Category: Get Cultured

Why Drag at The OUT

Why Drag at The OUT

Since RuPaul’s Drag Race finished for the season and New York’s own Bianca Del Rio was crowned the winner, people are having a drag queen void. The OUT Hotel and Dragged Around the World unveiled a new exhibit by Magnus Hastings that showcases over 70 iconic drag queens entitled, Why Drag? As people walk throughout the hotel’s lobby, they will […]

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Rosie’s Theater Kids Sip and Shop

Rosie’s Theater Kids Sip and Shop

Shopping for vintage luxury handbags and jewelry has never been so exciting! LXR & Co., a quaint vintage store in Soho, partnered with Rosie’s Theater Kids for a Sip and Shop event last week. Rosie’s Theater Kids is an arts education program serving students from lower-income communities founded by Rosie O’Donnell. The organization offers the opportunity for children to experience […]

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Singing With Swish

Singing With Swish

Broadway’s biggest stars came out to support Swish’s annual Songs in the Key of Equality. Hosted by ABC News correspondent Sara Haines, the night was filled with music, laughter and pride at Le Poisson Rouge. From Broadway tunes to today’s hits, the stars covered everything. Adam Chandler kicked off the night with his high heel shoes and rendition of Jessie […]

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Time-Traveling to Niagara? It’s a Trip!

Time-Traveling to Niagara? It’s a Trip!

A well-trodden escape from the heat of the concrete jungle, Niagara Falls is almost as much a part of New York City’s summertime narrative as the Mr Softee jingle. An Amtrak journey away, New Yorkers have made the trip to see the thundering waters time and time again – for everything from elopements to weekends away from sizzling sidewalks. America-in-Play […]

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Modern Art Takes Over Downtown

Modern Art Takes Over Downtown

People of the art world are flocking to the historic 69th Regiment Armory for the inaugural Downtown Fair, a new modern and contemporary art fair with over 50 international art galleries displaying artwork. The Downtown Fair provides a fresh alternative to acquire and view never before exhibited works in an intimate light. Throughout the unique selection of works, there is […]

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Your Last Minute Guide to Mother’s Day

Your Last Minute Guide to Mother’s Day

Ahh! Somehow Mother’s Day always seems to sneak up on us, but fret not! If you’re still frantically searching for the perfect gift to give your mama this holiday, well, you can stop. We’ve searched high and low for the best gift options out there that are sure to put a smile on your mother’s face. Below are our top […]

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Explore Going Green

Explore Going Green

The Green Festival, which took place at the end of April in New York City, brought 200 vendors to Pier 94 on the West side, all promoting sustainability and green living with a range of brands and services — from food, health and beauty products to furniture and home items. Attendees could enjoy fare at the vegan/vegetarian food court, try different […]

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This’ll Give You Something to Talk About

This’ll Give You Something to Talk About

It’s an established fact that people are weird. And sometimes, just sometimes, you feel like the weirdest in the bunch. (Mostly when social interactions are involved.) Anyone who’s ever felt awkward at a house party, had an embarrassing run-in with an unrequited crush or made uncertain eye-contact with that weird guy on the subway (don’t deny that that’s all of […]

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Debutante. at the Bernie Wohl Center is Worth It

Debutante. at the Bernie Wohl Center is Worth It

Debutante., written by Ryann Weir and directed by Anne Tippe, is the story of three teenage heiresses during the weeks preceding their all-important society debut. The play is equal parts Oscar Wilde, taking a mocking but affectionate approach to the existence of such privileged, isolated creatures, and John Hughes, being quintessentially 1980s in its references to Jazzercise and Dynasty.   […]

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Viewing the “Holy Land”

Viewing the “Holy Land”

This past Tuesday I attended a performance of the Holy Land at HERE (145 6th ave).  The performance was originally written by French-Algerian playwright Mohammad Kacimi. Translated by Chantal Bilodeau, the tale begins in what could represent Iraq, Afghanistan or possibly Israel. The running narrative throughout the play revolves around the dehumanization and brutality associated with war and military conflict. The play begins with […]

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