Do you enjoy the music of The Smiths? I sure do. I was very fortunate to see them live at least a few times in the early ’80s and, during my Rock Journalist days, interviewing Smiths’ guitarist Johnny Marrwas a highlight of my career!
I apologize in advance for not making it to Tony Oursler’s mAcHiNe E.L.F. exhibit at Lehmann Maupin Gallery until March 24th, the day before it closed. If you didn’t see it, and you’re reading this now, I’m afraid you’re going to have to live through me. In this review I am focusing solely on the video installation portion of the exhibit, the Crystal Forest — a mesmerizing multimedia head trip that liberates video from a traditional two-dimensional format and brings it into the realm of sculpture to create a truly immersive experience. Seriously, it was just insane. Continue reading Tony Oursler’s mAcHiNe E.L.F. Installation at Lehmann Maupin→
One of my favorite annual traditions that kind of launches the arrival of spring for me is treating myself to the Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Even if it’s super cold out, or snowing or whatever, the Metro-north train station ($10 round trip from Grand Central) is directly across the street, and the show is inside the gorgeous End A. Haupt Conservatory building, so you cannot even use bad weather as an excuse to not go, unless you are a total pussy. Because, look at this:
Namaste Global is excited to present a Dhamaka event, Concert for Cause, to be held in Livingston, NJ on March 25th in support of various neighborhood charities. The evening’s featured musical entertainment is Palmer Drive Melodies, a powerful emerging Desiband. Under the direction of Srini Salandra, Palmer Drive Melodies will showcase an unforgettable evening of melodious desi music, accompanied by an engaging stage presentation for a fun and fully-immersive experience in India culture. Continue reading Enjoy an Evening of Desi Music and Indian Culture with Concert for Cause→