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Check this page often; New York Cool publishes something every day. And for something to do tonight, be sure to check out our Listings (see index column on the far left of each page.

March 16, 2010

Here is an interesting event for today:

Keigwin + Company
Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday – Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 2pm.
March 16-21, 2010
Joyce Theater

KEIGWIN + COMPANY (K+C) announces their first solo week of performances at The Joyce Theater from March 16-21, 2010, including an untitled World Premiere. Tickets start at $10 and are available at www.joyce.org or by phone at 212-242-0800. K+C’s 2010 season will include a World Premiere made possible by the Jerome Robbins New Essential Works (NEW) Program. The 20 minute work for six dancers will be set to Joseph Haydn’s “Symphony #6 in D Major.” The company will also perform "Runaway", with music by Jonathan Melville Pratt, originally commissioned by The Juilliard School in December 2008. "Runaway", accompanied by an electronic, percussive score, was initially set with 25 dancers dressed in sophisticated business suits and dresses inspired by the 1960’s. Re-staged for K+C’s season at The Joyce, "Runaway" will showcase 6 dancers performing contrasting and vigorous movement to a pulsating beat down a runway of light, forming and dissolving lines and shapes amid shadows, while sudden bursts of aggression and surprising contact create vibrant counterpoints. "Caffeinated "(2007), set to Philip Glass’ “Glasspiece #3” was initially commissioned by the Department of Dance at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. "Caffeinated" is a witty, hyper-kinetic response to the American coffee culture craze. Dancers speed through the space in intersecting lines and tight formations, each clutching, and sometimes led by, a coffee cup, their movements driven by Glass’ increasingly hurried tempo to create a frenzied scene. "Mattress Suite" (2004) is a compilation of seven short dances set to music from opera to pop, exploring the various facets of human sexuality and the yearning for love.

Joyce Theater| 175 Eighth Avenue, NYC.

March 15, 2010

Here is an interesting LES event for today:

Creativity and the Art of Self-Discovery
Monday, March 15th, 7-9PM
University Settlement Speyer Hall

Fun and engaging hands-on exercises that explore the relationship between consciousness and creativity. Expand your creative potential and gain insights into the spiritual dimension of the creative process. Using meditation and music, unlock the artist that resides within you. No artistic experience necessary. All art materials supplied.

Tickets: FREE! Call 917-770-8584 to reserve your seat. For more information visit http://www.nycmeditation.org/consciousness-art

University Settlement Speyer Hall | 184 Eldridge St. (at Rivington St.)

Imelda May
Photo Credit Michael Meyer

Just Published: Read Eric Atienza's article and see Michael Meyer's photographs of the Imelda May Show at Southpaw.

March 13, 2010

Pamela Anderson and Richie Rich
Photo Credit Eka Halim

Just Published: Read my article and see Richie's photographs of the Fall 2010 Fashion Week Richie Rich Show at Amnesia.

Here is a fun event for tonight:

RobPromotions & Benny Soto Present:
Dance.Here.Too with JELLYBEAN BENITEZ
Saturday MARCH 13th 10 PM ... until ...
Santos Playhouse

Music by: Jellybean Benitez - 10 pm - Until ....(a special 7 hour set)
General Admission:
Doors open @ 10 PM
ANBAHP MEMBERS card carrying members $10.00
ADMISSION: $20.00 with flyer or Facebook RSVP
GENERAL ADMISSION: $25.00
RSVP @ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=338630095769

SANTOS PLAYHOUSE| 96 Lafayette Street

March 12, 2010

Amy Ryan and Matt Damon in Green Zone

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Paul Greengrass's Green Zone , which opens today, Friday, March 12th.

Also Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of Marco Bellocchio’s Vincere (Win), which also opens on Friday, March 12th.

March 11, 2010

Christian Siriano Fashion
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Fall 2010 Fashion Week Christian Siriano Show.

March 10, 2010

Photo Credit: David Rogers

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avela's reveiw of Jon Marans’s The Temperamentals, which is presently playing at New World Stages.

Here is an intersting event for today:

Panel Discussion
VOCES: Blue Was Never My Color, Anyway!
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
El Café

From 2008-2009 Bronx artist Blanka Amezkua invited a New York based artist to show work in her bedroom for the duration of one month. It was called the Bronx Blue Bedroom Project (BBBP). During their show, each featured artist was asked to cook a meal or conduct a workshop based on the work they exhibited. Accompanied by guest curators and featured BBBP artists, we will discuss how showing in a bedroom in the South Bronx influenced their artistic practice and talk about the current local art scene.

Admission: FREE

www.elmuseo.org

http://www.elmuseo.org/en/event/blue-was-never-my-color-anyway

Museo del Barrio l 1230 Fifth Avenue at 104th Street
New York, NY 10029

March 9, 2010

Michael Angel Fashion
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Michael Angel Show.

Here is an interesting event for today:

Lyon Opera Ballet
Tue 7:30pm
Thu-Sat 8pm
Sun 2pm & 7:30pm
Tuesday March 9- Sunday March 14
The Joyce Theater

Since1969, Lyon Opera Ballet has received accolades for its experimental, adventurous repertoire that showcases the works of some of the most talented contemporary choreographers on the scene today. The company’s extraordinary Joyce season epitomizes this commitment to innovation, with an eclectic program that includes Maguy Marin’s Grosse Fugue, William Forsythe’s Duo, Merce Cunningham’s Beach Birds, and the world premiere of Ralph Lemon’s Rescuing The Princess, a Joyce 25th Anniversary commission.

Tickets $59; $35; $19; $10. For more information and to purchase call 212-242-0800 or visit
www.joyce.org

The Joyce Theater |175 Eighth Ave
(and 19th street)

March 8, 2010

Ports 1961 Fashion
Photo Credit: Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read Mark Tauriello's article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Fall 2010 Fashion Week Ports 1961 Show.

March 7, 2010

Hot off the Press: The Academy Awards (the Oscars) are tonight and hopefully New Yorkers will be able to watch if Cablevision and ABC declare a winner in their pissing contest. For a little more black humor, click here for the 30th Annual Golden Raspberry (Razzie©) Award “Winners.”

Kim Kardashian
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Fall 2010 Fashion Week Heart Truth Red Dress.

Here is an interesting event for today:

SITE Fest '10
Saturday March 6 & Sunday March 7th. 1pm - 9pm
3rd Ward, Chez Bushwick, Grace Exhibition Space, and all over Bushwick.

Arts in Bushwick presents SITE Fest, a two-day interdisciplinary event highlighting the diversity of performance in Bushwick, focusing around three hub venues: Chez Bushwick, Grace Exhibition Space, and 3rd Ward. In addition to over 60 performances in the hub spaces, over 30 performances will take place in a variety of alternative spaces: apartments, studios, street corners and galleries, including Norte Maar, Centotto, and Famous Accountants. The diversity of locations allows the audience to interact with the wide range of landscape/stage in Bushwick, exploring each element for its creative use. In conjunction with SITE Fest, Arts in Bushwick presents ionSOUND: a two-day music festival at Goodbye Blue Monday. ionSOUND will take place on March 6 & 7 as well, with performances from 7:30pm – 1am on the 6th, and 3pm – 1am on the 7th.

There is a $5 suggested donation for all hub space shows. You can also purchase a SITE day pass for $10, or a weekend pass for $20. Passes are valid for hub shows only. All donations benefit Arts in Bushwick. Programs containing a map and a complete listing of exhibits and events will be available at the hub spaces and in coffee shops in the neighborhood, and can be downloaded as a PDF from artsinbushwick.org.

3rd Ward: 195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn
Chez Bushwick: 304 Boerum St, Brooklyn
Grace Exhibition Space: 840 Broadway, 2nd Fl. Brooklyn

Subway Riders
Photo Credit Angelo Rivera

New York Cool photographer Angelo Rivera sent this photograph that he took on the subway. I know just how they feel.

March 6, 2010

Taylor Momsen
PR Photos

Check out our recently updated Celebrities Out and About in New York City for photos of the opening nights of A Behanding in Spokane and The Miracle Worker, Lucy Liu and Janet McTeer's debut in God of Carnage, the premiere of Brooklyn's Finest and Taylor Momsen and Shontell at BMI's "Industry Insider - How I Produced the Record".

March 5, 2010

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, which opens today, Friday, March 5, 2010.

Don Cheadle and Wesley Snipes in Brooklyn's Finest

Also Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Antoine Fuqua's Brooklyn's Finest, which also opens today, Friday, March 5, 2010.

Here is an interesting event for today (check our listing section for more events):

THE LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY
Friday/Saturday at 8 PM
Sunday at 3 PM
Friday-Sunday March 5-7
92ND STREET Y

The Limón Dance Company will present a special program, March 5-7, at the 92nd Street work celebrating the work of Limón and his contemporaries Donald McKayle, Daniel Nagrin, and Anna Sokolow. As noted by Company Artistic Director Carla Maxwell, “All of the guest choreographers have had a strong relationship with both the Limón Dance Company and with the dance program of the 92nd Street YMHA.” With its vast repertory and commitment to authenticity, the Limón Dance Company is uniquely qualified to present this program of important early modern dance works.

Tickets: $15
Reservations: 212-415-5500 or www.92y.org

92nd Street Y | 1392 Lexington Avenue

Here is another interesting event for tonight for those of you who want to do the dancing yourselves:

Jellybean Soul & Aint Nuthin But A House Party Presents
JELLYBEAN BENITEZ @ Feel The Spirit @ The Sullivan Room
Friday MARCH 5th, 2010 10 PM ... until ...
The Sullivan Room

Music by: Jellybean Benitez - 10 pm - Until ....(a special 7 hour set)
Hosted By: Robbi, & Evelyn Santos

General Admission: ANBAHP card carrying members F R E E B4 11pm
After 11 pm
ANBAHP MEMBERS $10.00
NON MEMBERS $20.00

SULLIVAN ROOM |218 Sullivan Room
(Between Bleecker Street & 3rd West Street)

March 4, 2010

Naomi Campbell
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fashion Relief Haiti, NYC Fashion Show.

March 3, 2010

Berardi Fashion Show
Photo Credit Mark Tauriello

Just Published: Read Mark Tauriello's article and see his photographs of the Berardi Fashion Show.

Here are two interesting events for today:

IAF presents Fashion Talks with Tommy Hilfiger
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7pm
Florence Gould Hall

Moderated by Richard Bradley, Editor-in-Chief, Worth Magazine

Celebrated American entrepreneur and fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is the man behind one of today’s most successful lifestyle brands. The Tommy Hilfiger brand, which debuted in 1985 as a menswear line, is known for providing a fresh twist on classic, American styles. Over the years, the brand has extended its powerful, sporty design philosophy, expanding to reach consumers around the world.
Hilfiger’s creations, epitomizing Americana and the American Dream, have been wonderfully successful and well-received in France. A true francophile, Hilfiger has collaborated with the likes of French First Lady Carla Bruni and soccer star Thierry Henry. The recipient of numerous awards for his diverse achievements in business, retail, and fashion, Hilfiger has created one of fashion’s most recognized and admired brands worldwide.

Admission: $20 FIAF Members; $25 Non-Members; $20 students w/ ID
Tickets: fiaf.org | 212 307 4100
Information: fiaf.org | 212 355 6160

Florence Gould Hall | 55 East 59th Street (between Park and Madison Avenues)
Transportation: Subway - 4, 5, 6, N, R and W to 59th Street & Lexington Avenue;
F to 63rd Street & Lexington Avenue
Bus - M1, M2, M3, M4, Q31 to 59th Street; M5 to 58th Street

And:

Dylan Thomas Manuscripts and Welsh Teas
March 2-7, Various Times
Morgan Library & Museum

This rare exhibit includes letters from Dylan Thomas about his trip to America, drafts of an untitled poem beginning "Too proud to die, Broken and Blind he died," which Thomas sent to the recipient the day before he died, drafts of verses from a poem called "Lament" and photos of the poet, including one with his wife Caitlin. A special Welsh tea will be provided.

Tickets free-$12. For information, visit www.themorgan.org & www.walesweekusa.com or call 212-685-0008 & 347-587-9617

Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016

March 2, 2010

BCBG Maxazria Show
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Mary Blanco's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Fall 2010 Fashion Week BCBG Maxazria Show.

March 1, 2010

Toni Maticevski Fashion
Photo Credit Mary Blanco

Just Published: Read my article and see Mary Blanco's photographs of the Fall 2010 Fashion Week Toni Maticevski Show.

Here is a fun event for tonight:

Kelley Suttenfield CD Release and signing
Monday March 1, 2010, 6-7pm
Barnes & Noble

"Smoky, sultry fumes emanate from Kelley Suttenfield’s vocals like liquid fire. Here’s a gal who puts her entire being into the songs cradling the lyrics in her vocals and stoking the embers in the verses with a velvety touch. Her latest CD Where Is Love?, a question which many people are on the search to find the answer to, is Suttenfield’s debut record as a solo artist. Performing an array of cover tunes with a torchlight glisten including Stanley Turpentine’s “Sugar,” Betty Carter’s “Open The Door,” and Henry Mancini’s “Charade.” Suttenfield encourages the listener to delve into an imaginary sanctuary filled with tender arias and angelic hues." - Susan Frances, JazzTimes

Featuring: Kelley Suttenfield, vocals; Michael Cabe, piano; Tony Romano, guitar; Brian Adler, drums. No cover. For more information visit: www.kelleysuttenfield.com.

Barnes & Noble Cool Mondays Series| 1972 Broadway
New York, NY
Tel: 212-595-6859
(On the northeast corner of Broadway and 66th Street
near the 66th Street stop of the 1 subway line)
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2628

February 28, 2010

Please do not forget about the horrific earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. Please log onto the RedCross and do what you can. Every little bit can make a difference.

Tommy Hilfiger Fashion
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Fall 2010 Fashion Week Tommy Hilfiger Show.

Here is an interesting event for today:

GIRLS IN TROUBLE
Previews Begin February 12
February 12 - March 15.
Schedule varies.
The Flea

The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of GIRLS IN TROUBLE by
playwright provocateur Jonathan Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds, whose
previous controversial play, Pulitzer Prize finalist Stonewall
Jackson’s House, took on issues of racial victimization, now turns his
attention to women's rights and abortion. Performed by The Bats and
directed by Jim Simpson, previews begin February 12th with opening
night slated for February 28th.

GIRLS IN TROUBLE takes on abortion in the sixties, when backrooms in
the wrong part of town offered hope or death, as well as abortion in
the twenty first century. In 2010, has abortion become merely another
form of birth control?

Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 212-352-3101 or
online at www.theflea.org.

The Flea | 41 White Street
Three blocks south of Canal, close to the ACE, NRQW, 6, JMZ and 1 subway
lines.

February 27, 2010

Photo Courtesy of the American Red Cross

Appeal for Haiti: Please text the word Haiti to 90999 to give $10 to the American Red Cross. You can also log onto the Red Cross and give money online by credit card: american.redcross.org. Both methods, giving by text or credit card, delivers the money to the relief effort immediately. Please do what you can. If everyone who reads this appeal makes a donation, we can make a difference and help relieve their suffering.

There has been an overnight earthquake in Chile. The world needs our help.

Here is an interesting and free event for today:

Cinemagic New York
Hotel Rwanda
Saturday, February 27 | 1 pm
Irish Arts Center

Together with Cinemagic, Irish Arts Center presents a special free screening of Terry George’s Oscar nominated film Hotel Rwanda (2004), starring Don Cheadle in the true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda.

Admission free
For reservations please contact Jen Browne at 212.757.3318 ext. 202 or jen@irishartscenter.org

Irish Arts Center |553 West 51st Street
NY, NY 10019

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of David & Joseph Zellnik’s Yank!, which is playing at the York Theatre.

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of Kyle Patrick Alvarez's Easier With Practice, which opened this weekend.

February 26, 2010

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Dan Merchant's Lord, Save Us From Your Followers, which opens today, Friday, February 26, 2010.

February 25, 2010

Here is an interesting event for today:

Great Evenings In The Great Hall Presents
“Abraham Lincoln: Right Makes Might”
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 6:30 PM
The Cooper Union, The Great Hall

Great Evenings in The Great Hall, The Cooper Union’s dynamic performance series celebrating its 150th anniversary, will offer a powerful finale by recreating one of the most influential presentations ever given in its historic hall: Lincoln’s pivotal Right Makes Might speech from 1860. Widely considered the turning point for the still-obscure Illinois senator, Abraham Lincoln’s forceful appearance 150 years ago at The Cooper Union is credited with helping him secure the nomination for president. Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, The Goodbye Girl, Close Encounters), Tony, Obie and Drama Desk honoree André De Shields (The Wiz, The Full Monty,) and film actor and Tony nominee Stephen Lang (Avatar, The Speed of Darkness) will voice the stirring words that changed a nation. Lincoln scholar and co-chairman of the United States Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Harold Holzer will introduce the evening filled with fiery oration and period music. Michael Unger will direct this free performance.

In memory of John Jay Iselin, 10th President of The Cooper Union, this program is the second annual John Jay Iselin lecture, a collaboration of The Cooper Union and the New York State Archives Partnership Trust.

Free, however tickets are required. Distribution will begin at 4 PM on event day in front of Cooper Union's Foundation Building (East 7th St. b/w 3rd and 4th Aves) on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, visit http://www.cooper.edu, call 212-353-4195 or email events@cooper.edu.

The Cooper Union, The Great Hall | 7 East 7th St., NYC 10003
Between 3rd and 4th Aves

February 24, 2010

Here is an interesting event for today:

Musical Olympus Festival
Wednesday, Feb 24th 7:30PM- 9:30PM
Carnegie Hall

On Wednesday, February 24th at 7:30 PM, the Musical Olympus Festival presents Six Rising Stars in an Orchestral Presentation at Carnegie Hall. The evening features six of the most talented young musicians from across the globe; Johannes Fischer of Germany, Jaesig Lee of South Korea, Ning Feng of China, Istvan Vardai of Hungary and Victoria Voitenkova of Russia. Each is a contest winner of the most prestigious music competitions in their respective fields. The concert is sponsored by World Public Forum “Dialogue of Civilizations,” and is organized by Irina Nikitina, president of the Musical Olympus Foundation. Tickets start at $40, and the performances will take place at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Avenue. To purchase tickets online, visit www.carnegiehall.org <http://www.carnegiehall.org> , or call Carnegie Hall Charge at (212) 247-7800.

Carnegie Hall | 881 7th Avenue

February 23, 2010

Newflash: Here is a chance to win two tickets to Behanding in Spokane and all you have to do is impersonate Christopher Walken - no biggie. If you are like me, you do that every day.

Click here for details:

facebook.com/behandinginspokane?v=app_6009294086

The deadline is February 26, 2010, so stand tall, slouch and start walkin' your Walken.

Click here to check out the competition:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=89ED190931257696

February 22, 2010

Leonardo Di Caprio and Martin Scorcese Miro Vrlik / PR Photos	Patricia Clarkson Miro Vrlik / PR Photos

Check out our recently updated Celebrities Out and About in New York City.

February 21, 2010

Yoki Chikudate of Asobi Seksu

Just Published: Read Eric Atienza's article and see Amy Davidson's photographs of Arms and Asobi Seksu at Le Poisson Rouge.

February 20, 2010

Amanda LaPore
The Blonds Fashion Show
February 16, 2010
Photo Credit Mary Blanco

Just Published: The start of our February 2010 Tent People article. We will be posting photos of the fashionistas who attended fashion week over the next few weeks so be sure to check back often.

The Blonds Fashion Show
Photo Credit Mary Blanco

Also Just Published: Read my article and see Mary Blanco's photographs of The Blonds Fashion Show.

February 19, 2010

Leonardo DiCaprio and Michelle Williams

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island, which opens today, Friday, February 19, 2010.

Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor

Also Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer , which also opens today, Friday, February 19, 2010.

February 18, 2010

Next Fall
Photo Credit: Francesco Carrozzini

Just Published: Read Frank J Avella's article about (not a review; it opens March 11, 2010) Geoffrey Nauffts' Next Fall, which is now in previews at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre.

Fashion Designer Malan Breton
And Countess Luann de Lesseps of the Real Housewives of New York City
Photo Credit Mary Blanco

To whet your taste for our coming Fashion Week coverage (they will be up soon, I promise), here is a photo from yesterday's (February 17, 2010) Malan Breton Fashion Show.

Fashion Week Closing Night Party
Thursday, February 18th 8pm-2am
Fashion Presentation: 8pm-12am
Kingdom (formerly Oulu)

The unofficial launch party of future Brooklyn Royalty boutique Kingdom, a showing of our new collection on live models and video installation of our Fall 2010 lookbook. Drink specials (concocted by BKR's own Bob Bland), great music from local DJs and a photobooth area! Plus, first 100 guests get Brooklyn Royalty's latest temporary tattoos and other prizes...

Who: Brooklyn Royalty, DJ Jeff Ramos, Woof The Phonocator, Party Photographer Lilly Frances

Cost: FREE!
OPEN BAR 3 Olives Vodka (while it lasts)
$3 Palm Drafts, $5 St. Germain Cocktails
&
~Free Coat Check~
~BKR Temporary Tattoos & other giveaways~
www.brooklynroyalty.com

Kingdom (formerly Oulu) | 170 North 4th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(btw Bedford & Driggs)

February 17, 2010

GIRLS IN TROUBLE
Previews Begin February 12
February 12 - March 15.
Schedule varies.
The Flea

The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of GIRLS IN TROUBLE by
playwright provocateur Jonathan Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds, whose
previous controversial play, Pulitzer Prize finalist Stonewall
Jackson’s House, took on issues of racial victimization, now turns his
attention to women's rights and abortion. Performed by The Bats and
directed by Jim Simpson, previews begin February 12th with opening
night slated for February 28th.

GIRLS IN TROUBLE takes on abortion in the sixties, when backrooms in
the wrong part of town offered hope or death, as well as abortion in
the twenty first century. In 2010, has abortion become merely another
form of birth control?

Tickets are $25 and are available by calling 212-352-3101 or
online at www.theflea.org.

The Flea | 41 White Street
Three blocks south of Canal, close to the ACE, NRQW, 6, JMZ and 1 subway
lines.

February 16, 2010

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's Film Column. Oscar season is heating up and so is Frank.

Memorial
Alexander McQueen Store
417 West 14th Street
Photo Credit Linda Troeller
lindatroeller.com

Linda Troeller took this photo of the memorial in front of the Alexander McQueen store in the Meat Packing District. McQueen commited suicide in his London home on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

February 15, 2010

Daphne Guinness, Helena Christensen, Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell's Haiti Benefit
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
PR Photos

Check out our recently updated Celebrities Out and About In New York City.

February 14, 2010

Michael Musto
Photo Credit Ivylise Simones

Just Published: Read my article about Michael Musto's Twenty-Five Year Anniversary of writing for the Village Voice.

Here is a fun event for today - a chance to shake off the winter blues:

February 13, 2010

Jessica Alba and Ashton Kutcher

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Garry Marshall's Valentine's Day, which opened this weekend in New York City.

February 11, 2010

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Julie DePietro's The Good Guy, which opens Friday, February 19, 2010.

February 10, 2010

Here is an interesting event for today:

ERIC COMSTOCK AND BARBARA FASANO DEBUT
“THIS THING CALLED LOVE”
Tuesdays through Thursdays at 8:30 PM
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 and 11 PM.
No 8:30 PM shows on Saturday, February 20 or Tuesday, March 2.
February 9 - March 6th
OAK ROOM SUPPER CLUB at the ALGONQUIN HOTEL

ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO, the popular husband-and-wife team equally respected in both the pop and jazz worlds, begin their first joint extended engagement at the legendary Oak Room Supper Club in the Algonquin Hotel on Tuesday, February 9th and continue through March 6th, 2010. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, they will debut their new show, “THIS THING CALLED LOVE”, which explores the many sides of modern romance -- the joys and complications, the agony and the ecstasy. The evening includes music from the American jazz and pop songbooks past and present, from Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Sondheim. They will be joined by bassist Sean Smith.

There is a $50 cover charge per person plus either a $30 food and beverage minimum per person or a $60 prix fixe dinner. Reservations: (212) 419-9331 or bmcgurn@algonquinhotel.com

Oak Room Supper Club in the Algonquin Hotel| 59 West 44th Street, NYC.

February 9, 2010

Here is an interesting event for today:

REMEMBER ME
February 2 - 14, 2010
The Joyce Theater

Parsons Dance presents REMEMBER ME, an all-new version of last season's collaboration with the lead vocalists of East Village Opera Company (EVOC), featuring the music of the acclaimed rock opera band at The Joyce Theater from February 2-14, 2010. Following last season's World Premiere at The Joyce Theater, a PBS Special and a year-long national tour, REMEMBER ME returns to NYC with new choreography, lighting design by Tony Award-winning designer Howell Binkley and costume design by Project Runway designer Austin Scarlett. Program A features REMEMBER ME with EVOC's two lead vocalists live onstage with Parsons Dance. Program B will feature Parsons Dance favorites including the stroboscopic Caught.

Program A:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday at 7:30pm; Thursday - Saturday at 8pm
REMEMBER ME featuring the music of EVOC: Overture, Maria, Mari!, Habanera, Che Gelida Manina, Flower Duet, La Donna E Mobile, Ave Maria, O Mio Babbino Caro, Una Furtiva Lagrima, Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana, When I Am Laid in Earth, Butterfly Duet

Program B:
Saturday and Sunday at 2pm - Family Matinees
Caught (female dancer), Hand Dance, Wolfgang, Sleep Study, Scrutiny, Caught (male dancer)
Tickets start at $10
JoyceCharge: 212-242-0800
joyce.org

The Joyce Theater | 175 Eighth Avenue
(at 19th Street), NYC

February 8, 2010

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the DVD of Damages - Season Two.

Here is a interesting event for today:

The Drama League's 2010 All-Star Benefit Gala
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010
PIERRE NEW YORK

The Drama League is pleased to announce that Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bernadette Peters, Christine Ebersole, Audra McDonald, Victor Garber, Chita Rivera, Donna Murphy and Cheyenne Jackson are among the roster of performers slated to appear in its annual all-star benefit gala, "A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF BROADWAY."

This year's black-tie event, to be held on Monday, February 8, 2010 in the Grand Ballroom at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st Street at 5th Avenue), will honor five-time Tony Award winner and entertainment icon Angela Lansbury.

The roster of confirmed performers also includes T.R. Knight, Brian d'Arcy James, Malcolm Gets, Len Cariou, Christopher Sieber, Will Swenson, Will Chase, Chad Kimball, Marian Seldes, Beth Fowler and Sarah Rice. The evening will include selections from Lansbury's prolific career, including Mame, Sweeney Todd, Beauty and the Beast, Anyone Can Whistle, Gypsy and more.

Tickets for "A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF BROADWAY" are $750 - $1,995. Tables of ten are available from $7,500 - $18,000.

To reserve seats or receive any additional information about The Drama League, please call Special Events Manager Roger Calderon at (212) 244-9494, ext. 5. For more information, please visit www.dramaleague.org.

TICKETS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 212-244-9494 EXT. 5
WWW.DRAMALEAGUE.ORG

The Pierre New York | 2 East 61st Street at 5th Avenue

And here is another (lower-brow) event for tonight:

Where's Ilva? @ The Trash Bar
Monday February 8. 10:30PM - late
The Trash Bar

The Indie Rock Jazz Band, Where’s ilva? is making their mark on the New York music scene with crazy live shows following the releasing of their first self titled album. Front man Chris Norton keeps the show going with his impressive trumpet skills and ability to connect with any audience. The albums biggest hit, Girls on Bikes, is always a crowd-pleaser and you can be sure to hear to the whole audience singing along with Chris.

Tickets $6.

The Trash Bar | 256 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY

February 7, 2010

Peppermint and Sarah Jessica Parker
PR/Photos

Check out the recently updated Celebrities Out and about in New York City for photos of Beyonce, Paris Hilton, Sarah Jessica Parker and RuPaul.

Lynda Bird Robb and Alexis Tobin
Photo Credit Mary Blanco

Just Published: Read my article and see Mary Blanco's photographs of the Vital Voices Reception at the Bowery Hotel on January 19, 2010.

February 6, 2010

HBO's Big Love

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the newly released DVD of HBO’s Big Love: The Complete Third Season.

Also Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of Nicole Opper’s documentary, Off and Running, which is playing at the IFC Film Center in New York.

February 5, 2010

Here is an interesting event for tonight:

The Princess Ball: A Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala
Friday, February 5th 2010, 9PM-1AM
Cipriani 42nd Street

Prince Alexander, Prince Peter and Prince Philip of Serbia host an evening of glamour, mystery and dancing to benefit the Lifeline Humanitarian Organization.
Razzle dazzle to the sounds of Rio with DJ MILLER CRUZ and DRAMA’S SAMBA SCHOOL AND RHYTHMS and BANDA BRAZIL BELEZA Performed by MARIANNE EBERT. DAZZLE in your Carnival Costume and mask DANCE and PARTY the night away to the pulsating beat of Brazil.

There will be prizes for best costumes and masks. Premium Open Bar and Hors d’oeuvres all night.

Ipanema VIP Ticket $500, Rio Ticket $250. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.princessball.org

Cipriani 42nd Street | 110 East 42nd Street

Here is a another fun event for tonight:

Jellybean Soul & Aint Nuthin But A House Party Presents
JELLYBEAN BENITEZ @ Feel The Spirit
Friday February 5th, 2010 10 PM ... until ...
The Sullivan Room


Music by: Jellybean Benitez - 10 pm - Until ....(a special 7 hour set)
Hosted By: Robbi, & Evelyn Santos
General Admission:
ANBAHP card carrying members F R E E B4 11pm
After 11 pm
ANBAHP MEMBERS $10.00
NON MEMBERS $20.00
http://jellybeanbenitez.com

SULLIVAN ROOM | 218 Sullivan Room
(Between Bleecker Street & 3rd West Street)

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Pierre Morel's From Paris With Love, which opens today, Friday, February 5, 2010.

February 4, 2010

David Ives' Venus in Fur

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of David Ives’ Venus in Fur , which is now playing at Classic Stage.

Also Just Published: Read Garrett Neergaard's review of Twin Tigers' Grey Waves LP.

February 3, 2010

Here is an interesting event for today:

Terran Olson's
Nevsky Prospekt
Wednesday, February 3 at 8pm
The Stone

Terran Olson (composer and pianist), Toby Driver (guitar), and David
Bodie (drums), all of the band Kayo Dot, will premiere Olson’s new
work Nevsky Prospekt at New York City’s The Stone on Wednesday,
February 3 at 8pm. Nevsky Prospekt is based on the story of the same
name by Nikolai Gogol (set in Gogol's contemporary environs, Tsarist
Russia). The title refers to a central avenue in St. Petersburg, and
is superficially about two young men pursuing women they meet on
Nevsky Prospekt. Its thematic focus is on the often-symmetrical
relationship between dream and reality. The music is structured into
22 short movements, each based on an excerpt from the story which will
be projected (in English translation) during the performance. Terran
Olson [http://halfcadence.net/] is most well known as a member of
Avant-metal band Kayo Dot, led by Toby Driver.

Admission is $10, students 13 to 19 are admitted half price, and
children 12 and under are free. There are no advance ticket sales --
all admissions are at the door prior to each performance. http://www.thestonenyc.com/

The Stone is located at the corner of avenue C and 2nd street

February 2, 2010

Here is an intereting event for tonight:

Panel and reception for 100,000 Years of Beauty
Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 7pm
FIAF, Le Skyroom

In honor of its centennial, the L’Oréal Corporate Foundation in France initiated a study of the human quest for beauty in all cultures and civilizations across the ages. The result is the epic 100,000 Years of Beauty, just released in English translation. This fascinating book presents a novel approach to research, featuring contributions from 300 authors of 35 nationalities and working in 20 different disciplines, including sociologists, philosophers, historians, and artists.

To celebrate the book’s English-language launch, L’Oréal is hosting an evening with Béatrice Dautresme, Managing Director of the L’Oréal Corporate Foundation, and Elisabeth Azoulay, Editorial Director of 100,000 Years of Beauty, in addition to other experts from the book who will discuss the pursuit of beauty in all civilizations, from prehistoric time to today, and provide an in-depth look into the future.

A cocktail reception will follow the discussion. For more info: http://www.fiaf.org/events/winter2010/2010-02-02-loreal-beauty.shtml
$20 FIAF Members; $25 Non-Members
Tickets: www.fiaf.org; 212 307 4100
Information: www.fiaf.org; 212 355 6160

FIAF, Le Skyroom | 22 East 60th Street, NYC
Between Park and Madison Avenues

February 1, 2010

Emily Watson in Within the Whirlwind

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of four films from the Jewish Film Festival at Lincoln Center.

January 31, 2010

Monarchy Collection Fashion
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Monarchy Collection Fashion Show.

Scarlett Johansson and Liev Schreiber
A View From The Bridge Opening Night Party
Espace, 635 West 42nd Street
Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos

Also Just Published: Read my theater column with coverage of the openings of Time Stands Still; Ages of the Moon; and A View From the Bridge.

January 30, 2010

Here is an interesting event for tonight:

Concert Featuring India and Tito Rojas
Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center

International Concerts, a non-profit organization that promotes diverse cultures will honor the Latin Community in a Gala Concert featuring India, the Princess of Salsa, Tito Rojas, El Gallo Salsero and others.

Buy Tickets:
lincolncenter.org

Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center (at Columbus Ave and 65th St., NYC)

January 29, 2010

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith's The Most Dangerous Man in America, which opens today, January 29, 2010.

January 28, 2010

Milly Fashion
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Fashion Week Milly Show.

Here is a fun and worthwhile event for tonight:

January 27, 2010

Here is an interesting event for today:

Craig Alan Edwards's
The Man in Room 306
Tuesday - Wednesday at 7:15 PM
Thursday – Friday at 8:15 PM
Saturday at 2:15 PM and 8:15 PM
Sunday at 3:15 PM and 7:15 PM.
January 15 - February 14, 2010:
59E59 Theaters

Experience the private journey of a public man during an extraordinary time. THE MAN IN ROOM 306 is an intimate, human portrait Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. set in Memphis on April 3, 1968, the evening before his tragic assassination on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. Dr. King struggles with himself, his future and the very soul of a non-violent movement shadowed by the rise of Black Power with stunning depth and complexity. Before this night is over, he will change...and so will the country.

$35 Individual Ticket; $24.50 59th Street Member Rate; $10 Student Rush; 12% Group Discount for groups of 10 or more.
www.themaninroom306.com

59E59 Theaters | 59 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022

Also: Don't miss out on 20 at 20 - See Over 20 Off-Broadway Shows for only $20 each - January 25 - Feb 7th.

January 26, 2010

Vulture Whale's Bambooyou

Just Published: Read Elizabeth Murphay's review of Vulture Whale's new EP, Bambooyou.

January 25, 2010

Just Published: Read my article and see Mary Blanco's photographs of the Kai Milla Fashion Show.

January 24, 2010

Here is a fun event and worthwhile event for tonight:

January 23, 2010

Claude Legault and Martin Dubreuil in 7 Days (Les 7 jours du talion)

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Daniel Grou's 7 Days (Les 7 jours du talion), which was the January 22, 2010 midnight show at the Sundance Film Festival.

Here is a fun event for tonight for the cool kids with no curfew:

AIN'T NUTHIN BUT A HOUSE PARTY with JELLYBEAN BENITEZ
Saturday Jan 23rd, 2010 @ 10pm ... until
Union Square Ballroom

Home Sweet Home ANBAHP returns to The Union Square Ballroom - Join all of your fellow ... music lovers, dancers and soulful house heads for another installment of the PARTY everyone is talking about @ the Union Square Ballroom

Aint Nuthin But A House Party ... Presents...
A SATURDAY NIGHT HOUSE PARTY ...
with ANBAHP RESIDENT DJ:: Jellybean Benitez
Hosted By: Robbi & Evelyn Santos
The vibe begins @ 10pm ... until
A Special 8 hour set with JELLYBEAN BENITEZ
General Admission: $ 20
ANBAHP Members: $ 10
ANBAHP card carrying members are free b4 11pm

Union Square Ballroom | 29 Union Square West

January 22, 2010

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Geralyn Pezanoski's Mine, which is playing at the Cinema Vilage in New York City.

Also Just Published: Read my article and see Mary Blanco's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Christian Siriano Show.

January 21, 2010

Dito van Reigersberg, James Sugg and Quinn Bauriedel in Chekhov Lizardbrain

Just Published: Read Justin D. Quackenbush's review of The Pig Iron Theatre Company’s Chekhov Lizardbrain.

Here is an interesting event for today:

Great Evenings in The Great Hall: Radical Politics
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 PM
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Democracy Now!” radio host Amy Goodman and Tony nominee Maria Tucci (The Rose Tatoo) offer a dramatic tribute to the social and political movements that have inspired and infuriated Americans for generations, featuring the fervent words of reformers Eugene V. Debs, Daniel DeLeon, Max Eastman, Mother Jones, Emma Goldman and Norman Thomas. With protest songs and excerpts from the 1883 memorial service for Karl Marx.

Free. 212.353.4195; http://www.cooper.edu; http://twitter.com/cooperunion; events@cooper.edu

The Cooper Union| The Great Hal l| 7 East 7th St., NYC 10003 (b/w 3rd and 4th Aves)

January 20, 2010

Photo Courtesy of the American Red Cross

Please don't forget Haiti: Please text the word Haiti to 90999 to give $10 to the American Red Cross. You can also log onto the Red Cross and give money online by credit card: american.redcross.org. Both methods, giving by text or credit card, delivers the money to the relief effort immediately. Please do what you can. If everyone who reads this appeal makes a donation, we can make a difference and help relieve their suffering.

Here is an interesting event for tonight:

Carlos Miele Fashion
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Fashion Week Carlos Miele Show.

January 19, 2010

Badgley Mischka
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Fashion Week Badgley Mischka Show.

Here is a fun event for today:

Cocktails for Vital Voices Global Partnership
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:30 until 8:30
The Bowery Hotel

Cocktails will be hosted in honor of Vital Voices at the Bowery Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, 19 January 2010.

Hosted by Honorary Chair Anh Duong and Chairs Alexis Tobin and Samantha Thompson. The host committee is Natalia Allen, Asia Baker, Amanda Brooks, Whitney Dickerson, Mark Langrish, Adelaide Mueller, Bettina Prentice, Catherine Petree, Lauren Remington-Platt, Courtney Truet, Michael Vollbracht, and Sissy Yates.

Alyse Nelson, President & Co-Founder of Vital Voices will deliver brief remarks on the organization’s mission and success.

At Vital Voices Global Partnership our mission is to identify, invest in, and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives in their communities. We provide emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs with the capacity, connections, and credibility they need to create positive change around the world. Our international staff and team of over 1,000 partners, pro bono experts and leaders, including senior government, corporate and NGO executives, have trained and mentored more than 5,000 emerging women leaders from 127 countries in Asia, Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East since 1997. These women have returned home to train and mentor more than 100,000 additional women and girls in their communities. They are the Vital Voices of our time.

Tickets: $100 each, kindly respond to: VitalVoicesEvent@gmail.com or to Alexis Tobin at 202.494.8424

The Bowery Hotel | 335 Bowery, New York City

January 18, 2010

Nanette Lepore Fashion
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Fashion Week Nanette Lepore Show.

January 17, 2010

Jonas Mekas and Patti Smith
PR Photos

Check out our recently updated Celebrities Out and About in New York City for photographs of Willem Dafoe, Ethan Hawke, Amy Adams, Patti Smith, Taylor Momsen and the cast of 24.

January 16, 2010

Photo Courtesy of the American Red Cross

Appeal for Haiti: Please text the word Haiti to 90999 to give $10 to the American Red Cross. You can also log onto the Red Cross and give money online by credit card: american.redcross.org. Both methods, giving by text or credit card, delivers the money to the relief effort immediately. Please do what you can. If everyone who reads this appeal makes a donation, we can make a difference and help relieve their suffering.

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the BLU-RAY release of Marc Webb’s (500) Days of Summer.

Photo Courtesy of Carmelita Couture	Photo Courtesy of Carmelita Couture

Also Just Published: Read Mark Tauriello's Fashion Column's coverage of Carmelita Couture.

January 15, 2010

Helen Mirren and James McAvoy in The Last Station

Opening today: Read Harvey Karten's review of Michael Hoffman's The Last Station, which opens today, Friday, January 15, 2010.

January 14, 2010

Please help the citizens of Haiti whose lives have been devastated by a massive earthquake. They are homeless, thirsty and hungry and the injured are in make shift hospitals with inadequate personnel and supplies. And they are the lucky ones; others are still trapped under buildings, including small children (kindergartens, nurseries and orphanages collapsed). Please can log onto the Red Cross and give money online: american.redcross.org

Please do what you can. If everyone who reads this appeal makes a donation, we can make a difference and help relieve their suffering.

Stem Designs
Photo Credit Brandie Raasch

Just Published: Read Brandie Raasch's article and see her photographs of the Stem Design Fashion Show.

January 13, 2010

Here is an intersting event for tonight:

Glass Lamborghini, PAS, Cloudcloud, and postMagic
Wednesday, January 13th, 8pm - 1am
Public Assembly, Williamsburg

On Wednesday April 13th, artist Lillie Jayne's buzzed-about new synth-plunk band Glass Lamborghini hits the stage at Public Assembly with fellow bizarro electro-psych-punk bands PAS, Cloudcloud, and postMagic - all unique brands of the new edge of weird but pleasurable underground stuff coming out of Brooklyn these days. Expect beautiful, funny and strange filmic imagery along with smart and interesting psych-pop from 8pm til at least midnight - sure to be one of the hippest and smartest events to catch around the neighborhood this night.

All four bands for only $7 total at the door

Public Assembly | 70 North 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

January 12, 2010

Here is a fun event for today:

Fireman Calendar Kick Off Party
Tuesday January 12, 6-9PM
P. D. Hurleys

New York's Beefcake and Sexiest Firefighters will be struting there stuff. The 201O New York City Firefighters Calendar Unveiling Reception will take place on Tuesday January 12th from 6-9pm to benefit the City Burn Center, at P.D. Hurleys Pub Located at 174 West 72nd Street in Manhattan.

New York's Hottest and Bravest that will be signing the official 2010 New York City Firefighters Calendars. Five Alarm Chili and Wings will be served.

P.D. Hurleys Pub| 174 West 72nd Street

January 11, 2010

Paul Van Dyk
Photo Credit Sergio Ortiz

Just Published: See Sergio Ortiz's photographs of the Paul Van Dyk New Years Eve Show at Roseland.

January 10, 2010

Here is an interesting event for today:

Dance Gotham
January 8-10, 2010
Friday and Saturday @ 8PM
Sunday @ 7PM
Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

Gotham Arts Exchange, in association with the Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU presents DANCE GOTHAM from January 8-10, 2010 at the Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place (at Washington Square South), NYC. This annual dance festival finds a new home for its fourth year presenting a thrilling range of aesthetics and artistry. From post-modern athleticism to seasoned theatricality, the artists offer choreographic works that are sophisticated, witty, wonderfully intelligent and revealing. Thirty dance companies perform over the course of three nights.

Tickets are $10 and are available at www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu/calendar/dance_gotham, by phone at 212-352-3101 or 866-811-4111.

Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts |566 LaGuardia Place

Here is another intersting event for today:

Richard Maxwell/NYC Players
Ads
Sun, Jan 10 at 10pm
Tues, Jan 12 at 10pm
Thu, Jan 14 at 10:30pm
Fri, Jan 15 at 8pm
Sat, 16 at 10:30pm
Sun, Jan at 17 5:30pm
Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 31 (Wed - Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm)
ADDED LATE SHOWS: Sat, Jan 23 + Sat, Jan 30 at 10pm
NO SHOW: Thu, Jan 21
Performance Space 122

[Richard Maxwell is] "One of the most innovative and essential artists to emerge from American experimental theater in the past decade." - Ben Brantley, The New York Times

Ads marks a new departure in the work of celebrated downtown auteur Richard Maxwell. In collaboration with photographer/cinematographer Michael Schmelling and Wooster Group technical director Bozkurt Karasu, Maxwell asks whether theatre is possible without a human presence.

Individual tickets are $20 or to enjoy the COIL experience check out the PS122 Passport.
To purchase tickets for Ads or other COIL Festival shows, visit:
www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/203/1262394000000/prm/
212..352.3101

Performance Space 122 | 150 First Ave. at E. 9th St.
NYC 10009

January 9 , 2010

Here is a forwarded invitation from the Save Darfur Coalation:

I wanted to forward you an invitation to a special event taking place in Washington Square Park this Saturday at 1:00 PM.

The rally is one of dozens of Sudan365 events taking place around the world on January 9th to help raise awareness about the crisis in Darfur and the important challenges facing the people of Sudan in the coming year.

Derek Lam Design
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photogrpahs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Fashion Week Derek Lam Show.

January 8, 2010

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of Anand Tucker’s Leap Year, which opens today, Friday, January 8, 2010.

Also Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of The Spierig Brothers’s Daybreakers, which also opens today, Friday, January 8, 2010.

January 7, 2010

Nina Persson of A Camp

Just Published: Read Matt Boyd's article and see Mark Dershowitz's photographs of the A Camp Show at Le Poisson Rouge.

January 6, 2010

Isabel and Ruben Toledo
Photo Credit Daniel Perry

Just Published: Read my article and see Daniel Perry's photographs of the dinner at El Museo in honor of the Grand Reopening of Phase I of their renovation.

Also Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the DVD version of HBO’s Into the Storm.

January 5, 2010

Bebel Gilberto
Photo Credit Susan Gurevich

Just Published: Read Geoff Leung's article and see Susan Gurevich's photographs of the Bebel Gilberto Show at the Highline Ballroom.

January 4, 2010

Zero 7
Photo Credit Che Stipanovich

Just Published: See Che Stipanovich's photographs of Zero 7 at Terminal 5.

James Gandolfini in In the Loop

Also Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the BLU-RAY release of
Armando Iannucci’s In the Loop.

January 3, 2010

Rebecca Taylor Design
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photogrpahs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Fashion Week Rebecca Taylor Show.

Also Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the BLU-Ray version of Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker.

January 2, 2010

Alude Fashion
Photo Credit Cindy Ord

Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 Allude Show.

Michelle Monaghan in Trucker

Also Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the DVD release of
James Mottern’s Trucker.

January 1, 2010

Drummer James Allen
42nd Street Subway Tunnel
Photo Credit Angelo Rivera

Happy New Year from the writers and photographers of New York Cool!

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the BLU-RAY release of HBO’s Rome: The Complete Series.

December 31, 2009

Borough Hall Brooklyn
Photo Credit Angelo Rivera

Happy New Year from the writers and photographers of New York Cool! Here are some fun events for tonight (in no particular order). Please check out our Events Listing Section for more events for tonight:

CHUCK BERRY’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Thursday, December 31
1st Show: Doors at 6:00pm, Show at 8:00pm
10:30 Show - see instructions below
BB Kings's

Chuck Berry's music has transcended generations. He earns respect to this day because he is truly an entertainer. Berry gained success by watching the audience's reaction and playing accordingly, putting his listeners' amusement above all else. For this reason, tunes like "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybellene" and "Memphis" have become anthems to an integrated American youth and popular culture. Berry is a musical icon who established rock and roll as a musical form and brought the worlds of black and white together in song.

- VERY IMPORTANT! - All New Year's Eve ticket holders for the 10:30PM show should enter the block from the NorthEast corner of 42nd Street and 8th Avenue. To enter the block, ALL ticketholders must present their hard ticket at the police barricade to get on the block. Anyone with Will Call tickets should look for a BB King Representative (they will be wearing BB King Hats & Sweatshirts and may have a BB King's sign), who will give them their ticket there, at which point they should follow the directions listed above.

NB: General Admission Seating – First come, first seated
After the Show, step outside to watch the ball drop in Times Square
$98
VIP Booths available for four or six - Must buy whole booth
Tix/Booth for four: $560 // Tix/Booth for six: $840
2nd Show: Doors at 10:00pm, Show at 11:00pm

NB: General Admission Seating – First come, first seated
$120
VIP Booths available for four or six - Must buy whole booth
Tix/Booth for four: $640 // Tix/Booth for six: $960

TICKETS: By Phone: 212-307-7171
On the Web: http://www.ticketmaster.com/

BB King's |237 West 42nd Street
Between 7th and 8th Avenue
Adjacent to 42nd St 1,2,3,7, N, Q, R, W and S trains +
Port Authority A, C and E trains

GLITZ, GLAMOR & GAMBLE...
A VEGAS STYLE NEW YEAR'S EVE IN BROOKLYN
No. 1 Front Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Fashion Set Hosts Casino Royale… A Fashionable Alternative To A Typical New Year’s Eve - Brooklyn style collective the Block Association in conjunction with fashion boutiques the Brooklyn Circus, Private Stock and Pedigree Sneaker Gallery will host Casino Royale a styled out New Year’s Eve soiree reminiscent of a night out in Vegas. Equipped with red carpet arrival, black jack tables and cocktail waitresses, Casino Royale offers New Years Eve party goers a fun alternative to the typical New Year’s Eve Party. Attendees get to enjoy black jack tables (non- cash), 3 floors of dancing and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Dinner will also be served until 11pm.

Casino Royal will be held at No. 1 Front Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Admission is $30 in advance, $50 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at going.com/casinoroyale09. Dress Code: Black Tie/Fashionably Elegant.

No. 1 Front Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn

December 30, 2009

Daniel Day Lewis
Nine Premiere/ December 15, 2009
PR Photos

Check out our recently updated Celebrities Out and About in New York City for photographs of the New York City premieres of Nine, Sherlock Holmes and Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Here is an interesting event for today:

Jordan Wentworth Farrar's
The Day Boy and the Night Girl
Tuesday, December 29th - 7:30 to 10:00PM
Wednesday, December 30th - 7:30 to 10:00PM
Symphony Space Leonard - Nimoy Thalia Hall

The After Dinner Opera Company presents the world premiere of Jordan Wentworth Farrar’s The Day Boy and the Night Girl, an operatic re-imagining of the classic Victorian fairy tale by George MacDonald. Wentworth Farrar’s new three-act opera debuts at Symphony Space on December 29, 2009. The Day Boy and the Night Girl tells the timeless tale of a young boy named Phytogen and a young girl named Nycteris. Unfortunately, the pair is condemned by the magic of a she-wolf named Watho. Phytogen's supernatural affliction prevents him from seeing night while Nycteris is unable to see the light of day. This modified masterpiece spawned from Wentworth's imaginative recollection of hearing the story in her childhood. "I wanted to take the premise of the book and make it my own," she says. An eerie yet beautifully melodic chorus adorned with splendid vocal harmonies reverberates out from a fantastical scene of dancing fireflies, mystical mermaids and other apparitions. The metaphorical symbols elaborately illustrate the opposite worlds for which both Phytogen and Nycteris yearn.

Tickets $15, $12 students and seniors. For more information or advance purchase visit www.dayboynightgirl.com

Symphony Space | Leonard Nimoy Thalia Hall
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025

December 29, 2009

Here is a fun (and inexpensive) event for today:

THE NUTCRACKER
December 29 at 1pm and 4pm
Wednesday, December 30 at 1pm and 4pm
Queens Theatre in the Park

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents THE NUTCRACKER on Tuesday, in the Claire Shulman Playhouse Main Stage Theatre at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

It's a tradition as big as the holiday season itself. The young, and the young at heart, will delight to the magic and the wonder of this classic holiday treat, specially conceived for children by NYC's own Ballet for Young Audiences.

Whatever could compare to the enchantment of the first time a youngster visits the ballet. A dream story only imagined is suddenly brought to life through music, dance, beautiful costumes and light. Ballet for Young Audiences is dedicated precisely to this idea, to introducing the magic of dance to youngsters of all ages. The company's repertory offers a wide variety of ballets in the universal combined languages of music, dance and the spoken word.

Tickets are $12 and are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064
* In person at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY.

* Multi Show: Order any three or more shows and earn the multi show discount price. This discount is available for any show this season. There is no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase at this discount. If you are already a Theatre or Dance Subscriber or have purchased at least two shows this season, you have already earned this discount on additional ticket purchases.
* Groups: Contact group sales associate Barbara Matovu at 718-760-0064 x128 for groups of 15 or more.

Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY

December 28, 2009

Ben Stiller and Amy Adams in Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the BLURAY edition of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

December 27, 2009

Here is a fun event for today:

3 Mo’ Divas - Created by Marion J. Caffey
Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
Apollo Theater

Marion J. Caffey's celebrated production returns to the Apollo by popular demand. Starring Nova Payton, Laurice Lanier and Jamet Pitman, 3 Mo' Divas is a musical extravaganza that captivates audiences with thrilling performances that include soul, opera, jazz, blues, rock, gospel, and much more. The show begins with the classical sounds of Puccini then segues into tunes that span 233 years and three languages. Recently televised, this smash hit returns to the Apollo Theater for one performance only. www.3modivas.com

Tickets from $7.50 - $60

Group orders for 10 or more tickets may be placed by calling Charmaine at 212-531-5306.

Apollo Theater | 253 West 125th Avenue
New York, NY 10027
www.apollotheater.org

December 26, 2009

Lily Cole in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, which opened this weekend.

December 25, 2009

Santa on the Subway
Photo Credit Angelo Rivera

Happy Holidays from the writers and photographers of New York Cool.

Penelope Cruz in Nine

Just Published: Read my review or Rob Marshall's Nine which opens today, December 25, 2009.

December 24, 2009

Santa of the Lower East Side
Photo Credit Angelo Rivera

Here is an interesting event for tonight:

Open Source Gallery
Dec 1 - Dec 24 , 5-7pm
Open Source

For the month of December Open Source Gallery is about, Cooking,
Eating, Sharing, Celebrating...
Dinner is served from 5-7pm

It's time for the 2nd annual open source soup kitchen so if you want
to participate, please reserve a date. We are looking for artists,
cooks, friends and neighbors to join us for SOUP KITCHEN, where for as
many days as we have volunteers, we will be offering a "one-pot meal"
to all on a first-come, first-served basis. Unique dishes from any
ethnic tradition are more than welcome. We will provide cookware,
utensils and help with logistics. We ask that you supply the love.
LET’S EAT!!!

To sign up please email us: info@open-source-gallery.org

Open Source | 255 17th street, Brooklyn, NY
(5th Ave)

December 23, 2009

Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin in It's Complicated

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Nancy Meyers's It's Complicated

December 22, 2009

Here is an interesting event for today:

laywright Ricardo Perez Gonzalez
"In Fields Where They Lay"
December 11, 2009 - January 2, 2010. Tuesday - Friday at 8 PM, Satudays at 2 PM and 8 PM, Sunday at 7 PM
Hudson Guild Theater

"In Fields Where They Lay" by Ricardo Pérez Gonzalez, developed by Brad Raimondo, is a new play about the Christmas Truce in World War I. It's a portrait of a squad of front-line British soldiers who, with their German counterparts, shook hands, shared cigarettes and sang Christmas carols together in the brief, precious interruption in fighting that occurred on December 24 and 25, 1914. The famed Christmas Truce began in Belgium on Christmas Eve, 1914, when German troops began decorating around their trenches with candled trees that were gifts of the Kaiser and German civilians. They sang Christmas carols, notably "Stille Nacht"(Silent Night), many of which were recognizable to the British Tommies, who responded with their own songs. Tentative contacts between the sides led to a breathing spell where enemy soldiers met, exchanged small gifts and, by some reports, even played soccer together. Most importantly, burial parties were allowed and mass funerals held for fallen comrades. Commanding officers were, in general, hesitant to allow the Truce and in some cases strongly forbade their men from engaging in it. In following years, artillery bombardments were ordered on Christmas Eve to ensure no further interruptions in combat. Troops were rotated through various areas of the stalemate to prevent them from becoming familiar with the enemy. Even with these measures, there were a few similar encounters, but on a much smaller scale. For more information about the show or its producers, please visit www.dreamscapetheater.org.

Tickets $15. SMARTTIX box office phone (212) 868 - 4444. Tickets are availible online at www.smarttix.com

Hudson Guild Theater | 441 W 26th Street (between Ninth and Tenth Streets)
New York, NY 10001

December 21, 2009

Here is a Fun Holiday Event:

THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER
BASED ON THE GOLDEN DREYDL BY ELLEN KUSHNER
December 5th - January 3rd, 2010
VITAL THEATRE COMPANY

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce its family holiday offering, "THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER." Based on the award-winning book The Golden Dreydl by ELLEN KUSHNER, the production features music by PETER ILLYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, arranged by MICHAEL McLAUGHLIN & DAVID HARRIS and performed by THE SHIRIM KLEZMER ORCHESTRA, a book by ELLEN KUSHNER, direction by LINDA AMES KEY, and choreography by BETHANY WHITE .

"THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER" tells the story of Sara, who is miserable at the family Chanukah party. But when mysterious Tante Miriam arrives with the gift of a Golden Dreydl, everything changes. The Dreydl is an enchanted princess in disguise and whirls Sara away on an exciting adventure through a magical world. "THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER" is a delightful spin on the traditional story of "The Nutcracker," and weaves together threads of Jewish folklore with fantasy, humor and holiday cheer.

All tickets are $25. Performances run December 5th through January 3rd, 2010. The show is appropriate for all ages. For reservations, visit www.vitaltheatre.org or call (212) 579-0528. VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is located at 2162 Broadway, 4th Floor, at 76th Street, on the Upper West Side.

VITAL THEATRE COMPANY
2162 Broadway, 4th Floor, at 76th Street, on the Upper West Side

December 20, 2009

The Hurt Locker

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's Film Column with his list of the thirteen best films of 2009 and the best films of the decade.

December 19, 2009

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of James Cameron's Avatar, which opens today, December 19, 2009.

December 18, 2009

Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal in Crazy Heart

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Scott Cooper's Crazy Heart, which opened this week in New York City.

Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in Invictus

Also Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Clint Eastwood's Invictus, which opened this week in New York City.

Colin Firth and Julianne Moore in A Single Man

And Also Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Tom Ford's A Single Man, which opened this week in New York City.

Decemer 17, 2009

Here is an intersting event for today:

Doug Elkins & Friends'
FRAULEIN MARIA
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
December 10 - 12; 17 - 19, 2009 at 7:30pm
Dance Theater Workshop

Doug Elkins was inspired to create Fraulein Maria after countless viewings of the timeless movie classic The Sound of Music with his young children Liam and Gigi.

Returning after many successful sold-out performances at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, Fraulein Maria will be presented in repertory with The Bang Group's NUT/CRACKED as a holiday extravaganza at Dance Theater Workshop.

A love letter to his young son Liam and daughter Gigi, Doug Elkins’ FRÄULEIN MARIA has wowed audiences since its 2006 premiere. This delightful take on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music includes ballet, hip-hop, voguing, stepping, stomping and more. Directed by Barbara Karger and Michael Preston, this New York Dance and Performance “Bessie” Award winning piece is a holiday treat not to be missed.

Tickets $25
www.dtw.org

Dance Theater Workshop | 219 West 19th Street, NY, NY 10011

And here is another fun event for today if you would prefer to do your own booty shaking:

JAY DOUBLE OKAY
Thursday, Dec. 17th, at 11 p.m.
Fat Baby

Jay Double Okay will bring its genre-bending mix of music and visual art to Fat Baby in Manhattan for a headlining gig on Dec. 17. 'Tis the season for holiday tunes, so don't be surprised if members Jeff M. and Sam L. put their unique spin on a Christmas song or two during their set. By combining elements of rock, hip-hop, dance, electronica and house, Jay Double Okay creates what Jeff M. and Sam L. call thoughtful techno. The duo's live sets can be described as a mixtape, with each song reinvented and remixed with other Jay Double Okay songs and music from various artists.

Cover charge is $7. For more information, call (212) 533-1888 or visit www.fatbabynyc.com or www.myspace.com/jaydoubleokay.

Fat Baby|112 Rivington St. (between Ludlow and Essex streets)

December 16, 2009

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's article: LIV a Little - Cries and Whispers Revival Screening - Liv Ullmann Q & A and A Streetcar Named Desire starring Cate Blanchett.

Jean Shariroff, Yaz Hernandez, Sarah Wolfe and Gillian Miniter
Photo Credit: Nick Hunt of Patrick McMullen

Just Published: Read my article and see Daniel Perry and Nick Hunt's photographs of the American Folk Art Museum' s Gala Benefit.

December 15, 2009

Sienna Miller
PR Photos

Check out our newly updated Celebrities Out and About in New York city for photos of Sienna Miller, Drew Barrymore, James Spader, Kerry Washington, Mark Walberg, Catherine Zeta Jones and many more.

December 14, 2009

Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in Invictus

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's Film Column with his updated Oscar predictions.

Here is a fun event for today:

December 13, 2009

Balinese Music and Dance Concert
Saturday, December 12th. 8pm. Sunday, December 13th. 3pm.
Indonesian Consulate

On December 12 and 13, come celebrate Gamelan Dharma Swara's 10th anniversary in residence at the Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia, and enjoy a special preview of the repertoire we will be performing in our very first tour to Indonesia in July, 2010! The governor of Bali has invited Gamelan Dharma Swara to debut at the island-wide Bali Arts Festival as the first non-Balinese ensemble to participate in the prestigious annual gamelan competitions. Over the coming year, we invite our hometown audience in New York to preview the development of our challenging and exciting program, which will ultimately be performed in a 'battle of the bands' format against Balinese groups. This December, experience the traditional segment of our Bali Tour repertoire: * Tabuh Pisan Bangun Anyar , a stately composition from the lelambatan genre that will open our set at the highly anticipated gong kebyar competition. * Kebyar Legong , a thirty-minute powerhouse of the classic and dynamic kebyar repertoire. This work has never before been attempted by a non-Balinese ensemble. Our concert repertoire will also include: * Gabor , an elegant welcome dance. * Compositions for gendér wayang , the virtuosic repertoire that accompanies Balinese shadow theatre and ceremonies. About Gamelan Dharma Swara: Gamelan Dharma Swara, a twenty-five member ensemble under the direction of master Balinese artists I Nyoman Saptanyana and Ida Ayu Candrawati, performs traditional and new works for Balinese gamelan throughout the NYC Metro Area. We operate under the generous auspices of the Consulate of Indonesia.

$25. $15: students, seniors, children.
For more information and tickets: www.dharmaswara.org

Indonesian Consulate| 5 E 68th. NY. NY.

December 12, 2009

Here is a Hot Tip for Today:

The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College Presents
CONCERT FOR PEACE
In honor of President Barack Obama,
Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 7:30pm
The Gerald W. Lynch Tehater at John Jay College

The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College presents a Concert for Peace in honor of President Barack Obama, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009. Produced by Great Music for a Great City, the Concert for Peace will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Admission is FREE.

The featured Virginia Opera Company will be joined by actor Eli Wallach, United States government officials, the Norwegian Ambassador, Songs of Solomon and the Mozart Academy Ensemble in a program of music and readings. The evening will culminate in a performance of Beethoven's Ode to Joy by all soloists and choruses accompanies by the Mozart Academy Ensemble.

For more information, visit www.jjay.cuny.edu/theater.php.

Bios of the artists may be found online:
Lawrence Craig - www.dietschartists.com/bio/Craig.EBIO.pdf
Veronica Mitina - www.belcantoglobalarts.com/mitinabio.php
Daniel Snyder - www.dansnyder.com
Joseph Walsh - www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/popup_castCrew.cfm?opera
=3&castCrewMember=1027immy Roberts - www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/whoswho/biography/3336
Peter Mark - www.vaopera.org/html/companyinfo/staff.cfm

The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College| 900 Tenth Avenue

Here is a Another Hot Tip for Today:

Doug Elkins & Friends'
Fraulein Maria
Holiday Extravaganza
December 10 - 12; 17 - 19, 2009 at 7:30pm
Dance Theater Workshop

Doug Elkins was inspired to create Fraulein Maria after countless viewings of the timeless movie classic The Sound of Music with his young children Liam and Gigi.

Returning after many successful sold-out performances at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, Fraulein Maria will be presented in repertory with The Bang Group's Nut/Cracked a holiday extravaganza at Dance Theater Workshop.

A love letter to his young son Liam and daughter Gigi, Doug Elkins’ Fraulein Maria has wowed audiences since its 2006 premiere. This delightful take on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music includes ballet, hip-hop, voguing, stepping, stomping and more. Directed by Barbara Karger and Michael Preston, this New York Dance and Performance “Bessie” Award winning piece is a holiday treat not to be missed.

Tickets $25
www.dtw.org

Dance Theater Workshop | 219 West 19th Street, NY, NY 10011

December 11, 2009

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones, which opens today, Friday, December 11, 2009.

December 10, 2009

Meg Ryan and Timothy Hutton in Serious Moonlight

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Cheryl Hines's Serious Moonlight, which opened this week in New York City.

Also Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Richard Linklater's Me And Orson Welles, which is presently playing in New York City.

December 9, 2009

Here is a hot tip for today:

Groovaloo
Tuesday - Friday 8pm
Saturdays 3pm & 8pm
Sundays 3pm & 7pm
Union Square Theatre

GROOVALOO the winners of NBC'S Superstars of Dance returns to New York for 4 weeks only! Now thru January 3 at the Union Square Theatre. Following wild audience response and a sold out run at the Joyce Theatre, GROOVALOO Freestyle returns to NYC for a 5 week Limited Run!

"Take equal parts 'Fame' and 'A Chorus Line.' Add hip-hop and mix well. Result? GROOVALOO, an eye-popping display!"
-New York Post

A unique blend of spoken word poetry, true-to-life narratives, and, of course, jaw-dropping choreography! Dance phenomenon The Groovaloos, best known for their breakout winning performance on NBC's "Superstars of Dance" and "So You Think You Can Dance" will bring their freestyle dance/theatrical event GROOVALOO to the Union Square Theatre.

$49.50 Orchestra tickets on performances Dec 8-23 (Reg. $69) Save $20 (Reg. $69)

HOW TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS:
Order tickets online by CLICKING HERE and enter code KGROOVE
Call 212-307-4100 and mention code KGROOVE
Or bring offer to Union Square Box office 100 East 17th St

Check out the video at Groovaloo.com

Union Square Theatre |100 East 17th Street

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

New York Cool photographer Angelo Rivera sent this image that he took at St Patrick's Cathedral on December 9, 2009.

December 8, 2009

Meryl Streep in Julie and Julia

Just Published: Read Frank J. Avella's review of the Blu-Ray edition of Nora Ephron's Julie and Julia.

December 7, 2009

Just Published: Read my article and see Daniel Perry's photographs of the McKenzie-Childs Holiday Unveiling Party.

December 6, 2009

Project Runway Designer Kenley Collins

Just Published: Read Mark Tauriello's Fashion Column with coverage of the Forte Fashion Show which featured designers Kenley Collins, Elisabeth Rynish, Sheila Frank and Marissa Erskine.

December 5, 2009

Bryant Park Skating Rink
Photo Credit Angelo Rivera

New York Cool photographer took this photo of the skaters at Bryant Park. Bryant Park is also home to a wonderful Christmas fair.

Here is a fun event for today:

THE COLONIAL NUTCRACKER
Presented by Dance Theatre in Westchester
Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2pm
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2009-2010 Target FamilyFun series with its annual holiday presentation of Dance Theatre in Westchester's The Colonial Nutcracker on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2pm.

Created especially for families with children ages four to ten, The Colonial Nutcracker sets Tchaikovsky's classic ballet in wintry colonial Yorktown during the Revolutionary War. Dance Theatre in Westchester's hour-long production features a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker prince, and compelling narration that will help to enhance young viewers' understanding and enjoyment of this timeless story. From "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" to "Waltz of the Snowflakes," Rose Menes' delightful staging and choreography, coupled with colorful costumes and Tchaikovsky's timeless score, will captivate audiences of all ages.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' 2009-2010 Target FamilyFun Series also includes the world premiere of David Gonzalez's Sleeping Beauty (March 14, 2010 at 2pm - a Brooklyn Center commission); a concert by the Dirty Sock Funtime Band (April 11, 2010 at 2pm); and Tap Kids (April 25, 2010 at 2pm).

Target FamilyFuntickets are available for $6. Other family-friendly performances in Brooklyn Center's 2009-2010 season include Hairspray (January 24, 2010 at 3pm), and the Chinese Acrobats of Hebei (April 18, 2010 at 3pm).

Online orders: BrooklynCenterOnline.org
Box Office: (718) 951-4500, Tuesday - Saturday, 1pm - 6pm
Groups of 15 or more: (718) 951-4600, ext. 33

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College
2 train to Flatbush Avenue / on-site paid parking available

December 4, 2009

Helen Mirren and James McAvoy in The Last Station

Just Published: Read Harvey Karten's review of Michael Hoffman's The Last Station, which opened today, Friday, December 4, 2009.

Also Just Published: Read my article and see Cindy Ord's photographs of the Mercedes Benz Spring 2010 Carolina Herrera Fashion Show.

Here is an interesting event for today:

KDNY presents their 2009 NYC Season
An Evening of Three World Premieres
TREADING PUDDLES
Thursday - Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 3pm
December 3-6, 2009
The Ailey Citigroup Theater

New York-based contemporary dance company KDNY presents their 2009 NYC Season, TREADING PUDDLES, an evening of World Premieres set to original live music by Cristina Spinei at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, The Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W. 55th Street at Ninth Avenue, NYC, from December 3-6, 2009. Tickets are $20 ($15 students and seniors) and are available at www.kdnydance.com or by phone at 1-866-811-4111.

At moments on the brink do we bend and bounce back? What does it take to reinvent oneself again from the ground up? KDNY's TREADING PUDDLES explores the obstacles that emerge unexpectedly in life and translates those experiences into an evening of dances by Kathleen Dyer that emphasize the importance of resiliency, patience, and the desire for reinvention. While waiting, dreaming and mourning, we grow with everyday storms. The evening features original music composed by Juilliard Alumna, Cristina Spinei that will be performed live by the Voxare String Quartet.

TREADING PUDDLES will also be performed from January 23-24, 2010 at the Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT 06880.

Tickets are $20 ($15 students and seniors) and are available at www.kdnydance.com or by phone at 1-866-811-4111.

For more information, visit www.kdnydance.com.

The Joan Weill Center for Dance| 405 W. 55th Street at Ninth Avenue, NYC

December 3, 2009

Here is a campy event for today:

NEW YORK SHOE SHOW
DECEMBER 3, 2009 at 12 noon
Hilton New York Hotel

One of the Nations largest Shoe Shows steps into Manhattan. There will be over a million ladies shoes on display and over 600 brands. Shoe Maven Robert Yeganah will be announcing the search for the Shoe Princess of New York City, which has the record for the most shoes in there closet. The announcement will take place on Thursday December 3, 2009 at 12noon at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan. The New York Shoe Expo is sponsored by the Foot Association of New York (FAANY). It is largest footwear shoe, handbag and assessories event on the East Coast.
Mr. Yeagah is the owner of Love My Shoes.Com which has locations in New York City and Long Island

The winner will be treated to a shoe shopping spree and go to Las Vegas in February for the World Shoe Show WSA and be be an assistant buyer for the Love my Shoes chain, picking out the hottest shoes from world renown designers for the upcoming season. The WSA is closed off to the general public and contains shoes months before they hit the racks. It is a shoe lovers dream.

Imelda Marcos is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the women with the largest shoe collection. She owns more than 3,400 pairs. Singer Celine Dion owns around 3,000 pairs of shoes. The grammy award winning mega star confessed she just can't stop buying footwear whenever she hits the shops.

Hilton New York Hotel | 6th Avenue between 53rd & 54th Street

December 2, 2009

Lenny Krazitz
Photo Credit Amy Davidson

Just Published: Read Joshua Williams' article and see Amy Davidson's photographs of the New Orleans' Voodoo Music Festival.

December 1, 2009

Here is a worthwhile event for today: