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THE INAUGURAL BLUE JACKET FASHION SHOW AND DINNER

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benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation featured Carson Kressley, Bill Nye, Mario Cantone, Don Lemon, Victor Cruz Ian Mellencamp, Thom Browne, Joseph Abboud, John Varvatos and more ATTENDEES: Nicole Miller, Mario Cantone, Ian Mellencamp, Victor Cruz, Carson Kressley, Bill Nye, CC Sabathia, Richard Johnson, Alex Lundqvist, Don Lemon, Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Gustavo Moscoso, Omar Sharif Jr, Jack Griffo, Lee Tergesen, Maggie Norris, Melba Moore, Meredith Ostrom, Mary Snow, Ty Hunter, Charlii Sebunya, David Barranger, DJ Xavier, Alessandro Mele, Frederick Anderson, Valesca Guerrand Hermes, Larry Leeds and Jan Haber. WHAT: The inaugural Blue Jacket Fashion Show and Dinner was held Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Pier 59 Studios during New York Men’s Fashion Week. In partnership with … [Continue reading...]

100: THE APOLLO CELEBRATES ELLA

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Added to Apollo's Ella Fitzgerald Centennial Celebration A Blockbuster Concert Featuring a Distinguished Roster Of Performers Apollo Legend Ella Fitzgerald’s Centennial Birthday Featuring Patti Austin, Andra Day, Lizz Wright And Just Added Monica Mancini, Cassandra Wilson & Kevin Spacey Co-hosted by David Alan Grier and Patti Austin with the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra and a Special Performance by Howard University’s Vocal Ensemble Afro Blue Saturday, October 22nd, - 8 p.m. Harlem, NY, October 11, 2016 – This October, the Apollo Theater today announced some special additions to its lineup for 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella on Saturday, October 22nd at 8 p.m, a special concert celebrating the centennial of Apollo Legend and the Queen of Jazz, Ella … [Continue reading...]

2014 BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS, FINALIZES LINEUP

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Outdoor Performances Scheduled With Celebrate Brooklyn! and Central Park SummerStage Lineup Additions Include  Ornette Coleman Celebration with Special Guests, Jon Batiste and Stay Human, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble,  Buika, Marques Toliver, Chrisette Michele,  Lou Donaldson with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Fabrizio Sotti & Friends Salt-N-Pepa, Maxi Priest, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Willie Nile,  George Porter, Jr. and More Blue Note Entertainment Group is proud to announce lineup additions for the 2014 Blue Note Jazz Festival, scheduled to take place Sunday, June 1 throughMonday, June 30, with over 150 performances at more than 15 venues throughout New York City. Lineup additions include an outdoor Ornette Coleman Celebration with various special guests,Jon Batiste and Stay … [Continue reading...]

Dinner at Black & Blue Steak and Crab

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Dinner at Black & Blue Steak and Crab 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 421-8111 blackandbluesteakandcrab.com/ A “new” style of American steakhouse, a twist on the old classic. It’s not just about our great steaks at b&b, something we obsess about. What also sets us apart is our family owned fish & seafood company in St Petersburg Fla, where we are able to hand pick and ship the freshest gulf seafood available.  It touches no purveyors, and no middle-men on the way to you; from the boat to black & blue. … [Continue reading...]

Sami Gayle

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Sami Gayle has been a series regular on the CBS hit television drama "Blue Bloods," since 2010. In 2014 Sami appeared as the antagonist Mia Rinaldi in the Weinstein film "Vampire Academy" currently in theatrical release. Her other film credits include: "Noah" with Russell Crowe and Anthony Hopkins,"Hateship, Friendship" with Kristen Wiig (Toronto Film Festival Premiere,) "The Congress" with Robin Wright and Paul Giamatti (Cannes Film Festival Premiere,) Nicolas Cage's daughter in the action film "Stolen" and she was cast opposite Academy-Award winner Adrien Brody in the film "Detachment." Sami began her acting career as Baby June both in the Broadway and Off-Broadway production of "Gypsy" starring Patti LuPone. She appeared Off-Broadway in the plays "Oohrah!" at the Atlantic Theater … [Continue reading...]

FOURTH ANNUAL BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL 2014 LINEUP

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Over 150 Performances at More Than  15 Venues Throughout New York City   Aretha Franklin, Bobby McFerrin & Questlove, Michael McDonald,  Reggie Watts, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Michael Bolton, José James,  André Previn & Christian McBride, Ramsey Lewis With Philip Bailey,  Marcus Miller, Sérgio Mendes, Monty Alexander, Gato Barbieri, Danilo Pérez-John Patitucci-Brian Blade Trio, and More  With over 150 performances at more than 15 venues throughout New York City, the 2014 Blue Note Jazz Festival will be held Sunday, June 1 through Monday, June 30. Ticket information and a current schedule of events/locations is available on the official website, www.BlueNoteJazzFestival.com. Additional performances and venues for the Fourth Annual festival will be announced in the coming … [Continue reading...]

FINGER LAKES: I LOVE NEW YORK

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FINGER LAKES  ) I LOVE NEW YORK TRIP that Good News went from February 27-March 3.  We created great video from the tour and will be sharing it with you shortly.  Until then please take a look at all these wonderful locations in the FINGER LAKES REGION OF NEW YORK and visit them.  They are extremely hospitable and you will have a great time, as I did.  Paul      TPA CONTACT: Monroe County Claire Wysokowski Office: 585-279-8325   11:30am Tour Rochester Museum and Science Center 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 P: 585-271-4320 www.rmsc.org The Rochester Museum and Science Center, or RMSC, is a museum in Rochester, New York that features many hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and more. 12:30pm – 1:45pm Wegmans Super Store 3195 … [Continue reading...]

U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN RECOGNIZES 286 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS FOR 2013

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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today recognized 286 schools as the 2013 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in improving student academic achievement. Secretary Duncan made this year’s announcement live via the Department's USTREAM channel http://www.ustream.tv/channel/education-department, viewed by recognized principals, teachers, and students assembled across the country. The Department will honor 236 public and 50 private schools at a recognition ceremony on Nov. 18-19 in Washington, D.C. In its 31-year history, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed this coveted award on nearly 7,500 of America’s schools. “Excellence in education matters and we should honor the schools that are leading the … [Continue reading...]

Defibulators

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The DEFiBULATORs have emerged as one of the most engaging live acts from the thriving roots scene in Brooklyn, NY; melding bluegrass, rockabilly, classic country, and punk, into their own eclectic indie honky-tonk sound. www.thedefibulators.com "Roots-heavy, post-punk music that reinvents the conventions of country music with a CBGB's-meets-Grand Ole Opry feel." -Crawdaddy … [Continue reading...]

President Clinton Announces Program for the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

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Meeting will convene more than 1,000 global leaders September 23-25 in New York City to address the theme ‘Designing for Impact’ Featured participants include His Majesty King Juan Carlos I, Kingdom of Spain; Joyce Banda, president of the Republic of Malawi; Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, president of the Republic of Liberia; Salva Kiir Mayardit, president of the Republic of South Sudan; Porfirio Lobo Sosa, president of the Republic of Honduras; Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank Group; Hillary Rodham Clinton, secretary of state, U.S. Department of State; Rajiv Shah, administrator of United States Agency for International Development; Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder and chairperson of BRAC; Madeleine Albright, chair of the Albright Stonebridge Group; Walter A. Bell, chairman of the board at … [Continue reading...]