“Tea Under the Palms” focuses on the history of tea, how it came to Europe, and how it’s used now. Photo: Patty Farmer. Patricia at the Plaza: Author Examines Traditions of Tea Author Patty Farmer is taking on a new title for her new book. Though she won’t share the secrets of how she got her ladyship,... News 26 Apr 2023 | 12:12
Performing in “Songs in Flight” (left to right): Karen Slack, Reginald Mobley, Will Liverman, Howard Watkins, Rhiannon Giddens. Photo courtesy of The Met Museum ‘Songs in Flight’ Connects Past to Present In 2019 a team at Cornell University started compiling a database of ads posted by enslavers searching for runaway enslaved... City Arts 30 Dec 2022 | 01:00
Performance of Les Ballet Afrik, a show that combines various African and queer dance styles and histories. Photo courtesy of Works & Process From Street to Stage The Guggenheim is taking a step away from traditional art forms to feature Works & Process, a performing arts organization... City Arts 18 Dec 2022 | 07:26
From left to right: Diana Yanez, Maria Russell and Sandra Valls posing on the set of the Latina Christmas Special. Photo courtesy of Latina Christmas Special The Ladies Bringing Latina Representation to Christmastime “They’re like the sisters I never had and never wanted,” says Maria Russell of her co-stars, Sandra Valls and Diana Yanez.... News 02 Dec 2022 | 11:41
Suzan-Lori Parks playing guitar as part of her new production, “Plays for the Plague Year.” Photo courtesy of The Public Theater Suzan-Lori Parks Wants a Safe Space to Heal from COVID As it becomes increasingly impossible to find a seat on the subway, the memories and the trauma of quarantine slip to the... City Arts 11 Nov 2022 | 06:32
Shawn Engel with her four published works on various areas of witchcraft. Photo courtesy of Shawn Engel Conversations with a Witch Witchcraft saved Shawn Engel’s life. Or at least that’s how she describes the effect it’s had on her and her mental health.... News 21 Oct 2022 | 11:57
Little Amal in front of the New York Public Library, reaching towards flowers presented to her. Photo: Gaby Messino Little Amal in New York Little Amal travels with an entourage. It’s not just the crowds of onlookers who follow her down the street snapping as many... News 16 Sep 2022 | 01:07
“Heave on the Hudson” book cover. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Azzarone Down By the Riverside Riverside Park is longer than Central Park by an extra 18 blocks. It stretches long and lean against the Hudson River with... News 13 Sep 2022 | 01:28
Dragon-themed whippet box on display at a local bodega. Photo: Gaby Messino Are Whippets the New Vape? A relatively new law has left businesses and customers in a state of confusion. The bill, known as S.2819A, went into effect... News 07 Sep 2022 | 10:47
Wil Petre introducing Social Alchemix Live at Caveat. Photo: Karen May Wil Petre Wants People to Form Connections in Person Down the stairs to Caveat, the underground bar and downtown performance space, Wil Petre is trying to make people open up.... News 01 Mar 2022 | 03:47
Schilling Bar & Restaurant in FiDi. Photo: schillingnyc.com Bars Are Not Excited About the Potential for Permanent To-Go Alcohol Governor Kathy Hochul’s push to make to-go alcohol a permanent staple in New York still has a lot of unanswered questions;... News 28 Jan 2022 | 03:21
Hisham Tawfiq as Dembe Zuma in “The Blacklist.” Photo: Will Hart/NBC Hisham Tawfiq on ‘The Blacklist’ and His Life in New York Hisham Tawfiq’s path to acting was far from ordinary. “The Blacklist” star, who was born and raised in Harlem, joined the... News 19 Jan 2022 | 04:43
Eryn Barnes, a New York-based dancer, posing for her headshot. Photo courtesy of Eryn Barnes Auditioning from Home When auditioning for a production, Kendall DuPre, a New York-based actress, starts by clearing out her living room so when... News 14 Jan 2022 | 09:22
Wall of Ergot Records store with albums on display. Photo: Gaby Messino New Record Store Plays on Growing Love for Vinyl “Don’t use the word ‘vinyls’ plural.” Adrian Rew instructs. The Ergot Records owner donned a beanie and Birkenstocks with... City Arts 27 Nov 2021 | 04:29
The Rockettes in a dress rehearsal for “Snow,” for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Photo: MSG Entertainment The Rockettes are Back at Radio City After shows were canceled at Radio City Music Hall last year due to the pandemic, the Rockettes are finally able to perform... City Arts 18 Nov 2021 | 10:40
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