BY SCOTT STIFFLER | It’s fitting that one of the first world premiere commissions to inhabit newly minted Hudson Yards arts mecca The Shed mirrors that eight-level gallery, theater, and rehearsal venue’s versatility. Billed as a “kung fu musical,” Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise requires of its 20-member cast a mastery of combat skills, physical comedy, […]
Sunday, July 21: The Rubin Museum of Art Block Party | Discover the power of community, as you join thousands of other New Yorkers at this outdoor event featuring art and activities for all ages—inspired by, they note, “the Rubin’s yearlong exploration of the power that dwells within us and flows between us.” Art-making activities include […]
NOTE: At the end of this article, see an update. BY KRISTEN ANCILLOTTI | The July 10 meeting held by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was the first step in a 120-day public outreach effort to seek formal comments from elected officials in New York and New Jersey, the City […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | The queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race come and go at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, in all shapes and sizes and forms of presentation—from the intimate audience engagement of Raja to the reflective ballads of Scarlet Envy to the meticulously scripted comedy of BenDeLaCreme to the tour de force songbook of Ginger […]
One was torn by multiple sources of stimulation, visual and otherwise, when attending the We Party Pride Festival, which took place at Jacob Javits Center on Saturday, June 29. This year’s edition of producer Jake Resnicow’s stalwart Pride destination hit an all-time new world record for the “Largest Nightclub Pride Event,” and “Biggest Pride Charity Event […]
BY MAX BURBANK | It’s been about a week, and I still can’t figure it out. Because you know I love me some Fourth of July. I mean, it’s got two things I’m a total sucker for: Non-violent, brightly colored ordinance exploding in the sky, and the dramatic tension caused by the reverent celebration of […]
PHOTO ESSAY BY CHRISTIAN MILES: IN CHELSEA, AFTER THE NYC PRIDE MARCH OF JUNE 30, 2019 Chelsea Community News is made possible with the help of our awesome advertisers, and the support of our readers. If you like what you see, please consider taking part in our GoFundMe campaign (click here). To make a direct […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | While the last of the June 20 thunderstorms had passed through New York City by the start of the Chelsea Reform Democratic Club’s monthly community meeting at Hudson Guild’s Elliott Center, a downpour of passion continued to pound the Chelsea community. The night’s panel program, called NYCHA’s Fulton Housing Debate, brought together […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | It’s hard to stand by and watch NYCHA (NYC Housing Authority) and Mayor de Blasio carving Fulton Houses’ six acres and 11 buildings like a prime beef steer that used to hang on hooks in the Meatpacking District, just south of the housing complex. The city government bemoans that $168 million […]
BY KRISTEN ANCILLOTTI | The 22nd Annual Community Art Jam opened on June 13 with a reception held at the Hudson Guild Gallery (441 W. 26th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves.), where community artists of all experience levels will show their work through August 13. The line of artists to pick a number determining […]