Tufts alum has 'goat' the right idea
Tufts alum and former Daily Photo Editor Karl Schatz returns back to Tufts with a whole exhibition devoted to - that's right - goats. His exhibit, "American Goat: A photographic journey through America's growing goat industry" is nothing to bleat at: It's a collection of photos from his travels across the country and an intricate look into the agriculture industry. Schatz, along with writer Margaret Hathaway, went on a long road trip in 2003 to observe, record and photograph goats on farms all across America.
Called "The Year of the Goat," the project is documented on http://www.americangoat.com. The exhibition will be on display in Aidekman from May 1 through 31, and an opening reception and cheese tasting will take place on May 3 at 6 p.m. Sample goat cheeses by local producers will be provided.
Boston Lyric wraps up its Diva season with 'Thais'
Opera buffs can still catch Boston Lyric Opera's last performance of the Diva Season: Jules Massenet's mysterious and sensual "Thais," playing at the Shubert Theatre through Tuesday, May 9. A story of passion, love and desire, "Thais" takes place in Egypt in the 4th century and follows the fates of Athana?l, an ardent monk, and the sinful Thais, his former childhood friend turned Alexandrian courtesan (and the object of his affection). Soprano Kelly Kaduce sings the title role opposite baritone James Westman as Athana?l. Massenet's "Thais" is a tug-of-war among love, God and all the lasciviousness of Egypt's glitz and glam - and promises to be a lavish sight indeed. Tickets are available at http://www.telecharge.com.
Dance fans should rush to 'Russian Ballet'
Studying for that Russian final? Why not put it in context with Boston Ballet's newest show, "An Evening of Russian Ballet," opening this week at the Wang Center?
Russia's lengthy, bountiful ballet tradition is rich with passion, emotion and drama galore. Boston Ballet will perform a selection of favorite numbers to music by Alexander Glazunov, Camille Saint-Saens, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Moritz Moszkowski, Vasily Soloviev-Sedoy, Riccardo Drigo and Igor Stravinsky.
Frenchman Marius Petipa, who served as ballet master at the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg from 1862 to 1905, set the foundation for Russian classical ballet. He's the honoree of this show as Boston Ballet's performance pays tribute to his choreography.
"An Evening of Russian Ballet" will play from May 4-7 at the Wang Theater. Tickets are available at http://www.telecharge.com.
- compiled by Rita Reznikova
