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The exhibit focuses on art in and about the Soviet Union just before the stagnant nation opened up to the rest of the world. There are over 50 works by 18 artists featured. Photo courtesy of SundayArts.
Mahalet Dejene  |  August 8, 2011 4:44 PM | Comments
A showcase of Soviet life in the '80s; a never before feature of a couple of surrealist artists; a crowd of opera performances and an Off-Broadway hit!VIDEO
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John Farley  |  July 29, 2011 6:00 AM | 1 Comment
If you were in New York City in the '60s, there's a good chance you'll remember the psychedelic light shows at the Fillmore East. Allow us to take you back...VIDEO
Shel Silverstein's "The Giving Tree."
Kira Cohen  |  July 28, 2011 1:59 PM | 5 Comments
On Saturday, performers will celebrate the poetry and music of Shel Silverstein at Shelebration! as part of Central Park's Summerstage.
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Bridget Leahy  |  July 27, 2011 4:40 PM | 3 Comments
Beloved opera tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform in Central Park this fall. Free tickets will be distributed at select locations beginning Aug. 4.
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Daniel T. Allen  |  July 21, 2011 3:20 PM | Comments
The Alloy Orchestra will perform an original live score to the 1927 classic films 'Metropolis' on Aug. 4 as part of the Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival.VIDEO
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Mahalet Dejene  |  July 19, 2011 6:00 AM | 2 Comments
In an effort to upgrade my New York City lifestyle, I got a job as a singing waitress on a river cruise. It's hot, exhausting -- and exhilarating.
Billy Bragg Photographer: Wiggy
John Farley  |  July 18, 2011 6:00 AM | Updated: July 27, 2011 12:30PM | 1 Comment
Billy Bragg is performing at Lincoln Center today -- stop by with an acoustic guitar at 4 p.m for a group warm up and a chance to perform your own material before the show. VIDEO
Billy Bragg will perform at Lincoln Center on July 27 for The Big Busk. Musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to play acoustic guitars on stage. Photo courtesy of Anthony Saint James..
John Farley  |  July 18, 2011 6:00 AM | Comments
On July 27, Lincoln Center and British singer-songwriter Billy Bragg will join forces to host The Big Busk, an interactive concert for musicians of all abilities.
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Kira Cohen  |  July 15, 2011 6:00 AM | 2 Comments
Big band jazz group the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra will close out Lincoln Center's annual Midsummer Night Swing series.
The Hot Sardines Photographer: Elizabeth Bougerol
Kira Cohen  |  July 14, 2011 6:00 AM | Comments
Step back a century in time on Jul. 14 for the penultimate event of Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing series.
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