NYC Best: Chastain Onstage, Afghan Whigs, Picasso’s Rape
Picasso’s “Rape of the Sabines” is now on view at the Guggenheim Museum along with more than 115 of his other works using a severely restricted palette.
Spanning 1904 to 1971, the exhibition explores the Spanish master’s obsession with monochrome (and also sex).
“Picasso: Black and White” runs through Jan. 23 at the Guggenheim, 1071 Fifth Ave. Information: +1-212-423-3500; http://web.guggenheim.org.
Saturday Afternoon
To collect future masterworks of your own, head to this year’s Affordable Art Fair in Chelsea.
Organized by Will Ramsay, the event features dealers from all over the world with the work of as yet unknown artists.
Participants range from 31 Galerie, Toulouse, France to Wanrooij Gallery, Arnhem, the Netherlands. No need to spend a fortune on beauty.
At the Tunnel, 11th Ave. and 28th St. Information: +1-212- 255-2003; http://affordableartfair.com/newyork/exhibitors.
Go to The Americano for bistro fare with a French twist: try peeky toe crab risotto.
At 518 W. 27th St. Information: +1-212-525-0000.
Saturday Matinee
Annie is back on Broadway with her canine pal, Sandy.
Lilla Crawford stars as the spunky orphan who gets FDR’s Depression-era cabinet singing “Tomorrow,” while Sandy is played, as always, by a dog rescued from a shelter.
Katie Finneran is the booze-loving, orphan-hating Miss Hannigan, while Anthony Warlow is Daddy Warbucks.
The new production was directed by musical master James Lapine.
For each ticket sold, pet food company Pedigree will donate $2 to a foundation that helps find loving homes for dogs.
In previews at the Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway at 47th St., for a Nov. 8 opening. Information: +1-877-250-2929; http://palacetheatreonbroadway.com.
Saturday Night
Emanuel Ax plays Bach and Schoenberg’s Piano Concerto with the New York Philharmonic.
The Schoenberg is divided into four parts, the first two of which are entitled: “Life was so easy” and “Suddenly hatred broke out.”
Mozart’s Symphony No. 36, the “Linz,” rounds out the program, with Alan Gilbert on the podium.
At Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Information: +1-212- 875-5656; http://nyphil.org.
Hear the reunited Afghan Whigs in live splendor when they play the Music Hall of Williamsburg tonight.
Frontman Greg Dulli, joined by bassist John Curley and guitarist Rick McCollum, play new pieces, as well as songs from their noirish repertoire.
Opening for the band: Mighty Fine, Rev. Vince Anderson and the Love Choir.
At 66 North 6th St. Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Information: http://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com.
Sunday
Gian Lorenzo Bernini could make marble writhe, buck and come to life.
He transformed Rome with his glorious sculptures, from the Piazza Navona fountains to the amusing Elephant and Obelisk.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is displaying the Baroque sculptor’s drawings and clay models to show the evolution of his artistry.
Don’t miss the heavenly angels.
“Bernini: Sculpting in Clay” runs through Jan. 6 at the Met, 1000 Fifth Ave. Information: +1-212-535-7710; http://www.metmuseum.org.
Sunday Matinee
Jessica Chastain takes on the role of Catherine Sloper, the introverted upper-class girl in “The Heiress.”
Dan Stevens, a “Downton Abbey” Crawley, plays the charming fortune hunter, while David Strathairn is her disapproving Dad.
The astute Moises Kaufman directed this revival of a play based on the Henry James novella.
In previews at the Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., for a Nov. 1 opening. Information: +1-212-239-6200; http://www.walterkerrtheatre.com.
Grab a carafe of house red and a pizza with prosciutto, sweet peppers and ricotta at Orso, as you keep an eye out for stars.
At 322 W. 46th St. Information: +1-212-489-7272.
Sunday Evening
Stop by Joe’s Pub to welcome Bob Telson back to the New York music scene.
Since writing irresistible songs for theater (“Gospel at Colonus”) and movies (“Calling You,” from “Bagdad Cafe”), Telson has been living in Buenos Aires.
He’s marking his return with a new album, “Old LP” (Naxos), and a great band, both on display tonight.
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. Information: +1-212-967-7555; http://www.joespub.com.
(Zinta Lundborg is an editor for Muse, the arts and leisure section of Bloomberg News. The opinions expressed are her own.) Follow me on twitter @zintalundborg
Muse highlights include Lewis Lapham’s podcast and Greg Evans on movies.
To contact the reporter on this story: Zinta Lundborg at zlundborg@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Manuela Hoelterhoff at mhoelterhoff@bloomberg.net.
'Annie'
Joan Marcus/Boneau/Bryan-Brown via Bloomberg
Lila Crawford and Sunny.
Lila Crawford and Sunny. Photographer: Joan Marcus/Boneau/Bryan-Brown via Bloomberg
'The Maids of Honor'
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"The Maids of Honor" (1957) by Pablo Picasso. This large oil painting is among the Guggenheim's 118-work survey of the Spaniard's grisailles in "Picasso: Black and White" (Oct. 5-Jan. 23).
"The Maids of Honor" (1957) by Pablo Picasso. This large oil painting is among the Guggenheim's 118-work survey of the Spaniard's grisailles in "Picasso: Black and White" (Oct. 5-Jan. 23). Source: Estate of Pablo Picasso/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum via Bloomberg
Emanuel Ax
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Emanuel Ax, at piano, will performs with the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall on Oct. 6. Music director Alan Gilbert conducts.
Emanuel Ax, at piano, will performs with the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall on Oct. 6. Music director Alan Gilbert conducts. Photographer: Chris Lee/New York Philharmonic via Bloomberg
'Model for the Lion on the Four Rivers Fountain'
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"Model for the Lion on the Four Rivers Fountain" (c. 1649-50) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The sculpture is on view at the Met until Jan. 6.
"Model for the Lion on the Four Rivers Fountain" (c. 1649-50) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The sculpture is on view at the Met until Jan. 6. Photographer: Zeno Colantoni/The Metropolitan Museum of Art via Bloomberg
Poster art for "The Heiress," starring Jessica Chastain, David Strathairn and Dan Stevens. The play is in previews at the Walter Kerr Theatre for a Nov. 1 opening. Source: Walter Kerr Theatre via Bloomberg
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