NYC artists and residents, Jennifer Eolin & Wade Trefethen, are the duo behind NYC Vinyl Dreams. Their artwork celebrates the charm of New York City, both big and small. All of the art is their own photography (unless otherwise…
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Based on the success of the “Casablanca” screening on Nov. 17 UPCA will show another classic black and white film on Dec. 22: “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The 1947 film stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore and…
BY K.R.M. (@_KayeRenee) This isn’t my style, the secret I’m harboring My body’s unfaithful, my heart has been wandering. He’s like a steel ball suspended from a chain Not solid gold but the kind that hangs from a crane.…
The story transplants the classic holiday story to the streets of contemporary Washington Heights and mashes up all of UPCA’s influences. It starts with the original music penned by Tschaikovsky in 1892 and the story “The Nutcracker and the…
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BY Led Black (@Led_Black) That’s right people; I have the distinct honor of covering the 14th annual Latin Grammys. This is the biggest night of the year for Latin Music. Please follow me on Twitter and Instagram for all…
A Word From The People’s Theatre Project Why We’re Storming the Palace Hola! We’re People’s Theatre Project, a grassroots arts organization of artists, activists, educators, and community members of all ages in the Washington Heights neighborhood of northern Manhattan.…
“Andrea Arroyo’s exhibit marries the elegant historical venue with bright contemporary art. The female-centered works are placed amid the striking plaster garlands, cherubs, and marbleized columns of the restored Audubon Ballroom – the Thomas Lamb classic built in 1912…
Story by Robin Elisabeth Kilmer and Erik Cuello If you’re looking for film with flavor, you’re in luck this week. The Third Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (IPRHFF) kicks off this Wed., Nov. 13th at Mount Sinai…
Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Q. What is your name and where are you from? A. Ruth Rodriguez, “I am Dominican, isn’t everyone?”. Well my family is from Santiago de Los Caballeros, RD. Q. Born and raised?…