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(L-R) Art Torres and Zora Korhonen in Aengus
James' AFTER THE MURDER OF
ALBERT LIMA

Crackle Debuts Documentary After the Murder of Albert Lima

Now streaming free on Crackle, After the Murder of Albert Lima showcases the story of a son’s desperation to seek justice for his father’s murder. The documentary begins with Albert Lima’s son, Paul, who hires bounty hunters to help him track down the man responsible for his father’s death back in the year 2000. His father, a hardworking and charitable […]

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Whether coupled, singled, spending the day with others or alone, everyone is deserving of a little love on Valentine’s Day. We’ve curated a list of gift ideas for yourself, your Galentines, and your significant others to shop this year! Treat Yourself / Give It To Your Gal Pal Secret Message Capsule Bracelet, Seltzer Goods – $22.95 2. Champagne & Glass Hoop Earrings, […]

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Add Some Magic to Your Saturday Nights

To call Eric Walton’s new streaming show, Virtual Impossibilities, simply a magic show is certainly an understatement. The critically-acclaimed performer is blowing minds again for a short period this winter season.  Suited to be engaging in a virtual format, the interactive one-man performance showcases Walton’s intuitive abilities, including his ability to mind read. He asks everyone attending to keep their […]

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Rainn’s First (and maybe ONLY) Virtual Holiday Special

Rainn’s First (and maybe ONLY) Virtual Holiday Special

The holiday season is here, and my favorite part of the season is giving back! So much of the arts have been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. So to raise money for The Acting Company, a virtual benefit was held last week. Founded in 1972, the legendary, award-winning company has given two generations of talented actors the opportunity to […]

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Keely and Du Takes an Inner Look at Reproductive Rights

Keely and Du Takes an Inner Look at Reproductive Rights

The Seeing Place Theater has done it again with their rendition of Keely and Du. A play that was originally written by playwright, Jane Martin, first debuted in the early 90s. I must warn readers that the play does discuss topics of sexual assault, abuse and abortion and may not be suitable for all viewers.  Co-directed by Brandon Walker and […]

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Immersive Theater Takes to the Streets Amid the Pandemic

Immersive Theater Takes to the Streets Amid the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has made every industry look at how they interact with the public. So naturally performance art in New York City has taken some interesting twists. VOYEUR: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec is certainly one of those twists. It’s a pandemic-friendly theatrical walking tour. So just what does “pandemic-friendly” mean? Well, only eight tickets are sold for each performance. […]

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Add It To Your Queue: Award-Winning Fashion Documentary House of Cardin

Add It To Your Queue: Award-Winning Fashion Documentary House of Cardin

Is fashion designer and couturier Pierre Cardin a genius? That is certainly the question the new documentary, House of Cardin, seeks to examine. Directed by P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes, the film chronicles the extraordinary life of the world renowned designer and artist. With anecdotes told by Dionne Warwick, fashion writer Amber Butchar, Jenny Shimizu, Alice Cooper, Jean-Paul Gaultier, […]

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a Few New Spins

A Midsummer Night’s Dream with a Few New Spins

During the summer, New Yorkers love a good Shakespeare in the Park. It’s one of the city’s favorite traditions. Well, summer seems to be winding down, and unfortunately, COVID-19 is still here. So theater companies have had to get virtually creative. Now in their tenth season, The Seeing Place Theater put on one of the most enjoyable renditions of William […]

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“In These Uncertain Times” Brings Theater to Your Home in a Fun, Realistic Way

“In These Uncertain Times” Brings Theater to Your Home in a Fun, Realistic Way

As news of a novel, highly contagious coronavirus named COVID-19 started spreading throughout Europe in February, New Yorkers watched in horror. Then on March 1st, New York City reported its first case of COVID-19. As the world entered into a global pandemic, we started receiving announcements from museums and restaurants notifying us of temporary closures. Events were canceled. European countries […]

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American History Tellers Presents a Stonewall Podcast Series

American History Tellers Presents a Stonewall Podcast Series

June is Pride month in our country. Millions of people — gay, straight and everything in between — gather around the country to celebrate Pride. (Okay, not this year. This year, we’re celebrating while social distancing. But there’s still cause to celebrate.) But what exactly is Pride? Who started it? What does it mean? Why do we celebrate in June?  […]

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