by Downtown Magazine | Jul 15, 2020 | Wellness
Tapping into the Light for Answers Unseen A wise man once said, ‘If G-d is infinite in his power and wisdom, then every life is equally precious. By deduction, nothing can be worthless or more.’ On the surface, many of us feel trapped by the physical...
by Dan Metz | Nov 16, 2019 | Featured, Fitness, Health, Wellness
Photos courtesy of Mountainside Treatment Facility For years, Leandro Carvalho won the Best Fitness Class in NYC award from New York Magazine. He was a personal trainer to the stars, and Victoria’s Secret angels, teaching his signature “Brazilian Butt...
by Downtown Magazine | Oct 7, 2019 | Featured, Fitness, Health, Wellness
By Andreina “Dre” Marrero, a personal trainer at The DOGPOUND Dre Marrero stands on top of a tire that DOGPOUND members use for exercise. Photo credit Alice Teeple. “Mind-body connection” is something we hear about in the gym, but many clients...
by Darren Paltrowitz | Mar 2, 2017 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
Every year when March rolls around, music fans in New York City know to expect a major concert benefit being presented by City Winery’s Michael Dorf. This year is no exception as Mar. 6 brings The Music Of Aretha Franklin at Carnegie Hall, the 14th installment...
by Downtown Magazine | Dec 27, 2016 | Culture, Entertainment, Music
What do the blues, baseball and stand-up comedy have in common? Besides all of these concepts being entertaining to many millions of people, they are all undeniably art forms that originated in the United States. Without the blues there would be no rock & roll,...