Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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Josh Lefkowitz
appearing in Now What? at CENTERSTAGE
 Josh Lefkowitz returns to CENTERSTAGE in Baltimore with his new show Now What? His comic timing and relentless skewering of his personal obsessions are classic, and hilarious. The Baltimore Sun has said "his metaphors are chosen with a painter's eye, and individual sentences are as rhythmic as a line of music." Now What? runs at CENTERSTAGE through January 20th.
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Neil Goldberg
creator, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
 Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is a dreamlike show of aerialists, gymnasts and acrobats set to ethereal music and stunning costumery. Sometimes confused with that "other show," Cirque Dreams uses a variety of talent from around the world for shows across the U.S. Joining us today is Cirque Fantasy creator Neil Goldberg. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy plays at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theater from Jan. 22 through Feb. 3rd.
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Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy
Marcell and the Truth
"Soul, Blues, Jazz and a Dash of Funk"
 Whether they're performing at a local book festival or getting national notoriety for their nomination on Soultracks' website contestant poll for Best New Soul Artists, it looks like Marcell and the Truth are here to take those that are interested in real music played by real musicians on a journey. Spotted at the Baltimore Book Festival, I was enamored by the way that they took command of the stage and just made the crowd sway and feel what they had to say. Whether it's about relationships, religion or just plain old feelings, Marcell and the Truth brought the emotions to the surface with their live stage performance. Their music seems to be a mixture of soul, blues, jazz and a dash of funk. This 10+ member band has all the right sounds and moves and Marcell Russell, the lead singer, simply has a phenomenally huge voice. Originals songs are mostly composed by Marcell and the core squad: William (Bags) Bagwell, Charles (C.J) Bennett, and Gerald (Fingas) Richardson. They're all captured on their new cd, Hopes Too High and it's available online at cdbaby.com/cd/marcelltruth.
If you would like to see Marcell and the Truth, and you really should see them perform live, they have upcoming performances on Feb. 15th, 7:30pm at the 13th Annual Black Heritage Festival in the Baltimore Convention Center and Feb. 28th, starting at 9:00pm at the Eden Lounge in Baltimore. For more information, check out their website.
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Marcell and the Truth Myspace page
CD Baby
13th Annual Black Heritage Festival
Brasil Abstrato Exhibition: Patricia Secco
This Week's Salon Artist
 Our salon art this week comes from the Brasil Abstrato exhibition displayed at University of Maryland, University College. International artist Patricia Secco delivers a collection of works in this ongoing series that celebrates her native country of Brazil. This exhibition examines the myths, music and personal iconography of Ms. Secco as viewed through her highly textured and vibrantly colored canvases. She has shown her paintings in many countries including France, England and the United States and received many honors and awards to the effect. The Brasil Abstrato exhibition can be seen in the Arts Program Gallery on the lower level of the UMUC Inn and Conference Center at the University of Maryland University College, 3501 University Boulevard East, Adelphi, MD. The exhibition runs January 10 - March 2. Gallery hours are 9:00am to 9:00pm. For more information, call 301-985-7937.
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University of Maryland University College
Patricia Secco's website
ArtChat
with Nate and Rhea
On ArtChat This Week, Nate and Rhea discuss the unraveling of a mystery that has dumbfounded millions for centuries: the identity of the face with the iconic smile on the masterpiece painted by Leonardo DaVinci. A researcher has recently uncovered evidence that apparently confirms the identity of the model who posed as the famous Mona Lisa. And the 13th annual Eastern Shore Regional Poetry contest is underway. The contest invites experienced and aspiring writers to submit their verse. The deadline for submission is March 1st.
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QAC Arts Council and Centre for the Arts
ArtWorks This Week is made possible by the members of MPT. Thank you for your generous support!
Production Funders:
• The Henry & Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation
• SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Foundation
• James G. Robinson Foundation
• The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
• The Baltimore Community Foundation
• The Cordish Family Fund
• Marjorie Wyman Charitable Annuity Trust
• The Harry L. Gladding Foundation, Inc.
• Witt/Hoey Foundation
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