Michael has signed on to executive produce plan9films Vic Chesnutt project It Is What It Is–a 90-minute plus concert documentary filmed in Canada during Vic’s last tour.
“Vic was one of the landmark artists and writers of our time,” said Michael. “The opportunity to extend his particular
(Update):
If you happen to be in Athens this weekend, the Junior League of Athens is hosting their third annual Will Rock 4 Food benefit to benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia this Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Terrapin Brewing. This year brings the addition of a food festival
Michael’s extensive conversation with Interview Magazine, which he calls [my] “FAVORITE INTERVIEW I HAVE EVER DONE” has been posted at the magazine’s website. It’s a whopping six pages long with a slew of fantastic photographs and a media player as well, so please be sure to check
Tonight Michael is in NYC where he will discuss the Collapse Into Now Film Project with Hugo Lindgren of the NY Times as part of their ongoing “Times Talks” series. The conversation, which runs from 8PM-9:15PM ET, will be webcast on Facebook.
For more information about the
(Update): This article from the New York Observer seems to offer a very good summation of recent events transpiring in DC. Have a look at The Situation and the Story and read our original post from yesterday just below:
Although the band is not touring this go-around, there
The band has teamed with Capitol/I.R.S. for the July 12 release of an expanded 25th Anniversary 2CD and digital edition of Lifes Rich Pageant. The new edition features the digitally remastered original album, plus 19 previously unreleased demo recordings cut prior to the album’s studio sessions. The commemorative release also
If you’re in New York City tomorrow, join Michael and NYTimes Magazine editor Hugo Lindgren as they discuss the “Collapse Into Now Film Project” as part of their Times Talks series. Program details are below:
TIMES TALKS:
Wednesday, May 4
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM
The TimesCenter
242 West 41st St. NYC
Tickets:
Nowness.com will have a special video message from Michael for the film for “Discoverer” on their facebook page beginning 12:30 EST today. Check it out and be sure to watch the film at Nowness.com.
The music film for COLLAPSE INTO NOW’S opening track–Discoverer–will premiere at Nowness.com early Monday morning at 12:01 AM ET. The film was directed by Michael and his sister Lynda Stipe. Be sure to visit Nowness.com at 12:01 AM ET for the world premiere!
As daughters and sons everywhere get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day next weekend (May 8), Michael wanted to pass along the news that his good friend and maternal health-relief activist Christy Turlington Burns has a CD compilation called Every Mother Counts featuring songs on the theme of motherhood inspired by
TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world includes a wide range of artists and activists, reformers and researchers, heads of state and captains of industry. According to TIME, “Their ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even revolution.” One of 2011’s most influential people is Patti Smith who
Starting at midnight tonight (12:00 Eastern/9:00 Pacific), YouTube will premiere the new film forÃÂ Every Day Is Yours To Win. The film will be hosted on the YouTube homepage for 24 hours and will feature an introduction by Michael Stipe and co-director Jim McKay. Michael and Jim will also
Happy Earth Day to everyone. On this notable day, we wanted to draw your attention to two very special organizations (with whom the band has partnered at various points over the years) who are taking the lead in standing up for the environment: the Dogwood Alliance and the