February is a time to embrace the golden glow of winter by finding warmth in artistic experiences—whether venturing into your city, savoring the comfort of home, or exploring new perspectives through film, books, and music. This month’s Cultural Compass features…
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Exploring the Power of Dance: Alvin Ailey’s Chroma and Revelations Unveiled
There are moments in the world of dance that stay with you—not just as a memory but as a visceral sensation etched into your being. For me, two such moments belong to Alvin Ailey’s repertoire: the electric pulse of Chroma…
Exploring Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes Ballet: Set Design, Costumes, and Dance
There’s something magnetic about the world of The Red Shoes. Whether it’s the haunting allure of the original film or the breathtaking reinterpretation by Matthew Bourne, this story holds a special place in the hearts of anyone who has ever…
Riccardo Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini: The Set Design That Steals the ShowRiccardo Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini
Some productions are about the music. Others, the performances. And then there are productions like Riccardo Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini where the set design is the undeniable star, pulling you into a world so lush, so visually arresting, that you’re…
A Conversation Between Books: Exploring Edges of Ailey and A Legacy in Motion in January
Hi Friend, Welcome to the first Coffee Table Book Club of the year! This January, we’re exploring Edges of Ailey and A Legacy in Motion: The Dance Theatre of Harlem. These aren’t just books—they’re windows into two transformative legacies of…