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Dancing Into the Future: Ailey II Returns to Chattanooga |
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Written by Janis Hashe
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 22:32 |
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 Fifty years of some of the most cutting-edge dance theatre in the country.
That remarkable record will be celebrated when Ballet Tennessee presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Ailey II company at the Tivoli this Saturday.
In 1974, Ailey II was created as the “Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble.” Alvin Ailey decided the time had come to sponsor a workshop using the most promising scholarship students from
The Ailey School, handpicked by Ailey. Now one of the most popular dance companies in the U.S., Ailey II “embodies Mr. Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training and community programs for all people,” the company says.
In recent years, Ailey II’s distinctive repertory has included works by dance masters Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Ulysses Dove, Lar Lubovitch, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison and innovative choreographers Robert Battle, Donald Byrd, Shapiro & Smith, Avila/Weeks and Kevin Wynn. Ailey II celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Apollo Theater in spring 2005, and the parent company celebrates its half-century mark this year.
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Voices for Local Film and TV |
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Written by Janis Hashe
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Friday, 07 November 2008 18:17 |
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New group meets this Tuesday to discuss the future
If you’re interested in the future of the film and television industry in Tennessee, and particularly its future in our fair city, head down to the EPB building on Tuesday, November 11 for the first meeting of the Southeast Tennessee Members of the Association for the Future of Film & Television.
Local dignitaries, including state representatives and senators are scheduled to be there. Board members from around the state will also be present. “Only through a strong film and television agenda can the state hope to attract significant movie and television productions and grow the indigenous production community,” said local board member Dave Porfiri.
Porfiri has been working to encourage those in the local film and television production community, as well as individuals in related industries such as advertising, marketing and tourism to become members. Membership dues are $25. “The more people who join AFFT and get involved,” said Porfiri, “the greater chance we have of growing the industry in our region and reaping the economic awards. For every dollar spent on film production activity locally, there is a multiplier effect of up to $3 additional dollars being spent on hotel rooms, meals, transportation and other services.”
The event is open to anyone interested in growing the film and television industry in Southeast Tennessee. There will be door prizes as well as food from area caterers and popular restaurants.
Southeast Tennessee Members of the Association for the Future of Film & Television
6 to 8 p.m.
November 11, 2008
EPB Auditorium, 7th floor
10 W. MLK Blvd.
For more information, (423) 894.8927 or e-mail
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Written by Pulse Staff
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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 14:26 |
 In Search of a Midnight Kiss
What happens when a young man posts a personal ad on Craig’s List?
Opens November 7, Bijou Theatre, 215 Broad Street.
(423) 267-4232,
www.artsedcouncil.org for screening times and prices.
Scary Stuff
New exhibit focuses on phobias and frights.
Free. CreateHere, 55 E. Main Street, Suite 105.
(423) 648-2195. createhere.org
Object Project
Exhibit featuring the work of 15 artists asked to create art using five common objects.
$7 admission. Hunter Museum, 10 Bluff View. (423) 267-0968.
CSO Masterworks Series: Legends
Next up in the CSO’s 75th season is a program including Grieg, Strauss and Stravinsky.
(See A&E feature.)
$10 to $77 (free for children 12 and younger). 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday.Tivoli Theatre. 709 Broad Street. (423) 267-8583. www.chattanoogasymphony.org
Creative Living Circus Theatre
Olivia Satine, Queen of Costumes, LeDon, eccentric dancer, Rebekah Mawuko, African dancer, and Kofi Mawuko, flute and drums plus others.
$12 advance, $15 door. 8 p.m. Saturday. Barking Legs Theater. 1307 Dodds Avenue.
(423) 624-5347. barkinglegs.org |
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