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Celebrating Spring with Japanese Cherry Blossoms: A Brooklyn Tradition

Since 1982, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has celebrated Sakura Matsuri, a weekend festival showcasing both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.

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Daniel T. Allen  |  October 20, 2011 4:00 AM | 1 Comment
In the anniversary year of the Statue of Liberty, an exhibit examines the life of Emma Lazarus, the poet whose words are engraved in the statue's pedestal. VIDEO
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Sam Lewis  |  October 20, 2011 3:03 AM | Updated: March 1, 2012 12:38 PM | 17 Comments
Occupy protesters are calling on the Whitney Biennial to end its association with Sotheby's, the auction house that has locked out its art handlers since August.
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October 13, 2011 1:30 PM | Comments
Here's what to try at a Russian gourmet market in Brighton Beach.
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Seth Rudetsky  |  October 13, 2011 4:00 AM | 2 Comments
A career understudy shares his experiences -- some terrifying, some hilarious -- playing the keyboard in Broadway musicals.
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October 12, 2011 1:30 PM | 1 Comment
Luigi is a dance legend on the
performing arts scene.VIDEO
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Christina Knight for NYC ARTS  |  October 11, 2011 7:56 AM | Comments
The brand new SONiC (Sounds of a New Century) festival takes place at 11 venues in New York City, featuring 120 composers from four continents.VIDEO
Mixed Media Artist Scotto Mycklebust in his Chelsea Studio. Mycklebust is one of High Line Open Studios founders. Photo Courtesy of Kevin O'Hanlon
Bridget Leahy  |  October 11, 2011 4:00 AM | 1 Comment
High Line Open Studios gives the public unique access to artists' private studios in West Chelsea.
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October 10, 2011 1:30 PM | Comments
I sing in a gospel choir in the East Village.
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Daniel T. Allen  |  October 7, 2011 2:07 PM | Comments
A daylong powerhouse series of panels and talks exploring where blackness is heading and what it means today.
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October 7, 2011 1:30 PM | Comments
Missed McQueen at The Met? Let the Whitney introduce you to
Lyonel Feininger.
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