Category Archives: Art

so perhaps because i happened to begin this year’s TBA experience as a member of the receiving line of a happening that poses a question with no answer, i’ve been able to finally let myself be open-minded enough to truly … Continue reading →

I never cease to be struck by how good a story can be. When told well, it doesn’t matter if you know how the tale will end, because the pleasure is in seeing how the storyteller connects the dots in … Continue reading →

Parenthetical Girls An Entangled Experience Posted by: James Maxwell Sunday night at the Works was an amazing and memorable experience. The Parenthetical Girls, literally, rocked my world. I came to the event with no previous knowledge on the artistic musical … Continue reading →

It’s good to remember how fascinating and beautiful conversation can be. Starting from scratch, two performers begin to share their knowledge and experience across a cultural distance. Conversation can be messy, this one is careful and deliberate, slowly building – … Continue reading →

Reggie Watts Transition Posted By: James Maxwell Every year when I blog for the TBA festival there is always at least one show that I admittedly do not really understand and this year I have to say it has been … Continue reading →

(I will be thinking of this performance for a very long time). On Sunday I felt I was veering towards sensory overload. Given that it was only the second day of TBA, I felt nervous about keeping up my momentum, … Continue reading →

After a concert that was a rush-o-fun + severe energy, how is commentary adequate? One must really behold the spectacle to truly appreciate the mad, erotic, hilarious performance of Ice Rod. And his three very talented, very handsome male dancers … Continue reading →