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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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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Chicago’s own Action/Adventure are ready to take pop-punk to new heights with the announcement of their forthcoming album Ever After, out October 24th via Pure Noise Records. Known for their relentless energy, soaring hooks, and heartfelt storytelling, the band is calling this their most ambitious release yet. Fans can pre-order the record now. To mark…
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Seasoned storyteller, vocalist and songwriter Syndee Winters continues to chart her own dynamic path through music, theater, and education. The New York-born artist, of Jamaican and Chinese heritage, has long stood out as a multifaceted performer whose work transcends boundaries. From Broadway’s biggest stages to international concert halls, Winters has built a career defined by…
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Punk icons Bayside are inviting fans across North America to join them in celebrating their 25th anniversary with an ambitious new tour, “25 Years of Bayside: The Errors Tour.” Spanning three legs throughout 2025, the tour wraps with a hometown show on Sept. 26 in Huntington, NY. The tour promises a unique experience, featuring two…
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Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is back for the 2025 summer season, kicking off on May 30 with an expanded and electrifying schedule. The beloved free outdoor festival—known for making world-class arts and culture accessible to all—will once again transform the heart of Midtown Manhattan into a vibrant open-air stage. Running…
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Pop punk veterans New Found Glory are hitting the road this summer as part of the high-octane SUPERCHARGED: Worldwide Tour, joining forces with fellow rock powerhouses The Offspring and Jimmy Eat World. The tour lands in New York on August 3, with a massive show at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY.…
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This summer, Bryant Park continues its tradition of bringing free, world-class performances to Midtown Manhattan with a vibrant lineup of concerts, cultural celebrations, and first-time spectacles—all under the city skyline. On Aug. 15, drummer and dhol master Sunny Jain headlines Wild Wild East, a bold fusion of South Asian sounds and storytelling. He’s joined by…
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Thinkery & Verse, the boundary-pushing theatrical company acclaimed for weaving classical form with urgent social themes, has announced its 2025–2026 season. Deeply anchored in New Jersey’s cultural and historical landscape, the company’s upcoming programming combines original plays, community engagement, historical storytelling, and interactive public art. At the heart of the season is the Brick Makers…
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This summer, acclaimed pianist, composer, and bandleader Zaccai Curtis will bring his vibrant sound to two standout performances in New York. First, he joins percussionist Reinaldo De Jesus for Sounds at Sunset at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Aug. 8. Then, on Aug. 14, Curtis takes the stage as part of Donald Harrison’s Quantum Leap Music…
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