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In Context: DanceAfrica 2015
America’s largest festival of African dance returns to the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House and beyond this weekend from May 22–25. Context is everything, so get even closer to the production with this...
View ArticleArthur Russell's New York—An Instagram Tour by Devonté Hynes
Musical pioneer Arthur Russell was born 64 years ago today. In honor of his birthday, and in anticipation of next week's Master Mix: Red Hot + Arthur Russell! concert, Devonté Hynes—who has a wealth of...
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Whenever I Hear a Remix I Think of Healing
By Theodore KerrA one-of-a-kind force in New York City’s legendary downtown music scene of the 1970s and 80s, Arthur Russell left behind a beguiling, ahead-of-its-time body of work spanning from...
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In Context: A Human Being Died That Night
What are the limits of empathy? Can fear and compassion genuinely coexist? A Human Being Died That Night explores these grey areas (and more) when it brings the true story of South Africa's most...
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BAM Blog Questionnaire: Ida Saki of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Ida Saki arrives at BAM next Wednesday, June 3 for Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet's final farewell performances. We caught up with the dancer in the busy days leading up to opening night to learn more...
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In Context: Master Mix: Red Hot + Arthur Russell!
The Red Hot Music series and the Red Bull Music Academy return to BAM with an all-star tribute to musical pioneer Arthur Russell on May 29 & 30. Context is everything, so get even closer to the...
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2015 BAMcinemaFest—Note from the Curators
The End of the Tour. Photo: A24 FilmsThis year marks the seventh annual BAMcinemaFest as well as the second year with our current programming team. We were so proud of last year’s festival: Richard...
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BAM Blog Questionnaire: Ebony Williams of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
This June 3—6, Cedar LakeContemporary Ballet performs their final farewell performances at BAM. We caught up with dancer Ebony Williams (who you may recognize from Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" video) in...
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In Context: Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet returns to BAM for its final performances June 3—6. Context is everything, so get even closer to the production with this curated selection of articles, videos, and...
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Eat (Sandwiches), Drink & Be Literary: Jane Smiley
Eat, Drink & Be Literary, presented in partnership with the National Book Foundation, is back this week with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jane Smiley. With it comes a new batch of food, beverage,...
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BAM Blog Questionnaire: Guillaume Quéau of Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet
This June 3—6, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet performs their final farewell performances at BAM. We caught up with dancer Guillaume Quéau in the busy days leading up to opening night to learn more...
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2015 Next Wave Preview—Earning the Next
Edivaldo Ernesto in Continu. Photo: Sebastian BoleschBy Susan YungAfter 32 jam-packed years, the Next Wave Festival moniker gets its share of scrutiny. It was new in 1983, so how could it remain that...
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Eat (Sandwiches), Drink & Be Literary: Rachel Kushner
Eat, Drink & Be Literary 2015, presented in partnership with the National Book Foundation, concludes this week with 2013 Guggenheim Fellow Rachel Kushner. With it comes a new batch of food,...
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BAM Illustrated: Icons and Innovators in Sparkly Spandex
David Byrne's Contemporary Color is less than three weeks away! Acquaint yourself with the musicians and color guard moves with this helpful guide:Contemporary Colorwill be at Barclays Center June 27...
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In Context: Contemporary Color
Creative mastermind David Byrne's multi-genre, sabre-spinning spectacular Contemporary Color comes to BAM by way of the Barclays Center on June 27 & 28. Context is everything, so get even closer to...
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Behind the Scenes—There’s something about Mary Lou
By David HsiehMary Lou Houston, BAM's wardrobe supervisor, is retiring after 20 years. Photo: Ben KatzMary Lou Houston started working in the theater on a fluke. It was in 1975 and she was in San...
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David Byrne, Lucius, How To Dress Well, and tUne-yArDs get their guard on
The WGI Color Guard World Championships in Dayton, Ohio are the equivalent of the Super Bowl for the flag-twirling set. On April 18 of this year BAM tagged along with Contemporary Color artists David...
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About Last Night: Kids 20th Anniversary at BAMcinemaFest
Chloë Sevigny, Leo Fitzpatrick, Rosario Dawson, Larry Clark, and Harmony Korine. Photo: © GODLIS Last night, members of the cast and crew of Larry Clark's controversial film Kids reunited at BAM for a...
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Thank you and farewell—A message from Karen Brooks Hopkins
Dear Friends, Today is my last day at BAM after 36 years of service in many different capacities, including the last 16 years as president. During my tenure, we have added many programs, built new...
View ArticleAbout Last Weekend: Contemporary Color
They call it "the sport of the arts" #contemporarycolor #davidbyrne @st_vincent #colorguardA photo posted by tedalcorn (@tedalcorn) on Jun 29, 2015 at 4:00am PDT"Ladies and gentlemen, America has...
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