Tag Archives: Ronald K. Brown

Walter’s World: Ballet Hispanico

By Walter Rutledge

Ballet Hispanico began their 2012 season on Tuesday April 17. During the two-week season, which concludes on Sunday April 29, the company will present three premieres and three different programs. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance and Art

By Walter Rutledge

The weekend you can see some grant dancing that bridges both the African and Latin Diaspora. Or you can learn more about the art of an American master printmaker. These are just a few of the many events taking place around New York City and Long Island. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Ballet Hispanico Returns to the Joyce

By Walter Rutledge

Ballet Hispanico returns to The Joyce Theater for its annual New York Season beginning April 17 through 29, 2012. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Porgy and Bess

By Walter Rutledge 

Porgy and Bess triumphantly returned to Broadway on last night; Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Richard Rogers Theatre with a new streamlined musical version of the beloved American folk opera. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Art, Dance and Theatre Picks January 7, 2012

By Walter Rutledge

The holidays may be over but there are enough arts events this weekend to chase away the post holiday blues.  Here are a few of the exciting and varied cultural happenings this weekend. As you will see two of the “uptown” events are free to the public. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Song, Dance, and Bearden- Paris Blues Revisited

By Walter Rutledge

Lillias White at Aaron Davis Hall

Broadway star and Tony Award-winning singer and actress Lillias White will perform in concert, for the first time, at Aaron Davis Hall 7 p.m. Friday, November 4. Continue reading

Harlem’s Susan L. Taylor Thanks-for-Giving Party In Sag Harbor

Harlem’s Susan L. Taylor and her husband author, playwright and producer Khephra Burns hosted a poolside “Thanks-for-Giving” party last week … Continue reading

Walter’s World: Evidence at 25

By Walter Rutledge

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence, A Dance Company celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the company with seven performances of at the Joyce Theatre, Tuesday February 8 through Sunday February 12. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Ailey Spirit at BAM

By Walter Rutledge

In the world of fine art a painter can be identified by his or her brush strokes. As individual as a fingerprint they are more defining than a signature. Some might say they are the artist’s soul; they possess the distinct characteristics that draw us to this person and their work. When the forces align to create the “perfect storm” we acclaim this phenomenon “art”, and acknowledge the creator with the title artist (unfortunately the word artist is generally under-rated and over-used).

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Walter’s World: Ailey’s Encore Performances At BAM

By Walter Rutledge

The twentieth year anniversary celebration for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison continues with a ten-day, encore performance series at the Howard Gilman Opera House in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which located at 30 Lafayette Avenue. The twelve performances by the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre begin on Thursday June 10th. This will be the last opportunity to see the Ailey Company in the New York area prior to the fall City Center season.

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