Listings

Volume 1, Number 36 | The Weekly Newspaper of Chelsea | May 25 - 31, 2007

Listings

Dance

David Parker & the Bang Grouppresent the world premiere of “Hour Upon The Stage,” a “full frontal assault on theatrical time” featuring the six dancers of The Bang Group and a percussive score formed by the dancing itself. May 11 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$15.BIGMANARTSpresents “Hoody” by Lawrence Goldhuber along with the New York premieres of “7 Deadly Sins: Gluttony,” and “A Match Made in Heaven.” Featuring music ranging from Stravinsky to Elvis. Post–show talk w/ David Thomson on May 16. May 16-19 at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $20/$12. Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W 19th St., 212-924-0077, www.dtw.org.

Urban Bush WomenJawole Zollar’s company presents the restaging of Blondell Cummings’ seminal solo “Chicken Soup,” deemed an American Masterpiece by the National Endowment for the Arts; an ensemble piece by emerging choreographer Camille A. Brown; and Zollar’s own BESSIE award-winning tribute to Pearl Primus, “Walking With Pearl...Southern Diaries.” May 11-13. Tickets: $36 (members $27).Companhia Portuguesa de Bailado ContemporâneoVasco Wellenkamp revisits the internationally acclaimed piece “Requiem” on May 16-20. Tickets: $38 (members $29). Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. For more information and to purchase tickets, call JoyceCharge at (212) 242-0800 or visit www.joyce.org.

Events

Adidas Urban RunRunners of all levels are invited to participate in twice-weekly group runs on the Hudson River Park bikeway/walkway. Simply show up ready to run (4 to 8 miles). Tuesdays at 7pm, Sundays at 10am. Free. Runners meet at the Adidas Urban Run office, next door to Ruthy’s Café on Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers, 22nd St. and the Hudson River. For more information, contact Jillian Mastroianni at 212-336-6879 or mastrj@chelseapiers.com.

Creative Time: The BookAn art project in itself, The Book celebrates 33 years of experimental art in New York City. On the occasion of its anniversary, Creative Time has organized 33 days of events and programs beginning May 1st. Book launch parties, talks and street performances are among the many events featured. For more information, visit www.creativetime.org.

Eyebeam Open HoursTuesdays throughout Spring 2007 Eyebeam’s R&D OpenLab and Production Lab open their doors from 2-4 p.m. and the Education Lab opens its doors from 4-6 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in on the fellows, residents and staff working in the labs.Eyebeam’s 10th Anniversary CelebrationThe space promises to turn into a “21st century electronic salon qua techno-lounge” for its Celebrity Media Mash-Up Tenth Anniversary Celebration. Featuring interactive works by the Graffiti Research Lab, Marie Sester and Cory Arcangel; appearances by Eyebeam artists and alumni DJ N-Ron Hubbard and Neurotransmitter; and tunes by Eclectic Method, Juice Boxxx, DJ Spooky and DJ N-Ron Hubbard. May 17, 7-11 pm. Reservations required. 540 W. 21 St. (between 10th and 11th Aves.), www.eyebeam.org.

General SkatingSky Rink is offering general skating on Sundays, May 13 – Aug. 26, 1–3:50 pm. Free (does not include cost of skate rental). Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, 23rd St. & the Hudson River, 212-336-6100.

Pet AdoptionMeet 20–25 dogs and cats from Animal Care & Control and take one home. (All animals immediately available for adoption.) Fees range from $30-$75. May 12th, 12–5 pm. High School of Fashion Industries, 225 W. 24th St. For more information, contact Matt Wildman, 646-235-8133, mwildman@nycacc.org.

Exhibitions

Abstract America: Works in ProgressThe Rhonda Schaller Studio welcomes visitors to view the artist’s large panel assemblages of oil pastels on paper and oil paintings on unstretched canvas through May 22. 547 W 27th St., Ste. 529, 212.967.1338, www.rhondaschallerchelsea.com.

Micha Bar-AmThe Israeli photojournalist presents a selection of work spanning over 5 decades. Through June 29. Andrea Meislin Gallery, 526 W. 26th St. # 214, 212-627-2552, www.andreameislin.com.

Nikhileswar Baruah, ‘City Zens’The first New York solo show of one of India’s emerging contemporary artists makes reference to the tropes of modern life in the metropolis, India and the world. Through May 20. RL Fine Arts, 39 W 19 St. Ste. 612, (between 5 & 6 Aves.), 212 645 6402, www.rlfinearts.com.

Joe Brainard, “If Nancy Was”Created in 1972, this is a series of twenty mixed media works that is being shown in completion for the first time. Through May 19. Fischbach Gallery, 210 11th Ave. at 25th St., 212.759.2345, www.fischbachgallery.com.

Mel Chin, “Lamentations & Drawings,”In his third solo show at the Frederieke Taylor gallery, the Houston-born artist presents three recent sculptural works and a series of new drawings on assorted surfaces (currency, cardboard, papyrus and Chinese paper). Through May 19. 535 W 22nd St., 6th Fl., 646-230-0992, www.frederieketaylorgallery.com.

Francesco Clemente, “Portraits”All painted in the artist’s New York studio between 1999 and the present, the sixteen oils on canvas that comprise this exhibition are portraits of individuals prominent in the New York art world, such as Helen Marden, Shelley Aarons, and Lisa Dennison. Through June 30. May Boone Gallery, 541 W 24th St., 212-752-2929, www.maryboonegallery.com.

Reed DanzigerElaborate paintings that address the overload of information generated throughout history and the processes by which it is restructured. Through May 26. McKenzie Fine Art Inc., 511 W 25th St., 212-989-5467, www.mckenziefineart.com.
Joseph D’Esposito“Twisted: The Plasticity of Form,” an exhibition of paintings, features iconic action heroes set up in a way to both mock and praise today’s pop culture. Through May 19. First Street Gallery, 526 W 26th St., 646-336-8053, www.firststreetgallery.net.

Diane Edison, “Black and White”Twelve white pencil on black paper portraits of members of the artist’s family, fellow artists and friends, all male. Through May 12.Sandy Winters, “In My Backyard”New Paintings. Artist reception: May 17, 6-8 pm. Through June 23. George Adams Gallery, 525 West 26th Street, 1st Fl., 212.564.8480, www.georgeadamsgallery.com.

Jonathan ElderfieldIn the “Chicago ONLY” series featured in this exhibition, “Elderfield discloses another city’s secrets lived in full public view,” says curator W.S. Di Piero. Through June 2. Cue Art Foundation, 511 W 25th St., 212-206-3583, www.cueartfoundation.org.

Foto PhrontiersPhotographers Nancy Burson, Sequoia Emmanuelle, Zena Grey, Eli Morgan, Dean Chamberlain, Dercik Ion and Andrew Zuckerman exhibit their artwork through May 19th. MicroCoSM Gallery, 542 W 27th St., 4th Fl., 212-595-8841, www.microcosmgallery.com.

Fresh Crop: Design EntrepreneursAn exhibition featuring socially and environmentally aware products developed by 19 students graduating from the School of Visual Arts’ MFA Design Department. Through May 19. Visual Arts Gallery, 601 W 26 St., 15th Fl., 212.592.2145.

Gernika / Guernica: Desde El Cielo Hasta El FondoThis multi-media exhibition by artist Anita Glesta features projection, installation, and documentary interviews that mark the 70th anniversary of the bombing of the Basque town in Spain, Gernika. By juxtaposing Picasso’s iconic Guernica with the footage of actual accounts of the bombing of that day, Glesta challenges the viewer to question fiction versus reality. Through May 12. White Box, 525 W 26th St., 212-714-2347, www.whiteboxny.org.

Andy Goldsworthy, “White Walls”The artist will cover the gallery’s walls with a smooth, white porcelain that will dry and crack over the course of the exhibition. Regeneration, presence and absence, and the passage of time—hallmarks of Goldsworthy’s work—are pervasive forces in what is his sixth exhibition at Galerie Lelong. May 8 – June 16. Artist reception: May 12, 6-8 p.m. 528 W 26th St., 212-315-0470, www.galerielelong.com.

George Grosz & Paul KleinschmidtPaintings by two German Expressionism masters. Through June 2. ACA Galleries, 529 W 20th St., 5th Fl., 212-206-8080, www.acagalleries.com.

Andreas GurskyThe artist’s fifth exhibition at Matthew Marks Gallery includes twelve large-scale photographs, both landscapes and interior views, made over the last three years. Featuring the largest photographs in the artist’s oeuvre to date, the new series “Boxenstopp” (Pit Stop) stems from the world of Formula One racing. Through June 30 at the 522 W 22nd St. location.Peter Fischli and David Weiss, “Equilibries”An exhibition of 80 photographs made in 1984 and 1987 by the collaborating duo. Through June 30. Matthew Marks Gallery, 522 W 22nd St., 212-243-0200, www.matthewmarks.com.

Pouran Jinchi, “Recitations”A trained calligrapher, Jinchi works within the formal conventions of Persian and Arabic script. For this solo show, she focuses on the Qoran, the oldest and most sacred book of Islam, and reconsiders the ways in which any text establishes a communicative relationship with its audience. Reception: May 17, 6-8 pm. Through June 23. M.Y. Art Prospect, 47 W 27th St., 2nd floor, 212-268-7132, www.myartprospects.com.

Jörg MadlenerIn “Sandstorm: The First Five Days of the War,” the painter makes direct reference to the current conflict in Iraq and focuses on the underlying psychological issues of the war and the way it is interpreted by the public. Through June 2. Brenda Taylor Gallery. 511 W 25th St. #401, 212-463-7166, www.brendataylorgallery.com.

Bob Markell & Erika StoneEtchings and monoprints by the former designer and producer and photographs by the German artist. Opening reception: May 17, 6-8 pm. Through June 16. Gallery 225, 225 W 14th St., 212-691-8156.

Gordon Matta-Clark & Rirkrit TiravanijaExhibition including one seminal work by each artist, both of which focus on the transformation of space in the area of 89 and 112 Greene Street in SoHo – Matta-Clark’s in 1972 and Tiravanija’s in 1992. Through May 19. David Zwirner, 519 W 19th St., 212-727-2070, www.davidzwirner.com.

Clive Murphy, “Scapes”The Irish artist’s first New York solo show features an inflatable bouncy castle in the gallery’s courtyard that invites guests to interact with both the work and one another. Through June 16. Magnan Projects, 317 10th Ave. (between 28 & 29 Sts.), 212.244.2344.

Erwin Olaf, “Grief”The third and final installment of a trilogy will feature narratives and portraits, mostly of women caught in private moments, by the Dutch photographer and filmmaker. Through June 2. Hasted Hunt Gallery, 529 W 20th St., 3rd Fl., 212-627-0006, www.hastedhunt.com.

Stuart O’Sullivan, “A Shared History”A series of photographs taken at homes in Pennsylvania and Vermont belonging to the family of the artist’s wife. The images of the homes’ interiors and landscapes become portraits of their inhabitants. Through July 13. Daniel Cooney Fine Art, 511 West 25th Street, #506, 212-255-8158, www.danielcooneyfineart.com.

Roxy Paine, “Three Works”Mad. Sq. Art, the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s free outdoor exhibition program, presents three stainless steel sculptures, “Conjoined,” “Defunct” and “Erratic,” all by the conceptual artist. On view May 15-Dec. 31. Free. Madison Square Park, 5th Ave. & 23rd St. For more information, call 212-538-4689 or visit www.madisonsquarepark.org.

People PicturesRicco Maresca, in collaboration with Chicago’s Carl Hammer Gallery, presents “The Art of the Conceptual Photograph: 1915-1920,” a collection of works by Arthur S. Mole and John D. Thomas. Through May 19. 529 W 20th St., 212-627-4819.

Antonio Petracca, “Pompeii Tagged”A series of work in which the artist explores the stereotyping of Italian Americans in popular media and expresses his fascination with the art and architecture of the ruined Roman city. Opening Reception: May 5, 6-8 p.m. Through June 9. Kim Foster Gallery, 529 W 20th St., 212-229-0044, www.kimfostergallery.com.

Charles RitchieSketchbooks and four drawings. Through May 26.Mequitta Ahuja, “Encounters”Works on paper about issues of personal and ethnic identity. Through June 2. BravinLee Programs, 526 W 26th St., #211, 212-462-4404, www.bravinlee.com.

Joseph A. Rosen and Martin KornfeldBlack and white photographs. Through May 5. Gallery 225, 225 W 14th St., 212-691-8156.

Anders Ruhwald“We float in space and cannot perceive in the new order,” an exhibition by this year’s Sotheby’s Award winner, features ceramics that evoke the intimacy and familiarity of utilitarian objects but resist the matrixes of traditional consumer society. Through May 31st. M.Y. Art Prospect, 47 W 27th St., 2nd floor, 212-268-7132, www.myartprospects.com.

Serious Fun: Real Issues at PlayAn exhibition of work by first-year MFA Design Department students, whose toy designs explore the fine line between play and social and political commentary. Curated by Kevin O’Callaghan. May 7–25. Reception: May 15, 6–8 pm. School of Visual Arts Gallery, 209 E 23rd St., 212.592.2145.

Cedric SmithVintage photographs about the disappearing black culture of the South. Through May 5. Dillon Gallery, 555 W 25th St., 212-727-8585, www.dillongallery.com.

Mark Shetabi, “The Ambassadors”An exhibition of new painting and sculpture that deal with the experience of being between cultures. (The artist was born in New York, lived in Tehran, Iran, for five years, and returned to the U.S. with his family on the eve of the Iranian revolution). Through May 26. Jeff Bailey Gallery, 511 W. 25th St., No. 207, 212.989.0156.

Linda Stojak, “Waking at Night”features personal paintings that deal with issues of the self, identity and the female body. Through May 29. Stephen Haller Gallery, 542 W 26th St., 212-741-7777, www.stephenhallergallery.com.

The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai LamaContemporary artists from around the globe — such as Marina Abramovic, Christo & Jeanne-Claude and Bill Viola — offer a wide range of works inspired by the Dalai Lama. Through Sep. 3. Lynn Davis, “Illumination”The result of the artist’s search for the greatest universal sites, both man-made and natural. Through Jul. 16. Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th Street. 212-620-5000. $10 adults/$7 seniors, students and artists. Closed on Tuesdays.

The Sims: In the Hands of ArtistsParsons The New School for Design presents an exhibition exploring the world of the Electronic Arts’ popular video game. Student work will range from machinima (using a game engine to produce animations or films), physical computing, interactive media, and three-dimensional printing to painting, drawing and even toy design. Through May 12. Free. Chelsea Art Museum, home of the Miotte Foundation, 556 W. 22nd St. at 11th Ave., 212-255-0719, www.chelseaartmuseum.org.

Samantha Thomas, “Multiplicities”New paintings through which the artist explores form and space. Through June 2. Mike Weiss Gallery, 520 W 24th St., 212-691-6899, www.mikeweissgallery.com.

Bill ViolaVideo works from “The Tristan Project,” the acclaimed production of Richard Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde.” A collaboration between the artist, Peter Sellars and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, “The Tristan Project” premiered at the Paris Opera in April 2005. The exhibition runs through May 15 at the James Cohan Gallery, 533 W 26th St., 212-714-9500, www.jamescohan.com.

Stephen WilkesTwo series of photographs, “China” and “Ellis Island,” will be on view through May 12. Through his “Ellis Island” series, the artist helped secure six million dollars in funding toward the restoration of the south side of the island. Clamp Art, 521-531 W 25th St., 646-230-0020, www.clampart.com.

Music

GlamourSemi Precious Weapons, New York City’s “garage glam rock heroes,” will perform at Rebel. May 12th at 11 p.m. Doors open at 9 pm. $10 (18+). 251 W 30th St. (corner of 8th Ave.), 212.695.2747, www.rebelnyc.com.

Music in ChelseaEvery Sunday at 4 p.m. Suggested donation $10 ($5 seniors and students). St. Peter’s Church, 346 W 20th St., 212-929-2390.

The Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old ChurchChurch Book Club discussion by Diana Butler Bass. Sundays at 10:30am. Chelsea Community Church, 1st floor Rectory Chapel, 346 W. 20th St. Need not be a member of the church to attend.

Whirled MusicThis series presents artists performing Jazz, Blues, New Soul, Bluegrass and more. Takes place nightly. No cover. Greenwich Village Bistro, 3 Carmine St., 212-206-9777.

Talks

Couples Counseling and Art TherapyExpert Tammy Nelson will lecture on Imago relationship therapy, a method that focuses on building trust in relationships by teaching communication skills that create safety. Learn how Imago therapy, combined with art therapy techniques, can help couples deal with difficult issues, including sexuality, infidelity and separation. May 16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. School of Visual Arts, 132 W 21st St., 3rd Fl. Free. Attendees must RSVP to 212.592.2610 or acockle@sva.edu.

Shifty Ground: Art, Technology and the ActivistJoin Eyebeam Resident Jill Magid and Eyebeam Alum The Yes Men, along with Tom Keenan and Shuddha Sengupta (RAQS Media Collective) in a panel discussion organized by Bidoun, a magazine about the arts and culture of the Middle East. This is the second event in the magazine’s Art & Politics Series. May 11 at 6 pm. Eyebeam, 540 W. 21 St. (between 10th and 11th Aves.) For more information, visit www.eyebeam.org or www.bidoun.com.

Theater

An Octopus Love StoryA political protest against the ban on same-sex marriage ignites an unlikely and heartbreaking romance in this Kids with Guns production. Written by Delaney Britt Brewer. May 4-20. Tickets: $18. Center Stage, NY, 48 W 21st St., 4th Fl. For reservations, call 212-352-3101 or visit www.theatermania.com.

Beyond TherapyNew York Deaf Theater presents a revival of the classic 1981 comedy by Christopher Durang (Adrift In Macao, Miss Witherspoon) about two mismatched singles who try to navigate a relationship despite the involvement of their crazy therapists. Directed by Garrett Zuercher and performed in American Sign Language. (Two voice actors will perform for non-deaf audiences.) Fri-Sun through May 20th. $25. To purchase tickets, call (212) 868-4444 or visit www.smarttix.com. Actors Theatre Workshop, 145 W 28th St., 3rd Fl.

Don GiovanniWolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera, sung in Italian with the Chelsea Chamber Orchestra, will be fully staged and costumed for four performances at St. Peter’s Church. May 16-19 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. To purchase, visit www.Theatermania.com or call 1-866-811-4111. 346 W 20th St., www.ChelseaOpera.org.

Candis Cayne1930s style dinner show with dance, song, voice and comedy. Mondays at 9 & 9:30pm. $30 prix fixe menu or free standing room at the bar. Aspen, 30 W. 22nd St., 212-645-5040.

Eugene IonescoBreak A Leg Productions presents Ionesco’s “absurdist” one-act comedies “The Bald Soprano” and “The Lesson” through May 20 at the Sanford Meisner Theatre, 164 11th Ave. (between 22nd & 23rd Sts.). Tickets: $18, (212) 352-3101, www.theatermania.com.

Tours

Contemporary Art Gallery ToursNew York Gallery Tours presents walking tours through the world’s center for contemporary art. Check top exhibits on the Best Exhibits tour or exhibits with a queer sensibility on the Gay and Lesbian tour. Tickets $20. Saturdays at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Check website for specific dates. Meet at 526 W. 26th St. 212-946-1548. www.nygallerytours.com.

The Historic Flatiron District90-minute walking tours through this vibrant neighborhood, featuring some of the City’s most notable buildings, including the New York Life Insurance building, the MetLife tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the Flatiron building. Sponsored by Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District. Every Sunday, 11 am – 12:30 pm, beginning May 6. Free. Meet in front of the William Seward statue on the southwest corner of Madison Square Park, at 23rd St. and Broadway.