Journalist Dana Perino's debut novel, “Purple State,” is a rom-com where red meets blue, and nothing is black-and-white when it comes to love and politics. ( Photo provided by Harper Collins) “Purple State:” The Politics Of Love, a Debut Novel by Dana Perino Can two people from opposite sides of the aisle end up walking down the aisle? The answer will surprise you in the new debut... City Arts 21 Apr 2026 | 02:24
“Corned Beef (And Other Arguments)“ was written and is performed by Robyn Kimmel, who plays the Jewish half of the two-person play, and Brian Martin, who plays a down on his luck Irishman. ( Photo: Bobbie Armstrong) “Corned Beef” Play Orders Up Humor in Off-Broadway Debut A Jew and an Irishman walk into a New York deli. It’s not a joke, but the makings of a new play called “Corned Beef (And Other... City Arts 08 Apr 2026 | 11:42
For the 102nd year, the Good Friday concert of John Stainer’s “The Crucifixion” was performed at Brick Presbyterian Church. This year’s soloists, Sean Fallen and Nathaniel Sullivan, were joined by organist Alistair Reid. Minister of Music, Dr. Raymond Nagem, conducted. ( Photo: Meagan Hooper) Brick Church Celebrates Good Friday with Music Crucifixion It’s Easter season and that means April 3, 2026 marked the 102nd Good Friday performance of John Stainer’s “The Crucifixion”... News 04 Apr 2026 | 09:47
Author Deborah Mallow has written a transformational–and award-winning–personal growth guidebook offering readers self-improvement essentials to replace unhealthy habits with positive changes. ( Photo: Wollam Works Publishing) How to Have Fewer Days That Suck: A Self-Help Game Plan Consider this your burn(out) notice. Burnout can, unfortunately, be a byproduct of living in NYC. If you’re all too familiar... City Arts 02 Apr 2026 | 06:00
Amin Ahmad’s debut novel, “A Killer in the Family,” sends Indian immigrant Ali Azeem on a mission to determine who his Gatsbyesque in-laws really are: the embodiment of the American dream or the epitome of the dark side of power and ambition. ( Photo: Henry Holt & Co.) The Problem with In-Laws Laid Bare in Debut Novel Thriller When you marry your spouse, you marry their family. Good-natured and naïve, yet far from innocent, Ali Azeem learns this... City Arts 27 Mar 2026 | 02:57
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell are Stacy and Preston Clyburn, wealthy Manhattanites with two daughters, one married, one divorced, and two granddaughters. Despite their privilege, life in NYC proves to be a challenge. ( Photo: Emerson Miller/Paramount+) A Madison Avenue Socialite Starts Over in... Madison, Montana?! Eight years ago, when my son, Luke, moved to Silicon Valley for an engineering position, Neil, my husband of 38 years, drove... Voices 24 Mar 2026 | 05:01
On March 21st, the 50-year-old New Museum, which has long been a home for a local community of artists, neighbors, and partner organizations across the Bowery and the Lower East Side, will reopen, revealing its 60,000 square foot building expansion and its inaugural exhibition, New Humans: Memories of the Future. ( Dean Kaufman) After 2-Year Renovation, the New Museum of Contemp Art Finally Reopens Deeply rooted in downtown New York, as well as internationally, The New Museum has long been a home for a local community... City Arts 20 Mar 2026 | 05:10
Uncle Vanya’s director and visionary artist, Dmitry Krymov, and his international collective of actors, designers, musicians, puppeteers, and producers, are dedicated to creating dynamic, heartfelt, visually stunning theater that breaks traditional boundaries. ( Photo: Steven Pisano) Russian Director Krymov Gives New Life to a Classic Chekhov Tale From Russia with love...of Chekhov. Anton Chekhov, the Russian playwright and short story writer, considered one of the greatest... City Arts 20 Mar 2026 | 12:48
Issy Knowles on stage performing as Pollie in the award-winning one woman play “Body Count.” ( Photo: Geve Penn) Bonnie Blue Inspires Sexy and Controversial One-Woman Play Your body, your choice. But what if you’re choosing to objectify yourself for the male gaze and a paycheck, with a dollop... City Arts 13 Mar 2026 | 01:47
Ten-year-old Naomi Wood is two years into her recovery from brain cancer. Post surgery and treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital, Naomi is taking things one step at a time, with her golden retriever service dog, Elroy, by her side. ( Photo provided by ECAD) BFFs: For a 10-Year-Old Battling Cancer, a Golden Retriever Is a Girl’s Best Friend “He’s calm at bedtime. He likes to snuggle with me. And serious when he wears his harness,” says fifth grader Naomi Wood... News 20 Feb 2026 | 07:16
The 9-part series, Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, created by Ryan Murphy for FX, airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m. and the following day on Hulu, and is the fictionalized version of what’s known as The Romance of the Century. ( Photo: FX ) Should You Watch “Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette?” Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, metaphorically, of course. I have read the books about America’s prince and did a... Voices 19 Feb 2026 | 10:07
Basil Twist, a third-generation puppeteer, is an international designer, director, and performer as well as founder and director of the Dream Music Puppetry Program at HERE Arts Center and known for his underwater puppet show, “Symphonie Fantastique”. ( Photo: BasilTwist.com) Puppetopia: Not Your Grandkids’ Puppet Show “Puppetry has a profound effect on people because it connects them to the mystery of what it is to be alive. Children might... City Arts 11 Feb 2026 | 10:25
Grace Rauh is a former journalist, most notably with NY1, and now serves as Executive Director of Citizens Union, a good-government watchdog group. ( Photo: Citizens Union Instagram) Citizens Union: Together We Can Do Anything Since 1897, Citizens Union, a government accountability organization, has been at the forefront of reform in New York City.... News 03 Feb 2026 | 08:34
A litigator for 30 years, Mack Press helps those who’ve been attacked by dogs and advocates for the rehabilitation of animals that attack. He is a dog lover and supporter of many animal rescue organizations. ( Photo: NYDogBite.com) Dog Bite Attorney Wants to Take A Bite Out Of Midtown You’ve got a fur-riend in need. Mack Press, who bills himself as The New York Dog Bite LawyerSM, has already opened five offices... News 29 Jan 2026 | 11:19
Parents can introduce their children aged 0 to 4 to the camp experience with the board book Terra Babies on the Go: My First Book of Camping.. ( Photo: Sourcebook) Born To Camp: Book Helps Kids Enjoy Outdoor Experiences Load up the camper—even with those with loaded diapers. Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi are the creators/co-hosts of the RV Atlas... City Arts 29 Jan 2026 | 12:46
