BY KRISTEN ANCILLOTTI | A familiar sight on W. 21st St. is about to change, at least for the time being. The 80-foot mural on the side of PS11 (320 W. 21st St. btw. 8th & 9th Aves.), entitled GIANT, must come down, as exterior construction commences at the school. While the construction is needed, […]
PHOTO ESSAY & INTRODUCTORY TEXT BY CHRISTIAN MILES | On Monday, July 15, at approximately 5pm, members of Rise and Resist (“a direct action group committed to opposing, disrupting, and defeating any government act that threatens democracy, equality, and our civil liberties”) blockaded the intersection box of 42nd St. and 5th Ave. with orange safety […]
He’s toured the West Coast and London with Native New Yorker—but for Charles Busch, there’s no place like home, and no better way to chart his personal and professional journey than by revealing himself through the works of Michel Legrand, Stephen Sondheim, Rupert Holmes and others, who give the show its distinct notes of celebration […]
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 […]