Category: Culture
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A 59-year-old law still criminalizes fortune telling in New York. One lawmaker wants it repealed.
Lawmakers seek to repeal New York’s decades-old fortune telling law
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The last costume rental house in Midtown is closing, dealing another blow to New York’s costume designers.
Alias Costume Rental’s closure leaves Manhattan without a centrally located source of specialized rental costumes for New York production designers.
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Sherry Turkle says AI can’t replace human connection at Brooklyn book talk
The author of “Artificial Intimacy” told a Fort Greene crowd that loneliness calls for community, not chatbots.
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Young Christians bring a Generation Z worship rally to Times Square
Young Christians gathered in Times Square for a night of music, prayer, and sermons at Ecclesia NYC/NJ’s first Generation Z worship rally.
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Artists fear sale of Chelsea building they’ve worked in for years
Artists are anxious about the fate of their work spaces in iconic arts complex.
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New Yorkers still celebrate Mexican Independence Day amid ICE crackdowns
In an act of solidarity, Mexican immigrants paraded down Madison Avenue to honor their heritage.
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Limited-run play tackles labor issues during Climate Week
A non-profit organization spotlights the complexities of unionization through a theatrical reading.
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Show honoring nation’s 250th anniversary gives full history lesson
At Lincoln Center, actors read a mix of contemporary and historical speeches, articles, and songs about resistance.
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Midtown landmark building faces proposed remodeling
Preservationists take issue with a fashion company’s plans to redesign interiors in a historic property.
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Attempted boycott of New York Film Festival follows international trend
Criticisms over Lincoln Center’s financial ties to Israel spark boycotts and acts of dissent from filmmakers.
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Chelsea art galleries shutter amid higher rents and leaner sales
Art galleries in Chelsea can no longer afford rising rents in an industry altered by the pandemic.
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Rise in book bans concerns comic book writers
Comic books with controversial themes are vulnerable to censorship.
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Small Midtown theaters stay afloat with post-pandemic grants
A nonprofit helps small performing arts venues stay open.
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Off-Broadway program offers support to actors with kids
The Playwrights Realm production stands out for its support of cast and crew members with children.
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New State Law Requires Museums to Identify Nazi-Looted Art
In August, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a series of new laws intended to support Holocaust survivors in educational, cultural and financial institutions. Within the legislative package is a law requiring museums to identify displayed artwork stolen during Europe’s Nazi era with a placard or other signage. Though the law was implemented immediately at signing, the…
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The Role of Intimacy Directors on Broadway
As more intimacy directors join Broadway shows, industry professionals want more diversity and qualifications.
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The Met Debuts First Opera by Black Composer, Catching Up to New York City Indie Companies
“Fire Shut Up in My Bones” opened the Met’s 2021-22 season, marking the first time the 138-year-old cultural institution has staged an Opera by a Black composer. Local opera groups say it’s about time.
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Black Broadway Artists Make History While Challenging Racial Norms in Theater
A record number of Black productions are debuting on Broadway this year, a sign that the theater industry is finally becoming inclusive.
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Paris Theater Reopens to Excitement and Concerns
The Paris Theater reopens but the foot traffic isn’t there.
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