Nov 19th, 2008 · Arts critic Clive Barnes died Wednesday. During the 1960s and 1970s, the British-born Barnes exercised significant influence over New York theater and dance as a critic for The New York Times. He became a New York Post critic in 1978.
Nov 17th, 2008 · Australians Kate Cooper and Damon Cox make up An Horse. The two recently released their full-length debut, Rearrange Beds, on which they tackle a simple enough formula: drums, electric guitar, and failed relationships for lyrical fodder. It's dangerous territory for some bands. It's easy to turn those ingredients into melodrama or an exercise in the trite. But An Horse uses its confessional lyrics to create 10 immediately recognizable tunes, with toe-tapping beats. It's a combination that led the duo to opening spots on tours with Death Cab for Cutie and Tegan & Sara.
Nov 13th, 2008 · The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Navy over its use of sonar in submarine-hunting exercises off the coast of Southern California. By a 5-4 decision, the nation's highest court said the military training commands a higher priority.
Oct 27th, 2008 · For the second election in a row, voters are being asked to decide whether to ban most abortions in the state. Backers of the measure hope it will pass and go on to challenge Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling. Opponents hope voters again will exercise a libertarian streak and just say no.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · In his Swedish vampire fable, director Tomas Alfredson constructs a biting narrative without going overboard on the blood. For all its finesse, though, the movie's still essentially a genre exercise.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · Reggae yoga provides a cultural workout, and the fitness routine may just be the next big thing. Yoga and dance instructor Hemalayaa discusses this new way of exercising that involves ethnic music, and Anne Harrison, who teaches "reggae yoga," discusses her the techniques.
Sep 24th, 2008 · With this live version of "Wonderwall," Mehldau reduces Oasis' most famous song to a post-bop stride-piano exercise. The melody, condensed into its most basic elements, rhythmically attacks in short bursts, set over sturdy bass patterns and broken drum grooves.
Sep 9th, 2008 · The Horse Institute helps managers learn about teamwork, creativity and communication by watching and performing exercises with horses. Companies that provide such "equine-assisted learning" say because horses are so good at reflecting human behavior, they can help teach people something about themselves.