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Little Glimmering At Glimmerglass
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:55:09 EDT
The Glimmerglass Opera has been a must-see festival, presenting unusual repertoire and creative productions in an intimate, 900-seat house. Not this year.
DeGeneres to Leave 'Idol' Role
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:47:09 EDT
Fox Broadcasting said Ellen DeGeneres will leave her role as a judge on "American Idol," the first of several likely changes aimed at rejuvenating the reality-TV series.
Not Your Usual Cover Album
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:06:44 EDT
On "If I Had a Hi-Fi," Nada Surf, an undeservedly little-known band, does wonders with songs from bands even more obscure than it is.
Exhibition Bares Painter's Intentions
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:49:14 EDT
The heart of "An Eakins Masterpiece Restored: Seeing The Gross Clinic Anew" is the painting itself, brought back to its original intensity and immediacy.
Ansel Adams Trove, or a Pile of Glass?
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:30:29 EDT
A set of 65 glass photographic negatives was identified as vintage work of Ansel Adams by a team of experts enlisted by the owner, eliciting cries of skepticism.
A Not-So-Odd Musical Couple
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:37:05 EDT
The joint performance of Aretha Franklin and Condoleezza Rice could be described as being driven by the political concept of "equal time."
2010: Worst Movie Year Ever?
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:24:14 EDT
Coming soon to a theater near you: absolutely nothing you want to see. Joe Queenan on the state of Hollywood.
Ellen DeGeneres: Judging Her Brief 'American Idol' Career
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:01:32 EDT
Ellen DeGeneres announced that she's leaving "American Idol." A look at her highlights--and lowlights--as a judge on the show.
Artists' Kin Dispute Adams Link
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:54:54 EDT
Days after experts claimed 65 photographic negatives were the work of American artist Ansel Adams, relatives of lesser-known California photographers maintained the negatives were created by their kin.
President Barack Obama on 'The View' (Live-Blog)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:46:05 EDT
President Barack Obama was a guest on the daytime talk show "The View" and the episode airs today. A live-blog of the show.
Cookoff Pits FDNY vs. NYPD
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:16:26 EDT
Morton's the Steakhouse hosted the first ever NYPD vs. FDNY Grill-Off in Brooklyn.
National Opera Considers Merger
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:27:22 EDT
The Washington National Opera, facing financial challenges, is exploring a possible merger with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
The Ever-Curious Cellist
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:42:05 EDT
From Dvorak to American roots music to Argentine tango, Yo-Yo Ma works both inside and outside the box.
Local Fine Artists Go Pop
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:11:13 EDT
Pop stars Kanye West and Katy Perry have commissioned esteemed New York-based painters to design the cover art and accompanying videos for their forthcoming albums.
The South Pole as Goal
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:57:38 EDT
An exhibition explores Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott's fateful race to the coldest place on Earth.
A Different Way of Seeing
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:49:46 EDT
Independent art historian Richard Kendall discusses his latest effort, "Picasso Looks at Degas" at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute.
Unfinished Perfection
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:39:34 EDT
Leonardo's "The Virgin and Child With St. Anne" in the Louvre may be unfinished, but it offers a total aesthetic experience.
Foreign Forces Transform U.S. Films
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:12:27 EDT
The rising clout of international audiences is a sea change for Hollywood. Foreign ticket sales represent 68% of the global market, and studios are using foreign actors and tweaking plots to lure viewers abroad.
Fall in Love, Plug the Island
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:51:47 EDT
The latest trend in product placement? Reality TV shows are mentioning the names of hotels, resorts and islands in their broadcasts in exchange for free hotel rooms and other perks.
USA's Magic Formula For Making Hits
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:20:01 EDT
How the cable network keeps scoring in the ratings without trendy sex or violence.
Portrait of Notoriety
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:30:09 EDT
A case of Nazi art theft involving MoMA and the Leopold Museum that was litigated literally to death is finally settled.