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George Hurrell, David Soul, 1982, silver gelatin
print. |
1
Saturday
Hurrell’s Men
A photography show: the iconic work of photographer
George Hurrell, who captured cinema’s
stars in sensuous, sophisticated and stylized photographs.
Hudson River Museum
Yonkers, NY
914.963.4550; www.hrm.org |
44th
Annual Armonk Outdoor
Art Show
More than 180 juried artists in seven mediums, as
well as fine crafts. Through October 2.
Business Park Drive
Armonk, NY
www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org |
7
Friday
Slavery in New York
The New York Historical Society presents
a major exhibition that explores the vital role of
slavery in making New York the wealthiest city in
the world. Through March 5, 2006.
New York Historical Society
NYC
212.873.3400; www.nyhistory.org |
8
Saturday
Stamford Symphony
The opening concert of the season features light Russian
classics such as Stravinsky’s Firebird
and welcomes new music director Eckart Preu.
Stamford Center for the Arts Palace Theatre
Stamford, CT
203.325.4466; www.stamfordsymphony.org |
11
Tuesday
Joshua Bell and Frederic Chiu: The Genius
of Mozart
Renowned violinist Joshua Bell and
virtuoso pianist Frederic Chiu come
together for a discussion and performance of Mozart.
Presented by the Westport Arts Center
and Westport Public Library.
Saugatuck School
Westport, CT
203.291.4809; www.westportartscenter.org |
12
Wednesday
Memling’s Portraits
This is the only U.S. venue for this exhibition of
paintings by Renaissance master artist Hans
Memling. Through December 31.
The Frick Collection
NYC
212.288.0700; www.frick.org |
 14
Friday
Hurricane Aimee
With book and lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford
and music by David Pomeranz, David Friedman
and Gifford, this new musical tells the compelling
true story of feminist and
religious leader Aimee Semple McPherson.
Through October 23.
White Plains Performing Arts Center
White Plains, NY
888.977.2250; www.wppac.com |
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15
Saturday
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
This premier chamber music ensemble presents works
by Poulenc, Franck
and Brahms.
Quick Center for the Arts
Fairfield, CT
203.254.4010; www.quickcenter.com |
18
Tuesday
Vincent van Gogh: The Drawings
The artist’s decade-long achievement as a draftsman
will be traced in the first major American retrospective
devoted to his drawings. The selection will feature
approximately 110 of his finest works in pen and ink,
graphite, chalk, charcoal and watercolor along with
a group of related paintings. Through December 31.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
NYC
212.535.7710; www.metmuseum.org |
19
Wednesday
Cecilia Bartoli
Cecilia Bartoli.
The great mezzo-soprano is accompanied by the Orchestra
La Scintilla of Zürich Opera in a program of
Handel, Scarlatti and Caldara.
Carnegie Hall Isaac Stern Auditorium
NYC
212.247.7800; www.carnegiehall.org |
22
Saturday
Flowers by Redouté, Artist for an Empire
This exhibition features the magnificent botanical
drawings of Pierre-Joseph Redouté,
known as the Raphael of botanical illustration. Through
January 22, 2006.
The New York Botanical Garden, LuEsther T. Mertz Library
Bronx, NY
718.817.8700; www.nybg.org |
27
Thursday
The Odd Couple
Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick
return to Broadway in Neil Simon’s
classic comedy.
Brooks Atkinson Theatre
NYC
212.307.4100; www.ticketmaster.com |
29
Saturday
Hank Jones and Barry Harris
Jazz Forum Arts presents these jazz
piano greats. Shows at 7:30 and 9:30 pm.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Allen Room
NYC
914.631.1000; www.jazzforumarts.org |
30
Sunday
Beyond the Visible: The Art of Odilon Redon
This show highlights MOMA’s important collection
of the French Symbolist artist. Through January 23,
2006.
Museum of Modern Art
NYC
212.708.9400; www.moma.org |
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