Aug
15
Once We Were Americans: Max Belcher
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In this unique exploration of generations and culture, Philadelphia native photographer/ethnographer, Max Belcher presents the images of a group of Samanaens who are descendants of Black Americans originally from Philadelphia. In 1824-1825 approximately 350 Philadelphians settled in Samana, in what was then greater Haiti. To this day, they have retained their identity as ‘American people’ through their use of the English language, their strong Protestant faith, and church structure. Belcher showcases a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable people, giving us further insight into Philadelphia’s history.
Aug
13
Don Quixote
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A list of the dancers and choreographers who have worked with the American Ballet Theatre reads like a who’s who of 20th-century dance. Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Merce Cunningham, Balanchine, de Mille, Baryshnikov and many more have contributed to making the ABT the premier ballet company in the nation. This week, they come to Miami to perform Ludwig Minkus’ ‘Don Quixote’. Based on Cervantes’ classic, it follows the La Mancha knight and his faithful squire as they help two lovers come together.
Aug
06
Refusing to be bound by any conventional musical genre, this sonic extravaganza can at least be labelled avant-garde. Some of the best American Electronic music composers come together for two nights of live computer music and mayhem. Richard Lerman will perform his ‘Changing States,’ a piece for homemade metal microphones and propane torches; Run Kuivila will present his fantastically titled ‘Beatification of the Facsimile Tone’ and Charles Dodge will perform new microtonal music. One venue where you won’t have to remember to turn the mobile off!
Jul
28
As’ Somos
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Information: Calle A #310, Apt 7b, entre 3ra y 3ra A, Miramar (234276/ lorna@cubarte.cult.cu )
As’ Somos (The Way We Are) was founded in 1981 by Lorna Burdsall. US-born Burdsall trained at the Julliard in New York under Alfredo Corvino, Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham and Anthony Tudor. She fell in love with a Cuban Bacard’ rum executive in New York and in 1955 moved back with him to Havana. After the Revolution, Burdsall was a founder member of Danza Nacional (now Danza Contemporánea de Cuba; ) and helped introduce new techniques into Cuban modern dance.
Lorna is best described as an artistic magpie, assembling her work out of theatre, music, dance, masks and contemporary folklore. To give you an idea of her eclecticism, she uses flashlights for lighting, shammy leathers for costumes, Soviet army-surplus silk parachutes for backdrops, poetry by Lorca and Mart’, musical sources ranging from Astor Piazzola to Chopin; her young granddaughter is the principal dancer. Lorna also holds dance classes for children and adults in her house; ).
Jul
23
The University & around – Museo de Historia Natural Montané & Museo Antropológico Felipe Poey
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Escuela de Ciencias,Universidad de La Habana, Avenida de la Universidad, esquina a J (793488)
Open 9am-noon, 1-4pm Mon-Fri; closed Sat, Sun. Closed Aug. Admission $1; free under-12s.
Jul
22
La stanza del figlio
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Apart from Antonioni, Nanni Moretti is Italy’s only credible living auteur, a status confirmed by the ecstatic reception of yesteryear’s, ‘Dear Diary’ and likely to be renewed by his latest work, ‘La stanza del figlio’ (The Son’s Room). From the early days of hand-held Super-8 to the present, an entire generation has followed the career of Moretti’s cinematic alter-ego, once Michele, now Giovanni (Nanni). This film is Moretti’s take on family life, growing pains and tragic loss. Equip yourself with handkerchiefs and see it at Moretti’s very own cinema.
