“My Blueberry Nights” in English

May 07 2008, 21:11

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GALLERIES

THURSDAY 8

“Shopping.” Exhibit by Alevtyna Kakhidze

The “Shopping” exhibition created by Kyiv artist Alevtyna Kakhidze especially for Ya Gallery represents an unusual concept of exhibiting works at an art gallery. The drawings depict Louis Vuitton bags, Zenith watches and other luxury items are displayed in the form of  piled up copies. According to Kakhidze, the originals never look perfect, while copies always look ideal – like the new items in the shop windows. And the piles symbolize consumer culture.

Ya Gallery (55/57 Voloska, 537-3351).  Through May 11.

“Mano&Ruka.” Paintings by Oleksiy Malykh and Elger Aragundi

Ukrainian Artist Oleksiy Malykh invited Elger Aragundi from Ecuador to paint together in his Kyiv work-shop. As a result the two artists from different continents and coming from different cultures created a common visual world, proving once again that the language of art is universal. The name of the exhibition “Mano&Ruka” that contains the word “hand” in Spanish and Ukrainian describes the essence of the project.

RA (32 Khmelnytskoho, 235-3619). Through May 15.

FRIDAY 10

“Death of Brands.” Paintings by Yuriy Yermolenko

In his latest project Yuriy Yermolenko presented his own vision of people’s obsession with popular brands and their advertising messages. Yermolenko separates message from the brand, deleting the famous names and replacing them with mocking ones, ridiculing famous images we’re used to seeing in magazines and on big boards.

Tsekh (16 Ilyinska). Through May 21.

MOVIES

THURSDAY 8

Movie in English: “My Blueberry Nights”

Hong Kong director Kar Wai Wong, who won international fame with films like “2046” and “In the Mood for Love,” released his first English-speaking project, featuring Hollywood stars Jude Law, Rachel Weisz and Natalie Portman. However, the film’s main star singer Norah Jones. She plays a young woman who discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her and takes a soul-searching journey across the US, trying to resolve her questions about life and love.

Kyiv (19 Chervonoarmiyska, 251-2199). See Movies for more information. 

LIVE MUSIC

SUNDAY 11

The White Trainers Community

Russian band The White Trainers Community, playing in “mod-revival” style, call themselves the “new heroes of 70s British rock.” TWTC members spent a couple of years living in London, which is now noticeable in the rather genuine British accent of the lead singer. So while true heroes of modern British rock don’t come to Kyiv, TWTC may be worthy consolation.

Bochka Khmilna (3B-1 Khmelnytskoho, 390-6106). 9 p.m.  Tickets Hr 50.

SPECIAL EVENT

FRIDAY 9 – SUNDAY 11

“Tattoo-Collection 2008”

International “Tattoo-Collection 2008” will take place in Ukraine for the fourth time. The festival will be opened by Kyiv bikers riding along city's central streets. Tattoo masters from Ukraine, Russia and Europe will compete for the Golden Machine Cup. The festival will include music shows by Dymna Sumish, Green Grey, Propala Hramota, and other entertainments.

Acco International (40B Prospekt Peremohy, Pushkin park). Noon. Tickets Hr 15 to Hr 35. With Afisha card 20% discount.

CLUBS

FRIDAY 9

Dan Gresham and Icicle

Brit Dan Gresham a.k.a. Nu:Tone already played at a Drum’n’Bass Session in Kyiv last year. Appreciated by the fans, he was invited to play his soulful drum’n’bass at Cinema once again. This time Gresham will play together with Dutch deejay Icicle, whose synthesis of dirty bass and complicated drum beats has already captivated drum’n’bass fans the world over.

Cinema (1 Entuziastiv, 295-5854). 10 p.m. Tickets Hr 100.

SATURDAY 10

DJ Keller

Italian deejay Keller started his career at radio stations before playing in several popular local clubs. Having spent two years living in London, he returned to Italy to create a project Moltosugo with colleagues musician Sisco and deejay and producer Tommy V. Having changed their style from club to pop music, the group produced a number of artists and made remixes for celebrities like Peter Gabriel, Moby, Cerrone, Lou Reed and others. Keller himself currently prefers playing electro and funky, but you can expect some musical surprises from him at his upcoming Kyiv set.

Arena Dance (2A Baseyna, 492-0000). 10 p.m.

Rex the Dog

Xlib Club will celebrate its first birthday with Rex the Dog. The author of the project is Jake Williams, who began his career at the age of 16, writing dance hits such as “Son of a Gun.” Later he started working in Berlin at Kompakt Recordings, and creating music under the name of Rex the Dog, depicted as a small white bullterrier with black spots. Under this nickname Williams made remixes for Depeche Mode, The Prodigy and Client. Currently, he writes crazy electro pop mixed with ancient techno beats and retro-electro.

Xlib Club (12 Frunze). 11 p.m.  

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