Charles Giuliano
Bio:
Publisher & Editor. Charles was the director of exhibitions for the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University where he taught art history and the humanities. He taugh tModern Art and the Avant-garde for Metropolitan College of Boston University. After many years as a contributor, columnist and editor for a range of print publications from Art New England, Art News, the Boston Phoenix, the Boston Herald Traveler and Patriot Ledger, to mention a few, he went on line with Maverick Arts which evolved into a website.
Recent Articles:
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike in Chicago Front Page
Durang Play at Goodman Theatre Through July 26
By: - Jul 06th, 2015Steve Scott's new Goodman Theatre production is funny and charming and much of its wit rests on the many theatrical references and stage in-jokes (fond references to Chekhov and Greek tragedies, and to theater masters such as Stanislavski and Meisner). In addition, monologues by three of its characters are compelling and humorous set pieces.
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Dorrance Dance with Toshi Reagon and BIGlovely Front Page
The Blues Project at Jacob’s Pillow
By: - Jul 05th, 2015In 2013 The Blues Project with Dorrance Dance and Toshi Reagon with BIGlovely premiered at the smaller Doris Duke Theatre. With word of mouth and rave reviews it sold out as it did again in 2014. This season the stunning tap ensemble was presented to sold out audiences in the Ted Shawn Theatre of Jacob's Pillow Dance. We were thrilled by every moment of an ecstatic performance,
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Bris Front Page
Goy Mohels of Brookline
By: - Jul 05th, 2015On a warm spring Sunday in Brookline, after church, the parents brought their infant to be brissed by my goy parents.
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Around the Cape Word
Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester
By: - Jul 05th, 2015Broad Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester is where families bathe by the sea enjoying the flavors and linguistic textures of summer.
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Miles Front Page
Keith or Chick
By: - Jul 04th, 2015Miles on tour after Bitches Brew saw him at Harvard Stadium then later in the week Lennie's on the Turnpike. That night the band included Jack DeJohnette, drums, Michael Henderson, bass, Gary Bartz, horns, Fender pianos Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea. John McLaughlin sat in on guitar. Back stage Miles asked me to help him make a difficult decision.
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Charity Front Page
Helping the Homeless
By: - Jul 04th, 2015The homeless hag hit on me for something to eat. That was cool but she pulled a fast one.
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Legacy by Daniel Goldfarb at Williamstown Front Page
World Premiere with Hecht, Bogosian, Long and Feiffer
By: - Jul 04th, 2015The new Williamstown Theatre Festival artistic director, Mandy Greenfield, has launched her tenure with a double header of world premieres. In the smaller Nikos Stage a fine cast is performing Legacy by Daniel Goldfarb. There are tons of laughs and then it gets very grim and dark.
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Tanglewood/ BSO Opening Night Front Page
All-American Program
By: - Jul 04th, 2015For the BSO's opening night at Tanglewood guest conductor Jacques Lacombe led the orchestra through a diverse program of Americana that celebrated the Independence Day theme of freedom. Particularly essential was the give and take, call and answer between the traditions and cross pollination of jazz and classical music. A highlight was John Douglas Thompson speaking the words of Abraham Lincoln in a tribute composed by Aaron Copland.
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William Inge’s Off the Main Road Front Page
Rediscovered Play at Williamstown Theatre Festival
By: - Jul 03rd, 2015Among works in the estate of the Tony and Pulitzer winning playwright, William Inge, was a 1966 teleplay now reconfigured for stage and having its world premiere as Off the Main Road at Williamstown Theatre Festival. Directed by Evan Cabnet it stars Emmy winner Kyra Sedgwick as Faye the battered, alcoholic wife of Manny (Jeremy Davidson) a now abusive, alcoholic former baseball star.
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Sublimating Text into Image & Image into Text Front Page
Pictorializing the Linear Barcode Symbology at Berkshire Artist Museum
By: - Jul 01st, 2015The art historian, Keith Shaw, has organized That '70s Show which is part one of a Then and Now project for the Berkshire Artist Museum in North Adams, Mass. He asked 15 artists to exhibit selections from some 40 years ago as well as their current work. In the case of Robert Henriquez his single piece is both Then and Now. The concept was conceived in the 1970s but it it only recently that digital programming has progressed sufficiently to realize a singular work of art. This research and technology has resulted in a stunning work of museum level quality.
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Kirkland Road 1939-1989 Word
The Long Version
By: - Jun 30th, 2015The first poem published by Melissa for Berkshire Fine Arts was Kirkland Road. This is a revised and longer version while the original is also archived on this site.
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Cove Chatter Word
The Ice Bucket Challenge
By: - Jun 30th, 2015The Ice Bucket Challenge, sometimes called the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, is an activity involving dumping a bucket of ice water on someone's head to promote awareness of the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and encourage donations to research. It went viral on social media during July–August 2014.
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Come From Away at La Jolla Playhouse Front Page
By Irene Sankoff and David Hein
By: - Jun 29th, 2015The musical “Come From Away” by the Canadian husband-and wife team of Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Ashley made its World Premiere debut at the Sheila and Hughes Poitier Theatre last weekend to thunderous applause and standing ovations.
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The Who and the What at Victory Gardens Front Page
Play by Ayad Akhtar in Chicago
By: - Jun 29th, 2015The Who and the What is a smart, funny play about a conservative Pakistani-American family and their attempts to come to grips with modern realities while maintaining respect for tradition. Playwright Ayad Akhtar has written believable characters who fight articulately about what they believe in.
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Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon Front Page
New Comedy at Geffen Playhouse in LA Until July 19
By: - Jun 29th, 2015“Bad Jews” is a new modern comedy written by acclaimed young playwright Joshua Harmon. The ambiguously titled and talky play currently on stage at the Geffen Playhouse is directed by Matt Shakman, who helms his production with one directorial foot planted in “tradition” and the other directorial foot solidly rooted in the secular 21st century.
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Berkshire Artist Museum Front Page
Featuring Work by Eric Rudd and Regional Artists
By: - Jun 28th, 2015After one season the Rudd Museum of Art in North Adams has been renamed with a new mandate as Berkshire Artist Museum. It recently reopened with a Rudd installation Iceberg in the nave and That '70s show as phase one of Then and Now which will be complete later in the season.
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Henry V at Shakespeare & Company Front Page
Ryan Winkles Triumphant in Title Role
By: - Jun 27th, 2015The cycle of history plays by Shakespeare continues and unfortunately ends this season with a chamber production of the ever popular Henry V. This scaled back drama with four male and four female actors playing multiple roles has been directed by Jenna Ware. In the title role Ryan Winkles is magnificent. It adds another dimension to a superb actor who previously has been featured in comic roles.
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Garden of Eden Food
Advice from Nano
By: - Jun 25th, 2015There is Irish and Sicilian blood on both sides of my heritage. That means a dirt under the fingernails urge to make things grow. But my grandfather Nano had sound advice for the first garden.
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Nudie's of Hollywood Front Page
Gonzo Rhinestone Cowboy
By: - Jun 24th, 2015The orange suit with bolero jacket and rhinestone designs was made for a one hit wonder who never picked it up. Since it was a perfect fit Nudie, the designer of the stars, made me an offer I could not refuse. Wearing it always resulted in total gonzo adventures.
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De Leon Springs State Park Front Page
Florida's Fountain of Youth
By: - Jun 24th, 2015De Leon Springs was first occupied as early as 8000 BCE by local Native American tribes. In the 16th century, Spanish forces passed through (perhaps including Explorer Juan Ponce de León, whom history links to the fabled Fountain of Youth). The area came under American ownership after Florida became a territory in 1821.
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Art of Puerto Vallarta Front Page
Sculpture Walk on the Malecón
By: - Jun 24th, 2015Puerto Vallarta’s spectacular curving esplanade known as the Malecón is the place for a relaxing stroll any time of the day, but Tuesday mornings hold a special attraction – a free guided walk of the dramatic monumental bronze and stone sculptures that punctuate this broad, exclusively pedestrian, seaside promenade.
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Moby Dick at Lookingglass Front Page
New Production Adapted from Melville's Novel
By: - Jun 23rd, 2015Lookingglass's black box theater in the old Water Works on Michigan Avenue in Chicago becomes the interior of a great whale with steel hoops extending from stage rear to the top of the theater.
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Kerouac Front Page
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Null Opinion
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Tarzan Front Page
Swingers in the Berkshires
By: - Jun 22nd, 2015A reunion this summer in the Berkshire church that Ray and Alice made famous. This time though I won't be swinging on the rope. Planning to keep both feet on the ground.
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