C. Gerald Fraser
3 articles
EXHIBITION
The Architecture of Richard Neutra: From International Style to California Modern
PUBLISHED
23 July 1982
Friday; ORANGE COUNTY FAIR
By C. Gerald Fraser
Through Aug. 1 the Orange County Agricultural Society is presenting its 142d county fair at the county fairgrounds, on the border of the city of Middletown, 60 miles from New York at the junction of Interstate 84 and Routes 17 and 6. Beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, arts, crafts, apples, pears, plums, grapes, pies, cakes, breads, needlework, flowers and plants by the thousands will all be competing for the traditional blue ribbons as well as $30,000 in prize money. Entertainment includes puppet shows, motorcycle stunt riding and music by Jimmy Sturr, the polka king. Tonight at 8, it's wrestling (admission, $4 and $6). General fairgrounds admission, $3; $2 for those younger than 12. Open noon to midnight. Information: (914) 343-4826. JAZZ ON GRAND STREET STAGE ''Jazz-Set'' is a play by Ron Milner that attempts to track the path of jazz into mainstream American music. The original music in this work is by the percussionist Max Roach. Mr. Milner, a Detroiter, is the author also of ''What the Wine Sellers Buy,'' ''Who's Got His Own'' and ''The Killing Floor.'' Norman Riley is the director of the cast of six: Rony Clanton, E.L. James, William Kennedy, S. Epatha Merkerson, Monsoor Najee-Ullah and Nick Smith. Performances begin at 7:30 P.M. at the New Federal Theater, 466 Grand Street. Admission, $5; the elderly, $2.50. Information: 598-0400.
New York Times • Arts • page 1 • 1,159 words
WEEKENDER GUIDE
By C. Gerald Fraser
Friday CONNECTICUT SEAFARE Oysters and bluefish will be celebrated and eaten as a part of fish-fry festivals in two Connecticut villages. In Clinton, just off Exit 63 of the Connecticut Turnpike (Interstate 95), bluefish is the fish du jour. A three- day affair, with auction and parade, begins at the Town Dock tonight at 5 with bluefish dinners (about $5), and they'll be served again tomorrow and Sunday from noon to 7 P.M. Information: (203) 633-5231, extension 570. In Milford, an oyster festival starts tomorrow. An oyster-shucking and eating contest will be held at 2 P.M., and oysters, clams, shrimp, sausages and peppers will be sold from booths. Milford is reached via the turnpike to Exit 38. Information: (203) 874-5550. LATIN MUSIC IN BROOKLYN Latin music is on the weekend's Prospect Park bandshell agenda in Brooklyn. Tonight, Undercover and the Roland Sanchez Ensemble perform. Tomorrow, Jorge Dalto and the InterAmerican Band and the Paquito d'Rivera group play. Sunday, it's Louis (Perico) Ortiz and his Orchestra and the Charlie Palmieri-Luis Ramirez Sextet. By subway, the bandshell, at Prospect Park West and Ninth Street, is reached by the IND F train to Seventh Avenue or by IRT 2, 3 or 4 trains to Grand Army Plaza. Information: 768-0699. Time: 8 P.M. DIZZY GILLESPIE ON L.I.
New York Times • Arts • page 1 • 1,065 words
GOING OUT GUIDE
By C. Gerald Fraser
A TRANQUIL MUSEUM Many of those who observe the holiday in the traditional, gastronomic manner, will be seeking events today that are in the class of none-too-strenuous things to do before sitting down at the table or after leaving it. The Museum of Modern Art (708-9400) is open from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. with its survey of print making by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The artist produced these lithographs and posters during the last 10 years of his life. These lithoghraphs were said to have captured the spirit of Paris in the 1890's. In his pictures he had a knack for putting things in the right place, for leaving out the right thing. He masterfully composed his images and had his own range of color. He could also esthetically combine his images with the words on his prints and posters. Consequently, many of his graphics became classics. There are more than 300 items in this exhibition, material that was gathered from private collectors and museums in various places.
New York Times • Arts • page 11 • 685 words