by Ellen Johnson | Jul 14, 2017 | Culture, Movies
Today is July 14, also known as “la Fête nationale” in France. This recognition of the turning point in the French Revolution is called Bastille Day in English-speaking countries, and it’s an excuse to celebrate all things Francophile. In what feels...
by Ellen Johnson | Jul 13, 2017 | Culture, Music
In the world exists a staggering amount of love songs. Yet within that abundance, very few modern songs are about non-romantic love. There’s a gap where the music about familial love, platonic love and friendships should be. Pinegrove’s frontman Evan...
by Ellen Johnson | Jul 11, 2017 | Music
Another month, another hot New York City music festival. In June we were treated to the fantastic lineup at Governors Ball, and a number of smaller festivals, like Celebrate Brooklyn! and September’s The Meadows Music & Arts Festival are on the rise too....
by Ellen Johnson | Jul 6, 2017 | Culture, Theater
Photo courtesy of Central Park NYC Oodles of events are competing for your attention this summer in NYC. With temperatures rising, entertainment options are heating up. Sports fans have plenty to keep them busy with the Yankees settling in for a home residence, but if...
by Mike Hammer | Jul 3, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, News
For decades, the iconic faces of Broadway were brought to life through the iconic animated caricatures unmistakably drawn by Al Hirschfeld. Hirschfeld, the subject of the award-winning documentary, “The Line King,” created portraits of many of the most famous New York...
by Ellen Johnson | Jun 29, 2017 | Culture, Music
On Tuesday, July 4, a New York Downtown rooftop is the only place to be. A drink in your hand, fireworks in the sky and friends by your side make for a celebratory day of merrymaking in honor of our country’s history and freedom. But for the rest of the week,...
