Listings

Volume One, Issue 30, April 13 - 19, 2007

Listings

Dance

Ballet Memphispresents Julia Adam’s “The Awakening” & “A Curtain of Green,” Trey McIntyre’s “The Naughty Boy” plus ballet set to the music of Roy Orbison and Thaddeus Davis’ “Mercurial Balance.” Apr. 6-8. Tickets: $38.John Butler: An American MasterThe John Butler Foundation presents Richmond Ballet, artists of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Fugate/Bahiri BALLET/NY and guests Desmond Richardson and Tai Jimenez in a retrospective that celebrates Butler’s choreographic genius. Apr. 10-15. Tickets: $42. Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. For more information and to purchase tickets, call JoyceCharge at (212) 242-0800 or visit www.joyce.org.

John Jasperse Co.New York premiere of “Becky, Jody & John,” a portrait of dancers Becky Hilton, Jodi Melnick & John Jasperse. Apr. 6 & 7. Tickets: $15/$25. Dance Theater Workshop, 219 W 19th St., 212-924-0077.

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.

Exhibitions

$960,000+The second of two thesis exhibitions. Curated by independent curator João Ribas and featuring works by 16 MFA Fine Arts Department students. The title makes reference to the estimated value of the artists' graduate degrees combined with the market rental value of their studio spaces. Through Apr. 7. Visual Arts Gallery, 601 W 26 St., 15th Fl., 212.592.2145.

About Face An exhibition of paintings and drawings by MFA Fine Arts Department students Sarah Ferguson and Barry Hazard, using the human face as the primary compositional element. Through Apr. 14. SVA Gallery, 209 E 23 St., 212.592.2145.

Francis AceaD.B.A., Doing Business As, is the Cuban artist’s first New York solo exhibition and it features a range of black marker on canvas icons, such as the dollar sign and Mickey Mouse, a layer of approximately $1,000 - $1,500 worth of pennies covering the floor and a gold-plated TV antenna. Through Apr. 8. Magnan Emrich Contemporary, 505 West 28th St., 212.244.2344, www.magnanemrich.com.

Philip AkkermanBravin & Lee’s first exhibition to focus on the artist’s drawings. Featuring 42 pencil, watercolor and gouache drawings from 1985 to 2003. Through Apr. 21.Charles RitchieSketchbooks and four drawings. Through May 26. BravinLee Programs, 526 W 26th St., #211, 212-462-4404, wwwbravinlee.com.

Ryoko Aoki, “Ripples”The Japanese-born artist’s gossamer sketches in pencil and ink scrutinize both the natural environment and its inhabitants. Through Apr. 21. Nicole Klagsburn Gallery, 526 W 26th St., No. 213, 212-243-3335, www.nicoleklagsburn.com.

Andrea BelagNew oil paintings that reference architecture, light and shadow. Through Apr. 21. Mike Weiss Gallery, 520 W 24th St., 212-691-6899, www.mikeweissgallery.com.

Judy Chicago, “Setting the Table: Preparatory Work for The Dinner PartyAn exhibition that celebrates the permanent installation of “The Dinner Party” at the new Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum. Through Apr. 28. ACA Galleries, 529 W 20th St., 5th Fl., 212-206-8080, www.acagalleries.com.

Chuck Connelly, “East Oak Lake”New oil paintings that depict the “flesh and bones of domestic life.” Through Apr. 7. Dan Witz, “New Night Paintings”Images of everyday landmarks illuminated like theater stages. Artist reception: Apr. 12, 6-8 p.m. Through May 5. DFN Gallery, 10 Eleventh Ave., 212-334-3400, www.dfngallery.com.

Sara Crisp, “Recent Work”Explorations in mixed media, found objects and encaustic painting.Dusty BoyntonSuite of collargraphs and monoprints that have been reworked with gouache, reclaiming some of the artist’s raw painterliness. Through May 5. Denise Bibro Fine Art, 529 W 20th St., 4th Fl., 212-647-7030.

Current Visions: Inside Israel (Part 2)Celebrating the gallery’s anniversary and revisiting the theme of their inaugural exhibition, this show explores Israel’s landscape and focuses on aesthetic and artistic concerns. Through Apr. 28. Andrea Meislin Gallery, 26 W. 26th St. # 214, 212-627-2552, www.andreameislin.com.

Zhang Dali, “Chinese Offspring”Sculpture, painting and neon art — much of which has already been acquired by the Saatchi Collection — at the New York gallery’s second show. Through Apr. 10. Chinese Contemporary, 535 W. 24th St., 917-207-7668. www.chinesecontemporary.com.

Dangerous BeautyA new group show that investigates and challenges society’s ideal of beauty and the designer body created and supported by mass consumerism. Through Apr. 21. Chelsea Art Museum, home of the Miotte Foundation, 556 W. 22nd St. at 11th Ave., 212-255-0719, www.chelseaartmuseum.org.

Sam DurantDurant’s sculpture and drawings that examine aspects of myth and ritual in Joseph Beuys’ work are on view for the first time in the U.S. Through Apr. 28. Paula Cooper Gallery, 521 W 21st St. location.Julian LethbridgeNew paintings that draw on naturally recurring forms, while still maintaining a connection to the modernist grid. Through Apr. 21. Paula Cooper Gallery, 534 W 21st St., 212-255-1105, www.paulacoopergallery.com

Diane Edison, “Black and White”Pencil drawings on view through May 12. George Adams Gallery, 525 West 26th Street, 1st Fl., 212.564.8480, www.georgeadamsgallery.com.

Ron Ehrlich, “A Kind of Order”Applying 3-D techniques to painting, Ron Ehrlich creates rich, vigorous paintings in this exhibit dedicated to the late poet Stanley Kunitz. Through Apr. 10 at Stephen Haller Gallery, 524 W. 26th St., 212-741-7777, www.stephenhallergallery.com.

Maja Lisa EngelhardtThrough Apr. 14. Elizabeth Harris Gallery, 529 W. 20th St., 212-463-9666, www.eharrisgallery.com.

Maria Epes, “End of the Line Design”An exhibition of clothes worn by the artist, painted and decorated with images of body parts, bones and organs. Through Apr. 27. Ceres Gallery, 547 W 27th St., Ste. 201, 212-947-6100, www.ceresgallery.org.

John EvansLandscapes and seascapes. Through Apr. 7.Eric ZenerOil paintings of figures under water. Artist reception: Apr. 12, 6-8 p.m. Through May 5. Gallery Henoch, 555 W. 25th St., 917-305-0003, www.galleryhenoch.com.

Julie EvansPaintings by the American artist.Sally Gall, “Blossoms”A sensual interpretation of nature that combines impressive printing skills with a rigorous but romantic vision. Both through May 5. Julie Saul Gallery, 535 W 22nd St., 212-627-2410, www.saulgallery.com.

Bill FontanaSound artist presents the work Panoramic Echoes, a sculpture whose sounds will move, float and echo throughout Madison Square Park through May 1. Free. 5th Ave. btw. 23rd and 26th streets. For more information, visit www.madisonsaquarepark.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.

Susan Gamble & Michael Wenyon“Great Halls of Science” is the first viewing of the duo’s work since their holograms were on view at the Whitney over 15 years ago. Featuring photographs and holograms, the exhibition explores objects and architecture through the use of both science and art. Through Apr. 28. Magnan Projects, 317 10th Ave. (btw. 28 & 29), 212.244.2344.

Marietta GanapinPaper collages that are the expression of the artist’s spiritual connection to her favorite works of art. Through Apr. 21. McKenzie Fine Art, Inc., 511 W 25th St., 212-989-5467, www.mckenziefineart.com.

Carla Gannis, “Jezebel”Using appropriated iconography from classic film noir, pivotal events in Feminist history, surrealist dreams and pop culture as vehicles for her non-linear narratives, Gannis weaves the past, present and future in each of these large-scale new media works of art. Through Apr. 14. Claire Oliver, 513 W 26th St., 212-929-5949, www.claireoliver.com.

Andreas Gefeller, “Supervisions”Large color “ground-scape” photographs. Through Apr. 14. Hasted Hunt, 29 W. 20th St., 3rd floor, 212-627-0006.

Orly Genger, “Masspeak”A large-scale installation that occupies the entire gallery and is made of enough nylon climbing rope to surround the island of Manhattan twice. The work is an exploration of contradictory abstract dualities. Reception: Mar. 30, 6-8 p.m. Through May 5. Larissa Goldston Gallery, 530 W 25th St., 3rd Fl., 212-206-7887, www.larissagoldston.com.

Nan Goldin, “1972-74 and the Other Side, a Slide Installation”An exhibition of over forty early black & white and five color photographs made between 1972 and 1974. Through Apr. 14. 523 W 24th St. location.Darren AlmondNew work including a large-scale sculpture and a film. Through Apr. 14. 522 W 22nd St. location. Matthew Marks Gallery, 212-243-0200, www.matthewmarks.com.

Rima Grad, “Works on Paper”Collages and monoprints that address questions about memories and how these manifest themselves as we age. Reception: Apr. 14, 4-6 p.m. Apr. 10-28. Viridian Artists Inc., 530 W 25th St., #407, 212-414-4040, www.viridianartists.com.

Nam June PaikA combination of music, video, sculpture, performance, television broadcast and technological experimentation by the late pioneering video artist. Five major works will be on view through Apr. 21 and a performance in homage of Nam June Paik by Fluxus artist Larry Miller will take place on Apr. 14. James Cohan Gallery, 533 W 26th St., 212-714-9500, www.jamescohan.com.

Paul Kolker, “Knots and Dots”Paintings about our physical world as seen from afar (knots) and up-close (dots). Through Apr. Atelier Paul Kolker, 511 W 25th St., 212-367-7300.

Jasper Krabbé, “"The bed, the couch, the chair"A selection of new work on cardboard that focuses on memory. Through Apr. 21. Brenda Taylor Gallery. 511 W 25th St. #401. www.brendataylorgallery.com

Penny Kronegold, “Museum Translations”New paintings and drawings. Reception: Mar. 31, 3-5 p.m. Through Apr. 21. First Street Gallery, 526 W 26th St., 9th Fl./Rm. #915, 646-336-8053, www.firststreetgallery.net.

Ludovic Le Couster and Felix R. CidPhotographs. Through Apr. 15. Point of View Gallery, 638 W 28th St., 212-967-3936, www.pointofviewartgallery.com.

Carrie Levy, “Impaired”Eleven large-scale color photographs, each one including at least one nude figure under the direction of the artist – an historical reference to image making and the artist’s control over the subject. Through Apr. 28. Daniel Cooney Fine Art, 511 West 25th Street, #506, 212-255-8158, www.danielcooneyfineart.com.

Vera LutterLarge-scale unique photographs on view through Apr. 21.Walter de MariaTwo large-scale sculptures by the American artist: “13,14,15 Meter Rows” at the 24th St. location and “A Computer Which Will Solve Every Problem in the World/ 3-12 Polygon” at 522 W 21st St. Gagosian Gallery, 555 W 24th St., 212-741-1111, www.gagosian.com.

New Prints 2007/Spring: Selected by James SienaOne of a series of juried exhibitions featuring current prints made by artists at all stages of their careers. Through Apr. 21. International Print Center New York, 526 W 26th St., Rm. 824, 212-989-5090.

Notes on UtopiaMultimedia group exhibition eliciting a discourse on human attempts at establishing utopian foundations. Featuring work by Hans Richter, Jose Clemente Orozco and David Byrne, among others. Through Apr. 28. Maya Stendhal Gallery, 545 W 20th St., 212.366.1549, www.mayastendhalgallery.com.

One Seed in Four StagesA kinetic mechanical structure in the gallery’s 36th street windows by multi-media artist Mat Laibowitz. Through May 5. Exit Art, 475 Tenth Ave., 212 966 7745, www.exitart.org.

Open City: Tools for Public ActionArtists, protesters, pranksters, graffiti writers and hackers reclaim the public realm to offer a deeper look at the means and motivations of urban action and creativity. Through Apr. 14. Eyebeam, Art & Technology Center, 540 W 21st St., 212.937.6580 x233, www.eyebeam.org.

S.H.RazaSelected works by one of India's senior modern master artists. Through Apr. 28. RL Fine Arts, 39 W 19 St., Ste. 612, 212 645 6402, www.rlfinearts.com.

Michael RodriguezSprawling, intricate structures that reveal the artist’s new approach to drawing and painting. Through Apr. 21. Oliver Kamm/5BE Gallery, 621 W 27th St., 212-255-0979, www.5begallery.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. Reception: Apr. 12, 6-8 p.m. Through May 31st. M.Y. Art Prospect, 47 W 27th St., 2nd floor, 212-268-7132, www.myartprospects.com.

Michael Ryan, “Some Trees”Through Apr. 7.Cedric SmithColor photographs from the “Playing God” series. Reception: Apr. 12, 6-8 p.m. Through May 5. Dillon Gallery, 555 W 25th St., 212-727-8585, www.dillongallery.com.

Katia SantibañezNew paintings and drawings that quote the abstract essence of nature. Through Apr. 21. Morgan Lehman Gallery, 317 10th Ave. (btw. 28 & 29), 212-268-6699.

Emma Tapley, "Inversions, Reflections, and the Space in Between"Landscapes built on the four original elements (earth, air, fire and water).Denise Mickilowski, “Captures”Recent paintings that trick the mind through the use of the old “trompe l'oeil” technique. Both through Apr. 14. Fischbach Gallery, 210 11th Ave. at 25th St., 212.759.2345, www.fischbachgallery.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. Mongolia: Beyond Chinggis KhanCelebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Mongol empire in 1206, this exhibition features a selection of Mongolian sculptures, paintings, manuscripts and other ritual objects drawn from the museum’s collection. Through Apr. 16.Lynn Davis, “Illumination” The result of the artist’s search for the greatest universal sites, both man-made and natural. Apr. 6 – Jul. 16. Rubin Museum of Art, 150 West 17th Street. 212-620-5000. $10 adults/$7 seniors, students and artists. Closed on Tuesdays.

Triple X: Extended, Exploded, Extracted - Naoto Nakagawa, 1965-1975Curated by Eric C. Shiner and organized by Reiko Tomii. Through Apr. 7. This exhibition is complemented by “Scream of Nature: Recent Paintings by Naoto Nakagawa” at Ethan Cohen Fine Arts through April 14. WhiteBox, 525 W. 26th St. 212-714-2347, www.whiteboxny.org.

Rose Weinstock, “Loss and Memory”A solo exhibition of all new pastel works through Apr. 22. Blue Mountain Gallery, 530 W 25th St., 646-246-4730, www.bluemountaingallery.org.

Music

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.

Annie RossThe jazz legend continues her run of Tuesdays at the Metropolitan Room at Gotham, 7 p.m. 34 West 22nd St., 212-206-0440, www.metropolitainroom.com.

“The Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old Church”Church 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

Emotional Eating 101“Ever soothe a broken heart with a bag of M&M’s?” asks Peter Lappin, Holistic Health Counselor (VibrantLivingNYC.com). Get to the bottom of your cravings and gain control of emotional eating. Apr. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Pre-registration recommended. 39 W 14th St., rm. 507 (btw. 5th and 6th Aves), 917-355-1853.

Reinventing AllegoryA distinguished panel of scholars considers an age-old artistic device often used to circumvent censorship, in which images refer to something entirely different from what they depict. Featuring Richard Brilliant, professor in the Humanities in the Department of Art History and Archeology at Columbia University; Theresa Kelley, professor of English at the University of Wisconsin; and Michèle Cone, a faculty member at SVA. Tom Huhn, chair of the Art History Department at SVA, will be the respondent. Apr. 12 at 7 p.m. Free. School of Visual Arts, 209 E 23rd St., 3rd fl. amphitheater, 212.592.2010.

Networking with a heartSue Urda, founder and director of Powerful You, will discuss basic principles of networking though building relationships and connections. This group is designed for women to create lasting business and personal relationships and to assist other women in business and in life. Every 4th Mon. at the City Bakery, 18th St. (btw. 5th and 6th), 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. To RSVP and for more information, visit www.powerfulyou.com or call Barbara Freedgood at 212-645-7047.

Theater

3Graces Theater Co.Heather McDonald's “Dream of a Common Language” is about a husband and wife living and painting in 1874 Paris. Through Apr. 6. Tickets $20. Hudson Guild Theater, 441 West 26th St. For tickets, visit www.ticketcentral.com or call 212-279-4200. For more information, visit www.ThreeGracesTheater.org.

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

ChickenA “devilish comedy” about a father-to-be who, in an effort to gather some money, takes in a rooster to train for an illegal cockfight. Written by Mike Batistick and directed by Nick Sandow, this world premiere will be playing Apr. 6, 7 at 8 p.m. $35. Studio Dante, 257 W 29th St., 212-505-2900. For more information, visit www.studiodante.com.

Defender of the FaithThe American premiere of Stuart Carolan’s thriller set in 1980’s Northern Ireland. Directed by Ciarán O’Reilly. Through Apr. 22nd. Irish Repertory Theater, 132 West 22nd St., 212-727-2737.

Just Kick It Till It BreaksThe works in this exhibition address the “political” indirectly through allegorical approaches and contextual displacements. Curated by Debra Singer and Matthew Lyons. Through Apr. 28. The Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St., 212-255-5793, www.thekitchen.org.

Men of SteelA tale of infinite power and ultimate sacrifice presented by the Vampire Cowboys Theater Company. Written by Qui Nguyen and directed by Robert Ross Parker. Through Apr. 8. Thursdays through Sundays at 8 p.m. Tickets $18. Center Stage, NY, 48 W 21st St. For reservations, call 212-352-3101 or visit www.theatermania.com.

Stone and MaguffinStone Soup Theatre Arts presents a night of puppetry and political farce in two one-acts: Stone by Edward Bond and The Maguffin by Adam Hunault. Apr. 6-28, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. Actor's Theatre Workshop, 145 W 28th St., 3rd fl., 212-947-1386, www.actorstheatreworkshop.com. For tickets, call 212.352.3101 or visit 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.

Chelsea Now ListingsListings are free and accepted until two weeks before the event is to be published. In order to be considered for inclusion, please mail complete information to Nicole Davis at 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013-1548 or email nicole@communitymediallc.com. Use Listings as the subject line. Questions, call 646-452-2507.