A scene from Crazy for You, now playing at the Maltz. Theater: Thanks to the business savvy of the Gershwin Estate, George and Ira Gershwin have written a few musicals after their death. Or rather, their vast song trunk has been made available to those who would reuse their familiar and obscure compositions in new settings, such as Crazy for You, a “new” show … [Read more...]
Weekend arts picks: Jan. 7-9
A section from Idiotheim (2010), by Chris Vicini.Art: Elwa Productions, a New York-based contemporary art company with roots in West Palm Beach, returns to the city tonight to open A Connection That Binds, a show featuring work by Swedish sculptor Chris Vicini and American painter Devin Powers, at Elayne and Marvin Mordes’ Whitespace gallery on Australian … [Read more...]
Music review: ACO closes season with cabinet of curiosities
Atlantic Classical Orchestra director Stewart Robertson.By Sharon McDanielSTUART – The Atlantic Classical Orchestra is an encouraging anomaly. It’s a healthy organization, with a devoted following of Treasure Coast residents. Artistically, it has found its niche in music off the beaten path, and you can just about chart the steady yearly upswing in its technical assurance and … [Read more...]