Self-Portrait (1889), by Vincent van Gogh.Art: One of the most revelatory, absorbing art shows I’ve ever seen was The Studio of the South, an exhibit exploring the relationship between Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin and the work they created while briefly living together in the French town of Arles in late 1888. I caught it at the Art Institute of Chicago … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
Weekend arts picks: Sept. 4-7
Art: One of the most revelatory, absorbing art shows I’ve ever seen was The Studio of the South, an exhibit exploring the relationship between Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin and the work they created while briefly living together in the French town of Arles in late 1888. I caught it at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2001, and it was remarkable to see the influence the two … [Read more...]
Theater review: ‘Mack and Mabel’ at Broward Stage Door offers a lot to like
Ken Clement, Shane R. Tanner, Mara Gabrielleand Joey Zangardi in Mack and Mabel.By Hap ErsteinAfter first-rate productions of A Little Night Music and The Drowsy Chaperone, and now a very credible mounting of the problematic Mack and Mabel, we are going to have to stop being so surprised when the Broward Stage Door Theatre delivers satisfying entertainment.The … [Read more...]
‘Mack and Mabel’ at Broward Stage Door offers a lot to like
After first-rate productions of A Little Night Music and The Drowsy Chaperone, and now a very credible mounting of the problematic Mack and Mabel, we are going to have to stop being so surprised when the Broward Stage Door Theatre delivers satisfying entertainment. The formerly erratic company has been coming through with the goods more and more, giving us hope for such … [Read more...]
Music review: Johnson’s friendly, green, intimate vibe not well-suited to Cruzan
Jack Johnson brings his mellow vibe to the Cruzan.(Photo by Thom Smith)By Thom SmithIt’s 6 p.m. The South Florida sun is still hot enough to cook eggs on the pavement. Most performers would be chilling in their tour buses or having dinner at the Four Seasons. Not Jack Johnson. Armed only with guitars, he and his old buddy G Love set up on his “village … [Read more...]
Johnson’s friendly, green, intimate vibe not well-suited to Cruzan
It’s 6 p.m. The South Florida sun is still hot enough to cook eggs on the pavement. Most performers would be chilling in their tour buses or having dinner at the Four Seasons. Not Jack Johnson. Armed only with guitars, he and his old buddy G Love set up on his “village green” at Cruzan Amphitheatre and sang a few songs for the early arrivals. It’s a good move: He warms up a … [Read more...]