 | 国立新美術館 National Art Center / Oct 26, 2006 国立新美術館 National Art Center 設計：黒川紀章 2006年10月26日(木) 見学会 東京都港区六本木 |
 | Kisho Kurokawa Pt. 1: The National Art Center, Tokyo TABVideo documentary on architect Kisho Kurokawa and The National Art Center, Tokyo. Filmed at the offices of Kisho Kurokawa and the NACT in May 2007. Also see Part 2: Nakagin Capsule Tower, to be completed in late June. Subtitled in English. |
 | Vancouver 2010: Olympic Inspired ("Believe" by Suzie McNeil) As Premier National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and a long-time supporter of the arts, Bell Canada is bringing together the nation's top talent in the fields of both sport and culture to produce 'Believe (Olympic Inspired Version)', a one-of-a-kind music video and audio track that will raise funds for Canada's winter athletes and chronicle their extraordinary journey on the road to 2010. Please visit: http://www.bell.ca/believe Support our athletes to the podium! Own the Podium 2010: http://www.ownthepodium2010.com/ ----------------------------------------------------- Believe is a unique collaboration shining the spotlight on Canada's diverse talents. Technology experts at Bell, Suzie McNeil, renowned composer/conductor Dave Pierce, acclaimed director Stephen Scott, Olympians and Paralympians, Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra and many other leading culture, sport and technology icons contributed to the production of Believe, resulting in a powerful and inspiring song and video. In addition to Suzie McNeil's dramatic rock performance juxtaposed with the magnificent National Arts Centre Orchestra, three of Canada's top Olympians star in the Believe music video: Steve Omischl, World Champion freestyle skier and two-time Olympian; Joannie Rochette, Canadian National Champion figure skater who placed fifth at the Torino 2006 Winter Games; and speed skater Clara Hughes, one of only four athletes in history to win medals at both an Olympic Summer and Olympic Winter Games. The video chronicles their lives as athletes, the sacrifice to train and the celebration of their triumphs. Reflecting on the experience, McNeil said, "I think athletes, like artists, face similar journeys. When your dream is so big, you have to believe in yourself and just go for it. I am excited to collaborate with Bell on this amazing project and to know that Believe is uniting Canadians to help our winter athletes achieve their dreams in 2010." "Writing the charts for the orchestra, marrying their sound with Suzie's powerful rock vocals and infusing the passion that our nation's athletes live and breathe into every note performed, has been an unforgettable accomplishment," said Pierce, conductor of the National Arts Centre Orchestra for Believe. "It was simply magic when it all came together. And I think Canadians will agree when they listen to Believe and view the video." No copyright infringement intended. |
 | national geographic martial arts fight science, national geographic martial arts fight science. |
 | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL Martial Arts In der spektakulären NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Dokumentation MARTIAL ARTS stellen sich Meister unterschiedlicher asiatischer Kampfsportarten dem Urteil der Wissenschaft. Ein für alle Mal soll die Frage geklärt werden, welche Kampfkunst die effektivste ist. Computergesteuerte Test-Dummies und Infrarot-Kameras ermöglichen es zu bestimmen, welche Kräfte bei Tritten und Schlägen auf den menschlichen Körper wirken. Das Ergebnis der Messungen überrascht selbst die Experten. |
 | Masters of Mixed Martial Arts Uncover the science behind Mixed Martial Arts as technology tests the limits of some of the greatest MMA masters. Fight Science: Mixed Martial Arts : SUN JANUARY 27 8P et/pt : http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/fightscience/?source=4003 |
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 | National Combat Judo - Filipino Martial Arts Basic Street Self Defense (using real knife) of National Combat Judo (NACOMJU) |
 | Ballet Mecanique at the National Gallery of Art Premiere of all-robotic version of George Antheil's infamous Dada piece for 16 player pianos and percussion orchestra. Features new robotic instruments from LEMUR: League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots (http://lemurbots.org) |
 | Japan Media Arts Festival all exhibitions No.1 文化庁メディア芸術祭全展示 Playlist: Picture works of world highest level http://jp.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=052A74A45B05057E Playlist: Anime & maid アニメ&メイド http://jp.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=50A3507B97D26B23 Playlist: Tokyo event & spot 東京イベント&スポット http://jp.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=8B424C83AFF20FCC part1/2 All exhibitions (cutting a part of no photography exhibition etc.) of 11th Japan Media Arts Festival by The Agency for Cultural Affairs (Ministry of Education) at The National Art Center, Tokyo. Manga, animation, game, art, etc. 第11回文化庁メディア芸術祭全展示 (一部の撮影禁止展示等をカット) @国立新美術館。マンガ、アニメ、ゲーム、芸術、他。 part2 http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=owZb6sGrjvw Official web site (English) 公式サイト http://plaza.bunka.go.jp/english/ Wikipedia (English) ウィキペディア http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Media_Arts_Festival Tokyo International Anime Fair digest 東京国際アニメフェアダイジェスト http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=C8JGIwhk0XE Coming soon 近日掲載 Worldcon Nippon 2007 digest (World Science Fiction Convention 2007 & Japan SF Convention 2007 in Yokohama) 日本SF大会2007ダイジェスト (世界SF大会2007&日本SF大会2007@パシフィコ横浜) Japanese media arts best 100 animation division (10th anniversary exhibition, Japanese only) 日本のメディア芸術100選アニメーション部門 http://plaza.bunka.go.jp/hundred/bumon_anime.html 1 Neon Genesis Evangelion 2 Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (by Hayao Miyazaki) 3 Laputa: Castle in the Sky (by Hayao Miyazaki) 4 Gundam (Mobile Suit Gundam) 5 Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (by Hayao Miyazaki) 6 Mushishi (Mushi-shi) 7 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 8 My Neighbor Totoro (by Hayao Miyazaki) 9 Fullmetal Alchemist 10 Ghost in the Shell 11 Dragon Ball series 12 Princess Mononoke (by Hayao Miyazaki) 13 Akira 14 Spirited Away (by Hayao Miyazaki) 15 Doraemon .... Free entry division 1 The melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Suzumiya Haruhi no yuutsu) .... |
 | Madama Butterfly "Un bel di vedremo" Puccini -live M.Pellegrini sings a title role. Recorded live in Italy, Conductor Ernesto Barbini To buy a cd look for "Maria Pellegrini" "Passione arias" HD4180 About M.Pellegrini Maria Pellegrini is one of the world's brightest stars. She enjoys a brilliant career which has taken her to the leading opera houses and concert halls of Europe, Great Britain, Canada, United States, Asia, and the Caribbean including Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, Royal Albert Hall, Welsh National Opera, English National Opera, Scottish Opera, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, Teatro Felice di Genoa, Teatro Regio di Parma, Teatro Giuseppe Verdi di Trieste, Teatro Massimo di Catania, Taormina, Teatro Massimo di Palermo, New York City Opera, New Jersey State Opera, Baltimore Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Canadian Opera Company, Vancouver Opera, L'Opera de Montreal, Teatro del' Opera di Santo Domingo, Taipei Opera Festival among many others. She has performed with leading orchestras including BBC Symphony, Royal Opera House Orch, London Philharmonic Orch, Cincinnati Symphony Orch, Montreal Symphony, National Arts Centre Orch etc... Upcoming engagements include gala concerts with the with Orchestra Sinfonica di Lecce in Italy and the Princeton Symphony in Palm Beach USA. Furthur appearances in Italy include Madama Butterfly and Gala for the opening a new opera house in her native town of Pescara Italy. Recent engagements in 2001-02 include Gala Concert at Dvorak Theatre in Czech Republic and Traviata in Poland for the Teatr Weilki where critics said "a star turn as Violetta".." arias sung in her rich and warm soprano voice" Warsaw Voice Oct 2001. Among her many artistic achievements, Miss Pellegrini has been awarded 1991 Ponte d'Oro, Il Primo Soprano d'Italia, the coveted Caravella d'Oro Award for her performances in Electra and Cosi fan tutte in Italy. Her performances of Madama Butterfly at Il Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi di Trieste and Il Teatro Comunale di Treviso were given the singular honour of being presented The Puccini Medallion a specially minted medallion commemorating both her and the composer Giacomo Puccini. No less gratifying was Lord Harewood's declaration that "Maria Pellegrini is the greatest Butterfly Alive." The Societe Radio Canada created a film production of Madama Butterfly for international broadcast starring Miss Pellegrini in the title role as well as a Biographical Profile which has been aired over many of the world's major networks. International televised broadcasts include productions of Madama Butterfly, Traviata, Manon Lescaut in Canada, Lucia di Lammermoor in Santo Domingo and Otello in Taipei and Buffalo. Miss Pellegrini's magnificent voice has earned the epithet of 'Primo Soprano' and "Callas of Canada" she has appeared with the world's finest singers, directors, and conductors in her performances on the international stage including Sir George Solti, Sir Charles Mackerras, Sir Colin Davis, Sir Edward Downes, Anton Guadagno, Giuseppe Sinopoli, Ernesto Barbini, Birgit Nilsson, Franco Corelli, Gweneth Jones, Rolando Panerai, Sergio Cappuccilli, Gianni Raimondi, Renata Scotto, Kiri Te Kanawa, James Mc Cracken, Jon Vickers, Ermanno Mauro, Renato Bruson, Lando Bartolini, and Luciano Pavarotti. ACT I. Japan, early twentieth century. On a flowering terrace above Nagasaki harbor, U.S. Navy Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton inspects the house he has leased from a marriage broker, Goro, who has just procured him three servants and a geisha wife, Cio-Cio-San, known as Madama Butterfly. To the American consul, Sharpless, who arrives breathless from climbing the hill, Pinkerton describes the carefree philosophy of a sailor roaming the world in search of pleasure. At the moment, he is enchanted with the fragile Cio-Cio-San, but his 999-year marriage contract contains a monthly renewal option. When Sharpless warns that the girl may not take her vows so lightly, Pinkerton brushes aside such scruples, saying he will one day marry a "real" American wife. Cio-Cio-San is heard in the distance joyously singing of her wedding. Entering surrounded by friends, she tells Pinkerton how, when her family fell on hard times, she had to earn her living as a geisha. Her relatives bustle in, noisily expressing their opinions on the marriage. In a quiet moment, Cio-Cio-San shows her bridegroom her few earthly treasures and tells him of her intention to embrace his Christian faith. The Imperial Commissioner performs the wedding ceremony, and the guests toast the couple. The celebration is interrupted by Cio-Cio-San's uncle, a Buddhist priest, who bursts in, cursing the girl for having renounced her ancestors' religion. Pinkerton angrily sends the guests away. Alone with Cio-Cio-San in the moonlit garden, he dries her tears, and she joins him in singing of their love. ACT II. Three years later, Cio-Cio-San waits for her husband's return. As Suzuki prays to her gods for aid, her mistress stands by the doorway with her eyes fixed on the harbor. When the maid shows her how little money is left, Cio-Cio-San urges her to have faith: one fine day Pinkerton's ship will appear on the horizon. Sharpless brings a letter from the lieutenant, but before he can read it to Cio-Cio-San, Goro comes with a suitor, the wealthy Prince Yamadori. The girl dismisses both marriage broker and prince, insisting her American husband has not deserted her. When they are alone, Sharpless again starts to read the letter and suggests Pinkerton may not return. Cio-Cio-San proudly carries forth her child, Dolore (Trouble), saying that as soon as Pinkerton knows he has a son he surely will come back; if he does not, she would rather die than return to her former life. Moved by her devotion, Sharpless leaves, without having revealed the full contents of the letter. Cio-Cio-San, on the point of despair, hears a cannon report; seizing a spyglass, she discovers Pinkerton's ship entering the harbor. Now delirious with joy, she orders Suzuki to help her fill the house with flowers. As night falls, Cio-Cio-San, Suzuki and the child begin their vigil. ACT III. As dawn breaks, Suzuki insists that Cio-Cio-San rest. Humming a lullaby to her child, she carries him to another room. Before long, Sharpless enters with Pinkerton, followed by Kate, his new wife. When Suzuki realizes who the American woman is, she collapses in despair but agrees to aid in breaking the news to her mistress. Pinkerton, seized with remorse, bids an anguished farewell to the scene of his former happiness, then rushes away. When Cio-Cio-San comes forth expecting to find him, she finds Kate instead. Guessing the truth, the shattered Cio-Cio-San agrees to give up her child if his father will return for him. Then, sending even Suzuki away, she takes out the dagger with which her father committed suicide and bows before a statue of Buddha, choosing to die with honor rather than live in disgrace. As she raises the blade, Suzuki pushes the child into the room. Sobbing farewell, Cio-Cio-San sends him into the garden to play, then stabs herself. As she dies, Pinkerton is heard calling her name. |
 | The National Comic book ,art & scifi expo this week! Hey everyone! This weekend is one of the biggest shows in the northeast. November 16-17-18, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Friday 1pm-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-7pm at the Penn Plaza Pavilion 401 Seventh Avenue at 33rd St. DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Special guest stars HAYDEN PANETTIERRE - Claire, the cheerleader from "Heroes." KRISTEN BELL - "Veronica Mars" (Sunday only) ALTER KOENIG - Ensign Chekov from "Star Trek" KATEY SAGAL -"Futurama," Other special guests include GIGI EDGLEY - Chiana on "Farscape"; SUZIE PLAKSON - actress and singer known for her multiple alien roles on various "Star Trek" series; BUTCH PATRICK (Friday only) - Eddie Munster from "The Munsters"; The stars of "What's Happening," ERNEST THOMAS (Roger), HAYWOOD NELSON (Dwayne), and DANIELLE SPENCER-FIELDS (Dee); SID BERNSTEIN - entertainment legend who brought the Beatles to NYC; EILEEN DIETZ - The Exorcist, "Helter Skelter," and "General Hospital"; MASON REESE - former child star, best known as the spokes boy for Underwood Deviled Ham; WARRINGTON GILLETTE - Jason from Friday The 13th Part 2; BRIAN CLEVINGER - creator of 8-Bit Theater; DAVE SHELTON - producer of the upcoming "Snuggy Bear and the T-Shirt Kids," author WAYNE BARLOW; DAVID ZEN MANSLEY - voice actor from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"; BIG KEV from Geek Stuff and "The Opie and Anthony Show"; pro wrestling legends KING KONG BUNDY, BRUTUS "THE BARBER" BEEFCAKE, & GREG "THE BARBER" VALENTINE; DAWN MARIE, ECW, WWE Diva, MISSY HYATT, The "First Lady of Wrestling"; DAN "THE BEAST" SEVERN, (Friday & Saturday only) the UFC/PRIDE/MMA Hall of Famer, former UFC World Champion & Wrestling Legend; boxing champions JUNIOR "POISON" JONES and MARK BRELAND (Saturday only); JOANNA KRUPA, one of the world's top 10 supermodels; plus Scream Queens MONIQUE DUPREE (First Black Scream Queen), SUZI LORRAINE, and DEBBIE D. There will be Q&A sessions with top industry celebrities, including Walter Koenig, Katey Sagal, Gigi Edgley and Kristen Bell More guests TBA! Over 100 comic book artists, writers, and editors will be present, including JIM STERANKO, NEAL ADAMS, and CARMINE INFANTINO over the three days along with fan favorites JOHN ROMITA SR. (Sat), SERGIO ARAGONES, and ADAM HUGHES. The NY JEDI CREW & CAPTAIN ZORIKH will also be there to join the action & lets not forget The Captain Zorikh Costume Contest! For more info go to http://www.bigapplecon.com & http://www.comicscoolartgames.com/ |
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