The Flavorpill 50 is a collection of the top venues in NYC and LA (with Chicago and San Francisco to follow). Each spot has been picked by our staff for its consistent contributions to the cultural landscape, and its ability to set the bar high and keep it there.
The evening commenced with oddball musician Peter Stampfel and the Ether Frolic Mob. The farcical performance of the eponymous Stampfel, who howled and grimaced comically while playing souring notes throughout the set, made one wonder if Christopher Guest was filming a sequel for A Mighty Wind from somewhere in the back. Read More »
Having recently celebrated the completion of its fifth presenting season, LA’s REDCAT has turned what could have been a fate as red-headed stepchild of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and forged its own distinct identity, firmly rooted in a search for new language and forms. In an economic environment that is increasingly challenging for the exploration of new work, the annual New Original Works Festival (kicking off a three-week run on July 23) provides a much-needed platform where risk is encouraged and new languages are privileged.
On the eve of the 2009 edition of the NOW Festival Flavorpill Contributing Editor Allen Moon spoke with REDCAT’s Artistic Director Mark Murphy’s take on where the festival has gone, where it’s going, and what has been learned along the way… Read More »
