Among the most prolific and influential choreographers of 20th century movement, his movements were often inspired by everyday people doing everyday things. He died Wednesday at age 88.
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Baroque Opera at Binghamton University
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Binghamton University’s Opera Ensemble is presenting Henry Purcell’s opera ‘Dido and Aeneas’.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Debuts ‘Lazarus’ To Celebrate 60th Anniversary
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The hour-long piece was created by choreographer Rennie Harris, who formed the first and longest running hip-hop dance touring company. Harris tells NPR’s Michel Martin all about the new work.
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The Phelps Mansion Museum and the 1890 House Museum Host Suspenseful Theatre
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Half Light Theatre presents ‘Nevermore: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe’ at the Phelps Mansion Museum in Binghamton and the 1890 House in Cortland.
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Many Kinds of Music and Dance Combine to Tell a Familiar Story
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Binghamton University’s Theatre Department performs a ‘Jazz Nutcracker’.
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Part Poetry, Part Lamentation, Part Concert
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Author, teacher, storyteller and spiritual activist, Stephen Jenkinsen is joining with
Canadian musician and songwriter, Gregory Hoskins and his band for a 35-city North
American Tour of ‘Nights of Grief and Mystery’. The Ithaca presentation will be on Thursday, November 1st 7pm-9:30pm at the Hangar Theatre. Juan Lube, one of the people coordinating the even joins us by phone.
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‘Forget Me Not’ Portrays the Challenges of Dementia in Dance
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Choreographers Anne Trebilcock and Marissa Subic join us to talk about creating a dance show that addresses the issues of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
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Endicott Hosts Broome County’s Ethnic Festival
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The Broome County Ethnic Festival has moved from the Veteran’s Memorial Arena to Northside Park in in Endicott’s Little Italy.
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The Big Galut(e) Klezmer Ensemble Presents ‘The Tale of Monish’
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Barnes Hall presents a new work for klezmer ensemble, narrator, and dancers
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Ithaca Ballet presents ‘Winterdance’
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‘Winterdance’ is back as the Ithaca Ballet performs at the Hangar Theatre
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The Center for Technology and Innovation Presents ‘Music from the Future’
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Music for theramin and lute at the Center for Technology and Innovation