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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...]

“Salon d’Ete & Musical Soiree” at the Permanent Mission of Hungary

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to the United Nations New York By Terri Hirsch Ambassador Katalin Bogyay, Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations in New York welcomed her guests to a Salon d’Ete & Musical Soiree. Katalin Bogyay was born in Szekesfehervah, Hungary. The former Hungarian resident of UNESCO General Conference (2011- 2013) and Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Hungary to UNESCO (2009-2014) was educated in Budapest, Hungary and London, U.K. She has also led a career of international television broadcaster, film producer and writer. Katalin Bogyay is an active promoter of music, a founding member of the Liszt Academy Network, based in London, and a board member of the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, the oldest Orchestra of Hungary, founded by Ferenc Erkel. Our evening started … [Continue reading...]

Katlean de Monchy

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Video Coming!! Pop superstar will.i.am has one. Michael Kors says he’s coming out with one. Apple is very soon going to finally start selling a long-awaited one. Everybody, it seems, in the world of fashion is talking about the same thing: Wearable gadgets. And what better time to talk about that, than during Fashion Week season in New York—and here to do that is fashion and lifestyle reporter Katlean de Monchy, who joins us in studio today. Good morning, Katlean! Katlean: good morning. Anchor: And you have your top five hot fashion technology trends this morning! Katlean: That’s right—fashion and technology are merging more and more and some of the new ideas that are coming out of that merger are really exciting. Anchor: Okay, let’s get right to it! Number … [Continue reading...]

World PEACE Orchestra…

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Actor Kevin Spacey to Introduce World Peace Orchestra Inaugural Youth “Play for Peace” Concert at Lincoln Center September 10th New York, NY • The World Peace Orchestra (WPO) (www.peaceorchestra.org/concert/) is bringing together more than 100 students from over 50 countries across the globe to perform in an inaugural classical music concert on September 10, 2013 at Lincoln Center. This sold-out event will be the only global youth orchestra that combines both classical and ethnic instruments. WPO is a nonprofit organization that brings together young musical talent from around the world in its first annual New York City concert to demonstrate how the unifying power of music can powerfully transcend social and cultural boundaries. A star-studded evening is planned at Lincoln Center … [Continue reading...]

THE JEWISH MUSEUM AND THE FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER PRESENT THE 23RD ANNUAL NEW YORK JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

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The Jewish Museum and The Film Society of Lincoln Center will present the 23rd annual New York Jewish Film Festival at the Film Society's Walter Reade Theater and Elinor Bunim Monroe Film Center, January 8-23, 2014.  The Festival's 49 features and shorts from ten countries provide a diverse global perspective on the Jewish experience. The festival opens on on January 8 with the U.S. premiere of Anne Weil and Phillip Kotlarski's "Friends from France".  Set in 1979 in the midst of the Cold War, a young French  couple slip into the underground of Odessa  "refuseniks" - Jews persecuted by the Soviet regime in order to help them in any way possible.  It is a meticulous recreation of the streets and landscapes of the Brezhnev era of oppression. "The Jewish Cardinal" by Ilan Duran Cohen, … [Continue reading...]

Cristiana Pegoraro, Pianist

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We are happy to announce that Cristiana Pegoraro will be giving a free concert this Sunday-Fathers Day on the plaza at Lincoln Center. 1 pm sharp!    Cristiana is performing in support of Sing For Hope, an organization that endeavors to support the arts in local communities in NYC and this event is sponsored by Chobani. You may have seen the magnificent 88 hand-painted pianos throughout NYC which will be displayed on the plaza. Cristiana will perform with other great artists including the cast of Once the Tony Award best show for 2012. See flyer attachment for more information including Cristiana's program of classical gems and her own compositions. Come join Cristiana and listen to a pianist unlike no other. We hope to see you there with fathers, friends and … [Continue reading...]

ECOFEST www.ecofest.org celebrates its 24th Anniversary this year.

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www.ecofest.org Launched as an environmental event where people would get information, get involved, find products, learn about services and be entertained by people who care about the environment, ECOFEST started as a visionary effort for a better world. 24 years later it is still going strong supporting environmental causes and issues. ECOFEST is a cultural and educational environmental festival, free to the public, that is organized and produced by the West Side Cultural Center in New York. In its 24 year track record, ECOFEST has developed an unequaled base of public and private sector support and is a mainstay on the New York City calendar of events, bringing thousands of people to the historic NY locations including Central Park, Lincoln Center, The Intrepid Air, Sea and Space … [Continue reading...]