When Los Angeles DJ, James Cerne, returns to Boston and teams up with his good friend and fellow DJ, Nathanael Bluhm, that means FOXY has returned to Boston for a night. The funky, retro night always attracts a fun crowd and later this week will be no exception with Chris Harris Presents and The Gay Mafia Boston.
Join your hosts Perestroika’s Frieda Fries and Nicholle Pride and come down to Guilt Nightclub on Friday, March 13th. For more details check out the event Facebook page here.
Thursday, February 26th the Boston Ballet’s 51st season continues with the return of Val Caniparoli’s ballet, Lady of the Camellias. The production is set to the brilliant music of Chopin, and will be performed by the Boston Ballet Orchestra.
About Lady of the Camellias: Written by Alexander Dumas, the novel La Dame aux Camelias was published in 1848 Paris. Since then, the tragic story of the courtesan Marguerite and her lover, Armand, has captured audiences with its heartbreaking and compelling tale of love, redemption, and loss. More than 16 different stage adaptations have been performed across theaters in Paris, London, and Broadway since 1852. The story inspired Guiseppe Verdi’s famed opera La Traviata (1853), and has been the subject for many films including Camille starring Greta Garbo (1936) and the blockbuster Moulin Rouge (2001).
Click here to learn more about the ballet or to purchase tickets
The ballet opens Thursday, February 26th and runs through March 8th at the Boston Opera House. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased here.
Always wanted to learn to dance? Looking for a different way to develop long, lean muscle tone or maybe you just need a distraction from winter?
My friend Christopher will be teaching a new five-week course where you can learn the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. Taking the class will help you build strength and is open to all – no previous dancing experience is necessary.
Sound interesting? Give the class a try and while you are at it, grab a friend or two to join you. Classes begin February 27, 2015 at Boston Ballet School’s Newton Studio and on March 7, 2015 at Boston Ballet School’s Boston Studio in the South End. The course includes a free ticket to Boston Ballet’s Shades of Sound on March 28.
For more information e-mail school@bostonballet.org or call 617.456.6333.
Over the past 5 years DJ Sean Johnson has been the host of Fur and Gold, an alternative nightlife event for the Boston LGBTQIA community.
Tomorrow’s Fur and Gold will be his final party before he packs his bags and moves to Portland, OR. For more information about Fur and Gold visit their Facebook page: Fur and Gold.
All the fun takes place at 14 Pi Aly located just a couple blocks from Downtown Crossing and also near the State Street T Station. Doors open at 10PM.
Have you seen Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker? Do you love a bargain? Then you are going to love the fact that The Welcoming Committee (TWC) has secured tickets to the Nutcracker on Tuesday, December 9th. They have 100 seats (first and second row – front balcony) that normally sell for ~$150 each. TWC is selling them as part of their “Takeover the Nutcracker” for $68 each.
Tickets only last while seats remain available so quickly chat with friends or surprise your significant other with tickets to the show. I’ve seen the performance, and I can assure you that if you are not yet in the holiday spirit this show will help get you there. The sets and choreography are aaaaaaahhhmazing.
For more details and to purchase tickets link here.
After the show join TWC for drinks at the Avery Bar at the Ritz Carlton. Shame on you if you’ve not already been and you let this opportunity pass you by.
The Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker opens later this week on Friday after Thanksgiving and will run through Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Sergio and I had the opportunity to see this production which first premiered in 2012 with new sets and costumes and we loved it.
If you haven’t been before I’d suggest that you check it out. You just may be surprised by how much you really enjoy both this classic story and the athleticism and grace of The Boston Ballet.
Tomorrow (October 30th), The Boston Ballet will present the world premiere of Mikko Nissinen’s Swan Lake, featuring magnificent new costumes and sets.
For fans of classic ballet, Swan Lake is a must see. Get your tickets and plan an evening out with a friend or someone special. If you need tips on where to grab a dinner or drinks after the performance, I’m happy to provide suggestions.
The current issue of Metrosource has a really interesting article about BalletBoyz, an all male ballet dance company that is touring parts of the United States starting later this month. Sadly the talented troupe will not be stopping in Boston.
Founded by two classically trained ballet dancers from London’s Royal Ballet School, the company now consists of ten dancers. Metrosource writer, Matt Gurry, describes the troupe as “committed to their work, while not sexual, flaunts an unabashed, athletic homoeroticism. They are young. They are brave. This new crop indeed struts like Greek Gods. But above all, they are indisputably talented.”
BalletBoyz will be coming to Philadelphia, Madison, Santa Barbara, Palm Desert, Portland and Los Angeles. For more information about the BalletBoyz and to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Here is a promo video from their 2013 tour.
Later this month (October 30th to be exact), The Boston Ballet will present the world premiere of Mikko Nissinen’s Swan Lake. The production features magnificent new costumes and sets.
Boston Ballet Swan Lake: October 30th – November 16th
For fans of classic ballet, Swan Lake is a must see. Get your vtickets now and plan an evening out with a friend or someone special. If you need tips on where to grab a dinner or drinks after the performance, I’m happy to provide suggestions.
If you happen to be watching this season of SYTYCD you are already familiar with the beautiful (but very tough judge) Misty Copeland. Misty is best known as a soloist ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre, but this new commercial from Under Armor is sure to increase her fame and change people’s perception of ballet. More than an art form, Under Armour’s commercial showcases the beautiful athleticism of ballet in their new I Will I Want ad campaign.
In addition to the inspirational message of never giving up, perhaps it will inspire you to check out Boston Ballet’s 2014-2015 season. Information about performance dates and tickets can be found online here.
No plans on Sunday afternoon? Come down to Randolph Country Club from 12PM – 8PM. You can purchase your tickets here.
In honor of Donna Summer, who was born and raised in Boston, the city in collaboration with Together Boston will host a Donna Summer Roller Disco Tribute on Friday, July 18 from 6 to 10 p.m in City Hall Plaza.
Adding to the Donna Summer celebration will be two of Boston’s loved drag queens, Frieda Fries and Nicholle Pride of Perestroika who will model the late disco queen’s iconic styles.
Rollerskates and blades can be rented on Friday free of charge at the event, and if you don’t want to skate, you can just come and dance to the classic disco tunes played by Dorchester DJ Kon and friends.
Each year the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater comes to Boston. If you’ve never seen the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, do a search on YouTube or Google videos and consider spending some of your hard earned cash to see them. This year they will be performing at the Wang Center from May 1-4, 2014; I’ve included the performance dates and times.
Thursday, 7:30pm – Chroma / D-Man in the Waters (Part I) / LIFT
Friday, 8pm – Ailey/Ellington: Night Creature, Pas de Duke / The River / Revelations
Saturday, 2pm – Ailey/Ellington: Night Creature, Pas de Duke / The River / Revelations
Saturday, 8pm – Chroma / D-Man in the Waters (Part I) / LIFT
Sunday, 3pm – Ailey/Ellington: Night Creature, Pas de Duke / The River / Revelations
Later tonight The Boston Ballet will premiere Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella. This grandiose production is sure to please those who love classical ballet.
Take advantage of this opportunity to plan a fun night out with someone special. If you’ve never been to a ballet or if it has been years since your last visit come and see what you are missing. One can’t reasonably argue there is nothing to do if one doesn’t try new things – right?
Tickets to Boston Ballet’s Cinderella Mar 13 – Mar 23
The Boston Ballet performances take place at Boston’s Opera House, starting tonight, Thursday, March 13th through Sunday, March 23rd. Watch The Boston Ballet’s preview here.
Looking for something different to do tonight? Check out Yankee Swap at The Middlesex in Central Square from 7 – 11pm.
Music by Boston ex-pat & LA supastah DJ James Cerne & Begbick. Also just added Ian Diver of Show Me Your Stuff & Controversy and
Special performance by Severity Stone.
The Middlesex at 315 Mass. Ave 7PM to 11PM
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