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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Jumping Out of Enframement Fine Arts
Is Everything Mostly Post Moderm
By: - Mar 30th, 2014Painting still privileges the individual and their own notion of time. It is, as well, in an inevitable dialogue with all that painting has ever been, so that intentionally or otherwise the artist is forced to accept the history of painting. Its uniqueness lies in its ability to create time out of its own language, which forces the viewer to linger in front of it.
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Playwright Terrence McNally’s Early Years. Theatre
CV REP of Rancho Mirage Four-Play Retrospective
By: - Mar 29th, 2014CV REP of Rancho Mirage, California, one of the best Equity Theatre companies in the Coachella Valley, brings down the curtain on the final play of their highly successful 2013-2014 season of a four-play retrospective of Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally’s early years. The preceding three shows: “Master Classâ€, “The Story of My Lifeâ€, “A Perfect Ganesh†were all first-rate, top tier productions. It ends with “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.â€
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Londoners Portfolio
People and Places
By: - Mar 29th, 2014Taking the pulse of people and places while out and about in London. Catching the vibrant rhythms and social flavors of a great city.
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Alice’s Restaurant Returns to the Berkshires Food
Dream Away Lodge Honors Women Chefs
By: - Mar 27th, 2014The rambling song “Alice’s Restaurant†by Arlo Guthrie is an icon of the 1960s. It spawned the film by Arthur Penn as well as “The Alice’s Restaurant Cookbook†which has gone through four printings. For the past 36 years Alice Brock has lived in Provincetown. She returns to Dream Away Lodge May 17 and 18 with evenings of her recipes prepared by Chef Amy Loveless. It is the second in a series created by Loveless to honor renowned women chefs of the Berkshires.
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The Indiana Repertory Theatre Theatre
Announces 2014-2015 Season
By: - Mar 27th, 2014The Indiana Repertory Theatre has announced its season for 2014/2015. The mix of shows include a Shakespearean comedy to celebrate the Bard's 450th birthday, an award-winning Broadway play, and a few hidden gems from the regional theatre circuit. To buy tickets or find out more information visit their site here.
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Marg Helgenberger to Star at Barrington Stage Theatre
Premiere of Sharr White’s The Other Place
By: - Mar 27th, 2014Barrington Stage Company (BSC), announces Emmy Award-winner and Golden Globe nominee Marg Helgenberger will star in the Berkshire premiere of Sharr White’s The Other Place, kicking off BSC’s 20th Anniversary Season, from May 21 through June 14 on the St. Germain Stage, directed by BSC Associate Artist Christopher Innvar.
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Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room Food
Family Style Lunch in Savannah, Georgia
By: - Mar 26th, 2014When in Savannah Georgia you simply must have lunch at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room. During a campaign swing through town President Obama sampled the famous fried chicken and Southern hospitality.
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Chawky Frenn – We the People Portfolio
Nesto Gallery at Milton Academy
By: - Mar 25th, 2014The Nesto Gallery at Milton Academy presents "We the People" by Chawky Frenn. The opening words of the Constitution of the United States, We the People, have inspired visual reflections on the history, principles, visions, costs, and challenges confronting our democratic ideals and values since the founding of our republic.
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Dubliners People
Town and Country
By: - Mar 24th, 2014Fulfilling a lifelong dream to hoist a pint of Guinness in a Dublin pub on my birthday. We were in and out of the city connecting with the Irish heritage of my mother and her ancestors. Encountering the whimsical poetic people in the city and touring the lush countryside and craggy coast there was much that rocked my bones and rattled my DNA. Here is a portfolio of images capturing the essence of that experience.
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Elisabeth Johansson at Clark Gallery Portfolio
Renowned Still Life Painter
By: - Mar 23rd, 2014An exhibition by the still life painter Elizabeth Johansson is always a notable occasion. The Clark Gallery, in Lincoln, Mass is presenting a selection of exquisite, meticulously observed and rendered drawings and paintings. The works will be on view through March 29.
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For Goodness Sake by Musicals Tonight! Theatre
The First Musical by George and Ira Gershwin
By: - Mar 22nd, 2014Musicals Tonight! is presenting For Goodness Sake at New York’s The Lion Theatre. A light, frothy musical it was one of the first collaborations between George and Ira Gershwin. It has not been seen in New York since its debut in 1922, although it had a successful run in England the following year. The now dated musical launched international stardom for its stars, Fred and Adele Astaire.
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The Clark's Masterpieces Home at Last Fine Arts
On Tour to Eleven Venues on Three Continents for Three Years
By: - Mar 21st, 2014After three years with eleven museums on three continents the treasures of the Clark Art Institute are back home safe and sound. They will be seen this summer when the museum reopens after extensive renovation and expansion on July 4. This grand tour of major museums will reap benefits as the Clark requests loans for major exhibitions. Other major museums, however, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Guggenheim, have loaned works to their satellites and commercial exhibition promoters for cold cash.
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Nikos Stage Announces Sam Shepard Play Theatre
Chris Pine and Lauren Ambrose to Co Star
By: - Mar 21st, 2014For the final slot of the program organized by Jenny Gersten for the 2014 Williamstown Theatre Festival she has played an ace. Lauren Ambrose (“Six Feet Underâ€) will make a WTF debut paired with the returning Chris Pine (Kirk in the recent “Star Trek†movies). A revival of the 1983 Sam Shepard play will be directed by Daniel Aukin. It will run on the Nikos Stage July 24 to August 3.
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The Little Foxes by Lillian Hellman at Schaubühne, Berlin Theatre
Die kleinen Füchse Returns in April
By: - Mar 21st, 2014A contemporary staging of 'The LittleFoxes - Die kleinen Füchse ' by Lillian Hellman will continue a successful run in April and through the end of the Berlin theatre season, at the Schaubühne. Director, Thomas Ostermeier, and cast have presented sold out performances.
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The Clark Art Institute Embraces Modernism Fine Arts
Pollock's Masterpiece Lavender Mist This Summer
By: - Mar 20th, 2014This week representatives of the Clark Art Institute, Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown Theatre Festival and Mass MoCA met with the media to promote plans for a spectacular Northern Berkshires season. The Clark reopens following extensive expansion and renovation. Mass MoCA offers the first full season of its Anselm Kiefer building. Jenny Gersten has planned a blockbuster program for WTF. WCMA plans special events like a Think and Drink series. In high season it may be hard to book a hotel or dine at the best restaurants.
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Streetcar Named Desire in Indianapolis Theatre
Williams Play at Indy Fringe
By: - Mar 20th, 2014Cate Blanchett won an Oscar this year for her channeling of Blanche DuBois in the Woody Allen reshaping of the enduring Tennessee Williams classic Streetcar Named Desire. This brings renewed renewed interest in the riveting drama. It is being produced by Indy Fringe is what Melissa Hall feels is a not to be missed production.
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Huntington Theatre Company 2014-2015 Theatre
Six Shows Plus One
By: - Mar 18th, 2014Huntington Theatre Company announces six productions of its 2014-2015 Season plus one additional title. Continuing its 32-year tradition, the Huntington will present world-class productions of new works and classics made current created by the finest local and national talent. The varied lineup includes a Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy, a thrilling new play set in Boston, a new play by a celebrated local writer that riffs on a beloved classic, a revival of a provocative comedy, a classic American drama, and a topical new play directed by Huntington Artistic Director Peter DuBois, plus the return of visionary director David Cromer (Our Town).
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Fresh Grass Set for September 19-21 Music
Lineup for Mass Moca Event.
By: - Mar 18th, 2014Fresh Grass returns to Mass MoCA from September 19 to 21. This year's lineup is the deepest yet, including The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Railroad Earth, Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn,Sam Bush, The Infamous Stringdusters, David Grisman Sextet, The Gibson Brothers, Alison Brown, Valerie June, Aoife O'Donovan, Rodney Crowell, Sam Amidon, Liam Ó ManolaÃ, Michael Cleveland,Claire Lynch,Darol Anger, Martha Redbone Roots Project, and more to be announced later in the spring. Last year's FreshGrass Award recipient, Cricket Tell the Weather, will take the stage for a full set.
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Tommy Tune Taps at Barrington Stage July 28 Theatre
Tall Tales of Music and Dance
By: - Mar 18th, 2014Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune in Taps, Tunes, and Tall Tales performs on Monday, July 28 at 8pm at Barrington Stage in Pittsfield. Tune is a nine-time Tony Award winner for his work on Seesaw, A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine, Nine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel, and The Will Rogers Follies. In addition, he has been awarded eight Drama Desk Awards, three Astaire Awards and the Society of Directors and Choreographers' George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement. He was honored with The Helen Hayes Tribute in 2011. We have an interesting and hilarious interview.
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The Burren, Cliffs of Moher and Newgrange Photography
A Photo Essay
By: - Mar 16th, 2014A photograph is worth how many words? You decide! Our trip to Ireland and England included a couple of days experiencing the land, people and natural wonders of Ireland by bus. We returned with rock-solid photographs (pardon the pun!) and long lasting memories.
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Gonzo Chronicles: Roger Lifeset Three Music
J. Geils, Modern Lovers, Springsteen, The Cars, Boston, Aerosmith
By: - Mar 15th, 2014In the lively 1970s a lot of bands broke out of Boston: J Geils, The Cars, Modern Lovers. Real Paper rock critic Jon Landau discovered and then managed Bruce Springsteen. Promo Man Roger's Lifeset's Warner Brothers partner, Charlie McKenzie, and colleague, Paul Ahern, signed Boston to Epic Records. Filthy rich McKenzie, as we discuss with Lifeset, lived the life of the Great Gatsby and died just as tragically.
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Gonzo Chronicles: Roger Lifeset Two Music
Captain Beefheart Wanted a Lobster
By: - Mar 15th, 2014Don van Vliet, known by the stage name of Captain Beefheart, was an eccentric genius of rock and roll. His double album Trout Mask Replica is considered a masterpiece. Most of his albums didn't sell well and he bounced around labels. Roger Lifeset connected me with Beefheart when he was promoting Spotlight Kid for Warner Brothers. Once Don got his hooks in me he wouldn't let go.
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Gonzo Chronicles: Promo Man Roger Lifeset Music
How Alice Cooper Trashed My Cambridge Apartment
By: - Mar 14th, 2014On a balmy January night some 300 to 400 rockers crashed, trashed and smashed my basement Harvard Square apartment during an "Intimate VIP" party following an Alice Cooper concert. It was instigated by Warner Brothers promo man and ubermensch, Roger Lifeset. As part one in the ongoing Gonzo Chronicles we discuss the utter madness of the Boston rock scene.
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The Lantern Bar & Grill Food
Pittsfield Burger Joint
By: - Mar 12th, 2014A hole in the wall and favorite among locals is The Lantern Bar & Grill at 455 North Street along the main drag of downtown Pittsfield, Mass. The owner chef Mike Papas is a jazz fan signified by the photos on the long narrow space with a single row of tables. The Lantern touts the best burger in the Berkshires. The Pit Bulls dropped by for lunch.
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Harvard Art Museums Open November 16 Architecture
Renovation by Renzo Piano Conflates Separate Museums
By: - Mar 11th, 2014The Harvard Art Museums—comprising the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum—will open their new Renzo Piano-designed facility to the public on November 16, 2014. The renovation and expansion of the museums’ landmark building at 32 Quincy Street in Cambridge will bring the three museums and their collections together under one roof for the ï¬rst time
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