The collective memory of the September 11th attacks and how individuals cope with such tragedy is the focus for Jericho, a new play at the 59E59 Theaters. Jack Canfora’s play is a thoughtful and provoking meditation on a family destroyed by such a catastrophe. Beth (Eleanor Handley) is the central character who is still grappling with her former boyfriend’s death […]

Ken Urban’s The Awake is a disturbing and darkly humorous take on the latent hypocrisies of American society, told through three disparate storylines. Showing at 59E59 Theaters and featuring an ensemble cast that includes Maulik Pancholy, perhaps best known for his role as Jonathan on 30 Rock, the play slowly forges links between all the characters through a mixture or […]

Even before the start of the show, Lee J. Kaplan’s performance is in full swing as viewers attempt to find their seats. Kaplan exercises strenuously, jumping rope, boxing and fighting his imaginary demons. Bully, a one man show by Lee J. Kaplan, shown during NYC’s Fringe Festival, is a visceral experience encapsulating his intense meditations on being bullied as a […]

Jewelry brand PONO by Joan Goodman, whose mantra is “Anchored, Expressive, Illuminating,” creates a colorful Fall 2013 collection focusing entirely on bike chains. This season, the jewelry brand focuses on using utilitarian bike chains and appropriating them into luxe jewelry pieces . Fashionable and functional, these bracelets and necklaces come in a variety of colors while also mixing other materials such […]

For the first time ever, the Park Avenue Tunnel is open to the public as part of a large scale light and sound installation. Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozana-Hemmer, known for his interactive works, transforms the conventional Park Avenue Tunnel into an energetic community for visitors to be immersed. Titled Voice Tunnel, the 1,400 foot long tunnel morphs into a lively community […]

Beckett in Benghazi starts with the introductory scene from playwright Samuel Beckett’s Endgame. It seems like a serious, dramatic effort at first, until one of the actors breaks out of his role and forgets his lines. The tired cast is rehearsing for their roles in Endgame with little effort and passion. The show centers on a theater company, comprised of […]

Smorgasburg’s concept is simple and straightforward. People love to eat. Smorgasburg is an outdoor food festival hosting over seventy purveyors of food, selling everything from steaming hot ramen, delicate mini cupcakes, juicy slabs of barbeque and the quintessential Mexican tacos. Fans of this annual event are strict loyalists no matter what the circumstances. This means waiting in long lines for […]

Happiness is the focal point in a new exhibit at The Jewish Museum. In “Six Things: Sagmeister & Walsh,” the Austrian born artist Stefan Sagmeister delves into the six tenets of happiness that he believes has contributed to his own personal happiness. Since 2000, Sagmeister has investigated the cultural and regional meanings of happiness. Is it possible to make ourselves […]

Brooklyn based artist Orly Genger is a master of the rope. Known for her large-scale installations, Genger manipulates cords through labor-intensive techniques such as knitting, knotting and crocheting, creating monumental installations engulfing her viewers. This summer at Madison Square Park she embarked on her largest project yet using over 1.4 million feet of rope weighing over 100,000 pounds. The effect […]

Fragrances, like clothing, should be rotated and changed with each new season. The weather and one’s skin type affect how a fragrance smells on the body. Fall and Winter are suited for heavier scents because of the dryer air and frigid temperatures, while Spring and Summer should focus more on lighter fragrances, due to the rising temperatures. Moreover, fragrance is […]