Emmy-nominated choreographer Jeremy McQueen encountered a photograph by Richard Ross at the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. Deeply moved by Ross’ work documenting the treatment of young people housed in the criminal justice system, McQueen sought out the expertise of social justice advocates and began crafting his groundbreaking new ballet and four-part […]
Katie Ruiz. Back to the Source, Into the Ether, 2019. Oil on canvas Join the Latin American Art Council of The San Diego Museum of Art for a virtual panel discussion featuring creative experts of contemporary art to discuss, “How Art Provides a Conversation for Healing.” Under the climate of COVID-19, artists will not only […]
TAIKO PROJECT Watch the ceremonial start to the 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival as performers from Japan and DC bring to your living room a celebration of the season with artistry and spectacle. Co-presented with The Japan Foundation. The Opening Ceremony Co-Host is Kristi Yamaguchi. Athlete, artist, wife, mother, philanthropist—in each of these things Kristi […]
March is a time for awakenings or something, right? Are we supposed to have a spring in our step? Are things really getting better? Do you have a nice big set of chompers? Are you just tired of being told to smile? This exact theme had to be scrapped last year due to the pandemic […]
Composer Andrés Martín Camarada’s UNSTOPPABLE 20-21 Season continues with the world premier of Andres Martin’s trio for flute, violin, and bass. This concert embraces the passion of artists who can’t—and […]
Set in contemporary Harlem, in what could be a prelude to Shakespeare’s Othello, Djanet Sear’s Harlem Duet recounts the story of Othello and his first wife, Billie (before Desdemona). Their history is told […]
Dances to Strings Collaborators: Choreographer: Rebecca Margolick & Musician: Pete Polansky This spring LITVAKdance presents solos and duets by guest choreographers Maile Okamura and Rebecca Margolick & company dancers alongside 7 solo musicians. The music is a diverse array of sounds from Bach to contemporary classical compositions, Irish fiddle, Klezmer and Improvisational Jazz piano. Works […]
Pianist Eric Reed The monthly series of Jazz at the Athenaeum STREAMING LIVE! continues with four concerts this spring, each featuring longtime favorite artists from the Athenaeum Jazz series. The […]
David Israel Reynoso Photo Courtesy of The New Children’s Museum What if a children’s museum could be seen as one never-ending playable show? Artist-in-residence David Israel Reynoso joins Museum Director […]
ArtFutura has established itself as one of the most important international events dedicated to Digital Art, Virtual Reality and Computer Networks. Since the 1990s it has been bringing together artists, academics, students and audiences to experience cutting edge New Media Arts. This year, the festival will take place entirely online. It will be presented over […]
On the occasion of the centenary of Cuban dancer, choreographer, and artistic director Alicia Alonso, three luminaries from the dance community gather to share their perspectives on the complex and profound legacy of Alonso in her native Cuba and beyond. From her meteoric rise to fame as an understudy wowing American Ballet Theatre audiences as […]
Photo: EIONA Designs Fashion Week San Diego’s Signature annual event, Spring Showcase is back. Join fellow fashionistas and the largest and longest-standing fashion week on the west coast for a night of fashion and spirits. Tune in to see the fashion trends from global designers who will give you a sneak peek of their original designs and fashion flare. […]
