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NYC Musicians, Poets, And Artists Gather To Pay Tribute To Basquiat At Green-Wood
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2023

Groundbreaking artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s enduring vision continues to have a profound impact on artists to this day, decades after his untimely death in 1988 at the age of 27. Despite his truncated life and career, each year, thousands of people visit his grave at The Green-Wood Cemetery, leaving behind tokens of devotion, gratitude, and celebration in the form of artwork, letters, and art supplies. 

FROM CANVAS TO STAGE: A TRIBUTE TO BASQUIAT is Coming to The Green-Wood Cemetery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023

Join in at The Green-Wood Cemetery for an extraordinary event, 'From Canvas to Stage: A Tribute to Basquiat,' featuring live performances by acclaimed musicians and poets against a backdrop of contemporary art inspired by the iconic Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Poetry Unplugged: Shock Value! Comes to The August Wilson African American Cultural Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022

Poetry Unplugged returns to the main stage of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAAC), 980 Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh, on Friday, January 20, 2023, 8:00 pm, with Shock Value!, a night featuring a daring and diverse group of critically-acclaimed spoken word artists including Danny Simmons, Jr. with bassist and Pittsburgh native Dwayne Dolphin, Malcolm Jamal Warner, poets Tira Yasmine and Taalam Acey and poet/DJ Rich Medina.

Christie's And City College Center For The Arts Join Forces For Benefit Auction
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022

Christie's will present its first collaborative exhibition and silent auction to benefit City College Center for the Arts entitled 100 YEARS OF HARLEM: Resonating Around the World. The exhibit celebrates Harlem as teacher and muse for diverse artists across time, with works by visual artists from Harlem and across the country.

Russell Simmons to Release New Book EAT TO LIVE: A POST PANDEMIC LIFESTYLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020

Mocha Media Inc. has launched its Publishing Division with the announcement of the upcoming book 'Eat to Live: A Post Pandemic Lifestyle' by four Time New York Times Best Selling Author, Russell Simmons, on sale December 22, 2020.

Ron Carter, Jenny Scheinman, Marika Hughes and More Come to Newport Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2019

Whether it's the boom of the double bass, the pulse of the cello or the soulful strains of the guitar, the Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Investment Managers has showcased the best and brightest artists on those instruments, from its inception to this year's edition.

Def Poetry Jam Reunion Coming To The Billie Holiday Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018

RestorationART at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation launches its 2018 - 2019 season with Def Poetry Jam Reunion, curated by Danny Simmons on Saturday, September 15, 2018 for two shows only at 3PM and 7PM at The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

New York Live Arts to Present SUPERUNKNOWN Cultural Panel
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2016

New York Live Arts presents SUPERUNKNOWN, an Open Spectrum forum featuring four esteemed arts leaders who have made lasting differences to New York's cultural identity and who know firsthand the necessity and risk of creating change.

Judith Sloan's YO MISS! Makes World Premiere at La MaMa Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2016

'YO MISS!' by Judith Sloan will make its world premiere at La MaMa from tonight, March 4, through March 13, 2016.

Judith Sloan's YO MISS! to Make World Premiere at La MaMa This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016

'YO MISS!' by Judith Sloan will make its world premiere at La MaMa from March 4 to 13, 2016.

Detroit Repertory Theatre to Hold Champagne Reception
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 4, 2015

The Detroit Repertory Theatre Gilda Snowden Gallery is proud to announce the 'Meet The Artist Champagne Reception' for Marvalisa Coley on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.