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FX Harsono’s Rebellious, Critical Voice Against ‘Big Power’ in Indonesia

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:13 +0000

For the past four decades, Mr. Harsono has provided a critical voice against political and social oppression in Indonesia. Some of his seminal works are now on show at the Singapore Art Museum, until May 9.

Does Tinsley Mortimer Eat Street Meat?

The New York Observer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:47:47 +0000

High Society, Tinsley Mortimer’s much-awaited reality show, finally premiered on the CW last night. And? Well, it’s pretty much what we expected. Paul Johnson-Calderon called Jules Kirby a “beak-nosed bitch”; Ms. Kirby called him a “an AIDS victim” (he’s not); and the Tinz spun around in pretty dresses, expertly avoiding the drama, except for the painfully awkward scene in which Ms. Mortimer lays down on her bed–in jeans, a sweater, and green (green!) Converses–and…

No. 1 UConn Women Take 16th Big East Title

NBC New York — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:36 +0000

Kalana Greene scored 15 points to lead Connecticut past No. 9 West Virginia.

Archive and Historical Society Exhibition for Grateful Dead

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:32 +0000

An exhibit at the New-York Historical Society is the first large showing of items from the Grateful Dead archive.

‘The Nose,’ and the Eye and the Ear, at Metropolitan Opera

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:32 +0000

Three critics for The New York Times discuss the music, the art and the literary threads of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of the Shostakovich opera “The Nose.”

Music Review | Grawemeyer Players: Award-Winning Works by Lutoslawski, Kurtag and Currier

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:32 +0000

The Grawemeyer Players, a faculty ensemble from the University of Louisville, performed works by winners of the university’s annual composition prize at Weill Recital Hall.

Music Review | Ying Quartet: Barber’s Centenary Celebrated at Morgan Library & Museum

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:32 +0000

On Tuesday, the centenary of Samuel Barber’s birth, the Ying Quartet performed the composer’s Op. 11 String Quartet in Gilder Lehrman Hall at the Morgan Library & Museum.

EMI Music Names a New Chief

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:31 +0000

Charles Allen was named executive chairman of EMI Music. He replaces Elio Leoni-Sceti, who is leaving the company.

Arts, Briefly: Lady Antebellum Returns to Top of Chart

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:31 +0000

Six new albums entered the Billboard Top 10 this week, but none could best the two titles that have dominated the chart for the last five weeks.

Does Seacrest Need a Lesson in Fashion Reporting?

The New York Times — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:31 +0000

Ryan Seacrest failed to ask celebrities on the Oscars red carpet what they were wearing. Does he need a lesson in fashion reporting?