Explore the Arts : 2006-2007 Season

Past Events

• Jazz Master Class Look-in with Geri Allen

  Oct 5, 2006 at 6:00 PM
  Observe renowned jazz pianist Geri Allen as she discusses her craft and leads a master class of jazz musicians utilizing influences of Duke Ellington.
  

• Lunchtime Look-in: Twelve Angry Men

  Oct 11, 2006 at 12:00 PM
  Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members of Twelve Angry Men for an intimate discussion--including the opportunity to ask questions of the artists!

• Deconstructing Modern Dance: Bodies in Space

  Oct 16 - 25, 2006
  Led by dance scholar Suzanne Carbonneau, this three-part series examines where the trajectories of modern dance choreographers diverge and where they fit into a shared history.

• Performance Plus in the Community with Sorab Modi

  Oct 17, 2006 at 7:00 PM
  

• Lynn Harrell, cello: Master Class

  Oct 20, 2006 at 4:00 PM
  

• Shostakovich: Rebel Music

  Oct 25, 2006 at 6:00 PM
  This insightful discussion examines the life of Dmitri Shostakovich: the man, his influences, and the impact his music has had upon his native Russia and the world.

• African Dance Workshop with Koffi Kôkô

  Nov 1, 2006 at 3:00 PM
  Join intenationally recognized dancer, choreographer, and performance artist Koffi Kôkô in this dynamic workshop exploring the evolution and future of African dance and Kôkô's own unique blend of dance styles.

• Wine and Song Talks: Love and Death

  Nov 9, 2006 at 6:00 PM
  Engage your mind and your palette with good wines and provocative insights into great music in this three-part series of delightful talks. Session I: Love and Death, featuring wines of Tuscany.

• Ronald K. Brown: Beginner's Movement Workshop

  Dec 9, 2006 at 11:00 AM
  Join noted choreographer Ronald K. Brown in a fun and inspiring beginner movement session especially
  for adults.

• What to Listen for in Music: In Search of Romanticism

  Jan 8 - Feb 5, 2007
  This four-part series examines musical inspirations from literature and life in the 19th and 20th century.

• Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre

  Jan 9, 2007 at 1:15 PM
  Join ballet scholars for a behind-the-scenes view of American Ballet Theatre company members as they prepare onstage for a performance.

• Lunchtime Look-in: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

  Jan 18, 2007 at 12:00 PM
  Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? for an intimate discussion--including the opportunity to ask questions of the artists!

• Wine and Song Talks: Dangerous Music

  Feb 8, 2007 at 6:00 PM
  Engage your mind and your palette with good wines and provocative insights into great music in this three-part series of delightful talks. Session II: Dangerous Music, featuring wines of Germany.

• Open Rehearsal: Bolshoi Ballet

  Feb 21, 2007 at 1:30 PM
  Join ballet scholars for a behind-the-scenes view of Bolshoi Ballet company members as they prepare onstage for a performance.

• A Great Day in Harlem: Film & Talk

  Mar 10, 2007 at 3:00 PM
  In this fascinating documentary narrated by Quincy Jones, you'll learn the story behind the world's most celebrated jazz photograph. A Q&A with director Jean Bach follows this Academy Award-nominated film.

• How to Be a Shakespearean Actor

  Mar 17, 2007 at 6:00 PM
  In this fun and interactive workshop, participants will use improvisational techniques, games, and scene work to learn about the voice, movement, and speech bred in classical theater.

• The Bard

  Mar 26, 2007 at 6:00 PM
  William Shakespeare is arguably the most important literary figure of the Western world. In this fascinating discussion, explore the life, writings, and influence of this dynamic dramatist.
  

• Philadanco Performance/Demonstration

  Apr 4, 2007 at 11:00 AM
  One of the country's largest predominantly African American modern dance companies, Philadanco presents a performance/demonstration program that illustrates its stylistic and choreographic dynamism.

• Wine and Song Talks: John Williams: The Cinema and the Scores

  Apr 6, 2007 at 6:00 PM
  Engage your mind and your palette with good wines and provocative insights into great music in this three-part series of delightful talks. Session III: John Williams: The Cinema and the Scores, featuring California reds.

• Do Jump! Physical Theater Workshop

  Apr 30, 2007 at 6:00 PM
  Join us on an unforgettable journey into the world of physical theater in this fun, active workshop for the whole family with the members of Do Jump!

• Broadway Up Close and Personal: Alan and Marilyn Bergman

  May 15, 2007 at 6:00 PM
  Join Academy Award winners and Broadway legends Alan and Marilyn Bergman as they share some of their lives, loves and musical successes.

• Open Rehearsal: The Suzanne Farrell Ballet

  Jun 6, 2007 at 1:30 PM
  Join ballet scholars for a behind-the-scenes view of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet company members as they prepare onstage for a performance.

• Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell FOR ADULTS!

  Jun 9, 2007 at 5:00 PM
  Discover how it feels to dance as Suzanne Farrell leads this unique and inspirational movement class for non-dancers.

• Lunchtime Look-In: The Phantom of the Opera

  Jun 27, 2007 at 12:00 PM
  Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members of The Phantom of the Opera for an intimate discussion--including the opportunity to ask questions of the artists!