DANCE | EVENTS | EXHIBITS | MUSIC | TALKS & READINGS | THEATER | TOURS
DOMINIC WALSH DANCE THEATERHouston-based contemporary ballet co. presents Jiri Kylian’s solo “Double Yo”u along with the NYC premieres of Mauro Bigonzetti’s “Pression,” Walsh’s interpretation of Fokine’s “Le Spectre de la Rose” and “I Napoletan”i set to Neapolitan folk music. Feb. 28-March 1. $20 general, $15 students/seniors. JOYCE SOHO, 155 Mercer St. (at Houston). 212-334-7479. joyce.org.
CLASSES
The Battery Park City Parks Conservancyis sponsoring a number of classes for adults. In Swim lessons (Beginner and Intermediate levels I and II), participants learn and refine various strokes and breathing techniques. Other classes include Baby and Me Swims for parents and children ages 1-3, tai chi, and yoga. Prices vary, discounted for members. COMMUNITY CENTER at Stuyvesant High School, 345 Chambers St (access: West St.) 212 267 9700, bpcparks.org.
Downtown Boathouse Winter Pool ProgramIntroductory classes (i.e. paddling and maneuvering) teach the basics of kayaking during the off season. All participants must first register with Riverbank State Park. Go to the Park office and get an identification card (cost $9), which is needed for any class in the park. Class fee is $3. Each class section runs on either a Sat. or Sun., for 4 weeks, from 4-5:30 p.m. Through March 23. 646-613-0740, downtownboathouse.org.
DANCE
Hangama Dance12 Fusion and Bhangra teams compete for a grand prize of over $1000. Hosted by South Asian comic Rajiv Satyal. Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. $30; discount for students/seniors/dancers. TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 199 Chambers St. 212-220-1460.
Rasa Dance, “Cycle”A rumination on fashion and advertisement. The piece centers around a woman’s life, depicted through “dress codes” she adopts during each stage of her existence. Conceived by Sabine Heubusch. Feb. 27 at 1, 2:30 & 4 p.m. Feb. 29 at 3, 4:30 & 6 p.m. All shows 30 minutes. Free and open to the public. CHURCH ST. SCHOOL FOR MUSIC & ART, 72 Warren St. (bet. W. Bway & Greenwich).
JOLENE BAILIE, “GEARSHIFTING PERFORMANCE WORKS”The human body is the inspiration for 3 works: a world premiere by Marie-Josee Chartier, Jolene’s signature work, “Switchback” and “walking thru myself,” by Joe Laughlin. Through Feb. 23.DOMINIC WALSH DANCE THEATERHouston-based contemporary ballet co. presents Jiri Kylian’s solo “Double Yo”u along with the NYC premieres of Mauro Bigonzetti’s “Pression,” Walsh’s interpretation of Fokine’s “Le Spectre de la Rose” and “I Napoletan”i set to Neapolitan folk music. Feb. 28-March 1. $20 general, $15 students/seniors. JOYCE SOHO, 155 Mercer St. (at Houston). 212-334-7479. joyce.org.
EVENTS
Dragons’ Tales: Poetry and FilmScreening of contemporary short films produced by emerging young filmmakers from Wales with accompanying poetic interpretations. Complimentary wine reception to follow. Feb. 26, 7-9 p.m.Free. TRIBECA CINEMAS, 54 Varick St (at Laight St.) Register by emailing Rebecca.Jenkins@wales.gsi.gov.uk.
Free Hearing Screenings at the League for the Hard of HearingEvery Tues. from 12-2pm and every Thurs. from 4-6pm. Call or email to schedule an appointment. League for the Hard of Hearing, 50 Broadway, 6th Fl. 917-305-7766, appointments@llh.org.
Wales on Wall StreetAs part of NY’s Wales Week, enjoy a lunch prepared by Welsh chefs, taste rare Welsh single malt whisky and ales, compete on a golf simulator to win a trip to Wales, and find about what to do and where to visit in the country. Feb. 27, noon-2 p.m.. Free. BROAD ST. BALLROOM, 41 Broad St. (bet. Exchange Pl. & Beaver St.) walesweekusa.com.
EXHIBITS
30th Anniversary ExhibitionFeaturing work by Carlos Alfonzo, Luis Frangella, Keith Haring, and David Wojnarowicz, whose early solo shows with Hal Bromm Gallery, launching successful careers tragically cut short by AIDS. 30 brings to light the important works they created, as well as the strong creative and social bonds between them. Through March 28.Video SalonThe early films of Keith Haring and David Wojnarowicz. Works include “Haring: Painting Himself into a Corner” and Wojnarowicz’s “Heroin,” “A Fire in my Belly,” (work in progress), and “[Mexico, etc…Peter, etc…].” Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. HAL BROMM GALLERY, 90 W. Broadway (at Chambers St.) 212-732-6196, email hbartanddesign@gmail.com.
Beauty Surrounds UsFeaturing an elaborate Quechua girl’s dance outfit, a Northwest Coast chief’s staff with carved animal figures and crests, Seminole turtle shell dance leggings, a conch shell trumpet from pre-Columbian Mexico, and an Inupiak (Eskimo) ivory cribbage board. 2 interactive media stations show visitors in-depth descriptions of each object. Through Fall 2008.Listening to Our Ancestors: The Art of Native Life Along the North Pacific Coast400 artifacts from 11 Native American communities. Ongoing. Free. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN, George Gustav Heye Center, 1 Bowling Green, 212-514-3700, AmericanIndian.si.edu.
Lynda CaspeA career retrospective of paintings, drawings, sculpture and sculptural reliefs. March 3-28. Gallery of the Office of the Manhattan Borough President. MUNICIPAL BLDG, 1 Centre St. South Tower, 19th Fl. Photo ID req.
Daring to Resist: Jewish Defiance in the HolocaustThis large-scale exhibition, presented in association with Ghetto Fighters’ House, Israel, brings to light the stories of men, women, and children who defied the Nazis. Through July.Paul goldman, “to return to the land”From Tel Aviv streetscapes to the bombing of the King David Hotel, from street vendors to Prime Ministers, these photos of the birth of Israel capture life before statehood and during the War of Independence.SosúaJewish refugees who made their home in the Dominican Republic in the late 1930s, and their Dominican neighbors, are the subject of this new, bilingual exhibition. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students. Members and children 12 and younger free. Admission is free on Wed. from 4 -8 p.m. MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE– A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Pl. 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org.
Fighting Irishmen: Celebrating Celtic PrizefightersWhen the Irish immigrated to New York, landing at the South Street piers, they brought this pugilistic tradition with them This exhibit traces the history of these fighting Irish, from the 19th century to the present day.Model ShipsFrom religious artifacts to treasured collectibles to engineering prototypes, this exhibit traces the history of model watercraft from ancient times to the present.There Once Was a Neighborhood: The Lower East Side, 1937-1950Photographs taken by Rebecca Lepkoff capture a vibrant and close-knit multi-ethnic community. These images uncover a forgotten time and place revealing how the LES has both stayed the same and changed forever. SoundingsTreasures from the museum’s permanent collection, including scrimshaw, ship portraits and models, signal flags and more. All exhibitions are ongoing. $8 general admission, $6 seniors/students, $4 children 5-12, under 5s are free. SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM, 12 Fulton St (bet Front & South Sts). 212-748-8786, southstseaport.org.
HeroesThis exhibit looks at the many people from diverse backgrounds who joined together to win America’s independence. Paintings on exhibit include Henry Hintermeister The Drill Master, John Ward Dunsmore’s The Message from Lexington, and Dennis Mallone Carter’s Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth. Ongoing. Adeline Moses Loeb Gallery.If These Walls Could TalkAs Manhattan’s oldest surviving building, 54 Pearl Street has witnessed nearly 3 centuries of the city’s history. Ongoing. $4, $3 seniors and children under 18, and free to children under 6. FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM, 54 Pearl St. 212-425-1776, frauncestavernmuseum.com.
Inside the FenceThis exhibit serves as a tribute to the dedicated people in transportation, sanitation, and construction trades who played a major role in supporting the recovery at the WTC site, and provides a glimpse into current projects in development in construction, sanitation and transit based upon increased awareness and innovative technologies developed after the attacks. Through June 9. THE TRIBUTE WTC VISITOR CENTER, 120 Liberty St. tributewtc.org.
“I Suppose I Shall Be Impeached for It…”Theodore Roosevelt, Augustus Saint-Gaudens and America’s Most Beautiful Coin. Examples of early cameos are displayed along with classical numismatic prototypes, and the centerpiece of the exhibit is the progression of the design process for new coinage. Through March. FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NY, 33 Liberty St. (btn Nassau & William). numismatics.org.
Peter Kayafas, “Recent Photographs of America”From Pennsylvania to California, from front lawns to county fairs, back roads to museum interiors, this America, captured in black and white photos, is beautiful in its plainness and forsaken in its magnificence. Through March 1. SASHA WOLF GALLERY, 10 Leonard St. 212-925-0025, sashawolf.com.
Jenna Lash, “Currency Paintings”Small and large-scale oil and acrylic paintings done in contemporary pointillism, using translucent layers of color. Lash refocuses the familiar images found on national and international paper money and coins to provide new insights into how currency reflects culture and marks changing times. Through Feb. 24. GALLERY 252, 252 Front St. (bet. Dover & Peck Slip). 212-393-9191, jennalash.com.
Monarchs of the SeaIn celebration of the ocean liner era, this permanent exhibition features plans, models and memorabilia evoking the majesty and magic of a time when ocean liners were considered the last word in luxury travel. $8 general admission, $6 seniors/students, $4 children 5-12, under 5s are free. South Street Seaport Museum, WALTER LORD GALLERY (213 Water St). 212-748-8786, southstseaport.org.
Shalom Neuman, “Toxic Paradise/America”Large sculptural paintings depicting mankind’s cruelty to the planet as well as modeling paste, acrylic paint and found objects surrounded by little plastic figures. Through April 10. FUSIONARTS MUSEUM, 57 Stanton St. 212-995-5290, artnet.com/fusionartsmuseum.html
New York ModernThis futuristic exhibition analyzes the predictions of the early 20th century in the work of leading architects and planners such as Hugh Ferriss, Raymond Hood, Harvey Wiley Corbett, and the Regional Plan Association, as well as science fiction imagery and futuristic films. Through April. $5 general, $2.50 seniors/students. SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM, 39 Battery Pl (bet Little West St & 1st Pl). 212-968-1961, skyscraper.org
Rachel Dalnekoff-Ilan, “Off the beaten Path”In the artist’s first NY show, dense forests and tangled vegetation as the settings for ambiguous human dramas in strong, vividly colored oil paintings. Through March 30. SYNAGOGUE FOR THE ARTS GALLERY SPACE, 49 White St (bet Broadway & Church). 212-966-7141, email info@synagogueforthearts.org.
Policing a Changed Citychronicles how the NYPD has used new technology, community outreach, and intelligence gathering to fight crime and terrorism since 9-11. Ongoing. $5 suggested donation, $3 seniors, $2 children 6-12. NYC POLICE MUSEUM, 100 Old Slip (btn South & Water Sts). 212-480-3100, nycpolicemuseum.org.
Random UtternessA group show of NY-based artists of Hungarian origin, including the X-ray-based works of Agnes Denes, the projected paintings of George Peck, and the gestural drawings of Tamas Veszi. Through March 8. HUNGARIAN CULTURAL CENTER, 447 Broadway, 5th Fl. 212-750-4450, culturehungary.org.
Rare Tribal Textiles from ChinaAn exhibition of Chinese Tribal Textiles from the Minority Peoples of China known as: Miao, Gejia,Yao, Yi, Dai, Li, and Zhang. Many more garments, banners, festival jackets and blankets have been added to fill the gallery, from Dai, Hainan as well as Gejia and Miao. Through Feb. 29. ASIAN AMERICAN ARTS CENTRE, 26 Bowery (just below Canal St, 3rd fl. Press bell #3.) 212.233.2154, artspiral.org.
Re:Constructionbridges the efforts of multiple public partners and the creative community to both highlight and enliven the process of rebuilding while improving the quality of life in Lower Manhattan through the creation of places of attraction, curiosity and anticipation. The 3 pilot projects are “Best Pedestrian Route” (John St, east of Bway); “Fulton Fence” (Fulton St east of Bway); and “Concrete Jungle” (Bway, bet. John & Ann Sts). reconstructionnyc.org.
Renascenceinternationally juried exhibition of new media works showcases installations, net art, video and interactive sculpture that combine visual art and technology in innovative ways, featuring artists who have disabilities ranging from polio, deafness and mental illnesses. Through March 16. WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER WINTER GARDEN, 220 Vesey St. 212-945-0505, worldfinancialcenter.com.
Ann Marie Rousseau, “Interior Light”An exhibition of lith process silver gelatin prints by the photojournalist and author of “Shopping Bag Ladies: Homeless Women Speak About Their Lives.” amrousseau.com. Through March 1. SOHO PHOTO, 15 White St (bet 6th Ave & W. Bway). 212-226-8571, sohophoto.com.
WiredThis exhibit explores how contemporary artists use wire in different ways to define space, create form and use line in three-dimensions. David Finn, Joyce Goodman, Naomi Grossman, Nancy Koenigsberg, Judy Moonelis, Alex Pimienta, Eric Rhein and Elise Siegel. Through March 3. EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE GALLERY, 197 E. Broadway (bet. Jefferson & Clinton). 212.780.2300, ext.378
MUSIC
Bollywood AxionTwo hours of bhangra, garba & Bollywood dancing. Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Tribeca PAC at the BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 199 Chambers St. 212-220-1460, tribecapac.org.
Angie EngThe video installation and performance artist presents “InterSECT,” a digital live mix of a cinepoem originally produced as a video short. With live electric harp and electronics by Zeena Parkins and narration by Kyoko Kitamura, the piece explores the collision of 2 traditional worlds (Hassidim and the Puerto Ricans) in Brooklyn. Feb. 28 at 8:30 p.m.Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures OctetGrounded in improv, the group combines music forms, languages, and instrumentation of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Feb. 29 at 8:30. Each concert $15, $10 students/seniors. ROULETTE, 20 Greene St (bet. Canal & Grand). 212-219-8242, roulette.org.
Concerts at OneThe Trinity Chamber Choir sings works by Withers/Howard, Brukner, Evans, and Sibelius, with traditional Welsh folk songs. Feb. 25, 1-2pm. Fuoco E Cenere performs LA DAFNE of Marco de Gagliano. Feb. 28, 1-2 p.m. Both concerts suggested $2 contribution. TRINITY CHURCH St. Paul’s Chapel (Broadway & Fulton Sts.) 212-602-0800, trinitywallstreet.org.
TALKS & READINGS
Will Leitch, “God Save the Fan”Discussion. Feb. 25.Peter Simon, “Reggae Scrapbook”Reading and signing. Feb. 29. Both events are at 7 p.m. and free. BARNES & NOBLE, 97 Warren St. 212-587-5389, bn.com.
RED: THE BOOKThe brainchild of writer Amy Goldwasser, RED allows teenage girls to speak their own minds and talk about what matters most in their lives. At this reading several of the contributors will read from their work and talk about life for girls in NY. Feb. 28 at 6:30pm. Free. TENEMENT MUSEUM SHOP, 108 Orchard St. (at Delancey). 212-982-8420, events@tenement.org
NYU “In Print” seriesHarvard professor Samantha Power discusses her new book, “Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World,” which offers an answer to the question of who possesses the moral authority and political power to protect human life and bring peace to the world. Sponsored by NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. March 10, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 15 Barclay St. 4th Fl. (bet. Bway & Canal). 212-992-8390, scps.global.affairs@nyu.edu.
NY MODERN LECTURE SERIESTo expand the themes of the current exhibition NY Modern, museum director Carol Willis presents lectures examining the development of a new aesthetic in skyscraper design and ideas of urban planning. Remaining talks are March 4, Raymond Hood: The “Brilliant Bad Boy” of NY architecture; March 11, Rockefeller Center: The Future in Amber. $10 each; $5 members. SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM, 39 Battery Pl (bet Little West St & 1st Pl). 212-968-1961, skyscraper.org
Tuesdays at 9This weekly forum, led by Naked Angels Theater Company’s creative directors, attracts over 100 people who gather to listen and participate in cold readings of scenes, short plays and fiction. Free. TRIBECA CINEMAS, 54 Varick St. (at Laight St.). nakedangels.com.
North ItalyEngineer and traveler Vlassios Pyrpyris presents a slideshow of his photos from Verona, Venice, and Lago de Garda. Tuesday Evening Hour nonprofit slideshow program. Feb. 26. at 6:30pm. $2. 49 Fulton St. 212-964-3936, tuesdayeveninghour.com.
Warsaw: A Musical DramaBased on the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, this fictionalized show featuring Broadway actors follows a young Jewish man who makes difficult choices to save himself and his loved ones. Book and lyrics by John Atkins, music by William Wade. A conversation with the artists about this work in progress follows the performance. March 2 at 2:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5 students/seniors, members free. MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE– A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery Pl. 646-437-4202, mjhnyc.org.
THEATER
Blue Coyote’s Happy Endings10 playwrights have created 10 new short plays about the lives of sex workers, and the results are raunchy, humorous and emotional Scribes include David Johnston, Blair Fell, Boo Killebrew, David Foley, John Yearley, Brian Fuqua, and others. Through March 1. Tues at 9 p.m., Wed-Sat at 8 p.m. $18. ACCESS THEATER, 380 Broadway (at White St). 212-868-4444, smarttix.com.
THE DOWNTOWN 33LD Art & Technology Center, Dance New Amsterdam & HERE Arts Center have formed an alliance to promote Downtown theater. By purchasing The Downtown 3 Punchcard, members receive discounted admission to all 3 venues, offering an affordable way to view performances in Lower Manhattan’s alternative arts scene. At $33, the card offers 3 tickets. 212-352-3101, downtown3.org.
Des MoinesStaged readings of the new play by author Denis Johnson, winner of the 2007 National Book Award for “Tree of Smoke.” In a seedy apartment in Des Moines, an unlikely assortment of people gather for a party that sparks them to confront life, death, and sex. Directed by Will Patton. Cast includes LaTonya Borsay, Emily McDonnell, Deirdre O’Connell, and Patton. Feb. 26-March 1, Tues. through Sat. at 9 p.m. Free but reservations req.Lower NinthA new play inspired by the effects of Hurricane Katrina about 2 men stranded on a roof. As Malcolm and E-Z struggle to survive, they must battle heat, hunger, and their pasts. Written by Beau Willimon, directed by Daniel Goldstein, and featuring Gaius Charles, James McDaniel, and Gbenga Akkinagbe. Through April 5. $40-$45.OFFENDING THE AUDIENCERevival of Peter Handke’s play, directed by Jim Simpson, featuring a cast of 22 members of The Bats, the resident acting ensemble at The Flea. The audience is asked to abandon every expectation, to be the subject of the actors’ gaze the way that they are the subject of ours. Through Feb. 23. $10. FLEA THEATER, 41 White St. (bet. Bway & Church). 212-219-2020, flea.org.
Rus(h)An intimate multimedia psychosexual mystery. Lost in a labyrinth of repeating memories and trapped in a failing marriage, Rus yearns to feel something new. After a car accident connects him to Sonny, a gay hustler, he descends into a world of sex, drugs and violence. Text and video design by James Scruggs. Feb. 27-March 22. 3LD ARTS & TECHNOLOGY CENTER, 80 Greenwich St. 212-352-3101, here.org.
TOURS
Public Art Walking ToursLMCC offers a series of 3 self-guided audio tours exploring public art Downtown. Entitled “Art and Security,” “Art and the Body,” and “Monuments and Memory,” the 45-minute tours are narrated by Perry Garvin and William Smith. Download the free tours to your iPod or other MP3 player and start walking. lmcc.net.
Tribute WTC 9/11Walking tours of Ground Zero. Daily. VISITORS CENTER, 120 Liberty St. For hours and info, visit tributewtc.org.
Wall Street Walking TourFree 90-minute guided walking tour weaving together the history, events, architecture and people of Downtown. Thurs. and Sat. at noon. Meet at the steps of the National Museum of the American Indian. One Bowling Green, Alliance for Downtown NY, 212-606-4064, downtownny.com
Listings Requestsfor the Downtown Express may be mailed to Sarah Norris at 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013-1548 or e-mailed to listings@downtownexpress.com. Please include listings in the subject line of the e-mail and provide the date, time, location, price and a description of the event. Information must be received two weeks before the event is to be published. Questions, call 646-452-2472.
Listings Requests for the Downtown Express may be mailed to Sarah Norris at 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013-1548 or e-mailed to listings@downtownexpress.com. Please include listings in the subject line of the e-mail and provide the date, time, location, price and a description of the event. Information must be received two weeks before the event is to be published. Questions, call 646-452-2472.
