Peter Walker News

Dance Against Cancer raised more than $200,000 for the American Cancer Society on Monday, May 5, 2014. Proceeds from the evening will benefit research initiatives and patient and family service programs. More than 500 guests attended the fourth annual Dance Against Cancer. VIP guests enjoyed cocktails, preferred seating, and a gift bag in addition to the performance and post-event reception. The performance featured new work by Brian Reeder created for American Ballet Theatre's Isabella Boylston with New York City Ballet's Chase Finlay and Amar Ramasar, Paul Taylor Dance Company in its first appearance at the benefit, Charles 'Lil Buck' Riley performed with students from National Dance Institute, and included the NYC premiere of Justin Peck's Sea Change. Scroll down for photos from the performances!

Now, to celebrate today's (November 26) release of Walker's lost studio session from 1970, and his first solo guitar record with vocals, 'Has Anybody Seen Our Freedoms?', on Delmore Recording Society, he is proud to announce that he will be making his first NYC area live performance in seven years (and only show this year) on 12/18 at Union Pool in Brooklyn.

Now, to celebrate today's (November 26) release of Walker's lost studio session from 1970, and his first solo guitar record with vocals, 'Has Anybody Seen Our Freedoms?', on Delmore Recording Society, he is proud to announce that he will be making his first NYC area live performance in seven years (and only show this year) on 12/18 at Union Pool in Brooklyn.

Peter Walker is an American original, as eclectic and enigmatic as the songs he writes.

Peter Walker is an American original, as eclectic and enigmatic as the songs he writes.

This gem from Nicholas Collett has now been played many, many times, in many, many locations and, it is safe to say, will continue to be played for a long time to come. It is pure gold.

There's a lot 'two' know, when it comes to GMT's two-week International Theatre Series: The inaugural International Theatre Series opens, at The Forge, in Marryatville High School, today. Although there are 5 different shows - BOND! An Unauthorised Parody; Crusoe; Nelson - The Sailor's Story; Spitfire:Solo and The Six-Sided Man - there are only two actors.

There's a lot 'two' know, when it comes to GMT's two-week International Theatre Series: There are only two weeks until the inaugural International Theatre Series opens, at The Forge, in Marryatville High School. Although there are 5 different shows - BOND! An Unauthorised Parody; Crusoe; Nelson - The Sailor's Story; Spitfire:Solo and The Six-Sided Man - there are only two actors.

In recognition of their leadership in revitalizing Lower Manhattan and laying the foundation for a new Downtown, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) will present Kevin Burke and Con Edison, Robert R. Douglass and the Alliance for Downtown New York, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum architecture and engineering team with Liberty Awards at its annual gala, The Downtown Dinner, at Cipriani Wall Street, today, April 23.

In recognition of their leadership in revitalizing Lower Manhattan and laying the foundation for a new Downtown, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) will present Kevin Burke and Con Edison, Robert R. Douglass and the Alliance for Downtown New York, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum architecture and engineering team with Liberty Awards at its annual gala, The Downtown Dinner, at Cipriani Wall Street on April 23.

New York's first museum, the New-York Historical Society, was born in the aftermath of revolutions-in America, France and Haiti-that reverberated like rolling thunder back and forth across the Atlantic, with consequences that are still felt today.

The New York Historical Society has announced its exhibitions through March 2012, including REVOLUTION! THE ATLANTIC WORLD REBORN and more.

New York's first museum, the New-York Historical Society, was born in the aftermath of revolutions-in America, France and Haiti-that reverberated like rolling thunder back and forth across the Atlantic, with consequences that are still felt today.

Ivoryton will host an incredible family event on December 3rd from 5pm to 8pm.

Ivoryton will host an incredible family event on December 3rd from 5pm to 8pm.

One month after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the New-York Historical Society committed its resources to a new initiative called, History Responds, with exhibitions, public events and educational initiatives. Since then, the Society has presented 17 special exhibitions relating to the attacks, 20 public programs, five community meetings, numerous school and teacher programs and, when the Society's newly-renovated headquarters reopens on November 11, 2011, a permanent installation of photographs and other materials donated by survivors, witnesses, and rescuers.

On Saturday, May 21st, the Ivoryton Playhouse celebrated its 100th birthday. Though it had rained for 5 days straight, the skies cleared, the sun came out and the evening was glorious.