Category: Get Cultured

Just Me and My Selfie

Just Me and My Selfie

One of the newest apps on the iPhone that is sure to be the next big thing, especially considering how everyone’s love for #selfies is showing no sign of slowing down, is Selfbee. This app is a combination of all the best apps out there- Tinder, Instagram, and Snapchat. Not to mention, it is just so fun. What it is, […]

Read more ›
Charles James: Beneath the Dress

Charles James: Beneath the Dress

Charles James, the renowned fashion designer, who has widely been considered America’s first couture designer, is a name most people know. From now until October 5th, The National Arts Club will be showcasing 80 never before seen sketches by Charles James, which is free and open to the public daily from 11am until 5pm. The collection, entitled Charles James: Beneath […]

Read more ›
Art and Fashion Unite at Wallplay’s NOT x Chris Saunders Exhibit

Art and Fashion Unite at Wallplay’s NOT x Chris Saunders Exhibit

Last week saw the launch of a new exhibition in Manhattan’s Lower East Side that brings together local creatives from South Africa. NOT x Chris Saunders opened at Wallplay‘s concept space on September 10th, which fuses together the work of Jenny Lai, a New York based designer, and Chris Saunders, a Johannesburg based photographer. The exhibition will be on display through […]

Read more ›
“Running Back to You” Dorian Allen EP Launch

“Running Back to You” Dorian Allen EP Launch

I remember first seeing Dorian Allen on P. Diddy’s MTV show “Making the Band” back in 2009 and was impressed with his voice. Seeing and hearing him after five years makes me even more impressed with his vocal capabilities. I am so glad that someone as talented as Mr. Allen is still in the game and getting better at his craft. The Dorian […]

Read more ›
Fashion with a Purpose

Fashion with a Purpose

Tons of activities made up this year’s New York Fashion Week, and amidst all of the runway shows and parties are equally enviable pop-up shops displaying the latest fashions for you to shop. Earlier this week was the Adriana Marie Co “Fashion with a Purpose” pop-up, which brought together local designers, entrepreneurs and creatives to showcase their designs. Adriana Marie […]

Read more ›
The Emerging Trends Fashion Show Comes to New York

The Emerging Trends Fashion Show Comes to New York

I was fortunate enough to attend The Emerging Trends fashion show hosted by Elizabeth Safrit, Miss United States 2014, and including designers: Gate 26-Modern Vintage, Shefali Couture, Cocco Bella, Sabrinah Renee Boutique Jewelry, Vessela Zarankova with Polly Baumgartner, and NuVu Studio. The Emerging Trends show is a fashion show that started in 2007 during Boston Fashion Week and is now […]

Read more ›
Farewell to a Baseball Legend

Farewell to a Baseball Legend

As the baseball season comes to an end, it is time for one of New York’s most beloved athletes to officially hangup their pinstripes. Derek Jeter has become the face of the New York Yankees, and in honor of his retirement, Steiner Sports is offering an intimate afternoon with the famous shortstop. Just days before his last home game, Jeter […]

Read more ›
Boomerang Theatre Company Presents Love’s Labour’s Lost

Boomerang Theatre Company Presents Love’s Labour’s Lost

The Boomerang Theatre Company has done it again. The last time I attended a production by The Boomerang Theatre Company was to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Central Park and enjoyed it tremendously; this time I was fortunate to catch a performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost at Bryant Park. Written by William Shakespeare and directed by Cailin Heffernan, Love’s Labour’s Lost […]

Read more ›
Fringe NYC presents Urban Momfare

Fringe NYC presents Urban Momfare

Every year I am excited for August to roll around for two reasons; my mother’s birthday and The Fringe NYC Festival. Whether volunteering at the various venues during the festival or just sitting back and watching the different plays, I always enjoy the festival. This year the Fringe festival is celebrating its 18th anniversary and this year’s catchy theme is “Fringe […]

Read more ›
A Clamour of Cabaret: A Volume of Vaudeville Varietals

A Clamour of Cabaret: A Volume of Vaudeville Varietals

My kind of people are the ones that can sit back with a can of beer and enjoy a good show. In this case, I am specifically talking about the guy sitting next to me who was hooting throughout the show, so thank you guy with the two beers! The Dysfunctional Theatre Company in association with Horse Trade Theater Group […]

Read more ›
Skimlinks Test