Where Is This?

The Roving Photographer 

This possibly overlooked piece was set down in Wilton Manors what is seems to me, many years ago.  It is an odd piece, semi-rusted, and yet, there is fresh mulch around the base to indicate that someone knows it is there.  Where is it?  Tell me where it is and receive a $10 drink card to Circuit.  Just kidding.  How about a cookie at Storks?  Email me at stephen@jumponmarkslist.com to enter.  Stay tuned next week to find the answer and remember, art is all around you.

Time to Don That Red Wig, Memorial Day Weekend 

Yes Sandy, we have found a home.  Annie will be performed this Memorial Day Weekend at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts at 174 E Flagler Street, Miami.  Tickets are available at the Box Office 305*372-0925 or www.ticketmaster.com. 

Unmerciful Good Fortune at Sol Theatre.

May 12^th thru June 4^th 

Murder brings two women from the Bronx together—will fate tear them apart?  The right to love and the right to die are inextricably bound in this riveting drama of the heart.  The Sol Theatre Project, which was the spot of Spring’s The Mystery of Irma Vep  is proud to announce a production not only for the ladies, but for everyone.  This is an Edwin Sanchez play and proudly sponsored by New Moon and for every ticket purchased gets you a free drink.  The Sol Theatre Project is located at 1140 N Flagler Drive, Ft. Lauderdale.  You and call them at 954*525-6555 or go to www.soltheatre.com.  

Coming to Town

Hit Me With Your Best Shot, June 4^th 

Listen all you rockers out there, Pat Benetar will be at Revolution June 4^th at 7pm.  Revolution is located at 200 W Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale.  Tickets are $35 & $40 and can be ordered through www.ticketmaster.com. 

Il Divo

I remember the first time that I was blown away by the music of these four Opera singers.  George’s Alibi had a promotion and giveaway of their CD and my roommate won one.  We LOVED it and you will too!  Their latest CD Ancora and latest DVD Encore is now available in stores and online at www.ildivo.com.   

They will be in concert June 13^th & 14^th at 8pm at the Mizner Park Amphitheatre and is a Fantasma Productions Concert Event— www.fantasma.com.  You can also charge by phone at:  561*966-3309, 954-523-3309, or 305-358-5885.

Do You Have a Heart of Glass? June 15^th 

He Wasn’t Man Enough for Me, June 21^st 

Toni Braxton will be at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise Wednesday, June 21^st.  Tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com. 

There’s a Redneck Woman Coming! June 29^th 

Gretchen Wilson’s dramatic rise to stardom is well known to fans of her signature country-rock blend.  Come and see her perform her breakthrough single “Redneck Woman” in her Redneck Revolution Tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL.  Tickets are now on sale, go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 954*523-3309 or go to the Hard Rock Live Box Office which is open from noon to 7pm daily. For more info on Gretchen, visit her fan club website, www.gwfans.com

Who’s Your First Idol?

Kelly Clarkson will be live, onstage Friday, June 30^th at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre.  As part of her Addicted Tour, her Special Guest will be Rooney.  The Amphitheatre is located at 601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach.  Tickets are $25-$75 and can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com www.livenation.com, or by phone at:  561*966-3309, 954*523-3309, or 305*358-5885.  To get more Kelly info, go to www.kellyclarkson.com. 

The Queen of Miami, July 15 

The undisputed Queen of Miami, Gloria Estefan, along with her band the Miami Sound Machine, will be at the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Saturday, July 15^th at 10pm.  Tickets are $30-$85 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. 

Hide Your Fur, July 24^th 

Pink will be performing her latest songs at Revolution, 200 W Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale Monday, July 24.  Tickets are $25 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. 

Her Hips Don’t Lie, Sep 16^th 

Shakira and Wyclef have added a second show 7:30pm on September 16^th at the American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami.  Tickets are $19.50-$87 and you can get them through www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 786*777-1250. For more info about Shakira: www.shakiraheaven.com

 Jersey Boys are Back!

Yes, we all survived the BIG HAIR of the 80’s.  If you know that “You Give Love a Bad Name” and feel like you are “Living on a Prayer”—yes Virginia, there is a Bon Jovi!  All four members (John Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Tico Torres, and David Bryan) will be onstage at Hard Rock Live July 10^th  at 8pm.  Tickets are now on sale.   

For further information, call 954*523-3309, www.ticketmaster.com, or stop by the Hard Rock Live Box Office—they are open from noon to 7pm daily.

Melissa Etheridge Live Saturday, August 19^th  8pm 

New Greatest Hits CD “The Road Less Traveled” in stores now!

Tickets available at Ticketmaster locations or you can charge by phone:  305-358-5885 / 954-523-3309 / 561-966-3309 or www.ticketmaster.com. 

Mizner Park Amphitheater is in Boca Raton and this is a Fantasma Productions Concert Event.  For further information go to www.fantasma.com or www.melissaetheridge.com

Local Theatre Buzz

I’m Scared, Until June 11^th 

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf a story about a married couple living in a faculty house of a small New England college invite the new professor and his wife over for a nightcap and fun and games.  This play is being performed at Dreamworks on 322 Banyan Blvd in West Palm Beach.  Tickets are $35-$38 and can be purchased by phone at 561*514-4042 or on the web at www.palmbeachdramaworks.org. 

Beehive Found at Stage Door Theatre, May 26^th thru June 25^th 

Beehive, the 60’s musical sensation, will be at The Stage Door Theatre May 26^th thru June 25^th with big hair and bigger hits. 

The Stage Door Theatre is located on 26^th right across from Wilton Station in the Old Florida Seafood House Plaza.  For times and tickets, call 954*344-7765.

Things on Display

ARTe ABSTRACTo, May 27^th thru June 29^th 

Art Expression Gallery is hosting an ARTe ABSTRACTo exhibit and there will be an opening reception at 7pm Saturday, May 27^th at the gallery that is located at 1212 NE Fourth Ave, Ft. Lauderdale.  For further information call 954*527-7770.   

Metanoia, Until May 31^st 

The RaZoo Gallery is hosting a sculpture exhibit, “Metanoia” featuring the work of artist Michael Stiles.  This exhibit will be on display until May31st at 3038 N Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale.  For further information call 954*663-3888.

Signals/Senales, Until June 11^th 

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers a timely and spirited exhibit of works by more than 30 contemporary Mexican artists.  Some of the artists are schooled, but many are self-taught, such as the factory workers who, under the guidance of photojournalist Adrian Caldera, have learned to fashion pinhole cameras from boxes and other found objects.  This exhibit runs through June 11^th.   

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is located at 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood.  For more information call 954*921-3274 or go to www.artandculturecenter.org. 

Keith Clark at Stonewall, All Month Long 

Artist Keith Clark will be showcasing at The Stonewall Library and Archives all this month.  ArtsUnited is proud to sponsor Keith Clark as the Artist of the Month.  The Stonewall Library and Archives is located at 1717 North Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale.  For further information you can call them at 954*530-2723.

China Change, Until June 18, 2006 

On exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art is now showing Documenting China:  Contemporary Photography and Social Change.  The exhibition is a collection of 57 dramatic works by seven contemporary Chinese photographers that reveal the essence of that nation from an insider’s point of view.  This show is organized by the Bates College Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.   While you are there, check out Edward Burtynsky:  The China Series that contain 20 new large-scale color photographs from recent trips to China and Pop Prints that are works from the permanent collection of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichetenstein, Jim Dine, and others.   

The Boca Raton Museum of Art is located at 501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park and you can contact them at 561-392-2500 or www.bocamuseum.org.  

Titanic:  The Artifact Exhibit, Until October 

This exhibit chronicles the journey of RMS Titanic from its design and construction through its fateful maiden voyage and sinking, to the scientific recovery efforts.   

The Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium is located on 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami.  You can contact them at 305*646-4200 or www.miamisci.org. 

Chihuly at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden Until May 31, 2006

Experience a garden straight out of a dream with glass masterpieces by world renown artist Dale Chihuly.  These pieces are woven throughout a stunning backdrop of the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden—art and nature as one.  Experience this one of a kind event now until May 31, 2006.  For further information go to:  www.fairchildgarden.org. 

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, 305-667-1651. Hours of Operation:  9:30am – 4:30pm  Cost:  $15

Surface Piercing  

Do you look twice nowadays at eyebrow, tongue, or even nose piercings?  Well, unique has reached a whole new level—Surface Piercing.  In this process, both the entrance and exit holes lie on the same plane of skin; the stud does not go through muscle tissue or cartilage.  Most common places are:  the nape of the neck, cleavage, collarbones, and the back.  People who do it now are mostly after the shock value.  The Madison piercing is done in the soft area between the collarbones.  Surface piercing starts at $75 and is done with the same equipment as other piercing and poses the same risks for infections. 

The Fashion File

We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Badges! 

Tehran’s radical leaders passed a Nazi-style law requiring Jews and Christians to wear identifying badges.  The law, approved by Iran’s Parliament last week says that there should be, “separate dress codes for religious minorities: Christian, Jews, and Zoroastrians, who will have to adopt distinct color schemes to make them identifiable in public.”  Jews will be forced to wear yellow cloth strips, like the Star of David that Jews had to wear in Nazi Germany while Christians will have to war red strips—purpose being:  to protect Muslims from becoming “unclean” by accidentally shaking hands with them. 

Pink Palace Guards 

Days before Pink was to perform this past Saturday at the Prince’s Trust event in London, where the Queen was to attend, Pink wrote Her Majesty and asked her to replace the palace guards’ famed bearskin hats with faux fur.  If you will recall, Pink also had problems with the Royal Family in the past—refusing to perform for Prince William’s 21^st birthday because weeks before he was seen out hunting with Prince Charles.  For months before this event last week, there was a protester in a bear costume following around Mummy and Chazz begging them to “save my skin.” 

Oprah is Number One 

Oprah Winfrey has inked a deal to publish a fitness book with her personal trainer Bob Greene to create the richest nonfiction book deal in history.  While declining to give the exact price, people say it is larger than the $12 million advance former President Bill Clinton got to write his autobiography My Life in 2004.  Simon & Schuster will publish the book in January.  This deal knocks Clinton to Number 2 in the list of richest nonfiction book contracts and former Federal Chairman Alan Greenspan (who received $8.5 million) to Number 3.  Now the question is, is she going to make is an Oprah Book Club book? 

McGreevey Coming Out…Again in September 

Former New Jersey Governor James McGreevey has a book due out in September published by Regan Books, an imprint of Harper Collins.  McGreevey shocked the nation when he proclaimed himself a “gay American” in August 2004 and announcing his intent to resign at the same time his gay affair.  The memoir is about his personal struggles with his homosexuality and emergence as the nation’s first openly gay Governor.  Oh, did I forget to mention he has agreed to meet with The Oprah around the time it comes out?

E. Robert Dunn Does It Again! 

E. Robert Dunn, creator and writer of the series Echelon’s End has just published his latest book PlanetFall.  Click here to read my interview with Mr. Dunn and learn more about this interesting and unique individual. To read Stephen's interview with E Robert Dunn, Click Here.

Isn’t That Charmin… 

Imagine this…custom-printed toilet paper from a company called Liquid Shirts (www.liquidshirts.com).  With the advances in printing and digital imaging, you are now able to get a photo, logo, or whatever have you—printed on a roll of toilet paper!  I can’t think why they want you to think of them at the moment it would come in handy…but, nonetheless it’s popular.  Orders have been placed for: exes, bosses, or anything worthy of that honor.  Why not art? Prices start at $12 a roll for a minimum order of four rolls, plus setup charges. 

Opera Al Fresco 

Are you looking to combine arias and al fresco dining?  This Saturday, May 27^th, the Miami Lyric Opera will offer a gala concert of opera arias starting at 8pm at the Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.  The concert will open the 2006 season for Raffaele Cardone’s fledgling company.  The principal goal of which is to provide performance opportunities for young local singers.  Tickets are $25 and for further information call 305*297-3619 or on the web at www.miamilyricopera.org.  

Calling Artists & Theatre People 

Call For Artists for ArtsUnited’s United & Proud Exhibit 

ArtsUnited is seeking submissions for its annual United & Proud Visual Art Exhibit in celebration of Gay Pride Month.  Entries are not limited to a theme, but rather the exhibition is designed to showcase local gay and lesbian artists to the general public.  Exhibiting in United & Proud is for ArtsUnited Members only.  Membership is only $20.00 per year for artists, and applications are available at ArtServe, Stonewall Library and     Archives, and online at www.artsunitedonline.org.  This year’s United & Proud Exhibit will be on display from June 5 through 29, 2006 at Gallery Six, Broward County Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Ft Lauderdale. The opening reception will be on Wednesday June 7^th from 6 to 8:30 PM. Admission will be free.  There will be prizes for Best of Show and People’s Choice that will be announced at the Opening Reception.  Visual artists who wish to participate must complete and submit an application on or before May 31, 2006 either by mail to ArtsUnited, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd, Suite 145, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304, or by fax to 954-567-1439.  Applications are available at ArtServe, Stonewall Library and Archives or online at www.artsunitedonline.org.

Rob Thomas & Jewel 

Rob Thomas and Jewel will be performing live at the Mizner Park Amphitheatre on May 24^th at 7:30pm.  Rob’s CD is already in stores now and Jewel’s Goodbye Alice in Wonderland will be available May 2^nd.  Tickets are now on sale at www.ticketmaster.com or any ticketmaster location.  For more information about this and about them, go to www.robthomasmusic.com and/or www.jeweljk.com.  

Anacaona - Queen of Hispaniola. May 27, 2006 - May 28, 2006 6:00 PM

La Compagnie de Danse Régine Mont-Rosier Trouillot with the collaboration of Miami City Ballet and Theatro National de Puerto-Rico presents an original full length ballet ANACAONA: Queen of Hispaniola.

This is an exotic tale recounting Anacaona's life. It is enriched through visually stunning costumes and intricate sets, recreating Anacaona's empire to captivating music.

Although a forgotten queen, the once powerful Anacaona remains one of Hispaniola's greatest historical personalities. Dominated by Spanish colonial rule, Anacaona attempted to save her people and culture from extinction. Her struggle is one of courage, pride, determination and passion. www.gleasontheater.com

Dance

Channel Your Inner Seductress

T.Y. Park will be hosting belly-dancing classes for ages 12 and up.  The park is located at 3300 N Park Road, Hollywood.  These are the following dates and times:  May 24^th at 5:30pm, May 27^th at 9am, May 31^st at 5:30pm and June 3^rd at 9am.  Cost is $12 per person and for further information call 954*985-1980.

Don’t Cry For Me Mis Tejanos 

Eleven years after her murder, Tejano Queen Selena has become a hit in Mexico’s capital.  Selena, a Texas-born sensation, is receiving a new round of attention and adulation with a new Broadway-style musical that chronicles her meteoric career and tragic death.  Played by Mexican singer and former child star Lidia Avila, Selena and Tejano music can be revived at the Teatro Blanquita.  Producers hope that Selena The Musical, with multi-million dollar production costs, can raise the profiles she embodied.  Tejano is a genre of polka-infused music that originated among Mexican Americans in central and southern Texas several decades ago.  Fans will be amazed at the 18 costume changes and 25 musical numbers, and focuses on Selena’s love affair with eventual husband Chris Perez.  Photo Courtesy EMI Latin.

Key West Cultural Events 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be performed at the Red Barn Theatre at 319 Duval Street, Key West.  Performances will be going on until June 3^rd and cost $35.  The Key West Players present The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams at the Waterfront Playhouse, Tifts Lane, Key West.  Performances will be going on until Saturday, May 27^th and cost $30.   

For further information www.fla-keys.com/keywest/calendar.cfm or call 1-800-LAST-KEY.

Muppets Take the Smithsonian 

The Muppets, and their ancestors have gone on prominent display Thursday at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.  The collection includes an early version of Kermt the Frog, which was fashioned from scraps of creator Jim Henson’s mother’s discarded green coat and two halves of a ping-pong ball.  Kermit, who turned 50 in October, made his debut on WRC-TV, a Washington station, which gave Henson—then a University of Maryland Freshman, a five-minute show that aired twice nightly.  The display runs through September 4^th, consists of two exhibits, one being Sam and Friends cast that also has Rowlf the Dog, the Swedish Chef, and other Muppet characters.  The other being all the technical innovations he contributed to puppetry.  One major innovation was puppets that moved by remote control instead of strings. Sometimes it is easy being green!