El Museo del Barrio is celebrating one of the most fearless and thought-provoking voices in contemporary art with Coco Fusco: Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island — the first U.S. survey of the acclaimed Cuban-American artist and writer. Opening this fall, the exhibition captures more than three decades of Fusco’s groundbreaking work across performance, film,…
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Black Public Media (BPM), the Harlem-based national nonprofit dedicated to amplifying Black voices in film and media, is fighting back against the growing threat of cultural erasure. Following a $1.8 million cut to its annual federal funding, BPM has launched the Black Stories Production Fund — a bold, nationwide fundraising effort to raise $9 million…
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Broadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago, will welcome acclaimed stage and screen actress Angela Grovey to the cast as “Matron Mama Morton” beginning Monday, September 15 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th Street). Tickets are now on sale at www.ChicagoTheMusical.com. A powerhouse performer known for her dynamic stage presence and soulful humor, Grovey’s addition marks…
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Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) has revealed the participants for its 2025 FLC Artists and Critics Academy programs, taking place during the 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF63), running from September 26 through October 13. Supported by Rolex, the Academy programs aim to nurture the next generation of filmmakers and critics while fostering a culture…
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This holiday season, Summoners Ensemble Theatre and the historic Merchant’s House Museum (29 East 4th Street, Manhattan) will once again bring Charles Dickens’ classic tale to life in A Christmas Carol at the Merchant’s House. Now in its 13th celebrated year, the immersive production returns from November 25 through December 28, transforming one of New…
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Black Public Media (BPM), the Harlem-based national nonprofit that has championed Black filmmakers and storytellers for more than four decades, is taking bold action in the face of a major funding setback. After losing $1.8 million from its annual federal budget, BPM has launched the Black Stories Production Fund, a two-year fundraising campaign designed to…
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After a sold-out debut in 2024, Circle Festival is back for its second season, running through October 19 at AMT Theater (354 W 45th St, NYC). Presented by RJ Theatre Company in partnership with The Actor Launchpad, the festival features twelve daring new productions that push the boundaries of contemporary theater, embracing the raw, the…
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Eddie Palmieri, the legendary pianist and bandleader, passed away in 2025, leaving behind a monumental legacy as one of the most innovative voices in Latin music. Born and raised in El Barrio, East Harlem, Palmieri grew up on 112th Street, just blocks from El Museo del Barrio, and would go on to transform his Puerto…
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When Taqueria Maguey opens its doors this weekend in Rio Grande, New Jersey, patrons will be treated to more than just authentic Mexican cuisine. They’ll also be welcomed by a striking new mural from award-winning visual artist and Cape May resident Sydnéi SmithJordan, whose internationally acclaimed work has graced collections around the world — including…
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This fall, The Frick Collection presents a bold new dialogue between past and present through Four Seasons, a site-specific installation by British artist Flora Yukhnovich. On view through March 9, 2026, the mural transforms the museum’s Cabinet Gallery with an immersive reinterpretation of François Boucher’s celebrated series, The Four Seasons. Known for her fusion of…
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