yoko ono moma nyc
This film by luke kurtis documents Yoko Ono's contributions to the "Contemporary Art from the Collection" exhibition at MoMA in NYC, Summer 2010.
yoko ono plastic ono band in los angeles in october
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yoko ono: das gift
Yoko Ono’s installation consists of sculptural, sound, film, and instruction-based participatory elements, which have been conceived specifically for this exhibition. Haunch of Venison, Berlin, Germany: September 10th 2010 – November 13th 2011
asphalt orchestra premiere new commissions by yoko ono & david byrne
"The Asphalt Orchestra are an iconoclastic 12-piece marching band conceived by Bang on a Can who perform ambitious processional music from every corner of the world. Their selections have the ability to coax funk from the funereal and turn a halftime show into a marvel of sophistication. They return to the Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival on August 4th-8th for five jam packed nights of performances featuring new commissions by Yoko Ono, David Byrne, and Annie Clark (St. Vincent). Also on the bill is the world premiere of the Paul Taylor-Asphalt Orchestra collaboration of “3 Epitaphs,” performed live with Taylor 2 dance company."
Lincoln Center, New York City: August 4th - 8th 2010. Free.
rock and roll hall of fame to create john lennon time capsules
From the press release: "The Rock Hall will host a time capsule dedication ceremony at the Museum on Friday, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. The Museum will continue to celebrate Lennon’s legacy with a weekend of special programs built around John Lennon’s personal items in the Museum’s exhibits including in-depth curator discussions, screenings of Lennon-related Induction content and films and other special events.
“I am delighted to support this effort to help share John’s music and messages of peace and love with the children of today and tomorrow. I know that John’s work, life and dreams will help inspire them to bring a better world for everyone. Children Power!” says Mrs. Ono Lennon.
The general public is invited to submit birthday wishes, commentary, musical performances and personal thoughts on John Lennon’s legacy at www.BoxOfVision.com/TimeCapsule. Fans can share thoughts beginning today through September 15, 2010. Fans who visit the website can also make recommendations about what the time capsules should include to best preserve the Lennon legacy over the next 30 years. Along with fan contributions the capsules will include John Lennon’s post-Beatles recordings, newly restored art prints of his LP artwork, a newly commissioned essay on his career and other related items."
a new remix set for release: wouldnit (i'm a star)
1. Richard Morel Vox Mix 8:49
2. Richard Morel Dub Mix 7::37
3. Richard Morel Vox Mix Radio Edit 4:12
4. Ralphi Rosario Vox Mix 6:53
5. Ralphi Rosario Dub 6:53
6. Rob Rives Back 2 The Factory Mix 7:17
7. Rob Rives Back 2 The Factory Instrumental 7:17
8. Timmy Loop Electric Club Remix 6:52
ringo 70: "peace and love"
Examiner: "Yesterday, Ringo Starr turned 70. The former Beatles drummer spent the entire day in New York City, making an evening appearance with his All-Starr band at the venerable Radio City Music Hall. (--) Inside, the band played and then luminaries Yoko Ono, Steve Van Zandt, Jeff Lynne, Nils Lofgren, Joe Walsh, and Starr's son Zak Starkey joined the musician-of-the-hour in a nostalgic reunion on stage. As if that wasn't enough of a jolt, Paul McCartney surprised everyone, showing up on the magnificent Deco stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York City to sing with his former colleague Ringo. What a way to celebrate 70. Happy Birthday, Mr. Starr."
The Huffington Post: "Yoko Ono, who spent most of her time on stage dancing, gave Ringo a mid-song birthday shout-out. An official list of those on stage has not been released, but Joe Walsh, Angus Young, Nils Lofgren, Jon Bon Jovi, Mick Jones, Steve Van Zandt, Brian Johnson, Max Weinberg, and Jeff Lynne were among the many dancing, smiling, and laughing on stage."
"when you wish upon a tree at the hirshhorn"
Smithsonian.com (July 8th 2010): "Some wish for their mothers. Some wish for their fathers. Some wish for siblings or friends, children or partners. Some wishes are rather rude. Some wishes are earnest and sweet. Yoko Ono’s Washington D.C. Wish Tree is back in bloom in the Hirshhorn sculpture garden this summer."
"yoko ono’s revenge"
The New York Observer (July 6th 2010): "Yoko Ono stepped up to a microphone in the cavernous atrium of the Museum of Modern Art last week and began to wail. Standing at her own Voice Piece for Soprano, 1961, she inaugurated MoMA's sweeping reinstallation of its contemporary art galleries. "Contemporary Art from the Collection" consciously seeks to right some past art-historical slights-and includes nine Yoko Ono artworks. It's a triumph of sorts for the highly controversial conceptual artist: Thirty-nine years ago, MoMA had turned her away. Not that she let that stop her. "Since the museum wouldn't give her an exhibition, she curated an exhibition of her own," said MoMA director Glenn Lowry, gesturing at the photographs of her renegade show that are now installed in the galleries. Called The Museum of Modern FArt, the 1971 piece, which went on to became somewhat famous in the alternative Fluxus art community, involved Ms. Ono strolling in as a visitor and then setting scores of flies loose in the MoMA sculpture garden."
lennon catalogue remastered
3News (July 7th 2010): "John Lennon's solo catalogue has been digitally remastered, and will be out in time for the Beatles legend's 70th birthday. Seven records, from 1970's John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band through to 1984's posthumous Milk and Honey, have been remastered at Abbey Road. His 1980 comeback album, Double Fantasy, will also be available in a "stripped down" remixed form, similar to the Beatles' own Let It Be… Naked."
"In this very special year, which would have seen my husband and life partner John reach the age of 70, I hope that this remastering / reissue programme will help bring his incredible music to a whole new audience," says Ono. A 15-track greatest hits called Power To The People will also be available, as well as four themed discs – Roots, covering rock'n'roll; Working Class Hero, his political songs; Woman, love songs; and Borrowed Time, described as 'songs about life'. "His lyrics are as relevant today as they were when they were first written," says Ono."
Examiner about the remasters: "Along with all the other goodies to be offered, this is nothing short of a gigantic undertaking, which has involved Yoko Ono, Capitol, EMI, and former co-producer Jack Douglas."
