Orchestra premieres silent movie score
When the Columbia Orchestra set out to commission an orchestra piece for the first time, it had no idea it would turn into a multimedia experience.“I was thinking he would write a standard concert work,” said Music Director Jason Love of composer Andrew Earle Simpson.But Simpson decided to take this opportunity to do something a little less orthodox and compose a score for the... READ MORE
Photographer William Dey’s tasty eye candy
Frango mints from Marshall Field, sweet and salty caramel/cheese Garrett popcorn, Mrs. Prindable’s candy apples. Fanny May chocolates, too.Chicago boyhood treats inspire photographer William Dey’s contribution to the group exhibition, “A Feast for the Eyes,” curated by Karen and Tony Barone. The reception at UCR Palm Desert Center, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, is Jan.... READ MORE
Play digs deep into human psychology
Chances are, if you’re a fan of stage and screen, you’re acquainted with Ira Levin’s work. Levin, who died of a heart attack in 2007, penned Deathtrap, the longest running comedy thriller on Broadway, and cult-classic novels-turned-films, The Stepford Wives and Rosemary’s Baby.Chances are, however, that you have not heard of his foray into the dark corners of human ... READ MORE
World premiere looks at Lincoln’s widow
Washington loves a good mystery — something with hidden intrigues and with rich human drama and danger — especially in the ultimate high-stakes setting of the White House.There’s one real-life Washington mystery that has been shrouded for 150 years, not in secrecy but indifference, perhaps. What happened to Mary Todd Lincoln in the 40 days after her husband, President... READ MORE
Mary Poppins works her magic at Toby’s
From medicine magically transformed with a spoonful of sugar, to tap dancing chimney sweeps, to the titular nanny floating down from the rooftop with the aid of a duck-head umbrella, Toby’s Dinner Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins is — as one of its introductory songs is titled — “Practically Perfect.”The splendid singing, magic tricks sprinkled... READ MORE
Exploring images of a vanished Baltimore
A self portrait of Glushakow, who was born at sea fleeing Ukraine before World War I and immigrated to Baltimore.2014.22, Jacob Glushakow (1914-2000). Self-portraitJacob Glushakow painted everyday Baltimore — its people, its neighborhoods, the harbor, the markets and, perhaps most significantly and poignantly, its vanishing urban landscape.Now the Maryland Historical Society (MdHS) is ... READ MORE
Fashioning fun with whimsical wearable art
From shawls made from peacock feathers to skirts fashioned from wicker baskets festooned with flowers, Elkridge artist Sherry Kirn is garnering increasing notoriety through her wearable art.This art form, known as ManneqArt, includes clothing designs (along with elaborate hair and makeup), often staged initially on a mannequin. Through the intricacy and whimsy of their design, they... READ MORE
Model railroading is a passion for many
Trains have always been a big part of John Jarboe’s life. Growing up, he could hear the trains go by his home in Annapolis Junction, Md., near where his father and grandfather both worked for the B&O Railroad. As a civil engineer, he also enjoyed working on projects that involved railroads. So it’s no surprise that when he and his wife moved to the Charlestown retirement... READ MORE
Andrea Marcovicci bows at cabaret series
Renowned chanteuse Andrea Marcovicci, belle of supper clubs from the Algonquin Hotel Oak Room and Café Carlyle in New York to the Gardenia Lounge in L.A., is coming to Indian Wells. She’s leading off the 2014/2015 Jazz/Cabaret Supper Club series at Vicky’s of Santa Fe on Dec. 8.Her theme, “A WWll Christmas,” celebrates Marcovicci’s return to SoCal after... READ MORE
A fresh take on Fiddler for its 50th year
Ann Arvia starts to talk. But the words quickly sputter and die somewhere in her throat, choked by vivid emotion that unexpectedly overtakes her.“It was amazing…” she begins again. Then, more silence before a few quick breaths help her regain composure.“I’m trying not to burst into tears as I talk about it,” she finally says, her voice thick with... READ MORE
