations’ Hudson River Pageant: to restore the Hudson River and address climate change in New York City. The ecological parade and performance art event is directed by theatrical pageant director, Felicia Young, Founder/Director of Earth Celebrations a non-profit environmental arts organization and creator of the Procession to Save Our Gardens for 15 years in the East Village.
May 4, 2010
Spring Season
Ecological Performance Art Event Featuring: Parade Of Giant Puppets & Spectacular Costumes To Restore The Hudson River & Address Climate Change
Oyster Garden Planting, Live Fish Release, River Cleansing & Boat Dance
Saturday May 22 - Downtown Section Of The Hudson River Park- New York City 1-5PM
On Saturday, May 22, 2010 1-5pm (raindate: Sunday, May 23), Earth Celebrations launches its’ 2nd annual Earth Celebrations’ Hudson River Pageant: to restore the Hudson River and address climate change in New York City. The ecological parade and performance art event is directed by theatrical pageant director, Felicia Young, Founder/Director of Earth Celebrations a non-profit environmental arts organization and creator of the Procession to Save Our Gardens for 15 years in the East Village.
"Weather Beacon": Kinetic Sculpture Turns Weather into Art at World Financial Center Plaza, May 10 – Dec. 31
April 29, 2010
Spring Season
Presented by Arts World Financial Center, latest sculpture by artist Erik Guzman transforms atmospheric information into flashing lights and moving parts
New York, NY (April 29, 2010) – A kinetic sculpture that converts weather data into flashing lights and rotating parts will be on view for free at the World Financial Center Plaza from May 10 through December 31.
"Weather Beacon," a new sculpture by artist Erik Guzman, will turn weather into art over the course of four seasons, translating weather data received via radio waves into visual representations of spring breezes, winter winds, and everything in between. Presented by Arts World Financial Center, the eight-foot tall piece aims to provide a stunning new means for the public to engage with the invisible atmospheric changes around them.
April 29, 2010
Spring Season
Presented by Arts World Financial Center, latest sculpture by artist Erik Guzman transforms atmospheric information into flashing lights and moving parts
New York, NY (April 29, 2010) – A kinetic sculpture that converts weather data into flashing lights and rotating parts will be on view for free at the World Financial Center Plaza from May 10 through December 31.
"Weather Beacon," a new sculpture by artist Erik Guzman, will turn weather into art over the course of four seasons, translating weather data received via radio waves into visual representations of spring breezes, winter winds, and everything in between. Presented by Arts World Financial Center, the eight-foot tall piece aims to provide a stunning new means for the public to engage with the invisible atmospheric changes around them.
The 2010 River To River® Festival Unveils Schedule of Free Music, Dance, Film and Cultural Events
April 15, 2010
Summer Season
New York’s Largest Free Summer Arts Festival Kicks Off June 22; Festival Highlights Include Bang on a Can Marathon, Beth Orton, YACHT, 4th of July with Dan Zanes and Friends, Burning Spear, and Movies on the Elevated Acre
New York, NY – April 15, 2010 – Offering something for everyone, the ninth annual River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city’s summer arts capital.
Named “one of the city’s most compelling summer series” by the New York Times, the River To River Festival is New York’s largest free summer arts festival.
April 15, 2010
Summer Season
New York’s Largest Free Summer Arts Festival Kicks Off June 22; Festival Highlights Include Bang on a Can Marathon, Beth Orton, YACHT, 4th of July with Dan Zanes and Friends, Burning Spear, and Movies on the Elevated Acre
New York, NY – April 15, 2010 – Offering something for everyone, the ninth annual River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city’s summer arts capital.
Named “one of the city’s most compelling summer series” by the New York Times, the River To River Festival is New York’s largest free summer arts festival.
Arts World Financial Center Celebrates Earth Day With Indoor Oasis Of Art, April 15-May 12
April 9, 2010
Spring Season
"Forest" and "Koi Pond" part of NY’s Greenest, Battery Park City’s Earth Day celebration designed to inspire environmental awareness, education, and appreciation
New York, NY (April 9, 2010) – A unique pair of art installations will turn the World Financial Center Winter Garden into an indoor oasis just in time for Earth Day this month.
April 9, 2010
Spring Season
"Forest" and "Koi Pond" part of NY’s Greenest, Battery Park City’s Earth Day celebration designed to inspire environmental awareness, education, and appreciation
New York, NY (April 9, 2010) – A unique pair of art installations will turn the World Financial Center Winter Garden into an indoor oasis just in time for Earth Day this month.
Earth Celebrations: Hudson River Pageant
April 8, 2010
Spring Season
Ecological Performance Art Event Featuring: Parade Of Giant Puppets & Spectacular Costumes To Restore The Hudson River & Address Climate Change
Oyster Garden Planting, Live Fish Release, River Cleansing & Boat Dance, Downtown Section Of The Hudson R Iver Park- New York City 1-5pm
On Saturday, May 22, 2010 1-5pm (rain date: Sunday, May 23), Earth Celebrations launches it’s 2nd annual Earth Celebrations’ Hudson River Pageant: to restore the Hudson River and address climate change in New York City. The ecological parade and performance art event is directed by theatrical pageant director, Felicia Young, Founder/Director of Earth Celebrations a non-profit environmental arts organization and creator of the Procession to Save Our Gardens for 15 years in the East Village.
April 8, 2010
Spring Season
Ecological Performance Art Event Featuring: Parade Of Giant Puppets & Spectacular Costumes To Restore The Hudson River & Address Climate Change
Oyster Garden Planting, Live Fish Release, River Cleansing & Boat Dance, Downtown Section Of The Hudson R Iver Park- New York City 1-5pm
On Saturday, May 22, 2010 1-5pm (rain date: Sunday, May 23), Earth Celebrations launches it’s 2nd annual Earth Celebrations’ Hudson River Pageant: to restore the Hudson River and address climate change in New York City. The ecological parade and performance art event is directed by theatrical pageant director, Felicia Young, Founder/Director of Earth Celebrations a non-profit environmental arts organization and creator of the Procession to Save Our Gardens for 15 years in the East Village.
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Announces This Year’s Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
April 7, 2010
Spring Season
Fifteen Best Young Writers and Artists in the Nation Win $10,000 Scholarships; Additional $3.9 Million Available to 500 Talented Teens to Help Pay for College
April 7, 2010
Spring Season
Fifteen Best Young Writers and Artists in the Nation Win $10,000 Scholarships; Additional $3.9 Million Available to 500 Talented Teens to Help Pay for College
Mandela, Kennedy, Eastwood, and Albright Among Icons Showcased In Free “Wisdom” Photo Exhibit at World Financial Center, April 29–May 23
March 30, 2010
Spring Season
U.S. premiere of acclaimed exhibit features stunning, large-scale portraits of 50 legendary leaders
New York, NY (March 30, 2010) – Arts World Financial Center will host the U.S. premiere exhibit of “Wisdom: Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman,” an extraordinary collection of photographs and interviews that capture the combined wisdom of legendary leaders including Nelson Mandela, Ted Kennedy, Willie Nelson, Billie Jean King, Clint Eastwood, Madeline Albright, Chuck Close, and others.
From April 29 to May 23, fifty large-format portraits will be displayed under the spectacular glass-vaulted ceiling of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. Visitors can walk amongst the giant photographs and view quotes in which the subjects, all of them over the age of 65, share lessons learned from a lifetime of work in such diverse fields as politics, sports, science, art, film, architecture, music, and more.
March 30, 2010
Spring Season
U.S. premiere of acclaimed exhibit features stunning, large-scale portraits of 50 legendary leaders
New York, NY (March 30, 2010) – Arts World Financial Center will host the U.S. premiere exhibit of “Wisdom: Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman,” an extraordinary collection of photographs and interviews that capture the combined wisdom of legendary leaders including Nelson Mandela, Ted Kennedy, Willie Nelson, Billie Jean King, Clint Eastwood, Madeline Albright, Chuck Close, and others.
From April 29 to May 23, fifty large-format portraits will be displayed under the spectacular glass-vaulted ceiling of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. Visitors can walk amongst the giant photographs and view quotes in which the subjects, all of them over the age of 65, share lessons learned from a lifetime of work in such diverse fields as politics, sports, science, art, film, architecture, music, and more.
Arts World Financial Center Announces Spring 2010 Season
March 12, 2010
Spring Season
New York’s leading year-round presenter of free performing and visual arts welcomes spring with ambitious lineup, including New York Classical Theatre’s production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Andrew Zuckerman’s Wisdom Project Exhibition, and Bang on a Can Marathon
New York, NY (March 12, 2010) – Arts World Financial Center today announced its Spring 2010 season, continuing its role as New York City’s leading year-round showcase for free performing and visual arts with a diverse lineup of new work and world premieres.
The season kicks off with an ambitious residency by New York Classical Theatre, which will transform an unused storefront at One New York Plaza into the production studio for its 2010 season. Marking its first-ever indoor production, NYCT will stage William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark throughout the 3.5-acre World Financial Center (April 1-18).
Another centerpiece of the season is the U.S. premiere of Wisdom: Dynamic Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman, a multifaceted project inspired by the idea that one of the greatest gifts one generation can pass to another is its collective wisdom. The book, film, and exhibition by award-winning photographer and filmmaker Andrew Zuckerman create a record of a multicultural group of people who have all made their mark on the world. The artist travelled the globe to interview and photograph 50 of the world’s most iconic figures over the age of 65, chosen in collaboration with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, exhibited at the World Financial Center as extraordinary large-format portraits of famous elders from the worlds of politics, science, sports, and the arts, including Madeleine Albright, Ravi Shankar, Clint Eastwood, Billie Jean King, Nelson Mandela, Jane Goodall, and Chinua Achebe. (April 29-May 23).
March 12, 2010
Spring Season
New York’s leading year-round presenter of free performing and visual arts welcomes spring with ambitious lineup, including New York Classical Theatre’s production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Andrew Zuckerman’s Wisdom Project Exhibition, and Bang on a Can Marathon
New York, NY (March 12, 2010) – Arts World Financial Center today announced its Spring 2010 season, continuing its role as New York City’s leading year-round showcase for free performing and visual arts with a diverse lineup of new work and world premieres.
The season kicks off with an ambitious residency by New York Classical Theatre, which will transform an unused storefront at One New York Plaza into the production studio for its 2010 season. Marking its first-ever indoor production, NYCT will stage William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark throughout the 3.5-acre World Financial Center (April 1-18).
Another centerpiece of the season is the U.S. premiere of Wisdom: Dynamic Portraits by Andrew Zuckerman, a multifaceted project inspired by the idea that one of the greatest gifts one generation can pass to another is its collective wisdom. The book, film, and exhibition by award-winning photographer and filmmaker Andrew Zuckerman create a record of a multicultural group of people who have all made their mark on the world. The artist travelled the globe to interview and photograph 50 of the world’s most iconic figures over the age of 65, chosen in collaboration with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, exhibited at the World Financial Center as extraordinary large-format portraits of famous elders from the worlds of politics, science, sports, and the arts, including Madeleine Albright, Ravi Shankar, Clint Eastwood, Billie Jean King, Nelson Mandela, Jane Goodall, and Chinua Achebe. (April 29-May 23).
World Financial Center To Be Transformed into Elsinore in New York Classical Theatre’s Production Of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark, April 1-18
March 4, 2010
Spring Season
Free production of Shakespeare’s tragedy will use 3.5-acre venue as sprawling set; Part of unique residency dedicated to bringing classical theater to WFC community
www.artsWorldFinancialCenter.com
New York, NY (March 3, 2010) – The bustling World Financial Center will be transformed into Elsinore Castle next month when it hosts a free production of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare that will inhabit the sprawling venue as its set.
From April 1-18, New York Classical Theatre will perform William Shakespeare’s tragedy in their signature panoramic staging style, with the audience being drawn into Hamlet’s world as they follow the actors down staircases and around mezzanines throughout the entire World Financial Center complex. Viewers are invited to bring cushions to sit on as they watch the moody Dane brood against the luxurious marble backdrop of a modern-day castle built to celebrate the power and magnificence of New York’s financial community.
March 4, 2010
Spring Season
Free production of Shakespeare’s tragedy will use 3.5-acre venue as sprawling set; Part of unique residency dedicated to bringing classical theater to WFC community
www.artsWorldFinancialCenter.com
New York, NY (March 3, 2010) – The bustling World Financial Center will be transformed into Elsinore Castle next month when it hosts a free production of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare that will inhabit the sprawling venue as its set.
From April 1-18, New York Classical Theatre will perform William Shakespeare’s tragedy in their signature panoramic staging style, with the audience being drawn into Hamlet’s world as they follow the actors down staircases and around mezzanines throughout the entire World Financial Center complex. Viewers are invited to bring cushions to sit on as they watch the moody Dane brood against the luxurious marble backdrop of a modern-day castle built to celebrate the power and magnificence of New York’s financial community.
World Financial Center Restaurants To Offer Up Signature Dishes And New Delights For Under $5, March 12
March 3, 2010
Winter Season
“EAT: World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase” to fill Winter Garden
with harvest of culinary delights, 11am – 2:30pm
www.artsworldfinancialcenter.com
New York, NY (March 3, 2010) – The restaurants of the World Financial Center will dish out signature dishes and preview new menu items for less than $5 at the ever-popular EAT: World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm on Friday, March 12.
Just in time for lunch, the center’s diverse collection of fourteen eateries will serve up sweet and savory treats for $1-5, including Au Mandarin’s famous pork dumplings, P.J. Clarke’s always popular mini-cheeseburgers, Starbucks’ Hot Chocolate, and Financier’s Blueberry Panna Cotta. See below for full menu.
Live musical accompaniment will be provided by All Night Cookin’, a four-piece bluegrass band whose mix of raw energy and virtuosity have made them a favorite among the city’s rock fans and bluegrass traditionalists alike.
March 3, 2010
Winter Season
“EAT: World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase” to fill Winter Garden
with harvest of culinary delights, 11am – 2:30pm
www.artsworldfinancialcenter.com
New York, NY (March 3, 2010) – The restaurants of the World Financial Center will dish out signature dishes and preview new menu items for less than $5 at the ever-popular EAT: World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm on Friday, March 12.
Just in time for lunch, the center’s diverse collection of fourteen eateries will serve up sweet and savory treats for $1-5, including Au Mandarin’s famous pork dumplings, P.J. Clarke’s always popular mini-cheeseburgers, Starbucks’ Hot Chocolate, and Financier’s Blueberry Panna Cotta. See below for full menu.
Live musical accompaniment will be provided by All Night Cookin’, a four-piece bluegrass band whose mix of raw energy and virtuosity have made them a favorite among the city’s rock fans and bluegrass traditionalists alike.
Go behind the scenes with New York Classical Theatre as they prepare 3.5 acre staging of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark at the World Financial Center
February 26, 2010
Spring Season
As part of a residency with arts>World Financial Center, New York Classical Theatre will be using an empty storefront at One New York Plaza as the production studio for their 2010 season. Throughout March, members of the public can watch the company prepare for their April 1–18 staging of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, getting a peek behind the scenes via an open house and lunch-time talks with the creative staff. From March 2-25, visitors can also catch public rehearsals amid the hustle and bustle of the World Financial Center, whose 3.5-acre street and lobby levels will be the set for the sprawling production.
February 26, 2010
Spring Season
As part of a residency with arts>World Financial Center, New York Classical Theatre will be using an empty storefront at One New York Plaza as the production studio for their 2010 season. Throughout March, members of the public can watch the company prepare for their April 1–18 staging of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, getting a peek behind the scenes via an open house and lunch-time talks with the creative staff. From March 2-25, visitors can also catch public rehearsals amid the hustle and bustle of the World Financial Center, whose 3.5-acre street and lobby levels will be the set for the sprawling production.
“Sounds From the Black Box”: Free Screening of New Film Collaboration from Artist William Kentridge and Composer Phillip Miller, March 21-22, 2010
February 22, 2010
Winter Season
Kentridge’s latest animation features score by longtime collaborator Philip Miller performed live by Ensemble ∏; screenings coincide with Kentridge works at Metropolitan Opera and MOMA
New York, NY (February 22, 2010) – Acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge will dominate New York City’s arts calendar in the coming months with works at MOMA and the Metropolitan Opera, but there's only one major venue where audiences can see his work for free.
On March 21st and 22nd, arts>World Financial Center will screen Sounds from the Black Box, Kentridge’s most recent animation work and the latest in his long series of collaborations with South African composer Philip Miller.
A follow-up to and expansion of Kentridge and Miller's renowned “9 Drawings for Projection” project, Sounds from the Black Box combines the artist's stunning animations with scores by Miller, which will be performed live by the New York City-based Ensemble ∏.
The screenings coincide with a major Kentridge exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art (Feb 24–March 17) and a Kentridge-directed-and-designed production of Shostakovich’s The Nose at the Metropolitan Opera (March 5–25). (more)
February 22, 2010
Winter Season
Kentridge’s latest animation features score by longtime collaborator Philip Miller performed live by Ensemble ∏; screenings coincide with Kentridge works at Metropolitan Opera and MOMA
New York, NY (February 22, 2010) – Acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge will dominate New York City’s arts calendar in the coming months with works at MOMA and the Metropolitan Opera, but there's only one major venue where audiences can see his work for free.
On March 21st and 22nd, arts>World Financial Center will screen Sounds from the Black Box, Kentridge’s most recent animation work and the latest in his long series of collaborations with South African composer Philip Miller.
A follow-up to and expansion of Kentridge and Miller's renowned “9 Drawings for Projection” project, Sounds from the Black Box combines the artist's stunning animations with scores by Miller, which will be performed live by the New York City-based Ensemble ∏.
The screenings coincide with a major Kentridge exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art (Feb 24–March 17) and a Kentridge-directed-and-designed production of Shostakovich’s The Nose at the Metropolitan Opera (March 5–25). (more)
Arts>World Financial Center Celebrates 200 Years Of Chopin With 200 Hours Of Free Piano Performances, March 1-5, 2010
January 27, 2010
Winter Season
More than 100 pianists to perform composer’s work on four pianos throughout World Financial Center; headliners include Christopher O’Riley, Claire Huangci, Vassily Primakov
New York, NY (January 27, 2010) – The classical music world is gearing up to celebrate Frederic Chopin’s 200th birthday on March 1st, and one of the most ambitious tributes in the world will be happening for free in downtown Manhattan.
arts>World Financial Center will join the global celebration of the life and music of Chopin with 200 hours of free piano performances by such top virtuosos as Christopher O’Riley, Claire Huangci, Vassily Primakov, and the winner of next month’s 8th National Chopin Piano Competition in Miami.
January 27, 2010
Winter Season
More than 100 pianists to perform composer’s work on four pianos throughout World Financial Center; headliners include Christopher O’Riley, Claire Huangci, Vassily Primakov
New York, NY (January 27, 2010) – The classical music world is gearing up to celebrate Frederic Chopin’s 200th birthday on March 1st, and one of the most ambitious tributes in the world will be happening for free in downtown Manhattan.
arts>World Financial Center will join the global celebration of the life and music of Chopin with 200 hours of free piano performances by such top virtuosos as Christopher O’Riley, Claire Huangci, Vassily Primakov, and the winner of next month’s 8th National Chopin Piano Competition in Miami.
arts>World Financial Center Presents Free Silent Films By Ozu, With Live Scores Curated By WNYC’s John Schaefer
January 8, 2010
Winter Season
Rare screenings of three early films by Japan’s master filmmaker to feature NY premieres of scores by Lori Goldston, Wayne Horvitz, Robin Holcomb
New York, NY (January 8, 2010) – arts>World Financial Center, New York City’s leading year-round showcase for free visual and performing arts, will present free screenings of three silent films by the celebrated Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu, featuring live scores by a trio of prominent modern American composers.
Passing Fancy (1932), Woman of Tokyo (1933), and That Night’s Wife (1930), rarely-screened films from the director's early career, will be shown February 10th-12th in the World Financial Center’s glass-vaulted Winter Garden. All screenings are free.
January 8, 2010
Winter Season
Rare screenings of three early films by Japan’s master filmmaker to feature NY premieres of scores by Lori Goldston, Wayne Horvitz, Robin Holcomb
New York, NY (January 8, 2010) – arts>World Financial Center, New York City’s leading year-round showcase for free visual and performing arts, will present free screenings of three silent films by the celebrated Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu, featuring live scores by a trio of prominent modern American composers.
Passing Fancy (1932), Woman of Tokyo (1933), and That Night’s Wife (1930), rarely-screened films from the director's early career, will be shown February 10th-12th in the World Financial Center’s glass-vaulted Winter Garden. All screenings are free.
arts>World Financial Center And New York Opera Society Co-Present A Tribute To Black History Month: Fascinating Rhythms - Gershwin And Joplin
January 5, 2010
Winter Season
New York, NY (December 21, 2009) – In celebration of Black History Month, arts>World Financial Center and New York Opera Society (NYOS) will co-present two free concerts showcasing the music of George Gershwin and Scott Joplin, featuring renowned soprano Christina Clark and baritone Kenneth Overton.
Marking the debut of NYOS at the Winter Garden, the concerts will take place on Friday, February 5th with an evening performance at 7:00pm (running time: 75 minutes) and a lunchtime performance featuring selected highlights at 12:30pm (running time: 45 minutes).
January 5, 2010
Winter Season
New York, NY (December 21, 2009) – In celebration of Black History Month, arts>World Financial Center and New York Opera Society (NYOS) will co-present two free concerts showcasing the music of George Gershwin and Scott Joplin, featuring renowned soprano Christina Clark and baritone Kenneth Overton.
Marking the debut of NYOS at the Winter Garden, the concerts will take place on Friday, February 5th with an evening performance at 7:00pm (running time: 75 minutes) and a lunchtime performance featuring selected highlights at 12:30pm (running time: 45 minutes).
arts>World Financial Center Presents Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra With Author Neil Gaiman, Tenor Jason Danieley, Jan. 16, 2010
January 4, 2010
Winter Season
New York, NY (December 21, 2009) – arts>World Financial Center, New York City’s leading year-round showcase for free visual and performing arts, will present a free performance of the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra on January 16, 2010, featuring special guest Neil Gaiman narrating Peter and the Wolf.
In a rare New York appearance, the Newbery Award winner and author of Coraline will give new life to Sergei Prokofiev's children's classic as part of “Musical Tales and Adventures: Peter And The Wolf & And Bold To Fall Withal - Henry Hudson in the New World,” an evening of music by the Lower Manhattan-based chamber orchestra set in the World Financial Center’s glass-vaulted Winter Garden.
The concert will also feature acclaimed Broadway tenor Jason Danieley in And Bold To Fall Withal - Henry Hudson in the New World, a world premiere composition by Knickerbocker founder and conductor Gary S. Fagin. Commissioned by The Francis Goelet Charitable Lead Trusts, the work celebrates the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's sail into New York Harbor.
January 4, 2010
Winter Season
New York, NY (December 21, 2009) – arts>World Financial Center, New York City’s leading year-round showcase for free visual and performing arts, will present a free performance of the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra on January 16, 2010, featuring special guest Neil Gaiman narrating Peter and the Wolf.
In a rare New York appearance, the Newbery Award winner and author of Coraline will give new life to Sergei Prokofiev's children's classic as part of “Musical Tales and Adventures: Peter And The Wolf & And Bold To Fall Withal - Henry Hudson in the New World,” an evening of music by the Lower Manhattan-based chamber orchestra set in the World Financial Center’s glass-vaulted Winter Garden.
The concert will also feature acclaimed Broadway tenor Jason Danieley in And Bold To Fall Withal - Henry Hudson in the New World, a world premiere composition by Knickerbocker founder and conductor Gary S. Fagin. Commissioned by The Francis Goelet Charitable Lead Trusts, the work celebrates the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's sail into New York Harbor.
Giant Cords Woven From New Yorkers’ Clothes To Be Centerpiece off Free Performances By Artist Mk Guth At World Financial Center, January 9-12
January 3, 2010
Winter Season
New York, NY (December 15, 2009) – Multidisciplinary artist MK Guth and 24 volunteers will transform giant cords fashioned from New Yorkers’ donated clothing into geometric shapes inspired by the spectacular architecture of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden in a series of free performances from January 9th-12th.
January 3, 2010
Winter Season
New York, NY (December 15, 2009) – Multidisciplinary artist MK Guth and 24 volunteers will transform giant cords fashioned from New Yorkers’ donated clothing into geometric shapes inspired by the spectacular architecture of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden in a series of free performances from January 9th-12th.
arts>World Financial Center Announces 2010 Season !
January 2, 2010
Winter Season
New York, NY (December 21, 2009)- Cementing its position as New York City’s leading year-round showcase for free performing and visual arts, arts>World Financial Center today announced an ambitious lineup for its 2010 season.
With three residencies, including its first-ever extended-run theatrical production, arts>World Financial Center’s 22nd season furthers the organization’s role in supporting established and emerging artists as a part of an eclectic roster of new work and world premieres.
The residencies include New York Classical Theatre’s staging of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, performed throughout the sprawling World Financial Center, as well as multidisciplinary artist MK Guth’s three-part working exhibition and performance using objects woven from clothes and fabric donated by New Yorkers.
January 2, 2010
Winter Season
New York, NY (December 21, 2009)- Cementing its position as New York City’s leading year-round showcase for free performing and visual arts, arts>World Financial Center today announced an ambitious lineup for its 2010 season.
With three residencies, including its first-ever extended-run theatrical production, arts>World Financial Center’s 22nd season furthers the organization’s role in supporting established and emerging artists as a part of an eclectic roster of new work and world premieres.
The residencies include New York Classical Theatre’s staging of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, performed throughout the sprawling World Financial Center, as well as multidisciplinary artist MK Guth’s three-part working exhibition and performance using objects woven from clothes and fabric donated by New Yorkers.
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