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Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East plays Bryant Park, NYC – August 15

Austin Tang — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:21:34 +0000

https://www.sunnyjain.com/

Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East – Bryant Park, NYC

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

https://bryantpark.org/calendar/event/WMI

Playing a free show at the lovely Bryant Park in NYC on August 15th. Celebrating South Asian diaspora sounds and honoring the independence of India and Pakistan.

Ben Parag – vocals, Shubh Saran – guitar, Alison Shearer – saxophone/flute, Almog Sharvit – bass, Sunny Jain – drums/dhol, Ishita Mili – dancer, Hanna Gosztyla – dancer.

Hope to see you out there. Community, gatherings and love.

PHOTO by Melissa X DeAun

WILD WILD EAST

AUG 15 – New York, NY, Bryant Park

NOV 8 – Denver, CO, Newman Center for the Performing Arts

NOV 20 – Urbana, IL, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

JAN 18, 2026 – San Diego, CA, La Jolla Music Society

JAN 23, 2026 – Burlington, VT, Flynn Center For the Performing Arts

FEB 5, 2026 – Lexington, VA, Washington and Lee University

FEB 18, 2026 – Portland, ME, State Theatre, Portland, Maine

RED BARAAT

AUG 23 – Easthampton, MA, Arcadia Folk Festival

SEPT 18 – San Francisco, CA, Presidio Theater

SEPT 20-21 – Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University

OCT 10 – South Orange, NJ, SOPAC

OCT 24 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

NOV 1 – Germantown, MD, BlackRock Center for the Arts

LOVE FORCE

APR 16, 2026 – Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College

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Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in the helicopter crash

Austin Tang — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:50:09 +0000

Welcome to a somber Monday in sports. By now, you’ve heard that Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in the crash as they were reportedly on their way to participate in travel basketball when the helicopter went down.
Kobe was 41 years old.
Here’s what we know right now:
The crash happened just before 10 a.m.
Nine confirmed deaths and no survivors
A brush fire caused by the crash prevented first responders from immediately getting to the site
An investigation of the crash is ongoing
Kobe was unquestionably one of the best players and biggest icons that the NBA has ever seen. He was also a complicated person who had a past that included a troubling allegation of sexual assault in 2003 (criminal charges were never filed and a civil case was settled out of court).
But regardless of your feelings toward Bryant, the fact remains that Sunday was one of the most tragic days that the sports world has seen in quite some time.
It’s a day that I’ll remember — at least in small, painful snippets — for a long time. I feel as though I’m always going to remember exactly where I was when I slid open the lock on my phone to find out that Kobe had died. I feel like I’m always going to remember how difficult that was to believe. And, most unfortunately, I feel like I’m always going to remember how much sadder the story got as the day(s) went on.
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What you need to know
1. Remembering Kobe
For a little while after the news broke, there was a sort of numbness. Kobe was a basketball legend, but he also had a larger-than-life persona. He seemed immortal, and it felt like he was going to be around basketball for a long, long time to come. It felt like an incredible second act was inevitable, partly because Kobe would refuse to accept anything less.

The emotional weight really started to set in once the tributes and the remembrances started pouring in. There was never really a doubt, but Bryant’s enormous impact became evident as figures in the sports world and beyond expressed their grief over the loss.
“I loved Kobe — he was like a little brother to me. We used to talk often, and I will miss those conversations very much. He was a fierce competitor, one of the greats of the game and a creative force.” -Michael Jordan
“This is hitting me really hard. I will always remember coming home after games so I could watch you dominate in the fourth quarter! You inspired so many around the world, including me.” -Dirk Nowitzki
“Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents.” -Barack Obama
“People don’t know this, but he was my secret coach. He pushed me and motivated me, especially toward the end of my career when I needed him most.” – Alex Rodriguez
Kobe’s passing seemed to hit especially hard for those in the Lakers organization, where he spent his entire 20-year NBA career.
“I love him, his family and what he stood for on the court and off the court… the game of basketball & our city will never be the same without Kobe.” -Magic Johnson
“Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete.” -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
“Kobe was so much more than an athlete, he was a family man. That was what we had most in common. I would hug his children like they were my own and he would embrace my kids like they were his.” -Shaquille O’Neal
Between the emotional messages and the photos/videos shared — especially those with both Kobe and Gianna — it was a really, really sad and painful day to get through.
2. Other tributes to Bryant’s legacy
Sunday’s tributes to Kobe went beyond just messages on Twitter. No matter where you turned your attention, Bryant’s presence was felt. There were a number of other ways that the basketball icon was remembered after his passing.

Lakers fans started a memorial outside of Staples Center on Sunday afternoon
Trae Young ditched his usual No. 11 and wore a No. 8 jersey to begin Sunday’s Hawks game
Several NBA teams voluntarily took 24-second shot clock violations and eight-second backcourt violations as a way to honor Bryant’s jersey numbers
NFL players delivered tributes to Bryant during Sunday’s Pro Bowl, including celebrations mimicking his trademark shooting form
Multiple artists, including Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men, paid tribute to Kobe at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards
Our NBA columnist Bill Reiter penned a pretty moving piece that reflects on Kobe’s legacy not only as a dominant basketball player but, more importantly, as a loving father to Gianna and his three surviving daughters:
“Kobe Bryant was a changed man, as we all are, in the love he had for his children,” wrote Reiter. “It added to the complications and the nuances that made him — and make him, still — the most beloved sports figure in Los Angeles history. It adds to the heartache and horror of what has happened.
“To say Kobe Bryant is just a single thing is to miss the 50 others that shaped him. He was all of them — the father, the husband, the star, all the complications and warts and greatness wrapped together. But fatherhood framed something about him that, while probably always there, cast his greatness and impact into a different, deeper light.”
3. Loss beyond Kobe
While we all grieve the loss of one of the NBA’s most iconic superstars, it’s important to remember that he was just one of nine people to perish on Sunday. The loss of Gianna Bryant, 13, with all of her potential and promise, is also gut-wrenching. We’ll never know the athlete and person she could have grown into, or the future generations of girls she could have inspired.
And then there’s Vanessa Bryant, who isn’t among the deceased but simultaneously becomes a widow, a grieving mother to a young child and a lone parent to three others. And those three girls simultaneously lose a father and a sister. It’s just absolutely brutal. There’s no other way to put it.

But the Bryant family isn’t the only one coping with loss following the crash, and we should all make sure to take time to think of each and every one of the nine victims, as well as those close to them.
John Altobelli, the head baseball coach at junior college powerhouse Orange Coast College, was also on board with his wife, Keri, and their daughter, Alyssa.
Girls’ basketball coach Christina Mauser died in the crash as well
Three other victims have yet to be identified
Chief medical examiner said the official identifications could take days
Aaron Judge, Scott Kingery, Michael Lorenzen and Jeff McNeil are among the current MLB players who played under Altobelli when he managed the Brewster Whitecaps in the Cape Cod League from 2012-2014. On Sunday, McNeil credited Altobelli as one of the biggest reasons he’s still playing professional baseball.
“Tough to hear the news of coach Altobelli,” tweeted McNeil. “One of my favorite coaches I have ever played for and one of the main reasons I got a chance to play professional baseball. Both the baseball and basketball world lost a great one today.”

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Anna Kulinova

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:49:03 +0000

Join us for our Annual Holiday Celebration & 2018 Issue Launch Party!!

Date: Friday, December 21, 2018

Place: Celon Lounge

40 West 40th Street (inside the Bryant Hotel)

Time: 7PM – 11PM

No Cover

Featuring Saima Jewelry

For more information:

email: talentinmotion@mindspring.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/talentinmotion/

web: www.timmag.com

40 West 40th Street

New York, NY 10001

phone: (212)642-2257

web: www.celonlounge.com

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Thought for the Day…

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:29:08 +0000

“We do not have Control over what happens to us in life, but we do have control over, how we chose to respond.” – Bryant McGill

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Shakespeare’s The Tempest A Production by THE DRILLING COMPANY in Bryant Park with new music by NATALIE SMITH and arrangements by MICHAEL CHORNEY (of Hadestown)

admin — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:12:45 +0000

The Drilling Company in Bryant Park
Three Weeks of Performances:
Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 at 7pm
Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2 at 7pm
Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 at 7pm

All Shows FREE – No Lines and No Tickets
Sponsored by TNT’s Will

When providence and sorcery land a treacherous brother and a king on an enchanted island, the exiled Duke Prospero and his daughter Miranda get a second chance to reclaim their rightful status. In this production of Shakespeare’s beloved farewell to the stage, righteous anger gives way to love and forgiveness. This free run of shows will be set in the famed Bryant Park, easily accessible via public transportation and located in the heart of Manhattan. Take a break from the everyday to see the magic of Shakespeare in the park with no lines, no waiting and plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the performance from veteran Shakespearean acting company The Drilling Company, long known for their Shakespeare in the Parking Lot performances.

Lukas Raphael, long-time member of The Drilling Company and veteran of the Bryant Park Stage, marks his directing debut for Bryant Park Shakespeare. This Tempest will feature newly composed music by singer/songwriter/actress Natalie Smith (who will also be playing the part of Ariel), arranged by award-winning composer Michael Chorney (of the musical Hadestown), with costume design by Sofia Piccolo.
Broadway’s Roger Rathburn (from the Tony-nominated No No Nanette), who will play the witty and powerful Prospero, is surrounded by a sterling retinue of Drilling Company veterans: Jarrod Bates and Andrew Gombas play the roles of the comedic Trinculo and Stephano, while Mary Linehan and Wesley Zurick delight as the Lovers, Miranda and Ferdinand. Eric Paterani (Caliban), Jack Sochet (Alonso), Michael Bernstein (Antonio), Bryce Dutton (Sebastian), Bob Acaro (Gonzalo) and Zac Guttman (Adrian) round out the cast.

ACTIVELY SEEKING PREVIEW AND REVIEW COVERAGE

For reserved front-row press seating, actor/composer/director interviews, photos and video from past performances or more information about Bryant Park Presents; please contact John@GreenHousePublicity.com

About Bryant Park Corporation

Bryant Park Corporation (BPC), a private not-for-profit company, was founded in 1980 to renovate, finance and operate Bryant Park in New York City. BPC is funded by income from events, concessions and corporate sponsors, as well as an assessment on neighboring properties, and does not accept government or philanthropic monies. In addition to providing security and sanitation services and tending the park’s lush lawn and seasonal garden displays, BPC provides public amenities and activities, including movable chairs and tables, cafe umbrellas, restaurants, food kiosks, world-class restrooms, and a wide range of free events throughout the year. The Midtown Manhattan park is visited by more than six million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world. BPC’s website, bryantpark.org, is available for more detailed information and a schedule of upcoming events.

About Drilling Company Theatrical Productions

Drilling Company Theatrical Productions has produced Shakespeare plays and new plays for over two decades. Drilling Company Shakespeare is a highly anticipated annual summer institution that includes Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, now entering its 23rd season on the Lower East Side, and for the last four years, partnering with Bryant Park, where over 35,000 people have attended its productions. The company has been featured in media publications including The New York Times, CBS, MSNBC, The London Times, Huffington Post, and many others, and is the second largest producer for free Shakespeare in New York City. Originally dedicated to the development and production of new works by emerging American playwrights, the Company has commissioned and produced over a dozen world premieres, notably the original production of C. Denby Swanson’s Off Broadway hit The Norwegians, and in 2018 is producing Brian Dykstra’s Education at 59E59 Theaters.

About TNT’s Will

TNT’s Will is the 2017 season sponsor of Bryant Park Presents Shakespeare. The new television series portrays a contemporary version of Shakespeare’s life, played to a modern soundtrack that exposes all his recklessness, lustful temptations and brilliance. Check out the television premiere of the series July 10 on TNT.

Follow Bryant Park

Website: http://www.bryantpark.org/
Twitter: @BryantParkNYC
Instagram:@BryantParkNYC
Hashtag: #BryantPark
Facebook: facebook.com/BryantParkNYC

Location and Directions:
Bryant Park is situated behind the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Take the B, D, F, or M train to 42nd Street/Bryant Park; or, take the 7 train to 5th Avenue.

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Dave Bryant

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 20:46:24 +0000

Dave shares his family adventurers on Mount Bryant, Jasper, Canada, which is named after his Great Grandfather.
Mount Bryant (Jasper)
2621m (8600ft.)
Located in the Upper Fiddle Creek Valley southeast of Poachers Creek. Nikanassin Range, Jasper Park, Alberta Major headwater Athabasca River.
Latitude 53; 01; 00 Longitude 117; 34; 40, Topo map 83F/04
Named in 1960. Bryant, Frank (Frank Bryant was a warden in Jasper National Park, Chief Warden of Waterton National Park, and superintendent of Kootenay National Park.) Official name.

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Change Your Clock Change Your Battery- Help Save a Life

admin — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 21:11:27 +0000

The International Association of Fire Chiefs and Energizer
Share a Life-Saving Reminder and Provide
Fire Safety Tips to Better Communities

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 3rd, and marks the 26th year of the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program, created by Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), which reminds people to check, change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors during the fall time change. This message is simple and the habit can be lifesaving. Overall, almost 66 percent of home fire deaths in the U.S. occur in homes without working smoke alarms.

This fall, remember to check and change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, create, plan and practice a home escape plan and remind all of your friends and family to do the same!

Below are some simple home fire safety tips:

• Practice smoke alarm maintenance for a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths.
• A simple reminder from Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs: when you change your clocks, check and change the batteries in your smoke alarms. This can help save lives.
• Test your smoke alarms monthly to make sure they are working.
• Have at least one working smoke alarm on each level of your home.
• Plan, discuss and practice a home escape route with your family in case of a fire.
• Do not rely on your sense of smell to alert you to the danger of being trapped during a fire.
• Do not ignore the chirping sound your smoke alarm makes when maintenance is required.
• Keep fire-starting materials away from children, including lighters, matches, cigarettes, cigars and pipes.
• Use flashlights rather than candles to light your home during power outages.
• Portable space heaters need a three-foot clearance from anything that can burn and should be turned off when leaving your room or home. Carbon monoxide is sometimes called the “the silent killer.” It is colorless, odorless and tasteless.

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