Nov 23, 2005
Out and About: Weekend Picks
WEDNESDAY: >> Recently named Kennedy Center Artistic Advisor for Ballet, Suzanne Farrell knows George Balanchine’s repertory better than anyone else — she ought to, since Farrell herself is his most famous protégée. So you can expect nothing but exuberant and masterful performances, through Nov. 27, of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet’s all-Balanchine extravaganza. Tickets are $29 to $84, at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. THURSDAY: >> It’s Thanksgiving, and most of you will be gathering…
Jul 28, 2005
DCist Music Interview: Paul Michel
(From DCist contributor Colleen Clark) On first listen, it’s hard to believe the album “These Are All Beautiful Things” was birthed from Paul Michel, a D.C.-based musician weaned on flamenco guitar, high school jazz and years with metal and hardcore bands. But give it another spin and you’ll get it. This is the album of a guy with musical chops — he plays all the instruments and plays them well — who has the restraint…