June 21st was Global Make Music Day, and in celebration, Steinway and Sons put on a special performance from several world-class artists, including British-Korean composer-pianist, Hyung-ki Joo. The show took place in The World Trade Center’s Oculus. Joo premiered his “Chandeliers”, a hauntingly evocative piece written in memoriam of 9/11, at the site at which […]
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Meet the fierce duo taking the NYC public relations world by storm. Celine Kaplan is a PR pioneer and founder of her own luxury boutique agency, CKPR. By her side is her managing partner, Amy Focazio; a maven in her own right. Focazio has over 20 years of public relations experience, 16 years at Estee […]
Could you imagine a world-class, 150-year-old French patisserie going vegan? Through a partnership with Elisabeth and David Holder, presidents of Ladurée USA, plant-based chef and author Matthew Kenney, introduced vegan dishes to this world-renowned brand. Downtown: When did you decide to specialize in plant-based cuisine? Matthew Kenney: It was an intuitive decision. I really […]
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Downtown Q&A: Mariana Atencio
MARIANA ATENCIO Peabody, Investigative Reporters and Editors, and Gracie Award-winning journalist who covers domestic and international issues for MSNBC and NBC News. Part of the NBC News team that helped break the coverage of the migrant caravan and the family separation crisis that ensued. 1. Name three women that inspire you, and tell us why. […]
SAMMI CANNOLD Theater director who is one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30. Recent credits include Ragtime on Ellis Island and Violet on a moving bus at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). 1. Name three women that inspire you, and tell us why. I am inspired by Hazel MacKaye, a director of pageants in the early […]
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Downtown Q&A: Sunni Spencer
SUNNI SPENCER A brand architect with 21 years of fashion industry experience. Founder of Aprés Sea Boutique, a curated lifestyle concept shop that combines home decor with ready-to-wear and accessories. 1. Name three women that inspire you, and tell us why. Kelly Wearstler. I am a big fan of everything she has put her hands […]