Dance Legend Mikhail Baryshnikov and "The Last King of Scotland" Star Forest Whitaker to Appear at The New York Times Arts & Leisure Weekend January 5 - 7.TimesTalks Also Include J.J. Abrams Abrams may refer to:
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Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus; Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Ford;
Metropolitan Opera impresario Peter Gelb with acclaimed ac·claim v. ac·claimed, ac·claim·ing, ac·claims v.tr. 1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud. See Synonyms at praise. 2. soprano soprano [Ital.,=above], female voice of highest pitch. The three basic types of solo soprano are coloratura, lyric, and dramatic. The coloratura has a great range and impressive vocal agility; the lyric soprano has a light, pretty voice; and the dramatic soprano has Renee Fleming; American abstract painter Brice Marden; Pritzker Prize-winning architect Thom Mayne; acclaimed jazz and cabaret cabaret Restaurant that serves liquor and offers light musical entertainment. The cabaret probably originated in France in the 1880s as a small club that presented amateur acts and satiric skits lampooning bourgeois conventions. recording artists Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli; Academy Award[R] winner Vanessa Redgrave with celebrated author Joan Didion; Tony Award[R] winning actor/comedian Martin Short; singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright; and "NBC Nightly News NBC Nightly News is the flagship evening news program for NBC News and broadcasts from the GE Building, Rockefeller Center in New York City. It has been known by this name since August 1, 1970. " anchor Brian Williams. Arts & Leisure Weekend will kick off Jan. 4 at Joe's Pub Joe's Pub is a cabaret located in The Public Theater complex at 425 Lafayette Street in lower Manhattan. It debuted in October 1998 and quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. at The Public Theater with the launch of The Times's new "Emerging Artists" series. This exciting monthly live-performance series will feature established recording artists introducing some of today's freshest new musical talents. Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards) are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. The current President of the Academy is Neil Portnow. ([R]) winner James Taylor
James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Belmont, Massachusetts. will serve as the special guest host at a private launch at 7 p.m. on Jan. 4. To purchase tickets to all other "Emerging Artists" events, visit www.JoesPub.com or call (212) 967-7555. The Times will again have an Access Pass to take advantage of the hundreds of offerings at arts and cultural institutions worldwide throughout the weekend. The Pass will be available for consumers in event program guides, published in The New York Times and posted on the Arts & Leisure Weekend Web site. Details will be updated regularly at www.ArtsAndLeisureWeekend.com. This year's lead sponsors for Arts & Leisure Weekend are Bloomingdale's, The Container Store, Cunard, HBO, Level Vodka, Palm and Rodney Strong Vineyards; the corporate sponsor is the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies; CBS 2 is this year's media partner. Companies interested in advertising opportunities and sponsorships for Arts & Leisure Weekend can get more information by e-mailing Cheryl DeSimone: desimc@nytimes.com
Schedule for Arts & Leisure Weekend 2007
Unless otherwise noted, TimesTalks take place at The Graduate Center,
CUNY, Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. Tickets are $25.
* Denotes "Emerging Artists" series events, taking place at Joe's Pub,
425 Lafayette Street. Tickets are $12-$15 (+ 2 drink minimum or $12
food order).
* Thursday, Jan. 4
"Emerging Artists" series
at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater
*7:00 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Nicholas Barron
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Nicholas Barron is the new deal.
He has been recognized as having one of the most unique and soulful
voices since Macy Gray. Mixing organic rock with poetic lyrics, the
Nicholas Barron Band plays with a rare abandon and passion, and is the
heartland equivalent of the E Street Band.
Friday, Jan. 5
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Vanessa Redgrave & Joan Didion
The Actor & the Author: Bringing the bestseller "The Year of Magical
Thinking" to the Broadway stage.
Interviewed by John Darnton
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
James Taylor
Singer/Songwriter: The award-winning musician with a place in both the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Interviewed by Stephen Holden
8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Renee Fleming, Peter Gelb and Bartlett Sher
Opera Innovators: The star soprano, the new Met general manager and
the acclaimed director.
Interviewed by Anthony Tommasini
"Emerging Artists" series
at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater
*7:30 p.m.
Adriano Schiavo. Born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, Adriano
won VH-1's "Best Unsigned Artist Award." Adriano's music has drawn
comparisons to Sting, James Taylor and David Gray, and has been
featured on the WB Network's hit show "Dawson's Creek" as well as
NBC's "Passions" and "Strong Medicine." Adriano was a finalist in the
Starbucks/NEMO Emerging Artist Competition; he also performed at both
the NEMO Music Festival (Boston, Mass.) and the Woodstock Film
Festival (Woodstock, N.Y.).
*9:30 p.m.
Taylor McFerrin is a one-man show. Combining his skills as a producer
and performer, McFerrin is making music heads around the world take
notice as he seamlessly builds songs from scratch with his ambitious
live show. Fender Rhodes, synths, samples, vocals and beatboxing are
meshed together as he builds from his roots in 60s soul to his vision
of future hip-hop. Gaining attention from his first single "Broken
Vibes," which debuted on Gilles Peterson BBC World Wide Radio,
McFerrin keeps the buzz on high for his debut album with an undeniably
intriguing solo performance.
Saturday, Jan. 6
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Neil Burger, Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, Catherine Hardwicke
Making Movies Now: The directors of this season's news-making films
"The Illusionist," "Little Miss Sunshine" and "The Nativity Story."
Interviewed by Janet Maslin
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray Cyrus
Hannah Montana: The adored heroine from the hit Disney Channel series
-- and her co-star, her real-life father.
Interviewed by Jacques Steinberg
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey
Cabaret: The singer/guitarist and his singer wife -- performers and
co-hosts of the syndicated radio musical program, "Radio Deluxe."
Interviewed by Stephen Holden
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Brian Williams
Scene/Screen: NBC's Nightly News anchor and managing editor on new
directions in delivering the news.
Interviewed by Jacques Steinberg
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
David Edelstein, Nathan Lee, Wesley Morris, Lisa Schwarzbaum
Writing in the Dark: Movies today and the job of the reviewer as seen
by leading TV, magazine and newspaper film critics.
Interviewed by A. O. Scott
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Dexter Filkins, David Halberstam, General Bernard Trainor
Comparisons of War: Vietnam & Iraq, from the perspectives of those who
were on the battlefronts.
Interviewed by Craig Whitney
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Kara Walker
Iconic Art: The artist known for exploring race, gender and sexuality
through her signature silhouetted figures.
Interviewed by Roberta Smith
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Mikhail Baryshnikov
A Life in Dance: The ballet legend on his extraordinary career and new
role as arts impresario.
Interviewed by John Rockwell
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Richard Ford
The Lay of the Land: Completing the trilogy that includes
"Independence Day" the first book to win both Pulitzer and
Pen/Faulkner awards.
Interviewed by Charles McGrath
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Rufus Wainwright
Multi Musical: The singer-songwriter-musician known for his pure
voice, rich orchestrations and introspective lyrics.
Interviewed by Horacio Silva
8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Forest Whitaker
The Last King of Scotland: The actor-director-producer on his career,
portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and the issues the film
addresses.
Interviewed by Patricia Cohen
"Emerging Artists" series
at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater
*7:30 p.m.
Rob Gonzalez. Wisconsin-raised singer-songwriter-pianist Rob Gonzalez
is a do-it-yourself and American Dream success story all wrapped into
one. Over the past five years, Gonzalez has conquered the U.S. college
circuit, performing over 250 shows coast to coast, steadily building
his legion of devoted fans. Gonzalez's self-made story and genuine
talent lured an incredible line up of A-list producers and musicians,
including England's legendary arranger/Grammy winner Paul Buckmaster
(Elton John, the Rolling Stones) and guitarist Brian Ray, current
touring guitarist for none other than Sir Paul McCartney.
*9:30 p.m.
Martin Luther. Musician extraordinaire, Martin Luther is now being
called one of music's next big movements. Exactly where do you fit an
artist who can belt out a gospel hymn that will make you catch the
holy ghost, strike the chords of a guitar like Edward Lodewijk Van
Halen and pen a lyric reminiscent of Earth Wind and Fire, Prince and
Sly and the Family Stone all rolled into one? The truth of the matter
is that Martin Luther is just one unclassifiable, genre-defying artist
who dares you to step up and take a look at the future of music.
Sunday, Jan. 7
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Michael Cumpsty, Oskar Eustis, Lynn Redgrave, James Shapiro
Shakespeare Now: The Public Theater's artistic director, two esteemed
actors and the author of "A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare:
1599."
Interviewed by Bill Goldstein
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Augusten Burroughs, Frank McCourt, Jeannette Walls
Inside Out: Memoirists whose own personal stories have given them a
home on the bestseller list.
Interviewed by John Darnton
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Robert Greenwald, Jehane Noujaim, Danny Schechter, Morgan Spurlock
The Expose Documentary: Filmmakers who aim their cameras to reveal
the truth behind the lies, in "Iraq for Sale," "Control Room," "WMD"
and "Super Size Me."
Interviewed by Anne Kornblut
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Thom Mayne
Architecture: Winner of the prestigious Pritzker Prize -- his new
buildings and new directions.
Interviewed by Nicolai Ouroussoff
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Brice Marden
Retrospective: The abstract painter on his work, his influences and
the inspiration he finds around the world.
Interviewed by Deborah Solomon
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
J.J. Abrams
Interconnections: The co-creator of the hit TV series "Lost" and
director of M:I:III looks at his TV and film work -- and what's still
to come.
Interviewed by David Carr
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Martin Short
Fame Becomes Him: The acting-singing-dancing comedian now appearing on
Broadway.
Interviewed by Jesse Green
"Emerging Artists" series
at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater
*7:30 p.m.
Morley (http://www.morleymusic.org) Urban-folk artist Morley exudes
radiance and warmth, with hints of mystery, intrigue and hidden
emotional undercurrents. Her cosmopolitan songs, heard on her latest
album, Days Like These, are simultaneously spiritual, sensual and
down-to-earth, with a soulful, internationalist bent. Reflective of
her diverse influences as a poet, dancer, choreographer and singer,
her voice and music are a distinctive hybrid of a range of artists
from Roberta Flack to Sade to Annie Lenox to Joni Mitchell, with a
sound that is all her own. Sensuality, soul, intellect and relevance
are qualities she shares with these artists, and Morley carries on
their legacy of writing and performing music from the heart (and mind)
for the heart and soul in a sound that is all her own. Recently
licensed to Universal France and just released in the U.S. on the
Circular Moves label, Days Like These has earned stellar reviews from
Rolling Stone, Vibrations and Musiq magazines, leading to concerts
with superstars Amadou et Mariam, Simply Red and Raul Midon.
*9:30 p.m.
Christina Courtin's Running Kicks
(http://www.christinacourtin.com/) A singer-songwriter, Christina
Courtin has a few extra tricks up her sleeve. She has a vocal chutzpah
that instantly disarms an audience. She forsakes the solo act, in
favor of playing with a full band that includes guitar, percussion,
stand-up bass and, on occasion, violin, which she's been playing since
age three. She has an uninhibited performance style, which Time Out
New York describes as "a fearlessness that most vocalists reserve for
the shower." Her songs are peppered with her wry humor, and while she
can deliver mid-tempo ballads like the best of 'em, Christina can also
rock out. Together with her masterful band, The Running Kicks,
Christina genre-hops from blues to soul to rock, blending in elements
of jazz and classical music. Guitarist Kyle Sanna and percussionist
Mathias Kunzli's intricate musical flourishes adorn Christina's
self-penned songs on subjects like break-ups, discarded photographs,
winter months, soap and blue-collar men.
(TimesTalks programs and speakers are subject to change.)
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