http://similinton.com/blog A disability-focused commentary on the arts Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:10:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://similinton.com/blog/?p=155 The scene: A rehearsal studio on 42nd Street near Broadway.The occasion: Rehearsal for Gimp, the thrilling dance you should all see http://www.thegimpproject.com/gimp/ The personnel: Lawrence Carter-Long, Simi Linton, Heidi Latsky and Catherine Long and a surprise encounter with ……… The moment:  As this crew is leaving the studio, heading for the elevator, ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=154 I mentioned in the previous post (4/22/09) an art exhibit featuring four disabled artists at the Ricco/Maresca Gallery in Chelsea (NYC) (529 West 20 Street – Wheelchair accessible). I attended a screening at the gallery of the film titled Make about these four artists, Ike Morgan, Royal Robertson, Judith Scott and ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=153 I am interested in how prevalent disability is in all manner of cultural formations, and, paradoxically, how invisible. As I watch a film or read a book, I can (or think I can) guess when the impaired character, theme or trope will emerge, and then how she, he or it ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=152 An extraordinary opportunity to study with AXIS Dance Company http://www.axisdance.org/, the exciting, ground-breaking, vital, physically integrated dance company. Thrilling to behold on stage, and wonderfully talented educators off. This will change your life!! ~~~~~~~~~~ Prepare to leave all your preconceptions at the door — AXIS Dance Company, one of the world’s most ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=151 Raves keep coming in on the Gimp Project. One more night – Saturday, March 21. The audiences have been over the moon!!!!!!! See info below for ticket info. Here is a glimpse from the Newark Star Ledger: http://www.nj.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2009/03/the_gimp_project_examines_move.html   GIMP is coming.....to New York City, March 19-21. New York City tickets call # 212 -352-3101 or ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=150 Ah. Horton Foote. He wrote the screenplay for To Kill a Mockingbird, and then some 45 years later put his arm around me for this photo.   Horton Foote died March 4 in Hartford, Conn, at the age of 92. He was working on a production of "The Orphans' Home Cycle," his ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=147 The documentary film Examined Life opened Wednesday, 2/25, at the IFC Theatre in NYC – check their site for schedule for film in NYC (through Tuesday, March 3), and then check film’s website for screenings around country.   "EXAMINED LIFE takes philosophy out of the classroom and into the street, as filmmaker ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=145 It has been eons since I’ve posted to Disability Culture Watch, but I am moved to post by the events of the last week. Namely, the protests in Los Angeles and around the country at the decision by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences to grant the Jean ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=133 The Society for Disability Studies & New York University's Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality Presents an ALLIGER ARTS Production OUTSIDE THE BOX/ PERFORMING DISABILITY An International Cabaret Showcasing Music, Spoken Word, Dance, & Drama ONE NIGHT ONLY! June 20, Friday - 8 PM Eisner and Lubin Auditorium NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Square South, 4th Floor between LaGuardia ... http://similinton.com/blog/?p=132