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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Theater, Dance and “Nightclubbin” February 21, 2013

By Walter Rutledge

Maurice

This weekend culture abounds throughout the city. James Baldwin creates a discussion in Brooklyn, Dance taking over Chelsea and we are “nightclubbin” at the Apollo. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Parson Dance at the Joyce

By Walter Rutledge

Dusk to Dawn- dancer, Steven Vaughn by Andrew Propp

Parsons Dance returns to The Joyce Theater January 15 to 27 with a program that includes two première works. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Art, Dance and Music

By Walter Rutledge

Gordon Parks

With the weather promising to be unseasonably warm this weekend, there is no excuse not to get out and experience and explore the art scene. There is art and wine uptown, music Harlem style at the Apollo, and icons are celebrated uptown and downtown. Here are a few of the events happening around the city and in our community. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Jazz, Art and more

By Walter Rutledge

This weekend there is a wide variety of outstanding arts events around the city. In Brooklyn 10 artists are collaborating, the sound of the “Big Easy” plays Carnegie Hall, and a dance company from the “City of Brotherly Love” shows us some love in Tribeca. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Theater, Art, and Nature

 

By Walter Rutledge

The first weekend of fall has great events throughout the entire city. The is dance in Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan, musical theatre in Midtown and art in  a beautiful scenic of public garden in the Bronx. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Black Buddha premieres Friday

By Walter Rutledge

Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions Dance and Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts will present Black Buddha. The interdisciplinary choreo-theater full evening work will be offered for two performances on Friday, September 21, and Saturday, September 22; 7:30 p.m. Continue reading

Walter’s World: I’m Travelin Light- On My Way to South Kakalaki

By Walter Rutledge Make no mistake I am a true New Yorker! For me the sun rises over the East River and set across the Hudson. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Hot Choices of A Hot Weekend

By Walter Rutledge

The first weekend of summer has gotten off to a very hot start. It is a perfect reason to beat the heat by experiencing some exciting dance and theater. Or maybe you want to spark up some heat and show some pride at a big parade. Here are some of the events happening in our community and around the city. Continue reading

Walter’s World: RIOULT Premieres The Violet Hour

By Walter Rutledge

 RIOULT presented their 2012 New York season May 10 through 13 at John Jay College’s newly renovated Gerald W. Lynch Theater. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Apollo Amateur Night Winners Go To London

By Walter Rutledge

Before there was American Idol, America’s Got Talent or So You It You Can Dance there was the original talent showcase- Apollo Amateur Night. Since introducing the first Amateur Night contest in 1934 the Apollo Theater has played a major role in launching the careers of some of the world’s most recognized and renowned artists.  On Wednesday May 23 the Apollo Theater continued this legacy when it presented Amateur Night: Apollo Goes to London Semifinals. The event is part of a new partnership with London’s Hackney Empire Theater for the first transatlantic Amateur Night competition.
The competition is set to coincide with the 2012 Summer Olympics, which will also be held in London. Continue reading