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Free Musical Celebration of Duke Ellington’s 118th Birthday on Saturday, April 29, 1 to 3 PM, at Duke Ellington Statue in NYC

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DUKE ELLINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS  (DECFA) TO CELEBRATE 118TH BIRTHDAY OF DUKE ELLINGTON WITH A FREE MUSICAL CELEBRATION ON APRIL 29, 2017 AT THE DUKE  ELLINGTON STATUE AT 110TH STREET AND FIFTH AVENUE FROM 1 TO 3 PM The Program, Titled  Ellington Swings in Harlem , Will Feature The Eli Yamin Orchestra , Jazz Vocalists Antoinette Montague and Marion Cowings, And Tony Waag and Members of His American Tap Dance Foundation The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts (DECFA) will celebrate the 118th birthday of Duke Ellington with a Free all-Ellington musical performance on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 1 to 3 PM which will be staged at the Duke Ellington statue that stands majestically at the corner of 110th Street and Fifth Avenue – the Gateway to Harlem, it was announced by noted … [Continue reading...]

DAVID TEMPLE CONCERT: “THE ROMANTIC SPIRIT” AT MIDTOWN ARTS VENUE. What a great classical concert, Good News loved it. Video

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Classical Guitarist David Temple Performs in Kingston Visit David's website here: http://www.davidtemple.com/ KINGSTON -- Guitarist and composer David Temple will perform at Midtown Kingston’s multi-arts venue, Cornell Street Studios, on Saturday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. This unique program entitled “The Romantic Spirit” will explore 200 years of great guitar music. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call (845) 594-4428 for advance sales, or email: info@cornellstreetstudios.com. Cornell Street Studios, 168 Cornell Street, Kingston, is located four (4) blocks north of Broadway on Cornell St., just south of Foxhall Ave. Highlighting works that connect with the listener on visceral level, “The Romantic Spirit” features the composers who, despite their immense … [Continue reading...]

The Apollo Theater Presents Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival

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Festival Highlights Include: A Tribute to Legendary Songstress and Activist Abbey Lincoln Starring Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, and Esperanza Spalding Under the Musical Direction of Terri Lyne Carrington WOW Teen Summit Featuring a talk by Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe – Presented in partnership with the PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature A Day of Free Panel Discussions, Interactive Workshops, and Performances Celebrating Empowerment & Activism Featuring Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas Women’s March Co-Chairs Carmen Perez & Tamika Mallory Friday May 4th – Sunday May 7th WHAT: Women of the World (WOW) Festival The Apollo Theater will gather artists, activists, … [Continue reading...]

Fantasy, Bubble Spectacle, ZengHao Solo Exhibition

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for Chinese, go to www.GoodNewsPlanet.com/fantasy-bubble-spectacle-zenghao-solo-exhibition/ Chinese contemporary artist Zeng Hao’s art has been following Postmodernism’s practice: appropriation, transposition, transformation. Like what is shown from his Door God series to Bubbles series, all his works have the characteristics of metaphors and symbolism. In his Door God images, Zeng mixed the cultural elements of the East and the West, presented the aesthetical spectacles under the background of global consumerism, which have the cultural implications of intertwining, host-guest-exchange, and even conflict of the Eastern and Western cultures. His Bubbles series since 2008 are mainly his own imaginations, which transform existing images by exaggeration, reconstruction, and … [Continue reading...]

Fantasy, Bubble Spectacle, ZengHao Solo Exhibition

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中国当代艺术家曾浩的主要艺术创作是沿着二十世纪末出现的后現代主义手法：嫁接、移位、改造图像，从《门神》系列到《泡泡》系列。它们都具有很强的隐喻性和象征性特点。 在门神图像中，曾浩把东西文化元素混搭，呈现在全球消费背景下的美学图景一一西方与东方交织、缠绕、互为主客、互为他者、甚至互为对撞的文化寓意。 而他2008开始的泡泡图像则以自创形象为主：通过或色彩方式或图形方式对现有图像的夸张、转换、重构、再生，并与现实场景结合形成一种社会生态的荒诞感一一生命被物化。 此时曾浩笔下的泡泡形象大多是粉色的，显然与欲有关。一方面它很炫：膨胀、光滑、华美。另一方面它容易碎，容易消亡。＂显微镜下，它更像病毒，欲望社会里的病毒＂(李晓峰)，千奇百态！ 烟波微茫呈幻象，大千世界乃何如。 曾浩擅长用平面多层涂抹技法表现出具有塑料或玉质感般的物象，随时提示着物象自身漂浮与欲望的文化表征：易碎、不确定与不安，即人类生存面对的精神困惑和焦虑。 曾浩近期作品中出现的泡影图像碎片化、色调多样化更加深了这种感受。也许，它们正是这个时代典型的视觉特征，也是曾浩作品的价值所在。 曾浩的艺术创作就是在不斷地超越自己，并区別于他人。 曾浩运用他的艺术观念揭示世界内在的本质，也是艺术家主观意志对客观世界的自觉和警惕。 曾浩先后学习于中国的四川美术学院、广州美术学院、首都师范大学美术学院，师从张晓刚、叶永青，郭润文、徐唯辛，尚扬、段正渠等老师，可以看出他受益良多。 三十年来他勤奋努力，坚持独立创作，作品多次参加国内外各种展览并获收藏。特别作为绘画＂泡泡＂的经典符号被业界广泛认知，走到今天成绩斐然。 著名当代艺术家曾浩先生这次漂洋过海来到美国纽约，出席他的个人作品纽约首展，让我们对这位优秀的艺术家充满尊敬和期待。衷心祝愿曾浩作品纽约首展完满成功！ 林颖明 4月8日2017年于纽约 … [Continue reading...]

Park Side Restaurant – Good News speaks to Tony the Founder about this outstanding restaurant that has received the 5 Star Diamond Award every year beginning in 1960. Great food and hospitality. This is an Italian Institution in the world

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An Italian Landmark in the heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will be sure to be back again and again for one the city's Best Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to detail served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your next function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. 107-01 Corona Avenue Corona, NY 11368 Phone: (718) 271 - 9274 or (718) 271- 9871 https://www.parksiderestaurantny.com/ https://www.stardiamondaward.com/ … [Continue reading...]

5 Innovators Received Annual GOtham Green Awards® Click Here for Video & Podcast

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Every year Gotham City Networking, Inc.® holds its annual GOtham Green Awards® recognizing companies, and individuals, for their contribution to advancing our world's progress toward a more sustainable existence. We aim to recognize initiatives that help everyday people save money and enable more comfortable environments to live and work in. This years’ winners are being recognized for their achievements in implementing various strategies to create products, buildings, and initiatives that advance the goal of greater sustainability. 1.The Queens Chamber of Commerce Energy Committee represented by Brett Swanson, manager of Committee Development of the Queens Chamber The Committee exists to educate local business owners and residents about energy supply challenges and opportunities … [Continue reading...]

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2017 HOST CITY WITH ALL-STAR GLOBAL CONCERT IS HAVANA, CUBA

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The sixth annual International Jazz Day, which will be celebrated worldwide on April 30, 2017 will culminate with an All-Star Global Concert presented at the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of Cuba, the Cuban Institute of Music and the Cuban National Commission for UNESCO. The concert will be live streamed on JazzDay.com and will feature an extraordinary array of artists from around the world paying tribute to the international art form of jazz. The musically vibrant and culturally rich city of Havana, Cuba, has been selected to serve as the 2017 Global Host City, presented each year on April 30th. In partnership with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, International Jazz Day highlights the power of jazz as a force for freedom and … [Continue reading...]

New York Indian Film Festival Kick-Off, Click Here for Video & Podcast

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New York Indian Film Festival Kick-Off Tuesday, April 18th 41 E 57th St. @ Madison Avenue, Suite 708 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. JOIN US AT Delhi Art Gallery Fuller Building RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY Highlights Include: * Final NYIFF 2017 schedule & trailer screenings * National award-winning films @ NYIFF 2017 * Meet the NYIFF 2017 jury members * Announce NYIFF 2017 award nominations * Reveal NYIFF 2017 industry panels ***One-on-one interviews with attending filmmakers, NYIFF staff and jury members will be made available after the presentation You love news from Jingo Media Our mailing address is: JINGO Media 317 W 74th St. Suite 1B New York, NY 10023 … [Continue reading...]

International Jazz Day – Onaje Allan Gumbs. & Friends – “Truth To Power ” concert – Aaron Davis Hall – City College – 4/28/17

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ONAJE ALLAN GUMBS w/special guest Poet/Author/Vocalist/Cultural Activist NANA CAMILLE YARBROUGH & OTHER GREAT JAZZ MUSICIANS CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY AARON DAVIS HALL - CITY COLLEGE FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 SHOWTIME: 7 P.M. "Truth To Power" is a declaration of our Blackness. It is also a declaration of our humanity. Through music, spoken word and song, a dynamic cultural experience will be presented on April 28th at Aaron Davis Hall on the campus of City College at 7PM at Convent Ave and 138th Street in Harlem, NY The evening will include musicians Onaje Allan Gumbs,V. Jeffrey Smith, Marcus Mclaurine, Vince Ector and Gary Fritz; vocalists, Mem Nahadr and Tulivu- Donna Cumberbatch;poets Whitney Asoul Pulliam and Luquan Graham(Luquantumleap Lab). Luquan incidentally … [Continue reading...]

Voracious Book Store in Larchmont, New York celebrates Womens’ Month with Great Books…Click Here for Video & Podcast

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Voracious Book Store in Larchmont, New York celebrates Womens Month with great books. www.thevoraciousreader.com … [Continue reading...]

Spring Newsletter…

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Spring Newsletter Oksana Tanasiv -Upcoming Shows- "The Ardor Of Spring" Caelum Gallery 508-526 W 26th Street 3rd Floor New York April 20, 5:30-9:30pm Art Show, Fashion Show, Jewelry Show SOLO ART SHOW "Art on Date with Fashion" - Galleries Presentations - Art Collections by Oksana Tanasiv are presented for collectors worldwide by Flat Space Art, London, UK on Artsy.com https://www.artsy.net/artist/oksana-tanasiv By C.Parker Gallery in Greenwich, CT, USA http://www.cparkergallery.com/index.php/user/artists?artist_name=Oksana+Tanasiv -Latest Interviews and Publications- "Favotell", London, UK February 2017 https://www.favotell.com/single-post/2017/01/26/Oksana-Tanasiv-x-Favotell-London "Voice of America", Washington,USA February … [Continue reading...]

Al Smith

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Al Smith is a gifted singer, songwriter, musician and content producer! As a performing artist he has been entertaining audiences around the globe with his own alternative brand of Country, Rock, Inspiration & Blues (coined “CRIB” for short). He gives an energetic performance which typically results with audiences rising to their feet chanting and singing along to his hi-octane soulful delivery. Al Smith has a heart for humanity, he works diligently performing at fund-raising events and concerts wherever he’s needed; helping organizations like North General Hospital and the Boriken Health Center build new and green facilities in Harlem New York; The New Orleans Rescue Mission feeding the homeless; ECOFEST promoting the environment; The Lee Perry Gross Agency; entertaining at health and … [Continue reading...]

Giuseppe Verdi’s “Jerusalem”

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We are delighted to announce that the prestigious 92Y will host a discussion with Anna Maria Meo, the Director General of Italy’s Festival Verdi and Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim, a New York Times classical music critic, to uncover the history of the rarely performed Verdi opera "Jerusalem" and to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming production which opens this year's Festival Verdi. Rediscovering Verdi’s “Jérusalem” Date: May 3, 2017 Time: 7pm Location: 92Y Address: 1395 Lexington Avenue. New York, NY 10128 Tickets: http://www.92y.org/event/rediscovering-verdi-s-jerusalem Phone: 212.415.5500 Giuseppe Verdi’s operas are among the most popular staged productions all over the world, but rarely is there an opportunity to experience his “Jérusalem”. Festival … [Continue reading...]

AMANDA HOLLEY “A beautiful young artist with a fantastic voice that sings great songs!” – Cuba Gooding, Jr.

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Music is in Amanda's blood. It has been said that she sang even before she could speak. Her voice could sometimes be heard from the rooftops of Newark, NJ where she would dwell for some months of her infancy with her musical mother & her guitar strumming father. From the age of two, the multi-ethnic (African American, Cherokee Indian, Italian, & Egyptian) Amanda Holley practically lived in the orchestra pit while her mother (graduate of Manhattan School of Music) would play some of the greatest musicals and symphonies ever written on her cello, her estranged father Gregory Holley was a songwriter who wrote for Sarah Vaughan. As a SINGER and songwriter, she has recently collaborated for her project with Dimitri Ehrlich (over 20Xs platinum), GoldenChyl (multiple-Grammy nominee), … [Continue reading...]

Perricone MD, Ultimate Hydration Starter Kit

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Introducing an intensely hydrating, luxuriously lightweight 3-piece starter regimen to help you go beyond radiance to achieve skin that looks and feels truly healthy. Powered by Hydrogen, the smallest molecule in the universe, H2 Energy Complex™ rapidly penetrates the surface layers of the skin with a boost of hydrating vitality so that your skin looks re-energized and radiant. … [Continue reading...]

Born in China – New York Premiere Now Available on EPK.TV

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Effective and effortless Electronic Press Kit management, giving you the power to store and instantly distribute your EPKs to over 30,000 media outlets and press. Please visit: https://www.epk.tv/ New York Premiere B-roll and Soundbites with filmmakers and special guests, including Dr. Jane Goodall, now available. Landmark Sunshine Cinema Saturday, April 08, 2017 New York, NY … [Continue reading...]

3rd Annual Ray Korona Song Night – Sat April 8 – PVC – Reminder

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Third Annual Ray Korona Song Night Saturday April 8, 8pm at the PEOPLES’ VOICE CAFE Community Church, 40 E 35th (near Park), NYC 10016 contribution $20 • subscribers $12 • no one turned away raykorona.com • peoplesvoicecafe.org flyer to share • facebook event to share “We need more Ray Korona songs!” We hear this a lot from people struggling to survive the Trump regime. It is ­striking how many of his songs are more relevant today than ever. “It’s Still the Sixties” for sure. Ray wrote songs about jobs, Social Security, health care, war and the nuclear brink, water, the environment, prisons, ­homelessness, women’s rights and more. Perhaps what we need most now from Ray’s music is his optimistic ­vision of the future. His songs encourage us and empower us to fight … [Continue reading...]