Reviews

Photo: Bill Hebert

An “Open House” for Up-and-Comers

Peter Price

"Open House" at the Performance Garage showcased the strength and diversity of six young companies.

Swimming in a world of Sleight

Beau Hancock

Kirsten Kaschock's enjoyable and multi-layered debut novel deserves multiple readings.

PINA

Lisa Kraus

Art as homage is among the most purely driven forms, whether it be Bach’s musical devotion to his God, or Wim Wenders’ to Pina Bausch.

Photo: Sonny Tong

Lots of Glitter, Few Stars

Jonathan Stein

In this season of Nutcrackers, feuding Republicans, and holiday kitsch, the Annenberg’s Dance Celebration Series brought us “Champions of the Dance.”

Partial Glossary: Material Construction at the Kelly Writer’s House

Kirsten Kaschock

Five local dance artists hosted an "artist-process talk." This experimental response reflects the evening's thought-provoking spirit.

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Ties That Bind at the Painted Bride

Carolyn Merritt

A nice sampling of the city’s young professionals, as well as food for thought on the ties that manifest in the lifeworld of an art scene, and the pleasures and challenges of shared concerts.

Photo: Courtesy of Marie Chouinard

Compagnie Marie Chouinard Swoops on the Annenberg

Megan Bridge

Chouinard’s work “reflects her deepest concerns as an artist...each new work must invent and explore a whole new universe.”

Photo: Eun Jung Choi

Cooking, Cake and Conversation at the LAB

Anna Drozdowski

The Live Arts Brewery (LAB) hosts an open showing each month to allow performing artists to receive immediate feedback.

Photo: Pete Checchia

Koresh Scores: Twenty Years and Counting

Kirsten Kaschock

Providing work for dancers is grounds enough for a standing ovation, but Koresh XX Years offered other reasons to applaud.

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My Drama with Dance Competitions

Kilian Kröll

Our correspondent reports why you'll see him in the front row at the Annenberg for Champions of Dance.