“Nuovomondo” in Italian … “Handmade Soundfest” party … Riffmaster gig
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Movie in Italian: “Nuovomondo”
“Nuovomondo” (“New World”) is a drama based on a story of a family migrating from Italy to the US in the beginning of the 20th century. The poor Sicilian family dreams about the land of opportunities, where giant vegetables are grown and people swim in milk. Before leaving the head of the family, widower Salvatore meets British Lucy (Charlotte Gainsbourg). For unknown reasons the woman wants to get married before they arrive to Ellis Island. Although Salvatore knows she doesn’t love him he agrees. The film received six awards at the Venice film festival in 2006.
Kinopanorama (19 Rustaveli, 287-3041, 287-1135). Through Aug. 20. See Movies for more information.
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY 8
Riffmaster
After a year’s break Ukrainian rock band Riffmaster is giving a concert to promote its debut album that is to be released soon. Riffmaster is also the band leader’s (Andriy Antonenko) nickname. He was called that by his colleagues for the way he makes guitar riffs a major element of his songs. Riffmaster still pays homage to the social themes his songs touched upon when playing for the DAZ Machine band. In his solo works it comes out as personal, intimate topics.
44 (44B Khreschatyk, 279-4137). 10 p.m. Tickets Hr 50.
Mad Heads XL
Having returned from summer vacation, the boys from the rock band Mad Heads XL are going to play at their usual place – Docker’s ABC. The rockers are still promoting their newest album “Forever” which was released a month ago and is known mostly for its hit single “Buvaye” (“It Happens”) which is now one of the most popular rock songs in rotation on Ukrainian radio stations. Mad Heads XL formed in 2004 taking root in the famous Ukrainian trio Mad Heads.
Docker’s ABC (15 Khreschatyk, Pasazh, 278-1717). 9 p.m.
CLUBS
FRIDAY 8
“CANTskiy Penofestival” party
“CANTskiy Penofestival” is the name of the party set to take place at Most Open Air. The headliner will be the French classic of breaks-core Rotator a.k.a. Mr. Kill. His trademark style these days is “raggacore” with additions of hardcore, raggamuffin and dancehall music, all of which he will play wearing a scary mask. Rotator is the founder of the noncommercial electronic music empire called Peace Off and runs the internet shop switchrec.com.
Most Open Air (Moskovskiy Bridge, Druzhby Narodiv Park). 10 p.m. Tickets Hr 70.
“Handmade Soundfest”
The main guest of “Handmade Soundfest” will be Znanna Dymchenko – Ukrainian musician, singer, composer, and DJ who now lives in Spain. She started her artistic career in 2002, with the help of prestigious producer Charly Chicago. Together they created a mix of melancholic melodies and electric sounds, giving shape to their own style. In Kyiv, Zhanna will present her debut album “ONA,” which will be available soon in digital version.
UAM Beach Club (Hydropark, Venetian beach). 9 p.m.
SATURDAY 9
DJ Levan
British DJ Levan started his career as a guitarist in Mystery and Mother on Mondays bands. At present Levan is known as a deejay and producer. Born in Georgia, he moved to London in 1999 and there he opened a production studio that released 35 singles. His digital label Piso Records gathers minimal/techno producers from around the world.
Forsage (51A Harmatna, 230-3535). Tickets Hr 80 – for guys, Hr 60 – for girls, before midnight Hr 50 and Hr 40.
FESTIVALS
SATURDAY 9 – SUNDAY 10
“Be Free” festival
Organized by musical label Belorussian Music Alternative “Be Free” festival is dedicated mostly to the unknown Belorussian culture. 18 bands agreed to perform at the event. Among them are famous Stary Olsa which plays medieval ballades, dances, bagpipe tunes, lyre and Jewish harp. The program will also include bands from Ukraine and Poland.
Lviv (Park Bohdana Khmelnytskoho and Rynok Square, festsvabody.org). Organizers can be contacted at [email protected]
GALLERIES
FRIDAY 8
“Nu.” Paintings by Borys Fircak
With his “Nu” exhibition, artist Borys Fircak demonstrates his unusual approach to nu art. The naked female body in the works of Borys Fircak is basically a method that helps organize artistic confusion. It’s a special tuning fork that provokes and helps find a perfect and sensual image. By the way, Fircak is considered one of the most productive artists in Ukaine – this is already his fourth show this year.
Tryptych (34 Andriyivskiy Uzviz, 279-0759). Through Aug. 20.
“Between Shape and Content.” Graphics by Nester Kyslenko.
The shape is completely controlled by an artist; meanwhile content depends on how a viewer perceives it. At his exhibition “Between Shape and Content” Nester Kyslenko invites his audiences to look into the gap between shape and content. This time a symbolist created faceless woman figures not to show the ecstasy of a body but to symbolize its eternal femininity.
Ann Gallery (21B Baseyna, 234-9060). Through Aug. 14.
“Shadow.” Photos and installations by Ilona Silvashy and Yaroslav Prysyazhnyuk.
The legend says that art began when a man outlined his shadow on the wall. Artist Silvashy and Yaroslav Prysyazhnyuk conducted an art project based on this idea. They outlined the shadow of the bridge above the river in the Carpathian Mountains. The next day they waited until the real shadow would match the drawn one. Photos from this project can be seen at “Shadow” exhibition.
Soviart (22A Andriyivskiy Uzviz, 425-2219). Through Aug. 14.
TUESDAY 12
“Mix-Museum.” Project by curator Pavlo Hudimov
The “Mix-Museum” project is defined as a rejection of the traditional classification of art. Inspired by an exhibition “Traces du Sacre” in Pompidu center, gallerist Pavlo Hudimov decided to combine items from different eras and styles. He put together antique figures from Ukrainian vertep (a traditional Christmas installation) with works of artist Ihor Yanovych, added some album covers of Led Zeppelin made by Andy Warhol, and topped it up with Soviet magazines. All exhibits are divided by themes: architecture and music, the sacred and money, childhood.
Ya Gallery (55/57 Voloska, 537-3351). 7 p.m. Through Aug. 30.
