City Week: March 11 – March 17, 2011
FRIDAY, MARCH 11
ART
Institute for the Study of the Ancient World—The exhibit Nubia: Ancient Kingdoms of Africa opens March 11. 15 E. 84th St., 212-992-7800.
MUSIC
Fordham University—Fordham presents “Voices Up: Songs for James Joyce and Hart Crane,” featuring the songs of Joyce, with Samuel Barber and Victoria Bond. Lincoln Center, West 60th Street & Columbus Avenue, 12th Fl. Lounge, 212-636-6000; 7:30, Free.
theater
Wittenberg—The Pearl Theatre Company performs the New York premiere of David Davalos’ new comedy, which sees Doctor John Faustus and Reverend Martin Luther battling for the allegiance of a star pupil at Wittenberg University in 1517. New York City Center Stage II, 131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
ART
Leslie Feely Fine Art—Bella Pacifica: Bay Area Abstraction, 1946-1963: A Symphony in Four Parts. 33 E. 68th St., 5th Fl., 212-988-0040.
DANCE
Soaking W.E.T.—Now in its eighth season at the West End Theater, Soaking W.E.T. features eight choreographic works in contemporary dance. Through March 13, West End Theater, 263 West End Ave., 212-337-9565; $15.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13
MUSIC
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church—Violinist Cyrus Beroukhim and pianist Barbara Pogdursky play works by Dvořák, Debussy, Ginastera, Szymanowski and John Kaefer. 921 Madison Ave., 212-288-8920; 3, $15.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
CULTURE
JapanNYC—Carnegie Hall and others present part two of this citywide festival of Japanese arts and culture, with a lineup of over 40 events, including performances by the NHK Symphony Orchestra led by André Previn, Martha Graham Dance Company, Deerhoof and Friends, and others. Through April 9, times, prices and locations vary. Visit carnegiehall.org/japannnyc for more information.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
PHOTOGRAPHY
AIPAD Photography Show—The Association of International Photography Art Dealers presents the annual exhibition of fine art photography. Through March 20, Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Ave., 212-616-3930; 11 a.m., $25+.
From Soldiers to Students
In an effort to make themselves more veteran-friendly, several major New York City schools plans to implement a new program to assist veterans this fall.
Both Fordham University and New York University will take part in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Read more
