BY MICHAEL MUSTO | The Oscars are coming up on March 12th, but far more urgent are my annual Gaffies—the extremely non-prestigious awards for the absolute worst in entertainment. And they’re happening right now! In this very presentation (performed without a host, so no one gets hurt), I will cover some of 2022’s lousiest […]
BY TRAV S.D. | There is no adjective, certainly none in English anyway, to describe the emotions stirred up by Cabaret in Captivity: Songs and Sketches Written in Terezin, presented by Untitled Theater Company No. 61 (UTC61) as part of the National Jewish Theater Foundation’s Holocaust Theater Initiative. “Bittersweet” doesn’t cover it, for “bitter” won’t do […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | “I’d been wanting to explore the theme of ‘connection’ as a way to heal not just addiction, but any subjective experience of suffering,” said Chelsea resident Rob Grabow, of a motivating factor for creating the screenplay for The Year of the Dog. Grabow co-directed, executive produced, and plays a lead role—alongside […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | My mission as Mayor of New York City is to focus on the needs of working people. One of the best ways we can do that is to get money back in your pocket—money you have earned, money you need to support your family. Last year we went to […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | World-weary policy wonks with the need for speed will lavish their attention upon the first-Wednesday-of-the-Month, breakneck paced full board meeting of Manhattan Community Board 4 (CB4)–but detail-oriented deep divers will tell you the real action takes place at the eight monthly committee meetings, from which letters are generated, and from whose […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER, with Interviews by LETISIA ROMERO & translation/transcription by VICTOR LUNA | March 1 events seemed to mark an end to the search for a suitable location at which to construct a Dog Run capable of absorbing the pent-up energy of pooches from Penn South, Elliott-Chelsea (NYCHA) Houses, and other parts of West […]
In This Week’s “THIS WEEK IN & AROUND CHELSEA” West Side Community Fund Grant Applications Due March 10 / The Guides Association of New York City’s Ninth Annual GANYC Apple Awards / The Legacy of Former Colored School No. 4 / Rangoli Art Celebration / The West 400 Block Association’s St. Patrick’s Event / Community […]
In 2022, Keoni Movement Arts was one of 15 grantees whose worthy neighborhood initiatives earned them the recognition and support of the West Side Community Fund (WSCF), a consortium of leading companies based on the west side of Manhattan whose grant program supports efforts along the West Side of Chelsea, Hudson Yards, and Hell’s Kitchen. […]
Working hard to address the challenges of housing, health, and hunger, Midtown South Community Council (MSCC) recently received some help—and hope—of its own, in the form of a $7,500 grant given to further the organization’s goal of “building better neighborhoods and stronger relationships within the Midtown South community of Manhattan.” MSCC was one of 15 […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | A new Chelsea workshare, conference, and media “.Space” destination is using the occasion of its Grand Opening as a means to help you discover, appreciate, and purchase the work of Andra Gabrielle. A Trunk Show featuring the gifted custom clothier will be held from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, March 2, […]