Archive for September 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Inaugural Season Under Alicia Graf Mack
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to New York City Center from December 3 to January 4, 2026, for a five-week holiday engagement that promises to set a new standard under the company’s newly appointed Artistic Director, Alicia Graf Mack. Known for her visionary leadership and deep connection to Alvin Ailey’s legacy, Graf Mack leads…
Read MoreWorks & Process Unveils Bold Fall 2025 Season Across New York and Beyond
This fall, Works & Process returns with a dynamic slate of premieres, performances, and residencies that continue its mission of championing artists from studio to stage. The multidisciplinary performing arts series will present programming at Guggenheim New York, Manhattan West, and the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, while also supporting 21 fully…
Read MoreTikTok Made Me Buy It: 7 Viral Products Taking Over FYP
If it’s blowing up on TikTok, chances are it’s worth checking out. From quirky pranks to must-have home upgrades, these trending products are winning likes and loyal fans across the app — and for good reason. 1. This Is Not a Sketchbook (Amazon, TikTok Shop)Created by educator Lauren Horn, this interactive workbook proves that art…
Read MoreYouth Activists and Global Leaders Confront Global Crises at UN Human Rights Summit
The 19th International Human Rights Summit convened at the United Nations Headquarters this July, bringing together youth delegates from 38 countries and veteran advocates to tackle some of the most urgent issues facing the world today. Organized under the theme “Education for Peace,” the three-day summit was hosted by United for Human Rights and Youth…
Read MoreBradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ to Close 63rd New York Film Festival
Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Bradley Cooper’s much-anticipated comedy-drama Is This Thing On? will serve as the Closing Night selection of the 63rd New York Film Festival, making its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, October 10. Cooper and key members of the cast, including Will Arnett and Laura Dern, are…
Read MoreNew Analysis Ranks New York 11th for Foodborne Illnesses
With summer in full swing, Americans are firing up grills, enjoying picnics, and attending festivals—but warmer temperatures and outdoor cooking also create ideal conditions for bacteria and parasites to spread. According to a new analysis from Trace One, roughly one-third of all U.S. foodborne illnesses are reported between June and August, highlighting the importance of…
Read More‘This Is Not A Sketchbook’—It’s a Hands-On Class for Everyone Who Wants to Create
Creativity isn’t a talent you’re born with—it’s a skill you can develop. That’s the philosophy behind This Is Not A Sketchbook, It’s An Art Class!, an interactive, confidence-building tool designed to help people of all ages and skill levels tap into their imagination. Part guided workbook, part creative class, this unique resource transforms the act…
Read MoreFrom Ravenna to the World: Federico Marchetti Chronicles the Rise of Online Luxury Fashion in New Memoir
Timed perfectly for New York Fashion Week, The Geek of Chic: An American Dream, Italian Style by Federico Marchetti offers an inside look at the extraordinary journey of the man who transformed luxury fashion retail online. With a Foreword by Giorgio Armani, Marchetti’s memoir traces his path from a small town in Italy to creating…
Read MoreIranian Expatriate Explores Exile, Identity, and Espionage in New Political Thriller
A new political thriller is putting the personal and political struggles of Iranian expatriates front and center. “Dead Man’s Pacemaker,” written by Iranian-American cardiac surgeon Diako Hazhir, combines high-stakes espionage with the emotional weight of exile, creating a story that resonates far beyond its pulse-pounding plot. The novel follows Arman Pirouzi, a talented young doctor…
Read MoreNew Children’s Book Turns Volunteering into an Exciting Adventure
Young readers are in for a heartwarming and inspiring treat with the latest installment in Dave Grunenwald’s Lucas and Emily’s Adventures series. Lucas and Emily’s Food Bank Adventure invites children ages 5-10 to discover the joy of giving back, showing that volunteering can be fun, meaningful, and full of surprises. The story follows best friends…
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