Preview: They Call Me Arethusa

This spokenwordstyle docudrama exposes the devastation laid by intimate partner violence through the voices of modern women and their mythological sisters – Arethusa Speaks website.

New York Actor Climbing the Entertainment Ladder

“I said to myself, if I can get in to read for David Chase, that I would try something different at the audition, take a risk, and I did in the room. I always heard the horror stories that actors would read for the show like 12 times, and would not book a role. I got the first call, the audition, and impressed David Chase, granted it was only one episode. But it was great to work with the show and director Mike Figgis (“Leaving Las Vegas”). “The Sopranos” actually got me my SAG card, so it’s something special.”

A Healthy Obsession With Kale

By Seth Fera-Schanes I have noticed a rise in kale related conversations over the past few years.  This hardy green isn’t new to the market but has found its way into menus across the city. A standout feature of kale is its versatility.  The preparation range spans from […]

Mehla Atelier: Eco-Chic

Everyone has a favorite neighborhood or business in the city to find gifts for friends and family.  One of my favorite places is the Artists and Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  The space is filled with local artisans selling hand-made items from cell phone cases and unique screen printed […]

Awake My Soul: The Move of a Lifetime

By Katie Donovan New York City: The city that never sleeps; the city where dreams are born, bred, and branded. While many people may grow up dreaming of moving away or chasing their dreams, they don’t always act on it. The impulse to flee and seek the unknown […]

Profile: Award-Winning Cartoonist & Musician

By Denise Oliveira It took patience, music and Twitter to launch artist-author-musician Alan Robert’s career as an award-winning comic book creator. “I was about to self-publish in 2009 when a comic book writer I really admire noticed me on Twitter and that led to a contract with IDW,” […]

Fitness Groups – Which to Choose and How to Be Picky

By Leyla Shamayeva You’re finally ready to get in shape, but the last thing you want to do is hit the gym by yourself, in the middle of winter. Who can blame you? Experts agree that there are multiple benefits to working out with a partner, extra accountability […]

Museum Meals: Come for the Food, Stay for the Art

By Elissa Gilbert Most museum dining is more serviceable than noteworthy; there are few places where you’d pay the admission fee just to try the restaurant. But there are some museums with restaurants you can access without paying the admission that are well worth visiting. 1. Don’t hesitate […]

Multi-Faceted Entertainment Company Delivers Prime NY Destinations

By Nick Christophers New York City has always been a key location for those in search of A-list entertainment. From film to music to live theater, it’s an American Mecca for artists looking to expand their craft and cement themselves amongst the New York City scene. However, no […]

Picturing Harlem

By Seth Fera-Schanes An afternoon with your camera in Harlem is a great way to get to know the neighborhood.  As with most parts of New York City, the neighborhood is subdivided even further into West, East, Central (and I recently heard North and South but I am […]