Trust

Zach Braff (Scrubs), Bobby Cannavale (Will & Grace), Sutton Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie), and Ari Graynor (The Sopranos) star in TRUST, a new play that explores the corrosive effect of power on relationships and the courage it takes to change them. This dark comedy is directed by Peter DuBois and written by Paul Weitz, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of About a Boy and director of American Pie. The show runs July 23–September 5 at Second Stage Theatre, 305 W. 43rd St. For tickets: www.2ST.com or .

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Shakespeare in the Park
Playing now through August 1, The Public Theater is pleased to present The Merchant of Venice and The Winter’s Tale in repertory at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Playing now through August 1, The Public Theater is pleased to present The Merchant of Venice and The Winter’s Tale in repertory at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. "The Merchant of Venice and The Winter's Tale are spectacularly delightful evenings. Both productions are accessible and comprehensible, florid and moving, and…sparely but gorgeously staged,” wrote Jesse Oxfeld in The New York Observer. Shakespeare in the Park is one of New York City's most beloved summer traditions. New York natives and visitors alike have been enjoying free Shakespeare in Central Park since performances began in 1954. Now 56 years after Joseph Papp first conceived the project, The Public Theater is proud to present Shakespeare in the Park 2010. Free tickets are distributed to the public each performance day at The Delacorte Theater and online through The Public’s Virtual Ticketing. Visit www.shakespeareinthepark.org for more information.

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Hot Pick Type: | Posted: July 15, 2010

Bronx Museum
On view until August 11th, The Bronx Museum presents two powerful Civil Rights exhibitions that speak to the history and legacy of the movement.  On view until August 11th, The Bronx Museum presents two powerful Civil Rights exhibitions that speak to the history and legacy of the movement.  The first exhibit, “Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1956-1968,” contains 150 vintage photographs depicting the violence of the time as well as glimpses of unity.  The second exhibit, “After 1968: Contemporary Artists and the Civil Rights Legacy,” includes work from seven African-American emerging artists and collectives, creating new work which examines the heritage of the Civil Rights Movement and its affect on the new generation. Both exhibitions are on loan from Atlanta’s High Museum of Art permanent collection, organized to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.

For more information, please visit http://bronxmuseum.org/.

Hot Pick Type: | Posted: May 27, 2010

The Chamber Music Society

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center celebrates 40 seasons!

For more information, please visit www.ChamberMusicSociety.org.

Hot Pick Type: Performance | Posted: May , 2010

Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center
Tuesday Matinees: Musicians from Ravinia’s Steans Institute
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 2:00 p.m.
Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center

Twice a winner of the ASCAP/Chamber Music America prize for Adventurous Programming, Merkin Hall, a division of the Kaufman Center, is located in the award-winning Goodman House at 129 West 67th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues.

Enjoy the performance in the newly renovated and award winning Hall and discover the wide range of events present by the Merkin Concert Hall including, New Sounds Live, Tuesday Matinees, and Broadway Close Up.

Contact the Box Office at to purchase tickets.
$15, $7.50 with student ID (must be purchased in person)

For more information, please visit www.kaufman-center.org/merkin-concert-hall.

Hot Pick Type: Performance | Posted: March 22, 2010

National Black Programming Consortium

Started in 1979, National Black Programming Consortium develops video projects focusing on contemporary black experiences. Welcoming the new media age, NBPC uses digital video and film to distribute unique stories.  Digital content is always available, ranging from the Masculinity Project, what it means to be a man today, to Free to Dance, which follows the roles of African American choreographers.

Visit  http://blackpublicmedia.org a part of NBPC, to view films, check recent news about film festivals, and other programs.

Questions? Contact NBPC at , or send an email to .

For more information, please visit www.nbpc.tv.

Hot Pick Type: Event | Posted: March 05, 2010

The Boomerang Theatre Company

In 1999, the Boomerang Theatre Company hit Off-Off Broadway with a mission to produce new, classic, and neglected plays. Now, Boomerang enters its twelfth season with First Flights, an annual festival of play readings.

First Flight readings run March 24–29 at ART/ NY, 520 8th Avenue, Third Floor, $5 suggested donation.

Questions? Contact the Boomerang Theatre Company at , or send an e-mail to .

For more information, please visit www.boomerangtheatre.org.

Hot Pick Type: Event | Posted: March 05, 2010

Arts Advocacy Day, February 24

Join NYS ARTS and hundreds of arts advocates for Arts Day 2010 on February 24 in Albany.  The arts contributes to the economy and vitality of the entire state, so let your voice be heard to protect and maintain our healthy arts communities.  

For more information, please visit www.nysarts.org .

Hot Pick Type: Event | Posted: January 28, 2010

Starting Artists “Creative Careers” Arts Intensive

A community arts center, Starting Artists, Inc. benefits under-served students in Brooklyn through training in the arts and entrepreneurship. Learn more about the "Creative Careers" Arts Intensive on February 16-18.

This Arts Intensive will have students trained by creative professionals and learn hands-on from arts educators to explore product design, graphic design, photography, marketing, and more. This three-day Intensive includes instruction with industry-standard computer design programs, access to all Starting Artists supplies including digital cameras, and a workshop with a leading creative professional.

For more information, please visit www.startingartists.org/programs .

Hot Pick Type: Event | Posted: January 14, 2010