Arts & Culture

Ballet Hispánico presents CARMEN.maquia at the Apollo

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Ballet Hispánico, the nation's premier Latino dance organization, returns to the Apollo on Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 2018 with CARMEN.maquia. A contemporary take on Bizet's beloved classic, the physically charged and sensual choreography fuses contemporary dance with Spanish paso doble and flamenco. Choreography by Gustavo Ramírez Sansano Music from Various

Salute to Vienna Concert in NYC

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The romantic Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert took place at Lincoln Center in New York City. This concert, inspired by the annual Viennese “Neujahrskonzert” celebrated 24 years in North America. It featured acclaimed European singers and dancers and a full orchestra. It brought back Vienna’s golden age with the

La Fanciulla del West at the Metropolitan Opera

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Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West premiered at the Metropolitan Opera in 1910. It is now back at the Met with several remaining performances on October 12, 17, 20, 23 and 27. The October 27 matinee performance will be transmitted live in HD in theaters around the world and will be

TEFAF, Fall 2018 returns to the Park Ave. Armory

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TEFAF New York Fall art and antiques show will focus on fine and decorative arts from antiquity to 1920. The Fair takes place at the Park Ave. Armory from October 27 - 31, 2018. The VIP opening will be on Friday, October 26, 2018. The show features 93 US and international exhibitors, including 10 new

The New Blue Jean Ball raises funds for the Hungry

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The Community FoodBank of New Jersey held its All New Blue Jean Ball on June 16 at the Central Railroad Terminal in Liberty State Park. The gala drew 465 guests, whose generous donations raised more than $1.1 million to benefit the FoodBank’s hunger relief efforts. The event was chaired by members

Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii, at the NYBG

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The New York Botanical Gardens pays homage to Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawaiian inspired art in a special exhibition through October 28, 2018. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory showcases the beauty and richness of Hawaii’s flora, featuring frangipani, bougainvillea, heliconia, hibiscus, bird-of-paradise, ginger, and many more tropical plants that inspired O’Keeffe. 15 of O’Keeffe’s

LanternAsia at the Norfolk Botanical Garden

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LanternAsia, a stunning exhibit of illuminated works was recently on display at the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Virginia. It was a stunningly beautiful  installation of magically lit pieces crafted from silk, steel and other eco-friendly materials. These mystical works were representative of Asian themes including folklore, architecture, nature and wildlife. One