NYC: Come Frolic in the Park with Me

FROLIC: 10th Anniversary Edition

EMU's Free Open-air Music Event Returns on July 9th

Popular outdoor dance music event FROLIC, is returning to the Festivus presents FROLIC- The 10th Anniversary Edition

EMU's Free Open-air Music Event Returns for It’s 10th Anniversary

New York, NY: Popular outdoor dance music event FROLIC, is returning to the Central Park’s Great Hill on Saturday July 9th, 2011 to celebrate it’s 10th Anniversary. This long-running annual art and music event, is a volunteer run community-based event whose purpose is to bring people of all ages together to exp...erience electronic music in a positive, open air setting. FROLIC is a leave-no-trace event funded through donations and volunteer support, with proceeds donated to help NYC children's Art and Music educational programs.

“We are very excited to celebrate the anniversary of our tenth event, and we plan on making it one of our most memorable yet. But this is not just a celebration of a milestone, this is a celebration of everyone who has supported our event in the past. We wouldn’t be here without them and the continued support of the community.”

– Mike SmileZ, FROLIC Director

We would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the years, and we invite supporters, both old and new to please lend us your support for this year's FROLIC. Please go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1848838737/help-us-help-nycs-children to make a donation to this year’s event.

FROLIC’s organizers are an urban grassroots consortium dedicated to promoting publicly-performed electronic music as an art form. The non-profit organization’s mission is to create spaces for electronic music fans to enjoy dancing in the daylight. They believe electronic music is the music that speaks in the frequency of our soul, and seek to use this music as a medium to enrich the lives of New York City's children by raising money for Arts and Music education.

Go to www.frolic-nyc.com for more information about FROLIC, including pictures from all of our previous events, as well as a very special thank you to all of our supporters over the last nine events.

Stay tuned for the complete artist line-up, after-party details, and volunteer information, coming soon!

NYC: It's all about Music at TriBeca Film Festival 2011

Here's a listing of Movies that are related to music. I'll be trying to catch at least one or two of these. Putting the Tribe in TriBeca is Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tibe Called Quest is my top pick. Another one to watch is LimeLight a documentary on the legendary New York club that now sadly is a mall. Visit http://www.tribecafilm.com for a complete listing of all the movies and events. It's great to be in NYC for this.

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The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye
Feature Documentary, 2011, 70 min
Directed by: Marie Losier


Filmmaker and TFF alum Marie Losier, who has created engaging short films on avant-garde artists like George Kuchar and Guy Maddin, makes her feature documentary debut with a mesmerizing and deeply romantic love story between pioneering musician and performance artist Genesis P-Orridge and soul mate Lady Jaye. Breaking new ground in its depiction of gender identity, Ballad chronicles the physical and spiritual merging of two beings into one. Read More

Public Screenings
Mon, Apr 25, 7:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar
Wed, Apr 27, 9:00PM	SVA Theater 2 Beatrice	In your Calendar
Thu, Apr 28, 3:00PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 7	In your Calendar

Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Feature Documentary, 2011, 98 min
Directed by: Michael Rapaport

The most groundbreaking act to emerge from the New York hip-hop scene of the early '90s, A Tribe Called Quest electrified a generation with its brand of jazz-infused beats and intelligent rhymes before dramatically disbanding in '98. In his directorial debut, Michael Rapaport draws from eight months of total access to uncover the history and inner workings of the Tribe. Featuring De La Soul, Kanye West, Common, Mos Def, Ludacris, Beastie Boys, and more. Read More

Public Screenings
Wed, Apr 27, 6:00PM	BMCC Tribeca PAC	In your Calendar
Thu, Apr 28, 1:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar

Crash&Burn
Short Documentary, 2011, 18 min
Directed by: Rick Rodgers
Plays In: Shorts: Off the Grid

Two-man rock duo Crash&Burn is turned upside down when Burn decides to have transgender surgery. Read More

Public Screenings
Sun, Apr 24, 3:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 1	In your Calendar
Sun, Apr 24, 3:00PM	(Online) Streaming Room	In your Calendar
Mon, Apr 25, 6:00AM	(Online) Streaming Room	In your Calendar
Mon, Apr 25, 1:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar
Tue, Apr 26, 6:00AM	(Online) Streaming Room	In your Calendar
Fri, Apr 29, 6:00AM	(Online) Streaming Room	In your Calendar
Fri, Apr 29, 3:45PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 8	In your Calendar
Sat, Apr 30, 6:00AM	(Online) Streaming Room	In your Calendar
Sun, May 01, 1:30PM	Tribeca Cinemas Theater 1	In your Calendar

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God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
Feature Documentary, 2011, 91 min
Directed by: Mike Fleiss and Mike Piscitelli

Ozzy. For four decades, the name has been synonymous not just with a singular brand of blistering heavy metal, but also with a life lived to the extreme. Made for fans and the uninitiated alike, this definitive portrait of a troubled icon—told in part through the eyes of his family (son Jack Osbourne produced)—relives Ozzy's artistic triumphs while chronicling his arduous journey to sobriety and peace. Read More

Public Screenings
Sun, Apr 24, 6:00PM	BMCC Tribeca PAC	In your Calendar
Thu, Apr 28, 9:30PM	SVA Theater 1 Silas	In your Calendar
Sat, Apr 30, 1:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar

Janie Jones
Feature Narrative, 2010, 106 min
Directed by: David M. Rosenthal

Ethan (Alessandro Nivola), a struggling musician content with his on-the-road rock-and-roll lifestyle and his much younger girlfriend (Brittany Snow), has his life turned upside down with the arrival of a 13-year-old daughter he never knew he had. Left with the responsibility of raising Janie Jones (Abigail Breslin), a shy but talented aspiring musician herself, Ethan embarks with Janie on a road trip of music, discovery, and father-daughter bonding. Read More

Public Screenings
Fri, Apr 29, 6:00PM	SVA Theater 1 Silas	In your Calendar
Sat, Apr 30, 2:30PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 3	In your Calendar
Sun, May 01, 3:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 1	In your Calendar

Mama Africa
Feature Documentary, 2011, 90 min
Directed by: Mika Kaurismäki

Packed with five decades of rare archival footage and captivating melodies, Mama Africa tells the incredible story of Miriam Makeba. First introduced to American audiences by Harry Belafonte, Makeba's songs exposed the injustice of Apartheid in South Africa to the world—resulting in a 30-year exile from her home country. Throughout her life, Makeba inspired millions through her powerful songs of joy, love, and revolution. Read More

Public Screenings
Sat, Apr 23, 6:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 1	In your Calendar
Sun, Apr 24, 6:30PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 6	In your Calendar
Tue, Apr 26, 3:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 1	In your Calendar
Sat, Apr 30, 7:00PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 5	In your Calendar

Roadie
Feature Narrative, 2011, 95 min
Directed by: Michael Cuesta
Interests: Drama, Music, New York, Returning Filmmaker

For 20 years, Jimmy (Ron Eldard) lived his rock-and-roll fantasy as a roadie for Blue Oyster Cult, but the glory days are gone, and Jimmy just got the boot. Returning to his childhood home in Queens, he finds his mom teetering toward dementia and his high school crush (Jill Hennessy) married to his still-nettling childhood rival (Bobby Cannavale). Building a future means confronting the relationships of the past in this heartfelt coming-of-middle-age tale. Read More

Public Screenings
Sat, Apr 23, 9:30PM	SVA Theater 1 Silas	In your Calendar
Tue, Apr 26, 4:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar
Thu, Apr 28, 10:30PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 9	In your Calendar
Sat, Apr 30, 3:30PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 2	In your Calendar

Sing Your Song
Feature Documentary, 2011, 104 min
Directed by: Susanne Rostock

Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. But, as Sing Your Song proves in a most stirring way, Belafonte has had a significant and lasting impact on the ongoing worldwide struggle for human rights. This powerful documentary reveals Belafonte's multifaceted contributions to the arts, the U.S. Civil Rights movement, the fight against Apartheid, ending starvation in Ethiopia, and much more.

After the Movie: Join us for a conversation with Harry Belafonte. Moderated by noted broadcaster Tavis Smiley. Read More

Public Screenings
Fri, Apr 29, 6:00PM	BMCC Tribeca PAC	In your Calendar

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The Swell Season
Feature Documentary, 2011, 90 min
Directed by: Nick August-Perna, Carlo Mirabella-Davis and Chris Dapkins

The world fell in love with Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova when their songwriting collaboration in the film Once culminated in a jubilant Oscar® win. But behind the scenes, where Glen and Mar's on-screen romance became reality, a grueling two-year world tour threatens to fracture their fated bond. Gorgeously filmed in black and white, this music-filled documentary is an intimate look at the exhilaration and turmoil created by both love and fame. Read More

Public Screenings
Fri, Apr 22, 10:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar
Mon, Apr 25, 9:30PM	SVA Theater 1 Silas	In your Calendar
Fri, Apr 29, 3:00PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 7	In your Calendar

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Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon
Feature Documentary, 2011, 87 min
Directed by: Stephen C. Mitchell

Who are the Kings of Leon? This energetic behind-the-scenes documentary provides some fascinating insight for fans and non-fans alike. Known now as an all-American rock-and-roll band with millions of fans around the world, the Kings of Leon remind us that they will never forget their strict Pentecostal upbringing or rough-and-tumble backcountry roots. In fact, that may just be what makes them unstoppable. Read More

Public Screenings
Thu, Apr 21, 9:30PM	BMCC Tribeca PAC	In your Calendar
Fri, Apr 22, 11:59PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 1	In your Calendar
Thu, Apr 28, 7:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar
Sat, Apr 30, 9:00PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 7	In your Calendar

The Union
Feature Documentary, 2011, 90 min
Directed by: Cameron Crowe

A captivating and exhilarating real-life experience of musical creation and generosity, The Union is an unprecedented look at the creative life of Elton John and his remarkable collaborative album with his early-career idol, Leon Russell. Never before filmed in his composing process, John is captured by director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire) in a candid portrait of one of the world's most treasured artists and performers. Although the event is free, a special TFF WRISTBAND is required to be seated at the event. 2000 wristbands will be made available to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two wristband limit per person. Details coming soon about how and where wristbands will be distributed. Read More

Public Screenings
Wed, Apr 20, 8:15PM	North Cove at the World Financial Center Note
Thu, Apr 21, 2:30PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 3	In your Calendar
Thu, Apr 21, 10:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar
Sat, Apr 23, 8:30PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 3	In your Calendar

When the Drum is Beating
Feature Documentary, 2011, 84 min
Directed by: Whitney Dow


The 20-member band Septentrional has been making music for 62 years as Haiti's most celebrated big band. This inspirational documentary charts the history of Haiti from its triumphant independence from French colonialism to 2010's devastating earthquake—all set to the vibrant music of Haitian-Caribbean jazz fusion band Septentrional and punctuated with its members' personal memories. Featuring a wealth of live rehearsal and performance footage, When the Drum Is Beating is a poignant and high-energy story of resilience. Read More

Public Screenings
Fri, Apr 22, 8:15PM	Tribeca Drive-in	In your Calendar
Mon, Apr 25, 6:30PM	SVA Theater 1 Silas	In your Calendar
Thu, Apr 28, 10:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 2	In your Calendar
Sat, Apr 30, 3:00PM	Clearview Cinemas Chelsea 7	In your Calendar

Limelight
Feature Documentary, 2011, 92 min
Directed by: Billy Corben

As the owner of legendary hotspots like Limelight, Tunnel, Palladium, and Club USA, Peter Gatien was the king of the New York club scene—until years of legal battles led to his eventual deportation to Canada. This exuberant documentary charts Gatien's rise and fall against the transformation of New York City, offering a wild ride through a now-closed chapter in the history of NYC nightlife. From the director of Cocaine Cowboys. Read More

Public Screenings
Fri, Apr 22, 9:30PM	SVA Theater 1 Silas	In your Calendar
Sun, Apr 24, 9:00PM	AMC Loews Village 7 - 1	In your Calendar