Arts & Culture

Classical Music According to Yehuda #110

Alan Chartock — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:00 +0000

In this week’s Classical Music According to Yehuda, Alan Chartock and Yehuda Hanani discuss playing music in a time of crisis.

To learn about Yehuda's Close Encounters with Music Series in Great Barrington visit cewm.org.

"Tap Dance ... Made in America" with Brenda Bufalino

Joe Donahue — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:12:00 +0000

For seven decades, famed tap dancer Brenda Bufalino has been dancing and promoting the genre, which she describes as “our American art form.” The dancer and choreographer, will present the lecture “Tap Dance ... Made in America” and offer classes on Sunday at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs. The even comes just before May 25th, National Tap Dance Day which coincides with the birthday of legendary dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.

Brenda Bufalino is also author of the book, Tapping the Source.

Any Questions? #90

Ian Pickus — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:34:11 +0000

WAMC’s Ian Pickus and resident quizzer Mike Nothnagel focus on famous scandals tagged with the “-gate” moniker.

Judy Kaye: Putting Her High Notes and Comedy on "Nice Work" Through June 15th

Sarah LaDuke — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:12:00 +0000

Nice Work if You Can Get It has been running at The Imperial Theatre in New York City since April of 2012 and will close on June 15th.

The National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene's "Ghetto Tango" presented by Congregation Ahavath Sholom

Alan Chartock — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:00 +0000

In celebration of its 90th Anniversary, Congregation Ahavath Sholom in Great Barrington, MA is sponsoring The National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene's production of Ghetto Tango at The Mahaiwe this Sunday, May 19th.

The National Yiddish Theatre-Folksbiene's Artistic Director, Zalmen Mlotek, joins us to tell us more.

The 10th annual Art Along the Hudson 2013 Kickoff Media Event and Exhibition

Joe Donahue — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:35:00 +0000

The Rhinebeck and Red Hook arts communities are hosting the 10^th annual Art Along the Hudson Spring Kick-off Media Event, on Wednesday May 15^th.

The purpose of this AAH event is to bring together business owners, elected officials, artists, arts patrons and the media with a focus on the many and varied cultural opportunities available and how they generate economic growth.

Any Questions? #89

Ian Pickus — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:33:27 +0000

WAMC's Ian Pickus and resident quizzer Mike Nothnagel celebrate tomatoes.

Nippertown's Greg Haymes' Weekend Music Picks with Brian Shields

Brian Shields — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:35:10 +0000

WAMC's Brian Shields speaks with Nippertown's Greg Haymes about his weekend music picks:

1. Rick Rourke & Lost Wages' "Rose-Colored Glasses" from his album Three Sides to Every Story, performing at the Albany Tulip Festival on the Lakehouse Stage in Washington Park at 3:30 on Saturday.

2. Eastbound Jesus' "Waitin' On the Sun" from their new album Northern Rock, performing at the Albany Tulip Festival on the Lakehouse Stage in Washington Park at 4:45 on Sunday.

Orpheum Dance Festival

Joe Donahue — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:12:00 +0000

The inaugural Orpheum Dance Festival is hosting the residency of the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company (Taylor 2), the outreach and education wing of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville, NY for three weeks through May 26th.

Mo'Nique

Sarah LaDuke — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:12:00 +0000

Comedian and multi-media powerhouse, Mo’Nique, will perform four shows at Levity Live in West Nyack, NY this weekend - two on Friday and two on Saturday.

In 1999, Mo’Nique’s career took a quantum leap once she landed the starring role as Nikki Parker on UPN’s hit television series, “The Parkers.” Mo’Nique was also the first female to host NBC’s nationally televised program, “Showtime at the Apollo” in 2002. She carried the legendary torch for three consecutive seasons. In 2010 she won the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for the film, Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire.