by Downtown Magazine | Oct 17, 2016 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Edith Piaf’s legendary final performance at Carnegie Hall, Piaf! The Show comes to Carnegie Hall on Jan. 6, 2017. In two 45-minute acts, the show narrates the rags-to-riches story of the Parisian singer’s career, as...
by Downtown Magazine | Sep 22, 2016 | Culture, Events, Music
Vieilles Charrues, the largest music festival in France, has announced a special event for its 25th anniversary to take place at Rumsey Playfield. It is the first time that a European festival of this size will come to Central Park. The concept for #VCNY16 is the...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 19, 2016 | Culture, Entertainment, Events, Music, Travel
In the 40-plus years that The Allman Brothers Band was active, the group accomplished just about anything that a rock band would hope to accomplish. Many millions of albums were sold. Hit singles (e.g. “Ramblin’ Man,” “Melissa,”...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 18, 2016 | Culture, Events, Living, Movies, Travel
As a media-oriented city, there is no shortage of film festivals in New York City. However, there are limited opportunities to watch great movies in a relaxed outdoor setting. For nearly a decade, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, FACE Foundation and the...
by Downtown Magazine | Jul 15, 2016 | Culture, Events, Living
Brookfield Place is proud to bring a piece of The Seine to the Hudson with their Bastille Day celebration this weekend. Join Brookfield for a summer fête featuring a full day of music, games, and family fun overtaking the outdoor plaza, Winter Garden, and 230 Vesey...
