The Journal of Art and Reviews (JAR) is a blog which features creative content by young people participating in ArtsConnection Teen Programs. With content for teens by teens, we hope to create an online space that inspires, empowers, and enlightens youth by sharing information, highlighting artists, and creating an online community in the realm of arts and culture.

Illyria

Illyria, a musical rendition of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, was musically very modernized, with songs that would be appropriate in…

Jazz Battles

Despite the wintry chill of the first day of December, one could hardly feel anything but the intense heat…

Alvin Ailey Dance Company

The people you admire the most are the people who do the impossible. Alvin Ailey‘s dancers therefore deserve the…

The Hendrix of the Flute

November 6th, 2008 at Carnegie Hall — Robert Dick presents his ode to the flute in “Robert Dick’s: 50…

Hearts Pound at the Joyce

I’ve seen many great dance companies courtesy of High 5, including Paul Taylor, Martha Graham, and the New York…

Except in Struggle

“Except in struggle, there is no beauty.” These peculiar yet powerful words are the embodiment of Casey Ruble‘s multi-faceted…

Terranaut

Wide in scope and varied in media, Terranaut by Matthew Day Jackson is an arresting testament to human nature….

That’s Life?!

The amazing Pockemon Crew swept me off my feet as they performed “That’s Life?!” at Florence Gould Hall on…

Save the Robots!

Save The Robots! – a contemporary dance performance by Gerald Casel Dance at Dance New Amsterdam on Chambers street…