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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 30, 2005 ECHOES OF INNOCENCE NOW IN THEATERS When alum Nathan Todd Sims (COM ‘99) was a film student at Regent, he was pressing on toward one goal: creating motion pictures that would storm the secular markets with strong Christian ideals. Sims and the production team of New World Pictures had their dream realized with the Sept. 9, national theatre premier of “Echoes of Innocence.” The film, written and directed by Sims, with a production team led by wife, Gina and fellow Regent alum Clayton Coblenz (‘96), has already picked up several festival awards and rave reviews across the country. The team held its breath as 176 theatres across the nation have added “Echoes of Innocence” to their marquees this past weekend. In the genre of romantic thriller, this full-length film features up-andcoming actress Sara Simmonds in the role of Sarah Jenkins, an eccentric teenage girl who finds an uncanny connection with St. Joan of Arc. Persecuted for her promise to remain pure like the virgin saint, and wounded by a tumultuous home life, Sarah finds hope and guidance in the mysterious voices and visions that haunt her sleep and her prayers. Still known as “Virg” in high school, Sarah grabs the attention of Dave, a school reporter, played by Jake McDorman of the Fox TV series, “Quintuplets.” Dave wants nothing more than to uncover the truth behind her intense faith and dark mystery. Through his inquiry, a story unfolds that is deeper than meets the eye, and more dangerous than either of them are prepared for. Sims has always been fascinated with the 15th century heroine, Joan of Arc. In developing the idea of a modern-day Joan, he was fascinated by the voices that called her to a virgin life in order to save France. “We didn’t set out to make an abstinence film, but that message is made very clear in this film,” said Sims. “This is a virtue that my wife and I feel very strongly about. Our 16th anniversary is the opening of our first fulllength film, a film that represents many values that are so important to us.” “Echoes of Innocence,” filmed during the summer of 2003, was chosen out of 500 submissions, to be screened at the WorldFest film competition in Houston, Texas, bringing home the Buzz of the Fest (audience choice) Award, a Platinum Award for Dramatic Feature, and a Gold Special Jury Award for the original music score. Nathan Todd Sims Other notable awards included two Telly awards, Best of the Envoy Film Festival, and official selections into numerous festivals worldwide. The film premiered recently in 176 theaters across the country. For more information about Regent University, call 1-800-373-5504 or visit www.regent.edu. OPERA ON THE AIR Washington National Opera will broadcast the great American opera Porgy and Bess live on radio locally, nationally, and internationally, on Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m. “Porgy” will be heard on over 142 stations in 35 states, including WETA (90.9 fm) in the Washington, D.C. region and WBJC (91.5 fm) in Baltimore. Internationally “Porgy” will be heard in Canada, Slovenia, Sweden, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Denmark, Latvia, and Australia, with additional nations to come. The classic stage work by George Gershwin, Dubose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, Porgy and Bess evokes the world of Catfish Row with songs that have become part of America’s musical heritage: “Summertime,” “I Got Plenty o’Nuttin,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” “My Man’s Gone Now,” and ”Bess, You is My Woman Now.” Conducted by Wayne Marshall, Porgy and Bess will star Gordon Hawkins as Porgy, Indira Mahajan as Bess, Terry Cook as Crown, Angela Simpson as Serena, Laquita Mitchell as Clara, and Jermaine Smith as Sportin’ Life. This year, Washington National Opera will air its third season of national radio broadcasts on “NPR World of Opera” with local broadcasts on WETA FM and WBJC FM. Nationally, radio audiences will hear the company’s 04-05 season performances for six consecutive Saturdays September 3–October 8 as follows: Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore (Sept. 3), Benjamin Britten’s Billy Budd (Sept. 10), Umberto Giordano’s Andrea Chenier (Sept. 17), Federico Moreno Torroba’s Luisa Fernanda (Sept. 24), Giacoma Puccini’s Tosca (Oct. 1), Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky’s The Maid of Orleans (Oct. 8), and Camille Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila (Oct. 15). The live broadcast of Porgy and Bess is November 12, and the last opera of the broadcast season is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute on December 31. Listeners should check local listings for dates and times by visiting “World of Opera” on www.npr org. Locally, WBJC-FM in Baltimore will follow the national schedule, September 3–October 8. In the Washington, D.C. area, WETA-FM will air Washington National Opera’s performances on Saturdays at 1:30p.m. from October 22–December 10 with Il Trovatore (Oct. 22), Billy Budd (Oct. 29), Andrea Chenier (Nov.5), Porgy and Bess (Nov. 12), Luisa Fernanda (Nov. 19), Tosca (Nov. 26), The Maid of Orleans (Nov. 26), and Samson et Dalila (Dec. 10). The radio broadcasts of Washington National Opera performances are underwritten by the Eugene B. Casey Foundation. THE METRO HERALD 15
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 30, 2005 THE FESTIVAL OF CHINA This October the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China presents the Festival of China, the single largest celebration of Chinese performing arts in American history. A country of 1.3 billion people, China boasts more than 50 ethnic groups and 1500 dialects, making it one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world. Nearly 900 of China’s best musicians, dancers, puppeteers, actors, directors, choreographers and acrobats will showcase the energy and expression of contemporary Chinese culture in Washington, D.C. with four spectacular weeks of unprecedented performances and exhibitions. For more information visit www. kennedy-center.org. KENNEDY CENTER PRESENTS NATIONAL BALLET OF CHINA As a part of the Kennedy Center’s month-long Festival of China, the National Ballet of China will perform two stunning programs October 4–5 and 7–8, 2005 in the Eisenhower Theater, demonstrating the company’s commitment to incorporating the rich heritage of Chinese classical and folk dance into contemporary ballet. Under the direction of Zhao Ruheng, London’s The Telegraph has praised the National Ballet of China for its “exquisite beauty and impressive discipline.” The company will perform a program of mixed repertory on October 4–5, 2005 including The Rainbow of the Night, Yellow River, Remembrance and excerpts from the classic ballet Giselle. Yellow River, performed to renowned Chinese composer Xian Xinghai’s 1939 “Yellow River Concerto” and choreographed by Chen Zemei, pulses with the heroic spirit and courage of the Chinese people in a fascinating fusion of ballet and rich Chinese dance styles. On October 7–8, 2005, the National Ballet of China will present the Washington, D.C. premiere of the dazzling full-length ballet Raise the Red Lantern. Transformed for the stage from the smash hit film by its acclaimed director Zhang Yimou and choreographer Wang Xinpeng, the production tells the haunting tale of a concubine sold by her mother into a stifling world of jealousy and resentment. Her love for an opera actor and the jealousy of a rival concubine lead to tragic consequences as the women compete for the raised red lantern, the signal of their master’s favoritism. With acclaimed costume designs by Jerome Kaplan, stage design by Zeng Li and music by Qigang Chen, the production has been hailed as an exotic combination of Eastern and Western traditions. For more than 45 years, the National Ballet of China has worked diligently to achieve prominent standing in the international dance community. Founded in 1959, the company is China’s preeminent national ballet company, thanks to its longstanding desire to both preserve and fuse traditional Chinese and Western repertoire. The National Ballet of China has toured to more than 150 major cities including Moscow, Berlin, New York, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Vienna. As a part of the Kennedy Center’s ongoing education program, Performance Plus, members of the National Ballet of China will present a two-hour open rehearsal on October 7, 2005 at 1:30 pm in the Eisenhower Theater. Tickets are $12. The National Ballet of China will perform in the Eisenhower Theater October 4 –5 and 7–8, 2005. Performances for the program of mixed repertory run Tuesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 5 at 8 pm. Performances for Raise the Red Lantern run Friday, October 7 at 8 pm and Saturday, October 8 at 2:30 pm and 8 pm. Tickets are $21–$50 and can be purchased at the Kennedy Center box office or by calling Instant Charge at (202) 467-4600. Patrons living outside the Washington metropolitan area may dial toll-free at (800) 444-1324. HISTORIC 100-PIANO CONCERT AT KENNEDY CENTER! Jordan Kitt’s Music, the nation’s largest piano retailer, will donate the use of 100 pianos to the Kennedy Center for a record-breaking gathering of 100 pianists in an outdoor concert as part of the “Festival of China” series. The concert will take place Monday, October 3rd at 6:00 pm and will be located outdoors on the South Plaza Stage of the Kennedy Center. The National Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director, Leonard Slatkin, will conduct. All one hundred instruments will be moved in, prepared and moved out of the Kennedy Center on a single day, constituting the largest single piano logistical feat in Washington area history. “Jordan Kitt’s is proud to be part of this prestigious and unusual event,” said William J. McCormick, Jr., Chairman and President of Jordan Kitt’s Music. “We’re looking forward to the challenge of accommodating this historic performance, and to being a part of the Kennedy Center’s celebration of Chinese performing arts and culture.” Four of China’s best known musical prodigies under the famed music professor Dan Zhaoyi at China’s Shenzen Arts School, He Qizhen, Zuo Zhang, Pan Linzi, and Zhang Haochen will be featured at the concert. These four prodigies, all under the age of 18, will perform simultaneously with pianist Chen Sa and 95 young pianists from Curtis Institute of Music, The Juilliard School, Levine School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, and the Peabody Conservatory of Music. Chen Sa was the 2005 winner of the Van Cliburn Crystal Award. While other large-scale, multi-piano concerts have taken place in the US and abroad, this is the first time 100 pianos will be played simultaneously at the Kennedy Center or in the Washington DC area. The event is part of the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage program and is free to the public. CHERYL BENTYNE LIVE AT BLUES ALLEY Vocalist Cheryl Bentyne of the legendary Manhattan Transfer celebrates her new solo album, Let Me Off Uptown, by performing live at Blues Alley, Wednesday, October 5th. Showtimes are at 8pm and 10pm. Tickets are $25 plus a $10 food/drink minimum. Blues Alley is located at 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. For more information or tickets, call 202-337- 4141 or visit www.bluesalley.com. 14TH ANNUAL VAN METRE 5-MILE RUN The 14th Annual Van Metre 5- Mile Run for Children’s Hospital will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2005, beginning bright and early at 8:30a.m., at Broadlands in Ashburn, Virginia. Hundreds of participants from all age and skill levels will come together to enjoy fitness and fun, all for a great cause. The event kicks off with a Kids Run For Fun and the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk, followed by the 5-Mile Run. The Van Metre Companies host a post-race celebration for all participants including refreshments, awards and door prizes. In 2004, $198,000 was raised for Children’s Hospital. The Kids Run For Fun and the One- Mile Fun Run/Walk start at 8:30a.m. The 5-Mile Run starts at 8:35a.m. Participants include serious runners, weekend and occasional joggers, walkers, and even strollers (for the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk only) of all skill levels. Cash prizes are to be presented to the first-, second- and third-place overall male and female runners. Additional prizes will be presented to the top two male and female runners in the following age groups: 19 and under; 20–29; 30–39; 40–49; 50–59; 60–69; and 70+. Also, every child 12 years of age and under who finishes the Kids Run For Fun receives a commemorative gift. Registration fees to participate will be $20/adult ($25 after September 30th), and $5/child 12 & under. Corporate teams can register for $50 plus $15 per team member. Registration will be available Thursday, October 6th from 5p.m.–8p.m. at the Potomac River Running Store in Old Ashburn Square, and Friday, October 7th from 12p.m.–5p.m. at the Broadlands Nature Center located at 21907 Claiborne Parkway. Late registration and race packets for registrants will also be available race day, at Broadlands Nature Center Race Site, from 7a.m.– 8a.m. APPEARING AT KARIBU! Iman, Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00p.m. at Bowie Town Center Spike Lee, Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00p.m. at The Mall at Prince George’s Blair Underwood, Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30p.m. at Bowie Town Center DESIGNER YEOHLEE AND FALL FASHION COMES TO THE CORCORAN The Corcoran Gallery of Art is thrilled to present acclaimed fashion designer Yeohlee Teng in an exclusive show of YEOHLEE’s work. The Malaysian-born designer has received high praise for her architecturally-influenced designs intended for the “Urban Nomad,” a phrase Yeohlee coined in 1996 to encapsulate the modernity, multiculturalism, and practicality of her designs. “What I intend to do in my own manner—very quietly—is to break down traditions. Banning the rules is what I’m about.”—Yeohlee Teng, Vogue magazine, September 2004. YEOHLEE’s works are in the permanent collection of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, as well as past exhibitions at the Galléria, Musée de la Mode in Paris and the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She has received numerous awards throughout her career-most recently she was recognized for the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Award at the White House in 2005. Direct from the runway of New York’s Fall Fashion Week, YEOHLEE will bring the collection to the Corcoran for a unique talk, followed by an exclusive fashion show in the Corcoran’s grand atrium featuring DC celebrities. A reception sponsored by Capitol File magazine will officially open the evening. The reception, lecture and fashion show will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged; tickets for Corcoran members are $50 and general public are $60. The event is co-sponsored with The Fashion Group International® of Greater Washington, D.C. in conjunction with Capitol File magazine. For more information call (202) 639-1700 or visit www. corcoran. org. For information about the college, call (202) 639-1800 or visit www. corcoran.edu. Archive issues are available at www.metroherald.com! 16 THE METRO HERALD
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