THE TURBULENT LOVE STORY BEHIND THE MAGIC FLUTE The multi-talented young actor, singer, poet, director and theatre manager, Emanuel Schikaneder, is a hit with audiences right from the word go. His on-stage charisma is equalled only by the force of his charm off-stage – women throw themselves at him by the score. But it is […]
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WIEN ROYAL ORCHESTER: MOZART & STRAUSS KONZERTE
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“There is only one imperial city-there is only one Vienna”, said Johann Strauss, “the king of waltz”and symbol of the “Viennese music”. The Royal Classic Gala presents the masterworks of renowned Austrian composers. Accompanied by Viennese opera singers, the Vienna Royal Orchestra interprets this “most charming”music in one of the most magnificient buildings of the imperial era. To maintain the tradition, theVienna […]
BAYERISCHE STAATSOPER TOUR
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Tradition, continuity and an impressive repertoire: these are the solid pillars supporting the Bayerische Staatsoper – one of the world’s leading opera houses. It can look back proudly on a cultural history of over 350 years. Thanks to a court tradition, opera found a home in Munich in 1653; since then its music-historical and sociopolitical […]
TANTRIS
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PERFECTION The term “Tantris” is derived from the Indian Buddhist culture and symbolizes the search for perfection. And a visit to Tantris should be the epitome of perfection. From the seventies-era architecture to the Michelin two-starred cuisine right through to the international selection of wines and the friendly professional service. ENJOYMENT Right from day one, […]
NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
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Seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II in 1886, Neuschwanstein was opened to the public. The shy king had built the castle in order to withdraw from public life – now vast numbers of people came to view his private refuge. Today Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles […]
LINDERHOF PALACE
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Ludwig II, who was crowned king in 1864, began his building activities in 1867/68 by redesigning his rooms in the Munich Residenz and laying the foundation stone of Neuschwanstein Castle. In 1868 he was already making his for Linderhof. However, neither the palace modelled on Versailles that was to be sited on the floor of the valley nor the large Byzantine […]
DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP
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The Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site was established in 1965 from the initiative of the surviving prisoners who had joined together in 1955 to form the Comité International de Dachau (CID) and fought for the establishment of a memorial site on the grounds of the former concentration camp. The inauguration of the International Memorial on […]
FABIAN WILLIAMS A SHOW OF WIT & SMART ASSERY @ MASON FINE ART
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A Show of Wit And Smart Assert is the latest exhibition from political Artist Fabian Williams aka Occasional Superstar. This time around, he explores the election 2016 and social media culture through memes. The show is at Mason Fine Art through the end of the year. POSSE VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
CABARET: NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR @ THE FOX THEATRE
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As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall’s (Into the Woods, Nine and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of Cabaret. Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd––and […]
SLEEP NO MORE
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Sleep No More is an indoor promenade performance lasting up to three hours. TAfter admission, guests embark upon an individual journey and may stay inside the performance for as long as they wish. Following the culminating moment of the performance guests are welcome to stay on at the Manderley Bar. Text: Courtesy of Sleep No […]
VISIT TO THE MET OPERA
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Made my pilgrimage to the MET while in NYC for Auntie Diana’s wedding so that I could drop off the donations I had already received for the 4th Annual KAOP Ring Cycle Endurance Walk, visit the Gift Shop, and just walk what for me is hallowed ground of The Met Opera. I love this place […]
HUMAN MUSIC WORLDWIDE
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Founded by composers in service of the world’s biggest brands, Human has always championed music’s ability to inspire and provoke emotion. For over 10 years, Human has crafted soundtracks for stories told across advertising, broadcast, film, and digital media, with services ranging from composition and sound design to mixing. Human hosts offices in New York, […]
HARRY POTTER LAUNCH PARTY @ BARNES & NOBLE UNION SQUARE
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Harry Potter hooligans and super-fans gathered worldwide in anticipation of 12 Midnight on July 31st when the new Harry Potter Book would be released. I spent it at Barnes & Noble in Union Square enjoying the slightly cheesy shenanigans and festivities, as well as hiding under a fixture furiously doing my Kumon so my mom […]
MASON FINE ART: ARTiculate ATLanta PREVIEW
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ARTiculate ATLanta is an urban art social that combines various elements of the visual arts – painting, graffiti, graphic design, fashion, body painting, sculpture, photography and installations – with contemporary music to bring art and culture enthusiasts together for a common purpose – to celebrate modern art in all its forms. The Mission of ARTiculate ATLanta is to promote and market the various forms […]
JACKSON FINE ART: HOLLY ANDERS & LYLE OWERKO OPENING
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HOLLY ANDRES Holly Andres was born in Missoula, Montana in 1977. b. Holly Andres uses photography to examine the complexities of childhood, the fleeting nature of memory, and female introspection. Typically her images rely on a tension between an apparently approachable subject matter and a darker, sometimes disturbing subtext. She has had solo exhibitions in […]
NOTCH 8: INRATIO GROUP SHOW OPENING
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A Group Exhibition focusing on each artist’s interpretation of how they strive to create balance between their lives and art. Artists on view are listed below: Erin Bassett “This work is about personal identity and equilibrium. Where do I begin and end?” Carl Janes “My work is a type of ritual that manifests a reality. […]
NYC SUBWAY OPERA
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I was going down into the subway at 59th Street and I heard singing… I found Drew Low singing opera in the subway at rush hour. We missed our train in order to hear him sing to me. It was great!! POSSE VIDEOS: POSSE PHOTOS:
NYC OPERA TRIP FALL 2016- ROBATAYA DINNER
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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. Whether you choose to sit at the lively counter […]
NYC OPERA TRIP 2016: PRIVATE DRESS REHEARSAL PREVIEW OF MOZART’S ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO
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Met Music Director James Levine returns to a work he has long cherished, Mozart’s delightful comic gem of wily captives in a harem. Text courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera POSSE PHOTOS:
KAILIN ART: THE NEW SOUTH
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Kai Lin Art proudly presents our inaugural juried works on paper exhibition THE NEW SOUTH Friday, April 8th, 2016 7:00 – 10:00 PM runs through May 14 With 200+ artists submitting over 1,000 artworks, The New South features 69 national artists (and one from Sweden) each exploring the contemporary Southern experience through the versatile and dynamic medium of paper. The […]
IL VOLO LIVE IN CONCERT
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In the past few years alone, IL VOLO has performed all over the world, released massively-selling albums, joined legendary songstress Barbra Streisand on tour, and taken the stage for three highly acclaimed PBS specials. Now, the powerhouse trio comes back to the States immediately following their prestigious win at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy, […]
THE BREMAN- BEARING WITNESS: MARIELLA CREA
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Mariella Crea’s courageous French family rescued Jews who were being transported to concentration camps by train. They risked their lives to feed, hide, and smuggle them to the safety of Switzerland. Hear Mariella’s recount of her family’s acts of bravery at the Breman’s Bearing Witness, Feb. 21, 2016. POSSE PHOTOS:
THE FOX: ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATER
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, that performance changed forever the perception of American dance. The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated 25 […]
NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. Our purpose is to create a safe space for visitors to explore the fundamental rights of all human beings so that they leave inspired and empowered to […]
ZAMBOMBA! VILLANCICIOS! FLAMENCO!
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Antonio Granjero fo Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, returns to Atlanta with singer/percussionist Francisco Orozco “Yiyi”, invited guitarist Joaquin Gallegos and local dancer Julia la Luna. In time for the holidays, we will sing the villancicos and playing the zambomba, two musical traditions of southern Spain. Text courtesy of Berdole Flamenco Management http://www.berdole.com POSSE PHOTOS:
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