Greg Moomjy, is a co-founder and artistic director of New York’s first disability affirmative opera company, Opera Pratikos. ( Photo: Opera Praktikos) Making NYC Opera Accessible, One Performance at a Time Greg Moomjy became “hooked” on opera at just 2 years old, after his caregiver introduced him to a classic musical CD made... Features 09 Dec 2024 | 01:34
Bling: High end watches are big sellers. They most expensive watch that family member sold was for $200,000. ( Photo: OMI) A Sparkling Gem of a Family Business in the Heart of the Diamond District Jonathan Matatov sees the real value in working with his family every day, which is worth more than the pieces of jewelry... Features 18 Nov 2024 | 01:56
Dorothy Lawson (left) with Ethel will be performing a preview of their soon-to-be released newest album “Persist” at Merkin Hall in the Kaufman Music Center at Abraham Goodman House 129 West 67th Street. Allison Loggins-Hull on flute is a collaborator. ( Photo: Courtesy Ethel) Dorothy Lawson and the Ethel String Quartet Are Ready to Release a New Album When Canadian native Dorothy Lawson moved to New York City to study at Juilliard, she was immediately hooked. “New York won... Features 09 Sep 2024 | 02:06
Joe Brent: mandolinist, composer, band leader, record label owner ( by Emma Mead / www.josephbrent.com) Mandolinist Joe Brent: Shaking up the Music Industry one Album at a Time Joe Brent is making it his mission to help fellow musicians have “artistic and financial agency over their music.” In 2021,... Features 10 Jun 2024 | 01:21
Seleste Tan and Mogan Anthony are the husband and wife duo behind Lady Wong. Photo: Dan Ahn From Pop Up to Popular Pastries: Their Labor of Love Became a Sweet Success During the pandemic, husband-and-wife duo Mogan Anthony and Seleste Tan learned to bake kuih, which means snacks or desserts... News 31 May 2024 | 08:00
Lisa Pegher got her first drum set when she was seven and a teacher recognized her talent and paid for the drum set as well as a year of lessons. ( Maddie A. McCoy) Lisa Pegher: Marching to the Beat of Her Own Drum Lisa Pegher credits her early path to a career in music to “divine intervention.” “Because I really do believe there’s no... News 15 May 2024 | 02:42
Violinist and composer Meg Okura has recorded her tenth album, this one a duo with pianist Kevin Hays. Photo: Courtesy Meg Okura Grammy-nominated Jazz Composer and Violinist Meg Okura Releasing 10th Album Grammy-nominated jazz composer and violinist Meg Okura realized early on in her career that she wanted to create her own... City Arts 03 May 2024 | 01:39
The cover of ”The Lincoln Zoo.” Co-author Larry Belling died before completing the book, prompting lifelong friend and co-author Art Twain to finish on his own. The book hit on Feb. 29. Photo: Vargoice He Turns His Innate Appreciation for Animals into a Children’s Book As a teen in Oakland, California, Art Twain had over 25 animals in his garage zoo, and always stopped to save creatures that... News 22 Apr 2024 | 06:39
Celebrities from Nicole Kidman to Mel Brooks have dined at Russian Samovar in the Theater District, which offers 28 flavors of vodka and a piano bar every night. Photo: Danny Perez Russian Restaurant with Rich History Serves Countless Celebrities, Beef Stroganoff and 26 Flavors of Vodka “It’s easier to say who wasn’t there than who was,” said Vlada Von Shats of the notable names that have visited her restaurant,... Features 01 Apr 2024 | 03:37
The company founder, the late CK Chu, (in yellow) was a college professor when he launched the CK Chu Tai Chi School 50 years ago. It is now run by his wife, Carol Chu. They met when both were students at NYU. Photo: Carol A. Chu Teaching the Art of Tai Chi Amid Bustle of Times Square for Five Decades ”We say if you can do tai chi or meditation in Times Square, you can do it anywhere,” said Carol Chu, owner of CK Chu Tai... News 25 Mar 2024 | 12:47
Veteran political correspondent Errol Louis of Spectrum News NY1 kicked off his latest news show, “The Big Deal” across the network covering the ins and outs of national politics. Photo: Spectrum News NY1 A ‘Big Deal’ in World of Political Reporting Kicks Off on Spectrum News NY1 As we get closer to Election Day, Errol Louis is making sure his viewers are equipped with the information they need to make... News 11 Mar 2024 | 04:42
Real Estate developer and philanthropist Bruce Ratner wrote a book about the urgent need for early detection of cancer after the devastating loss of his older brother who died eight months after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Photo: Cherie Burgtong Heartbreak After Brother’s Death Spurs Book Urging More $$$s for Early Cancer Detection After his older brother died in 2016 from metastatic brain cancer, Bruce Ratner made the decision to work on his book “Early... News 04 Mar 2024 | 10:13
The founder of Theater Extras, Jed Canaan, and his wife nd business partner Bronna. Photo: Chole Canaan. Best Deal in Town: Their Ticket Service Helps Pack the House in Theaters Across the City Queens native Jed Canaan was sitting with his father at dinner one night, when they brainstormed how to efficiently offer... Features 22 Jan 2024 | 10:59
Kirsten Agresta-Copely, who started playing harp when she was only five, is now a principal harpist at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, has been nominated for her first Grammy Award and during a storied career has played with everyone from Beyonce to Lady Gaga. Photo: Courtsey Kirsten Agresta-Copely A ‘Spectacular’ New York Harpist Called Upon by the Music Industry’s Biggest Names Before she settles into her seat on stage at Radio City, Kirsten Agresta-Copely makes sure to visit one of the live animals... News 11 Dec 2023 | 12:28
Aaron Asis was always curious about the hidden places of the city growing up. Now he’s turned his fascination into Unforgotten Films, and looks at abandoned and neglected sites across the country. Photo: Courtesy Aaron Asis Finding the Magic in New York City’s ‘Unforgotten’ Spaces As a youngster growing up in Flushing, Queens, Aaron Asis was always a “curious explorer.” In his free time, he would visit... News 04 Dec 2023 | 01:55
