http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:12 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:11:56 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Lulu-shakes-up-Washington-Shakespeare-Company?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Lulu opens tonight at the Washington Shakespeare Company's Clark Street Playhouse. The story of the rise and fall of femme fatal Lulu (played by award-winning 4.48 Psychosis lead Sara Barker) leaves a trail of broken hearts and minds through France, ... Metro music opening theatre Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:11:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Lulu-shakes-up-Washington-Shakespeare-Company?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-American-Bard-Theatre-Company-debuts-on-the-New-York-scene?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner The American Bard Theatre Company is the newest troupe to hit the New York theatre scene, and charmed audiences with its debut show "Witches, Bitches!! A Cauldron of Selected Scenes." Founded in June 2009, the 15 founding actors a... theatre New York Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:10:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m11d17-American-Bard-Theatre-Company-debuts-on-the-New-York-scene?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Meet-the-cast-of-awardwinning-play-448-Psychosis-tonight-only-at-a-special-performance?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Just announced:Meet the cast of Sarah Kane's award-winning play "4.48 Psychosis" and founding theatre company Factory 449 tonight at 8 p.m. at a special additional performance in the Warehouse theatre. The show  won the DC Theatre... Metro reception theatre Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:50:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Meet-the-cast-of-awardwinning-play-448-Psychosis-tonight-only-at-a-special-performance?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d11-448-Psychosis-is-awardwinning-theatre-that-looks-at-the-hell-within-depression-and-suicide?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Cast of "4.48 Psychosis" (left to right: Randa Tawil, Brian Hemmingsen, Stacy Whittle, Lisa Hodsoll, Sara Barker, David Lamont Wilson, Cesar Guadamuz, Karin Rosnizeck, Mary Suib, Julie Roundtree) Photo by Mark AnthonySarah Kane's award-win... Metro theatre Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:46:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d11-448-Psychosis-is-awardwinning-theatre-that-looks-at-the-hell-within-depression-and-suicide?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Acupuncture-the-art-of-healing?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Sarah Petty on her last day at Tai Sophia. Photo by Robert GandyThe acupuncture needle was so small it was hard to see.  Thinner than a human hair with a wire-wrapped handle about the width of a guitar string, the simple needle looked impossibl... Maryland healing Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:44:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Acupuncture-the-art-of-healing?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Voodoo-Pharmacologys-new-album-brings-ubridled-talent-and-depth-to-the-Baltimore-MD-music-scene?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner In their self-titled release with Jam House Productions, Voodoo Pharmacology is somewhere between Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and Oingo Boingo. The album mixes crunchy, grungy synths and driving chords with haunting, plucked acoustic strings in a b... Maryland music rock album Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:06:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Voodoo-Pharmacologys-new-album-brings-ubridled-talent-and-depth-to-the-Baltimore-MD-music-scene?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Urban-Art-101-How-can-a-theatre-save-money?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Even when economic times aren't tough, Arts venues have to typically scrounge for every penny they can pinch. There are many ways a theatre can maximize their money and still put on quality shows. Here are but a few:Simplify: Cut back on expensive sc... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:53:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Urban-Art-101-How-can-a-theatre-save-money?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Urban-Art-101-Is-Graffiti-Art?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Graffiti: Art or vandalism. Perhaps both?  Photos by Robert GandyIs graffiti art?Yes. ...and no.  It depends on some definitions.  Dictionary.com defines graffiti as "markings, as initials, slogans, or drawings, written, spray-pa... graffiti Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:09:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Urban-Art-101-Is-Graffiti-Art?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Urban-planning-looks-to-the-arts-in-cities-across-the-country?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Map of Highlandtown Arts District. Image courtesy of Highlandtownarts.com.As industries come and go, some urban planners are seeing value in the Arts as ways to revitalize an area's economy in a sustainable, community-centric way.  Educational ... arts organizations Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:44:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Urban-planning-looks-to-the-arts-in-cities-across-the-country?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Touchstone-gallery-opens-to-a-hot-Friday-night-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Untitled by Anthony Dortch. Photo courtesy of Touchstonegallery.com.The Touchstone Gallery in Washington, D.C. has the opneing reception for its latest exhibit "Seven Takes" Friday night from 6:00-8:30 p.m. The gallery is on the 2nd floor ... art exhibit free Metro food gallery opening reception Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:58:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Touchstone-gallery-opens-to-a-hot-Friday-night-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Cakes-to-concerts-Charm-City-is-full-of-art?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Jonathan Taube works on his sculpture outside MICA's Mt. Royal Station. Photos by Robert Gandy.Even in hard economic times, urban art is alive and well in Charm City.Baltimore, Maryland has a wide range of neighborhoods that have storied and sometim... art exhibit free Maryland Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:07:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Cakes-to-concerts-Charm-City-is-full-of-art?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d1-How-to-make-the-most-of-your-4th-of-July-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner A giant panda at the National Zoo. Photo courtesy of DCtraveler.com.What better place to see the celebration of America's independence than its capital, Washington D.C.?Locals and veteran tourists will tell you that the 4th of July in Washington can ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:03:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m7d1-How-to-make-the-most-of-your-4th-of-July-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Maine-Avenue-Seafood-Market-is-urban-art-for-the-palate?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Fresh fish sits on ice at the market. Photos by Robert Gandy.Tucked into Washington D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront neighborhood is a historic market that has never lost its flavor. According to the DC Traveler, the market has been around for around 200 ... family-friendly free Metro Historic food Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:01:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Maine-Avenue-Seafood-Market-is-urban-art-for-the-palate?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Rock-group-Situation-Normal-is-anything-but?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Situation Normal playing a late set at Artomatic. Photos courtesy of Situation Normal.Situation Normal is far from your average garage band. This 5 piece ensemble plays their own brand of tight, high-energy rock and reggae, and jams flawlessly from o... music rock reggae Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:20:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Rock-group-Situation-Normal-is-anything-but?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Colonial-to-contemporary-Frederick-Maryland-is-all-art?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner "Earthbound" by William Cochran. Photos by Robert Gandy.Frederick, Maryland is a post-industrial city on the outskirts of the growing, sprawling exurbs of Washington, D.C. full of hidden art both new and hundreds of years old. Through the a... art exhibit family-friendly Maryland Historic Infrastructure Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:42:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Colonial-to-contemporary-Frederick-Maryland-is-all-art?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Stimulus-reaches-Nevin-Kelly-Gallery-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Ruth Trevarrow's "Caution Oil" at the Nevin Kelly Gallery. Photo by Robert Gandy.24 area artists got together to bring a "stimulus" of their own to Washington, D.C. Tucked away just off the lobby of the posh Highland Park apartmen... art exhibit family-friendly free Metro Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:48:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Stimulus-reaches-Nevin-Kelly-Gallery-in-Washington-DC?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Eric-Carles-very-hungry-art-exhibit?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Carle's self-portrait welcomes people to the exhibit. All photos by Robert GandyWhen you step in to the Stanford in Washington Art Gallery on Connecticut Avenue, a self-portrait collage of Eric Carle, famed author and illustrator of  "A Ve... art exhibit family-friendly ADA Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:08:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Eric-Carles-very-hungry-art-exhibit?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Graffiti-grit-and-glamour?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner Banksy-esque stencil graffiti in Adams Morgan, Washington, D.C.What is Urban Art?In simplest terms, it's the dreams and desires of a highly condensed population of once semi-nomadic primates made manifest on or in any conceivable space available to ... Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:25:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13937-Urban-Arts-Examiner~y2009m6d14-Graffiti-grit-and-glamour?cid=exrss-Urban-Arts-Examiner