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Tom Jones to Perform April 3

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Sir Tom Jones will be performing in Seoul for the first time in 27 years on April 3. Jones was originally scheduled to hold two concerts at Jamsil Stadium, southern Seoul, but cancelled the April 2 show. The 69-year-old Welsh singer suffered from acute laryngitis last week, forcing him to postpone a March 26 concert in Singapore, and a March 28 concert in Manila. Doctors advised him to rest his voice, and he spent the last few days recuperating in Singapore. On his official Web site, Jones apologized to all the concert goers who were inconvenienced. The Singapore concert was rescheduled for April 1. The Grammy Award-winning Jones is known for his powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence. He has sold millions of records around the world and is best known for hit songs ``It's Not Unusual,'' ``Delilah,'' ``Green Green Grass of Home,'' ``She's a Lady,'' ``Proud Mary,'' ``Sex Bomb'' and his remake of Prince's ``Kiss.'' Jones was awarded an Order of the British Empire in 1999, and knighted in 2006 for his contribut

Mar 30, 2010

Lim Myung-ock Shows Sacred Landscape

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Brilliantly hued optical glass sculptures radiate a warm glow, while a black stainless steel LED installation flickers with bursts of color at the Royal Gallery, Nonhyeon-dong, southern Seoul. Viewers might feel a sense of calmness as they gaze at the mesmerizing light created by the colorful artworks of artist Lim Myung-ock at her solo show ``A Sacred Landscape.'' In an interview with The Korea Times, Lim said she was interested in inner peace, and attempts to use light to convey this to the audience. ``Light is supposed to represent hope. I wanted to use light to turn the entire space as a sacred space for the viewers. I want viewers to come and see the light from the glass and get the feeling that it is a sacred space. They can feel a sense of peace,'' she said. A professor at Suwon University, Lim tackles time, space and light in the exhibition, which consists of optical glass sculptures and LED (light-emitting diode) installations. ``My previous artworks had a title of `A Sacred Space,' but I thought it was too broa

Mar 29, 2010

Traditional and Modern Dancers Create Tune

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The LG Arts Center is preparing a special performance called ``Tune'' to combine the talents of the old and new generations of Korean dance. Under the themes ``Fascination,'' ``Composition'' and ``Excitement,'' traditional dance masters and modern dancers will get together to display their distinctive moves on a single stage. The three themes represent three different Korean traditional dance forms: the ``Gyobang Dance,'' the ``Seungmu'' and the ``Miryang Baekjung Dance,'' respectively. The three separate stages will not only showcase the ancient beauty of Korean dance, but also present a rare chance where the audience can enjoy the fusion of the old and new through music and dance. Fascination The gyobang dance was a form performed by ``gisaeng," or Korean female entertainers, during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). It is particularly famous for its elegance and seductive movements that bring out traditional beauty and rhythm. Korea traditional dancer Kim Eun-hee is famous for her experimental works based on traditional ele

Mar 29, 2010

Bremen Town Musicians to Launch New Version

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter The children's musical "The Bremen Town Musicians" produced by Yoo Yeol is getting a facelift. A new creative team will be putting on the work with a dramatic twist. "It is not usual to put on the children's show every year without letup. I want to show our musical is improving ever year. This year's version is totally new," Yoo, a renowned singer and radio DJ, said in a press conference. He launched his own company, Yoo Media, which published audio books for children. The musical based on the German fairy tale with the same name was first created by Yoo's company in 2006. The show revolves around four abandoned animals ― a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster. The group goes on an adventure to Bremen to fulfill their dreams of becoming musicians. Targeting children aged 5 to 7, "The Bremen Town Musicians" has been sold out for every performance since its inception. The show has been upgraded every year with a different musical mixture of a cappella, live performance and percussion performances. This year, the show is focusing on

Mar 28, 2010

Roger Dean Talks Avatar at Retrospective

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter One look at the floating islands in British artist Roger Dean's landscapes and the first thing that comes to mind is ``Avatar.'' But Dean was creating these lush, otherworldly landscapes in the early 1970s, decades before director James Cameron even started work on the billion-dollar-blockbuster. Days after the film came out the Internet was abuzz as fans discussed the striking similarities between Dean's fantasy world and Cameron's Pandora planet. Dean, who was in Seoul last week for the opening of his retrospective ``Dragon's Dream'' at the Daelim Contemporary Art Museum, Tongui-dong, Jongno, remained tight-lipped whether he will pursue legal action against Cameron. ``The only thing I will say is I am extremely grateful to these millions of people online who have recognized the similarities and talked about my works. It's a great honor that so many people recognized it. I didn't know there were that many people who would remember my work,'' he said, during a press conference at the museum. Dean apologized for not being able

Mar 28, 2010

Darren Almond’s Works at PKM Trinity

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Darren Almond has always been considered a part of the Young British Artists (YBA), since his work was included in the controversial ``Sensation’’ exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art in London in 1997 which brought artists like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin into the spotlight. But the 39-year-old British artist admitted he is not comfortable with the YBA label attached to his name ``I’m not a YBA. I was the last person added to the `Sensation’ exhibition and the youngest artist there. But (most of them) were a generation ahead of me. ... So I separated myself and kept my distance. I was also included in the Tate Triennial (2009), which is supposed to be a show for the new generation of YBAs. So I’m kind of in the new generation as well,’’ Almond said, in a press conference at PKM Trinity Gallery, Cheongdam-dong, last week. Almond, who was nominated for the prestigious Turner Prize in 2005 for ``If I Had You,’’ was in Seoul for the first time for the opening of his solo show that included video works ``Marathon Monk,’’ ``Beari

Mar 26, 2010

Clubs, Art Exhibitions & Sports Games

Clubs Underlounge Seoul Hongdae or Hongik University Area This is the local club of a hip Japanese chain that’s also in Shanghai. Located in the famous clubbing area, Hongdae, it’s all flashy with loud music and lights. Spacious, with a supersized crystal ball hanging over your head, DJs from near and far make music while you can hang out at the bar or classy private rooms. Located near the main entrance of Hongik Univ. Call (02) 325-5715 or visit www.underlounge.kr. Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor and the DJ are in the center of the club, which attracts a trendy crowd along with models and celebrities. Packed on the weekends. Check www.ohoo.net. Club Heaven Yeoksam-dong Located next to the Renaissance Seoul Hotel, Heaven is gaining a reputation as a clubber’s paradise with star DJs and a celebrity clientele. Electronic music is the main menu, with laser light and paper confetti shows aplenty on the side. The club caters to partying at any hour of the night: the “main stage” on the first floor is open until 6

Mar 25, 2010

Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts The 642nd Concert of the KBS Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center March 26 KBS Symphony Orchestra will offer its 642nd concert with its principal conductor Moshe Atzmon and Russian pianist Boris Petrushansky. The concert will feature Rachmaninov’s “Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor, Op. 30,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op. 64.” Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. Spring Feast Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center March 27 Seoul Arts Center will hold a spring concert with the Eurasian Philharmonic Orchestra, led by renowned conductor Geum Nan-sae. The concert will feature the overture from Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” and Dvorak’s “Symphony No.8 in G major, Op. 88.” Tickets cost from 20,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3473-8744. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3. BBC Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall,

Mar 25, 2010

Exhibit Captures Merchants Life on Road

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Rough-hewn straw hats, loaded back racks and rods in hand ― these are the images of the road-weathered “bubosang,” Korean peddlers. They traveled from village to village to reach outdoor markets that usually opened every five days in the past. “Bubosang” first appeared during medieval times and were vital to pre-modern economies for their roles in providing a connection between consumers, producers and middlemen. “Bubosang” refers to both ``busang,’’ who moved and sold large items such as wood and metal products, and ``bosang,’’ who handled smaller items carried around in sacks. In celebrating the Year of Traditional Culture of South Chungcheong Province, the National Folk Museum of Korea is presenting a special exhibition of displaying 250 pieces related to the history of the “bubosang.” Because of its central location and the development of its roads, the South Chungcheong region was traditionally a center for trade and commerce. Today, it is now where the traces left by the “bubosang,” once the key retailers who had the econo

Mar 24, 2010

Universal Ballet to Stage Elegant Swan Lake

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The beautiful and tragic tale of ``Swan Lake'' is returning to the stage this month. The Universal Ballet Company (UBC) is bringing the popular repertoire back for local fans, with a mix up of new and original cast members. Unlike the Korea National Ballet Company (KNBC) that performs the version arranged by Russian choreographer Yuri Grigorovich, UBC prefers Russian choreographer Marius Petipa's version, which is a tragedy. ``The KNBC's version is more grand and majestic, while UBC tends to be more detailed and elaborate,'' Lim So-young, planning and promotion director, told The Korea Times. It was in 1992 when the UBC invited the Kirov Ballet Company artistic director Oleg Vinogradov to put on the exact same performance for the local audience. With the help of Vinogradov, the UBC became the only troupe in the world to pass on the tradition of the Kirov Ballet. The efforts made by the UBC to bring Russia's authentic ballet to Korea paid off and the troupe eventually became one of the top ballet companies in Korea and Asia.

Mar 24, 2010
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