Antelope Canyon, a 30- x 36-incharchival photograph taken by Kevin Boldenowin May 2008 at Page, Ariz.Photographer benefits Cancer Alliance: From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Mos’Art Gallery at 700 Park Ave. in Lake Park presents Visual Poetry, a show to benefit The Cancer Alliance. The show features the infrared landscape photography of Kevin Boldenow, recipient of the 2004 South … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2009
ArtBuzz: Photographer’s work at palmbeach3 intrigues
Nathalia Edenmont with her large photograph, Lost.(Photos by Katie Deits)By Katie DeitsWEST PALM BEACH -- The fine-art world on both sides of the Atlantic is making a fuss over Nathalia Edenmont.The Ukranian-born artist's photographs have a dreamlike feeling, full of symbolism and metaphor. She creates a sense of intimacy with the viewer, as if you have been invited to step … [Read more...]
Music review: Naples Philharmonic impressive in Beethoven
By Greg StepanichWEST PALM BEACH -- Florida has any number of symphonic ensembles, but some of them are more fortunate than others.The Naples Philharmonic is one of those in the extra-blessed category, not least because it has been led for five years by Jorge Mester, a well-known conductor with a strong international reputation. It also has had, for 20 years, a performance … [Read more...]
Dance review: Split-personality ballets give Gamonet show mixed message
By Sharon McDanielLAKE WORTH – Experimental and controversial, choreographer Jimmy Gamonet de los Heros is a man of opposites. His modern ballets manhandle viewers’ hearts with their elegance, freshness and artistry. Others draw quizzical frowns and nervous chuckles over what can only be called circus kitsch meets Las Vegas floor show.Sadly, there’s little middle ground. At … [Read more...]
ArtsBuzz: An artist to watch at palmbeach3
Shannon Trudell with four of her graphite drawings at the Ferrin Gallery booth.By Katie DeitsThe palmbeach3 contemporary art fair is now under way, and on the first official day of the event Thursday, I discovered an artist to watch.Tucked away in the back of the Ferrin Gallery booth was Shannon Trudell, whose finely detailed graphite drawings are worthy of some of the masters … [Read more...]
Film reviews: ‘Last Chance Harvey’ and ‘Revolutionary Road’: When stars make the difference
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road.By Hap ErsteinMovie stars are what drives the commercial box office and sometimes it is hard to fathom why anyone would care about the characters without the enticement of getting to watch favorite actors.A case in point is this week’s new release, Last Chance Harvey, a predictable romantic comedy elevated substantially … [Read more...]
Weekend arts picks: Jan. 16-18
Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompsonin Last Chance Harvey. THEATER: The rocky economy has hit New Vista Theatre hard. With the loss of corporate and private underwriting, the company has had to scrub its much-anticipated production of the Tony Award-winning musical, The Producers. In its place, artistic director Avi Hoffman will unveil a new follow-up to his signature solo … [Read more...]
ArtsBuzz: Palmbeach3 whets appetite for contemporary art
The ubiquitous Bruce Helander,with his orange-hat trademark,his daughter Camila Helander (left),and publicist Elaine Meier.(Photos by Katie Deits)By Katie DeitsWith the opening of the palmbeach3 contemporary art fair Wednesday night, airwaves and e-waves are abuzz with what’s new, who’s who (and who was seen with whom).The fair, the largest annual contemporary art fair in Palm … [Read more...]
Theater review: ‘Frost/Nixon,’ verbal sparring match over Watergate guilt
Wynn Harmon, left, as David Frost, and Bruce Sabath as former President Richard Nixon, in Frost/Nixon.By Hap ErsteinPlaywright-screenwriter Peter Morgan understands where history leaves off and drama has to take over. The difference between the two is what makes Frost/Nixon such a gripping evening of theater.With his acclaimed play about the videotaped interviews between a … [Read more...]
Commentary: Golden Globes broadcast — harbinger of the Oscars?
'Slumdog Millionaire': The night's big winner.By Hap ErsteinIf the reason to tune in to the Oscars broadcast is to see what the stars are wearing and who looks particularly dreadful, the reason to watch the looser Golden Globes telecast is to see who drank too much and says something he and she will regret in the morning.Unfortunately, Sunday evening’s Golden Globes … [Read more...]