Ann Brown

H.N. Hirsch’s ‘Winter’ Explores Love, Loss, and Mystery in Fourth Bob and Marcus Novel

By Ann Brown / September 19, 2025 / Comments Off on H.N. Hirsch’s ‘Winter’ Explores Love, Loss, and Mystery in Fourth Bob and Marcus Novel

In most mysteries, the tension revolves around the central question: whodunnit? In H.N. Hirsch’s latest book, Winter, the suspense runs deeper. While a campus murder sets the stage, the true intrigue lies in whether a decades-long relationship can endure grief, professional pressures, and the relentless passage of time. Set on a quiet University of California…

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Film at Lincoln Center Announces Currents Slate, Spotlighting Bold Voices and Innovative Cinema

By Ann Brown / September 19, 2025 / Comments Off on Film at Lincoln Center Announces Currents Slate, Spotlighting Bold Voices and Innovative Cinema

Film at Lincoln Center has unveiled the Currents program for the 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF63), running September 26 through October 13 across Lincoln Center and venues throughout the city. The section features 16 feature films and 24 shorts spanning 28 countries, showcasing filmmakers who are redefining cinematic language with inventive, boundary-pushing work. Currents…

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Meet the Whales of North Iceland: New Adventures Launch from Akureyri with Special Tours

By Ann Brown / September 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Meet the Whales of North Iceland: New Adventures Launch from Akureyri with Special Tours

For travelers seeking an unforgettable encounter with Iceland’s marine giants, Special Tours has unveiled new whale watching departures from Akureyri, the “Capital of the North.” Operating aboard the fast and stable cruising ship Lilja, these tours provide passengers with unparalleled access to the waters of Eyjafjörður fjord, home to humpback and minke whales, as well…

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Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Florida Man in $600K Investment Fraud Targeting Haitian Community

By Ann Brown / September 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Florida Man in $600K Investment Fraud Targeting Haitian Community

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Florida resident Marc Henry Menard, formerly of Mineola, New York, for allegedly running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that defrauded members of the Haitian community across New York, Florida, and Georgia. Menard is accused of stealing more than $600,000 from 11 investors, using…

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The Frick Collection Unveils Expanded 2025–26 Concert Season in New Schwarzman Auditorium

By Ann Brown / September 18, 2025 / Comments Off on The Frick Collection Unveils Expanded 2025–26 Concert Season in New Schwarzman Auditorium

The Frick Collection has announced its 2025–26 concert season, signaling the return of its acclaimed classical performance series following the museum’s reopening in April 2025. This season, the series will feature twenty-five concerts running from October 10, 2025, through May 22, 2026—more than double the number of performances offered in previous years—providing audiences with a…

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Inaugural Season Under Alicia Graf Mack

By Ann Brown / September 17, 2025 / Comments Off on 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…

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Works & Process Unveils Bold Fall 2025 Season Across New York and Beyond

By Ann Brown / September 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Works & 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…

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TikTok Made Me Buy It: 7 Viral Products Taking Over FYP

By Ann Brown / September 17, 2025 / Comments Off on TikTok 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…

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Bradley Cooper’s ‘Is This Thing On?’ to Close 63rd New York Film Festival

By Ann Brown / September 17, 2025 / Comments Off on Bradley 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…

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‘This Is Not A Sketchbook’—It’s a Hands-On Class for Everyone Who Wants to Create

By Ann Brown / September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on ‘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…

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