Charles Giuliano
Bio:
Publisher & Editor. Charles was the director of exhibitions for the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University where he taught art history and the humanities. He taugh tModern Art and the Avant-garde for Metropolitan College of Boston University. After many years as a contributor, columnist and editor for a range of print publications from Art New England, Art News, the Boston Phoenix, the Boston Herald Traveler and Patriot Ledger, to mention a few, he went on line with Maverick Arts which evolved into a website.
Recent Articles:
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Theatre 29 Front Page
Theatre Still Delivers on Its Mission Statement
By: - Mar 24th, 2016“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” is one of the most ambitious productions Theatre 29 has tackled. And they have succeeded admirably. The California production continues through April 9.
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Sex with Strangers at LA's Geffen Playhouse Front Page
Talky Two-hander by Laura Eason
By: - Mar 24th, 2016In “Sex with Strangers, the plot revolves around Olivia (Rebecca Pidgeon), an intelligent, mid-career, one-book novelist who is having second thoughts about her ability is a writer, and Ethan (Stephen Louis Grush), a wildly successful, young, hyper-energetic stud/blogger with an ego to match, who meet in a mutual friend’s borrowed cabin on a snowy winter night in Michigan.
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Jazz Singer Betty Carter Word
Digging on Scatology
By: - Mar 22nd, 2016Scat, a jazz version of vocalise, was first recorded by Louis Armstrong with the Hot Five in the 1920s. Of course Jelly Roll Morton claimed that he had invented it along with jazz itself. Scat took off in the post war bop era. Its greatest exponent, Betty Carter, was know as Betty Bop. Twisting and turning she cold blow the roof off a tune.
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Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder Word
Blind Faith at Yankee Stadium
By: - Mar 21st, 2016During Soundblast '66 at Yankee stadium they pulled one blind brother, Stevie Wonder, off stage for another, top billed Ray Charles.
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Jazz Diva Sarah Vaughan Music
Sassy to the Maxy
By: - Mar 21st, 2016During the 1930s and 1940s, when sing was king, a remarkable number of now legendary women fronted big bands. There were so many great artists. Among jazz aficionados the dialogue often focuses on Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. When Bop and small combos broke up all but a few of the big bands there was a style shift, Artists like Vaughan were repackaged into the mainstream of top forty radio. In the late years Vaughan defaulted back to jazz.
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Ella Fitzgerald Word
First Lady of Song
By: - Mar 20th, 2016As a teenager Ella Fitzgerald broke out in Harlem during Talent Night at the Apollo Theater. That led to fronting the big band of drummer Chick Webb and her first hit. From then she conquered the world as the First Lady of Song.
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Susan Schwalb at Garvey|Simon Front Page
Abstract Metalpoint Works on View in New York Gallery
By: - Mar 19th, 2016An exhibition by Susan Schwalb features abstract, linear compositions of mixed metalpoint on colored surfaces, many of which investigate absence or the void as a constructive element The exhibition at Garvey/ Simon Gallery in New York will run from April 28 – June 4, 2016
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Lorca's Blood Wedding Front Page
Anemic Production at Chicago's Lookingglass
By: - Mar 18th, 2016Blood Wedding was part of Federico Garcia Lorca’s plan for a “trilogy of the Spanish earth”—unfinished when he was killed in 1936. Most critics include Yerma and The House of Bernada Alba in the “rural trilogy” but Lorca did not include the latter. The decision to set this production in the more-realistic Depression-era U.S. diminishes the mythic nature of Lorca’s story.
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Lazarus Word
Time After Time
By: - Mar 17th, 2016That dark land from which no traveler should return.
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Jimi Hendrix RIP and Read Word
Me and the Devil Traveling Side by Side
By: - Mar 16th, 2016The harrowing Amy Winehouse documentary made me think of Jimi Hendrix also cut down at just 27. I first heard him as Jimi James with Curtis Knight and the Flames at the Cheetah in the '60.
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Dak'Art African Contemporary Art Biennale Front Page
Dakar, Senegal from May 3 - June 2
By: - Mar 16th, 2016Dak’Art 2016 is inspired by the theme “The City in the Blue (La Cité dans le jour bleu)” and will be curated by Simon Njami who was also named as the fair’s new artistic director. As inspiration from the theme, Njami selected the extract of Léopold Sédar Senghor’s poem: “Your voice cries out for the Republic - let us raise up that city in a blue daylight: Of equality for brotherly peoples. So we sing in our hearts. “We are here, Guélowar!”
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Off Broadway Musical Ruthless Front Page
Falling In Love Again Is Simply Marvelous
By: - Mar 16th, 2016That NY critic, Edward Rubin, is a bit gonzo and over the top is no secret to his friends who know him as Fast Eddy. He refers to us as kids in a flurry of daily notes and links to reviews and articles of interest. In general we deplore the use of personal pronouns for reviews. Professional standards and decorum strive for objectivity. Now and then, as is the case here, his passion and enthusiasm know no bounds. Regarding an Off Broadway musical Ruthless he gushes "I loved, loved, loved Ruthless." That's just for openers.
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Amy and Tony Body and Soul Word
Whom the Gods Love
By: - Mar 15th, 2016We were devastated by the harrowing Oscar winning documentary of the brief, brilliant life and career of the British singer Amy Winehouse. In particular we were astonished by glimpses of her last studio session a duet with Tony Bennett. On every level with Body and Soul they created a masterpiece.
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Barrington Stage Company Announces Programming Front Page
Rounding Out 2016 Season
By: - Mar 15th, 2016Following its world premiere at Yale Repertory Theater, Peerless by Jiehae Park (Hannah and the Dread Gazebo, Wondrous Strange), and directed by Margot Bordelon (Okay, Bye; At the Rich Relatives), will be the third production for the St. Germain Stage.
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Nasreen Mohamedi at Met Breuer Front Page
Work of Exquisite Indian Artist Launches Rebranded Museum
By: - Mar 15th, 2016The Metropolitan Museum of Art has leased the iconic Madison Avenue building that was formerly the home of the relocated Whitney Museum. The artist Susan Schwalb offers an insightful and personal view of the work of the Indian artist Nasreen Mohamedi (1937-1990) which launches the new space.
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ATCA Announces Playwriting Finalists Front Page
Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award
By: - Mar 13th, 2016The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected six finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, recognizing playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City during 2015.
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Polish Rider Jerzy Kosinski Word
Flawed Masterpieces
By: - Mar 11th, 2016While upgrading and downsizing archives I rediscovered and enhanced images from a chance encounter with the Polish born author Jerzy Kosinski. He was handsome and successful at the time chatting with a woman in Manhattan. Digging deeply into that frozen moment it seems that he was not what he appeared to be,
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Christian McBride Named Newport's Music Curator Front Page
To Succeed Newport Jazz Festival Founder George Wein
By: - Mar 10th, 2016For 62 remarkable years George Wein has be the head of the Newport Jazz Festival franchise. The renowned bass player Christian McBride will ease into that position as artistic director. McBride is a multiple Grammy winner. Has performed at Tanglewood on a program with Wynton Marsalis.
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Visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin Front Page
Arts and Culture Attractions
By: - Mar 10th, 2016Milwaukee’s theatre scene is one of the strongest, most vibrant of any city in the nation. Boasting two theatre districts, the city’s theatre offerings are varied and exciting.
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Ancient Oracles Fine Arts
Horror Vacui
By: - Mar 09th, 2016In the mid 1960s while working in the basment of the Egyptian Department of the MFA ancient oracles were packed into a dense drawing. It was sold during my second exhibition. I used the money to buy an Alpha Romeo. While organizing files I recovered that vintage image.
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In a Little World of Our Own by Gary Mitchell Front Page
Irish Theatre's Chicago Production
By: - Mar 07th, 2016Playwright Gary Mitchell is from a working-class, loyalist background and grew up in North Belfast. He’s considered Northern Ireland’s finest playwright.
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Bob Dylan at Tanglewood This Summer Front Page
July 2 in The Shed with Mavis Staples
By: - Mar 07th, 2016Bob Dylan—with special guest Mavis Staples—will perform at Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed on Saturday, July 2. This is Dylan’s third appearance at the Western Massachusetts music festival, having performed there in the 1991 season and again in 1997.
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Billstock Festival at The Log Front Page
March Madness in Williamstown
By: - Mar 06th, 2016On Saturday night The Log was packed with Williams College students who seemed oblivious to the sixth annual Billstock Festival. Under the direction of organizer Michael Williams the event was masterful in its understated lack of promotion. We hunkered down for a fun evening including a compelling Bowie tribute by the trio, Rebel Rebel, a set of plaintive love songs by Lucy Davis, and a kick-ass rock set by the legendary Jane and Jeff.
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An Irish Spring Front Page
From Dublin to Derry
By: - Mar 06th, 2016Dublin is a modestly scaled, cozy, walkable city with a thousand pubs to hoist a pint of Guiness. You will want to explore the lush Irish landscape and rugged coast.
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Visiting Virginia Beach Front Page
A Seaside Vacation Destination
By: - Mar 04th, 2016The best way to see Virginia Beach is to stroll along the Boardwalk leisurely so as not to miss anything and to enjoy the oceanfront views. Along the way you will see statues, monuments and other photo ops while enjoying the sandy shore and exploring many shops.
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