Attending a night of jazz from the 1910s to the 1950s at The Metropolitan Museum of Art with Michael Hashim is always a masterclass in elegance, thanks to his performance with his group, “The Foot Warmers.” This Saturday, Hashim performed with Cynthia Sayer on the banjo and Jen Hodge onContinue Reading

A powerful highlight of the 2026 International Fringe Encore Series, “and her Children” reimagines Bertolt Brecht’s classic “Mother Courage” within the context of modern American gun culture. Everyone: read the Classics.  Running from January 14th to February 13th at the SoHo Playhouse, this solo tour de force – written byContinue Reading

Bob Marley was born in February 06, 1945 in Nine Mile, Jamaica. By this time, every year, celebrations start to pop up all over the world.  You can check the Marley Family website for announcements or follow music news sites like Billboard. But if you live in NYC or are planning to visit, youContinue Reading

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(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — I met Walter Krochmal more than 10 years ago while living near La Nacional. It was during one of those harsh winters where, no matter how cold it gets, you still feel the need to leave home for some fresh air. La Nacional was open, I walkedContinue Reading

Kléber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent” is a masterclass in tension, yet what truly distinguishes it is its sharp, obsidian-black humor.  Mendonça Filho was born in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil—or Brasil to us Brazilians. The film opens with photograps of famous Brazilians in music, movies, and TV from that time.Continue Reading

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(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Not long ago, I caught an interview with Debi Mazar where she mentioned Friends From New York (FFNY), a creative collective she said she loves linking up with when she’s in the city. I signed up for the  newsletter and decided to check it out their NewContinue Reading

“A Heart-Stopping Tribute to 100 Years of Sisterhood” – Rating: ★★★★★ ​I am still feeling the energy at Radio City tonight. Seeing the Rockettes on their 100th Anniversary was something I will never forget. The first time I saw The Rockettes was when Derek Hough hosted years ago. The whole theater wasContinue Reading

Poster House, the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the global history, design, and cultural impact of posters, is a cultural fixture in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood. Opened in 2019, the museum seeks to elevate the poster from a simple form of mass communication and advertisingContinue Reading

Michael Hashim is an American multi-saxophonist dedicated to keeping the traditions of swing and bop alive, with his career commencing in his hometown of Geneva, New York. Hashim began playing the saxophone in elementary school and, as a high schooler, started working with Phil Flanigan and Chris Flory, whom he wouldContinue Reading

The New York premiere of Kyle Fackrell’s two-person musical, The Art Tour, arrives at Theatre Row with charm and catchy simplicity. It is a romantic comedy that will make you get out of the theater feeling good about yourself! Following the cross-country reunion of aspiring artist Deb and businessman Thomas, theContinue Reading