Actress and Author Amy Wilson uses humor to give the eternal helper the confidence to say “no” in her new book of essays, “Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser” which is due out in early Jan. ( Photo: Jennifer Lee Photography) Author/Actress Amy Wilson Tells Perpetual “People Pleasers” It’s OK to say “No” Sometimes “I’d tell myself, ‘You got this, Mama!’ even when I most certainly did not.” So says Amy Wilson—published author, Webby-honored... City Arts 17 Dec 2024 | 01:13
Lydia Johnson (left) watches as Maria Culbreath and Elise Boikess perform in the world premiere of Legacy, set to the minimalist arrangement of Terry Riley’s IN C (1964),highlighting her signature use of emotion and abstract movement, weaving together deeply human stories. ( ( Photo: Steven Pisano)) It’s Back to the Future as Lydia Johnson Dance Celebrates Its 25th Year A dance company founded as a not-for-profit twenty five years ago is returning to its roots at the renowned Martha Graham... City Arts 27 Nov 2024 | 11:46
Alex Anagnostidis started in construction before a friend helped get him into the stuntman’s union. ( Photo credit: Andrew Loucas) This New York-born Stuntman Is on a Hollywood Roll What do Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy, and Jennifer Lawrence have in common? They’ve all worked with Alex Anagnostidis. You... Features 21 Nov 2024 | 06:18
Mayor Eric Adams wore a cap with both the Mets/Yankees logos during the Columbus Day parade. At his weekly press conference on Oct. 22, he admitted he’s a Mets fan, but his partner is a Yankees fan. And much like our columnist, he wishes the Yankees well in the World Series. ( Photo: Mayor’s Photography Office) There’s No Subway Series...and I’m Ok with That... For decades, I have lived in a house divided with my husband and son rooting for the Mets, and my daughter and mother cheering... Voices 25 Oct 2024 | 02:23
Jessica Sherr (center) stars with Heather Brittain (left) and Leigh Ponce in a new dark comedy, “Wicked Image.” This Halloween, a “Wicked” Good Time Awaits Even fallen angels need a pick-me-up. What in Hades are Lucifer, Satan, and the Devil to do? The horns, the pitchforks, and... News 14 Oct 2024 | 11:46
Grant Kretchik (left) and Caroline Liem, college teachers with more than 40 years of experience in the business of show biz, dispense practical advice to aspiring actors on a new podcast ”In the Podlight.” ( Photo: Brandon Mills) New York Actors and Actresses: Listen Up! There’s no business like show business, and you can hear all about the ins and outs of it via the new podcast “In the Podlight.”... City Arts 04 Oct 2024 | 11:18
Jay Matternes (far right) with his co-authors at book launch party on UWS. ( Photo: Alan Jay Kaufman) Everyone is “Wild” About New Book Featuring Fabled Wildlife Painter Matternes A Paleoartist, a Paleoanthropologist, and an Anthropologist walk into a book party... Artist Jay Matternes and co-authors... News 19 Sep 2024 | 11:10
Audrey Bellezza ( Photo: Monika Normand) It’s Townies vs Gownies in Elizabeth of East Hampton, New Beach Novel I never thought of myself as a “cidiot” but live and learn. I was introduced to the term by the new summer read, Elizabeth... City Arts 09 Aug 2024 | 11:54
Jessica Sherr has been described as “sexy and sultry” in her one-woman play about Bette Davis at the Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St. Photo: Courtesy Jessica Sherr Sherr Embraces Her Inner Bette Davis in a One Woman Play She’s got Bette Davis eyes, and a one-woman show to prove it. Actress, writer and producer–and Upper West Sider–Jessica Sherr... News 08 Jul 2024 | 05:24
Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Caroyn-Bissette Kennedy by Elizabeth Beller ( Gallery Books) Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy: The Woman Behind the Boldface and Headlines “I wanted to recount Carolyn’s story in a way that situated her at the center of her narrative. When she appears in the volumes... City Arts 10 Jun 2024 | 03:26
Tom Selleck, the star of long running cop drama “Blue Bloods,” just published his memoir. ( Dominick Dusseault/Wikimedia Commons) Tom Selleck Leaves Crowd Wanting More at 92Y Talk “Sometimes what you want is wrong.” This is just one piece of wisdom—the piece that resonated with me— shared recently by... News 18 May 2024 | 11:45
Jean-Marie Haessle, who arrived in NYC 56 years ago from France, passed away this week, shortly after conducting what turned out to be his final interview with our reporter. Photo: Lorriane Duffy Merkl Noted Artist Who Vowed to Paint ‘Until My Last Breath’ Dies Shortly After Final Interview “I was going to be the next Van Gogh, but I found my own way.” Famed 84-year-old expressionist artist Jean-Marie Haessle... News 18 Apr 2024 | 05:03
Students have only recovered about one third of what they lost during the pandemic, according to the latest studies. Source: The Educational Opportunity Project, Stanford University and the Center for Education Policy Research, Harvard University As Pandemic Deficits Persist Should Kids Hit Summer School Instead of Summer Camp? “Zoom school.” The sound of it still sends chills up the spine of some parents and, more unfortunately, some students are... Voices 11 Apr 2024 | 11:57
The Statue of Liberty seen from the Circle Line ferry, Manhattan, New York ( William Warby/Wikemedia Commons.) Living in New York Is Like Dating A Movie Star The nation may have turned its collective eyes to Tinsel Town on March 10 to watch the Academy Awards, but we New Yorkers... Voices 10 Mar 2024 | 03:06
Pamela Kelley, who has written extensively about Nantucket and Montana in the past, turns her attention to Gotham in her latest novel, “The Fifth Avenue Apartment.” And she hints a sequel may already be in the works. ( Photo: Allison Thompson Photography) New Novel is the “Sweeter Side of Sex and the City” They say that in New York, you’re always looking for a job, a boyfriend, or an apartment. Sophie Lawton, the main character... City Arts 22 Feb 2024 | 05:19
