Frieze New York 2025 Present Exciting Art Experiences at The Shed
ewly commissioned works by internationally acclaimed artists around The Shed and the surrounding High Line area.
Remembering Pope Francis who died Monday at 88, the Day After Easter
Report by Brad Balfour When Pope Francis ended his day on Easter 2025, he might not have’ known it would be his last. But he was determined to make the day one where he mustered what energy he had to...
Rocker-turned-Writer Larry Kirwan Debuts His Latest Novel, “Rockin’ the Bronx” and Spurs ’80s Recollections
Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour What: Origin 1st Irish FestivalBook: “Rockin’ the Bronx”Who: Author Larry Kirwan’s Book Launch, Reading/performanceWhen: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, 7pmWhere: New York Irish Center1040 Jackson Ave.Long...
See Past, Present and Future Cars at New York International Auto Show 2025
Photos: Brad Balfour Preview by Brad Balfour New York International Auto ShowApril 18 – 27, 2025Jacob Javits Center429 11th AvenueNew York, NY 10001 The true sign that spring is here has arrived. The New York International Auto Show [NYIAS] graces...
Noted Choreographer Seán Curran Makes His Debut At NYU Skirball Center With The World Premiere of New Piece This Weekend
Photo: Travis Magee Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour Beginning with traditional Irish step dancing as a child in Boston, veteran choreographer Seán Curran’s career in the arts spans 40 years. As a boy in the Boston suburb of Belmont, Massachusett...
A Press Conference with Ryan Coogler and Key Cast Members of His Period Horror Film, “Sinners”
Film: SinnersDirector: Ryan CooglerCast: Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell, Li Jun Li, Jayme Lawson, Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Ellison, Omar Benson Miller, Lola Kirke While continuing with the “Creed” and “Black Panther” fran...
In “Being Maria,” Veteran Actor Matt Dillon Brings Marlon Brando Alive
Story by Brad Balfour Of all the features in Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendez-Vous with French Cinema (held March 6 – 16, 2025), “Being Maria” was the one that really piqued my interest. Freely adapted from Vanessa Schneider’s 2018 memoir...
Self Help Africa Holds its Broadway Inspired 10th Anniversary Live Concert
Monique ColemanPhoto: Brad Balfour Report by Brad Balfour What: 10th Annual Broadway for Self Help Africa ConcertWhen: Monday, March 24th 2025Who: Various PerformersWhere: The Green Room 42, 4th Floor570 10th Avenue in Yotel NYC Times Square Monday, March 24th...
Fmr Congress Person Carolyn Maloney Held Her St. Pat’s Preview Breakfast where She Launched Daughter Virginia’s City Council Campaign
day. So once again I was there on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 8-10 am, when Maloney held her Annual St. Patrick's Day Leadership Breakfast at Sojourn (421 W 7th Ave, Ste 901, New York, NY 10001) on the Upper East Side.
Origin Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Michael Mellamphy Discusses This Year’s 1st Irish Fest
Now in its 17th year, Origin 1st Irish is the annual edition of the only festival devoted to producing and presenting theatrical works of contemporary Irish playwrights from around the world. Taking place from April 1 to April 28 in three boroughs, Artistic Di...