Many art enthusiast would agree that art is objective. As we know, a persons perception on life and feelings will dictate how they observe things, this is the main reason why many of us appreciate art. For that very moment, we enter the mind of the artist. [Read more…] about Fab 5 Freddy Unveils His New Art Exhibit at Pioneer Works
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Stephan Wolfert Captivates in Bedlam’s “Cry Havoc!”
Solo shows are a dime a dozen; the cost effective genre is staged in levels ranging from the prestigious big leagues of Broadway to modest community theaters in small towns around the world. While I have the utmost respect for actors who tackle the form, I have left many of them wishing for either a better performance, a more compelling narrative, or a bit more detail about the person’s life and the events that have shaped it. [Read more…] about Stephan Wolfert Captivates in Bedlam’s “Cry Havoc!”
Theatre Review: Sally Field in Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie”
Apparently, Broadway audiences can’t get enough of the Wingfield family and their gentleman caller, Jim O’Connor (Finn Witrock). Over the years, numerous actors have portrayed the role of Amanda Wingfield: Julie Harris, Jessica Tandy, Jessica Lange, and more recently, Cherry Jones in the 2013 revival. [Read more…] about Theatre Review: Sally Field in Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie”
World Music Institute’s Night of “Baca”nallia with Susana Baca
Pioneer Works, located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, has an unglamorous, yet massive exterior. On Friday Night, March 17th, however, the inside of this former warehouse was packed and humming with fanfare and excitement. Crowds of people were energized by the percussive sounds of Bulla En El Barrio, a Colombian group that provided the perfect opening act for Peruvian Folk singer, Susana Baca. The concert was part of World Music Institute’s series, ORIGINS, which “preserves important cultural legacies.” [Read more…] about World Music Institute’s Night of “Baca”nallia with Susana Baca
Theater Reviews: White Guy on the Bus & Beneath the Gavel
59E59 is heating up the liberal conscious with two American plays, White Guy on the Bus and Beneath the Gavel. [Read more…] about Theater Reviews: White Guy on the Bus & Beneath the Gavel
Four Amazing Manhattanites You Need to Know Right Now
Over the course of running Manhattan Digest, I have had the privilege of meeting some incredibly savvy and interesting people throughout my endless experiences that have shaped the journey of this website. A lot of these people have left some pretty amazing impressions on me that bring up the need for this article in that they deserve some extra shine in the spotlight. They all come from different creative walks of life, but each of them are incredibly determined and focused in what they want to do with their careers, similar to myself, and that made it easy for me to put them on my list of Manhattanites that you need to know. [Read more…] about Four Amazing Manhattanites You Need to Know Right Now
A Cold Night on 5th Avenue: An NYC Photoblog
Manhattan has been experiencing a lot of cold nights lately, especially with the recent snowstorm we experienced this week. As nasty as this weather can be, it still can lead to having the city look incredibly beautiful if you can see it in a different light. Especially on 5th Avenue, where I drew inspiration for my latest photo blog on Manhattan Digest. [Read more…] about A Cold Night on 5th Avenue: An NYC Photoblog
Theater Review: “If I Forget” Rife with Family Conflict
Anti-holocaust discussions might not make for an appropriate conversation at a dinner party, but they most definitely produce excellent dramatic tension, as witnessed in Steven Levenson’s sharply written Off Broadway play, If I Forget.
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Peru’s Very Own Susana Baca Takes Brooklyn Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow might be a big day for Irish folks, but there is another event happening in the neighboring borough of Brooklyn that is sure to throw Peruvian New Yorkers (and their admirers) into a state of elation. [Read more…] about Peru’s Very Own Susana Baca Takes Brooklyn Tomorrow Night
Could The City of Philadelphia Become Anymore Historical?
The answer to that question is yes! What is there to say about our nations first city and how the streets scream of colonial America. Philadelphia is one of many places where you can visit and it feels like you’re walking through history. [Read more…] about Could The City of Philadelphia Become Anymore Historical?