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Ain’t Nothing Like the Real ThingThe Legendary Apollo Theatre at Museum of the City of New York
Kicking off in early February Ain’t Nothing
Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater
Shaped American Entertainment explores the
apollo Theater’s rich history and influence on
popular culture.
The exhibit will transport you back in time
with an array of costumes, accessories,
record album covers, photographs, videos,
recordings, musician instruments and other
artifacts directly related to the Theater and
owned or worn by the countless celebrities
associated with the apollo—many of whom
are among the greatest names in american
and entertainment.
The exhibition also touches on the history
of Harlem—how it became a national center
for black culture and black politics; text,
photographs, and artifacts on view tell
the story of this important new york city
neighborhood. The exhibition also places
Harlem and the apollo Theater within a
larger picture of american history, particularly
in regard to shifting attitudes about race,
segregation and integration. The exhibit
spotlights Frank Schiffman, the influential
white owner of the apollo from 1935 until his
death in 1974, testify to the great strides he
made in integrating not only apollo audiences
but also apollo employees, by welcoming
african american audiences to the theater
and by hiring african americans from the
communities surrounding the Theater, both
uncommon practices in their day.
Susan Henshaw jones, Director of the museum
of the city of new york, commented: “The
apollo is one of new york city’s greatest
cultural landmarks, and it is a symbol of pride
not only for african americans but for so
many new yorkers. This is much more than
an exhibition about music and stardom. It’s a
chapter in american history that is especially
rewarding to consider and understand. when
I think of a soundtrack for the second half of
the twentieth century, it’s the music that was
launched by the apollo.”
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If I Want to Whistle, I WhistleInterview: Director Florin Serban
By TyLER M. WiLSON — Florin Serban
may be one of the latest additions to the
romanian new wave of cinema, even
though he challenges the movement’s very
existence. His film If I Want to Whistle,
I Whistle—a family drama cloaked by its
prison setting—has already picked up the
jury grand Prix at the Berlin International
Film Festival and is romania’s official entry at
the forthcoming academy awards. Keeping
up with the realism that so often colors this
new wave, Serban cast actual inmates for the
adaptation of andreea Valean’s theater play
of the same name.
TW: what made you want to film the theater
play of If I Want to Whistle I Whistle?
FS: The play was written some years ago,
and it was not me who actually picked the
play. It was the co-writer and co-producer
of the film (catalin mitulescu) who came
to me with one draft of his work based on
the play, and we started from there. I took
things from the play. I didn’t see or read it
until very late in the process because; I didn’t
want to be influenced.
The whole play is very beautiful. Very
dreamlike. But I didn’t want that to go
into the film because the film is very much
about sweat and skin—desires. Dreams, in
terms of form, were something I wanted to
stay away from.
TW: was the writing process between you
and catalin fairly fluid, or did you frequently
find yourselves in disagreement?
FS: oh, we had a lot of disagreements. we
both brought our arguments, but above all,
there was this play between us. It was never a
matter of pride or whose idea would end up
in the film. right now, some parts are mine
and some parts are his, but I don’t remember
for sure, and he doesn’t either.
TW: you’ve cited filmmakers like robert
Bresson and Pedro almodóvar as your
influences. are there others—perhaps even
outside the film medium—who’ve had an
impact on you?
FS: well I wouldn’t say he’s an influence, but
I like David Lynch a lot. I would love to make
movies like Lynch, but I don’t know if I’m able
to. I don’t think I should try.
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BY Lee Ann normAn — Eight-time Grammy
nominated singer/songwriter Joan Osborne
is perhaps best known for her hit single One of Us from the folk, blues and pop tinged
breakthrough album Relish (1995), but her
history in the music industry and New York
is much deeper. She crosses genres and
blurs boundaries with a voice that embodies
styles like funk and soul, blues and country,
pop and rock and most things in between.
She has performed Motown classics with the
Funk Brothers, and sung alongside Pavarotti
and Taj Mahal; she studied Qawwli with the
late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and performed
at venues as diverse as Lilith Fair and the
Grand Ole Opry. This seamless fluidity among
genres has given Osborne the kind of rich
and wide-ranging career that many artists can
only dream of. “My musical interests aren’t
solely commercial,” Osborne explained as she
reflected on her career trajectory and interests
in multiple musical styles. “Because of that I
can experiment…I love so many different kinds
of music, and it’s great to be able to follow your
heart: follow your instincts.”
Joan Osborne arrived in New York from
Kentucky in the late 1980s to study film,
but soon after became drawn to the artistic
immediacy of music making. She began
casting down musical roots, singing the blues
at bars in the legendary Bleeker Street club
scene of the 80s and 90s and hasn’t looked
back since. After the chart topping success of
Relish, Osborne continued to produce studio
albums including the 2002 release How Sweet It Is, which covered classic 1960s and 70s
soul tunes. In 2006, Osborne released Pretty Little Stranger and returned to the sounds
of Nashville to where she explored country
music’s ancestry in new ways. Her most recent
studio record Little Wild One (2008) reunited
her with the production team of Rick Chertoff,
Rob Hyman, and Eric Bazilian that helped
launch her into the mainstream with Relish.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate
to be welcomed into so many different
communities. I’m very lucky that I can
keep things fresh…that I have an audience
who will support me even when I do all of
these different things!”
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In February, Osborne will premier her new work
for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series.
Love and Hate – A Song Cycle is an emotionally
charged multi-media work that aims to evoke
the ups and downs of modern love. To elaborate
on the inspiration for this cycle, Osborne
declared, “I have this image in my mind of a
beam of white light being refracted through a
prism into all of its elements. Romantic love
is kind of like that – it’s joyful and spiritual,
and it’s also dark, fearful and angry. I wanted
to write about what romantic love can be, and
what it is.” Osborne has been working on the
songs for Love and Hate for the last few years,
so when Lincoln Center approached her about
performing, she thought the occasion might
be the perfect opportunity to introduce this
music to the public. Eventually, she plans to
release the song cycle as a
full-length album and to create
an enhanced live performing
experience for a coinciding
tour through the addition
of choreography and video.
She also hopes to invite local
orchestras intour cities to
perform with her band.
Many of the songs on Love and Hate are collaborations
with Jack Petrocelli (who also
produces some of the tracks). “Jack and I
have known each other for awhile. We came up
together in the Bleeker Street clubs, and he’s
played in my band. We developed a friendship,
and now work more collaboratively, which has
been great.” Osborne explained. “He is such an
incredible musician, a great guitar player who
is always trying to increase his ability and learn
new skills.” Throughout this collaboration,
Osborne has found their work together to be
especially rewarding. “Going into the studio
with Jack to work on Love and Hate has been
so fruitful. I feel like I’ve really been able to
see all the things he’s been learning over the
years, the ways that he’s grown as a musician.
It’s so clear in the music we’re producing.”
Other collaborators on the album include Gary
Lucas on guitar; he and Osborne had worked
together on songs in the past, some of which
were revisited for Love and Hate. Keith Todden
(keyboard) co-wrote the title track for the
song cycle and contributed to the beautiful
melodies of many of the pieces. Lily Baldwin,
a dancer and choreographer (who connected
with Osborne through her work with David
Byrne) created movement and a short film as
compliments to the songs.
Beyond the Love and Hate cycle, Osborne
will be keeping herself busy. Following her
performance at Lincoln Center, she will be
singing at Carnegie Hall in the Neil Young
tribute show. She also plans to continue
performing with Trigger
Happy, a dance oriented
rock group made up of
musicians from other
bands like Widespread
Panic and the Black
Crows. “There are always
things happening out
in the world for me…
bubbling up, just under
the surface,” Osborne
explained. “As an artist, it’s definitely good to
have too much to do rather than the problem
of being blocked, or not having enough as the
alternative.” With her adopted home of New
York City as inspiration, Osborne may not have
to confront that problem any time soon. “New
York is such a great place to live, especially
if you are an artist. It’s hard, but if you can
manage to hang on, it’s worth it. So much of
life here happens on the sidewalks…I hear
snippets of conversations, see a gesture,
and take those back as the idea for a song.”
she explained “New York…it’s an incredible
banquet of inspiration.”
Romantic love is joyful, spiritual and
it’s also dark, fearful and angry.
-Joan Osborne
The Samba Just Got SexierChef Fernando Navas Spices it Up
BY Chris evAngeListA — Sushi Samba
has been receiving positive feedback from
the crowd yet it hasn't received its much
deserved spot in the lime light. Perhaps
one of the reasons is that it is technically a
'chain' restaurant but not in the same way as
applebee’s- it's just that Sushi Samba can be
found in multiple neighborhoods in the city.
with that said, maybe the 'corporate' aspect
wards off critics. Looking pass Sushi Samba's
commercial exterior let me tell you about the
great food.
chef Fernando navas has mastered combining
japanese and Brazilian culinary concepts. you
may think it's a weird combo but chef navas
says that it shouldn't be surprising, 'there's a
heavy japanese population in Brazil'. It was
very kind of chef navas to prepare a taste test
for me. I tremendously enjoyed every item
on the menu but the following dishes really
impressed me and left me wanting more.
Salt and Pepper Squidwith dry miso and shichimi (Japanese 5 spice)
and served with a smoked soy sauce – I
love the texture of this. It gave me such
nostalgia – I could easily see this being served
as street food in South east asia. Its taste
is very reminiscent of 'fish balls' (balls of
fish that is). I love the sweet, spicy and sour
flavors. The squid's texture plays an illusion
trick because it looks like churros.
Duck Anticuchoswith a sweet ginger soy sauce served over a
bed of Peruvian corn – a surprising bowl of
comfort and I love it. Duck never tasted so
much like meat before my encounter with
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The General Store opened in the spring of2001to provide the artists and artisans of Dumbo
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with a good cup of co�ee while picking up
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in Brooklyn Heights since 1936, once frequented
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Scopello, named after a small village in Sicily, is a
place you can immerse yourself in a spectacular
natural setting, ancient history and delicious
wholesome foods. Our menu features the fresh-
est produce, fish and meats, homemade pastas
and bread, with ingredients imported from Italy...
25 Lafayette Ave.
718.222.5800
The wunderbar authentic
Viennese dishes at chef Thomas Ferlesch’s
charming Fort Greene Austrian bistro are
worth traveling for; it recalls a homely corner
of old Europe, and the location and person-
able service are both perfect for a BAM night.
to really strut. And Domain Michel Tête is making
bangin’ Juliénas.
I do love Rioja, like really,
really love Rioja. Muga’s Prado Enea is aromatically
fascinating.
I think
about the food we’re going to have and if we are
only having one lonely bottle, what would fit
reasonably well throughout.
For good quality to price
ratio, I tend toward off the map regions—
Languedoc and Southern France, the regions no one
knows from Spain—Bierzo, Montsant, Alicante, and
of course, Italy!
In Brooklyn, I’ve been
recession-ified! I’m often at Diner or Marlow &
Sons for wine. Roberta’s offers a lean list, but good
wines. The Richardson Bar and Huckleberry Bar
have great wines by the glass, almost unheard of in
a bar.
Cork may always have a place in the very
upper echelons of wine, but Stelvin and increasingly,
boxes, are finding the company of good wine. I’m
saying by 2020, almost all everyday wines will be in
box or screw cap.
I really only give
champagne—it, by its very nature, suggests
celebration. Most people like it and can enjoy it
without being wine-geeks. I’m a fan of Gosset, and
Jean Milan’s Terres de Noel—a too obvious choice
for Christmas, but oh-so-good, and Jacques Selosse,
if you can find it and have a wine geek to impress. In
the words of Joe Strummer, “there’s never a bad
time for champagne.”
I’m partial to Rioja.
When you eat out, what factors do you
consider when ordering a bottle of wine?
Suggestions to finding a great value on a
restaurant’s wine list?
Where can we find you enjoying a glass of
wine around town?
Any idea by what year the cork top will cease
to exist?
Also, with the holidays approaching people
often give wine. Any tips to impressing the in-
laws, a boss or good friend?
Read more online at www.encoremag.com
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63 Lafayette Ave. • 718.852.1100
Scopello, named after a small village in Sicily, is a
place you can immerse yourself in a spectacular
natural setting, ancient history and delicious
wholesome foods. Our menu features the fresh-
est produce, fish and meats, homemade pastas
and bread, with ingredients imported from Italy...
25 Lafayette Ave.
718.222.5800
The wunderbar authentic
Viennese dishes at chef Thomas Ferlesch’s
charming Fort Greene Austrian bistro are
worth traveling for; it recalls a homely corner
of old Europe, and the location and person-
able service are both perfect for a BAM night.
to really strut. And Domain Michel Tête is making
bangin’ Juliénas.
I do love Rioja, like really,
really love Rioja. Muga’s Prado Enea is aromatically
fascinating.
I think
about the food we’re going to have and if we are
only having one lonely bottle, what would fit
reasonably well throughout.
For good quality to price
ratio, I tend toward off the map regions—
Languedoc and Southern France, the regions no one
knows from Spain—Bierzo, Montsant, Alicante, and
of course, Italy!
In Brooklyn, I’ve been
recession-ified! I’m often at Diner or Marlow &
Sons for wine. Roberta’s offers a lean list, but good
wines. The Richardson Bar and Huckleberry Bar
have great wines by the glass, almost unheard of in
a bar.
Cork may always have a place in the very
upper echelons of wine, but Stelvin and increasingly,
boxes, are finding the company of good wine. I’m
saying by 2020, almost all everyday wines will be in
box or screw cap.
I really only give
champagne—it, by its very nature, suggests
celebration. Most people like it and can enjoy it
without being wine-geeks. I’m a fan of Gosset, and
Jean Milan’s Terres de Noel—a too obvious choice
for Christmas, but oh-so-good, and Jacques Selosse,
if you can find it and have a wine geek to impress. In
the words of Joe Strummer, “there’s never a bad
time for champagne.”
I’m partial to Rioja.
When you eat out, what factors do you
consider when ordering a bottle of wine?
Suggestions to finding a great value on a
restaurant’s wine list?
Where can we find you enjoying a glass of
wine around town?
Any idea by what year the cork top will cease
to exist?
Also, with the holidays approaching people
often give wine. Any tips to impressing the in-
laws, a boss or good friend?
Read more online at www.encoremag.com
10/30/2009 Page 13NYC_Wrap_Nov_2009.pdf
515 Atlantic Avenue • 718.243.9172
Come in and grab a bite at Ocean View Diner in Brooklyn! Newly renovated and under new
sure to satisfy everyone. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner around the clock, seven days a week. Free Delivery.
ownership, Ocean View has a wide variety of dishes
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this. I love salty food but this taste even better
with the sauce. I think it's genius to pair it
with corn. It reminds me of rice and that's
where the comfort comes from.
Kobe Gyozawith Kobocha and su-shoyu dippingsauce – as
a meat lover, I thought it was too good to be
true. of course I had to try it. It would have
been a shame if I didn't. well, I'm delighted
that I did. I love that it just melts the second
I bite it. once again, it's another amazing
balance of flavors.
Lobster Sevichewith strawberries, jalapenos and a sweet
amasu vinegar sauce – I think this makes a
fabulous small bite any time of the year but
it makes me think of summer. The bright pops
of colors makes me happy and the feeling I
get from this is similar to how I feel when the
smell of summer hits me for the first time after
months being in the cold. I was thrown off
with fusion of strawberries and jalapenos but
it makes sense (sweet and spicy) and the two
ingredients brings out the flavor of the supple
lobster. yum!
aside from the dishes I mentioned, their
cocktails are just as tasty. Sushi Samba scores
an 8.5 in the tastebuds scale (a new system I
will be going by).
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“Fantastic,” savory cooking at relatively gentle
prices explains why this oh-so-popular Park
Slope Venetian is always packed. ( )Zagat
773 Fulton St. • 718.797.3494
Aqualis Grill is a Mediterranean-inspired sea-
food restaurant that serves a variety of seafood
starters and main courses. In addition, Aqualis
offers a Prix-Fixe menu that includes a three-
course meal with wine for only $25 between
5:00 and 7:30 pm. Closed Monday.
76-78 St. Marks Ave.
718.622.3276
Born from the desire to forge
a pleasant and friendly dining establishment
with fresh, locally grown produce, Flatbush Farm
features an eclectic selection of ales, wines, and
spirits. An endeavor of wonderful simplicity: eat
heartily, drink merrily. Lo, now is come our
joyfullest feast!
386 Flatbush Ave. Ext.
718.852.5257
World-famous restaurant
for over 55 years. Voted No. 1 “The Best
Cheesecake in N.Y.” Overstuffed deli sand-
wiches, skyscraper desserts, blintzes, broiled
steaks and fish, 10 oz. steakburgers and more.
Open daily: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Patton Oswalt’s Zombie, Spaceship,WastelandAn Unusual Glimpse of His Lovable Mindscape
Prepare yourself for a journey through Patton
oswalt’s world. He’s one of the most hysterical
voices on the entertainment scene today.
you may know him from his roles in Big Fan,
King of Queens or Ratatouille, yet with his
new book, Zombie, Spaceship and Wasteland
we get a glimpse inside of his unusual, lovable
mindscape.
The book’s centerpiece which he posits that
before young creative minds have anything
to say or write about they will home in on
one of three subjects, zombies, spaceships or
wastelands.
oswalt chose wastelands and ever since he
has been mining our society’s wasteland for
preservation, excess and pop culture.
Swirling around this center point, oswalt
combines memoir with uproarious humor. He
describes his first headlining gig in Vancouver
with such acerbic tongue it would put doubts
to any wanna-be stand-up comedian:
In October 1993 I got hired by a club owner
named Reed (not his real ), to headline his
comedy club in Vancouver, Canada. Which
turned out to be in Surrey, which is a suburb
of Vancouver the way boredom is a lesser
state of excitement. Sorry, Surrey – but I spent
the shittiest eleven days of my comedic career
in your town and surrounding environs in
the immediate company of Reed, the human
equivalent of rancid clam chowder.
He continues with his humorous take on
vampire tales, greeting cards and his early
days working in a movie complex.
oswalt’s wildly insightful worldview, sure to
indulge his legion of fans and lure many new
admirers to his entertaining wasteland.
For more information go to
www.encoremag.com.
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246 Dekalb Ave. • 718.789.2778
With a menu that changes with the seasons,iCi was a pioneer in Brooklyn using exclusively
It has now become a classic destination for anyone looking for a solid modern bistro. Openseven days for dinner. Brunch Sat. and Sun.
fresh, local, and naturally grown ingredients.
56 5th Ave. • 718.636.4385
Alchemy is a pub-style restaurant on the northend of 5th Ave. in Park Slope with a small, cre-ative menu, seasonal specials and outstandingselection of beer, wine and cocktails. We providea warm, welcome atmosphere to enjoy anythingfrom a relaxed pint to a four course meal.
171 Lafayette Ave. • 718.643.7003
A short walk from BAM, this stylish and relaxedrestaurant features Tapas, a raw bar and saladsand Entrees from across the Mediterranean. San-grias, an interesting and a�ordable wine list, fullbar and friendly, professional service have madethis a neighborhood favorite. Open seven days.
86 S. Portland Ave. • 718.643.0000
This local Fort Greene spot respects the simplethings, like getting chicken tortilla soup, salads,tacos and enchiladas just steps from home. Italso respects that a fresh lime margarita, o�eredfrozen, on the rocks, salted, or �avored withfresh fruit, could just make your night.
Enfant Terrible Jan FabrePeak Performances Presents Fabre’s Prometheus: Landscape ll
considered the enfant terrible of european
theater, jan Fabre’s productions are not
for the weak-kneed. The Belgian theater
director tackles tough political, social, sexual
and artistic issues with unflinching grit, wit
and great humanity.
Prometheus: Landscape ll, which has its world
premiere at Peak Performances at montclair,
promises to astound and it exemplifies Fabre’s
fierce imagination and fearless aesthetic.
Fabre, conceived, co-wrote and directed the
show. He also created the sets.
The central image of the show is of Prometheus
bound and suspended high above the stage
throughout the full 90-minute production,
symbolizing the artist bound by society’s
contradictions: freedom of expression versus
obedience to order.
In the late 1970’s, the young Fabre created a
scandal as a performance artist by setting fire
to bundles of money from the audience, using
the ashes to create drawings. over the years
he became well known and respected for the
originality of his work as theater director,
choreographer, operadirector, and playwright:
other notable Fabre exhibits and productions:
• In 1986, Fabre created Troubleyn (which
means remaining faithful) in tantwerp.
Troubleyn’s home, Troubleyn Laboratorium,
functions as a workplace, rehearsal space,
and a laboratory for independent research,
training, focusing on the body and language.
• In 1990, Fabre is famous for his Bic-art
(ballpoint drawings). he covered an entire
building with ballpoint drawings.
• In 2004, Fabre erected Totem, a giant
bug stuck on a 70 foot steel needle, on the
Ladeuzeplein in Leuven.
although a celebrated figure throughout
europe, Fabre is still relatively unknown in
the united States. His only u.S. performances
outside of The Kitchen in new york city
have been at Peak Performances, where his
company performed Je suis sang in 2007 and
Orgy of Tolerance in 2008.
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87 Lafayette Ave. • 718.624.9443
Voted top wine bar in New York City two
years running by Zagat’s Night Life Guide,
the Stonehome Wine Bar is conveniently
located just two blocks from BAM.
Stonehome “gives the culinary as much
attention as the oenonoligal” ( )
with a seasonal new American menu and a
200 bottle list. 35 wines are offered by the
glass. Dinner reservations are recommended
(open daily at 5pm).
New Yorker
278 Fifth Ave. • 718.369.9527
This Park Slope treasure is a favorite for
chicken wings, catfish burgers, beef-on-weck,
pulled pork, microbrews, hot sauces, and
sports games. Tasty vegetarian dishes are also
available. Come enjoy the best burger in town
in a fun, friendly atmosphere. ( )Citysearch
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87 Lafayette Ave. • 718.624.9443
Voted top wine bar in New York City two
years running by Zagat’s Night Life Guide,
the Stonehome Wine Bar is conveniently
located just two blocks from BAM.
Stonehome “gives the culinary as much
attention as the oenonoligal” ( )
with a seasonal new American menu and a
200 bottle list. 35 wines are offered by the
glass. Dinner reservations are recommended
(open daily at 5pm).
New Yorker
278 Fifth Ave. • 718.369.9527
This Park Slope treasure is a favorite for
chicken wings, catfish burgers, beef-on-weck,
pulled pork, microbrews, hot sauces, and
sports games. Tasty vegetarian dishes are also
available. Come enjoy the best burger in town
in a fun, friendly atmosphere. ( )Citysearch
10/30/2009 Page 9NYC_Wrap_Nov_2009.pdf
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