New York: West Side Story 50th Anniv

West Side Story is one of my top 50 favorite movies of all times.  The first time I watched was in my high school music and arts class (remember when schools funded the arts?! loll).  So anyways, the main draw for me is Natalie Wood… I am such a big fan of hers.  Hey, have you guys ever noticed that every movie that has a lead character named Maria…. it 9 times... Read More

NYC: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo PLAY

The Kitty Bradshaw, Santrise Nicole, and my new-found friend China came as the personal guest of Glenn Davis, actor, and one of the stars of the award-winning play, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. After the play, we had the opportunity to go on stage and meet the cast. I was excited to meet budding actor Glen Davis, who was excellent in the... Read More

NYC: King of the World Play

    What would you do if after achieving a lifelong dream and all the accolades that go along with it, you were forced to choose between that life and the love of your life? That’s the dilemma faced by the biggest superstar on the planet in King of the World, a play by David Lamb. King of the World, the new Romantic Comedy brought to you by the producers of Platanos y Collard... Read More

NYC: Sarah Small’s Tableau Vivant

  Sarah Small’s “Tableau Vivant of the Delirium Constructions“, premiered on Monday and Tuesday, May 23 & 24, 2011 at Skylight One Hanson, formerly the Williamsburg Savings Bank. The Tableau Vivant was part performance, part homage to art history, a celebration and experiment. 120 models of all shapes, sizes, races and ages created a “living picture” of tragedies,... Read More

NYC: Joe’s Pub Renovation & Expansion

   Joe’s Pub Redesign Photo Credit: Jason Volenec Studio   Joe’s Pub will be closing on July 1 for renovations. The venue housed in the Public Theater opened in October 1998; this is the first renovation in 13 years. The goal of the redesign is to enhance the audience and performer experience – eliminate standing room, expand seating capacity, improved seating... Read More

Faces of the Economy Reception

  Images: Michael D’Antuono, American Pie; Angela Mark, The Workers March; Jamie Kelty, Pay-As-You-Wish; Sarah Young, Subprime; Alexis Duque, Comuna, Ellen Coleman Izzo, The Bloc   April 15th, 2011 marks the opening of the Faces of the Economy exhibit at the Art for Change Gallery in New York (few days before the “new” Tax Day). The exhibit focuses on how the pressures... Read More