| Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble: "Make music, not war"
The Virginia Arts Festival presents Yo-Yo Ma and the "Silk Road Ensemble," in concert at Chrysler Hall, Feb. 25.
"Make music, not war" was easily the idealized subtext of the eagerly anticipated appearance of celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his "Silk Road Ensemble," performing as a prelude to the April opening of the Virginia Arts Festival's 10th season.
Ma formed the Silk Road Project in 1998 "...to promote collaboration and a sense of community among institutions, artists, and audiences who share a fascination with the transcultural artistic organization symbolized by the ancient Silk Road" which, some 2100 years ago, extended from Japan and China across Central Asia to India, Iran, and the regions associated with the Mediterranean Sea.
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Ports 1961's runway leads to Africa
Ports 1961 took a journey to Africa on Friday morning, with top models Alek Wek and Liya Kebede landing on its runway at the Bryant Park tents as part of New York Fashion Week. Editors, stylists and retail buyers saw a broad spectrum of looks: some were relaxed and casual, such as a navy and cream Macheo tie-dye dress, while others were fine and refined, especially suits with pencil skirts and jackets adorned with woven gold belts. "You see a joyous mass of people," said designer Tia Cibani in an interview prior to the show. "Things are spontaneous, a little chaotic but joyous." Gold was consistent throughout the line as were touches of "tusk," decorative fabric presumably named for its ivory color. The gold silk charmeuse dress that Wek, a Sudanese native, wore for the finale was almost a kaftan but more elegant.
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