Volume One, Issue 16, January 12 - 18, 2007
Chelsea: arts&lifestyles”
The A-List
Fri 1.12
He’s Got the Beat
Panama native Billy Cobham has played and recorded with hundreds of top musicians, including Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Larry Coryell, and Horace Silver; and is famous for his explosive moves on the drums. This Friday promises to be an intimate night with his String Quartet, including Victor Bailey, Sylvan Luc and Didier Lockwood. 8 and 10:30pm.General Admission $35.The Cutting Room, 19 W. 24th St., bet. 5th and 6th Aves, (212-691-1900; thecuttingroomnyc.com).
Sat 1.13
Collective Collage
“America for Sale,” a group show protesting corporate greed and consumption, includes collages and 3-D sculptures by Tom Otterness, Seth Tobocman, Ellen Levin, Sam Sebren, Christy Rupp, and Peter Quinn. Visitors are invited to collage words and images onto a 26-foot wall with their own interpretation of the concept. Jan.13-Mar. 3 Thurs.-Sat. 12-6pm. Reception Jan. 13 at 5pm. Protest Space, 511 W.20th St. Ground Fl., 646-734-4771.
Sun 1.14
Robert Wilson HD
Paula Cooper Gallery presents a solo exhibit of celebrated theater director and artist Robert Wilson’s video portraits of artists, musicians, actors (like “Winona Ryder,” 2004, left) and other personalities on high-definition flat screens. Paula Cooper Gallery, Jan.13-Feb. 3, Paula Cooper Gallery, 534 W. 21st St., 212-255-1105.
Thurs 1.18
Winter Dance
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet kicks off their winter season with a trio of premieres, including “Symptoms of Development” by Italian-born choreographer Jacopo Godani; “Rastay” by Mexican-born dance maker Edgar Zendejas; and “Vastav” by French-born artistic director Benoit-Swan Pouffer. Jan. 18-22, 26-27. All performances at 8pm, except Jan. 20 2pm and 8pm. $30 adults, $20 students/seniors, 547 W. 26th St., bet. 10th and 11th Aves., (212-868-4444; cedarlakedance.com).
