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Vivian Reed Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below to Honor Lena Horne

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It takes a disciplined diva to sacrifice chicken wings for wheat grass. Yet for Vivian Reed, it was the only answer to strong vocal health. As a classically trained singer, Reed found herself singing American Jazz standards after a musical agent discovered her and invited to sing at the world famous Apollo Theater. That led her all the way to Broadway, where the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native made her debut portraying Lena Horne in That’s Entertainment. [Read more…] about Vivian Reed Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below to Honor Lena Horne

Save the Children’s 5th Annual Illumination Gala Recap!

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The American Museum of Natural History played host to the 5th annual Save the Children’s Illumination Gala.  The event honors notable people who are passionate advocates for disadvantaged children.  The gala was star-studded, as A-listers including Jennifer Garner, Leona Lewis, Ryan Tedder, Olivia Wilde and Dakota Fanning were there to show their support while lending a couple of surprise moments during the evening. [Read more…] about Save the Children’s 5th Annual Illumination Gala Recap!

One on One With Rising Dance-Pop Sensation Ali B!

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Singer-songwriter Ali B has been making quite the name for herself so far in 2017.  She released her first single “Kiss Me Goodbye” earlier this year to much fanfare and praise, and has just released her newest song “Strangers in Love”.  The New York City native is taking her classic NYC hustle to the music industry, which she hopes to break into and become the next big thing. [Read more…] about One on One With Rising Dance-Pop Sensation Ali B!

Mama Juke: Debuting With a Live Record

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This Friday will see both the official release of Mama Juke’s album Live from Unit-J, as well as an album release show at Rockwood Music Hall. When asked as to why the band had chosen to make their debut album a live-in-concert LP, founding member Amos Rose explained it as such: “We wanted to broadcast this album into outer space to let life on other planets know that there’s life on Earth, and it’s at Unit-J.” [Read more…] about Mama Juke: Debuting With a Live Record

An Evening of Dinner & Dancing for Mercado Global Celebration

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Poverty is a economic and social state that still describes the majority of the world. Most of our society wouldn’t realize how much adversity these poverty stricken people face on a regular basis. There are plenty of non-profit organizations around the world who distinguish the many issues and make it their mission to help in anyway they can. [Read more…] about An Evening of Dinner & Dancing for Mercado Global Celebration

Theater Review: “KPOP” Paints a Portrait of East and West

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Thanks to Punchdrunk, the British Theatre Company who brought us Sleep No More, immersive theater has sprouted faster than Harvey Weinstein’s sexual allegations (too soon?)  The long-running show continues to play to sold-out houses at the McKittrick Hotel and paved the way for Fuerza Bruta, Here Lies Love, Seeing You, Natasha Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, and other interactive works. [Read more…] about Theater Review: “KPOP” Paints a Portrait of East and West

The Little Red Men Release Stellar New Single “I Won’t Be Far”

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We are big fans of Long Island based band The Little Red Men, as they are on a journey to be the next big thing out of Long Island.  We recently profiled them about who they are and what they are about, as their updated version of Indie rock is sure to bring the masses back to a genre that has been wounded over the past decade or so.  They just released a killer new track that you all should know about, called “I Won’t Be Far”, and it’s definitely one you gotta download and jam to this fall season. [Read more…] about The Little Red Men Release Stellar New Single “I Won’t Be Far”