Stepping off the sweltering pavement into the well air-conditioned Chelsea lobby, I welcomed the idea of being at an exhibition in a dimly lit, cool basement.  As I stepped from the elevator into the space, I was coerced into taking a closer look by the bright lights glaring through windows into boundless depth. The space I’ve described is the new […]

There’s nothing wrong with indulging in a glass or two of vino on occasion, which is why Manhattan with a Twist is excited for next week’s release of You Will Be My Son. The movie, which opens August 16th in select theaters from Cohen Media Group, is a French family drama set in a prestigious vineyard in Saint Emilion, France. […]

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 […]

There are burlesque shows…and then there are burlesque shows. Wild Cherryz Burlesque has recently introduced their new, monthly show, titled Arcana Lace. The show takes place each month at The Cutting Room, which is a spectacle in and of itself. Creator of Wild Cherryz Burlesque, Elizabeth DeGennaro helms the shows as both producer and director. The show has a sexy and […]

Nicole Saenz, a local NYC artist shines at a Goldbar event! It’s funny; we see many artists living in NYC everyday, and yes, many of them are very talented, but Nicole’s work certainly stood out among the rest due to its dark and sultry, yet surreal, appeal. I was able to sit down with Nicole at an event featuring her […]

As the summer pushes forward, it’s time to take advantage of this beautiful weather if you haven’t already.  Kimpton’s Midtown hotel is no exception.  With a superb location, nestled close to Grand Central Station, this hotel offers a personal and intimate atmosphere.  Offered now as a promotion, the “surf or turf city” deal is a great way to relax and let […]

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 […]

Last week, the Brooklyn Museum unveiled a long-term exhibition entitled Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt. The show only occupies a single room of the Egyptian art wing, but a surprising amount has been fit inside. It is fairly well-known that cats were the subjects of some reverence in ancient Egyptian society, though the reasons why are not clearly explained. […]

Aera Dance, an aerial dance company based in Brooklyn, premiered a new show last week called Covered Sky. Aera Dance frequently puts on fun, exciting, and unique productions that showcase original choreography and utilize three-dimensional structures such as fabric, poles and ropes to create a multifaceted performance art experience. The new show ran from July 24-28 at New York Live […]

If you’re an ’80s baby like me, then you most likely grew up listening to the same jams as your parents — you know, good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. Even today, when I hear an oldie song on the radio I get excited, which is why I was psyched to see The Hit Men, featuring members of Frankie Valli’s The […]