By Nick Christophers “The most challenging part of acting is acquiring the role. It has become more flexible lately where the parts offered are listed “for any ethnicity” but it is still a challenge. In the past it was more specific. The reason for the change I would […]
by Nick Christophers It is no doubt that America is a place for any artist to feel free to express their talent. This is the case for Xu Han who left China to give herself the opportunity to share her artistic vision. Yet she did start her first […]
By Nick Christophers Artist, Zhiwei Pan has a distinct style that harks back to the earlier illustrations of such legends like Rubens and even Vallejo. Her focus on detail is evident with each piece she produces. She was educated in her native China at the East Normal University […]
By Nick Christophers Nick: You have done everything from acting for TV, film, stage and stand-up. Which one is your favorite medium to work with? Despina: I’m a theatre actress. I began my career in classical theatre, and I believe the stage is a strong basis and non-stop […]
By Nick Christophers There are so many comic cons lately it is hard to keep track sometimes. There are the big ones like NYCC at the Jacob Javits Center and Cradle Con. But the smaller ones have begun to move in and make some noise. On July 25 […]
By Nick Christophers If you want to delve deep into underground New York, look no further than ELLIS studio/gallery in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn. Owner/artist David Craig Ellis is an interesting character who has been to hell and back somehow still survives. They say creative types can […]
By Nick Christophers It comes as no surprise that singer/writer/activist Princess Long Long has managed again to bridge the gap between nations. Her performances have been praised by nobility from Europe to Asia, from her being an honorable guest at the Crown Prince of Italy’s costume party to […]
By Nick Christophers Bria Lee is what you would call an untapped source of talent. Her superb vocal range and expertise on the piano is something to behold. Only recently she graced the stage at the famous Knitting Factory where she offered the packed club a taste of […]
Swiss Cities Immaculate might be the perfect way to describe cities in Switzerland. I was hard-pressed to find so much as a stray wrapper as I walked around and explored. Transportation within and between cities is also a thing of (Swiss) precision. The trains are on-time, run consistently […]
There are plenty of direct flights and deals from New York City area airports to Switzerland. With a flight time of just under 8 hours outbound, Switzerland should be a consideration for your next trip. On a recent adventure to the country, I was able to visit 4 […]
