KID'S PROGRAM

The River To River Festival and The Drawing Center present

THE BIG DRAW

featuring HOPSCOTCH by J MANDLE PERFORMANCE

September 6
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
WFC Plaza

How can elements of hopscotch be used as aesthetic tools to create cultural impact? This question shaped Mandle’s project HOPSCOTCH, premiering at The Drawing Center’s The Big Draw event. Using signature Chalk Shoes used in Chalk Shoes to the High Line, Hustle, and Kalch, Mandle will engage the public in a large-scale, outdoor game and collaborative drawing. Looking to the French iteration of hopscotch, Escargot, performers will create overlapping spirals to play the game upon. Employing the vocabulary of Hopscotch, the drawing intends to allow for a meditation on notions of “safety” and “home.”

www.JMandlePerformance.org

VISUAL ARTS

Fall 2008

CAPRI'S CAMERA ON DANCE

September 9 - November 15
Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
WFC Courtyard Gallery

Celebrity and fashion photographer Frank Capri turns his camera on ballet and modern dancers from the world's leading companies. This stunning collection of work features images of Mikhail Baryshnikov, Julie Kent, Peng-Yu Chen, Jennifer Ringer and more.

www.FrankCapri.com

COMMUNITY

Fall 2008

WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER
NEW YORK MOTOREXPO

September 15 - 19
Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday - Extended Hours to 8:00 pm

World Financial Center

Your chance to see the very latest vehicles from the world's leading motor manufacturers including Aston Martin, Bentley, Lincoln and Porsche.

www.Motorexpo.co.uk

FILM

Fall 2008

TROPFEST NY 2008

September 26
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
WFC Plaza

Tropfest – the world’s largest short film festival – returns to the World Financial Center with an exciting day of movies and music. The outdoor entertainment includes musical sets throughout the afternoon, followed by the Top 16 films at nightfall. The winner, selected by a stellar cast of international celebrity judges, will be awarded the grand $50,000 prize. As always, films must be no longer than seven minutes and must include the 2008 Tropfest Signature Item (TSI), being “sunflower.”

www.Tropfest.com/NY

MUSIC

Fall 2008

MONK AT 91 PIANO MARATHON

October 10
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WFC Winter Garden

Characterized by his improvisational style and elaborate compositions, Thelonious Monk was one of the most prolific innovators of jazz and a herald of bebop. This mini-marathon, part of an annual series which counts down to Monk’s 100th birthday, features several illustrious master pianists including Geri Allen, Junior Mance, Ted Rosenthal and Chuchito Valdes.

Co-produced with Klavierhaus, in association with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.

MUSIC

Fall 2008

THE 23 CONSTELLATIONS OF JOAN MIRO
Bobby Previte, Composer

UNITED STATES PREMIERE
NEW SOUNDS LIVE

October 28
7:00 pm
WFC Winter Garden

Inspired by the art of Spanish painter Joan Miró, percussionist/composer Bobby Previte wrote this work which features one movement for each of Miró’s 23 “Constellations.” Hailed for his electrifying drumming and stunning compositions, Previte is joined by an ensemble and special guest harpist Zeena Parkins in this U.S. premiere multimedia event.

www.BobbyPrevite.com

DANCE

Fall 2008

LIMON DANCE COMPANY

November 4
12:30 pm & 7:00 pm
WFC Winter Garden

In celebration of the José Limón Centennial Year the Company will take the Winter Garden stage as part of the “City Tour” featuring classic work by José Limón and his mentor Doris Humphrey, as well as new and recent work by current company members, the next generation of dance makers inspired by Limón’s enduring legacy.

www.Limon.org

MUSIC + DANCE

Fall 2008

CELEBRACION DE MUSICA Y DANZA

LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL WEEK IN NYC
OPENING EVENT

November 5
12:00 pm
WFC Winter Garden

Latin American Cultural Week 2008 launches with an afternoon of music and dance in the Winter Garden. The concert will highlight the programs of this year’s city-wide festival, featuring performances by National Youth Symphonic Orchestra of Uruguay “Jose Artigas,” Eddy Marcano Trio Acustico, DANMAR Academy of Performing Arts and GlamourTango.

Co-presented with PAMAR

http://www.pamar.org/lacwnyc/home.asp

DANCE

Fall 2008

60x60 DANCE

November 14
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WFC Winter Garden

Modern dance and contemporary composition take on the energetic excitement of a sporting event in the electrifying “60x60 Dance.” This one-of-a-kind performance, where each minute of the hour features a new composer and a new choreographer, is the result of the artistic vision of Robert Voisey and Jeramy Zimmerman.

www.VoxNovus.com/60x60.htm

MUSIC

Fall 2008

MUSICA SACRA

NEW SOUNDS LIVE

November 18
7:00 pm
WFC Winter Garden

Formed in 1954, Musica Sacra performs from a choral repertoire spanning five centuries, singing works both familiar and rare. For this New Sounds Live concert, the ensemble, conducted by Kent Tritle, presents two contemporary classics: Morton Feldman’s nearly-mystical choral piece Rothko Chapel, and Arvo Pärt’s genuinely mystical interpretation of the Stabat Mater.

www.MusicaSacra.org