by Ellen Johnson | Jun 28, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment
This week on Monday, June 26, the beloved Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling turned 20. The first book in the series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” was released in 1997, and incited 20 years of magic, friendship and Butterbeer. If you...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 21, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment
The groundbreaking work of African-American artist William T. Williams, was recently featured at the Michael Rosenfeld Gallery in Chelsea. “Williams’ work represents a significant contribution to the African-American art landscape and I am proud to say that I possess...
by Ellen Johnson | Jun 20, 2017 | Living, Music
Summer and music go hand in hand. Like a cold drink and rooftop-sitting or a good book and poolside lounging, music and warm weather is the ideal combination. This week at World Trade Center 7, get ready for a serving of both. The #MyWTC Summer Concert Series kicked...
by Ellen Johnson | Jun 19, 2017 | Culture, Movies
In Hollywood they say if you are on time you are late. I am forty minutes early but might as well be ten late. When I walk in the studio where I am supposed to meet the players and makers of the movie “The Clapper,” the other writer has already taken the...
by Ellen Johnson | Jun 14, 2017 | Living, Sports
A typical Sunday morning in Manhattan may be spent consuming French fries and French toast at brunch, but this past Sunday, New Yorkers got a taste of the French Open. The French Tennis Federation (Federation Française de Tennis a.k.a. the FFT) organizes the...
by Eva Troester | Jun 8, 2017 | Culture, Events, Music
The Summer Series, World Trade Center’s free concert series during the wonderful sunny season is back. Photo courtesy of WTC Tonight, Colin Taber and Midtown Staxx take the stage. The concert will start at 5 p.m. at the Silverstein Family Park, right in front...