by Downtown Magazine | Mar 14, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Movies, Theater
When it comes to comedies, few films are as universally-respected as 1993’s Groundhog Day. The movie — co-written by Danny Rubin and director Harold Ramis and starring Bill Murray — manages to be very funny, while maintaining both heart and...
by Downtown Magazine | Feb 22, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment
In earning his living as a comedy writer, Matt Kirsch has what many would consider to be a dream job. As a staff writer for Triumph’s Election Special 2016, Matt was recently nominated for a Primetime Emmy. Prior to his work with Triumph The Insult Comic Dog,...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Dec 27, 2016 | Culture, Education, Events, Music
The Church Street School for Music and Art — as located in Tribeca — is the area’s only non-profit school for the arts. The institution has served the downtown and outer community since 1990. On Jan. 4, City Winery will be hosting a fundraiser for...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 16, 2016 | Culture, Entertainment, Events, Movies
Simply put, Norman Lear is in rarified air within the television world. He began as a comedy writer in the 1950s, writing sketches for both Martin & Lewis and Rowan & Martin. Norman created his first network series in 1959, The Deputy, as starring Henry Fonda....
by Downtown Magazine | Nov 17, 2016 | Business, Fashion
A new and rising e-commerce retailer, Basic Outfitters is known for creating clothing that keeps performance, comfort and space in mind. One of its trademark offerings, the New York City-based company lets customers “Create-A-Drawer,” choosing up to...
