Through Adversity This New York-Based French Artist Found A Way To Deepen And Transform His Work
According to the legend of the phoenix in Greek mythology the phoenix bursts into flames and then rises from the ashes to be reborn anew. As the author and philosopher Deng Ming-Dao, writes, "Whether we remain the ash or become the Phoenix is up to us.”
Read full storyOutright International Holds Their 27th Courage Awards And Gala In New York City
For more than three decades Outright International has been devoted to promoting the human rights of LGBTIQ people around the world. Early on in their history when the organization was founded in 1990 (and originally called the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission), they were in the trenches documenting abuses and putting these issues front and center.
Read full storyProlific Producer Brian Anthony Moreland Is Helping To Change The Landscape of Broadway
This past month August Wilson's The Piano Lesson was nominated for twoTony Awards, including Best Revival of A Play. The Piano Lesson is part of a series of ten plays that Wilson wrote called The American Century Cycle. These masterpieces recount what it is like to be African American during each decade of the twentieth century.
Read full storyThis Broadway Producer Wrote A Memoir About Spirituality
Carl Moellenberg is a prolific producer who has 13 Tony Awards. Producing over 70 shows on Broadway, off Broadway and around the world, his credits includes some of Broadway's most successful shows like Spring Awakening, War Horse, Hair, Death of a Salesman, Pippin, All the Way, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Dear Evan Hansen, Angels in America, The Band’s Visit, Oklahoma, Hadestown, Company and many more. Moellenberg is devoted to shows that tell compelling stories, have stunning music and transform lives.
Read full storyWith Their Williamsburg Restaurant Kokomo, Ria and Kevol Graham Transport Diners To The Caribbean
In 2020, when Ria and Kevol Graham were originally set to open their restaurant Kokomo it seemed like they were at the bottom of their proverbial Mount Everest trying to figure out how to scale the thing.
Read full storyKerry Washington, Ariana DeBose and Stephanie Hsu Perform At A Voices Of A People's History Event At Town Hall
A powerful new book about social change in the United States is about to debut next month. Voices of a People's History of the United States in the 21st Century: Documents of Hope and Resistancebrings twenty-first century social movements to life. Told through speeches, essays, and other documents of activism, protest, and social change the book from Seven Stories Press gathers more than 100 texts from social movements that have shaped the 21st century.
Read full storyKevin Hart Offers Advice To Kids: 'It's Cool To Want To Do And Be Something'
Why do you think I'm here?” Kevin Hart asked his rapt audience. The crowd happened to be a room filled with kids at the Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center in East Harlem, New York.
Read full storyIn His New Book This Tony-Winning Broadway Producer Shares What Matters Most
“In any given moment we have two options,” wrote the pioneering psychologist, Abraham Maslow. “To step forward into growth or step back into safety.” After working in investment banking and finance for 19 years, Carl Moellenberg opted to step forward to begin a new path. The daring new path would give him new life, purpose and completely transform him.
Read full storyHow This Louisville Food Magnate Became An Education Non-Profit Founder
In 2011, when Jan Helson retired at the age of 51, she proclaimed that her “second act” would be devoted to giving back. Her dream was to help to make the world a better place for future generations.
Read full storyThis New Romantic Musical Comedy Sheds Light On The Universal Desire Of Wanting Love And To Be Loved
The musical Love Quirks centers around four single people in their mid-thirties who are struggling to navigate adulthood, especially when it comes to relationships. These broken-hearted New York City souls are trying to figure out what keeps them in love limbo. “There are perhaps some quirks that have held them back,” explains Seth Bisen-Hersh who wrote the music and lyrics. “And through the show our four single characters figure some things out and attempt to move forward.”
Read full storyThe Story Of This Manhattan Brasserie Is Told In A Riveting New Documentary
Creating a Manhattan restaurant from the ground up is hard enough. Then try creating an epic experience where diners are transported from New York City to an Art Nouveau-style brasserie in a Parisian square, the length of an entire block. Then imagine a soaring ceiling practically touching the sky and a multi-colored glass skylight imported from Paris not to mention delectable menu creations like steak frites, steamed mussels with white wine, an assortment of dry-aged meats and a vast wine list.
Read full storyA New Exhibit By Portrait Photographer Rankin Sheds Light On Living With Hemophilia
Maya Angelou wisely wrote, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”. Famed British portrait photographer, Rankin, shot Stormy who is living with hemophilia and also has a son with hemophilia.Rankin.
Read full storyHer Lifelong Passion For The Planet Led This Columbus, Ohio Engineer To Become An Environmental Scientist
Meet environmental engineer Julia Stowe. She has always loved outdoor activities and is devoted to protecting the environment. When she was 10, she saw the movie WALL-E, a movie about a robot left on earth to clean up trash from humans, and stumbled upon a new passion. While most 10-year old’s dream of being a rockstar, ballerina, or doctor, Julia wanted to save the planet.
Read full storyCatching Up With 'Halo' Star, Ryan McParland
Meet actor Ryan McParland. The Irish-based performer is one of the stars of the new sci-fi action series Halo. The show is on Paramount Plus. Set in the year 2552, McParland plays Adun, the assistant to Dr. Halsey, (Natascha McElhone), a creator of Spartan super soldiers. In the futuristic show, humans on planet Madrigal are fighting for independence from Earth.
Read full storyActing Legend Joel Grey Turns 90 And Celebrates His Birthday In Times Square With Help From His Leading Ladies
On April 11, 2022 legendary actor Joel Grey turned 90. The Oscar and Tony Award-winning performing powerhouse, whose career has spanned eight decades, celebrated this great milestone in a big way. In the heart of Times Square Grey was flanked by some of his greatest leading ladies: Bernadette Peters, Donna Murphy and Bebe Neuwirth.
Read full storyQuotes To Remember Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month. Since 1991, presidents have proclaimed this month as a time to celebrate contributions and accomplishments made by women throughout the course of American history. ”Women should be celebrated every day, but a month dedicated to female empowerment is extremely special,” shares Molly McCook who was in the series Last Man Standing. “It doesn’t just honor the iconic women who have changed history, but encourages new generations to dream big and know that anything is possible.”
Read full storyA New York NFT Pop Up Gallery Merges Live And Virtual Worlds
Daniela Ciocca always had a fierce passion for giving back. When she was little she loved giving away her toys. “Whatever I had, I happily gifted to my neighborhood friends when we played together outside,” says Ciocca who spent fifteen years in finance working with multiple hedge funds. In 2019, she left asset management to pursue crypto-trading full-time.
Read full storyMeet Ann Thomas Who Founded A Transgender Talent Management Company And Is An Advocate For Representation
Margaret Mead wisely said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”. Ann Thomas has lived by that precept. A second-generation transgender activist, actress, scientist and talent manager she founded Transgender Talent, the first talent management company that exclusively represents transgender and non-binary talent. For years, the Los Angeles-based Thomas has been a champion for those in the LBGTQ Community.
Read full storyMeet Broadway Star Brad Oscar. The Two-Time Tony Nominee Is On His Ninth Broadway Show, Mrs. Doubtfire
Brad Oscar will never forget sitting in the audience at the Arena stage in Washington, DC seeing the musical Raisin and watching Ralph Carter perform. Carter, a child actor played Travis Younger, the youngest son in the show that was based on the play Raisin in the Sun.
Read full storyHow Broadway Star Karen Mason Found A Way To Pivot And Debuted A New Album In The Midst Of The Pandemic
Karen Mason, the beloved Broadway and concert performing, is having landmark year. Known for her standout roles from the original New York cast of the ABBA blockbuster musical Mamma Mia!, as Norma Desmond in the original run of Sunset Boulevard and Velma von Tussel in Hairspray, she also had an opportunity to shine on the screen as well. This spring she was seen around the world in the popular Netflix series Halston opposite Ewan McGregor. Mason played Estelle Marsh, the woman who provided the seed money for what became his fashion empire.
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