Cultural Arts Articles
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NYC's Winter Museum Must-Sees
When it comes to culture, New York is hard to beat. From art to history to literature, the city’s institutions are packed with exhibits that gather together the treasures of the world. Check out these intriguing shows coming up for winter, 2017.
What to See at the Met Opera
The Metropolitan Opera was originally founded in 1883, and to this day it remains a vibrant home for many of the world’s most talented singers, designers, and conductors. The 2016-2017 season has quite the lineup of operas, ranging from Carmen to Tristan and Isolde. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed when trying to decide which show to get tickets for, you’re in luck. Rounded up below are our top five picks for the Met Opera’s winter-spring 2017 operas.
What to See at the Met Opera
The Metropolitan Opera was originally founded in 1883, and to this day it remains a vibrant home for many of the world’s most talented singers, designers, and conductors. The 2016-2017 season has quite the lineup of operas, ranging from Carmen to Tristan and Isolde. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed when trying to decide which show to get tickets for, you’re in luck. Rounded up below are our top five picks for the Met Opera’s winter-spring 2017 operas.
Indelible Marks: Tattooed New York at the New-York Historical Society
Tattoos are an intimate means of expressing one’s identity and experiences. First seen in North America in the early 1700s on Iriquois Indians, the popularity of tattoos in New York increased over the next three centuries, with artists establishing shops in the Bowery and Coney Island. The New-York Historical Society’s Tattooed New York chronicles the origins of tattoos from early Native American body art to being gradually embraced by sailors, women, and high society personalities, on through the city's current tattoo renaissance.
Indelible Marks: Tattooed New York at the New-York Historical Society
Tattoos are an intimate means of expressing one’s identity and experiences. First seen in North America in the early 1700s on Iriquois Indians, the popularity of tattoos in New York increased over the next three centuries, with artists establishing shops in the Bowery and Coney Island. The New-York Historical Society’s Tattooed New York chronicles the origins of tattoos from early Native American body art to being gradually embraced by sailors, women, and high society personalities, on through the city's current tattoo renaissance.
Spring Preview: Fashion Takes the Lead at the Museum of Arts and Design
The Museum of Arts and Design is promising a thrilling spring lineup of exhibitions that will focus in on the past, present, and future of fashion in 2017. You’re invited to see it all. If you find yourself in New York City between the months of March and August, be sure to stop by and check out any and all of these three engaging exhibits.
Spring Preview: Fashion Takes the Lead at the Museum of Arts and Design
The Museum of Arts and Design is promising a thrilling spring lineup of exhibitions that will focus in on the past, present, and future of fashion in 2017. You’re invited to see it all. If you find yourself in New York City between the months of March and August, be sure to stop by and check out any and all of these three engaging exhibits.
What to See at New York City Center
Since 1943, New York City Center has been a major venue for the performing arts offering music, theater and dance in midtown NYC. 2017 will be no exception to the exceptional programming, with a group of wonderful performers and performances coming up this winter and spring. Read on for our rundown of the best shows coming to City Center.
What to See at New York City Center
Since 1943, New York City Center has been a major venue for the performing arts offering music, theater and dance in midtown NYC. 2017 will be no exception to the exceptional programming, with a group of wonderful performers and performances coming up this winter and spring. Read on for our rundown of the best shows coming to City Center.
I'm Nobody! Who are you? The Life and Poetry of Emily Dickinson
Visitors to the Morgan Library and Museum can now get a rare insight into the life of one of literature’s most enigmatic poets: Emily Dickinson. The museum’s upcoming exhibition I’m Nobody! Who Are You? The Life and Poetry of Emily Dickinson, which opened January 20, is the the most ambition exhibition on the iconic poet to date.
I'm Nobody! Who are you? The Life and Poetry of Emily Dickinson
Visitors to the Morgan Library and Museum can now get a rare insight into the life of one of literature’s most enigmatic poets: Emily Dickinson. The museum’s upcoming exhibition I’m Nobody! Who Are You? The Life and Poetry of Emily Dickinson, which opened January 20, is the the most ambition exhibition on the iconic poet to date.
Richard Gilder Center: A Major Expansion for the Natural History Museum
Recently greenlit by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and Manhattan Community Board 7, The American Museum of Natural History is moving forward with plans for a $340 million expansion/reconfiguring that will include the creation of the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. The goal of a 2020 opening coincides with the Museum’s 150th anniversary. Fundraising efforts have already seen more than $277 million raised.
Richard Gilder Center: A Major Expansion for the Natural History Museum
Recently greenlit by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and Manhattan Community Board 7, The American Museum of Natural History is moving forward with plans for a $340 million expansion/reconfiguring that will include the creation of the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. The goal of a 2020 opening coincides with the Museum’s 150th anniversary. Fundraising efforts have already seen more than $277 million raised.
5 NYC Museums You Didn't Know About
Nothing against New York's major museums, but if you've "been there and done that" you may , you might be looking for what else NYC has to offer. Listed below are five museums in the city that we bet you didn’t know about. From The New York City Transit Museum to the Museum of Sex, these five museums will have you feeling like a local… and an educated one at that!
5 NYC Museums You Didn't Know About
Nothing against New York's major museums, but if you've "been there and done that" you may , you might be looking for what else NYC has to offer. Listed below are five museums in the city that we bet you didn’t know about. From The New York City Transit Museum to the Museum of Sex, these five museums will have you feeling like a local… and an educated one at that!
Perfect Harmony: NYC's Chorus Groups
Choral performances give each singer a way to participate in an activity that involves them artistically, builds community, and results in a musical product of great beauty. Choral singing is incredibly popular, and nowhere more so than in New York, where there are many opportunities to hear choral groups performing varied styles all year round.
Perfect Harmony: NYC's Chorus Groups
Choral performances give each singer a way to participate in an activity that involves them artistically, builds community, and results in a musical product of great beauty. Choral singing is incredibly popular, and nowhere more so than in New York, where there are many opportunities to hear choral groups performing varied styles all year round.
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The Met Opera’s Doors Are Now Open to the Public (Even If You Don’t Have a Ticket!)
The Metropolitan Opera House is one of New York City’s most beloved venues. Its magnificent architecture and design have made its façade as iconic as the renowned opera performances that take place within its walls.
The Met Opera’s Doors Are Now Open to the Public (Even If You Don’t Have a Ticket!)
The Metropolitan Opera House is one of New York City’s most beloved venues. Its magnificent architecture and design have made its façade as iconic as the renowned opera performances that take place within its walls.
Tea for Two (and More) with Sebastian Beckwith at the Guggenheim
In the late 1980s, when Sebastian Beckwith was a trekking guide in Bhutan and northern India, he fell in love with tea. Not long after, he and a few colleagues founded In Pursuit of Tea, a company developed to encourage knowledge of tea.
Tea for Two (and More) with Sebastian Beckwith at the Guggenheim
In the late 1980s, when Sebastian Beckwith was a trekking guide in Bhutan and northern India, he fell in love with tea. Not long after, he and a few colleagues founded In Pursuit of Tea, a company developed to encourage knowledge of tea.
What to See and Do at the China Institute This Winter
Winter makes for the perfect time to begin exploring NYC museums. With the dropping temperatures and snowy forecasts taking over the streets of the city, what better season is there to check out Manhattan’s greatest indoor treasures? Highlighted below are three of China Institute’s coolest events and exhibitions that will be coming into fruition this winter season, so if you’re looking for a place to start your museum-hopping during the months of January, February, and March, you needn’t look any further.
What to See and Do at the China Institute This Winter
Winter makes for the perfect time to begin exploring NYC museums. With the dropping temperatures and snowy forecasts taking over the streets of the city, what better season is there to check out Manhattan’s greatest indoor treasures? Highlighted below are three of China Institute’s coolest events and exhibitions that will be coming into fruition this winter season, so if you’re looking for a place to start your museum-hopping during the months of January, February, and March, you needn’t look any further.
Two New Exhibits Celebrate Muhammad Ali at N-YHS
Now on display at the New-York Historical Society are two revealing new exhibits—Muhammad Ali, LeRoy Neiman, and the Art of Boxing and "I Am The King of the World"—Photographs of Muhammad Ali by George Kalinsky. The complementary exhibits, one by a watercolor painter/sketch artist and one by a Madison Square Garden photographer, offer an intimate perspective of the heavyweight boxing champion's trailblazing career.
Two New Exhibits Celebrate Muhammad Ali at N-YHS
Now on display at the New-York Historical Society are two revealing new exhibits—Muhammad Ali, LeRoy Neiman, and the Art of Boxing and "I Am The King of the World"—Photographs of Muhammad Ali by George Kalinsky. The complementary exhibits, one by a watercolor painter/sketch artist and one by a Madison Square Garden photographer, offer an intimate perspective of the heavyweight boxing champion's trailblazing career.
