by Jo-Ann Dean | Mar 29, 2026 | Culture, NYC, Theater
Photos by Rebecca J Michelson @rebeccajmichelson Deaf Playwrights Joey Caverly & Andrew Morrill’s play TRASH hits the stage in a historical first, thanks to Artistic Director Bill Rauch and Producing Partner Liz Flemming, Out of the Box Theatrics production at...
by DOWNTOWN News | Feb 23, 2026 | Art, Music, NYC
The Joffrey Concert Group recently presented In My Art at the Ailey Citigroup Theater. The energy was electric, and the celebration afterward was just as special. Next, JCG is preparing for the ICONS Dance Festival, April 18-19. For tickets, visit...
by Samantha Castaneda | Feb 18, 2026 | Downtown Highlights, NYC, Theater
photo credit Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade If you think you know how Romeo and Juliet ends, think again. I finally made it over to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre last week to see & Juliet, and honestly? I haven’t had that much fun at a show in a long time. It’s...
by DOWNTOWN News | Feb 4, 2026 | Culture, Dining, Featured, NYC
This February 28th, Winter Ball NYC 2026 marks a milestone moment for the New York Junior League as the organization celebrates 125 years of impact with its Gilded Legacy gala at Cipriani South Street. Founded in 1901, the New York Junior League has grown from a small...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 26, 2025 | Culture, Lighting, NYC, Outdoor, Uncategorized
Downtown Magazine found kindness and community at Chic Shack during Christmastime in NYC. As someone new to the city, I knew I had to have a Christmas tree. So, I went in search of the perfect one that would fit my budget. Along the way, I was reminded that...
by Jo-Ann Dean | Dec 22, 2025 | Book Club, Culture, Downtown Highlights, Family, Fashion, Music, NYC, Sightseeing, Theater, Uncategorized
The Doris Dear Christmas Special in New York at the Triad Theatre On December 19th and 20th, the Triad Theater was alive with holiday cheer as an all-star cast and orchestra, led by the incomparable Doris Dear (aka Ray DeForest), took the stage. Accompanied by Blake...
