Listings

Volume Number 1 Issue Number 12 / December 15 - 21, 2006

Listings

Courtesy SVA Gallery

A prolific career After completing coursework at the School of Visual arts in 1960, Jack Endewelt was appointed to the faculty, where he worked until 1999. Throughout, he was a prolific illustrator for books and magazines such as Atlantic Monthly, and his work was exhibited in New York and Nevada, where he moved after he retired. “In Memoriam, 1935-2006” features 40 of his watercolors, drawings, and oil paintings, like “Joan Crawford,” above. Dec. 16 - Jan. 20. Reception is Mon., Dec. 18 from 6-8pm. SVA Gallery, 209 East 23rd St., 212-592-2145.

Courtesy Margaret Thatcher Projects

Land, Ho! Six artists explore landscape imagery in Margaret Thatcher Project’s current group show, “Landscape Re-Imagined.” Working within a variety of mediums, such as Raymond Saá’s semi-abstract floral imagery on charcoal, which references his childhood in Miami, or Sebastian Lemm’s digitally-processed C-prints like “Lapse 2” (2004), above, each riffs upon historical notions of landscape using their own particular methods and ideas. 511 W. 25th St., 212-675-0222, thatcherprojects.com.

EPHEMERAL LIGHT Alexander Purves uses watercolors to capture the transient quality of light seen through the direct observation of nature. Exhibit continues thru Dec. 30. BLUE MOUNTAIN GALLERY, 530 W. 25th St., 4th floor. 646-486-4730. www.bluemountaingallery.org. Pictured above is “Brambles in the Snow,” 2006.

WORKS ON PAPER “The Way of All Flesh” is a group exhibition of works on paper dedicated to the memory of Michael J. Freed (1959-2006). Opening reception is Fri., Nov. 17 from 6-8pm. Continues thru Dec. 23. BravinLee, 526 W. 26th St., Suite 211. 212-462-4404. www.bravinlee.com. Pictured above is “Untitled (Curtain of Death)” by Bhakti Baxter.

Exhibitions

A CAPTURED MOMENT “New Works” by Per Fronth feature newborns, children and rich women in white dresses emphasizing the artist’s interest in the continuity of a human tribe. Fronth is also a photojournalist and uses photographic images as the foundation for his canvases. Continues thru Dec. 16. DILLON GALLERY, 555 W. 25th St. 212-727-8585. www.dillongallery.com.

A GLIMPSE INTO ANCIENT EGYPT John Ransom Phillips depicts his impression of the Egyptian civil servant Ay (1300 B.C.) in a series of watercolor and oil paintings entitled “Egypt: Past Lives and Appropriations.” Continues thru Nov. 25. Heidi Cho Gallery, 522 W. 23rd St. www.johnransomphillips.com. Pictured above is “Pharonic Self-Love,” 2006.

ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St., bet Clinton & Suffolk Sts.; 212-254-3697; www.abcnorio.org: REMEMBERING WHAT CARE FORGOT, A two part exhibition celebrating New Orleans culture and revival. Part 2 takes place thru Nov. 30. Film screening of “A Corner of Her Eye” by Konrad Aderer and “All on a Mardi Gras Day” by Royce Osborn & Jerry Brock on Fri., Nov. 17 at 8pm.

A.I.R. Gallery, 511 W. 25th St., 212-255-6651, www.airnyc.org: View drawings and clay works by gallery founder Louise Kramer. Dec. 5 - Jan. 6. Opening reception is Sat., Dec. 9 from 6-8pm.

Andrea Meislin Gallery, 526 W. 26th St, #214, 212-627-2552, www.andreameislin.com: LEORA LAOR, Works by the Israeli photographer showing her unique vision and techniques are displayed in the exhibition “Wanderland # 2.” Continues thru Nov. 22.

Andrew Edlin Gallery, 529 W. 20th St., 212-206-9723, www.edlingallery.com: HENRY DARGER: THE VIVIAN GIRLS EMERGE, View significant works not before seen in the United States by the self-taught visionary often regarded as the greatest “outsider artist.” Continues thru Dec. 23.

Anton Kern Gallery, 532 W. 20th St., 212-367-9663, www.antonkerngallery.com: JOHN BOCK, “Mit Schisslaveng” consists of a film installation as well as a collection of sculptures installed on the roof of the gallery accessible by a spiral staircase. Continues thru Nov. 25.

Barnes & Noble, 675 6th Ave. at 21st St., next to the cafe, 212-727-1227: EVY WILLIAMS, View paintings by the NYC artist. Thru Nov. 30.

Blue Mountain Gallery, 530 W. 25th St., bet 10th & 11th Aves., 4th floor, 646-486-4730, www.bluemountaingallery.org: REFLECTIONS OF SUMMER, View monotypes and paintings by Helene K. Manzo. Thru Nov. 25.

Chelsea Art Museum, Miotte Foundation, 556 W. 22nd St. at 11th Ave., 212-255-0719, www.chelseaartmuseum.org: JEAN MIOTTE - SPIRIT OF DEFIANCE, Exhibit celebrates the artist’s 80th birthday. View the diverse span of the artist’s work from his early figurative works to abstraction to minimal black and white works. Thru Nov. 18. MARIA FERNANDA CARDOSO, View works as part of the exhibition “Death Becomes Her.” Continues thru Dec. 9. “THE FOOD SHOW: The Hungry Eye” is a group exhibition focusing on contemporary society’s preoccupation with food as something we need, crave, try to do without and fear. View works by Betty Bee, Janet Fish, Ted Mineo, Will Cotton and others. Continues thru Feb. 24. $6, $3 students & seniors.

Daniel Cooney Fine Art, 511 W. 25th St., #506; 212-255-8158: ECOTOPIA, International Center of Photography 2006 Triennial. Thru Jan. 7. INDECENT EXPOSURE, Featuring works by Charles H. Traub from 1980-1982. Continues thru Jan. 6.

Denise Bibro Fine Art, 529 W. 20th St., 4th floor, 212-647-7030: NORA CHAVOOSHIAN, “My Glass House” features new sculptures focusing on the materiality and surface familiar in the artist’s work with cast bronze. Continues thru Nov. 25. DENNIS TREMALIO, The Amsterdam-based, American painter creates sequences of marks and erasures on his canvasses and then adds collage elements from found photography, magazine cutouts and his own original photography. Continues thru Nov. 25.

DietzSpace, 429 Greenwich St: VISIBLE PROOFS, Works by Nathaniel Lieb. Sand skeletons, glass flowers and tissue paper fish combine into an iconic, poetic, strange and beautiful synthesis. Continues thru Dec. 3.

First Street Gallery, 526 W. 26th St., Suite 915, 646-336-8053, www.firststreetgallery.net: IN THE STUDIO/WOODSTOCK, Features recent paintings by Mari Lyons celebrating the things and the relationship among things in her country studio. Continues thru Dec. 2.

Fischbach Gallery, 210 11th Ave. at 25th St., 212-759-2345: WATERWAY & DRIFT, Fredericka Foster’s “Waterway” and Gaines Peyton’s “Drift” will be on exhibition. Continues thru Dec. 16.

Gagosian Gallery, 522 W. 21st St., 212-741-1717 & 555 W. 24th St., 212-741-1111: ANDY WARHOL, “Cast a Cold Eye: The Late Works of Andy Warhol,” View works from the last 18 years of the artist’s life including masterpieces that have rarely or never been seen in New York. Continues thru Dec. 22. Exhibit takes places in all of the galleries at 555 W. 24th St. and in a new gallery at 522 W. 21st St.

Gallery Henoch, 555 W. 25th St., 917-305-0003, www.galleryhenoch.com: RECENT PAINTINGS, Olga Antonova portrays intimate objects that become a memorial to another time period. Continues thru Dec. 9.

Grey Art Gallery, NYU, 100 Washington Square East, 212-998-6780, www.nyu.edu/greyart: MOVING PICTURES: American Art and Early Film, 1880-1910, Exhibit explores the links, both deliberate and coincidental, between the earliest movies and other American visual art forms. Thru Dec. 9.

Hamilton Fish Park Branch, New York Public Library, 145 E. Houston St., 212-673-2290: IF YOU CAN FIND ME: IMAGES & WORDS ON IDENTITY, Featuring works by NYC public school students along with works by local artists. Continues thru Dec. 1.

Hasted Hunt, 529 W. 20th St., 3rd floor, 212-627-0006, www.hastedhunt.com: ELIOT PORTER: COLOR, Features vintage dye transfer landscape photographs. BOHNCHANG KOO: VESSEL, Features new color photographs by one of the best-known contemporary photographers in South Korea. Both shows continue thru Nov. 18.

Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion, One W. 4th St., 212-824-2205: TAMAR HIRSCHL - CULTURAL ALARM, A fine art exhibition that alerts viewers to the dangers of human and environmental destruction drawing from the artist’s memories of war and displacement in Croatia and Israel. Continues thru Jan. 30. THE EYE OF THE COLLECTOR, The Jewish Vision of Sigmund R. Balka. View over 200 works by a variety of Jewish artists. Continues thru Jan. 30.

Heidi Cho Gallery, 522 W. 23rd St.: JOHN RANSOM PHILLIPS, Egypt - Past Lives and Appropriations. Thru Nov. 25.

International Print Center New York, 526 W. 26th St., #824, 212-989-5090: GRAPHIC REALITY, Works by various artists examine “Mexican Printmaking Today.” Continues thru Dec. 20.

MCCNY Spiritual Center, 446 W. 36th St., bet 9th & 10th Aves.: NUIT DE LA GALERIE, View works by 13 artists including Math-You, Susannah Monty, Lucky Stephen Michaels, John McGee and others. Enjoy an open wine bar, hors d’oeuvres and a live performance by Shimmerplanet. Wed., Nov. 29 from 4-9pm. 25% of proceeds benefit the services of MCCNY.

MonkDogz Urban Art, 547 W. 27th St., bet 10th & 11th Aves., 212-216-0030, www.monkdogz.com: SKY DANCER, View works by April Bending, Drew Cooke, Claudia Cohen, Henry Dancer and more. Continues thru Nov. 25. FOREPLAY, The Art of Stimulation featuring works by Laura Ann Jacobs, Rene Capone, Ai Ohkawara and others. Nov. 30 - Dec. 23.

M.Y. Art Prospects, 547 W. 27th St., 2nd floor, 212-268-7132, www.myartprospects.com: EMI ANRAKUJI, E-A-S-E features 500 photographs by the Tokyo-based photographer. She creates quietly provocative images of self-indulgence and social taboos. Thru Nov. 18.

Noho Gallery, 530 W. 25th St., 4th floor, 212-367-7063: JEANNE LYONS BUTLER, “White Rain” features large scale works that deliver simplicity through complex layers. Continues thru Nov. 25.

Orley & Shabahang, 520 W. 23rd St., 646-383-7511: DARIEN RAINFOREST BASKETS, View “The World’s Finest Darien Rainforest Wounaan Baskets” collected by Geoff Orley from the remote rainforest villages where the most esteemed artists live. Thru Nov. 30.

Paula Barr Chelsea, West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 W. 26th St., #9G, 212-691-9482, www.paulabarr.com: DEBRA SAMITZ, “Resurrection: The Reinvention of Rubbish in Sculptural Collage” features mixed media works. Thru Nov. 18. ANNIE SHAVER CRANDELL, “Living Well is the Best Revenge” features paintings. Opening reception is Thurs., Nov. 30 from 6-8pm. Continues thru Dec. 3. PAULA BARR, “Paintings & Photography.” Dec. 7-23. Opening reception is Sat., Dec. 9 from 2-5pm.

Paul Kasmin Gallery, 212-563-4474: SCULPTURE, Works by Claude and Francois Xavier Lalanne. Thru Jan. 13. Takes place at 293 10th Ave. & 511 W. 27th St.

Paul Sharpe Contemporary Art, 525 W. 29th St., 646-613-1252, www.paulsharpegallery.com: ROBERT APPLETON, “Another Green World” features the spiritual, psychological and metaphysical in a human context. Thru Dec. 16.

Peter Blum Chelsea, Blumarts Inc., 526 W. 29th St., 212-244-6055, www.peterblumgallery.com: KIMSOOJA, A Wind Woman. Work engages contemporary painting and a Buddhist understanding of the world. Continues thru Jan. 13.

Pleiades Gallery, 530 W. 25th St., 4th floor, 646-230-0056: APPLE OF MY EYE II, Features batik paintings by Lenore Fiore Mills. Paintings are created using melted wax and dye in alternating layers. Thru Nov. 25.

Pratt Manhattan Gallery, 144 W. 14th St. 2nd floor: EVA ZEISEL AT 100: A Lifetime of Masterwork in Design, View nearly 100 original ceramic works and celebrate the artist’s 100th birthday on Nov. 13. Continues thru Nov. 18.

Prince Street Gallery, 530 W. 25th St., 4th floor, 646-230-0246, www.PrinceStreetGallery.com, www.EllenPiccolo.com: ELLEN PICCOLO, View works as part of the exhibition “Working the Waterfront.” Thru Nov. 25.

Rhonda Schaller Studio, 547 W. 27th St., Suite 529, bet 10th & 11th Aves., 212-967-1338, www.RhondaSchallerChelsea.com: JOHANNA GILLMAN, “Whispers” is a collection of collages and paintings addressing ideas of identity, memory and dance. Thru Dec. 2.

School of Visual Arts, 209 E. 23rd St., www.sva.edu: BEING THERE, An exhibition of works by 13 artists specializing in drawing on location. Nov. 27 - Dec. 16. SVA is one of few art schools to actively train artists to draw on location.

Spaced: Gallery of Architecture, 31 W. 26th St., 6th floor, 212-213-1720: IN THE LAP OF THE LANDSCAPE, A collection of images drawn over 200 years that portrays a range of structures and objects in pastoral and urban settings. Continues thru Dec.

Stephen Haller Gallery, 542 W. 26th St., bet 10th & 11th Aves., 212-741-7777, www.stephenhallergallery.com: MICHEL ALEXIS, “Epigrams” is a collection of paintings inscribed and carved through gesso-soaked paper on canvas revealing colors and materials in the area below. Thru Nov. Dec. 12.

Steven Kasher Gallery, 521 W. 23rd St., 2nd floor, 212-966-3978, www.stevenkasher.com: VINTAGE PRINTS, View vintage photographs of artists and writers by Fred W. McDarrah. Continues thru Jan. 6. `

Viridian Artists, Inc., 530 W. 25th St., bet 10th & 11th Aves., 4th floor; 212-414-4040: NATURESCAPES, Paintings and photographs by Phyllis Smith inspired by her enthusiasm for nature. This is the first time the artist has exhibited her photography in conjunction with her paintings. Thru Nov. 25. AL PIERCE, “People, Places and Things” featuring the winner of the 17th National Juried Exhibition. Nov. 28 - Dec. 16. Opening reception is Sat., Dec. 2 from 4-6pm.

Viromare Gallery, 547 W. 27th St.: LELLO ESPOSITO, Referred to as a cult artist because of his investigation of archetypes and the symbols of the city of Naples, sculptor and painter Lello Esposito will show a variety of works. Currently on view.

Visual Arts Museum, 209 E. 23rd St., 212-592-2010, www.sva.edu: JULES FEIFFER, View a retrospective of works spanning the 50 years of Feiffer’s career with early works on paper, cartoon strips, watercolors and posters from his film and stage productions. Continues thru Dec. 2.

Family

Kids ‘N Comedy, Stand-up comedy created and performed by kids ages 11-17. Sun., Nov. 19 & Dec. 10 at 2pm. GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB, 208 W. 23rd St. Reservations are required. 212-877-6115. $15, plus one drink minimum. Ages 9+.

Teens ‘N Comedy Shows, A show for teens by teens. Aspiring young comedians will present original material. Fri., Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at 6pm. Must be at least 14 to attend. Teens only, no parents. $12 plus 1 soda purchase minimum. Vintage Lounge, GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB, 208 W. 23rd St.

Music

Amato Opera, 319 Bowery, corner of 2nd St., 212-228-8200, www.amato.org: RIGOLETTO, In Italian by Verdi. Fridays, Saturday & Sundays, Thru Nov. 26. Tickets are $35, $28 students, children & seniors.

Greenwich Village Bistro, 13 Carmine St.; 212-206-9777: WHIRLED MUSIC, Series presents artists performing Jazz, Blues, New Soul, Bluegrass and more. Takes place nightly. No cover.

Repertorio Espagnol, 138 E. 27th St., 212-225-9920: GARDEL: THE MUSICAL, A dance/music show about the life of Argentine singer Carlos Gardel, “The King of Tango.” Currently showing. $25-55.

Third Street Music School Settlement, 235 E. 11th St.; 212-777-3240: FACULTY ARTIST SERIES, Fridays at 7:30pm. Free admission.

Lectures & Readings

Artists on Artists Lecture Series, Hear a lecture by Zoe Leonard on the art of Agnes Martin. Mon., Dec. 4 at 6:30pm. DIA ART FOUNDATION, 548 W. 22nd St. $6, $3 members, students & seniors. 212-989-5566. www.diaart.org.

Celebrating the Renegade Press, Readings by Cris Cheek, L.A. Howe, Keith Tuma and others. There will also be music by Jason Zeh and wine, cheese and crackers. Thurs., Dec. 7 at 6pm. ACA GALLERIES, 529 W. 20th St., 5th floor. Free.

Church Book Club, Discuss “The Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old Church” 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.

Express Your Insights Open Mic, Express your insights into the important social and political issues of our time through poetry, song or original writings. Sat., Nov. 18 from 6-8pm. THE ACTORS THEATRE WORKSHOP, 145 W. 28th St., 3rd floor. Reserve a 3 minute spot by calling 212-947-1386 x0. An open house will take place from 4-6pm with information on programs and classes. www.actorstheatreworkshop.com.

Theater

Almost Made, Play by Queens’ native Louie Liberti is a tribute to his father. It follows Liberti as a teen working with his father through his downward spiral into drugs and depression. Continues thru Nov. 26, Thurs. - Sat. at 8pm and Sun. at 3pm. URBAN STAGES, 259 W. 30th St. $35. 212-868-4444. www.smarttix.com.

The Atheist, A dark comedy about a journalist’s relentless quest for fame. A good story always prevails, regardless of the cost. Previews begin Nov. 24. Continues thru Dec. 23. Shows are Tues. - Sat. at 8pm and Sun. at 3pm. CENTER STAGE, NY, 48 W. 21st St., bet 5th & 6th Aves. $45. 212-868-4444. www.smarttix.com.

Candis Cayne, A 1930s 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.

Dear Diary, Elizabeth Laime plays Betty Beasley, your new resident assistant who guides you through the ins and outs of dorm life. Wed., Nov. 22 & 29 at 8pm. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE THEATRE, 307 W. 26th St., bet 8th & 9th Aves. $5. 212-366-9176. www.ucbtheatre.com.

Holiday on the Hudson, 10th annual holiday performance featuring the ice skating talent of children from Sky Rink Skating School and Sky’s Rink’s competitive skaters. Fri., Dec. 8 at 7pm. Get free tickets, limit 2 per person, beginning Fri., Nov. 24. SKY RINK, Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, enter at 23rd St. & the Hudson River. 212-336-6100. New unwrapped toys are being collected for Toys for Tots.

The Marriage Bed, The Love story of Jeni and Val who have been living together for 7 wonderful years when Great Britain passes a Parliamentary Bill legalizing same-sex Civil Unions. Now the two must decide if they should marry, or not. Continues thru Nov. 19, Wed. - Sat. at 8pm and Sun. at 5pm. SANFORD MEISNER THEATER, 164 11th Ave., bet 22nd & 23rd Sts. $30. 212-352-3101. www.TheaterMania.com.

Ruddigore, It’s Halloween in December with Gilbert & Sullivan’s musical melodrama with ghosts, ghouls and more. Performed by the Village Light Opera Group. Sat., Dec. 2 & Fri., Dec. 8 at 8pm; Sun., Dec. 3 & 10 and Sat., Dec. 9 at 2pm. FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Haft Auditorium, 7th Ave. at 27th St. $20-40. 212-352-3101. www.theatermania.com.

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