Weekend Roundup: June 11-13
As Houston slides into the hot, humid days of summer my top weekend picks will tend toward the indoor, but I always want to include at least a couple of outdoor activities for those of us willing to brave the heat! Here are my top picks for this weekend, June 11-13.
Friday June 11
“Swingtime” starring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire at the Miller Outdoor Theater. Showtime starts at 8:30 PM, and the movie lasts 2 hours. No admission – as always, admission is free at the Miller...
June 11th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Events
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
The antithesis of the Head of the Charles Regatta, the Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is both an international sporting event and a Chinese cultural celebration. Now in its 31st year, this is North America’s longest running dragon boat festival. This year’s festivities will take place on Sunday, June 13 from 12 PM- 5PM at the Weeks Footbridge which spans Boston and Cambridge. It is quite a spectacle- brightly-colored, fantastical looking boats with a dragon head and tail...
May 25th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Events, festival, Outdoors & Recreation
Dancing the Streets of Old Lisbon
Until the 16th of July you can move your feet to exquisite, traditional music at some of the nicest parts of Lisbon.
Micro Bailes (Micro Balls) will happen at the old traditional streets and squares of Mouraria and Graça districts, through time, until the 16th of July, and to the magic sound of Celina Piedade’s accordion.
So come along… Bring your own instrument, a smile and the will to discover some of the finest alleys the old Lisbon has managed to hide. It’s free.
Micro Baile III
Where:...
May 24th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, music, nightlife, Outdoors & Recreation
An Art House With A View
Poised at the cross-junction of Madrid’s two major roads is the iconic building of Círculo de Bellas Artes (Circle of Fine Arts). A characteristic edifice symbolic of the city’s Renaissance architectural past, the building that houses the arts house is more than just an architectural marvel. Encompassing various aspects of arts and culture in Spain, the CBA is a one-stop centre for arts enthusiasts.
As the most active cultural center in Madrid, Círculo de Bellas Artes (map) has played a vital...
May 23rd, 2010 | Nellie Huang | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, featuredarticle, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance
Rock in Rio sets Lisbon on fire
Today is Rock in Rio Lisbon kick off. Shakira, John Mayer, Ivete Sangalo and Mariza are just a few names of the chosen ones for this first day.
For five days Lisbon will be the city of rock with over 12 hour of performances a day. On the “World Stage” you may see some of the best international bands, while the “Electronic Tent” will host leading national and international DJ’s and VJ’s. Alternative music will be on at the “Hot Stage”.
Other great music bands that integrate Rock in...
May 21st, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, Events, festival, music, nightlife, Outdoors & Recreation, The Arts
Performing Arts at Alkantara Festival
This new festival (this will be the second edition) is already known as the greatest performing arts festival in Lisbon.
Throughout 20 days, you will be able to see artist from all over the world, dancers and actors, performers, installations and talks, among others. Some of the most awaited shows include the following:
- medEia from the Dutch Dood Paard company, combining the Greek mythology and pop music;
- The North American Savion Glover;
- Amigos Coloridos where Portuguese renowned actors,...
May 20th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Events, festival, Outdoors & Recreation, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, The Arts
5 Pointz Aerosol Arts Center
If you’ve taken the 7 Line out to Queens, there’s little doubt you’ve seen it. Once you emerge from the subway tunnel’s darkness onto the elevated tracks high above Long Island City, look to your left and you’ll be sure to see creative splashes of color angled and curved in every direction covering the brick walls of a vast warehouse complex. It’s immediately clear that all of this is a bit intense to be the work of some errant kids with a couple spray paint cans and a little too...
May 13th, 2010 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, featuredarticle, museums
Weekend Roundup: May 14-16
It’s going to be another hot and humid weekend here in Houston! My top picks for what to do this weekend, May 14-16 are:
Friday May 14
The Angelika Film Center is where I am going to be Friday night at 8 PM. I am looking forward to the screening of “La Mission”, the story of a Catholic ex-con, his gay son, and their lives in the Mission district of San Francisco. The film was written by Peter Bratt and stars his famous brother Benjamin (“Law & Order”, “Miss...
May 13th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Weekend activities
OutJazz, Sunday Jazz sessions at the parks
Once more, OutJazz will be bringing music to everyone, gathering people at some of the most interesting parks in Lisbon.
During 5 months, from May to September, jazz will take over a main garden in the city, a different one each month. The music will play at the sound of nature, in the open air.
So, as you may be walking along the park, Sunday afternoons, you may come into a jazz festival. Or you may just be after that same festival. Just take you time and enjoy. It’s free.
Every Sunday, from 5pm...
May 12th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, culture, Events, Family Friendly, jazz, music, Outdoors & Recreation, park
150th Anniversary Celebration of Rabindranath Tagore
“To enjoy something, it’s essential to guard it with the fence of leisure”
Reliving Rabindranath Tagore in New Delhi
- Rabindranath Tagore (1862-1941)
Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the Nobel prize for literature in 1913, achieved more in life than most people. The array of skills in his repertoire were: poet, novelist, short-story writer, essayist, playwright, thespian, educationist, spiritualist, philosopher, cultural relativist, orator, composer,song-writer, singer, and artist. The man...
May 10th, 2010 | induspride | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Events, featuredarticle, festival
Angelika Film Center
Ever since writing about the Jeff Bridges film series at the Museum of Fine Arts, I have had movies on the brain. There is something special about seeing a movie in a theater, especially these days when renting is so much more convenient and affordable. We can have movies delivered to our laptops, our mailboxes, and even directly to our DVD players and it becomes very easy to rely on that. I think a great theater is worth the extra effort, so I won’t hesitate to jump on the light rail...
May 7th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, featuredarticle, films
WOMAD Cáceres 2010
One of the world’s biggest international music festival is taking Spain by storm this weekend! WOMAD will be held from 6th to 9th May in the historical center of Extremadura’s capital Cáceres. With an impressive line-up of international artistes, endless rows of merchandise stalls and a huge party atmosphere, WOMAD will surely rock your world.
WOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance and is internationally recognized for the array of performances from all over the world. With...
May 7th, 2010 | Nellie Huang | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, festival, music
Celebrate May with Burlesque, Bhangra and Mariachi
In the way of unique entertainment, there’s some interesting happenings in Vancouver over the next week. Burlesque, Bhangra and Mariachi will provide provocative comedy acts, lively dance and folkloric music that is guaranteed to entertain.
MARIACHI MUSIC & FOLKLORIC DANCE May 4 – 9
Experience the sweet, vivid sounds of mariachi at the 3rd Canada International Mariachi Festival, to May 9 in various cities and locations in BC.
Mariachi Gala, Friday May 7 at the Chan Centre...
May 6th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, culture
Flamenco Show in Madrid
Corral de la Morería sets the golden standards for flamenco tablaos in Madrid, with performances by the finest artistes and performaers from all over the country. Frequented by high-profile celebrities and ministers, this is where you go to see the creme de la creme of the flamenco world.
How
Dating back to 1956, the tablao has gained a royal following since its early years. Designed to resemble the 18th century tablaos, the Corral de la Moreria evokes traditional Spanish performing arts flare....
May 1st, 2010 | Nellie Huang | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, featuredarticle, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance
The Hit Musical “Wicked” On Sale
I’m a musical nut. I was a musical comedy major in college, performed as an amateur most of my young adult life and to this day still occasionally put on my tap shoes and do a stint performing in a local musical theatre production.
So when I heard a few years ago that the then-new musical “Wicked” was going to have an out-of-town tryout at the Orpheum Theatre, courtesy of the SHN organization, I was beside myself.
I was already a fan of Idina Menzel (who plays the green witch, Elphaba) from...
May 1st, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, discounts, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance
Summer in the City Entertainment Series at the Boston Harbor Hotel
Sometimes it is all about the setting. During the summer,enjoy live music, dancing, and movies under the stars when some of the finest local bands take the stage at the waterfront Boston Harbor Hotel (70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, 617-856-7744)(Map)- all for free!
The hotel’s annual “Summer in the City” series offers something for everyone. Summer Soul takes place Tuesday evenings from June 22-August 31 .Hear Motown hits of the 60′s and 70′s from some of New England best...
April 30th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Arts and Entertainment, Events, nightlife
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With A Parade
Cinco de Mayo brings celebrations to the Bay Area that showcase the best of Mexican and Latin inspired music, food, dance, art and culture. Here are just a few of the venues the whole family can enjoy:
Calistoga Cinco de Mayo Parade and Tamale Festival
Begin your Cinco de Mayo celebration with the Great Tamale Festival on Saturday, May 1, and follow it up with the tenth anniversary Cinco de Mayo Parade and Celebration in Calistoga. The annual Cinco de Mayo parade, featuring music, colorful costumes,...
April 30th, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, Events, People - Interesting Local People
Enjoy Jazz and Good Vibes at The Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club
If you’re a jazz lover there’s one place in Vancouver that you shouldn’t miss, and that’s The Cellar, Restaurant and Jazz Club, West Broadway at Alma Street. This is where you’ll hear the best of local jazz musicians as well as many major names on the international jazz scene.
Since he bought The Cellar in 2000, owner Cory Weeds has made it into the top jazz venue in Vancouver and also one of the top jazz venues in the world, promoting local jazz talent as well...
April 26th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, featuredarticle, Food & Beverage, Restaurants & Bars
New One-Man Shows Open At The Marsh Theatre
The Marsh Theatre has had a long history of developing new performers by providing artists with an intimate performance venue and an environment that encourages experimentation. It’s also known for giving audiences a place in which to see work on the cutting edge of creativity. Coming up, the Marsh breaks new ground again with a series of shows sure to please:
Geezer: Written & performed by Geoff Hoyle. Developed with & directed by David Ford
From a hysterical riff on life in a nursing...
April 25th, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance
Kohinoor Mobile Theatre Festival Comes to New Delhi
The mobile theatre of Assam has come to New Delhi. This unique form of theatre, which is hugely successful in the North Eastern state of Assam has been in existence for more than 25 years. During this period, the mobile theatre has entertained millions in the state of Assam and other states in India. The mobile theatre industry is still in its nascence in India. Through their performances in New Delhi, the mobile theatre should gain national popularity.
Mobile Theatre Comes to Delhi
The Kohinoor...
April 25th, 2010 | induspride | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment
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