Artist, author, and educator Ashley Bryan (American, born 1923) says he can’t remember a time when he was not drawing and painting. His unending creative zeal has fueled a long and prolific career. At a young age, Bryan noticed the lack of children’s books with African American characters. Bryan is committed to filling that void […]
Monthly Archives: May 2017
May
31
DANIEL ARSHAM: HOURGLASS & HALE WOODRUFF’S MURALS TALLADEGA COLLEGE
posted by Layla
Daniel Arsham: Hourglass March 4–May 21, 2017 This exhibition continues artist Daniel Arsham’s (American, born 1980) ongoing project Fictional Archaeologies, in which he creates replicas of everyday objects—such as basketballs and cameras—in precious and semi-precious stones. The objects become fossils, remnants of our present seen through the eyes of a future researcher. Hourglass comprises three […]
May
19
COLONY SQUARE: LETTERS OF MIDTOWN
posted by Layla
“The 8-feet tall letters, a collaboration between North American Properties (NAP), Midtown Alliance and Rick Sheppard of MacroTek, are designed to establish a sense of place and build awareness of the Midtown brand as the cultural core of the city.” – The Atlanta Journal Constitution “Curious about those giant, colorful “MIDTOWN” letters in the heart of, […]
May
19
THE WWAF @ ARENA GALLERY: OCCASIONAL SUPERSTAR V. DAN THE MAN
posted by Layla
The WWAF (World Wide Arts Federation) is a place where artists can exhibit their alter ego as well as their artistic abilities and determine what really is at the core of creative competition… who’s the baddest. What you say matters just as much as what you create. Those with the sharpest wit and quickest paint […]
May
19
THE HIGH: AFRICAN ART- BUILDING THE COLLECTION
posted by Layla
In celebration of its newly expanded Fred and Rita Richman Gallery for African Art, the High will showcase nearly 40 recent acquisitions of art from Africa to enter the permanent collection. African Art: Building the Collection marks a significant expansion of the African art galleries, a more than 60-percent increase in the dedicated space for […]
May
19
THE HIGH: PAINTER AND POET: THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ASHLEY BRYAN
posted by Layla
Artist, author, and educator Ashley Bryan (American, born 1923) says he can’t remember a time when he was not drawing and painting. His unending creative zeal has fueled a long and prolific career. At a young age, Bryan noticed the lack of children’s books with African American characters. Bryan is committed to filling that void […]
May
18
“FINDING YOUR PASSION” PRESENTATION TO COCA-COLA GLOBAL INTEGRATED MARKETING
posted by Layla
Global Marketing Executives at The Coca-Cola Company contacted me to ask if I could come to the Coca-Cola Headquarters and address the Global Integrated Marketing Group on their Monthly Videoconference Call with 50-100 attendees. Each call features one person to the team. Though I am younger than the Millennials, I am part of Generation Z and a digital […]
May
17
DUKE TIP 7TH GRADE TALENT SEARCH STATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY
posted by Layla
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 @10AM Townsend Center For The Performing Arts University of West Georgia Carrolton, Georgia One of the 7th Grade Talent Search’s most important benefits is recognition. We celebrate academic achievement at a time in life when it’s essential to foster a love of learning and teach students to take pride in their […]
May
13
MET OPERA LIVE IN THE HD: DER ROSENKAVALIER
posted by Layla
The dream cast of Renée Fleming as the Marschallin and Elīna Garanča as Octavian star in Strauss’s grandest opera. In his new production, Robert Carsen, the director behind the Met’s recent Falstaff, places the action at the end of the Habsburg Empire, underscoring the opera’s subtext of class and conflict against a rich backdrop of gilt […]
THE HIGH: THE PAINTER AND POET – ASHLEY BRYAN
posted by Layla
Artist, author, and educator Ashley Bryan (American, born 1923) says he can’t remember a time when he was not drawing and painting. His unending creative zeal has fueled a long and prolific career. At a young age, Bryan noticed the lack of children’s books with African American characters. Bryan is committed to filling that void […]
May
11
MET OPERA: DON GIOVANNI
posted by Layla
Three charismatic singers, Simon Keenlyside, Ildar Abdrazakov, and Mariusz Kwiecien, share the role of the title hero, who goes to hell in a dazzling coup de théâtre. The ensemble of great Mozartean singers includes Angela Meade, Marina Rebeka, Isabel Leonard, Matthew Polenzani, Erwin Schrott, and Paul Appleby. Fabio Luisi and Plácido Domingo conduct. POSSE PHOTOS:
May
08
86TH STREET SECOND AVENUE SUBWAY ART: CHUCK CLOSE
posted by Layla
Subway Portraits (2016) © Chuck Close. NYCT Second Avenue – 86th Street Station. Ceramic tile, glass and ceramic mosaic. Fabricated by Magnolia Editions and Mosaika Art & Design. SAS_ArtMapFoldposter POSSE PHOTOS:
May
08
72ND STREET SECOND AVENUE SUBWAY ART: VIK MUNIZ
posted by Layla
Perfect Strangers (2016) © Vik Muniz. NYCT Second Avenue – 72nd Street Station. Glass mosaic and laminated glass. Fabricated by Franz Mayer of Munich. SAS_ArtMapFoldposter POSSE PHOTOS:
May
08
LIZ GLYNN OPEN HOUSE: NYC STREET ART- Central Park
posted by Layla
At the turn of the 20th century, New York City’s wealthy elite gathered in opulent private ballrooms to define their social status. In contrast, Central Park granted democratic access to public space when it was established in the 1850s as one of the nation’s first urban parks. Open House is a new commission by Los […]
May
07
MET OPERA 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER
posted by Layla
OMG is all I can say! The dinner started around 11:15pm and did not end until 2:30am!!! Meeting Placido Domingo, Maestro James Levine, Kristine Opolais, Ben Bliss, Eric Owens, Sonya Yoncheva and then reconnecting with Ann Ziff, Jeanette Neubauer, Vittorio Grigolo, Isabel Leonard, and my friends at The Met, and of course experiencing the evening with CorXy […]
May
07
MET OPERA 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA PERFORMANCE
posted by Layla
50 Years at Lincoln Center A Gala Celebration SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 On September 16, 1966, the Metropolitan Opera opened its doors for the first time in a new home at Lincoln Center, with the world premiere of Samuel Barber’s Antony and Cleopatra, starring Leontyne Price and Justino Díaz. The New York Times declared the opening of the […]
May
07
#LAST NIGHT AT THE MET
posted by Layla
Best dressed list at The Met Opera 50th Anniversary Gala!
May
06
THE LIBRARY
posted by Layla
After dinner hangout spot…The Library, named for the building’s original use as the Astor Library, is a central element of the mezzanine level of our landmark building’s downtown home at Astor Place. Open late nightly for dinner and cocktail service, the hidden away supper club plays dinner bar, watering hole or backstage lounge to downtown […]
May
06
ROBATAYA DINNER
posted by Layla
At Robataya NY, where festive meets intimate, we pair oganic, local ingredients with their select Japanese counterparts. Originating in the Sendai region of Japan, Robatayaki is a traditional Japanese barbecue where fresh seafood, savory meats and seasonal vegetables are grilled before you over an open hearth. POSSE PHOTOS:
May
06
ARENA GALLERY: WORLDWIDE ART FEDERATION PRESS CONFERENCE – FABIAN WILLIAMS
posted by Layla
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May
06
TENEMENT MUSEUM: MEET VICTORIA CONFINO
posted by Layla
Drop in on 14-year-old Victoria Confino, who lived in the tenement in 1916, to hear about the immigrant experience in a more intimate setting. Tour her apartment, ask her questions about her life, and get a unique perspective on adjusting to life on the Lower East Side. POSSE PHOTOS:
May
05
MET OPERA TRIP: DINNER AT THE GRAND TIER
posted by Layla
The Grand Tier Restaurant and Revlon Bar are located on the Met’s Grand Tier level. Both locations are open two hours before every performance, in an atmosphere highlighted by spectacular chandeliers and original masterpieces by Marc Chagall. TEXT: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera
May
05
MET OPERA LIVE: DER ROSENKAVALIER
posted by Layla
The dream cast of Renée Fleming as the Marschallin and Elīna Garanča as Octavian star in Strauss’s grandest opera. In his new production, Robert Carsen, the director behind the Met’s recent Falstaff, places the action at the end of the Habsburg Empire, underscoring the opera’s subtext of class and conflict against a rich backdrop of gilt […]
May
05
CELEBRATING MS. JUDITH
posted by Layla
Ms. Judith was KAOP’s greatest champion. We took her to surprise club lunch at Bergdorf Goodman to celebrate her and her retirement. She was our main Met Opera contact for the past 5 years. We will miss her so much. POSSE PHOTOS:
May
04
MEETING WITH MR. PETER GELB
posted by Layla
It was an honor to sit down with Mr. Gelb to talk about opera. PHOTOS:
May
02
ATLANTA OPERA: TURANDOT
posted by Layla
Puccini’s epic tale centers around the Princess Turandot, who decapitates each suitor who fails to answer her riddles. Calaf falls in love with the ruthless Princess and heroically wins her ghastly game. Shockingly, Calaf proposes his own riddle to the Princess and puts his love and life in the hands of Turandot. Italian tenor Gianluca Terranova, […]
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